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bmangdog · 01-04-2011, 09:16 PM

Harley,

I bought a 4PL and i am running a goat 3s, castle bec set to 7.4v, and a hitec 7950, When i put it under a load like trying to climb a wall or something the servo will barely wiggle with my hand off the wheel. My BEC is also directly wired to my servo. is due to framerate issues?

Harley · 01-04-2011, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmangdog

Harley,

I bought a 4PL and i am running a goat 3s, castle bec set to 7.4v, and a hitec 7950, When i put it under a load like trying to climb a wall or something the servo will barely wiggle with my hand off the wheel. My BEC is also directly wired to my servo. is due to framerate issues?

That shouldn't be it. I would check your ground wires.

bmangdog · 01-04-2011, 11:07 PM

okay thanks!

snipe1 · 01-05-2011, 09:14 AM

Hey Harley, I'm very new to crawling and after reading this entire thread (for about 4 days) I appreciate the great advise. I ended up selling my DX3R on Ebay and just ordered a 4PL for the new AX10 ARTR I just received. I also ordered a Tekin FX-R w/T55 motor combo which I believe you highly recommended somewhere on this site.

Anyway, Thanks for sharing your insight and be prepared to mentor this newbie crawler because I'm sure I'll have a few questions along the way.

Thanks!

-Greg

Harley · 01-05-2011, 09:19 AM

Sounds like you made good choices Greg! Whenever you have a question on the radio just post it up here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by snipe1

Hey Harley, I'm very new to crawling and after reading this entire thread (for about 4 days) I appreciate the great advise. I ended up selling my DX3R on Ebay and just ordered a 4PL for the new AX10 ARTR I just received. I also ordered a Tekin FX-R w/T55 motor combo which I believe you highly recommended somewhere on this site.

Anyway, Thanks for sharing your insight and be prepared to mentor this newbie crawler because I'm sure I'll have a few questions along the way.

Thanks!

-Greg

Gso125 · 01-05-2011, 05:22 PM

Ok I just sent it in for the update. I have a few ? I just set it up for my LCC and it just worked for what I needed for the dig with the 3 way switch on the side. I havent put all the electronics in the rig to run yet but on the bench works great. The ? Is on my new xr10 I will be running 2 esc havnt figured out what the best set up is for me yet but most likely 2 fx-r with 45t motors. The new software will allow me to use that 3 way switch like a dig on my LCC and will I be able to control the speeds of both motors somehow on the fly. Thanks Gerry

Harley · 01-05-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Gso125

The ? Is on my new xr10 I will be running 2 esc havnt figured out what the best set up is for me yet but most likely 2 fx-r with 45t motors. The new software will allow me to use that 3 way switch like a dig on my LCC and will I be able to control the speeds of both motors somehow on the fly. Thanks Gerry

Yes the dig will function just like the 3 position dig on your Losi. You will just assign another button to do the biasing of the motors.

Gso125 · 01-05-2011, 05:45 PM

Thank you very much Harley for the fast response.

Harley · 01-05-2011, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gso125

Thank you very much Harley for the fast response.

When you get the radio back, just follow the video linked in the first post and let me know if you have any questions.

ax-10 crazy · 01-05-2011, 07:48 PM

What's the difference between these two receivers? Do they both work with he 4pl? With both of them can you use all functions on the 4pl?

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXYVD4&P=M

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXACWW&P=M

Sorry for all the questions.

Thanks

articzap · 01-05-2011, 07:51 PM

Sent mine in for update! Can't wait to get it back!

Harley · 01-05-2011, 08:17 PM

Check this link in the first post: Futaba 4PL Setup, Tips, Tricks & Help

Quote:

Originally Posted by ax-10 crazy

What's the difference between these two receivers? Do they both work with he 4pl? With both of them can you use all functions on the 4pl?

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXYVD4&P=M

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXACWW&P=M

Sorry for all the questions.

Thanks

neilus · 01-06-2011, 11:22 AM

Harley:

Quick question: Is there a way for me to get an updated version in (or shipped to) the UK? I don't want to order one from the US then have to send it back to be updated. I was going to order from Tower Hobbies, but wasn't sure if they have got the updated versions yet (or if the updated ones even are ready yet). Thanks.

Harley · 01-06-2011, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neilus

Harley:

Quick question: Is there a way for me to get an updated version in (or shipped to) the UK? I don't want to order one from the US then have to send it back to be updated. I was going to order from Tower Hobbies, but wasn't sure if they have got the updated versions yet (or if the updated ones even are ready yet). Thanks.

