Need a new controller recommendation?

[Zenza Rino]

Hello everyone,

Yesterday, I failed to control my Syma X11 and lost it. I was going to upgrade it with 8.5x20 mm Hubsan X4 motors and Dreamcatcher frame. Now, I only have its transmitter :/

Rather than buying a replacement controller board such as Syma X11's or Hubsan X4's, I am planning (hoping) to buy a board with return home feature (or with another relatively simple function that can help me to find my quadcopter). I am not sure whether it is possible with the weight limitations or my relatively limited budget but I assume I will lose my quadcopter again )

Can you also recommend a compatible transmitter along with the controller??

I would really appreciate any help...
Thanks..

 

[GJH105775]

Does this have a separate transmitter and what flight controller does it use? I don't know of any toy grade that have RTH, maybe Neil will.

@holtneil

 

[Zenza Rino]

Thank you for your reply.

Do you mean a separate transmitter module? No, like you said Syma x11 is a toy Eventually, I lost it and looking for other options that can encourage me to stick with the hobby

Does this have a separate transmitter and what flight controller does it use? I don't know of any toy grade that have RTH, maybe Neil will.

@holtneil

 

[holtneil]

Hi mate its hard with toy quads lots have every thing built in the main board , and you also need the right protocol for the transmitter , there are some toy grade quads that have return home , but if you want a simple fix at you can carry from model to model may be look into the loc8tor.com
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&r...=hpK-80PBhUALXePbtCABLg&bvm=bv.95039771,d.bGg
Jackson is more clued up on toy quads so I hope he may jump in with the info you need

 

[Zenza Rino]

Thank you mate,

It is nice advise. There are some cheaper alternatives, maybe even smaller ones compared to loc8tor... I will be looking for them...

Thank you for your reply.

Do you mean a separate transmitter module? No, like you said Syma x11 is a toy Eventually, I lost it and looking for other options that can encourage me to stick with the hobby

 

[holtneil]

Yes there may be I do like the loc8tor as it has its own battery and is small and light, once you get one full set up you can add extra signal senders

 

[Zenza Rino]

Hi everyone,
I think I found what I am looking for...
It has Return function and very cheap... Not sure whether it can fit to dreamcatcher and accept 8.5 x 20 mm motors (it has 6x15 mm I guess) though )
Eachine JJRC H8 Drone Extreme Machine

What do you think about this quad?

 

[GJH105775]

That is probably one of the best toy grade mini quad I have seen, but the range is kinda small. You may have a hard time controlling that. Oh, just watched, you can't really rely on headless mode as a RTH, it does not use GPS, but an electric compass. Basically you have to know where it is for it to work, and it is not always reliable. Many/most toy grade quads have headless mode.

 

[Zenza Rino]

Like you said return feature could not be so reliable as the GPS variants, but it can help. The range is not good but I am pretty sure there will be lots of mods for it in time... (it will be very popular considering the ridiculous price )

That is probably one of the best toy grade mini quad I have seen, but the range is kinda small. You may have a hard time controlling that. Oh, just watched, you can't really rely on headless mode as a RTH, it does not use GPS, but an electric compass. Basically you have to know where it is for it to work, and it is not always reliable. Many/most toy grade quads have headless mode.

 

[GJH105775]

Haha, you'd be surprised there are a few others around this price, if I had a schematic or access to it it would not be hard to make it able to use a full range receiver, not that you would need too much longer, as you won't be able to see it too far out. A simple antenna mod would do a lot, and there probably is a guide for that transmitter, as it is popular.

 

[Zenza Rino]

Haha, that's right. It is not easy to see them even in 30 m range

Haha, you'd be surprised there are a few others around this price, if I had a schematic or access to it it would not be hard to make it able to use a full range receiver, not that you would need too much longer, as you won't be able to see it too far out. A simple antenna mod would do a lot, and there probably is a guide for that transmitter, as it is popular.