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DS12 is very smartly styled with
no surplus adornments. The large
circular control with two
buttons, lower right, is used for
programming. Colour screen is
backlit for greater visibility.
JETI DS-12 Frank Skilbeck delves into Jeti's
upgradable radio control system
words Frank Skilbeck
words & photos Frank Skilbeck
& Barry Atkinson
eti are a well establish company having
been in business providing highly
Jregarded R/C electronics for over 25
years. Their range of high-end transmitters
with CNC machined metal cases and
gimbals with hall sensor position sensors
have gained a keen following amongst
discerning modellers. Now, Jeti have
expanded the range by introducing a new
lower priced set with a moulded plastic case
and gimbals, but with the same standards
and operating system as their high-end
models. Further, they have made it possible
Each side has one switch on the front and two on Alongside the left-hand shoulder switches is a to purchase the set in a basic confi guration
top; these are either two-way, three-way or USB port for interfacing with a PC. This can also with eight channels and limited features,
momentary and can be swapped around to suit be used to charge up the transmitter instead of but user upgradable to a fully featured 16
user preference. The socket on top is not for the main charge port. channel set. But more of that later; let's fi rst
headphones but for PPM out or in. take a look at the hardware.
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