The Orange Transmitter. A Comprehensive test review by NightFlyyer.

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  • Опубликовано: 3 дек 2024

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  • @Jobewan01
    @Jobewan01 2 года назад +1

    I really liked this video. I bought a spektrum transmitter the later a orange transmitter due to the price. This video made me feel better about the orange and I do like the transmitter very much. Thanks

    • @NightFlyyer
      @NightFlyyer  2 года назад

      WOW. I made this video about 11 years ago and have had several more Orange TXs and RXs. They are good. In fact I am using an ORX RX in my latest videos of my home made Aeromaster Bipe, and it works as they all do.. Great. Glad you like yours and happy flying.

  • @yobrojoost9497
    @yobrojoost9497 2 года назад +1

    Nice and sensible video. Homely is the word that comes to mind, I guess that's because of your voice. I might get one of these orange jobs, seems pretty good for the price!

    • @NightFlyyer
      @NightFlyyer  2 года назад +1

      This was almost 10 years ago, and these radios are still around and very popular. You will like it. Thanks much and fly easy.

    • @yobrojoost9497
      @yobrojoost9497 2 года назад

      @@NightFlyyer I just got a Flysky FS i6x, it was cheap and it works very well! I can have ten channels on it if I want!

  • @MrChunkylover53
    @MrChunkylover53 10 лет назад +4

    Came for the review,stayed for the transmitter history.Cool video.

  • @NJPaparazzi
    @NJPaparazzi 11 лет назад

    I just spent HOURS watching your channel. Wasnt feeling well today, but this channel got me to a happy place. Looking forward to this summer of flying a Blade 450 or 500 (up from a CX2 that I love). Thanks for the vids!!!

  • @DaddyRC
    @DaddyRC 10 лет назад +11

    Great history lesson, Sir. You've established solid credibility.

    • @felixduke8754
      @felixduke8754 3 года назад

      pro tip : you can watch series at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching lots of of movies recently.

    • @fletcherjax5078
      @fletcherjax5078 3 года назад

      @Felix Duke yea, been using flixzone} for years myself :)

  • @JackmanFlicks
    @JackmanFlicks 11 лет назад

    Thanks for being a generous genius! I learned so much from your experiences. Seriously, I can't find such a knowledgeable guy like you at any field.

  • @keithmarion4582
    @keithmarion4582 8 лет назад +1

    Very good review. I really appreciated how it was framed in the context of your experience.As a new flyer I've learned that RTF radios are an additional expense for no return. Though I've seen some negative comments on the Orange we have to remember that in Chinese mass produced electronics some bad units can slip through, even when the overall design is favorable. I'm going to grab one and may get a toggle switch with cover to replace the power switch and avoid accidental power off.

  • @daisy8luke
    @daisy8luke 11 лет назад

    Great vid, Dave. And I totally agree on the orange receivers. I have seven of them, and never once have I ever had one fail, even after being in planes that were destroyed by gnarly crashes.

  • @williamhbynumiii5269
    @williamhbynumiii5269 11 лет назад

    Dave I would just like to say that thanks to you I am flying a 6 ch heli. When I started I I tried to fly a honey bee king 2, you gave great advice (as you always do), you said take a few steps back and then work up to it. I now fly a trex 600 and a blade 500 and a 130x.
    Thanks Dave!!

  • @dementia0090
    @dementia0090 11 лет назад

    Dave, I came across these about a month ago and decided to order one. I told my younger brother and he ordered one. I like Hobby king and there products. These are fantastic transmitters and they have improved the OrangeRx R615 Spektrum/JR DSM2 Compatible 6Ch 2.4Ghz Receiver which now has two antenna. I have parked my Spektrum DX6i for the time being. No problems with either so far. Great video with both past and present RC. I used to race Associated RC car's back in 1978-80. Thanks.

  • @onewinglow55
    @onewinglow55 11 лет назад

    great video keep us informed this video is from my flying with dad years. it was more than a hobby. it was a gift.

