Flysky fs-i6 work for us?

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Get the fs-i6 or fs-i6x. It's a nice entry level rig, it's not the best. They've already pointed out you may outgrow it pretty quick, but i'm still not at that level.
I'm cheap and don't need channel mixing for hydros. You could probably put the hydro esc on an aux channel with a Pot running it, and treat it like hand throttle for setting idle / running speed? Maybe put it on the normal/acrobatic mode switch? I dunno, i built a cable-machine to avoid all that.

https://oscarliang.com/flysky-tx-rx-buyers-guide/

The easy answer for RX is either:
Fs-ia6
Fs-ia6b
Standard connectors, all plug&play.

I'll try to dig deeper, there are also 8 / 10 channel rx that work too, and can send telemetry back to the tx if you add sensors. Or if you're tight on space, there are some that should work with extra soldering.


Helpful non-airplane setup guide
http://runamok.tech/RunAmok/flysky_i6.html

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I am absolutely stealing the thunder from Dremu. Over on another board we were talking about a build he hasn't yet shared here, and quietly mentioned some really slick radio mods hes put together.
I'm sorry sir, this is way too cool not to share!

http://www.slosh.com/rc/flysky/compile/

1. Skip the startup "Switch Safe Check"
2. Change display of a Switch to Pot
3. Custom draw *.bmp pictures for models (only 2 per radio though)

This is computer programming, it could brick your radio if you aren't careful enough.

And how to input some more switches
http://www.slosh.com/rc/flysky/addl6switches/

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Wow, it's been a while since i went looking for mods. There are now people adding "Switch E" off a test point on the pcb, using the trainer port on back with an aurduino in a breakout box to add channels, transmit 14 channels...