DumboRC DDF-350 vs. HotRC (Rlaarlo) CT-8: Awesome Budget 10/8-CH RC-Car Radios with Colour Display 

I just ordered a DDF-350 I noticed you gave it minus for not having a foam wheel, when I purchased mine I had the option of plastic, foam or machined aluminium I chose foam. thank you for the in depth breakdown.

The HotRC will only charge the 18650 with USB if the battery setting in SYSTEM menu is set to “1S”

Wow. What a tour de force. Thanks so much for such a brilliant exposition. Quite amazing Ong and so so helpful. I’m retired and wanting to get back into RC so this is just what I need. Inspiring that someone takes the time to build such an amazing video. Much appreciated and big thanks from the UK. Have subscribed and liked.

The HotRC stuff seems to be amazingly good for the money. They have a great range of interesting transmitters, too, including 2 different single handed controllers, great for making RC videos! I remember switching to DumboRC because my Flysky stuff would give me really bad latency issues in certain areas and with certain ESCs etc. The issues were resolved with Flysky's newer afhds 2a stuff, but it would have meant having to get new transitters and recievers to benefit from it, so I decided to give Dumbo a try. Dumbo was not only cheaper, but had much better range and resistance to glitching etc. The only thing that annoyed me with Dumbo, at the time was that parent company Radiolink deliberately split their higher end stuff (radiolink branded) and lower end (dumbo) so you couldn't, for example, use a Radiolink transmitter with a dumbo receiver, even though they were physically identical, because they firmware made it impossible. I didn't realise this at the time. It's nice that Dumbo have finally released a higher spec Transmitter, but it was a long time coming. The HotRC stuff seems to be even better value for money than Dumbo, with a lot of great features at lower price points plus those unique one handed transmitters etc. Seriously tempted to invest in HotRC. I'll still keep my dumbo stuff, but I might go with Hot moving forward.

This video answered so many questions I had about the x10 light control function. Thank you so much!

Definitely dumbo for me, though I must admit I hate the (spin button in 1) as a selector. It makes it hard as it spin while pressing most of the time 🤬

Thank you very much for taking the time to figure these functions out for us. With the HotRC, under linearity, diversion = steering curve. Under ESC, CCS = cruise control (for boats) but i also do not know what acceleration and brakes under ESC does. I can also confirm that if you purchase the RLAARLO F-08AT receiver, it will bind with HotRC transmitter and gyro function will work.

Great review! Both are almost very similar in price with a lil bit more savings on the HOT RC. But if you only have to live with one, which would you rather have considering everything and why. I'm on the fence now and not sure what to go with?... Help!

A revelation!! I have the ddf 350… Just found this very in depth video… It shows steering curve presets (I’ve been wanting a simple way to change my steering dual rate but can’t find out how anywhere) which mine doesn’t have! I’ll try and update the software as I know mine is old! I’ve programmed my own steering curve (but haven’t tried it yet) so I need to work out how to update my software (via my Mac). Thank you for giving me hope on the one feature I think this transmitter is lacking 🙏🏼

Very nice video, but on moment 2:12:00 what if you set button definition of channel A and B to once(momentary switch),won't it then work the same as in dumborc. Please check this.

Hi bro very cool complete review 😘 I'm still looking for a tutorial on how to mix channel 2 and winch at the same time.. Can be set to stretch and pull using the throttle. I hope you will show me how. Maybe next vedio will come..thanks in advance bro🙏

Great videos, very helpful! I’m debating between dunborc def-350 and ldarc-ct01, which one would you recommend more?

Thank you for the thorough review! Lots of information I didn't find in others! But I'm curious if you have any experience with another HotRc remote, the DS-4a. It's pretty nice for one handed option, but I've not been able to figure out use the extra channels for a winch.

Great video and comparison!

I habe this transmitter from DumboRC. Best knowledge source for it is indeed not the manual. But they have Bilibili (Chinese YT analog) with a lot of videos on transmitter and receiver, and they answer fast by e-mail. On practical note: there is also a cruise control Mode 1. Switch to Mode 1, define key, e.g. Key 8. Then, click K8, it is "armed". When you hold throttle in same position for 5 seconds, it will remember it and keep it without trigger squeeze. Trigger in other direction to stop CC, K8 to "disarm".

A bit lengthy, but very informative video! Thanks man. Just 1 question, what type of sensor the DumboRC DDF-350 use for steering and throttle? is it hall effect sensor or just normal potentiometer?

Thank you very much. Can you use Channel 6 as a throttle limiter? So you can give the RC to a child.

I like it how u pronounce "zurück" in an english way although ur mother language is german

amazing video :) a lot of functions explained, thanks for that :) I have 2 questions: 1. is it posible to set 2-speed gearbox gear change under one channel button? 2. about LEDs - I have HB Toys R1011 (Jeep Rubicon) and all lights (front, rear, blink left, blink light) have separate "box with connectors" and all of them are connected under CH3. Will it be possible to set them like in regular receiver? U know - blinkers lights up when you turn the wheels, front/rear lights turn on/off etc? Thanks in advance

