Crawler Canyon Quick(re)view: Dumbo RC DDF-350 10-channel radio
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- This is the Quickview of the Dumbo RC DDf-350 10-channel radio, even though we're only using two of the channels.
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I’ve had this radio since it was released. The tension of the wheel/trigger is a pro for me. I have never grabbed a wheel square so the offset is a nonissue, I hadn’t even noticed it until you pointed it out. I have yet to find a radio that has a button layout that I like so I just deal with whatever is given. I do agree about the battery tray F! AA. The battery indicator of my radio does not bounce around so I don’t know what was going on there, possibly junk batteries? I wear a medium glove but in some cases I need a small which is definitely a factor in my comfort of this radio. Personally I would purchase the DDF-350 over anything else in its price point. My current favorite radio is a Dumbo x6pm which is very small.
Yeah I don't get the complaint about the wheel angle, the angle is correct for how normal people hold a transmitter, angled backwards would be god awful, makes me seriously question this guys judgement.
I have had a DDF350 for a month or two and for the $50ish I paid for it I think its fantastic and frankly for the money I'm not sure there is anything better. I 3d printed adapter for 12mm hex and I slapped a nice grippy road slick on there and I have no problems with ergonomics, the grip is a little slim but I might model up and print a sleeve for it out of TPU eventually. Your battery readout is going crazy because you're using random AA's, with my rechargeable ones it reads properly, also I turned off audio alerts, those got old quick.
For everything the 350 succeeds at, it fails at another. I'm not here to accommodate a radio. Everyone's experience is different, but this one is absolutely not for me.
I can understand that, as a guy with more than a few rigs with dumbo reciever/light combos and 2 fully equipped trx4's this is most definitely for me. As always we the viewers appreciate your thorough reviews greatly.
Have you seen the aliexpress Dravtech knock offs, any plans to quick/junkview them? For $14 a pair I have been tempted to buy some but haven't clicked the button
Rc6gs is better for the same price 🤷♂️ really depends what vehicles you have and which receivers work best for your situation. The radios are functionally the same except being 10 vs 7 channel. I've never seen an RC that was not a plane that needs 7 channels. Therefore the deciding factor comes down to receiver size and the R4FGM is much smaller than any dumbo offering.
@@anon556 You know, if you're gonna comment, you might as well comment something that contains some info as opposed to 'X is better - Y is worse, I have never seen an elephants therefore there are no elephants, and purple is prettier therefore the purple one is better.'
Planes rarely if ever need 7 channels, it depends on how many aux things they have, but a digger/hoe or some truck with lights etc very well might. Most of the channels seem on/off...
I love the DDF350, for the price, I'm so happy with the performance I get out of it.
I now have receivers in all my crawlers bashers and drift cars because I love it so much.
After fussing with the Radiomaster MT12 and not getting it to bind with any FlySky receivers I ordered one of these Dumbos and it's so dang simple I had all my Dumbo receivers bound and trimmed in minutes. Love it!
Side note: We also use a FlySky GT5 and GT3B which also are intuitive and work perfectly. My son and I often drive RCs at the same time so we keep a few transmitters each with their own assigned trucks.
You can update the 4IN1 module to get more models!
I use a 1500mAh 2S lipo in mine and there's plenty of room left in the compartment
As far as ergos, I’m usually between a medium and large glove size and I really like the ergos. I thought I would hate the steering wheel angle before I got it in my hands and then I loved it when I got it in my hands because it allows me to keep my left wrist at a much more relaxed angle. I also really appreciate the heavier resistance on the trigger and wheel. I think if you’re using this for some sort of racing like I use mine with a 1/8 buggy. The heavier resistance makes it easier for me to be smooth when I’m having to turn and moderate the throttle so quickly. I find when I use radios with low spring tension I’m always banging the steering wheel to 100% turn with little control. Much like how real sports cars have much heavier controls than a Corolla for instance. I think these ergos are much better suited to a racing application vs crawling as evidenced by the racy styling (the sports car wheel with carbon accents).
Just imagine going camping with this guy 😂
Better find somebody else, because I don't do camping. Sleeping on the ground inside a raincoat that's been turned into an impromptu structure... nah, I'm good.
