I've been recently looking into radio control as well. In addition to what
ioan said, Spektrum makes pretty cheap radios that have a lot of support.
You can also buy them locally and on websites besides HobbyKing (B&H,
Amazon, any other RC site).

The other brand that people seem to like is Futaba.

-Alex


On Wed, Aug 6, 2014 at 9:19 AM, ioan ghip <[email protected]> wrote:

> This is a good transmitter can be loaded with open source software
> "open-tx". It also come with a acceptable receiver (that's what I have and
> I love it):
>
> http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8992__Turnigy_9X_9Ch_Transmitter_w_Module_8ch_Receiver_Mode_2_v2_Firmware_.html
>
> If you can spend more money, get this one, this is the latest and
> greatest (you can get up to 16 channels on it):
>
> http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__61356__FrSky_2_4GHz_ACCST_TARANIS_X9D_Digital_Telemetry_Radio_System_Mode_2_New_Battery.html
>
> As for receivers, if you get the second one, look on hobbyking website for
> FrSky receivers, any will do nicely.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Aug 6, 2014 at 12:54 AM, free cycle <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>>
>> I have started a DIY quadcopter project. So far I have built the frame
>> and installed the motors (CF2822 1200KV) and controllers (30A) and the
>> openpilot CC3D flight controller. I'm looking for recommendations on a
>> receiver and radio control system and any other quadcopter build tips that
>> you may have.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Scott
>>
>>
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