RCS replacement

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With the closing of RCS what can I replace my RCS transmitter with without replacing the loco electronics?
 
dunnyrail said:
What sort of transmitter as I cannot find RCS on the Webb now?
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I'm pretty certain they were Deltang based, so either PhilP or Fosworks could supply something that will work. The problem being the postage across the pond. I'm not sure whether anybody in the USA or Oz/New Zealand are offering post-Deltang type controllers
 
I can probably help..

There was a US supplier of the receivers, but I am d*mn*d if I can remember who it was, and whether he built Transmitters.

itsmcgee itsmcgee
If you can post a picture of your transmitter, and an idea of what you think the problem is, I can make some suggestions..

phil@rctrains.co.uk

PhilP
 
itsmcgee said:
With the closing of RCS what can I replace my RCS transmitter with without replacing the loco electronics?
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This company advertises in the New Zealand Garden Whistle magazine. Also you should contact Micron Radio Control in the UK because RCS used their products for a while.

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Peter Lucas
MyLocoSound
 

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That is a Deltang-based transmitter..

What is the problem with it?

My version is this:
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PhilP
 
itsmcgee said:
If I go to fosworks I will have to change to his receivers and I would prefer not to do that.View attachment 330340
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It was the DSM2 bit that I couldn't remember :rolleyes: In theory, you should be able to use any DSM2 Tx with your existing DSM2 Rxs, so shouldn't need to change anything inside the locos ...................... in theory :emo:
 
If you want to just buy a transmitter:

The magic words, are 'DSM', 'DSM2', 'Spektrum'..

When RC changed to 2.4Ghz, the manufacturers took the opportunity to grab their share of the market, by making the way the 'language' between the Tx and Rx proprietary.
Any other make, will not work.

itsmcgee itsmcgee has not said what the problem is, or if he just wants another transmitter..

PhilP
 
The unit I have is working fine. With several steam engines I was trying to be prepared for a transmitter failure. It's an old age thing :)
 
There is a RC business who is still hovering up the Deltang receivers..

He was on the Deltang list of suppliers (no longer on the Deltang site).
I have a few emails from him, but I am d*mn*d if I can remember the name. :(

PhilP
 
PhilP said:
Well 'we' who were based on Deltang, are now based on Micron modules..

So there are (at least) two of us making units that will work with your receivers.

PhilP
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Do you make and sell something that would work and that is similar to the unit I have? If so, please tell me how I can purchase one.
 
I have several different DSM2 RX and they all work with both RCS and Spektrum TX. Tony's philosophy was to be non- proprietary, and DSM2 was supported by several vendors.
 
Fred2179G said:
I had a Deltang kit, which worked but had limited range. Tony suggested it was because it was small and my hand obstructed the signal.
Last I checked (2023) Micron's website said they were producing a compatible TX?
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Whilst Deltang is ok for range it is nothing like so extensive as Fisworks. Even Crest is somewhat limited in comparison, I have some of all 3 systems.
 
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