RadioLink RC6GS Radio Feature Review
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2019
- Took some time to read and learn about this really feature packed radio, no kidding this thing is loaded with nice stuff!!
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Great stuff! Thanks for explaining all of the features. I've not seen anybody else explain everything in such detail. Big help! Thanks!
That PMIX you can use if you have Duo steering servos set up. you won't need a Y adapter going from channel 1 to two servos for steering.
Thanks for the review.🙏👍🏻 I just ordered one last week with an extra receiver. I have a couple of RTR cars I’m gonna convert to brushless.
This video pretty much sold me on picking up this radio. Thanks
The video I was looking for. Thanks.
Thank you for this video brother! 👍 Trying to set this up with the R7FG receiver in my new 6x6 crawler!
Thanks, I have referd back to video a few times for help with this radio system cause I’m checking a few features at a time then test them.
Well done! Time to go look for those TRX4 setup videos now!
Excellent tutorial
Thank you for the highly informative video!
Thank you so much for this video, it really helped me out when deciding if I wanted this or the Flysky. Your overview of the menu options, and even navigating the menu, really brings the manual into context (it was clearly written by engineers, for engineers). All the features, along with the range and the ability to run SBUS protocol really swayed me towards this radio. This video and your others will be a very helpful reference while using this. Thank you!
Thank you, glad I could help.
Great video man! Thank you for going so far into detail on this model . I was surprised to see you had a review for the radiolink to begin with seeing as it mostly show popularity over seas with the Aussie crowd. I only wish it would have the ability for "goofy" steer. Being an ambidextrous person, some controls just feel better flipped. As always, keepi up the good spread of knowledge sir! Thanks again!
You can reverse each channel
I have one of these. I love the radio. I have six vehicles on this radio. I use it with my Losi SCTE, Associated B5M, Associated B5T, Redcat Gen8, Associated 6.1D and my HPI E10. The only complaint I have is with the receivers. They come apart very easily. Especially in my race vehicles. My solution was to take a large piece of shrink tubing and shrink it around the receiver. This stops the receiver from coming apart. I will be posting a how to on this on my page. Great video btw. Excellent channel.
Pennsylvania Trainman thank you for being a part of the channel. I haven’t had an issue with the receiver coming apart yet
Your welcome sir. I'm pretty hard on some of my stuff. It seems to be holding up fine in my Gen8 though.
you can use the sticker on your car? I did it
Do you have any range issues with this? I'm running one of my 1/8 6s cars on a flysky and its cutting out bad. I've been thinking about this radio.
Fantastic review, this was very imformative
Quality walk through. Thank you.
The dual mixing function of the RC6GS is also great. I think you can try to demonstrate the dual mixing function. I use it on my DIY boat and tank, which perfectly solves the use of my dual motor equipment.
Thanks man this helped me alot! 👍
Thanks so much! Really helpful!!
Thanks 👍 Great information!
Amazing video! Massive help! I come from the old school stuff so still learning the newer digital systems. I just got this in for review and it came with no manual so I'm having to cheat. Lol
Thank you for this video!
Thank you very much sir for the review, can't wait the next video for 4ws😁😁👍👍👍👍
4ws is interesting with setting up the mix for it, it appears at this point that its a simple turn it on and off in the menu and the gyro still works fine on the front servo.
@@ExocagedRC thank you sir 😆😆👍👍
This radio works well with the bastens quad steer module for proper 4WS.
nice review, did you make the follow up videos about testing the radio in the models? I could not find it....would like to see how it works with the rustler, thinking of this radio for my E-Revo and wonder if the gyro will work since the servo is upside down
Got mine today no updates needed telemetry and all mixes already flashed with 7 ch rx. Lots of features seed is nice feature,
Thanks man
I planning buy one these. Question. This radio has countdown timer? I will use on buggy race and need this timer to alert when I need go to pit.
Hello… I ended up getting the v3 model thanks for reviews… was wondering if the receivers can handle up to 8.4 bec for servos ??? Got the maxx6 on xmaxx reffs 500 servo…
Hi.. i have a question. How to set channel 6 to Aux button on the transmitter..?
I never had an rc so I bought an inexpensive Redcat Dunchee Ridgerock crawler as my first RC.. Has motor on axle (2 motors), and 4 wheel steering (4 settings), this is all ok but I want to take it a step further and control the 2 motors independently (at times I may want 100% for the front and 50% from the rear - sort of drag the rear).. There is a reason for this - in climbing sometimes the rear will cause you to flip over backwards, where as if it were not powered the front would pull it up, also on decline the rear would drag with breaking more from the rear than the front.. Can this controller do all that I want.. Basically I want to be able to control both motors independently and still have the 2 steering servo's offer 1) front wheel steering, 2) all wheel steering 3) crap walk steering 4) rear wheel steering.. The included radio controller does everything except control the 2 motor independently..
