Commander Basic transmitter module

Commander Basic - the cost-effective entry-level solution

In addition to the two Commander transmitters, there is a conversion system for the Futaba F-14 system. Specifically, this works by giving the transmitter an additional circuit board with the commander electronics and eight switches. This board fits exactly into the top right option slot, it is connected to the existing main board of the Futaba system. A small additional housing with the display for model selection, basic settings and the most important telemetry data is attached to the transmitter. The range of functions does not come close to the Commander SA-1000, but for most truck models this equipment is sufficient for a comfortable entry. Existing Futaba remote controls (also FC-16) can be converted into Commander at low cost.

The original electronics of the Futaba remain unchanged during the conversion, the system can still run models on 40 MHz. In the Commander mode, in addition to the 8 original proportional channels, there are also 12 switching channels and two additional proportional channels. The models can be selected via the display, all important settings can be changed on the receiver and a minimum of telemetry data (model battery voltage, operating time) is displayed.

•     Conversion kit suitable for Futaba F14; FC-16 (requires housing machining)
•     Proportional channels: 10 (8 + 2)
•     Switching channels: 12
•     Model memory: 50
•     Display 52x25mm, 128x64 pixels
•     Suitable for all ScaleART Commander receivers

This article only concerns the transmitter module including the display unit