Some low cost alternatives
The main cost of small self built Radio Control planes are motors and the Receivers .... there are a few cheap options (prices are approximate):
Motors
The Parkzone gearboxes as replacement parts are quite expensive, but there are cheap ones:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__17155__Micro_Power_system_w_Gearbox_GPS_8_1s_.html
$7
This motor is same size as the ParkZone CHAMP / T-28 etc motor but you need to change the pinion gear.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=11005
$4
Receivers that work with popular Transmitters
Hitec (Aurora/Optima) Rx
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__27174__2_4Ghz_A_FHSS_Compatible_5CH_Micro_Receiver_Hitec_Minima_compatible_.html
$14
Spektrum (DSM2) Compatible Receivers
With standard servo connectors.
6 channel 3.7g with case removed.$6
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__28554__OrangeRx_R615_Spektrum_JR_DSM2_Compatible_6Ch_2_4Ghz_Receiver.html
A lighter 2.5g 4 channel version $10
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11972__OrangeRx_R410_Spektrum_DSM2_Compatible_4Ch_2_4Ghz_Receiver.html
The same receiver but 2g and with micro connectors for the 1.7g and 2.2g HobbyKing servos. $10
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18827__OrangeRx_R415_Spektrum_DSM2_Compatible_4Ch_Micro_2_4Ghz_Receiver.html
Motors
The Parkzone gearboxes as replacement parts are quite expensive, but there are cheap ones:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__17155__Micro_Power_system_w_Gearbox_GPS_8_1s_.html
$7
This motor is same size as the ParkZone CHAMP / T-28 etc motor but you need to change the pinion gear.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=11005
$4
Receivers that work with popular Transmitters
Hitec (Aurora/Optima) Rx
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__27174__2_4Ghz_A_FHSS_Compatible_5CH_Micro_Receiver_Hitec_Minima_compatible_.html
$14
Spektrum (DSM2) Compatible Receivers
With standard servo connectors.
6 channel 3.7g with case removed.$6
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__28554__OrangeRx_R615_Spektrum_JR_DSM2_Compatible_6Ch_2_4Ghz_Receiver.html
A lighter 2.5g 4 channel version $10
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11972__OrangeRx_R410_Spektrum_DSM2_Compatible_4Ch_2_4Ghz_Receiver.html
The same receiver but 2g and with micro connectors for the 1.7g and 2.2g HobbyKing servos. $10
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18827__OrangeRx_R415_Spektrum_DSM2_Compatible_4Ch_Micro_2_4Ghz_Receiver.html
An excellent alternative for Spektrum transmitters.
The Lemon range of DSM2/DSMX compatibles have a good reputation for reliability and quality. They make two low cost 6 channel receivers with JST-SH 1.00mm (AR6400 brick) type connectors and JST-ZH 1.5mm (AR 6300 type) connectors. Unfortunately none with the Molex Picoblade 1.25mm connector found on the 1.7 and 2.2 g servos.
www.lemon-rx.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=59
The 6 channel is however available in a "no-pin" version at US$5.75 and 1.4g which makes an excellent small receiver if you solder the servos directly to the board.
www.lemon-rx.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=94
MicronWings in Brisbane stocks these locally for quicker delivery.
www.micronwings.com/Products/ReceiverLM6chLTBareBoard/index.shtml
The Lemon range of DSM2/DSMX compatibles have a good reputation for reliability and quality. They make two low cost 6 channel receivers with JST-SH 1.00mm (AR6400 brick) type connectors and JST-ZH 1.5mm (AR 6300 type) connectors. Unfortunately none with the Molex Picoblade 1.25mm connector found on the 1.7 and 2.2 g servos.
www.lemon-rx.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=59
The 6 channel is however available in a "no-pin" version at US$5.75 and 1.4g which makes an excellent small receiver if you solder the servos directly to the board.
www.lemon-rx.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=94
MicronWings in Brisbane stocks these locally for quicker delivery.
www.micronwings.com/Products/ReceiverLM6chLTBareBoard/index.shtml