49:23 of complete punishment omfg 🙄
@@bigboo375 well, find whoever forced you to watch it-- find 'em and give 'em a piece of your mind.
Youre hands down the greatest rc product reviewer in my opinion. Thank you sir 🫡
He's the worst in my opinion! The guy knows nothing about the functions this remote has. Go watch ROADSIDE RC if you want a real review of this remote. He actually knows the technical side unlike this caveman
@@204_mod_shop 🤣🤣🤣🤐
I had high hopes for this radio. But I think your on point. I had questions, especially about the wheel angle and effort. Thanks for answering.
I thank you for your opinion (obviously or I wouldn't have sent it). My reason for purchase was because I have 4 rigs that came with the RTR 6chnnl Dumbo radios, but also use their light controllers. So, I these rigs are TRX4 adjacent in that they have locking diffs, 2 speed and also the Dumbo fancy light controller. So you need a fair amount of channels...and then there are the lights and winch. I've never owned a metal wheel (and never heard mention of one) so I thought it would be a good thing to try out. I think my rigs will love it, but my child-sized hands will not. We live and learn. Also, I do own Radiolink Trans/rec and love them, but they won't work with the light controllers I have on some rigs. Thanks for the great review!
Much like the MT12, this is a radio with an audience, for sure. It is just absolutely not for me. Good dsiplay, good software, ergonomics that I simply couldn't live with.
There are folks at my local RC track that buy the fancy Scale Reflex AL wheels and love them. You may like it and you may not. I got a Yeah Racing one for a transmitter and ended up adding a foam ring from Jconcepts. A 2-pack is $5.99 and feels great (JCO3241)
Hi!
Great review 👏
On the DDF350, in the case os my trx4, which channels do you recommend connecting 1st/2nd speed and the both locks to?
Klunkily simplistic as Dumbo's have always been and a great budget choice if we lived in some kind of parallel universe where radiolink didn't exist. I have 3 dumbos and they're fine for starting out or bashing where you could risk dropping it in mud or a friend lands his kraton 8s on it . Thanks Derrick 😅
The cheap Dumbos like the X6 has always given off a strong "included with an RTR" vibe. They will definitely do the job, but for any situations other than what you've described, I genuinely tell people to just spend the extra 20 bucks.
Let your elbows rest at your sides and straighten out your wrists. Angle your forearms toward your center and that angled steering wheel is now more aligned with your steering hand. I use the angled wheel on my 10px and I love it. It lets me keep my arms close to my body so they're supported during a race or while drifting. I have a bad habit of going all claw handed and contorted over time if I'm not conscious of how I'm holding the tx
Regarding winching ability. I learned the hard way I need a momentary toggle for my winch. In the moment of a comp, I broke my hook and got the line all knotted up by missing the middle detent on a slider switch. If your drag brake is strong enough, you really want to be able to creep with a little throttle and have steering control while you winch.
Lastly, that's a deep cut quoting Mr Horse. I still say that in reference to that old episode. I have no idea why that quote of quotes stuck with me for so long
I got a 2S lipo out of my 1/24th scale TREK Truggy or WLToys K989 lipo to fit in the battery tray. I'm sure you could easily fit 2 of them with room to spare.
Personally. I think the quite opposite of your first strike against the transmitter just because it didnt fit the only size battery you have on hand. Simply go buy something that will fit. Problem solved lol 😂🤦🏽
There are over 50 radios inside this building right now. They all fit the same batteries. This one doesn't. My desire to bring on a new spec of battery for one radio is zero.
I can't answer any of the questions. I have one of the older DumboRC radios and haven't bought another. It's ok, but just ok.
I must be insensible to poor ergonomics. You've said the Ldarc CT01 steering is too heavy, and I don't mind it at all. It's my favorite radio when I'm trailing because it's the only one I can use one handed.
I wish I could source the RC4WD RtR radios cheap. EPA with good ol pots, no menus to mess with. I'd use the hell out of those on 2 channel trucks.
