- June 9, 2024
- HotRC
Table of Contents
- HotRC DS600 One Handed 2.4GHz 6 Channel Radio Set
- OVERVIEW
- Basic operation
- Charging instructions
- Mixing control function setting instructions
- Out-of-control protection function setting instructions
- 1CH/2CH Positive and negative settings
- Description of stroke amount setting
- Receiver function setting instructions
- Specifications
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
HotRC DS600 One Handed 2.4GHz 6 Channel Radio Set
OVERVIEW
Thank you for purchasing our company’s products! If this is your first time
using the remote control system to ensure the safety of you and the equipment,
please read the instructions carefully before starting the operation. If you
encounter any problems during use, please refer to the instructions first. If
the problem is still not resolved, please contact your local dealer directly
Caveat:
Before the operation, please read the entire operation manual to familiarize
yourself with the product’s functions. If this product is not used correctly,
it may cause damage to the product and cause serious injury to people and
property. This is a sophisticated model product rather than a toy. It needs to
have basic mechanical skills, and operate cautiously in accordance with common
sense. Failure to operate this product safely and responsibly may result in
personal injury or damage to this product or other assets. This product is not
suitable for use by children without the direct supervision of an adult. Do
not attempt to disassemble, use incompatible components, or modify and enhance
this product in any way without permission. This manual contains safety
instructions, and operation and maintenance instructions. To operate correctly
and avoid damage or serious injury, please Before use, you must read this
instruction manual and follow all instructions and pay attention to the
warnings in the instruction
Basic operation
code matching steps
- Turn off the transmitter and receiver first;
- Plug the Coder into the “B” interface of the receiver;
- Connect the power cord to the corresponding channel interface of the receiver(The receiver light flashes quickly at this time);
- Turn on the transmitter power switch（The receiver light is always on at this time） ；
- Unplug the code pairing device, the code pairing succeeds Receiver LED status: flashing: it indicates that it is powered on, has no signal, and does not match.
- Steady on : indicates successful matching and pairing.
Charging instructions
The remote control has built-in: 1200MAH lithium battery, charging IC with
protection function, battery built-in protection function, dual design;
adapter please choose: 5V mobile phone charging head.
Charging instructions:
- The remote control needs to be turned off during the charging process,
- Red light charging status, green light fully charged status.
Mixing control function setting instructions
Function description
The mixed control mode allows channel 1 and channel 2 to control two motors at
the same time for throttle forward and backward or diffeential steering.
Setting method
- The remote control is turned off first；
- Press and hold the 【channel 3】switch first, and then turn on the power switch of the remote control, the mixing indicator (green light) on the remote control panel will be on.
- The operation method of opening and closing the mixing control is the same, and the mixing control closing status indicator light will go out.
Out-of-control protection function setting instructions
Function Description
The out-of-control protection function is a protection function for the
receiver to lose signal, avoiding losses due to out-of control.
It is mainly for setting the throttle channel. When the receiver does not
receive a control signal, the receiver’s throttle channel will run to the
originally set value to avoid misoperation. The default value of the out-of-
control protection is the neutral point.
Setting method
- Before setting the fail-safe protection, the transmitter and receiver need to be matched and coded successfully;
- Turn the transmitter and receiver on (the receiver signal light is on at this time);
- Control the throttle channel of the transmitter so that the throttle control server or governor enters the brake or stall state, and then keeps it motionless;
- At this time, insert the codec into the receiver “B” port (the receiver LED will flash at this time) And after 3 seconds, the light is always on, and the fail-safe setting is completed.
Function test
- Turn off the transmitter power,
- Check whether the servo of the throttle channel enters the position of the setting state.
Notice：
The safe return position of the throttle servo is recommended to be set to the
brake or neutral point. Do not set it to the throttle open position to avoid
danger. The system defaults out of control protection functions as follows:
- Tram–the position of the steering servo is at the neutral point, and the throttle of the speed controller is at the neutral point.
- Oil truck–The position of the steering servo is at the neutral point, and the throttle servo is at the idle position.