  • @Lysergic52
    @Lysergic52 11 лет назад

    I saw this on hobby king and it sparked my interest. Now you did an awesome review and I am sold on it. Thanks Dave

  • @sufyjr536
    @sufyjr536 2 года назад +1

    I have one. Better to check all bad wiring, resolder and hotglued everything before fly. At 7:20, that is what I do.

    • @NightFlyyer
      @NightFlyyer  2 года назад

      Of course, especially if you have it open. I have had 7 of them now since I made this video 9 years ago. I still like, but with only 6 ch. It limits use. Thanks.

  • @Woody61475
    @Woody61475 11 лет назад

    Thanks for the review. I was not sure I wanted to buy this transmitter... but now I am sold! Thanks again.

  • @bigaron175
    @bigaron175 11 лет назад

    I have built some trust in the Orange Receivers as well. I always enjoy your videos. Been following your videos fro about 6 months now.

  • @electricflightuk
    @electricflightuk 11 лет назад

    Hi Dave, I totally agree with your opinion on this. I bought one for my 8 year old son and love it. I've made a trainer cable out of an old SVGA lead which connects to my Dx8 without any issues at all. Keep up the passion, Mart.

  • @bear3162000
    @bear3162000 11 лет назад

    Looks like a pretty good deal! I have a DX7 and a DX4 that came with my Nano, but I may end up getting one of these for my son. I too have had great luck with the Orange RX, so I wouldn't expect anything less out of a radio they made. Great vid and thanks as always!

  • @beverke7
    @beverke7 11 лет назад

    awesome radio for the price, I also have good luck with all my orange RX's so far, they are cheap, bind perfectly and do a great job, no range issues whatsoever. Glad they are perfect for you too Dave. If I ever want to buy another TX, this one will be in my thoughts for sure. :-)

  • @DJAloneAtNight
    @DJAloneAtNight 11 лет назад

    Hey Dave, as always nice videos =) I also have my own OrangeTX and have other ones also (Turnigy 9xr and Spectrum DX6i) but cant test either of the other two given this one works so well. I appreciate giving us the time to go thru this tx and showing your pros and cons, they match mine. Great job as always.

  • @gregors1422
    @gregors1422 10 лет назад

    Great informative vid... not just an "unboxing" but REALLY thorough w/range check, bindings on multiple brands of receivers, etc. In other words... EVERYTHING we really need to know, and from someone with the experience to really know. Thanks and hope to hear your thoughts on other RC issues!

  • @earlsdehavenii3010
    @earlsdehavenii3010 6 лет назад

    Very nice Brother,Im so glat to see You up and going Best to You and Your Family.Smitty

  • @brabflyer
    @brabflyer 11 лет назад

    i had my doubts about this tx but now after this review i look different at it. i hope to hear any problems or good things in the future about this from you. nice vid dave

  • @Hondeer
    @Hondeer 11 лет назад

    Hay thank you for the honest review! Its nice to hear some one in our hobby that isn't boastful or cocky when doing these sort of videos. :)

  • @FR4-Pilot
    @FR4-Pilot 11 лет назад

    Great review! Thanks for sharing with us. I always like seeing pics of those old Kraft radios - we had one of those yellow Kraft transmitters in our attic growing up, along with some big planes & gear that never got flown or used. I'm making up for that now (with helis though) :)

  • @halleffect1
    @halleffect1 9 лет назад

    i just like hearing Dave talk. Such a soothing voice:) Do more reviews DH!

  • @biglon62
    @biglon62 11 лет назад

    Thanks Mr Herbert! I am new to the hobby and wanted to purchase a good 6 channel transmitter you just made up my mind thanks!

  • @EZRIDER327
    @EZRIDER327 11 лет назад

    Oh the memories KRAFT radios ? I remember those don't have one anymore but i do have the old gold box Futaba's
    THANKS for the flashback

  • @dbcustomrc
    @dbcustomrc 11 лет назад

    if its good enough for Dave Herbert, its good enough for me. Thanks NF.

  • @bisholim5377
    @bisholim5377 9 лет назад

    Holly Molly. I changed my RUclips user name, and at that time I lost many of the addresses like yours. I am so happy to see you making yourube video's :) GOOD LUCK WITH WHAT EVER YOU ARE DOING BROTHER.....

