Anyone running the futaba PL3

[hooty481]

Just wondering if anyone is running the futaba PL3 transmitter and receiver?
Got one on the way and just wondering what everyone's thoughts were on them?

[Dostradamas]

2 position 3rd channel with no EPA could be limiting.
What do you plan for channel 3?

http://manuals.hobbico.com/fut/3pl-2...hss-manual.pdf

I guess it does have epa & mixing. 2 position switch only tho, that is still a limiting factor for winches & trannys
Now I am interested..
If you can mod the switch to a 3 position this would be good for me 2

Looks like it would be just what I need for 4WS without mod which is what I am leaning towards

[hooty481]

I am looking at running a winch. And the way I read it I could also run a rear steer that would be non-proportioning

[Dostradamas]

Looks like either rear steer or winch with controller for 2 position switch only (unless you get creative on the truck ie a switch to toggle chan 3 from rear steer to winch)

[k7zpj]

I started out with a 3PL for my SCX10. I discovered the shortcomings discussed above and ended up getting a 4PL for the SCX10. The 3PL got moved to the Exo which only needs two channels.

I would either go with the 4PL if you need mixing and a 3 position channel for controlling the winch or the hacked GT3B from Overkill RC if you just need a 3 position channel for the winch.

You might check to see what costs are involved in returning the 3PL. I really wish that I had sent mine back.

[k7zpj]

Originally Posted by Dostradamas

Now I am interested..
If you can mod the switch to a 3 position this would be good for me 2

Here is one way to get 3 positions out of a radio with a 2 position switch.
Products - OverkillRC
3TP-2P (2-position to 3-True-Position adapter)

[hooty481]

I got the 3pl second hand from the classifieds. Its not shipped yet but I don't think he would take it back. I seriously doubt I will go with rear steer but do you think it will work for just the winch?

[k7zpj]

You can make it work. Checkout the 2 position winch controller from Heyok.

Winch Controller for Radio with 2 Position Third Channel

[hooty481]

I got my winch and my pl3 the other day and over the weekend I had time to swap the receiver and hook the winch controller up.

The winch is controlled by the 3rd channel which is a 3 position switch and it's simple in and out. There is still a channel for the 4 wheel steering.