May I introduce to you guys, the Dumbo RC remote?
This remote was used by my apprentice @kyume on his recent board build, and i’ve also tried it. It’s a really good trigger style remote, arguably better than the trusty mini remote from the early years.
It uses four AAs, so it runs on 2s, and has up to 4 different channels. For esk8 purposes, for PWM, we’ll just use channel 2.
I took apart the remote slightly to see if a remote case overhaul can be done, and it does look like it can. I’m just too dumb to be able to 3d model something out.
The top part of the remote is where the PCB is housed, and there’s an antenna (white wire) with a brass tube around the tip.
Front of the PCB. Top 2 buttons are for channels 3 and 4. The lights in the middle of them are battery % for the remote.
The three knobs below on the left are for channels that are unlikely to be used.
The two knobs on the right bottom are trims for Channel 2.
The part that connects to the potentiometer is just a 3 pin JST. So technically the shape can be somewhat like what i’m holding in the photo, of course adding some sort of way to charge a battery of sorts.
Since it’s running 2s, sourcing a 2s lipo and maybe having it charge USB C.. we looked for possible power sources and charging solutions.
We found this 2s USB C charge/balancer PCB. This could work and charge a 2s lipo.
Now a 2s lipo might end up being too fat or odd in shape. Perhaps wiring two 1s lipos in series would work also.
So far I only have the stock remote, nothing has been done yet, I might give the 2s lipo PCB thing a shot and try.
Now it’s where I’m calling for help. I want a remote that works, is reliable and very responsive, bonus if it’s affordable. The Dumbo RC remote is that remote, except its form factor is too big. If anyone is willing to model a remote shell, do give it a try.
Links
Dumbo RC remote P6F receiver Aliexpress link
Dumbo RC remote P6F receiver Amazon link
