DX10T

[SmallHaul]

I want one!

http://www.horizonhobby.com/ProdInfo/SPM/450/SPM2800US-450.jpg?rand=205235501

Assignable switches, lipo battery, telemetry...INTERCHANGEABLE switch modules!:D

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPM2800US

[tc1cat]

Would be nice but a little pricey for me:(:( Wonder how much extra rec. cost??

[ihbuilder]

I Want 1 Toooo BUT I need a mill control first :( :crying:

[SmallHaul]

The receiver with telemetry is probably over $100 but, you can probably still use the regular 2.4 dsm receivers with it. I bought some of the $8 ar6110e clone receivers from hobby king and they seem to work fine.

[pugs]

Wow, and 50 model memory. Does that mean you can switch between models on the go? Or do you have to bind to each one after switching?

[tc1cat]

Once a rec. is bound to the transmitter, you just switch to it and away you go.

[pugs]

Thats cool. My radios are both crystals yet, not totally up on the digital stuff yet.

[pigeonfarmboy]

Pretty excited about the release of this radio. Shame it got pushed back a bit but I'm sure there's a good reason for it.

[fhhhstix]

Mine is on order and can't wait to get it.

Travis

[Big Run]

Looks a beast.

[SmallHaul]

Mine is on order and can't wait to get it.

Travis

Travis, please give us a review when you get it.

[pigeonfarmboy]

Let's start this off with a disclaimer. I used to be a Horizon Hobby employee but no longer work there. This impression is purely my opinions and I have not received any compensation for writing this.

So I've been able to fiddle around with a pre-production sample of the radio for a few days now and I can say that I'm really looking forward to getting one of these for myself.

I definitely have a better understanding of programming than the average hobbyist but I think the menus and setup are all very intuitive to understand, find, and adjust. The general feel and weight of the radio is quite robust. Using the shoulder straps are a definite must with the way the sticks are situated.

The switches on the modules are really nice quality and are really easy to operate by feel. This attributes to the price of the modules I'm sure. The modules also independently swivel back and forward for placement preference.

I'm looking forward to receiving my Vario 850d soon to do some further testing with the radio. I plan to setup two "Flight" Modes one for drive and the other for bucket and arm movements so I can quickly flip between the two modes during operation.

One thing I had overlooked on the radio specs were the ability to expand to a total of 18 channels!! I am not sure what's needed hardware-wise to achieve this but you'd need the extra rx hookups of course.

More to come when I can get my hands on it again with my excavator!

[pigeonfarmboy]

*Was asked to take the video down*

[SonoranWraith]

Thanks for the review. ;)

[Bsorenson79]

Wow, and 50 model memory. Does that mean you can switch between models on the go? Or do you have to bind to each one after switching?

I guess if you can afford 50 models you can afford a remote like that. lol:D. That is really cool though.

[Brian in PA]

I guess if you can afford 50 models you can afford a remote like that. lol:D. That is really cool though.

LOL! Thats the truth there!

Brian

[doodlebug]

*Was asked to take the video down*

Sorry to hear that:mad:, I did find the video very infomative!:D
Thank's, Neil.

[Espeefan]

Missed the video. What happened? Spektrum didn't approve?

[pigeonfarmboy]

Pretty much, seems silly but I'm sure there's some reason for it.

[elliot330]

Been dying to order this radio.... any ideas when it will be released?

It was meant to be May2011 but that slipped somewhat!

[pigeonfarmboy]

No idea what's happening with the release. At this point it sure would be nice if they put an eta for those that have preordered and are waiting patiently.

[Lil Giants]

My hobby shop guy inquired a month ago & was told May/June 2012.

I'm looking forward to this radio too, the DX6 & 8 that I have work awesome.

[elliot330]

Joe, I wonder how reliable that date is as well.. if I recall it was meant to be out late 2010, then April/May 2011 and now your date..

How long can it take to bring a radio to market!

