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Product Review: OrangeRx T-SIX 2. 4 GHz Transmitter
● by Pete Smith
The OrangeRx range of 2. 4 GHz spread spectrum
DSM2 receivers (available
from HobbyKing) has proved
to be very useful in combat
robotics over the last couple
of years as they provide a
cheaper alternative to the
Spektrum receivers required
by the popular DX6e and
DX6i transmitters.
They are also available in
a wider range of sizes (as you
can see in Figure 1), so can
easily fit bots in all weight
classes.
To complement these
receivers, OrangeRx has now
released a fully programmable six-channel DSM2
transmitter. It is priced at about $85 (delivered to the
US), so is competitive with the non-programmable
DX5e ($70), and is half the cost of the
programmable DX6i ($170).
The OrangeRx T-SIX (Figure 2) comes well
packaged and includes a manual, but no batteries or
receivers. It uses four AA batteries (alkaline or
rechargeable) or a 2S LiPo pack. I used alkalines for
this review.
The radio is easy to bind to receivers, program,
and use. The only real issue I found is with the
manual, which is not very well written. Fortunately,
this is not much of a problem since the radio itself
has simple clear menus, plus a big clear backlit LCD
display with easy to use buttons and a roller for
scrolling. I very quickly worked out how to do all the
basic functions required to program it for a simple
bot.
It failsafes correctly for combat robots, and the
10 model memory should be enough for most users.
The OrangeRx T-SIS brings fully programmable
transmitters into the reach of most builders and its
ease of use is a great bonus. SV
FIGURE 1. OrangeRx receivers.
FIGURE 2.
OrangeRx
transmitter.
30 SERVO 03.2013
