4PK Setups, Tips, Tricks and Help

[rednck21]

I just sent JP a pm, I'll let you know what he says...

[Harley]

Originally Posted by rednck21

I just sent JP a pm, I'll let you know what he says...

You need to check the cans themselves. There should be a line on the can and a line on the endbell. They need to match up.

[rednck21]

thay look like they are "slightly" off. do they need to be perfectly aligned?

[Harley]

Originally Posted by rednck21

thay look like they are "slightly" off. do they need to be perfectly aligned?

Ideally yes.

[rednck21]

Originally Posted by rednck21

I just sent JP a pm, I'll let you know what he says...

He says they are set at zero timing.

I couldnt tell a difference at the comp yesterday and managed to get a win I the more i use and play with this 4pk, the more i like it!

[Harley]

Originally Posted by rednck21

He says they are set at zero timing.

I couldnt tell a difference at the comp yesterday and managed to get a win I the more i use and play with this 4pk, the more i like it!

Well good enough then!!! Nice job on the win

[lordy49]

Harley, On the RC Mart site they list 2 types of 4 channel recievers for the 4PK. A R604FS and a R604FS-E, the E being for "electric cars only".Can you enlighten me on this,I can't find the "e" on the Futaba web site.

I'm looking to retire my Nomadio Sensor but don't want to go backwards, the only thing holding me back is the 4PK doesn't have readouts fron the receiver,IE RX voltage and motor temp.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by lordy49

Harley, On the RC Mart site they list 2 types of 4 channel recievers for the 4PK. A R604FS and a R604FS-E, the E being for "electric cars only".Can you enlighten me on this,I can't find the "e" on the Futaba web site.

I'm looking to retire my Nomadio Sensor but don't want to go backwards, the only thing holding me back is the 4PK doesn't have readouts fron the receiver,IE RX voltage and motor temp.

I wasn't aware the E version was available yet. I have only got limited info on it to this point. I hear it uses only the internal antenna so there is nothing to have to route on the outside. I will get more info for you tomorrow.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by lordy49

Harley, On the RC Mart site they list 2 types of 4 channel recievers for the 4PK. A R604FS and a R604FS-E, the E being for "electric cars only".Can you enlighten me on this,I can't find the "e" on the Futaba web site.

I'm looking to retire my Nomadio Sensor but don't want to go backwards, the only thing holding me back is the 4PK doesn't have readouts fron the receiver,IE RX voltage and motor temp.

Post 178 of this thread, direct from Jason at Hobbico:

Originally Posted by jdawg53

It is basically the same receiver as you can currently get, only there is no external antenna. Futaba is recommending that the antennaless receiver only be used in electric vehicles. No real advantage over the existing receiver except no antenna to worry about.
J

[jfraymond]

Before I go tearing into my radio is there an easy way to adjust the dials? they seem to stick out alot better on the back side than the front.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by jfraymond

Before I go tearing into my radio is there an easy way to adjust the dials? they seem to stick out alot better on the back side than the front.

Sorry, no help here.

[Bok]

Anyone have problems with the receiver overheating and going into failsafe? Want to get the 4PK but the horror stories are making me hesitant..

[XSRCdesign]

I didn't know there were horror stories?

I have 3 receivers, they all have been fine.

One of my favorite r/c purchases ever.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by Bok

Anyone have problems with the receiver overheating and going into failsafe? Want to get the 4PK but the horror stories are making me hesitant..

I heard of it with a nitro once way back but there wasn't anything wide spread.

[whoodie]

Originally Posted by Bok

Anyone have problems with the receiver overheating and going into failsafe? Want to get the 4PK but the horror stories are making me hesitant..

From what I heard that was only occurring in fully sealed radio boxes and was poorly documented. I have run a 604 Rx in a Slash radio box (fully sealed) all day at the races, in a warehouse that was 100*+ inside. I am certain that there is no problem with heat.

[Bok]

Yep it's well documented at the 4PK thread at rctech. Just want to be sure before I pull the trigger. Thanks for the input guys.

[wrightcs77]

The overheating issue is very well documented, even some tests showing how they thermal. Never really heard of an issue in an electric, it is the nitro, especially 8th scale, where the problems seem to be.

[whoodie]

Originally Posted by wrightcs77

The overheating issue is very well documented, even some tests showing how they thermal. Never really heard of an issue in an electric, it is the nitro, especially 8th scale, where the problems seem to be.

Where are these tests that you speak of?

[Brandon]

Originally Posted by wrightcs77

The overheating issue is very well documented, even some tests showing how they thermal. Never really heard of an issue in an electric, it is the nitro, especially 8th scale, where the problems seem to be.

Yup thats the only time there were ever any problems. Most just drill a bunch of holes in the radio box to get fresh air in there and all the problems went away. I think the temps were upwards of 150 before going into failsafe.

[whoodie]

Originally Posted by Brandon

Yup thats the only time there were ever any problems. Most just drill a bunch of holes in the radio box to get fresh air in there and all the problems went away. I think the temps were upwards of 150 before going into failsafe.

So we are talking 8th scale here? How long was everything running before failsafe was entered? Any specifics on the vehicle (heat sources near the Rx box)? Ambient conditions?