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InFlames · 07-30-2009, 09:11 AM

Is it possible to take any controller with a spare channel and put in a 3 pos. switch and trim pots where a 2 pos. switch was? Basically the same thing as modding a tq3...

ScalerLover · 07-30-2009, 09:36 AM

Not sure all radios are compatible with this mod, Might help aid in assistance if you mention what type your planning on modding incase someone might have one and done it already

InFlames · 07-30-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ScalerLover

Not sure all radios are compatible with this mod, Might help aid in assistance if you mention what type your planning on modding incase someone might have one and done it already

It was a general question, dont have my eye set on one controller yet, right now i have a modded tq3 and looking to upgrade.

ScalerLover · 07-30-2009, 09:43 AM

Upgrade to another am/fm or 2.4 ?

InFlames · 07-30-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ScalerLover

Upgrade to another am/fm or 2.4 ?

I hope for 2.4 depending on what i have to send in about a month..

Nate08 · 07-30-2009, 10:32 AM

If you're looking to go to 2.4 anyway, just get a dx3r no modding required

InFlames · 07-30-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate08

If you're looking to go to 2.4 anyway, just get a dx3r no modding required

Im building a mustang right now, id be damned if i spent $300 on a controller. I dont want to go over $100, i was thinking maybe one of the rc4wd systems.

clockworks · 07-30-2009, 10:37 AM

I can't think of an easy way to do this. You can turn a proportional channel (one with a pot) into a 2- or 3-way switch, but not a simple on/off channel, from what I've seen.
It's possible that the switched channel is actually proportional - I'd be interested to know!

There's an easy way to find out if your channel has the potential to be "proportional" - take the 2 wires off the switch and connect one to the centre terminal of a pot (preferably a 5K linear pot, but it isn't critical), the other wire to one of the outside terminals.
Connect a servo to the Rx, switch everything on, and see if the servo moves smoothly as you turn the pot.
If it doesn't move at all, or jumps suddenly, you can't mod it.
If it moves smoothly, you can.

07-30-2009, 09:11 AM	#1
InFlames RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL. Posts: 1,297	Controller modding question.... Is it possible to take any controller with a spare channel and put in a 3 pos. switch and trim pots where a 2 pos. switch was? Basically the same thing as modding a tq3...

07-30-2009, 09:36 AM	#2
ScalerLover Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marengo, Ohio Posts: 980	Not sure all radios are compatible with this mod, Might help aid in assistance if you mention what type your planning on modding incase someone might have one and done it already

07-30-2009, 09:43 AM	#4
ScalerLover Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marengo, Ohio Posts: 980	Upgrade to another am/fm or 2.4 ?

07-30-2009, 10:32 AM	#6
Nate08 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Port Angeles Posts: 656	If you're looking to go to 2.4 anyway, just get a dx3r no modding required

07-30-2009, 10:37 AM	#8
clockworks Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 818	I can't think of an easy way to do this. You can turn a proportional channel (one with a pot) into a 2- or 3-way switch, but not a simple on/off channel, from what I've seen. It's possible that the switched channel is actually proportional - I'd be interested to know! There's an easy way to find out if your channel has the potential to be "proportional" - take the 2 wires off the switch and connect one to the centre terminal of a pot (preferably a 5K linear pot, but it isn't critical), the other wire to one of the outside terminals. Connect a servo to the Rx, switch everything on, and see if the servo moves smoothly as you turn the pot. If it doesn't move at all, or jumps suddenly, you can't mod it. If it moves smoothly, you can.

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