I put two rubber o-rings in the grooves on the wheel much better feel and can reach one handed
Hello, do you know if the type C connector is used to charge the battery? thank you
Wow nice, i need it for my crawler, with 10 channel i can
Channel 1 steering
Channel 2 throttle
Channel 3 rear steering
Channel 4 front differential
Channel 5 rear differential
Channel 6 dual speed
Channel 7 front winch
Channel 8 rear winch
Channel 9 dig or 2wd/4wd
Channel 10 light switch or secondary front winch
Thank you for a great review! You pointed out exaclty what I needed to know. I think I like the exact opposite of you whay you do, so I'll order one straight away! :)
Loved the review. What transmitter would you recommend?
The quest to find something better than the Radiolink RC4GS (for the money) has so far proved unsuccessful. It is my go-to for at least 80% of builds.
Hello,, I just received this remote,, I'm trying to find the 50/75/100 percent button..Will it be the END POINT session where throttle is located? Thanks
Just bought the DDF-350 with 10ch X10F receiver Does anyone know if I need a small light controller for the lights to work with the transmitter? and does the turn signals, brake lights and reverse lights function work with this setup?
for the price, this radio is beast, i run it with 2S lipo, build in gyro, cheap receiver, it can't beat futaba FASST protocol, but it's enough for me, and it has ch mixing btw
Hi, I have the radio from mid October and its solid piece. I. Using it with AA 2450mah ikea Ladda bateries and charged them maybe 3 times from then. Being 2 weeks on holiday and used the controler every day for hour or thwo and even in -15C and battery dropped from 65% to 40% on end of my holiday. Angle of the weel its very comfortable for me as I nearly never holding radio front of me on right angle. My gripes are battery curve could be better for rechargeable AA batteries as they have big drop after initial charge then hold stable voltage for while.second minus point its for 3 position swith cant be programmed on two channels to operate the lock differentials on one swith. I can't complaint as if you compared with other RTR radios from Traxxas, HB or Wltoys are absolute garbage. I using it with 2x 1/18 crawlers some 2x 1/10 crawler and 1/12 buggy basher. Also receivers are quite nice also with ligh module and gyro integrated for wery affordable price. I hope some more firmware will iron out the issues with menu and settings in future.
It does have mixing.
2s lipos come in some very small sizes that would simply have to fit anywhere that those AAs would. I have been using the XTAR Li-ion AAs in some finicky transmitters, as recommended by AMPRO Egineering, and they are great. They run at 1.5V like regular alkaline AAs instead of thw 1.2V of other rechargeables, which alleviates issues with my DX5 rugged. One could argue that owning a DX5 rugged IS the issue.
I have two radios that are confined to AA use (molded trays) and it still irritates me. There's no reason. If you dare to put a USB-C port on the side of your transmitter, that battery tray had better have 18650s in it.
I've made my feelings clear about Spektrum electronics (of all types) in the past. I contend that no one has screwed up a scroll/click wheel worse than Spektrum.
Mixing is built into the model menu so you can have different mixing for different vehicles
Also the foam wheel version is much easier to thumb steer
It has mixing and cruise control but sadly no crawler mode they are in the transmitter settings
I reckon the half-cocked wheel is for two-handed operation. If you hold the radio down around your waist just right and half-turn the radio in *just so* it might make sense for one second. Buuuut then 99% of the time you’re losing out.
Can you really only connect a single pair of LEDs to the X10FG?
That's a bit small, to say the least, isn't it?
That's not even enough for the front light and rear light 🧐
I don't want additional switches. I also need all the other slots/channels.
Couldn't I connect a total of 8 LEDs with 3 Y-cables (4x at the front (white) and 4x at the back (red) and then switch them on and off?
That would be enough for me.
Or is one slot on the receiver overloaded?
Unfortunately I don't know anything about electricity, that's why I'm asking...
I control 3 sets of lights on mine halos,flood lights and 2 light bars
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I have like 3 or 4 different packs that I know would fit in there, could lipo it very easy
I have 2-cell 18650 holders, 2800 2S packs, and 3800 2S packs. They will all swap easily into every single radio I own, but not this one. If the ergonomics were acceptable, I might consider adding a fourth power option. But they’re not. So I see absolutely no reason to accommodate.