1CH/2CH Positive and negative settings
Setting method
- The remote control is turned off first;
- Press and hold the [4 channels] switch without releasing it, then turn on the remote control power switch;At this time, you will hear a beep and the remote control enters the setting state.
- Note that you can only set the forward and reverse of one channel at a time
Push the CH1 joystick or CH2 joystick to the maximum or minimum and you will
hear a long beep to indicate that the setting is completed.
Description of stroke amount setting
Function Description
The channel 1.2.3.4.5.6 stroke of the remote control can be adjusted;
Note : Except for channel 2 when there is no action feedback during
throttle adjustment channel 1.3.4.5.6. There will be action feedback during
the adjustment process to facilitate observation of the adjustment status.
Setting method
- The remote control is first turned off; Press and hold [OK fixed speed button] without releasing it, and then turn on the remote control power switch; (At this time, the 2 lights (red and blue) of the remote control will flash simultaneously).
- 【ST .TRIM】button plus and minus setting【Channel 1】Adjust the size of the direction stroke; (The factory default stroke amount has been appropriately reduced, and themaximum stroke amount to the minimum stroke amount is divided into 20 gears)
- 【TH .TRIM】Button addition and subtraction settings [Channel 2] Throttle stroke adjustment; (The factory default stroke amount is the maximum, the maximum stroke amount to the minimum stroke amount is divided into 5 gears)
- 【Channel 3.4.5.6】The maximum stroke amount to the minimum stroke amount is divided into 10 gears, cyclic adjustment; ( The factory default stroke amount is the maximum, the remote control mark channel button adjusts the corresponding channel stroke amount)
Note : The receiver’s antenna is mainly used to receive signals. Please
do not pull or cut the antenna during use. The receiver’s antenna will receive
stronger signals when it is in an upright state.
Receiver function setting instructions
Model Description
This remote control has a variety of models of receivers to choose from and
supports customization.
- 【CH6 Receiver】
- 【4+2 Receiver】
- There is an integrated receiver with brushed version power
Function Description
- 【CH6 Receiver】：The 6 Channels are all PWM signals.
- 【4+2 Receiver】：CH1 direction PWM signal, CH2 throttle PWM signal.（CH3 and CH5 can only use one channel at the same time, CH3 is the PWM servo signal, CH5 is the power signal, which is mainly used to control lights or trawl hooks, etc.; CH4 and CH6 can only choose one channel to use at the same time, and CH4 is the PWM servo Signal, CH6 is the power signal, which is mainly used to control lights or trawl hooks.）
- 【There is an integrated receiver with brushed version power】：This receiver integrates the receiver and the power controller. The receiver can be customized according to customer needs.
Specifications
| Model type | Model boat/net pulling boat/fishing boat |
|---|---|
| Channels | 6 |
| RF range | 2.4Ghz ISM(2.4006-2.483.5GHz) |
| RF power | 100mW |
| Modulation | GFSK |
| Spread spectrum | FHSS |
| Reaction speed | PWM 20ms |
| RF distance | Water surface: 300-500m, ground: 400-600m* |
| Receive sensitivity | -97dbm |
| Transmitter voltage | 5v |
| Receiver voltage | DC 4V – 14V |
| Gross weight | 70g |
The remote control distance is based on actual usage, different receiver
antenna models, hull characteristics, and the marked distance is only for
reference
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January, 2023
[Update] HotRC has released 2 versions of the DS-600. This article focuses on the older model (no LCD, L-shaped antenna). The newer model (LCD, no antenna) is very similar and the same modifying techniques can be applied.
A few years ago, I completed a project to create a remote control for my R2-D2 that was more easily concealed than the big 2-stick controller box – see this link for more details. In summary, I re-packaged the controller into a backpack-box and use Nintendo Wii Nunchucks as controllers with wires running down my sleeves from the backpack box. I loved the ergonomic fit of the Nunchucks and found them easy to conceal. It worked well, but it was a bit of a pain. I’m fully aware that there are some nice, small controller platforms on the market like the Padawan controller, but I’m a DIY-type of person and prefer to build my own, tailored solution, especially when it comes to electronics.
