Does anyone know if it is possible to control the phoenix with a 6 channel spektrum remote control and reciever. I have one laying around from an old heli project that was scrapped and would like to try and use it. I am in the process of building my phoenix and was planning on using the whole PS2 Atom Pro set-up as described in the project, but was mildly curious on how I could get this done. Who knows, this may be as ideal as the PS2. Anyone able to help me??
Hi,
And welcome to this forum!
Yes its very possible to control your Phoenix with a 6 channel RC transmitter. I did it with a modified Futaba T7C and Jim also made a DIY remote based upon a Spectrum DSM2 module.
Do some searches on the forum and you’ll find some info 
As Zenta mentioned Welcome!
I don’t have the phoenix but do have a CHR-3 hex which I have cotrolled with a hitec 6 channel and now with the DIY type that works great.
Both of the transmitters I used are using transmitter frequencies that are legal for ground use. What I don’t know is if all spectrum transmitters and receivers are legal for ground robot use.
The other minor issue with converting to use a standard type RC transmitter/receiver instead of a PS2 is trying to decide how choose different modes or settings. The PS2 has additional buttons that the programs use to do this. The DIY remote control which is covered in the Remote Control forum added a 16 button keypad. I believe Zenta modified his radio to generate additional signals. I used the elevator switch and the AUX knob on the Hitec and sort-of split the range of it into different modes.
There is a lot of information up here on the web about these so browse around and feel free to ask questions.
Again Welcome
Kurt
That is true. I’ve made a little “how to” tutorial where I explained how I modified the Futaba T7C. You can download it here.
Hi Zenta,
It looks like you’ve spend some quality time behind your pc. Great tutorial! I think you made a lot of people happy again 8)
Thanks for sharing!
Xan