I have several radiolink rc4gs and rc6gs also have Flysky GT 5 they work great no major complains, and the next radio I want to try for my go fast car and crawlers is the Radiolink RC8X. But the price holds me back.
The RC8X is the radio I classify as "too much." It is basically 95% want and 5% need. It's not a radio I'd ever recommend to anyone here-- it's far too expensive for what we do. While it's not the same $$$$ as anything from Futaba, etc, but still. We don't need ultra-low latency or +600m range. If you're gonna get into something like speed running, then go for it-- a $300 radio won't faze you anymore. Those guys will go through $100 worth of tires in an afternoon.
Hey there..i just bought ddf 350 for my vanquish phoenix..but the weird thing is..i couldn't make a full turn left and right using ddf 350 its only make a turn about 50% to the left and right..i already set the end point to max 120 left and right..once i switched to the stock vanquish transmitter i could make full turn left and right as it should..do u knw wheres the problem is? Ive tried calibrate the steering but still change nothing..
Hi, did you solve the issue? I just ordered it, worried it will happen to me too
Super radio for this money ❤❤❤
is it possible to set 1st/2nd gearbox gear under one channel, eg. default is 1st gear (everytime you turn on the rig), one press of button changes between them?
thats possible in channel mixing
You don't read because you likely can't. I made the mistake of watching a crawlers review. Upgrade the firmware like I did, but since you can't read, you may struggle.
No, your mistake was coming back to make a worthless comment to point out your inability to listen and comprehend. I don't like the ergonomics of the radio, and there is no firmware update for that. I would explain to you the difference between software, firmware, and hardware but I feel like I'd have about the same luck explaining it to a cat. Plenty of other channels out there saying all of the things you want to hear. Go there.
I think the slanted wheel is more for driving 2 handed. I know that I hold the controller more parallel to my body than perpendicular because I don't wheel one handed. 🤓
Can you use this radio for a MoA? And change OD/UD?
Sure. The radio doesn't know these motors aren't on the axles. This setup is sorta "shaftied MOA."
Tank mixing, winch, remapping. Everthink is in this radio. They also work with firmware upgrade. In 1.0.9 software they add cruise mode. If you use gyro, lights, fan for cooling. 4 channels for light control emergency light, head light with 3 position switch, blinker lights. 10 channel for me is right. For this price? Best. I disassembly radio for look how itd made. In my opinion (i work with electronic devices) is well made. Good quality of electronic. MH2103A uC have potential. Receiver isnt waterproof but I use silicone mask (paint) and it works under water now. Ergonomic of trigger and wheel would be better.. I dont like metal wheel and trigger position should be adjustable. Big minus for battery slot.. Cut out some plastic and lipo should fit 🤣
The new Rlaarlo/Hotrc radio is a good option too.
I want to see someone do a direct comparison stuck between the Rlaaro and this one
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I miss Baseline
I haven't had a Class 2 tire to test since his last appearance on July 5th. Everything has been C1, C3, and huge stuff. It's a combination of not a lot of new C2s out, and nobody sending tires in anymore.
@CrawlerCanyon it's a good job I love Goldirocks and Wolverine huh
Chanell mixing is on the model mode at 7/7
So what is your favourite pistol grip transmitter? Looking to change my standard ones for one for all my rigs and would love your opinion. Keep up the great work.
Radiolink RC4GS. amzn.to/3UdsuJo. Is it my favorite radio of all time? No. That goes to the vintage Sanwa M8. But of the current crop, it's the RC4 by a fair margin, and the pricetag doesn't hurt. If you're in one of those rare instances that require more than 5 channels, get an RC6GS amzn.to/3vLKK2v
I need more than 5 channels so rarely that I have three RC6s, and around 20 RC4s.
Brilliant. Thank you for such a quick response. I was looking for one of your videos that looked at the RC4 but did not find. Been watching your reviews of different transmitters and your thoughts of the ones I could find. Thanks again for your expert opinion. Love your work
Your an incredible creator an i love what you do ❤
Seems like you hated it before opening it, lol
In cycling, we have three contact points: bars, saddle, and pedals. For people that use MTB-style clips, the Shimano M520 is ever popular. Cheap, adjustable, available everywhere. I don't like 'em. Never have. I don't like the feel of the clip, I don't like the release angle, I don't like much about them except for the price. I dislike Crank Brothers even more, to a borderline hate. So I have to comb the internet for NOS Look S-Tracks, which are the pedal I love above all others.