  • @williebme63
    @williebme63 11 лет назад

    My first radio was a Kraft radio I bought in 1983 in Memphis Tn while I was stationed in Millington. That radio lasted for more than 15 rc planes and 6 years, till I dropped it down a flight of stairs at MCAS ElToro. Like you I have many radios, 11 and counting.

  • @ecwhite3621
    @ecwhite3621 10 лет назад

    Great review, I've been using the OrangeTX for a year. This is a really good TX at a great price.

  • @jamesdworsack630
    @jamesdworsack630 6 лет назад

    I'm sold. after taking a long look (at least a few weeks), i've changed my mind from the trans Q x7 to orangerx.

  • @bxr2k1
    @bxr2k1 10 лет назад +1

    great review & *awesome* history lesson as well :)

  • @JesseTinsley
    @JesseTinsley 10 лет назад

    Thank you for the fine videos. It really helps in bringing us beginners up to speed.

  • @wyorocker82716
    @wyorocker82716 10 лет назад

    I was born at the base in rapid city, my dad worked for motorola in the 70's thats how I got involved with rc air craft and in the old days it wasn't easy

  • @helifanensenada5183
    @helifanensenada5183 11 лет назад

    Thank you Dave!
    We are trying to build a 450 on a budget... And although says we should stick to the expensive stuff, we just can't afford it. Thank you for the nice review...
    We'll drink a beer to your health...
    Greetings from Mexico... Gracias Amigo.
    (P.S. We are in FB as Helifan Ensenada)

  • @tripz504
    @tripz504 11 лет назад

    Hope you see this. Question. Would it be possible to build the bat from rises ? That bat at 1:40 looked great.

  • @michaelwasson5490
    @michaelwasson5490 3 года назад

    Hello NightFlyer the folks at hobbyking were able to help with the problem I was having. Trans is up and running. Thank you for your help

  • @MrMjaffa
    @MrMjaffa 10 лет назад

    U r an inspiration. Thanks for sharing. All the best.

  • @deadguy237
    @deadguy237 9 лет назад

    thanks so much for the good vid. very very cool you got to work on the first transmitters. kinda before my time but i love the big metal box controllers with cool old boards and huge controls in them. great vid

  • @michaelraymount4108
    @michaelraymount4108 10 лет назад +1

    Thank you for the informative review, I'm off to buy one (or maybe four) ;)

  • @xavtek
    @xavtek 11 лет назад

    Imptessive tx collection! I have been flying models since 1990, born in 81 and this brings so many good memories! Thanks for the review, I am planning on going back to the hobby and was hesitating with a 9xr. I'll take the t-six! Where do I put my goddamn frequency quartz??? ;)

  • @Ybw200owns
    @Ybw200owns 11 лет назад

    Sioux Falls caught my attention! i live about 120 miles away, i'm wondering what flying events go on there

  • @Aviator111167
    @Aviator111167 11 лет назад

    Dave, what was the thing about "open gimbals" ? Besides letting dust into the transmitter, what was the deal?

  • @fooman2108
    @fooman2108 11 лет назад

    Nice to hear a real review of the Orange trans (I have been thinking about getting one rather than the much more expensive futaba's)

  • @remotecontrolaholic
    @remotecontrolaholic 11 лет назад

    Great review, Dave. What are you going to do with 4 of the same transmitter?
    Also, could you do a review on the Hubsan X4 at some point? Thanks.

  • @Strages_Powers
    @Strages_Powers 10 лет назад

    Hi Dave thanks for the video, would you by chance know which radios support DSMX protocol?

  • @Mstom178
    @Mstom178 11 лет назад

    Great review, I have the same, how did you get it to work with your sim?? Cable?? I am getting a Phoenix sim.

  • @johnrsousa40
    @johnrsousa40 11 лет назад

    Dave did I see you flying a Blade heli with the Orang TX? You can bind blade helis to the Orange TX's ?

  • @BladeScraper
    @BladeScraper 11 лет назад

    I am a pretty decent 3D pilot I would say, and I am looking for a radio I can use for anywhere from a Nano CPx to a 700 Nitro. I think I will use my dad's Dx6i for the big helis and the Orange for things like the Nano. The only thing I am worried about is the position of the switches. Especially throttle hold. I will have to have a better look at the radio more later.

