How to choose the remote control for FPV?
Purchase ideas
1) Determine your own (purchase remote control) budget
If the budget is small (less than 200 yuan), it is recommended to save money first. The playability of the remote control at this price is relatively limited, but you can basically buy a primary remote control that can meet basic needs when you reach more than 300 yuan. Better remote control Of course, there are also thousands of yuan. Remote control is not a consumable, it is best if it can be done in one step, so within the scope of economic strength, it may be a better choice to choose a remote control with stronger compatibility. The specific basic requirements that need to be met will be described in detail below.
2) Choose the shape of the remote control you like
Some people like the shape of the portable handle, while others like the shape of the big screen. Everyone has their own love for this part. The important thing is to visit forums and B stations more, and try to choose the shape of the remote control you like from brands with good reputation and stable quality control.
3) Some selection criteria you need to know (entry version)
3.1 The more channels, the better
When choosing a remote control, you need to consider the number of remote control channels. The more channels, the more functions you can carry. At least 6-8 channels are required to control the aircraft.
Among them, 4 channels are reserved for the left and right joysticks, and 2 channels need to be reserved for unlocking. Other auxiliary channels can be reserved for aircraft flight modes (stabilization, manual), data return, lighting and other functions. Since the remote control is not a consumable, if you want to do it in one step, generally speaking, you can choose a remote control with 9 or more channels, which can meet most of the personalized needs in the later stage.
3.2 Preferably with a screen
The remote control without a screen is small and portable, but at the same time it also loses some of the convenience of operation to a certain extent. The remote control with screen is convenient for subsequent setting on the remote control, such as channel setting and other operations. Therefore, it is generally recommended for newcomers to buy a remote control with a screen in one step.
3.3 Compatible with multiple protocols
There are two types of remote controllers: single-protocol and multi-protocol. For beginners, a remote controller compatible with multi-protocol will allow you to choose more receivers later.
Since different brands have different binding protocols, and even within the same brand, there may be different protocols, which means that you must use a receiver with the corresponding protocol. So if there is a single-protocol remote control, the receiver styles you can choose in the later stage are very limited, or you need to install an external tuner to use other protocols. And if you want to use a remote control to try various gameplays of the traversing machine (indoor mini machine, long-distance voyage, flower flying, racing, etc.), the single-protocol remote control may be a bit of a headache. It is very likely that one remote controller is equipped with one or a few aircrafts.
Newcomers haven't figured out their favorite flight mode in the early stage, and the multi-protocol remote control may give newcomers more opportunities for "trial and error".
3.4 Compatible tuner
As mentioned earlier, the tuner can convert the protocol of the remote control, so that the remote control uses other protocols other than its own protocol to be compatible with the aircraft receiver. On the other hand, the high-frequency head also has the function of enhancing the video signal and processing the image deformation and interference caused by unstable transmission. In simple terms, it is to make your video transmission more stable and the visual experience better.
Newcomers can buy a cheaper remote control in the early stage, but it is best to choose a remote control that is compatible with tuners.
3.5 Hall Rocker and Potentiometer Rocker
There are two types of joysticks: potentiometer and Hall. The working principles of the two are different. In principle, the Hall joystick is more wear-resistant. It is said on the Internet that the accuracy of the Hall joystick is higher, but in fact novices can hardly feel the difference, and some veteran players can't feel the difference either. So don't worry about it too much.
3.6 What are American Hands, Japanese Hands, and Chinese Hands?
The remote control of the traversing machine has two joysticks, each of which controls two actions. The common ones are American hand, Japanese hand and Chinese hand. Among them, the biggest difference between Japanese hands and American hands is that the functions of the left and right joysticks are reversed.
Generally speaking, there are many players who use American and Japanese players in China. You can observe which mode the big players around you are playing, or read more about which mode is taught by the online stick strategy, so that later It will be more convenient to learn.
American hand: The left remote control of the remote control is responsible for the up and down of the traversing machine, and the clockwise/counterclockwise rotation on the spot, and the right joystick of the remote control is responsible for the forward, backward, left, and right movement of the traversing machine in the horizontal position
Japanese hand: The left joystick of the remote control is responsible for the forward and backward movement of the traversing machine, and the clockwise/counterclockwise rotation of the traversing machine, and the right stick of the remote control is responsible for the up and down of the traversing machine and its left and right movement
The Chinese hand (also known as the toy hand) is completely opposite to the "American hand". The left joystick of the remote control is responsible for the forward, backward, left, and right movement of the traversing machine in the horizontal position, and the right joystick of the remote control is responsible for the up and down of the traversing machine. Rotate clockwise/counterclockwise.
· Brand recommendation
Japan's FUTABA, JR;
America's Spekturm (Horizon);
Domestic Frsky, Radiomaster, Jumper, FLYSKY, RadioLink, WFLY, etc.
· Simulator recommendation
As the saying goes: If a worker wants to do a good job, he must first sharpen his tools. If you don't want to blow up the machine, practice the simulator first.
Although the feeling of using the simulator is different from that of the real machine, but one thing to say, it is a very low-cost practice method for pilots who are just getting started or want to advance. Familiarize yourself with the basic operating modes of flight in the simulator in advance, and it will often be faster to get started with the real aircraft.
The starter emulator recommended here is LIFTOFF, you can go to STEAM to download it. Generally speaking, its user experience is relatively good. There are beginner tutorials, up to 10 venues for practice, and two modes: racing and flower flying. Even when you complete a flower flying action, It will also automatically jump out the name of this action to deepen your impression.
Only need a remote control, you can experience the joy of flying!