Fast forward to last year when I learned about the HotRC DS-600 controller. Long story-short, I found it to be a drop-in replacement to my custom controller and avoided the need for a backpack or wires and still allowed me to easily conceal the controller in my hand. I can get them for very low cost (about $20) from AliExpress from a variety of vendors. Apparently, this is intended for use with RC fishing boats – lots of references in the documentation. Not sure why specifically fishing boats – seems obscure.
Since then, I’ve used pairs of DS-600 controllers for my R2-D2, my D-0, and Mouse Droid builds and LOVE them. With one in each hand, I then have the option of using up to 12 RC channels to control the various functions of my droids. However, after some field tests, I found they were in need of some slight modifications:
- Sound trigger: I configured my Wii Nunchucks to allow the “trigger” button to make the voice sound. The HotRC has another function for the trigger button, so I had to map this control to a button on the top which was more difficult to access, especially when driving.
- Battery capacity: My R2-D2 has a large battery and I can typically run non-stop for 6+ hours without an issue. At a recent, local con, I found that my HotRC controllers were running out of battery power after about 4 hours.
Sound Trigger
According to the manual, the DS-600’s “trigger” button is a “Constant Speed Key”. It allows the operator to set the throttle value and then let go of the stick (I guess your thumb might get tired after a while?). I suppose this is nice for RC cars and boats, but not at all useful for robots as I want/need more control to avoid obstacles and incidents so I never intend to use this feature.
I opened up the controller by removing the 3 screws found on the bottom of the shell. Inside, I found a pair of wires coming from the trigger button to the main circuit board using a JST connector (left pair of black/red wires in image).
After unplugging both JST connectors (to disconnect the bottom half of the shell from the top), I then removed the 4 screws holding the circuit board to reveal the top of the circuit board. After some experimenting, I found that Button 6 on the controller is a momentary switch while Buttons 3, 4 and 5 are latching. So, I chose to use Button 6 to map the trigger button to in order to avoid the need to re-program the Arduino controlling the sound control.
Using a multimeter’s capacitance setting on the 4 leads of the button, I was able to find that the lower left lead and upper right lead were the ones I needed to connect to control the button signal. I soldered thin wires directly to those legs and put some hot glue on top to ensure they would not wiggle free (lots of vibration opportunity with a hand-held device, so this helps a lot).
Initially, I just soldered the trigger pin wires directly to the button on the circuit board. However, I later saw the value in being able to fully disconnect the top shell from the bottom shell (as per the original design) so started to incorporate JST connectors into the design. This did introduce new challenges in getting the bigger battery to fit (see section below), but I was able to make it work.
Unfortunately, I never seem to have the right style/size of JST connectors on hand for projects (SO many styles, impossible to keep them all on hand), so I ended up cutting off the head of the existing JST connector and splicing on the male-head of one that I did have. I spliced the female-head onto the 2 wires I connected to Button 6. I connected the wires, powered up the controller and tested the buttons – the controller beeps when a button is pressed for feedback control, so I know it’s working. I can now use both the trigger and Button 6 to control the voice.
Battery Capacity
The battery that comes with the controller is a model 102540 battery: 3.7V (1S) 1200 mAh LiPo battery with a JST connector. Size: 40*25*9.7mm (LxWxH). The circuit board has a built-in charging circuit that works with a provided USB-C cable. My goal was to find a similar battery with a higher capacity that would fit inside the very small enclosure.
Using my calipers, I carefully measured the battery and the enclosure to use as requirements for the new battery. I wanted to avoid adding any thickness or width, but I could go longer since there was room. I searched the Internet for days and was frustrated to see that it’s rarely possible to search on the battery dimensions directly. Also, I found that half the sites use metric and half imperial, so I was constantly having to do measurement conversions during the process (why can’t the world just agree to go metric – SO much better!). I was targeting double capacity (2400mAh), but the main goal was to find the largest capacity that would fit.
Finally, I came across the battery model 112852 – it was a 3.7V 1700mAh battery with a JST connector. Size: 52 x 28 x 10.4mm (LxWxH). It was slightly wider than the old battery, and a bit longer, which was fine. Unfortunately, it was slightly thicker than the old battery, but not by much. My main frustration was that this was this was only a small increase in capacity (1200mAh –> 1700mAh = 40% capacity increase) and not the double capacity I was targeting – unfortunately, this was the best I could do after days of searching and I don’t think I could do any better. I hoped there was enough clearance inside to make it fit, so I bought one on Amazon for about $11.
