IFLYBVM2

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I noticed the new Spektrum iX20 is up on Horizon's site-
I know the iX12 got mixed reviews, but am curious to know what opinions are on this new model.
PS-I fly JR, so no dog in the fight, just curious. Does look like they have addressed some of the concerns that guys had on the iX12, like boot time for example.
-Mike O.

Gary Szetlak

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Disappointing is the only word needed to describe it. I've been looking forward to a new offering from Spektrum but this gives the same appearance of a toy like the rest of the IX line, they even dumped the machined aluminum gimbals that were on the DX20, and still want $1400 (with no receiver) I love my DX18 but I guess it's time to try brand other than Spektrum
Gary

LGM Graphix

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I keep hoping spektrum will come out with something that I like. I have all JR equipment and still love my 12X's but the day will come that I need to replace them inevitably. I really have zero desire to leave the DSM2 / DSMX modulation though as I would have to replace a boatload of receivers. I've never seen a DX20 in person, the DX18's just feel toyish and the gimbals are not anywhere near the smoothness of the 12X. The DX20 was something I was looking at but it was discontinued awfully fast. The IX12 looked interesting but I read too many negative comments about it to want to jump on the train too early. I honestly don't need or want the telemetry stuff, the idea of a windows based operating system doesn't sit well with me really. The 12X still has more processing power than I'll ever use, I just wish there was something out there with the feel and user friendliness of the 12X. Granted everything would be a learning curve but i get headaches just reading about Jeti and trying to understand it. I am computer stupid, I need more point and click type stuff.

BarracudaHockey

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The interface is way faster than the iX12 which was one of the big gripes.

Felt pretty good in my hands but I didn't get to fly it.

E.N.T.

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I am a KISS guy, that's why I keep my trusty DX 18 over any other brand.

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sysiek

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bodywerks

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kind of same boat, although I have not lost a single aircraft on spektrum since the dx7 has come out, not even a hold. And I've done everything frome quad racing to thermal duration/ thermal competition, and giant scale aerobatics, edf and turbine jets. Hard to let go of what works. Currently have a dx18 and ix12. Ix12 has had to earn my trust due to recent reviews/ experiences of others, but other than booting slow and responding to programming inputs at less than lightning speed, it's been flawless also.
I'll probably never go futaba due to past personal experience, but jrpropo and the powerbox Core have sparked my interest recently.
Gotta say though, the 12310T receiver has features no one can compete with. Makes it hard to give up as well.

Gary Szetlak

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I agree I first started with the dx7 and progressed through to the dx18, I am currently at a standstill with my current project because receivers have been on backorder and the delivery dates have been pushed back again now to January. I would much rather stay with the DX18 but I question what is going on at Spektrum. They've announced the ix20 but do not even have a 9ch (let alone a 12 or 20) to sell with it.

bodywerks

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I got word that it's not a technology or foreign trade issue. They ran out of a specific chip, and their notable supplier was behind on production, and they will not switch suppliers for obvious reasons.
you'd be best off looking on Ebay or rc groups. I have seen two on Ebay and 5 on groups in just the past week.

jetguy34695

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I am now converting all my jet the the Powerbox Core all i can say is WOW 26 4096 bit resolution fully proportional channels telemetry in real time great touch screen that is readable in full sun light better the cell phone displays easy programming a must see

Desertlakesflying

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And almost twice the cost, not to mention the utterly overpriced receivers that would cost less than a car to replace them all?

jetguy34695

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i don't think $89 for a 26 channel receiver is over priced for the piece of mind when flying a $10,000 + Jet i guess spectrum works for some people and foamies but there are many choices when picking your equipment from price quality and user preferences i don't what this to turn into a my transmitter is better then yours. I have not posted anything on RCU in a long time because it seems like every post becomes a pissing contest and to me changing out the receivers in all my planes would cost me a lot less then loosing one plane.

By the way each Powerbox Core receiver is actually 2 receivers in one

sc0tt

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That's not exactly a true statement - the $89 PBR-26D has no servo outputs and is designed to be used with a PB power supply system, so add hundreds more to the total cost per installation.
https://powerbox-americas.com/collec...4161856#tabs-4

I did consider switching to Powerbox because their products are great and cost is a non-issue for me. However, I've had many years of reliable Spektrum use so I will be trying the iX20.

bodywerks

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yep, very true. You get telemetry, servo ganging and other programming features, gyro capability, true power redundancy, and antenna signal diversity all built into one unit for under $200(and the gyro for under$100) all in one package. Definitely hard to beat.
But at least powerbox also offers its own accessories to accommodate the same(albeit at a significantly higher cost). Futaba has yet to come ot with anything to suit advanced users. Heck, XPS, had to step up and offer signal diversity for them As well as data logging. Still no gyro system tho...

Smokeyr67

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I think it’s impossible to start a radio thread without another brands fan boy taking it off on a tangent.

Im not a Spektrum fan (I do have a DX 9 for BNF stuff), and I won’t be buying an iX 20, but it does deserve its own thread without any brandist bull****e.

On topic (ish) will Spektrum produce something akin to Power box and Jeti ecosystems or remain primarily a producer of tx and rx’s?

Westwindpilot86

Spencer K

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Westwindpilot86

I would love to get one too Spencer. But I want to have a few beta testers get the bugs worked out. Thanks for volunteering.

Spencer K

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andy boy

Oh well, being a Futaba fanboy, I currently have the 16SZ was thinking the 32MZ! I BTW, absolutely love the bells and whistles and was disappointed to find out No WiFi, only 18CH must use multiprop somthing or other?? to get the 32 CH and @ half resolution! limited voice and took away the camera that was on the 18MZ. a few other things but for me these are things that I want. So I've ordered the iX20 from Local Hobby shop. Can't wait... ��

Desertlakesflying

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You're not the only one.....

sysiek

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patrnflyr

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sysiek

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patrnflyr

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Sebastian, in all fairness, you are completely right. The receiver debacle is ridiculous. RUMOR has it that they’ve adjusted suppliers due to the tariffs by having one vendor make the products in China, then have them assembled in Vietnam to be shipped to the US. I’m sure, if this or something similar is going on, there will be major hiccups. Maybe it’s just some possible chip supply issues. Who knows?!? They certainly are tight lipped about it. This is the SECOND major marketing SNAFU by Spektrum. Remember when they discontinued the DX20 with nothing to replace it for over a year? I’ve also noticed in the last few weeks that the PowerSafe 9 channel receiver has been discontinued too. Maybe because it was too similar in footprint to the 12 channel and they felt it was redundant.

I’ve also been following the CORE launch closely but eventually settled on my ix20. I noticed they are short of receivers above 9 channels without adding equipment or going to one of the much larger and more expensive PowerBox items. I wonder if the 12-16 channel units need were just underestimated by the radio providers?

I sure hope that they’re learning from this and won’t let it happen again.