Futaba RC Video Update: S.bus (Serial Bus) RC Receiver & Servo System

[@RadicalRC]

Neat product with lots of features. I can see where people are going to think they can run many servos on a single 22 guage wire, in the example it's a high performance airplane running 14 servos on one 22 guage red and black wire. I am sure it's not their intent to suggest such a thing, however the video may lead some people to actually try that. Perhaps it could be redone clairifying what a solid setup would look like? Dave

[@repalmore]

This isn't that new as technology goes. In fact they tried this in the automotive industry years ago but it was a nightmare for the average mechanic to trouble shoot. This isn't exactly the same as the auto stuff. This looks like it's a really well thought out system. I really like the concept of programming a servo to a channel and plug it in any where. You can now leave out a lot of the programing details in each model on your transmitter. Like the retract slow down. In fact, you could probably use the same program for most of you s bus air craft. Not exactly so but if the planes are similar, why not? I'm still chucking foamies but the future looks very bright for this tech. Great job Futaba.

[@kersyboy]

futaba!! simply the best

[@hobbico]

@Planehazza No a new transmitter is not required.

[@hobbico]

@YaMaHaCrAzY68 The battery may be connected directly to the receiver or anywhere along the S.Bus system.

[@mmosca]

Will futaba also bring out the r6007s receiver to the us market? They seem to be great for us helicopter pilots with modern flybarless systems.

[@kunjuslalmoney196]

How to program(How to install) S.Bus servos with GYA 430 or 431 using the application within the 18MZ transmitter and 7008SB receiver analog 1-7,S-Bus 8-16 witch channel could I choose Aileron CH1,Elevator CH2 Rudder CH4 and GyAileron CH5,GYElevatorCH7,GYRudderCH8 are analog but I need S-Bus channel only please reference

[@gsm1021]

It sounds great but the price is way out there. With Spektrum coming out with X-Plus do you think Futaba will lower the price on the Anaolg S-Bus cables. And why does the analog S-Bus cable not come with the programmer. You want us to use this stuff but your are not trying hard enough to put it on the market.

[@tmjacks1]

I you install more battery packs at other locations will one switch turn off all power? Thanks Todd

[@electronkid710]

Hi I am new to twirling up planes and I have a question. I want to wire up a 12 channel plane with a futaba system but leave all of the existing servos and everything the same. now I'm guessing all servos are not programable and would have to be plugged into the channel that will be controlling it but can I use the S.bus system without programming servos? like would adding an extension to an 8 channel receiver make like channel 9, 10, 11, and 12 or would programable servos need to be added?

[@hobbico]

@tmjacks1 No, you would need a switch for each pack.

[@unitedelectrician4334]

can u tell me how u use it in muti roto or drone I am having the t6k and how can I apply s bus in to my FC

[@mechanizeddeath]

Very cool

[@sharpbidz]

how does the system know the difference between left and right wings?

[@Planehazza]

can't wait for this. I'm assuming a new Tx isn't needed?

[@Nightfelluponme]

I need a receiver for my Futaba Skysport T4YF, 35.060 MHZ, 5 or 6 channels... Any suggestions?

[@LigthningII]

Break you display model down, cable by cable and connection by connections. Futaba is generally difficult to program as it is. This will be useful to me. Thanks.

[@rcnut812]

Once you get used to Futaba programming every other transmitter manufacturer's programming seems no where near as complete and useful as Futaba's. They also don't use the end consumer as quality control/testers of their products,like Spectrum for example. Futaba does things right.

[@LigthningII]

Please spend more time on using the hub. You are covering this material as though the reviewer is familiar with the system. If you want to sell this product, assume that the reviewer has no knowledge with it. Do another video and take you time, please. I will purchase this system once I become comfortable with it.

[@interman7715]

This futaba system is far superior to the spectrum x plus system and cheaper.Where I come from spectrum 12 channel reciever and x plus module is nearly $400.00 and it only works with spectrum.

[@davew1234]

I love Futaba but think they have lost the plot. A single cable break can loose you all or many of your servos. You are locked into Futaba for everything, and to be honest it makes no difference where your servos are slowed from! Can you run two Rx on this? Kinda important in a ship big/fast enough to need 14 servos ! This is asolution looking for a problem that simply doesnt exist for most modelers.

[@chandley43231]

can i use my 14sg to program sbd-1 if so how or do i still nee to buy the programmer??

[@rcnut812]

The 14sg has a built in S.bus programmer. Futaba really makes some of the most first rate hardware on the market. I like the 14sg very much. It really does seem like a transmitter that will be highly relevant for years to come.