I’m very glad I read the reviews of this product, because several buyers warned that the polarity of the wires is inverted with this product compared to others. Lots of complaints about burning circuits after connecting this battery. So, the first thing I did when I got the battery was open it up and use a tiny flat-head screwdriver to release the pins on the JST connector and flip them. Very, very important that the exposed + and – leads not touch during this process or bad things happen! I confirmed the polarity was the same as the old battery before connecting. Very glad I read this because I’m not sure I would have noticed otherwise.
Next, I re-opened the controller shell and removed the old battery. It was fitted with a small piece of 2-sided foam tape, so it took a bit of force to remove it using a lever with care taken to avoid damaging the battery. I attempted to fit the new battery inside the bottom of the shell and found it to be a snug fit and the shell would not fully close, although it was close! I used a drum-sander bit on my Dremel and scraped out some of the plastic in areas where the fit was tight, especially toward the bottom. After some trial-and-error, I finally got the shell to close with the new battery inside.
I powered up the controller and confirmed that it worked. I also carefully monitored the device when charging and found it had no issue at all with the new battery – didn’t even get warm. There was no reason why this should not have worked, but you never know… Whew!
Turns out the 40% capacity increase made a big difference in battery life. I’ve been able to run it for 6+ hours with no issue which is fantastic. I bought more batteries and repeated this for each of my controllers without issue. I still keep the USB-C charging cables on hand for emergencies, but don’t expect to need them in the field.
Other Modifications
Other minor changes I made to the controller were to modify the shell to better see the charging light and replace the wrist strap. These were quick and easy changes, but made a big difference.
Charging Light
According to the documentation, the battery charging circuit illuminates a RED LED when charging and a GREEN LED when full. Certainly a nice and useful feature, but I could not find these LEDs anywhere until I charged it in a dark room. Only then could I find a very faint glow of light coming from inside the case. While the shell was opened and the circuit board was exposed, I confirmed the location of the LEDs, but saw no viewing port. So, I used a wire cutter and cut away a bit of the plastic shell around the USB-C charge port. Now I can clearly see the coloured LEDs while the cable is connected during charging.
Wrist Strap
Each controller comes with a wrist strap that loops through two holes at the bottom of the controller. I rely on wrist straps frequently to allow me to use my hands while operating robots. During my very first event using the HotRC controller, the tether to the wrist strap broke. Upon inspection, I see these were cheaply made and the glue just gave – what a piece of junk!
To my delight, I found that there are a LOT of vendors that sell quality replacements of wrist straps for use with consumer electronics (GoPros, Flash drives, AirPods, etc.) since they all offer a standard through-hole connection. I found this pack of 6 Hand Wrist Strap Lanyard strap for about $7 online. There were several colour choices, but I selected the Grey+Black option so I could have one colour for the left-hand controller and another for the right-hand controller because I mix them up all the time.
These new wrist straps are MUCH higher quality, more comfortable, and have a nice sliding piece that allows me to tighten it onto my wrist. I’m very pleased with this upgrade.
Lessons Learned
Having worked with these controllers for over a year now on several projects, I’ve come to learn a few important things that I thought I would share:
Missing Instructions
Contrary to the limited content in the AliExpress description, these devices DO NOT come with printed instructions. After much searching on the Internet including the vendors website, I could not find any detailed instructions on the setup and use of these controllers. I’ve been working with RC for many years now, and these are quite standard, so I was able to do the basic wiring on my own, but started finding the need to get answers to important questions and became frustrated.
After more searching, I have found images of the pages of the documentation in English! It’s only 6 pages long and it came as one long, vertical image, but zooming and panning makes it readable. I’ve included them in the Appendix of this article for my own reference, and for others.