Anyway, all of that said, I still want one, if only for its model match feature, nowt worse than having to keep switching off the model when I switch between them... :mad:

[elliot330]

Its here...

The radio was released a few weeks ago, but I couldn't decide if i wanted one or not. But on Friday, I did the deed and ordered one. It arrived yesterday!! Like the futaba, its really easy to use. The manual is very small with only a few pages...

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz152/elliot330/a9a26936.jpg

[apfubar]

what other radios do you have to compare it to?

I have a DX6 and a JR DSX9, and I am tossing up between DX10T and a DX18... or something totally different...

AP

[elliot330]

My main radio has been the Futaba 14MZ, but I've also got an FF9 and a Graupner MC19 and a few Turnigy radios.

The Futaba 14mz is a fantastic radio, really easy to use but it lacked sliders and model match memory. They are the two reasons I changed to Spektrum and the DX10.

The 10 and 18 are virtually the same price here, I guess it depends on what you want to use it for?

[Snowman]

It looks like a superb piece of kit, but will the tamiya mfu function with it?

[apfubar]

I am looking at the 10t because of the sliders, that way I can control an excavator(when I eventually get one).

I also love the model match... hence why non-spektrum would be a real challenge.

AP

[elliot330]

It looks like a superb piece of kit, but will the tamiya mfu function with it?

I don't see why not? I personally don't use or have an MFU, but I can't think of a reason why not. Are they any special functions that an MFU has? If so, let me know, and I'll try and answer.

[elliot330]

I am looking at the 10t because of the sliders, that way I can control an excavator(when I eventually get one).

I also love the model match... hence why non-spektrum would be a real challenge.

AP

AP - yep they are the two very reasons for me changing to..

[SmallHaul]

Nice looking radio, thanks for posting.

Does it feel lighter or heavier than other radios you have? It looks thinner and lighter than a regular non-tray type radio.

[elliot330]

It feels a lot lighter than my other futaba radios. But in fairness to futaba, the DX is built as "robust" as their radios. You can certainly feel the "plastic" in the Spektrum, not that that will make it function any worse, it just feels "lighter"

Also, being a tray radio, you will need a harness to support it. It's way to wide to hold and operate a model easily. ( but I kinda guessed that before ) so ordered a nice graupner body harness for it... don't I look special now :eek:

[Snowman]

The functions such as lighting and that sort of thing are operated by using the sticks in conjunction with the trim sliders of an analogue radio, so it doesn't work so well with radios that have digital trims.

I don't see why not? I personally don't use or have an MFU, but I can't think of a reason why not. Are they any special functions that an MFU has? If so, let me know, and I'll try and answer.

[Stuart]

The functions such as lighting and that sort of thing are operated by using the sticks in conjunction with the trim sliders of an analogue radio, so it doesn't work so well with radios that have digital trims.

With a computer radio you can set the dual rate switches to mimic the action of the trims and therefore use all of the mfu's functions, I've done this with futaba's and a dx7s

Nice looking radio, shame its out of my budget:(

[elliot330]

The functions such as lighting and that sort of thing are operated by using the sticks in conjunction with the trim sliders of an analogue radio, so it doesn't work so well with radios that have digital trims.

That makes sense... I've seen people adjusting the trims turning the lights on and then centering the trims.
I just checked the radio, and adjusting the trims from centre to their far end points take approx 3 seconds. However you can change that in two ways.. in settings you can up the ratio that the trim button increments in. I changed it from 5 to 10 and now it can got from center to full right or left in about a second.

or the really easy method... assign a mix for this function.

Hope that helps

[elliot330]

With a computer radio you can set the dual rate switches to mimic the action of the trims and therefore use all of the mfu's functions, I've done this with futaba's and a dx7s


I've literally just done that to see if it would work..



Nice looking radio, shame its out of my budget:(


It is nice (& different! ) and yes its also expensive, but I really hope this is the last radio I have to buy!

