(09-Dec-2021, 01:27 PM)Adamos Wrote: Hello,


I found there is a little bit curious text on ELRS Wiki site's supported hardware section:   https://github.com/ExpressLRS/ExpressLRS/wiki

In the 2.4 Ghz ELRS protocolls TX / RX compatibility list - there are the Ghost RXs (with full support) and Tx (with beta support)

In this thing purposes the Orqa Ctrl transmitter maybe compatible too with ELRS in the (near) future? 



And just another thought after I was reading the whole topic's comment: Don't lost the focus! 
Orqa's purpose with this controller - appeal to newbies for the FPV hobby who come from PC / mobile games 'world' !...

Plus as I see the controller's clear-out style ergonomic is one of the best between controller style transmitters in these days...

(and irc ghost hybrid v2 duo (VTX and dual RX in same circuit) is very great, never seen before this small form solution...)

So i crossed my fingers and hope to be successful this platform..

Flashing ELRS to Ghost module is one part of the process but how will the radio communicate with the module if it doesn’t include CRSF support which is what ELRS needs?

(09-Dec-2021, 01:27 PM)Adamos Wrote: I found there is a little bit curious text on ELRS Wiki site's supported hardware section:   https://github.com/ExpressLRS/ExpressLRS/wiki

In the 2.4 Ghz ELRS protocolls TX / RX compatibility list - there are the Ghost RXs (with full support) and Tx (with beta support)

In this thing purposes the Orqa Ctrl transmitter maybe compatible too with ELRS in the (near) future?   

You're missing one important point. While you can indeed flash Ghost modules and receivers with ExpressLRS firmware (which is a one-way process with no way to go back to Ghost firmware again), ELRS requires the CRSF protocol inside the transmitter for data communication with an ELRS equipped module.

The firmware inside the Orqa FpV.Ctrl controller only has support for the Ghost protocol. There is no CRSF protocol support. So a Ghost module flashed with ELRS firmware will be unable to communicate with the firmware in the FPV.Ctrl controller. Orqa have openly stated they have no plans to implement any other protocols. And why would they? This is a joint venture between Orqa and ImmersionRC so they want to force people to have to buy and use only Orqa and ImmersionRC products in order to maximum any return on their investment.

My advice to people (even newbies) is to stay well away from the Orqa FPV.Ctrl transmitter. There are much better options out there which are flexible and won't lock you into any one particular RC link technology.

Quick, hurry up. Time is running out to grab an Orqa FPV.Ctrl at the discounted price before you then end up paying top dollar for a locked down closed system controller.

Now i'm curious about non-sponsored reviews of this "miracle"

(15-Dec-2021, 08:13 AM)Trupik Wrote: Now i'm curious about non-sponsored reviews of this "miracle"

Yes, we definitely need some impartial reviews from people who have spent their own money on one and not been sent one for free by Orqa / ImmersionRC. I have a feeling that some of the top reviewers won't buy one out of their own money though because any reviews they publish  will have a limited audience of beginners or people who are already heavily invested in the Ghost ecosystem. All other hardcore FPV'ers will be wanting an OpenTX / EdgeTX based radio that offers them maximum flexibility of choosing which RC link they use, or combination of different ones they use with a simple module swap. I guess we shall just have to wait and see.

Thanks but no thanks. I can't advise anyone spend their hard earned money on Ghost based closed system. I think most recent polls provide enough evidence.

(15-Dec-2021, 11:35 AM)SnowLeopardFPV Wrote: Yes, we definitely need some impartial reviews from people who have spent their own money on one and not been sent one for free by Orqa / ImmersionRC. I have a feeling that some of the top reviewers won't buy one out of their own money though because any reviews they publish  will have a limited audience of beginners or people who are already heavily invested in the Ghost ecosystem. All other hardcore FPV'ers will be wanting an OpenTX / EdgeTX based radio that offers them maximum flexibility of choosing which RC link they use, or combination of different ones they use with a simple module swap. I guess we shall just have to wait and see.

I guess the "hardcore FPV'ers" are a majority though (although I might belong to them  )  
just recently made a review of the controller, and it won't replace my current remote as I'm past the beginner stage,
but it's never bad to have a market full of options... it's not bad for a beginner, this thing is pretty easy to use.
TL, DW:
- "closed" system is annoying but according to ORQA necessary for their vision, could be a smart move business wise too (Ghost sales)
- gimbals are not adjustable in height, a design flaw in my opinion

Lets just say JB did a killer review:



In short: To him it feels like a $40 radio in his hands based on build quality.

I don't normally watch JB reviews of products but I was interested to see what he had to say about the FPV.Ctrl controller because both he and Blunty were openly sceptical about it in live streams.

I'm quite surprised that Orqa sent one for free to JB to review. Maybe they (and ImmersionRC) were hoping to change his mind. I guess that decision has backfired somewhat.

I still fail to see which seasoned pilots would actually spend money on one of these controllers other than for use on a sim without the extra expense of a bespoke size Ghost module, and as for beginners, who is going to advise beginners to buy one of these when sooner rather than later those users will have to bin it and move onto another (OpenTX / EdgeTX) transmitter anyway?

As for the custom in-house developed gimbals, those unfortunately don't seem to have lived up to their name either.

You only need to read through all the comments under JB's video to see what the general feeling is for the Orqa controller. I'm not sure if there's a single positive comment.

It's probably now just a question of how long they continue to manufacture and sell this controller for before they decide that it's losing them money and then just abandon it altogether.