Love the videos! For more of a Basher lineup and some speed run cars (have a OutKast, Kraton, xmaxx, slash 4x4, and waiting on my infraction) which one would you recommend between this radio and the gt5? I’m so undecided between the two and can’t make up my mind. Any help would be appreciated
NotSoJDM with the speed run cars I’d use this RC6GS because the gyro works well and you can adjust throttle speed, I haven’t found that feature on the gt5. The speed setting will allow you to pull the trigger and throttle will ramp up as it’s programmed. There is a link in the description to get one of these radios too.
Exocaged RC will definitely be using your link, it’s the least I can do for your very informative and very helpful videos! Thank you and I really appreciate the reply! So the rc6gs for all my cars!!
Exocaged RC would you recommend me getting the rc6gs for my speedrun cars and the gt5 for my bashers? Or should I just stick with the rc6gs for my whole lot?
NotSoJDM in all honesty the RC6GS has more features than the gt5. Receivers are cheap at $16-$20 or so, so if you have 10 or less vehicles this would work for all of them.
Is there any way to turn theat beeping off? It is kinda horrid.
Do you use one hand so you can hold a beer?
Youre videos have been super helpful with this radio. I have a question that I can't figure out. I want to be able to use the "aux" button in front of the steering wheel for my winch in and out on my scx10ii. First is it possible on this radio to accomplish this, second, if it is possible, could you possibly advise on how to accomplish this? I appreciate your help and time.
If I remember correctly it’s in the button assignment area? I know you can do the normal buttons on it.
I currently have it on the 3 way switch "swb" and it works great, my problem is that I keep bumping it turning it on in or out. I was trying like crazy to figure out how to put it on that momentary aux switch but can't seem to get it to fucntion the way I need it to for a winch. It seems like that switch has its own assignment for each movement IE up down and in. Which I believe may be a mixing in the radio but i can't seem to get that part worked out correctly.
Just bought
How do you set reverse speed? Mine runs full speed when I hit reverse.
Make a video setting this radio up on trx4. I am unable to get my diff locking servos setup correctly. If there is already information out there let me know.
This should help ua-cam.com/video/zEwZBb5Lvcs/v-deo.html
Is there any way to have a shortcut to the steering expo, like if switching between bashing and speed runs?
Not that I know of.
It's alarming at the receiver and in Black at San TX
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Also do you know if there's any way to set up a brake failsafe for brushless, without it going in reverse? (if the esc is set up as fwd/brake/reverse)
The point of the gyro is to keep it stable, it’s very very sensitive on this radio. If you set the fail safe for brake, with the esc setup for reverse, it will hit reverse. Best to set if for neutral.
Or set the esc for no brake. Then your failsafe will actually be brake??
I am having a problem getting the gyro to work. I have the receiver set up in the box with room to get to the button but since I can’t see it, I really can’t tell how to access the button. Any tips here?
Hi, sir. Are you using R7FG receiver? You can use VR knob to adjust the gyro sensitivity or turn on/off the gyro.
Here is the introduction of gyro function on R7FG for your reference. Gyro Introduction
5.1 Gyro Function
The R7FG integrated gyro for professional car drifting can be enabled and disabled. When it’s enabled, the turning stability can be maximized during competition. When there is false position, gyro function keeps the car straight forward and turn precisely.
5.2 Gyro Enabled
Factory setting is gyro function OFF by default.
Short press ID SET three times with interval less than 1 second, the RED indicator flashes three times. Red LED on/off indicates the gyro function is on/off.
5.3 Gyro Phase
When the gyro forward is enabled, try to turn the model car to check if the gyro is correcting the wheels. Normally, the wheels should turn right to correct when the car is turned left while the wheels should turn left to correct when the car is turned right. If the gyro phase is reversed, short press the binding button (ID SET) twice in 1 second in mode 3 and mode 4. The indicator flashes once means the gyro phase setting is complete.