  • @slq5541
    @slq5541 11 лет назад

    As always a very informative video. I was thinking of getting a DX6i but know I think I will get this instead. I have a freind that uses their recievers with his Specktrum radio to fly helis and he swears by them.
    Thank you sir!!!!

  • @russrh
    @russrh 8 лет назад

    Love your review Mr Herbert, exactly what i needed to know! I'm going to try and get one to work with the Tamiya MFC-03 from their 1/14 Tractor Trucks

  • @camshaftshaft2711
    @camshaftshaft2711 8 лет назад

    Great review thank you I was thinking of getting the 8ch for my quad and for the price I think Iam going to go for it! Thanks again

  • @mrfourtysevenman
    @mrfourtysevenman 11 лет назад

    i never knew you did such great work for kraft, dave.

  • @hizlimax
    @hizlimax 11 лет назад

    I was gonna ask the same question. Hey Dave how did you get the Wii Quadcopter in Aerofly 5.7?

  • @jordanscott1234567
    @jordanscott1234567 11 лет назад

    Great review.
    Can the orangerx transmitter be used with the real flight interlink elite simulator?
    Would love your input.
    Cant find information anywhere.
    Jordan

  • @crystalnjohn06
    @crystalnjohn06 11 лет назад

    thank you for doing this video it is nice to know about good products from someone trustworthy A+

  • @GadgetMart
    @GadgetMart 9 лет назад

    Dave have you considered putting a Hobby King Orange DIY module into one of your old radios?

  • @Eugensdiet
    @Eugensdiet 11 лет назад

    Nice video and by you explaining your background in radios it gives what you say more credence. How does a Turnigy 9XR stack up do you think?

  • @mazpr2025
    @mazpr2025 6 лет назад +1

    I would only use DSM2 protocol on small foamies, everything else, warplanes, scale, high end gliders programmed on Futaba FHSS or FASST and nothing else.

    • @NightFlyyer
      @NightFlyyer  6 лет назад +1

      Yes, but remember I made this 6 years ago before FHSS or Fasst was readily available. I only use DSMX now, since my orange rxs were destroyed in the fire.

  • @jeffreyward926
    @jeffreyward926 11 лет назад

    Well its been a few months how are you liking the transmitters so far

  • @N2RIT
    @N2RIT 11 лет назад

    I bought one off ebay from someone that also thought he had mod2. Paid the list price plus $15 ship. Reset the TX to mod2 and tried to switch the tension spring around that does not work only because there's no where to connect the tension spring on the other side. What I did was swap the control around moved the left to right and right to the left side. Then had to use my dremel tool to cut away the plastic on each corner for the control to fit switch back to mod 1 that was it.

  • @wernerjsau
    @wernerjsau 11 лет назад

    Good day Dave,i noticed on your simulator you where flying a quad copter and since i've never seen a sim with quads on them, i was wondering does the Aerofly 5.7 have the quad in it, if not, where can i get one from? Oh, and per usual, Great job always very informative and always look forward to the next vid. Cheers from Australia.

  • @wordreet
    @wordreet 11 лет назад

    Now you're talking my language Mr Dave sir. I may get into complex stuff at some stage, but my Hitec Optic5 seems fine for now. And I'll learn lots about trimming in the mean time. From what you said, I presume you've used Hitec gear at times, and wanted to add that Hobbyking have just brought out a 2 gram Hitec Minima compatible receiver!

  • @logansportpilotrp8174
    @logansportpilotrp8174 10 лет назад

    MR HERBERT,i find your videos very informative,i really enjoy them,have you ever flown wl toys helis?

  • @Politicallyhomeless957
    @Politicallyhomeless957 8 лет назад

    Thank you for your passion and innovation. Enjoyed your video allot.

  • @ucrash2
    @ucrash2 11 лет назад

    I'm into the simple radios too. I don't need too many options to confuse the flight. I never got to build a heathkit rc, but did study the component one shot type radios before ne5055 came around. I discovered the new radio timing loop is faster then the old loop, can the old kraft kps1411 still work?

