Futaba 8fg???

[scalelover]

I know it's capable of 14ch but as of now I only need 6 so 8 will do and if I decide to go bigger the options always there with it. I've read that the programming can be a bit tricky to navigate through? How'd you feel about it? And if you have a few pics I'm always looking to see some shots better than the stock box shots.

--Dan

[carp]

Ive had mine since 2009(standard 8FG) only recently updated software for 14ch, had to send it back 6months after i got it, the calibration went on 1 of the sticks so had to go back for a warranty repair, since then the software updates have included a user calibration option.

Programming is pretty easy once you get the hang of it touchpad makes it quick to cycle through menus, you can set any function to any channel you want, you get 4proportional channels 2 sliders and 2 knobs and the rest are switches. I have the sliders set for tracks and 1 knob set for pump esc on my excavator, battery will go flat fast if you have the screen brightness turned up to full but really you dont even need it half its still easy to see. If your getting a good deal id definatly go with the futaba.

hope this helps

[Actros861]

Originally Posted by scalelover

I know it's capable of 14ch but as of now I only need 6 so 8 will do and if I decide to go bigger the options always there with it. I've read that the programming can be a bit tricky to navigate through? How'd you feel about it? And if you have a few pics I'm always looking to see some shots better than the stock box shots.

--Dan

Ok, if just need 8 channel the receiver isn't any problem

It's not really a big deal with the "wheel" just feels a bit strange in the beginning

Otherwise its pretty simple to programming

Pictures



Display.



Left side 3possition switches on the front.



Right side 3possition switches on the front



Knobs in the middle



Right side switches on the top, 3possition switch at the front and 2position momentary at the back.



Left side switches on the top, 3possition switch at the front and 2position at the back.



Sliders on the backside .



Battery