DX8 carrying case recommendations

Tony777 · 03-22-2012, 03:53 AM

So I just picked up a new DX8 and wondering what you guys recommend for a carrying case? Something that has room for lipos too?

Thanks,
Ton

wanderer56 · 03-22-2012, 07:19 AM

I have this one and highly recommend it, although I store my lipo's seperately in an ammo box.
http://www.readyheli.com/SPM6708-Spe...m_p_38092.html

Oooops!

felborn · 03-22-2012, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wanderer56

I have this one and highly recommend it, although I store my lipo's seperately in a ammo box.

Where's the link?

Tony777 · 03-22-2012, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wanderer56

I have this one and highly recommend it, although I store my lipo's seperately in a ammo box.
http://www.readyheli.com/SPM6708-Spe...m_p_38092.html

Oooops!

What's the advantages of the stand up case vs the more traditional cases like the following:

JRPA720 JR Single Pro Transmitter Case
http://www.readyheli.com/JRPA720-JR-...e_p_37443.html

SPM6701 Spektrum Deluxe Transmitter Case
http://www.readyheli.com/SPM6701-Spe...m_p_35959.html

Venom Pro Radio Bag
http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...7--dx8-VNR2028

Thanks,
Tony

wanderer56 · 03-22-2012, 05:45 PM

The SPM6701 is too shallow. The radio does not fit all the way down in the foam. The antenna sits up above the slot it's supposed to fit down into. You would have to remove the handle on the DX8 to get it to fit down in the slot.

The JR version looks deeper, but there is no photo of the interior..

Not a fan of padded gig bags myself.

The Pelican cases are pretty popular also.

350Z_Al · 03-23-2012, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wanderer56

The SPM6701 is too shallow. The radio does not fit all the way down in the foam. The antenna sits up above the slot it's supposed to fit down into. You would have to remove the handle on the DX8 to get it to fit down in the slot.

The JR version looks deeper, but there is no photo of the interior..

Not a fan of padded gig bags myself.

The Pelican cases are pretty popular also.

The JR case is nice and deep. Probably close to 3" more foam under the radio. You can't really see it in the pic, but there is a square cutout in the foam on either side of the antenna that can be removed. I've got my neck strap in there now, I'm sure you could fit maybe 3 packs for a 450 in this case. I attached a pic of mine so you can see the inside:

350Z_Al · 03-23-2012, 01:46 PM

A buddy has the Venom case, it fits well but doesn't offer nearly as much protection as a true case would. Also, don't expect to get anything else in with the radio, it fits snug, a neck strap is about as much as you could get.

Tony777 · 03-23-2012, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 350Z_Al

The JR case is nice and deep. Probably close to 3" more foam under the radio. You can't really see it in the pic, but there is a square cutout in the foam on either side of the antenna that can be removed. I've got my neck strap in there now, I'm sure you could fit maybe 3 packs for a 450 in this case. I attached a pic of mine so you can see the inside:

I really like that JR case, look like the transmitter fits in there perfectly. As with the other cases, they are just way too bulky for me.

Thanks for the input and pic 350Z_Al!

-Tony

DesJardins · 03-24-2012, 11:26 PM

Tony777 · 03-25-2012, 03:13 AM

Quite spacious, lots of room for lipos etc. but overall too large.

-Tony

DesJardins · 03-25-2012, 08:23 AM

That's why I picked it up...
Stand up vs. laying down, room for my transmitter, battery packs, Tx charger, neck strap, leveling tool, 3GX dongle, usb extension cable for my laptop, my 45oPro v2 canopy...etc

Why else spend more than $15 bucks and just toss your transmitter in a home made walmart plastic mini tub with a hand towel in the bottom

View Poll Results: What carrying case do you use for your DX8?
SPM6708 Spektrum Single Stand Up Transmitter Case	3	16.67%
JRPA720 JR Single Pro Transmitter Case	2	11.11%
SPM6701 Spektrum Deluxe Transmitter Case	3	16.67%
SPM6706 Spektrum Deluxe Double Tx Case Aircraft	0	0%
Venom Pro Radio Bag	3	16.67%
Home made case	2	11.11%
None	5	27.78%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

03-22-2012, 03:53 AM	#1
Tony777 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada	DX8 carrying case recommendations So I just picked up a new DX8 and wondering what you guys recommend for a carrying case? Something that has room for lipos too? Thanks, Ton

03-22-2012, 07:19 AM	#2
wanderer56 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lafayette, LA., USA	I have this one and highly recommend it, although I store my lipo's seperately in an ammo box. http://www.readyheli.com/SPM6708-Spe...m_p_38092.html Oooops! __________________ Trex 500-3226-1600, 13T, Koby 90LV, HS-5245MG, DS520, AR7200BX, DFC Trex 450 Sport-450M, 13T, RCE-BL35X, HS-5065MG, HSG-5084MG, DS760 DX8 Last edited by wanderer56; 03-22-2012 at 05:46 PM..

03-22-2012, 05:45 PM	#5
wanderer56 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lafayette, LA., USA	The SPM6701 is too shallow. The radio does not fit all the way down in the foam. The antenna sits up above the slot it's supposed to fit down into. You would have to remove the handle on the DX8 to get it to fit down in the slot. The JR version looks deeper, but there is no photo of the interior.. Not a fan of padded gig bags myself. The Pelican cases are pretty popular also. __________________ Trex 500-3226-1600, 13T, Koby 90LV, HS-5245MG, DS520, AR7200BX, DFC Trex 450 Sport-450M, 13T, RCE-BL35X, HS-5065MG, HSG-5084MG, DS760 DX8

03-23-2012, 01:46 PM	#7
350Z_Al Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada	A buddy has the Venom case, it fits well but doesn't offer nearly as much protection as a true case would. Also, don't expect to get anything else in with the radio, it fits snug, a neck strap is about as much as you could get. __________________ Align 450 PRO DFC 4S KDE 450XF // Blade 450X 450MX, 3GX, Savox // Align 450 Sport V2 Airwolf Align 600EFL PRO, DFC, 3GX, KDE Align CHP DL 800, XERA 4530LE, ICE160HV, AR7200BX, SB-2271MG, SB-2272SG, KDE, Lynx, 115s Thunder Power 65C LiPo & JR 12X

03-24-2012, 11:26 PM	#9
DesJardins Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Arizona	__________________ TBS Discovery FPV Quad (DJI Naza & GPS) T-motors (MT-2216-11) 900Kv, Graupner 9" Props Futaba 8FGs & (S.bus) R6208SB PowerLab6 & Pulse "3S" 45C Lipos Last edited by DesJardins; 03-25-2012 at 12:21 PM..

03-25-2012, 03:13 AM	#10
Tony777 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada	Quite spacious, lots of room for lipos etc. but overall too large. -Tony

03-25-2012, 08:23 AM	#11
DesJardins Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Arizona	That's why I picked it up... Stand up vs. laying down, room for my transmitter, battery packs, Tx charger, neck strap, leveling tool, 3GX dongle, usb extension cable for my laptop, my 45oPro v2 canopy...etc Why else spend more than $15 bucks and just toss your transmitter in a home made walmart plastic mini tub with a hand towel in the bottom __________________ TBS Discovery FPV Quad (DJI Naza & GPS) T-motors (MT-2216-11) 900Kv, Graupner 9" Props Futaba 8FGs & (S.bus) R6208SB PowerLab6 & Pulse "3S" 45C Lipos Last edited by DesJardins; 03-25-2012 at 12:10 PM..

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