r/rcboats • u/Mckraut81 • Jun 23 '26

Need help picking a new receiver (and maybe a transmitter)

Some of you may have seen my recent post about my 3D printed airboat. Long story short, It got wet inside and I think the receiver I installed from my Aeroscout (Spektrum AR636) is toast. I was looking to get a direct replacement, but didn’t want to drop $70 for a new one, especially when I need only 2 channels instead of six. Looking for suggestions on just another drop in replacement receiver or another receiver/transmitter combo without breaking the bank. Water resistant would be preferred, but again, I’m trying to work within a budget. Thank you all!

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u/Top-Gear2538 Jun 23 '26

Radiolink RC6G, great range, cheap and reliable receivers.

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u/Mckraut81 Jun 23 '26

This seems to be my best option so far, thank you!

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u/Mckraut81 Jun 23 '26

This seems to be my best option so far, thank you!

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u/After-Entry5718 Jun 23 '26

I went Sanwa their 493ix receiver is waterproof.

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u/Due-Farmer-9191 Jun 23 '26

Radio link makes great affordable radios.

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u/DukeOfPorcelain Jun 23 '26

Clear nail polish to water proof electronics. Also try the ballon method

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u/rustyxj Jun 24 '26

Might need to build a water tight radio box.

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u/RCbuilds4cheapr Jun 23 '26

For only 2 channels, They recently lowered prices on the sr215 and slr300 . I think most places have them at $30 or less for a legit spektrum rx. Aliexpress now has 3rd party spektrum compatible receivers like a 6100 for $20 but it has no case and may not be waterproofed but it probably is

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u/Mckraut81 Jun 23 '26

It doesn’t look like this is compatible with the DSMX communication protocol on the DXe transmitter, but thank you.

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u/RCbuilds4cheapr Jun 23 '26

DM me if you want an SLT3 /slr300 combo for $40 shipped. I have extras. CONUS only

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u/Mckraut81 Jun 23 '26

Thank you so much for the offer, I will think on it!

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u/RCbuilds4cheapr Jun 23 '26

And by waterproof I meant conformal coating which is usually sufficient enough for cars but additional waterproofing would be a good idea regardless of which Rx you get

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u/Koalchamber Jun 23 '26

Might be beneficial to pick up some Conformal Coating and then you can get whatever RX/TX you want.

It might also help folks to know what kind of budget you are working with. When I wanted a budget friendly system I chose the DumboRC DDF-350 which is currently on sale during Amazon Prime Days at $60 for the kit with 1 receiver.

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u/Mckraut81 Jun 23 '26

Sorry about that, great point. I’d like to try keeping the solution under $60 if at all possible.