At this point I really just need a controller to practice on the simulator but I want one that has the real feel of a real fpv tx. I have a Devo7 that connects to an audio port but I can't figure out how to get that to work with this on Mac. I'm new to this. Can anyone recommend a cheap (or as cheap as makes sense) option that can be used for fpvfreerider on mac and is the same feel as a real fpx tx?
Any help is appreciated!
You might be able to get the Devo 7 connected using a 22 in 1 simulator dongle. Not sure if that particular transmitter/dongle/combination will work on a Mac though.
On Windows it might be possible to get the Devo 7 working as a joystick by connecting via a regular mono 3.5mm audio cable along with a software called Smartpropoplus.
Here is an equivalent to that software on Mac: https://github.com/albhm/macPPM
I haven't tried it though (I'm not a Mac user myself). It will probably require some serious hacking skills to get it working.
There is some more general information in the user manual.
I think one of the best options is to get a multi protocol radio, such as one of the Jumper radios. I think a Jumper T8SG can be found for about 90 USD for example. That can be used to fly most real RC models, as well as function as a USB joystick.
You might be able to find a Radiomaster TX16S for about the same price too (although the chepest version is not multi protocol out of the box as far as I know).
Perhaps there are cheaper multi protocol alternatives too. I recommend researching for find the best alternative for you.
Otherwise, if you don't need multi protocol, I think the Devo 7E for example can be found for about 75 USD. And the Turnigy-TGY-i6S for about 60USD. I think it will not be easy to find an option much cheaper these days.
(Perhaps if you get a dummy transmitter, but that can't be used for actual RC control of course. This is about 40 USD, not sure if it will work on a Mac though).