  • @ChiragChaudhari
    @ChiragChaudhari 11 лет назад

    You have no idea how much money u just saved me!
    Thnak you so much.

  • @carr869
    @carr869 11 лет назад

    As always, great stuff. Thank you. We learn thourgh others, like you.

  • @midway27272727
    @midway27272727 11 лет назад

    Wow Kraft !...Are they still around?

  • @shadw039
    @shadw039 11 лет назад

    I have been unable to find the stick 'switching' menu. could you possibly elaborate. I am new to RC and bought the Mode with the throttle on the right. Don't know why it matters but am willing to change it.
    Thanks

  • @charliespann3967
    @charliespann3967 9 лет назад

    To cool I used your dual rate article on my Kraft radio in the day. thanks.

  • @850736
    @850736 10 лет назад

    insightful video, great conversational style. thank you!!

  • @Lenny7118
    @Lenny7118 11 лет назад

    Can the Orange Tx be used with quadcopters that have a DJI Naza controller ? Also are there 7 channel Orange Rx's. Thank You

  • @bclayson1982
    @bclayson1982 10 лет назад

    I thought this review was incredibly helpful. Is there any way you could put together a video of you setting your orange transmitter up to use with aerofly rc7? I've been trying to accomplish this with no success, but yours seems to work very well. I really appreciate it.

  • @richa8383
    @richa8383 10 лет назад

    I'm new to the hobby and found your review really helpful thanks. I am probably going to choose this as my first transmitter but I was hoping you could tell me what simulation software you use? I'm an electronics engineer too and intend to lose a lot of hours watching the rest of your videos! Thanks.

  • @Troops-y6h
    @Troops-y6h 3 года назад +1

    Nice..Is there a port for flight sim for this? and does it keep the trim settings after turning of tx?

    • @NightFlyyer
      @NightFlyyer  3 года назад +1

      This is an old video for sure, but yes, it keeps the trim settings and yes there is a port for sims, but the Spektrum wireless dongle makes it more fun as it will bind up to them. Thanks.

  • @gyulavinczeller8956
    @gyulavinczeller8956 11 лет назад

    Hi. Could you expand a bit on the antena? Mine broke, and when I was trying to replace it found that it did not have a connector but was rather messily soldered to the circuit board and I can"t really make out what goes where. Thanks in advance

  • @AzHeat63
    @AzHeat63 9 лет назад

    Just wondering. Would I be able to use the Orange Transmitter to Buddy Box with a Spectrum 5e Radio? Thanks for your time.

  • @esp224
    @esp224 9 лет назад

    Thank you very much for your very informative review.Coming back to the hobby after a 35 year absence it is hard to comprehend the changes,you make that a little easier.Some time has passed since the review,are you still happy with the Orange Tx? All the best.

  • @steve8939123
    @steve8939123 10 лет назад

    Would it be very hard to put a variable control on the orange transmitter from Hobby King? I would like to use it to control the position of an FPV camera on my quadcopter.

  • @russtalerico
    @russtalerico 11 лет назад

    I have a blade 120 sr, mjx f45 and wl toys v911 and v912. Will this work with them? And if so, do I have to buy anything else to make them fly. Thanks....Russ

  • @PiotrKundu
    @PiotrKundu 10 лет назад

    I visited the Futaba factory in 1994 which was state of the art at that time (and still would be I guess) and I'm surprised how cheap these things have got. I'm much happier with my Turnigy GTX3 2,4Ghz at 40 USD and I actually threw away my Futuba 3PB 27Mhz that I got for 750 USD back then.
    I read a lot of reviews on DSMX and DSM2 dropouts, but with FM, dropouts was expected behaviour and if you didn't get one that day it was your lucky day.
    With just small improvements, mostly in QA and mechanics these things could really put up a fight with JR, Graupner and Futuba. When I grew up HITEC was so bad you would touch it with a stick and today it's view as "branded".

