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I am new RC, and have 3 Arrma vehicles. Two 3S and one 6S. I will be getting other brands in the future as I really want to try some others cars. My question is, there seems to be a slight delay from the transmitter input to the vehicles responding. This isn't something that is "bad" by any means. Obviously, the receivers are all Spektrum which make products I typically like as I used Spektrum on the RC plane side and ended up being my go to. Is there an issue here, or is this very slight delay just normal? It it my RTR radios, or the Spektrum receivers? Or possibly both. Will I really notice a difference if I buy a new "faster" transmitter? Also, most videos that show delay between action on the transmitter and response at the servo seem to have some human error. Example a wheel that is not fully tight or has a little more play (which is a problem itself ) would show that the electronics were slower than they are when in fact it can be other factors.
If getting a new transmitter would truly make a difference, would I notice a difference between the RTR receivers (SLT3, DX3) and something like a Spektrum DX5C, or would I need to go to a Spektrum DX5 Pro?
Here are the transmitters I am looking at but am open to any under $300.
1. DX5C - Looks to be the best price performance, and would only have to replace one receiver. Concern is will I still notice the slight lag?
2. FlySky Noble NB4 - Looks to have good reviews and response. Concerns: Chinese company with questionable support. Apparently some knockoffs that are garbage. Chinese companies are known for sending out some good units, and follow up after good press with a change to their product to save costs that we are oblivious to until someone figures it out.
3. Radiolink RC8X- Looks so easy to use and great options, and shows 3ms response latency . Cons" Only one review I found that shows the lag is not as good as some others, but will I notice for every day bashing as I notice with my RTR radios. Only one test on that lag.
I am open to other brands, but do prefer something not from China if possible due to support (Horizon Hobby has been fantastic) and the sudden changes they make to products at times.
Thanks in advance for helping a newbie.
Edit: For some reason I forgot to put the DX5 Pro on here. It is less than $300 right now on Amazon, and specs are better than the DX5C
If getting a new transmitter would truly make a difference, would I notice a difference between the RTR receivers (SLT3, DX3) and something like a Spektrum DX5C, or would I need to go to a Spektrum DX5 Pro?
Here are the transmitters I am looking at but am open to any under $300.
1. DX5C - Looks to be the best price performance, and would only have to replace one receiver. Concern is will I still notice the slight lag?
2. FlySky Noble NB4 - Looks to have good reviews and response. Concerns: Chinese company with questionable support. Apparently some knockoffs that are garbage. Chinese companies are known for sending out some good units, and follow up after good press with a change to their product to save costs that we are oblivious to until someone figures it out.
3. Radiolink RC8X- Looks so easy to use and great options, and shows 3ms response latency . Cons" Only one review I found that shows the lag is not as good as some others, but will I notice for every day bashing as I notice with my RTR radios. Only one test on that lag.
I am open to other brands, but do prefer something not from China if possible due to support (Horizon Hobby has been fantastic) and the sudden changes they make to products at times.
Thanks in advance for helping a newbie.
Edit: For some reason I forgot to put the DX5 Pro on here. It is less than $300 right now on Amazon, and specs are better than the DX5C
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