[elliot330]

The functions such as lighting and that sort of thing are operated by using the sticks in conjunction with the trim sliders of an analogue radio, so it doesn't work so well with radios that have digital trims.

Just made a very quick vid to show what I meant... hope it helps someone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwM92stYLdY

[Smokin Joe]

I want one!

http://www.horizonhobby.com/ProdInfo/SPM/450/SPM2800US-450.jpg?rand=205235501

Assignable switches, lipo battery, telemetry...INTERCHANGEABLE switch modules!:D

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPM2800US

Great! I'm here trying to get the tissue paper on my balsa control line Piper
Cub and your drooling over a Star Wars radio system!:p

[SmallHaul]

Great! I'm here trying to get the tissue paper on my balsa control line Piper
Cub and your drooling over a Star Wars radio system!:p

Ha! Control line planes are fun too. :)

[doodlebug]

Ha! Control line planes are fun too. :)

Just call me "CRASH":eek::p:D

That look's like a real neat radio:D

Cheer's, Neil

[apfubar]

I want a DX10T but I haven't seen any downunder yet...

AP

[fhhhstix]

I finally got my radio today.:D The first thing I did was hook an MFU to it to see how it would work with the radio. The radio worked the MFU almost 100% the only thing I can't get it to do so far is shut off the MFU when you turn the radio off but you can use the function buy the stick movements to shut it down. If that is the only issue I have with it I am fine with that.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/100_1544.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/100_1545.jpg


Travis

[spudd]

Show off!!!! Nice radio

[doodlebug]

Ooh, Aah, Nice and shiney:D:D:D Congrat's on the new radio!

Cheer's, Neil.

[elliot330]

Congrats.... its a really good radio. So easy to use and setup. Wait till you set up the telemetry, you'll wonder how ever managed without it..

[Azonic]

Can you switch between two models with this radio, without the need to get up from your seat?

[elliot330]

Can you switch between two models with this radio, without the need to get up from your seat?

Yes, very easy. Spektrum patented modelmatch http://www.spektrumrc.com/DSM/Technology/modelmatch.aspx

So once you bind your rx to a certain model memory it'll only ever work on that model memory.

In a word, drive the excavator on model 1, change the radio to model 2 and the excavator will just go into failsafe* mode ( stationary ) and then you can drive model 2 etc... its ace!

Any other questions, just ask away. I've set up 3 different radios for friend now.

*You will need to set up fail safe on each rx.

[SmallHaul]

Congrats Travis!

Hopefully you'll bring it to the NJ meet.

[tootall]

Very nice radio! That be cool not have to get up to change models that you wanted to drive.

[Azonic]

Yes, very easy. Spektrum patented modelmatch http://www.spektrumrc.com/DSM/Technology/modelmatch.aspx

So once you bind your rx to a certain model memory it'll only ever work on that model memory.

In a word, drive the excavator on model 1, change the radio to model 2 and the excavator will just go into failsafe* mode ( stationary ) and then you can drive model 2 etc... its ace!

Any other questions, just ask away. I've set up 3 different radios for friend now.

*You will need to set up fail safe on each rx.

Ok, it seems to be a very nice radio, just a little over my budget right now, thx for the info Elliot!

[elliot330]

Ok, it seems to be a very nice radio, just a little over my budget right now, thx for the info Elliot!

Hi Kalle, yes I have to admit, it's not the cheapest of radios, but with the functions and modelmatch, its perfect for the way we play. It'll be the last radio you buy.

And its expandable to 18 channels if you need.

[fhhhstix]

Congrats Travis!

Hopefully you'll bring it to the NJ meet.

Thanks Scott but NJ is out this year it is just to far for one day.

Travis

[Stepside]

Thanks Scott but NJ is out this year it is just to far for one day.

Travis

drive it in two :D

"that was easy" :D:D:D

looking forward to hear about this guy. Did you get the radio for a specific machine or truck? Or just get it?

