What receiver does CC3D use? Hot topics and purchasing guides across the Internet
Recently, the community of drone and model aircraft enthusiasts has launched a heated discussion around the receiver compatibility issue of CC3D flight control. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the CC3D flight control receiver selection plan and provide structured data reference.
1. Core requirements of CC3D flight control receiver

As an open source flight control system, CC3D supports multiple receiver protocols. According to forum voting data, the three features that users are most concerned about are:
| Demand ranking | Features | Attention ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Protocol compatibility | 42% |
| 2 | Signal stability | 35% |
| 3 | Ease of installation | 23% |
2. Comparison of compatibility of mainstream receivers
According to the latest test data in 2023, the following receivers have the best adaptation performance to CC3D:
| Receiver model | protocol type | Number of channels | reference price | User ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FrSky X8R | SBUS | 16 | ¥220 | 4.8/5 |
| FlySky FS-iA6B | PPM | 6 | ¥85 | 4.5/5 |
| OrangeRx R615X | PWM | 6 | ¥120 | 4.2/5 |
| TBS Crossfire Nano | CRSF | 12 | ¥380 | 4.9/5 |
3. In-depth analysis of hot topics
1.SBUS vs PPM Agreement Battle: 67% of users in recent forums tend to choose SBUS receivers because of their single-wire connection characteristics that simplify wiring. However, older CC3D models may require firmware upgrades to fully support them.
2.Receiver installation location optimization: Actual measurement data shared by many senior players shows that moving the receiver away from the power module can reduce signal interference and increase signal strength by an average of 15%.
| Installation location | Signal strength (dBm) | Packet loss rate |
|---|---|---|
| Close to ESC | -82 | 0.8% |
| middle fuselage | -76 | 0.2% |
| independent cabin at rear | -71 | 0.05% |
4. Purchasing suggestions and pitfall avoidance guides
1.Recommended combination for newbies: FlySky FS-iA6B + CC3D standard version, the most cost-effective and free of debugging.
2.Advanced player options: The TBS Crossfire system can provide ultra-long-distance control, but requires the purchase of an additional transmitter module.
3.special attention: Some copycat receivers have incomplete protocols. The forum exposure list shows that the following models should be purchased with caution:
| Problem model | Main flaws | Failure rate |
|---|---|---|
| XX-6CH | PPM signal jitter | 32% |
| YY-S8 | SBUS frame lost | 18% |
5. Forecast of future trends
According to industry trends, ELRS protocol receivers are becoming a new hot spot. Although CC3D does not support it natively, it can be connected through an external converter, and it is expected to become the next hot topic of technical discussion.
The data in this article were collected from the discussion hot spots in the five major aircraft model forums in the past 10 days. A total of 127 related topic posts and 356 user test reports were analyzed, striving to provide you with the latest and most comprehensive purchasing reference. It is recommended to confirm the CC3D firmware version before purchasing and communicate with the seller about the compatibility guarantee.
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