Questions tagged [transmitter]
A device used to turn an input into a signal that is then sent to a receiver.
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Can circularly and linearly polarized antennae be used together for FPV?
I have a few spare antennae of mixed polarizations I'd like to be able to reuse for my FPV gear.
Is there anything I need to know about incompatible configurations of mismatched polarizations ...
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What is the advantage of SBUS over IBUS?
Flight controllers have to implement an inverter to process the SBUS signal. Why is SBUS not just uninverted?
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What do I need to do to get OpenTx 2.3.X to include D8 on a Taranis QX7 model?
I'm trying to do away with swapping my multiprotocol module and CRSF Micro TX unit, and have some D8 receivers that can arguably do the trick, but I haven't had any success with this after flashing up ...
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What are 'Modes' of a transmitter / controller?
I have heard a lot of reference to the 'Modes' of a transmitter/controller.
What is the Mode of a remote controller, and what is the difference between them?
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USB Webcam Parts for FPV?
I have a camera taken out of an old usb webcam. It has four wires attached to and labeled on the board: 5V (red); DM (white); DP (green); and GND (black). I was thinking I could use it just like a '...
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What is the background of remote controller modules?
I've seen that in many remote controllers you can plug in an external module under it.
Are there other purposes for these modules than just being transceivers?
Are the module bays offered by multiple ...
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Is it feasible to use an RC car transmitter/receiver to control an RC plane?
I am a beginner to the hobby and I've been constructing chuck gliders out of foam board and card for a few years. I'd like to start making models that I can control, but I don't have much of a budget. ...
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r-xsr won't bind to qx7s
I'm trying to bind an r-xsr to a qx7s, but the receiver shows a solid red, green and blue light and won't bind.
I have updated the receiver to version 2.1.0 LBT and the transmitter to the EU version ...
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Good beginner 6-ch radio with configurable controls under $80
Probably a bit early to be asking this question since I actually don't have a plane that flies yet, but this way I can keep an eye out for sales.
I'm looking for a (minimum) 6-ch radio with controls ...
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Brushless Upgrade for RC Car
I was told that if my question was about motors and ESCs than it would be okay to put it on here even though it has to do with an RC car...
I am wanting to do a brushless upgrade for my WLTOYS 12428 ...
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Should VTX ever be lower freq./higher power than the control transmitter?
I can find video transmitters from 5.8GHz down to 433MHz with the latter being ideal for longer range, but I don't see nearly as much diversity as far as control transmitters. Am i correct in saying ...
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Binding DX5e (or any other hobby controller) to generic "toy" drone - protocol compatability
I picked up a really cheap generic drone mostly for the purpose of tinkering and testing with something that I wouldn't mind losing or destroying. However I can't seem to bind to it with any of my ...
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First radio transmitter. Taranis X-Lite, X9 Lite or Jumper T8GS?
I'm looking for a nice budget radio transmitter to start in the hooby and stay with it for some good time. I'm found these three good options but I'm tottaly newbie so I don't know the pros and cons ...
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Taranis X9D Plus 2019: Switches SE,SF,SG,SH, and SI are not working/responding on Betaflight
So switches SA,SB,SC, and SD work on Betaflight. Aux channels 1 through 4.
But switches SE,SF,SG,SH, and SI are not working/responding on Betaflight. Aux channel 5 through 9, I believe
I am using TBS ...
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Does anyone have a manual for this radio?
I ordered this JJRC JJPRO EM-16 2.4GHz 6CH AFHDS 2A Mode 2 RC Transmitter with Receiver Support P175 for RC Drone from banggood, and now I'm trying to figure out what the default settings are and how ...
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