Hi Donald. Thank you so much for this video! I am old (school). And I enjoy reading a thick manual cover to cover before ever touching a new product. That does not happen anymore. And your video was instrumental in understanding my new DDF-350. I love it! I particularly love the steering and throttle curves, the truck battery telemetry, and the cruise control. I use the Mode 1 cruise control instead of the Mode 2 cruise control. Mode 1 is much more like a real car cruise control than Mode 2. Mode 1 is set, engaged, and disengaged all by the throttle trigger. Mode 2 is preset, and engages and disengages with the push of a button (not good in a panic situation!). The most annoying feature is the low battery alarm at 20%. I am currently using NiMH rechargeable batteries. They will never show 100% and spend a lot of time in the 30% to 20% range with that annoying intermittent alarm. I can only disable all alarms, which includes the cruise control sounds, which I want to hear. I could recalibrate the battery voltage reading. But I wonder if that 20% is actually a minimum voltage below which the transmitter should not be operated. I wonder if range is a function of battery voltage. Do you only achieve that 350 meter range on a 3S battery? (Of course, for small scale trucks you rarely need a 350 meter range; 50 meters is all that is necessary...)

I would love a latency test between these two

I have this transmitter & x10FG & X6DCG receiver I bind it & connected it to Kraton 6s EXB v2 RTR & then I calibrated the steering when it told me to turn the steering knob to the the left the the wheel stay turned to the left @ 100%. I tried to reset to default/ factory settings & nothing happens it’s stuck in that position. Do you have an idea of what the problem could be?

I have this transmitter & x10FG & X6DCG receiver I bind it & connected it to Kraton 6s EXB v2 RTR & then I calibrated the steering when it told me to turn the steering knob to the the left the the wheel stay turned to the right @ 1%. I tried to reset to default/ factory mode & nothing happen it’s stuck in that position. Should you have an idea of what the problem could be?

Nice been looking for something like this

Great video. Do you know if it's possible to turn down the steering speed on the dumbo? Can't find anything in the menus. Thanks

No steering expo or dual rate on the hot RC! dealbreaker for me!

It seems like a great viseo.....but your focus is so bad VERY DIFFICULT to follow....bummed

I have just received the ddf-350 and three 6xdc g receivers. I've installed two in different cars but the giro is working backwards. I've tried pressing the bind button twice as per instructions, but it's still wrong. Am I missing something?

Tried to update the DDF-350 and it failed...I cannot use the transmitter anymore!

hi, can both use the usb port as a game-controler for vrc pro or simracing on a computer?

Donald, DumboRC DDF-350 vs Radiomaster MT12. Which do you prefer more and why?

Does the battery readings work only on one battery or can it work on 2x3s as well?

Menurut anda....lebih bagus yang mana?

how fast is the response time on the dumborc ddf-350 for example compared to the nobel flysky, does this seem noticeable on the steering servo??

1.52 dumborc saya tidak ada fitur ini. Apakah dumborc anda sudah di upgrade firmware nya? Tolong jawab

Does the hotrc have a gyro? Which do you think is best? can either one connect to a flysky fsgr3e receiver or radiolink rc6gs receivers?

Whuch one has rhe stronger trigger spring?

Thank you for the comprehensive review and comparison. Do you have experience with the FlySky G7p? If so, would you prefer that to these two? I know the G7p is a bit more advanced in some areas at least; however, I’ve read that the G7p has issues with the mechanical durability - have you experienced any issues in that regard?

appreciate the info, disheartening about what it means. i was believing that you could turn on and off the lights on each channel you plugged lights in. i have 3 pin light plugs though so dont think id be able to plug them into the LED plug since its only 2 pin plug

Apa sudah memiliki gyro pada hot rc

Do you know how to limit maximum speed by adjusting ch.5,6or7? I tried channel mixing and end point but it just does not work. adjusting ch5 will just constantly increase ch.2 value so vehicle will just go forward in ch2 null position.

hey, i receive my dumborc receiver and i want to know what did you use for the winch setup? do you have a link to aliexpress for that tiny esc?

Danke für die super Erklärung

hey i just made an order of this radio and i want to know if i can put more lights on there or can i take something else to put more? or how does it work?

Halo , Can you advise me if the reciever will take the udi porsche 1/16 scale light plug? I think the plug is called molex plu? thxs :D nice video

AAh nice und ich dachte mir schon das hört sich so nach arnold englisch an! find ich geil das du das machst! keep going. ich starte demnächst meinen fpv adventure trail channel. Nice Video!!

Servos are glitching badly in RedCat MT/XT Hexfly hx 30HT steering servos how do I fix this problem or do I need better servos? Using DDF 350

Richtig toll vorgestellt und erklärt. Ich bin begeistert 🙂👍abonniert ✌

Dumbo RC DDF 350 work on pc with usb cable only for simulators?

Hi, how do I make 8 lights ( 4 Led-pairs) work and set each of them on one button. For example, Button 1 = Headlights on /off. Button 2 = Police-lights (blinking) on / off. Button 3 = ......

Das ist wirklich alles sehr hilfreich 👌🏻 Ich würde gerne eine Servo-Winde auf Ch7 legen (für ein/aus) aber trotzdem mit Ch5 oder Ch6 die Geschwindigkeit der Winde steuern. Meine Frage wäre, ob man das mit Kanal-Mix realisieren kann 😊

hallo mein Freund wollte dir was fragen über der receiver mit gyro, für der Receiver spielt eine rolle wie in der rc auto steht vertikal oder orizontal ? oder ist egal nach deine video glaube ich schon mille grazie für deine vielen video sehr hilfreich

I understand the transmitter but does the receiver control the lights like the x6 or is only able for on/off?

I watched it all 😄