Need help: Sudden death of OrangeRX TX module and RX

[perdification]

We should try NOT to crash regardless the monetary value of our models. I think helis (esp big ones) are far more dangerous than gliders in a lockout. Hence, I'd rather fit the original spektrum/JR which gives me a peace of mind as opposed to guessing when the orange will fail and boomz the heli. Thus far, I have not personally witnessed the demise of any orange rx but I definitely won't use the orange module for dsm2 or any of the turnigy tx. by and large, M-I-C stuff are pretty much hit and miss, so proceed with caution.

Sure, I mean, who like to crash? But if you're on a tight budget and have a small foamie model, I don't think it'd hurt to use orange on it. Of course, dangerous ones like 450 and above helis and warbirds shouldn't go with these.

[rayonnair]

Stopped using orange rx with my DX6i some time ago. Problem is twofold: DSM2 (which isn't a very reliable protocol), and lack of QC resulting in some rx being crap.

They're fine on foamies <800mm that you fly near to yourself, but after a certain point you get tired of losing control. Lost control on my a few of my orange rx 4 times, though only 1 resulted in a crash. Crash was a total write off, no components recoverable because it went into trees. Not worth it IMO.

If you're on spektrum and you want to have a cheap low-range low-cost low-reliability rx for experimental planes and scratch-built nonsense, the orange rx is the perfect rx for you. It's excellent value for money in that situation.

If it's anything you would cry if you crashed, use something more reliable.

[feudallordcult]

Stopped using orange rx with my DX6i some time ago. Problem is twofold: DSM2 (which isn't a very reliable protocol), and lack of QC resulting in some rx being crap.

They're fine on foamies <800mm that you fly near to yourself, but after a certain point you get tired of losing control. Lost control on my a few of my orange rx 4 times, though only 1 resulted in a crash. Crash was a total write off, no components recoverable because it went into trees. Not worth it IMO.

If you're on spektrum and you want to have a cheap low-range low-cost low-reliability rx for experimental planes and scratch-built nonsense, the orange rx is the perfect rx for you. It's excellent value for money in that situation.

If it's anything you would cry if you crashed, use something more reliable.

Well said.

[perdification]

Stopped using orange rx with my DX6i some time ago. Problem is twofold: DSM2 (which isn't a very reliable protocol), and lack of QC resulting in some rx being crap.

They're fine on foamies <800mm that you fly near to yourself, but after a certain point you get tired of losing control. Lost control on my a few of my orange rx 4 times, though only 1 resulted in a crash. Crash was a total write off, no components recoverable because it went into trees. Not worth it IMO.

If you're on spektrum and you want to have a cheap low-range low-cost low-reliability rx for experimental planes and scratch-built nonsense, the orange rx is the perfect rx for you. It's excellent value for money in that situation.

If it's anything you would cry if you crashed, use something more reliable.

Thanks for the advice. That was more or less the conclusion I came to as well...

[Pinak]

Hi, just a wk ago, I had a bad crash with my APM2.5 Quadcopter. It was about 10 feet from me. I thought it might be my mistake or some problem in settings on APM. But crashes continued and suddenly I realized that after about 9 feet my Turnigy 9XR with Orange DSM Tx module was loosing connection (binding) with Orange 9ch Rx on Quad. I tried with Orange 6ch Rx but same problem. My Orange Tx module is 10 months old. I later bind my Quad with DSM2 Tx of MiniVapor, and I got full range, no breaks in connection. I contacted HobbyKing 24hr support and they asked me to check range after pressing bind button. Range reduced to 1 feet! They confirmed that it's the problem with Orange Tx module and got ready to replace it. Yesterday I ordered FrSky Tx module and Rx combo.

[htay09]

Orange DSM2 is crap. Crashed a few times on my quad before I discovered the problem. Change to FrSky!

[ivanng]

I'm not sure about orange rx but I have heard many stories of bad incidences with it... I'm personally using fr sky and it hasn't given me any problems! So better to invest a little more for much more reliability

[feudallordcult]

it's bad. I lost my fave skysurfer on first day of CNY. launched and minutes after, i had no control. plus strong wind, I could only helplessly watch the bird fly away from me. NEVER use an orange rx on heli regardless of size, it is extremely dangerous.

[Jaffrie]

Hi Guys,

I don't mean to insult but by going cheap & risk crashing your models but has anyone ever consider
public safety issues ? What if your so call precious model crashes into someone & causes injury.
I would never ever cheap out of tx or rx by using third party stuff unless they are a proven
design but having said that I don't use third party stuff at all. What ever your creations are,
the receiver is the only link that keeps your model flying & you in control. The thinking of
saving cost on the most important part in a RC model really is to me unbelievable ,
selfish & totally irresponsible on your part the hobbyist.

[Faheem]

Chill la.some people are just not rich...

[htay09]

Most of us are not born RICH but we live within our means. All of us will try cheap things once in our lifetime but the most important thing is we practise SAFE-FLYING and at places where we know we will not hurt anyone (ie. not in HDB carparks, above MRTs, on roads,etc..). Expensive things can also fail and cause even more injuries. Compare an expensive carbon fiber prop and a cheap pvc prop, which one will cause more injury if you accidentally lost control of your plane. Consider a worker who use metal blade to cut grass and a worker who use cable-ties to cut grass, which one will cause more injury if the worker hit a stone. Sometimes, cheap things also have their purpose. Think about it

[feudallordcult]

Hi Guys,

I don't mean to insult but by going cheap & risk crashing your models but has anyone ever consider
public safety issues ? What if your so call precious model crashes into someone & causes injury.
I would never ever cheap out of tx or rx by using third party stuff unless they are a proven
design but having said that I don't use third party stuff at all. What ever your creations are,
the receiver is the only link that keeps your model flying & you in control. The thinking of
saving cost on the most important part in a RC model really is to me unbelievable ,
selfish & totally irresponsible on your part the hobbyist.

Your post may come across to some as uncomprising and critical but all points regarding safety are salient & spot-on. When it comes to safety, there can be NO compromise whatsoever. In rc equipment, there are abt a million and one ways that things can go awefully wrong. The 'control' over yr model is only as strong as the weakest link. So its not about being a cheapo or saving cost. I do not have the adequate knowedge in planes but for a 90-size heli (N or E), a signal lockout can be potentially lethal & fatal.

[hallobaby]

It is pointless talking about orangerx(QQ) or original rx(Honda-Ferrari) here.
It comes to the basis of range check and safety precaution before flight.
The responsible of the flyer always come first if anything happened.

[feudallordcult]

fyi, i did a range check for the orange before I launched the skysurfer. the link was still lost n I lost my one & only glider. But I have to give credit where its due. Some years ago, I conducted a test with some tamp ave 6 buddies. I switched off the tx and the signal was cut. After I switched on the tx, connection was re-established in less than 2 seconds. So to be fair, orange in a way still works good but definitely NOT in helis.

[gpsnuts]

I lost a sky surfer many months ago due to lose control on all channels. The plane was installed with RX3S stabilizer and full range Orange Rx with Sat. Not sure if it affects the radio. Couple weeks ago I lost two planes due to lose control on all channels in one flying session. One plane was a Orange RX park flyer and the other one was Full range Rx. Both are at short range. I was using the 4 yrs old Spektrum Dx6i. After the most recent incident, I replaced the Tx antenna, and so far, so good. Apparently, the antenna may lose connectivity due to wire fatigue if it is broken or move around frequently. This is the forth time I replaced the Tx antenna.