I haven't flown an rc plane in a long time, but the kids are out of the house this Fall and I wanted to get back into it. I got the mini wanderer kit and am slowly and carefully assembling it--it's the first model I'll have built myself! I'm also researching the electronics. I understand the general principles of how it all works but am getting a bit overwhelmed deciding which specific parts to buy in each category.
Could anyone recommend a basic setup: receiver, ESC, servos, and battery? I bought the brushed drive with folding propeller for mini gliders motor with the kit, thinking I might be able to reuse some of the now-decades old electronics from my old planes but, upon examination, I nixed that idea.
And then, the big question: which transmitter. This is a hobby and will remain a hobby. I want it to be fun and relaxing, so don't plan on doing anything fancy. And while I don't have to go discount, I don't want to spend for something I won't need. (I'm also pretty good at getting machines, including computers, to work, so I'm not worried about complexity.)
And the obligatory question: what am I forgetting/missing?
Thanks for any help!
Could anyone recommend a basic setup: receiver, ESC, servos, and battery? I bought the brushed drive with folding propeller for mini gliders motor with the kit, thinking I might be able to reuse some of the now-decades old electronics from my old planes but, upon examination, I nixed that idea.
And then, the big question: which transmitter. This is a hobby and will remain a hobby. I want it to be fun and relaxing, so don't plan on doing anything fancy. And while I don't have to go discount, I don't want to spend for something I won't need. (I'm also pretty good at getting machines, including computers, to work, so I'm not worried about complexity.)
And the obligatory question: what am I forgetting/missing?
Thanks for any help!