So when I took the 350 out of the box, and felt the anemic grip, bad balance, metal knob, terrible wheel tension... it's Shimano 520s. Somebody is gonna use this radio and never be bothered. Re-analogizing: if you ride a bike 10 miles a month, your saddle and handlebar choice basically make no difference. You can use literally whatever. If you ride 200 miles a week, suddenly, things become more critical. I use radios nearly every day, usually for hours at a time. The 350 is invited to the party. Which is a damn shame, because the software and display are pretty damn good. But the physical interface is, to my hands, repulsive.
@CrawlerCanyon fair enough man, gotta do what's best for you
Im currently debating between this and the rc6gs for q trx4 with all the servos. Lol and also a 1/18 crawler. Any tips for one over the other? I value everything you say. Thanks in advance
I just didn't like the ergonomics. Everyone else is fine with the DDF. So my response would be filled with personal bias, in which I think the RC6GS is the better choice purely from an ergonomic standpoint. Though I will say that unbiased, the RC6 with it's 3-position mechanical switches is the optimal choice for TRX-4, as it puts the lockers within easy reach. Everything I have with lockers is on an RC6.
@@CrawlerCanyon ty. Much appreciated. I agree with you. Seems logical
@@CrawlerCanyon well i went for the rc6gs from amazon and will be here tomorrow 7am.
Lol no... You can change the position of what the channels will actually do. Go more in-depth in settings and find something called inching or locking, inching is a momentary channel, locking is incremental also you can change the channel inputs. You can make channel 3 into channel 6 if you wanted.
A lot of criticism levied at a cheap radio. I paid $41 without receiver and a plastic wheel.
So what you're saying is I should forgive the ergonomic issues because it's cheap? That is a TERRIBLE take. A transmitter has to perform some basic functions in an acceptable fashion, and to me, it failed at more than one. If that's overcritical, then so be it.
@@CrawlerCanyonDo you have a recommendation in that price range with equal or better features?
Is the G4p the brown standard?
I think so. Every pistol-grip radio FlySky has put out since the GT3 has gotten a little worse, but the G4P hits all the marks for "how terrible can we make this."
Interesting, my comment with constructive criticism of this review, seem to disappear...
I steer with my left hand so I wonder if that wheel angle is meant to accommodate weirdos like myself.
Like... you reach over the top? 🤨
The industry (that being a catch-all term for the makers of about 95% of things) really, REALLY don't care to cater to you left-handers. I'm sitting here trying to think of the cheapest radio that can flip the wheel. And it's not cheap.
Yep, over the top. It’s how I started as a kid and by the time I realized it was wrong the muscle memory was burned in 😅. I have a Noble NB4 with an adjustable wheel and my favorite position is reaching over the top with the wheel angled 10 degrees forward similar to this radio.
I’m sure it’s ok but that name is worse than Fordyce
I still can't believe Vanquish went with that name. I have since learned it's an off-road trail, but I think many minds go to the skin condition first...
"you have to put your wrist out like this to hold it" "i dont like like it" ... buddy. Maybe dont hold it like you got epilepsy 😂 not to mention almost all transmitters arent meant for one handed use. A 500$ spectrum rugged still comes with a 3d printed thumb extension just so you can drive one handed. If all your going to do is complain then maybe find a different hobby
If all you're going to do is nitpick a review on the internet, maybe you should find a first hobby. I'm going to go ahead and guess that I've held more radios in my time than you have, so you can kick back with your small sample size and like what you like. I don't like the ergonomics of the 350, and you trying to claim that's some sort of weakness on my part is ignorance on yours.
Give me a Radiomaster MT12
The ergonomics of the MT12 are in a different league compared to the DDF-350.
Despite your biased opinion, i ordered one based on everyone elses opinion
Biased? Hmm. Let's see... "prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair."