5.4 Transmitter Sensitivity Adjustment
Gyro sensitivity setting is CH3 by default (factory setting) and can be adjusted by the VR rotary switch. Percentage is displayed when sensitivity is adjusted while the bigger percentage means higher sensitivity. If the VR rotary switch/CH3 is set with other function, MODE can be changed to STD in GYRO setting of the menu to adjust gyro sensitivity with buttons Dec(-) and Inc(-). Here is the link for you. www.radiolink.com/r7fg_manual If any question about RadioLink products please feel free to contact us. Our email is: after_service@radiolink.com.cn
What channel is best to connect a Gas rc kill switch to? Does it matter since you have so many menu options to assign each channel?
Hello, sir. It depends on you. Except channel 1 steering, channel 2 throttle, you can connect it to any one of the channel, and assign any switch to control the channel.
Do you prefer this RadioLink RC6GS or the FlySky GT5..?
André Charland both have benefits, the gt5 is sleeker and easier to drive one handed. This RC6GS has more features plus mixing. I guess it depends on what vehicle I’m running as to which one I will choose.
Ok, I've ordered a RadioLink RC6GS V2, now how do I rain proof/water proof this? Thanks.
Hello, sir. R7FG receiver is splash-proof. You can check this video: ua-cam.com/video/fkNahgmQ7kI/v-deo.html And please make sure R7FG plugs keep dry when after splashwater, any question just feel free contact us. Our email is: after_service@radiolink.com.cn
I’ve been thinking about buying one of these for my Gen 8. I have a GT-5 for my second Gen 8. Which one do you like better?
I mean which one do you prefer running the Gen 8?
John Fulwider I have a gt5 in the Gen8 right now. IMO go with the Gt5. It’s way easier to drive one handed and it has plenty of features for it. This one has more features but they aren’t really needed.
@@ExocagedRC thanks.
I chose to get the RadioLink RC6GS because it claimed a range of 600 meters and I am building a WLTOYS 124018 buggy with FPV so I thought this having telemetry (RSSI, battery voltage...) would be a great radio.
My disappointments:
1- Physical issues:
- Radio looks and feels cheap in the hand, plastic feels flimsy, its grip is thin and has no rubber or anything, my plain simple Spektrum DX2E is by far more ergonomical, better built and feels good in the hand.
- The DSC plug was off center which looked ugly and there was a large piece of dirt/crap was lodged under the screen glass and there were fingerprints under the glass. So, upon receipt of the radio I had to disassemble it, resolder the DSC connector on the board properly so its hole gets aligned with the hole in the radio body and disassembled the screen to wipe it properly and remove the dirt!
2- Functional issues:
- Most disappointing functionality lack for me is the absence of a steering dual rate knob/button. i.e. there is a steering dual rate function in the menu, but you set it and it remains fixed, there is no knob or button to adjust the steering dual rate on the go which is very important to me, during speed runs I lower the rate and when I want to do offroad, more steering is always helpful.
- There is no Timer function.
- The telemetry car battery voltage reading is off by 0.25 volts.
This is sad and unfortunate and now I am looking at getting rid of this radio especially after reading a lot of forums where everybody says the same things and apparently RadioLink don't care about their customers' feedback and won't be doing anything to resolve that. Also if you watch some youtube reviews on this radio, they are all good and positive, typical of paid commercials...
Interesting points. But I’m not paid, not at all. I didn’t notice the .25v but I didn’t put a meter on it either. Steering dual rate isn’t something I ever mess with. If you notice in the vast majority of my other videos with faster vehicles I’m using the Flysky gt5 because of the ergonomics. The 6gs has some good features. Sorry yours have had issues like this.
@@ExocagedRC Well I decided to get this radio after watching several reviews on youtube and all were positive except for the ergonomics thing everybody did mention that it was not great. But functionally I am getting more and more disappointed, today I also discovered one very crappy thing, it seems like the operating system of this radio was done by a beginner and somebody who is not very familiar with the hobby and actual usage. I decided to test the FailSafe function, went into the failsafe menu, kept the trigger and steering in the neutral position and saved. When I turned off the radio the car moved forward slowly!!!! Then I figured out the issue, I had a +5 set in the throttle subtrim, so in order to let the car remain OFF with the radio OFF, I needed to set the throttle position in the failsafe menu to -5!!! go figure this out, what crap is this and then what is the use of setting the failsafe with the actual steering wheel and trigger if it does not actually recalculate the needed effective position you are currently holding!!! You have to guess whether to add or subtract the subtrim value!!!! Now I would order maybe the FlySky GT5 but I am afraid I will not have enough range and it does not have telemetry! The spectrum DX5C seems like a nice radio but it doesn't even have ABS so I might pass on all the budget radios, save some money and later on buy something really outstanding having all features like a high end Futaba or Sanwa but again their problem is expensive receivers...
