Power FC EL Type Hand Controller
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EL Type Hand Controller
APEXi said the old style commander is discontinued and the new version is the EL Type. From what I was told I would be one of the first users. It costs a bit more but nothing I can do about that. It hasn't arrived yet and I won't be installing my PowerFC for a while but. . .
Does anyone else have experience with the new commander? Good reviews?
Does anyone else have experience with the new commander? Good reviews?
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I might as well add that the main difference between the older style and EL is the screen. Supposed to have better visibility in sunlight and at night. Better contrast and easier to read. Yeah so don't get scared people it's not a drastic change that makes your old model worthless.
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Is the new commander FINALLY available? They showed it at some show in Japan last year, I've been DROOLING waiting for it to come available.
Is it available separately? Any idea on pricing?
I will pay good money for that sucker!
Dale
Is it available separately? Any idea on pricing?
I will pay good money for that sucker!
Dale
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Says 38,000 yen, which is around $350 or so retail. I'll be first in line!
This has been one of the HUGE problems with the PFC from the get go is the terrible damn screen. There's fixin' to be a ton of used commanders on the market
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Dale
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Says 38,000 yen, which is around $350 or so retail. I'll be first in line!
This has been one of the HUGE problems with the PFC from the get go is the terrible damn screen. There's fixin' to be a ton of used commanders on the market
![Smilie](https://www.rx7club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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I doubt it will have problems with the sun. The display technology is EL like they use in the AVC-R and S-AFC screens.
I translated the PDF document, it does also have a light sensor so it can dim when it gets dark, which is really nice. The AVC-R et al do the same thing.
Jimmy at Fighters Garage called his contact at Apexi USA, it's supposed to be available next month in the US, but he couldn't find anything on pricing for the US version.
I'll be first in line for that sucker.
I do wish they would make a Commander that's in the same case style as an AVC-R or something. Most of us use the Commander for a gauge readout, and the T-shaped case is just awkward as a gauge and limits where you can put it.
But, I'll be SO happy to actually have a Commander that's readable
. The screen on the Commander has LONG been a sore spot with me.
Dale
I translated the PDF document, it does also have a light sensor so it can dim when it gets dark, which is really nice. The AVC-R et al do the same thing.
Jimmy at Fighters Garage called his contact at Apexi USA, it's supposed to be available next month in the US, but he couldn't find anything on pricing for the US version.
I'll be first in line for that sucker.
I do wish they would make a Commander that's in the same case style as an AVC-R or something. Most of us use the Commander for a gauge readout, and the T-shaped case is just awkward as a gauge and limits where you can put it.
But, I'll be SO happy to actually have a Commander that's readable
![Smilie](https://www.rx7club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Dale
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Hell, I'd buy it if the letters were HOT PINK. The current commander's screen is so damn useless it isn't even funny. Not only does the screen look bobo, but it's totally washed out in daylight, turns full black if it's in the sun, and is somewhat readable at night, which is really the only time it's useful.
This is far less about how it looks as to how it works. The current commander is barely acceptable.
Dale
This is far less about how it looks as to how it works. The current commander is barely acceptable.
Dale
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It's supposed to be available in the US in late May. I'll be first in line
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