Wow, after reading, I was really impressed with the capabilities of this little controller. It has a lot of the same advanced features as larger controllers including the ability to invert the joystick X and Y directions, control the stroke of most channels, set a failsafe configuration, re-pairing a controller with a different receiver, and other things. Unlike traditional controllers, these are not done with an LCD screen and settings functions. To make these changes, an un-intuitive set of button combinations is required. However, I tend to only use them once during setup and almost never in the field, so I don’t mind referencing the document if necessary.
This came in handy when I was trying to improve the control of my D-0 droid. I found that left and right steering caused him to easily over-shoot a turn and at times caused him to spin out of control. After making some adjustments to the stroke settings of the X-axis, I was able to much more easily control his turns.
4+2ch vs 6ch
The DS-600 comes in 2 main versions: a 4+2 channel receiver, and a 6 channel receiver. The documentation explains that the 6-channel receiver has all 6 channels as Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) while the 4+2 channel receiver has for PWM channels and 2 power control channels.
I didn’t really understand what that meant until I got my hands on both models and started to experiment. Essentially, the “2 power control channels” just acts like a relay to enable/disable the power to the + and – pins of channels 5 and 6. The issue is that you can only use a total of 4 channels at a time with the 4+2 channel receiver. After re-reading, I learned that you can either use CH3 (PWM) OR CH5 (Power) and CH4 (PWM) OR CH6 (Power) for a total of 4 channels maximum. So, the “+2” is very misleading especially since it costs the same as a 6-channel. Also, for the power channels on CH5 & 6, the signal pin is not used at all. After experimenting with this and better understanding the limitations, I had to re-think my design. Now, I exclusively buy the 6-channel option as it gives me the most channels and most options.
Setting Configuration Before Rewiring
As discussed above, I found it useful to re-wire the trigger button to CH6 for easier voice control during operation. I also did some major surgery on one controller for D-0 to flip CH1 & 2. However, only after the rewiring did I discover the special button combinations required to make some of the setting changes to the controller which were now unreachable. Oops.
For example, to adjust the stroke of any of the channels, you must press-and-hold the trigger button when booting the controller. However, I cut the leads to the trigger button to re-wire them to CH6! so, I had to temporarily add a jumper onto the 2 pins inside the JST connector formerly used by the trigger button and then boot the controller to access these settings. So, lesson learned to make all the setting adjustments before modifying the buttons.
Conclusions
When I first discovered the HotRC DS-600 controllers, I knew they would be great. Now, after a few adjustments, they are my go-to controllers for all robot RC work without a doubt. The tweaking and experimenting has allowed me to more effectively puppeteer my droids for audiences while keeping the controllers concealed and inconspicuous. In many ways, they’ve exceeded my expectations. Now I feel I must stock up on them for fear they may someday be discontinued and I won’t be able to find a replacement.
Appendix – HotRC DS-600 Instructions
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HOTRC DS600 6CH 2.4GHz Remote Controller with F-06A 6 Channel Receiver for RC Fishing Boat
Description
Brand Name: HotRC
Item Name: DS-600 Transmitter
Weight: 80g
Model Type: Model Boat/Drag Net Boat/Fishing Boat/Car/Ferry/Tank
Channels: 6CH
RF Range: 2.4Ghz ISM(2.4005-2.483.5GHz)
RF power: <90MA
Modulation: GFSK
Spread spectrum: FHSS
Reaction speed: PWM:≤20MS
RF Distance: Ground 400-500M
Receive sensitivity: <-97dbm
Transmitter voltage: DC 5V
Battery:1200mah recharge battery(built in)
Customers say
Customers find the RC controller works well, particularly for steering trolling motors, and appreciate its solid build quality and impressive signal range. They like its compact size, with one mentioning it’s light enough to hold with one hand, and one noting it can be easily stashed in a pocket. The functionality receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting its compatibility with servos and DC motor speed controllers. While customers find it fairly easy to use, they note that the instructions could be clearer.
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25 customers mention «Functionality»19 positive6 negative
Customers find that the RC controller works well, particularly for steering trolling motors, and one customer mentions it performs effectively with servos and DC motor speed controllers.
