These radios are known to work for Robot Combat. They are modern "spread spectrum" digital radios which allow several robots to be operated at the same time with no radio interference among them. Also, they will "fail safe" appropriately if used with a standard receiver. Radios in this list can currently be purchased.
Currently Available Radios
| Name |
Style |
Channels |
Protocol |
Price |
Mixing |
Receiver Option |
Notes
|
| Flysky FS-i6 |
Twin Stick |
6 |
AFHDS 2A |
$60 |
Elevon / V-Tail |
FS-iA6: 7grams |
Widely used, well documented (see Combat Guide)
|
| Flysky FS-i6X |
Twin Stick |
6 |
AFHDS 2A |
$60 |
Elevon / V-Tail |
FS-iA6B: 7grams |
Widely used, well documented (see Combat Guide)
|
| Turnigy Evolution / Pro |
Game Controller |
8 |
AFHDS 2A |
$80 |
None |
FS-iA6: 7grams |
Touchscreen - no mixing
|
| Flysky Noble NB4 |
Pistol |
4 |
AFHDS 3 |
$180-$200 |
Tank Steering |
SR215: 6 grams |
Easy to program
|
| Spektrum DX5 Pro |
Pistol |
5 |
DSMR/DSM2 |
$300 |
Tank Steering |
FGr4S: 5.1 grams |
-
|
| Spektrum DX6i |
Twin Stick |
6 |
DSM/DSM2 |
$200 |
Yes |
AR620: 8grams |
-
|
| Taranis Q X7 |
Twin Stick |
24 |
ACCESS |
$140 |
Programable |
Archer R4: 3.8grams |
OpenTX Firmware (Combat Guide)
|
| Turnigy T6A |
Twin Stick |
6 |
AFHDS |
$40 |
Yes |
TR6A: 8grams |
Requires computer and cable to program.
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Legacy radio systems can work perfectly, but they use older protocols, and you can't reliably buy new receivers that work with them. You can sometimes find replacement receivers on eBay or other sites, but if you are starting out there are plenty of inexpensive radios to choose from.
Legacy Radio Systems
| Name |
Style |
Channels |
Protocol |
Price |
Mixing |
Receiver Option |
Notes
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