  • @BLThackrey
    @BLThackrey 11 лет назад

    You can always trust our friend Dave Herbert for an honest review . I was going to get a specy 7s but now it will be orange .
    personally i dont like the clear plastic but for the price you cant complain . I guess it will grow on me and these things look better in hand anyway .
    i wonder if you can put a cover over the on/off switch ( like the arm button on a fighters joystick ) .
    hmmm what have you up your sleeve next Dave????
    thumbs up as always , Barry ,Scotland

  • @Gdoginya1
    @Gdoginya1 11 лет назад

    listen to this interesting and sad story night flyyer....Ive had my aerofly pro deluxe for a year and could never get it to work for my mac.....customer support finally told me i need plug 31036.it definitely need must must must have that plug...bought the plug and now I'm flying...i love it..ps can't wait for my super club cub.........great videos.enjoy your orange tx

  • @2007crf450r
    @2007crf450r 10 лет назад

    so will this bind to all the blade and parkzone planes and quads that have a spectrum built in receiver thanks

  • @williebme63
    @williebme63 11 лет назад

    Yes, the old barracks right beside the chow hall. Open squad bays, the only way to live..lol. Had to keep my planes in the back of my car. I would stay late on nite crew and build my planes on the work bench at the hanger. All my planes had a VMA-214 Blacksheep sticker on them. I even flew my gentle lady glider with a cox 0.49 power pod off the top of the hanger one week end. After a very long talk with the OOD I knew it was not a good idle to try it again....

  • @sik59rt
    @sik59rt 10 лет назад

    How are you using the radio wirelessly with the sim?

  • @Mstom178
    @Mstom178 11 лет назад

    I got my working with my Phoenix sim but cant get the switches to work such as gear ,bomb and such. Did you get it to work???

  • @mmezameza1891
    @mmezameza1891 10 лет назад

    Dear sir I have one of these orange transmitter and would like to know if it can be used on the planes that have a spektrum receiver built in it like the habu 180 or the new park zone sukhoi 29 mm? Thanks for your videos they have help me a great deal, since I am new to this Rc hobby.

  • @thadude713
    @thadude713 11 лет назад

    As always an excellent video

  • @BillSheley
    @BillSheley 9 лет назад

    So I'm I to understand this is PPM compatible with the 4 channel Orange RX?

  • @interman7715
    @interman7715 8 лет назад

    Hey Dave,great video ,without people like you we wouldn't be as advanced as we are now in our hobby , I fly futaba fasst and have some orange recievers and have found them rock solid ,great range also,I would have to mortgage the house to setup all my models with genuine futaba lol.
    You might be interested to know that banggood has orange T8 transmitters for sale .

  • @jacobhendrickson8935
    @jacobhendrickson8935 9 лет назад

    So weird that on the forums I've heard so many bad things about these. Now I'm wishing I had seen this before my purchase. At first it was the flysky fst6 which after a lot of research I think I lucked out mine was defective out of the box. Now I have the FLYSKY fsi6. It seems really good. Do you have any knowledge on it???

  • @4thGloryMonday
    @4thGloryMonday 11 лет назад

    great review with ur exp forms an opinion i can trust thanks mr hebert

  • @BladeScraper
    @BladeScraper 11 лет назад

    Is this good for helicopters? And how similar to the Dx6i is this?

  • @semtech30
    @semtech30 11 лет назад

    My orange is great. Never felt so confident. I fly pretty good without those plane crashing brown-outs. Hopefully the connection stays strong. So far a 5 star unit.

  • @N2RIT
    @N2RIT 11 лет назад

    How did you connect the orangerx TX to your simulator, Im using RealFlight .65

  • @coreykoepsel
    @coreykoepsel 11 лет назад

    Hi there mr herbert,i just wondered if it has the same flaw as the dx7 seems if you let the battery die with the power on ,poof! it erases the entire memory.not just the saved memory ,but the entire memory..that really sucks.

  • @N2RIT
    @N2RIT 11 лет назад

    Hey guy I have to re-track my first comment about swapping the control around. After binding to my heli I seen the control were offer in either mod. There is away to move the tension spring. I should have made a video the manual does not show how to do it. There's an arm with a pin in it that has to be taken out the spring is attach to another arm that moves up and down inside the control housing not sure what some of the parts are call you have to look very carefully to see how to take it apart