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05-21-2008, 06:01 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston
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|  Who is running a 4 Channel Pistol Grip Control?
I am looking for very specific functionality from a 4 channel pistol grip radio. I would like to find a transmitter that can give me the standard channels 1-2 for throttle and steering but I need 3 AND 4 to be three position servos (left-center-right) operated from switches. Basically, I want a radio that has channels 3&4 that can function like the modded 3rd channel of a TQ3. Is there a radio out there that will meet this requirement? I have read through radio specs on towers website but am not finding the definative answer I need before spending $300+ If you are running such a radio, post any pix you can of the switches/buttons for channels 3-4! Thanks =-=-=-=-=-=-=- UPDATED INFO: =-=-=-=-=-=-=- KO PROPO EX-1 UR Not Sold at Tower Hobbies No Downloadable PDF Manual Price: ~$200 Tx Only FM Model  NOMADIO Sensor Link To Tower Hobbies Item Details Complete PDF User Manual Sensor Quick Start PDF Price: ~$400 Tx 2.4ghz Model   PROFI Car 403 Not Sold at Tower Hobbies No Downloadable PDF Manual, BUT here is a spec sheet Price: ~$160 Tx Only AM+FM Model  ACOMS Technisport Hayabusa Not sold at Tower (Not sold in USA for that matter) No Downloadable PDF Manual, No good info anywhere Price: `$150  NEXT Last edited by RB_Steve; 05-21-2008 at 08:01 AM. |
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05-21-2008, 06:35 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indiana
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Nomadio, They look Funny and I know it has a 4th channel function not sure of the operation but I use the 3rd channel and it is programable from 1-7 position toggle style to variable trim style movement. Also ALL buttons can be programed for any channel so you can reach options however you like. I run both the Sensor (prefered despites its looks) and the React (prefered for 1/12 racing). Not to mention the telemetry is awesome http://www.nomadio.net/hobby/sensor.php |
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05-21-2008, 06:44 AM
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| Newbie  Join Date: May 2007 Location: rockmart
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a company called kopropo makes one it's the ex-1 ur. just found 2 days ago haven't done much research yet. i'm wantin one like what you mentioned myself to do rear steer and dig
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05-21-2008, 06:54 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew.
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Multiplex Profi 403 (7) in truck mode channels.
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05-21-2008, 07:09 AM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: May 2006 Location: HONDURAS...ROCK HEAVEN
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I have a 4 ch acoms hayabusa fm radio, pretty basic 10 model memory, 3 position 3ch fully adjustable and a 4 position 4ch also fully adjustable in any of it's positions, perfect IMHO, only catch it's 40mhz fm .
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05-21-2008, 07:51 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston
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OK, good for starters. I am going to update this thread with links and pix of all the potential candidates. I will either download the manuals or call the manufactures to find out what I (we) need to know. Keep the suggestions coming. |
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05-21-2008, 08:03 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: FLAGSTAFF
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05-21-2008, 08:37 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukie, OR
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I have a Nomadio React... It can do almost anything you can dream of.  (people have had some type of issue with running 2 ESCs with this radio) The 3rd and 4th channels have the same amount of options as 1st and 2nd... So 3+ postion steering on both channels can be done, and much more. Quote:
I reccomend running a extra heavy duty y-harness if you are using a big steering servo, and 2 others for rear-steer. Or you can directly connect the servos to get power from the battery (most likely BEC). The Spectrum ground recievers are currently only 3 channels. Last edited by Savas Racing; 05-21-2008 at 08:45 AM. | |
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05-21-2008, 08:38 AM
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| Official Cook of the ECC  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hawthorne, Florida
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I have the Multiplex 403. 7 channels in truck mode. Channels 3-6 can be linear, 3 pos, or flashing. Ch.7 is a 2 position only. I use ch.3 for dig and ch.4 for suck down winch on the front. |
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05-21-2008, 08:58 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Building a scaler!!
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^^^I agree the multiplex is A nice radio & seven channels. You could have A real sweet scaler w/ seven channels,unlimited possibilities.
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05-21-2008, 09:56 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 22 Acacia Avenue
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The Multiplex looksl ike the crystal version of a Nomadio React...I had the Nomadio Sensor, and there isn't anything you can't program that radio to do. It was a very nice radio while I had it, but I let it go due to the lack of focus on the Hobby market by the maker. They are a contractor for our military (here in the USA) and they have decided that is where the focus needs to be...Good and bad for us in the hobby arena. It is a true 4 channel radio and every single button/function can be programmed via USB input on your computer (React is the same, and can be used as a gaming controller too). If you want true function and control, that is the one...2.4ghz, telemetry, 100 frames per second speed, and very compact. Only radio lighter is the Spektrum DX3R (which is what I just bought)...Futaba 4PK will be a 4 channel also when it finally hits the ground next month, but it will ding your wallet!! Check www.amainhobbies.com They carry Kopropo, Nomadio (no sensor though), and Futaba. Good luck  |
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05-21-2008, 10:34 AM
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| Tire&Foam Extraordinaire  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: C.I. Compound, Tyler, Texas
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In regards to the KO Propo EX-1 UR, I own a KO Propo EX-1 Mars. Mine is three channel and looks exactly the same as the UR. My 3rd channel is two position only and the button must be held down to activate the servo and keep it activated (to keep the dig engaged for instance). The UR doesn't have any cosmetics changes to the controller so they must have changed the programming to get the 4th channel. My guess is that the dial under the steering wheel on the grip is the 3rd channel to make it work to control rear steer and the push button on the grip is the fourth channel. I bring this up because although KO Propo makes great products, I think they are primarily geared to racing (nitro and electric) where two channels are all that are really needed and the third channel is used to activate lap timers, ABS braking, or other programming features. I don't think it's a viable option as a four channel pistol grip controller. Again just my opinion, but I have owned a lot of KO Propo products over the years.
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05-21-2008, 11:12 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2005 Location: CITY of CHAMPIONS!!
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i run a ko propo ex-11 not available anywhere any more except used on ebay. standard pistol grip with 2 channels that you can change from 2,3,or 4 position switches. one by your thumb, the other by your finger on the wheel. 3 model memory, fm crystals. fully proportional and all channels have adjustable endpoints. I run the novak xxtra receiver with it. i hear there is a new synthesized one coming out soon. |
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05-21-2008, 12:52 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston
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Awesome info guys...I was looking forward to getting actual owner/user input for these 4 channel radios and I am getting what I was looking for. THANKS! I will continue to update this thread as I gather more info. The real test of course is finding one of each to put my mitts on in person. Mama always said I had a problem looking at stuff by using my hands and this will not be an exception. Need to know how a radio feels before dropping coin on it! |
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05-21-2008, 02:34 PM
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| Web Wheeling   Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities
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I run the same radio, and have 3 or 4 Novak Xxtra 5 channel recievers, along with 2 JR sythesized recievers. | |
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05-21-2008, 06:56 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2005 Location: CITY of CHAMPIONS!!
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i love this radio!! i hope the new synthesized one is nice and reasonably priced. |
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05-27-2008, 01:03 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SW of Cleveland
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| Link to Profi Car Manual
Here is the Profi Car manual. Where can these radios be purchased? http://www.multiplexusa.com/Support/...ofi403_707.pdf |
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05-27-2008, 02:29 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: On the Snap on truck
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what about a futaba 4pk fasst 2.4?
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05-27-2008, 04:11 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew.
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Linear Mode