«Great buy. I run my live steam boats and trains with no problems.» Read more
«Works really great and I love all of the functions. And it has a suprisingly strong signal and long range. Would recommend for the price!» Read more
«The system worked incredibly well for my robotic arm project!…» Read more
«…The transmitter powers up well and the display seems to work. Without the receivers I’m stuck. YouTube videos are useless….» Read more
8 customers mention «Value for money»8 positive0 negative
Customers find the RC transmitter and receiver to be good value for money.
«Great buy. I run my live steam boats and trains with no problems.» Read more
«…Cost-Effectiveness Considering the price, it’s a fantastic value, especially since I can bind two receivers….» Read more
«…and am not sure if this was the cheapest, but it was definitely worth purchasing considering there’s 6 channels and the remote is easy to use with…» Read more
«…wireless UI item like this out there and it works great, and is so low cost! Buying some backups and for future DIY projects….» Read more
7 customers mention «Speed control»5 positive2 negative
Customers appreciate the speed control features of the RC controller, with one customer highlighting its cruise control option and another noting its one-handed operation capability.
«…I can control the full range of motion, and it features a button that is only active while held down, which is perfect for grabbing objects….» Read more
«…to this remote and absolutely love it for the compact size and one hand operation….» Read more
«I like the small size and the unique function but the speed control is either full on or off for crawlers this doesn’t work» Read more
«…I use it to control my trolling motor, and with one hand I can do steering and speed….» Read more
6 customers mention «Size»6 positive0 negative
Customers appreciate the compact size of the RC controller, with one mentioning it’s light enough to hold with one hand and another noting it’s easy to stash in a pocket.
«…Ideal for fishing because I can easily stash the remote in my pocket while I deal with my catch and its got more channels than I know what to do with…» Read more
«A good compact RC, simple to use but difficult to configure, from time to time one of the channels can’t be configure.» Read more
«…I can just plug it in to my battery bank on my kayak. It is small, light weight, durable, and the ease of use is amazing….» Read more
«…] The transmitter feels solid, but light enough to hold one hand with no problems….» Read more
5 customers mention «Build quality»5 positive0 negative
Customers praise the remote control’s solid build quality.
«…This one is actually very well made and feels quite durable….» Read more
«…It is small, light weight, durable, and the ease of use is amazing. It is a great, inexpensive way to get into building your own rc projects.» Read more
«The transmitter feels solid, but light enough to hold one hand with no problems….» Read more
«Good product with setup issues…» Read more
4 customers mention «Signal range»4 positive0 negative
Customers are satisfied with the remote control’s signal range.
«…And it has a suprisingly strong signal and long range. Would recommend for the price!» Read more
«…Signal Performance The signal operates at an impressive range—I’m estimating around 200 feet—without any noticeable cutouts….» Read more
«…Range is great and the included receiver has device battery telemetry meaning it can tell you what the voltage is on your RC vehicle.» Read more
«Great transmitter and receiver for the price…» Read more
16 customers mention «Ease of use»10 positive6 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the RC controller’s ease of use, with some finding it fairly easy to use and appreciating its many settings and configurations, while others report unclear instructions.
«…worth purchasing considering there’s 6 channels and the remote is easy to use with one hand. I am an Amazon Affiliate.» Read more
«A good compact RC, simple to use but difficult to configure, from time to time one of the channels can’t be configure.» Read more
«…The setup is very poorly documented and it’s likely they didn’t even use google translate to generate the translation for it….» Read more
«…It is small, light weight, durable, and the ease of use is amazing. It is a great, inexpensive way to get into building your own rc projects.» Read more
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5/5 would recommend
I bought this controller for my kayak project. I use it to control my trolling motor, and with one hand I can do steering and speed. It is great for fishing, as it allows me to make quick adjustments without having to set my rod down. It has plenty of range, and the rechargeable battery in the remote makes it to where I never have to worry about the battery dying while I’m on the water. I can just plug it in to my battery bank on my kayak. It is small, light weight, durable, and the ease of use is amazing. It is a great, inexpensive way to get into building your own rc projects.
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Good for its price
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2025
Works really great and I love all of the functions. And it has a suprisingly strong signal and long range. Would recommend for the price!
