When I started on this great adventure called RC aviation, I had a low-fi 3 channel Hobbyzone transmitter. It had a slider for throttle instead of a real gimbal. After mastering flying the SuperCub on that transmitter, I was ready for something real. But where do I start? I wasn't ready to throw down $600 for a JR or a Futaba. I went to a promo at Hobbytown and discovered the DX6i that came with the ever-upgradeable Phoenix 4 flight sim. I was hooked and bought it outright (having paid way too much thanks to some post-checking on ebay). I learned how to fly the 4 channel Glasair with this DX6i. I kept progressing thanks to more practice and hours on the sim. I read about the DX6 and made the same split second decision at the hobby store namely because they actually had one in stock and I couldn't find any available online. They just aren't the same animal. The DX6i is a good value for a great intro to computer transmitters. The DX6 is just way more capable. This review gives some basic analysis of the two transmitters to help you decide which is better for your needs.
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You hit the nail on the head about having a verbal timer for flight times, and also being able to program the switches. The one big one that was the determining factor for me was being able to hold so many models and then being able to store and back those up on an SD memory card. With the DX6i I was having to delete planes out of the memory to make way for new ones.
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Not new to R/C, just divorced and everything was in storage (was being the key word here). I have a DX6 that I got (free) with the Great Planes Real Flight (basic) Simulator a few years back. I also have a HobbyZone Super Cub LP. I wish to use the DX6 radio and adapt the Super Cub LP to DSM technology. Is this doable in your opinion? Lastly, by chance is the DX6 upgradable to the DSM-2 (DX6i) technology or am I asking for too much, lol!!
Ben
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