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Windows CE R/C Transmitter

Posted by michael on from the where's-the-autopilot? dept.

Si24601 writes "Futaba has released details of a new radio transmitter, the 14MZ, that incorporates a 640x240 colour touch screen, runs Window CE and uses a Compact Flash card. As someone in the midst of building a semi-autonomous model yacht, this screams to be used for telemetry feedback. Fly RC Magazine has a review of the 14MZ."

6 of 169 comments (clear)

  1. Talk about MS being a bully. by Malluck · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Not only will it crash your computer, but with this new controller, it'll break your toys too.

  2. Windows based? by HexaByte · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Using a Windows based OS for your RC equipment? That will bring a whole new meaning to Crash Landing you plane! I'd only use it on the boats, since I can always row out and retrieve them. The planes, however, might come down a little unexpectedly.

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    HexaByte - he's a square and a half!
  3. yeah ok by NetMagi · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Like I REALLY want something running windows ANYTHING controlling my brushless R/C doing 60+ mph. This is one of those areas of tech where the item CANNOT fail. It's not acceptable for a lockup or restart to occur when you're R/C plane is in the middle of a stall or you're car/truck is doin 60mph str8 into a wall.

    I hope they have success with it, but I'd prefer one of the simpler computerized transmitters already on the market personally.

  4. Great by langedb · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Now not only can the plane crash, but the transmitter also

  5. Heh by Ho-Lee-Cow! · · Score: 0, Redundant

    One good 100w 20m signal and you'll BSOD!

    *cackle*

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    In space, no one can hear you moo.
  6. BSOD by topace · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Uhh oh...

    Futaba Blue Screen of Death crashes R/C Plane!

    Quick, install linux!