I bought this radio but i have problem with the GYRO, it seems to work backwards🤷♂️ no matter what i do... i drive forward the car just is all over the place, i reverse it goes straight line! I already sent the buyer on ebay but im still waiting for soulution.
you have to press the button on the receiver to reverse the gyro. its kinda odd on that part
@@ExocagedRC can you explain further please ?
@@ExocagedRC are you talking about this:
B. Gyro Phase
When the gyro forward is enabled, try to turn the model car to check if the gyro is correcting the wheels.
Normally, the wheels should turn right to correct when the car is turned left while the wheels should turn left to
correct when the car is turned right. If the gyro phase is reversed, short press the binding button (ID SET)
twice in 1 second. The Red indicator flashes twice means the gyro phase setting is complete.
Could you setup 4 wheel steering with this radio?
Azaza Siswoyo I’ve got a truck setup and ready to record a 4ws video. Setting it up is a simple mix between the ST and any channel 3-6. It’s not adjustable quickly as you have to go into the menu to adjust anything
@@ExocagedRC thanks for the answers 👍 i'm thinking to get a new rx to start into crawlers, either one of this rc6gs or fs-gt5.
Azaza Siswoyo tough call, if you have a winch the gt5 may be the better choice but receivers for the 6gs is cheaper. The other option is a hacked gt3c. It’s what I use in comps and is 8ch and can work anything. I have videos on that radio as well.
@@ExocagedRC thanks that's very helpful, i'll go check that one out. Again, thank you very much.
What's the point of the gyro? Just makes my car unstable... I thought it might be good for speed runs
dont set it too high or it will make it unstable
Drifting guys use it more than anything....
Rccgs V2 alarm
Yeah like my Radio Link but why this Radio eats up my new batterys in on houre (low battery sign flashes) ???
It probably has a super cheap voltage regulator. The Flysky gt3 radios are the same way. If you "mod" them with a better regulator, they last much longer.
@@michaelfinn606 do you know a tutorial?
I also used it, I have one 3s lipo, it saves battery I think. Do you use the AA batteries?
@@ka4172 store.rcaddict.us/products/flysky-gt3b-voltage-regulator I bought the regulator off Mouser electronics, but this site also has the right one and and easy PDF to follow. It allows for smaller batteries; I usually remove the AA battery tray and install a plug for a 2s LiFE as they don't lose voltage as fast as LiPo when not in use.
@@michaelfinn606 I suggest you use the LIPO, it saves battery
Aye I have a question about the
Hi, Sir. If you have any problem on RadioLink products. Pls send email to us: after_service@radiolink.com.cn We'll help you solve it.
Are they pricey?
james192197 around $75. There are links in the description
ABS is LITERALLY all I came for lol. Great video otherwise. 👍🏿
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Using it for 9ver a year now. It's not really energy efficient.
Ow and don't use it in rainy conditions it quits on you when wet.
ah ok, I haven't had it long enough to get longevity and durability yet, thank you for the info.
@@ExocagedRC I do like it though. Range is great
This Radio eats my battery energy in short time (pretty fast)
@@ka4172 I use a lipo now. Much better
The abs has a fault🤬
Im a logical person, not crazy & dyslexic, so i Must reverse my trigger. The abs doesn't follow the trigger reverse, so when i push forwards to go forward the abs starts to work & nothing when i break.
STM is good, its Mix, it has 3 settings Off, N & E, not sure what the 1 does maybe its straight line & turning but the other E i think, will start the abs when turning & breaking.
IDLE UP. throttle & brake are on same servo, its to give more revs on tick over or more brake if car creeps forward.
I did know what Accel, Sub-trim, or Alt, so thanks for that.
Gyro, i dont know what Mix is or how it could cause nothing but problems so i keep ot off.
The fail safe is DANGEROUS on electric, it needs to be about 2% so break works & it doesn't shoot backward as you show at 23%
Fail safe is really a nitro thing to slam on breaks. So throttle doesn't stay open & you dont run after it & land on your face like me🤕
Nicely Done Brother 👍👍..This System is Packed with Features like the full programming on every channel...Check Out my Mixing Video for Tracked Dual Motor RC's... ✌️😎👍 HFLPRCing
its junk i own it i know its junk
What kind of issues did you run into?
@@hillie47 I have three models if you turn all them on at same time transmitter run all at same time and if you change model nothing changes
@@paulbragdon573 Wow, holy crap, that is bad. No firmware fixes available?
@@paulbragdon573 Forgot to ask... was that on the V1 or the V2 that's been out for a little while?