help pick radio system for Hitec HS-5645MG servo

[martinsimmons]

these are the ones the hobby shop told me where compatible with
the servo. which is the best for a begginer and a person on a
buget. Futaba J, Hitec S, JR, and Airtronics-Z radio systems.

[CreepyCrawl]

This topic gets covered quite a bit. You can run digital servos with out having a digital Tx, but at some point the servo will fail.

When I built my first Super I saved a few bucks by using the Hi Tec 5645MG's and a modded TQ3. I only had 1 fail due to a dead amplifier, but over 1 season I had to rebuild them 5 times because of stripped gears. What I learned from that is buy the best radio that you can, even if it's a bit over your alloted budget.

Do yourself a favor, and absolutely pick up a Tx with end point adjustments. I prefer JR/Spektrum myself and for $99.99 the JR XR2i is a great radio.

But if you ever intend on running dig you'll need a 3 position 3rd channel. My suggestion there is to look for a used first gen Spektrum DX3. Since you're on a budget that will be your best bet if you decide to go 3 channel. If money is no issue, pick up a DX3R.

[bigflex]

Its all going to depend on what your budget is and exactly what all you are planning to do with your crawler. We are gonna need more info. Moat sre going to say buy a Spectrum DX3R. What all do you want froma radio?

[martinsimmons]

i dont plan on running dig i just need a radio to work with that high torque servo for trailin and crawlin and i would like to run a winch nothing to fancy. i am looking to spend max 250 on radio.

i just looked at that dx3r and i dont have 450 to spend right now on a radio.

[CreepyCrawl]

Originally Posted by martinsimmons

i dont plan on running dig i just need a radio to work with that high torque servo for trailin and crawlin and i would like to run a winch nothing to fancy. i am looking to spend max 250 on radio

XR2i:

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...odID=JRP234276

Spektrum DX2 for a bit more $

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=SPM20200

[martinsimmons]

Originally Posted by CreepyCrawl

XR2i:

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...odID=JRP234276

Spektrum DX2 for a bit more $

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=SPM20200

i am gona go with the Spektrum DX2. also this is kinda offtopic but what is a good esc to run with Cobalt Puller 10T

[bigflex]

I know everyone has ther personal favs. But these are all good choices on a nice digital 3ch radio.
Futaba
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-In-Box-Futab...3A1%7C294%3A50
Airtronics
http://cgi.ebay.com/Airtronics-MX-3-...3A1%7C294%3A50
JR
http://cgi.ebay.com/JR-XS3-SYNTHESIZ...3A1%7C294%3A50
And for the best in the $250.00 budget
Spectrum DX3s
http://cgi.ebay.com/SPEKTRUM-DX3S-3-...3A1%7C294%3A50

[bigflex]

Originally Posted by martinsimmons

i am gona go with the Spektrum DX2. also this is kinda offtopic but what is a good esc to run with Cobalt Puller 10T

The best brushed esc out is the Tekin FXR but if you don't have $100 to spend on an esc the Castle Creations Sidewinder would be my second choice.

[martinsimmons]

thanks now i cant make up my mind lol

[martinsimmons]

Originally Posted by bigflex

The best brushed esc out is the Tekin FXR but if you don't have $100 to spend on an esc the Castle Creations Sidewinder would be my second choice.

that is what i need to know cause i did not want to pay the high price of 149 for the mamba max. also how do you think the Cobalt Puller 7Twill hold up in water is it the same as any other motor

[bigflex]

Originally Posted by martinsimmons

thanks now i cant make up my mind

I would definetly go with a 3 channel. You might think you don't want a dig now, but you might in the futuer and having the right radio will make it alot cheaper in the long run. Its always better to have more than you need than not enough anf have to buy a replacement radio later.

[bigflex]

Originally Posted by martinsimmons

that is what i need to know cause i did not want to pay the high price of 149 for the mamba max. also how do you think the Cobalt Puller 7Twill hold up in water is it the same as any other motor

It will hold up just fine as long as you take care of it. Like any motor you will want to clean it with electronics cleaner after water runs and relube the bearings as well. Doing these things will help the motor life.

[martinsimmons]

Tekin FXR has a Motor Limit of 12 turn but is it still ok to use it with a 7 turn and the Castle Creations Sidewinder said it is Intended for use with the Castle 4600KV motor does that mean i cant use the Cobalt Puller 7t.

[bigflex]

Originally Posted by martinsimmons

also since i am not very good with programing things which esc would be easier to setup or is are these plug an play.

The Fxr is gonna be your best choice. They only way to get the sdiewinder ot be as eiasy to program as the FXR is to buy a castle link and that will put them at the same price. Another advantage of the Tekin FXR is its size. It is one tiny esc and that makes for easy placement. Unlike the bulky Caslte esc's

[martinsimmons]

forget that 7t i will be running 10t so you say Fxr that is what i will get cause you have a sweet rig and i can tell you know what you are talking about.

[bigflex]

Originally Posted by martinsimmons

forget that 7t i will be running 10t and the sdiewinder said it was redy to run but the Fxr would need setup.

The sidewinders defalt setting is for brushless and lipo. You will need to programit to run the 10t motor. The FXR is very user friendly and My 6yr old son can program it as long as he follows the well spelt out directions that come with it. Trust me the FXR is your best option.

[martinsimmons]

Originally Posted by bigflex

The sidewinders defalt setting is for brushless and lipo. You will need to programit to run the 10t motor. The FXR is very user friendly and My 6yr old son can program it as long as he follows the well spelt out directions that come with it. Trust me the FXR is your best option.

one more question about the FXR it said it had a Motor Limit of 12 turn does
that mean i cant run my 10t or i have to progrm it for the 10t. thanks you have been a big help and will get alot of credit in my build for all of it.

[bigflex]

Originally Posted by martinsimmons

thanks you have been a big help and will get alot of credit in my build for all of it.

No problem I am glad I could help you out. Have a great New Year and enjoy you new crawler.

[tubed-n-lubed]

Do not run the Airtronics MX-3 FHSS with Hites servos! The M11 DSSS is good just not the FHSS. They glitch & fry the servo, I know I just had Airtronics exchange one for a receiver & other stuff for my new M11 because it was frying servos. Don't get me wrong I still love Airtronics radios which is why I bought an M11 as a replacement but the MX-3 FHSS have known issues with Hitec servos. Hobby people have the M11 2.4 on sale in the store for $249 but not online.

Just an fyi so you don't get stuck with a radio you can't use.

[martinsimmons]

Originally Posted by tubed-n-lubed

Do not run the Airtronics MX-3 FHSS with Hites servos! The M11 DSSS is good just not the FHSS. They glitch & fry the servo, I know I just had Airtronics exchange one for a receiver & other stuff for my new M11 because it was frying servos. Don't get me wrong I still love Airtronics radios which is why I bought an M11 as a replacement but the MX-3 FHSS have known issues with Hitec servos. Hobby people have the M11 2.4 on sale in the store for $249 but not online.

Just an fyi so you don't get stuck with a radio you can't use.

thanks for the warning bro.