Nope, not seeing any of that here. See, what you've done is convinced yourself to listen to one voice instead of another. I genuinely hope that works out for you.
But who am I fooling-- your take is stupid, and you should feel bad. You ever hear me say good things about Radiolink transmitters? Or perhaps recommend them over another radio? Is that where my "bias" lives? Well, Dumbo is the OE supplier for Radiolink. They just put better plastics on the outside and simpler to navigate software on the inside. Not liking something doesn't make me biased. It just makes me more informed than you.
@CrawlerCanyon I'm sorry my opinion on your opinion hurt your feelings so badly. I watched many reviews on this remote. You are the only reviewer to complain about features that many other reviewers explained thoroughly. Also they showed the functions with lights and servos in a fraction of the time. Sure there are some flaws, but hey, nothings perfect. I just can't believe I wasted nearly an hour of my life listening to your piss poor cry baby review of a product (btw this is the only review of yours i have watched and that's where it will stay. Your choice was made early on in the review. You should open your perspective and learn a thing or two from other UA-camrs and other viewers comments. As a first time watcher you seem quite unreliable for information. Give hofs place a watch and you'll learn a lot. And won't have to listen to an old man complain for an hour lol
@@andre250 Oh no, you're not coming back!?! Sigh. Well then, in this quite likely never-to-be-seen reposte, I'll say this: you have not, did not, and cannot hurt my feelings, and here's why: just as I said in my first response, I know more than you. I can all but guarantee that I've handled more transmitters in my time than you have, and I know what I'm looking for. I'm not trying to sell you anything. Luckily for both of us, the whole thing is a wash. You got your radio, and you'll either truly enjoy it, or tell yourself that you enjoy it, and the ending to either is exactly the same.
These few moments have been one of those perfect intersections of the "how dare you not like what I like" and the sadly all-too-common "hearing without listening." I said that I'm sure a lot of people will like the 350 just fine. For me, it failed ergonomically more than anything, and that failure is not correctable. I'm not going to overlook flaws in design simply to use a radio for a specific feature that radio might offer. I've no feelings towards the 350, positive or negative-- genuine ambivalence. It didn't do the job the way I wanted it done. It's really that simple.
@CrawlerCanyon I am not criticizing your opinions. I am criticizing your review and content. You immediately made up your mind on the transmitter based on what size lipo battery the compartment will accept. The rest of your review was biased based on that alone. I could care less if you think you know more than I do about a transmitter. You have your opinions, and I have mine. Now, as someone who is actually educated in electronics; myself, and 99% of others who have knowledge in the industry, know for a fact that no other company can replicate the transmitter for the same cost. But again you know more than I do....about what your own personal preference is. Honestly you should quit being a youtuber if you are going to give people horribly biased information. You sound like your opinions keep your wife very happy lol. Keep on making shitty content my man! And I'll keep laughing at your joke of a channel. It's like watching a biased news station lol
@CrawlerCanyon "I know more than you." You sound like a real joy to be around. I will say this: you know nothing. All you know is your own personal taste. And that's fine. You be you. But as an electronics engineer, I can tell you with 100% certainty, that you know nothing compared to me. Please explain to me the manufacturing processes that allowed the manufacturer to come to market with a transmitter that's packed with more features than the competition at a fraction of the cost? You can't. You are uneducated in this field. As others in your comments section have pointed out, you are wrong. Your ex wife left you for that reason. You are unbearably closed minded and uneducated. But go on being ambivalent. I will be decisive. I will watch educated creators like Harley designs others who help promote the hobby and not shit on it like an incontinent old man. Hope your 53 viewers enjoyed your content
Your a grown man whining about a heavy sprung trigger .. Id rather have a heavy trigger so i know the position just by feel, look at any dx series spectrum transmitters theyre so lite of a trigger you dont even know where you are.
LOL. Any "argument" that uses a Spektrum radio as point of comparison is automatically invalid. Spektrum makes garbage radios for the RTR crowd. Their "top of the line" pistol grip radios get out-featured by $60 radios. They can't even get a scroll wheel right. If you have any other topics that you are anxious to display the depth and breadth of knowledge on, please, do illuminate us.
Cut it short...its not suitable for you😂😂