Using an RC4WD winch with FlySky GT5

[DigginForGoold]

I am currently building an SCX10 II with a hobbywing ESC and a FlySky GT5 transmitter and receiver. I decided to add a winch to the build. I picked up a RC4WD winch and a wired controller to use, unfortunately I am having some issues getting the winch to work with the controller. Does any know how to get the winch to work with the FlySky controller?

[Damion10]

you need to setup your aux channel as a 3 position momentary switch. it should work after that

[grvtyboy]

Hi Guys, Are you able to use Ch5 or Ch6 with a servo winch as well? Typically use momentary 3 pos switches but wanted to see if the potentiometer knobs would work in some way. Any suggestions or insight?

[greedyg76]

You can certainly use one of the pot channels connected to the winch controller. Only issue with that is you won’t have a defined center or off on that switch so it could make stopping the winch exactly when you want difficult

[grvtyboy]

SO I've been using it for a while and though it does work, you're right about the exact off position. Its fine but it is a Pain in the butt. Not only do I have more difficulty finding the off position, I have to use both hands on the transmitter so yet another pain.

I did see a few posts about removing the pots and using a 3 pos switch so that's something I might consider.

Originally Posted by greedyg76

You can certainly use one of the pot channels connected to the winch controller. Only issue with that is you won’t have a defined center or off on that switch so it could make stopping the winch exactly when you want difficult