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CONTROLLER THAT WORKS GREAT AND STILL FITS IN YOUR POCKET!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2024
The system worked incredibly well for my robotic arm project! I can control the full range of motion, and it features a button that is only active while held down, which is perfect for grabbing objects.
Signal Performance
The signal operates at an impressive range—I’m estimating around 200 feet—without any noticeable cutouts.
Cost-Effectiveness
Considering the price, it’s a fantastic value, especially since I can bind two receivers. This setup allows me to control lights in the direction I’m moving, with the second receiver connected to LEDs that correspond to that direction. Overall, it has been a great addition to my project!UPDATE!!! controller dies after 8 minutes even after full charge
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for what I need, Documentation sux but is easy to figure out.
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024
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Bought to use on a RC lawn mower that I didn’t want to use my expensive drone controller for. This one is actually very well made and feels quite durable. The setup is very poorly documented and it’s likely they didn’t even use google translate to generate the translation for it. However it is fairly easy to figure out and basically has 2 operating modes. One is standard Channel one is forward and back and channel 2 is left and right on the joystick. mode 2 is differential steering for channel 1 and 2 (or 3&4 if you set that up) This is where you would set up a tracked or «Skid steer» control.
if things seem to be spinning the wrong direction make sure to just change the direction your motors spin instead of trying to re-program the controller as you would normally.
Range is great and the included receiver has device battery telemetry meaning it can tell you what the voltage is on your RC vehicle.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Love the size and one hand operation
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2024
I have the Jabo Dolphin dual motor fishing boat, and upgraded to this remote and absolutely love it for the compact size and one hand operation. Ideal for fishing because I can easily stash the remote in my pocket while I deal with my catch and its got more channels than I know what to do with. I give it four stars because it’s not ideal for newbies because the instructions is not exactly clear but if you have some past experience with programming radios, and or own or going into RC boats in particular, this is perfect.
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Dead receivers
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2025
Both receivers are dead. They don’t power up.
The transmitter powers up well and the display seems to work. Without the receivers I’m stuck.
YouTube videos are useless.
It has to be the worse purchase I have done in Amazon. I can’t return the purchase because
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice for learning RC
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024
DS600 is my first RC unit (with 2 Receivers) and have enjoyed learning how to use it with servos for a couple days now. I wanted the cheapest option for learning RC control and am not sure if this was the cheapest, but it was definitely worth purchasing considering there’s 6 channels and the remote is easy to use with one hand. I am an Amazon Affiliate.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A slick (6) Channel one-handed vehicle piloting via standard RC PWM signals device!
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2023
Not seen any other one-handed, wireless UI item like this out there and it works great, and is so low cost! Buying some backups and for future DIY projects.
1) Above the (2) throttle and stirring channels of the thumb stick, it actually has (4) more RC channels as ON/OFF buttons on it that can be used for whatever On/Off use-cases you want.
2) It has a very cool «carpal tunnel preventer» … a throttle trigger button on the front that locks the throttle level for cruising at a set speed vs. pushing stick FWD all the time. Even has wrist strap so you don’t drop it, or free your hands up while it hangs.
3) Hooked the RC receiver it includes to Arduinos and ESP32’s and it receives standard PWM pulses and it is very easily a cool wireless UI device for DIY projects or even controlling standard (2 CH) RC vehicles.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product for the price.
Reviewed in Canada on April 16, 2025
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Worked great out of the box. The instructions were not great. I’m using it for a kayak trolling motor control and steering. Forward and reverse seem a little sensitive but I just lock it in a low speed and I’m able to toggle it up or down to increase the speed. The extra channels allow for a lot of additional outputs which is nice. For the price you can’t go wrong.
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Exellent!
Reviewed in Canada on April 2, 2025
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Good
Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2024
Fonctionne tres bien bonne distance facile à configurer
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Instructions unclear but figured it out
Reviewed in Canada on November 23, 2024
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Had to look at some other videos to figure out how the pairing works but once paired it seems to work pretty good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Surprised how easy it was to connect
Reviewed in Canada on May 25, 2024
I wasn’t sure if this would be compatible with my controller but I was amazed how easy it was to set up.