Reminds me a lot of the F14, how it has a flat style to it.

[fhhhstix]

drive it in two :D

"that was easy" :D:D:D

looking forward to hear about this guy. Did you get the radio for a specific machine or truck? Or just get it?

Reminds me a lot of the F14, how it has a flat style to it.

I was talking about the amount of time for play.:D

24 hrs of drive time for 8 hrs of play.:eek:

The radio will be for the big tow truck and eventually an excavator.

Travis

[apfubar]

So almost a while later what is the verdict on the 10t?

Looking for a radio with 12 channels...

Cheers,
ap

[elliot330]

So almost a while later what is the verdict on the 10t?

Looking for a radio with 12 channels...

Cheers,
ap

For me, fantastic radio. So easy to swap between models. Easy to set up up, swap channels and mix.

If you need 12 channels its expandable up to 18 - although I haven't needed to do that yet.

It'll be the last radio I buy for a while.

I've got a nice 14 channel Futaba you can buy if you like :D

[apfubar]

Sounds good... Hmmm I want to find a DX10 t to hold....

Held the Dx18 today... Not bad, but the same challenge as the DSX9 for the track control...

I will have to give the Futaba a miss... Too many dsm2/x receivers...

Cheers,
AP

[apfubar]

Just wondering if anyone has advice on what case to use and what shoulder harness?

Given I have a 10T(along with a DX8) I am now trying to sort it all out.

Cheers,
AP

[elliot330]

Just wondering if anyone has advice on what case to use and what shoulder harness?

Cheers,
AP

Case? Do you mean carry case? If so, I use the original one from Spektrum. Nice alloy box with space for some tools etc.

Harness wise, I use one from Graupner, same price as the Spektrum, but looked more comfortable.

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz152/elliot330/38ab3561.jpg
http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz152/elliot330/0e221dbc.jpg
http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz152/elliot330/75c70d45.jpg

[apfubar]

Elliot,

Thanks for that... yep it is the carry case... I am just trying to source a strap/harness for a "reasonable" amount. I will be in the USA at the end of the month, I might try there for both.

Cheers,
AP

[aseejr]

I was initially looking for an easy way to program my DX10T for use with the Tamiya MFU, and came across this thread.

.....long story short....I ended up programming my transmitter this way.....

(Please note that switch selection for a specific function is entirely up to the user.)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=toCw9Ca63wY&feature=plcp

[SmallHaul]

Albert that is awesome! Very nice work. Was it hard setting it up that way?

[aseejr]

Very easy, just have to play with the radio (manual was very basic at best).

All available channels are assignable to any stick, any switche, any button, any slider, and any knob. You can also have more than one control assigned to one channel. On my truck - I inhibited the left stick 'rudder' function and assigned that channel to a 3 position switch (for the 3 speed gearbox servo is plugged into a separate channel). And the same 3 position switch also controls another channel that the MFU is hooked up on to give me the gear changing sound.

There are 6 (it could 8 don't have the transmitter on hand) available mixes though. Thinking it would have been nice to have more.

[apfubar]

Yep there are 6 mixes available, which can be a little limiting...

You can also assign:
- Throttle - any channel - Only throttle stick though (unless it's sail plane/heli mode)
- Aileron,Elevator, Rudder - any channel - Only appropriate stick
- Gear, Aux 1-5 - any channel - any switch/slider/stick

Cheers,
AP.

[Lil Giants]

After having hands on with PFB's DX10T last week, it's not the radio for me!

One thing I've noticed about growing older is that I hate change.. the sticks are beyond the reach of my thumbs & after operating the sticks the last 15yrs with just my thumbs, I'm not going to suddenly switch to thumb & index finger. ;)

[apfubar]

Yep I can understand that one, it is a very different way of holding the sticks...

I love the precision(or feeling of precision) I can get, but it does still feel weird sometimes. Also I wish it had the 16 or so mixes that the dx18 does...

Cheers,
AP