Multi stick radio
08-29-2009, 09:06 PM
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Multi stick radio
Hi all, I'm looking for a radio like this, I know it's a long shot but does anyone have any info on these?
Thanks, Tim
http://www.acehobby.com/ace/ACE8701.htm
Thanks, Tim
http://www.acehobby.com/ace/ACE8701.htm
08-29-2009, 09:35 PM
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RE: Multi stick radio
That page has been like that since something like 2006... and we are still waiting for its release...
Unless you can find a 2nd hand old style version of the Ace Nautical Commander, your only other option is the Robbe / Futaba F14
http://www.harbormodels.com/Harborma...20-radios2.htm
Unless you can find a 2nd hand old style version of the Ace Nautical Commander, your only other option is the Robbe / Futaba F14
http://www.harbormodels.com/Harborma...20-radios2.htm
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RE: Multi stick radio
This radio has not been made in years. Just a note no full size boats are set up with the throttle side by side, too hard to operate. Personally I use the Polk's Tracker III with a MCD switch 16 on it. On my Calypso I use a single throttle, but on my Dusseldorf I have single throttle with twin variable pitch props. I can preset the motor speed and then use the 2 sticks to very the props forward and reverse. The duss. Fireboat also has a bow thruster, so the controls are right stick rudder and prop 1, the left stick is bow thruster and prop 2. Channel 6 ( knob above left stick) is throttle. There are 25 functions on the Dusseldorf.
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RE: Multi stick radio
ORIGINAL: JSGILL
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Just a note no full size boats are set up with the throttle side by side, too hard to operate.
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Just a note no full size boats are set up with the throttle side by side, too hard to operate.
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The second picture is of the recently launched Smit Bronco...
The third image is from the bridge of the AndreB another brand new boat.
If you can find an old ACE fm radio, that would work, people have also been updating
the old ACE to 2.4ghz using an after market module.
The Robbe F14 with dual throttles may be available from Ships and Things, or Harbor Models.
You probably want to call for availabilty.
I have an old ACE radio that I use for one ship, the rest, like my Fireboat, or SDM tug, I use this old DX6..(customized)
09-03-2009, 02:57 PM
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RE: Multi stick radio
ORIGINAL: Umi_Ryuzuki
No full size boats with dual throttles? none at all?
ORIGINAL: JSGILL
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Just a note no full size boats are set up with the throttle side by side, too hard to operate.
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Just a note no full size boats are set up with the throttle side by side, too hard to operate.
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RE: Multi stick radio
Here's what I came up with, a little home-brewed but it should work. It's a Radio Shack project box & donor Futaba 2VR bolted to a Futaba 4NBL . The 2VR worked great because the trims are right next to the stick instead of outside like most. I just moved 2 channels up to the new sticks.
I'm using the new sticks to control the MHZ 6 Drive & Trim Tabs on my Expresscraft Seahawk. I really wanted scale looks & function to the boat.
I'm using the new sticks to control the MHZ 6 Drive & Trim Tabs on my Expresscraft Seahawk. I really wanted scale looks & function to the boat.