I can call over and ask what is possible.

Give me a little bit.

neilus · 01-06-2011, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley

I can call over and ask what is possible.

Give me a little bit.

Thanks for a quick reply. No race, just when you get a minute. Thanks

T3rry · 01-06-2011, 04:08 PM

i am curious about the same thing, i am in canada, don't want to order it, wait 2 weeks for shipping, then wait another 4 weeks, pay another $30+ to ship it back to the US for programming.

Harley · 01-06-2011, 04:18 PM

I talked to them today. There should be a batch of the new ones in about 2 weeks. I can try and stay on top of when those are in but beyond that I am of no help :-|

Charlie-III · 01-06-2011, 05:54 PM

Harley...great info, thanks a ton for your support.
My son (asw27x) just received his updated TX (system was a Christmas present), I'm sure he may have questions later on as he sets up his 2.2 shaftie.

You, and others, provided great support on my 3PM-x in another thread.

Thanks again for the help!

Harley · 01-06-2011, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie-III

Harley...great info, thanks a ton for your support.
My son (asw27x) just received his updated TX (system was a Christmas present), I'm sure he may have questions later on as he sets up his 2.2 shaftie.

You, and others, provided great support on my 3PM-x in another thread.

Thanks again for the help!

Just post up with any questions

LEADFOOT82 · 01-06-2011, 08:10 PM

Harley the link for programing the 4PL with the old software for dual esc's dosn't work. I have a comp coming and don't have time to send it in and get it back before I need it, Wondering if you can point me in the right direction.

01-05-2011, 05:22 PM	#566
Gso125 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Princeton Mass Posts: 272	Sent in 4pl for update Ok I just sent it in for the update. I have a few ? I just set it up for my LCC and it just worked for what I needed for the dig with the 3 way switch on the side. I havent put all the electronics in the rig to run yet but on the bench works great. The ? Is on my new xr10 I will be running 2 esc havnt figured out what the best set up is for me yet but most likely 2 fx-r with 45t motors. The new software will allow me to use that 3 way switch like a dig on my LCC and will I be able to control the speeds of both motors somehow on the fly. Thanks Gerry

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01-04-2011, 09:16 PM	#561
bmangdog Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rogue River Posts: 274	Harley, I bought a 4PL and i am running a goat 3s, castle bec set to 7.4v, and a hitec 7950, When i put it under a load like trying to climb a wall or something the servo will barely wiggle with my hand off the wheel. My BEC is also directly wired to my servo. is due to framerate issues?

01-04-2011, 11:07 PM	#563
bmangdog Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rogue River Posts: 274	okay thanks!

01-05-2011, 09:14 AM	#564
snipe1 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mass, USA Posts: 9	Hey Harley, I'm very new to crawling and after reading this entire thread (for about 4 days) I appreciate the great advise. I ended up selling my DX3R on Ebay and just ordered a 4PL for the new AX10 ARTR I just received. I also ordered a Tekin FX-R w/T55 motor combo which I believe you highly recommended somewhere on this site. Anyway, Thanks for sharing your insight and be prepared to mentor this newbie crawler because I'm sure I'll have a few questions along the way. Thanks! -Greg

01-05-2011, 05:45 PM	#568
Gso125 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Princeton Mass Posts: 272	Thank you very much Harley for the fast response.

01-05-2011, 07:48 PM	#570
ax-10 crazy Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 529	What's the difference between these two receivers? Do they both work with he 4pl? With both of them can you use all functions on the 4pl? http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXYVD4&P=M http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXACWW&P=M Sorry for all the questions. Thanks

01-05-2011, 07:51 PM	#571
articzap RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Depew Posts: 1,551	Sent mine in for update! Can't wait to get it back!

01-06-2011, 11:22 AM	#573
neilus Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 617	Harley: Quick question: Is there a way for me to get an updated version in (or shipped to) the UK? I don't want to order one from the US then have to send it back to be updated. I was going to order from Tower Hobbies, but wasn't sure if they have got the updated versions yet (or if the updated ones even are ready yet). Thanks.

01-06-2011, 04:08 PM	#576
T3rry Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 771	i am curious about the same thing, i am in canada, don't want to order it, wait 2 weeks for shipping, then wait another 4 weeks, pay another $30+ to ship it back to the US for programming.

01-06-2011, 04:18 PM	#577
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	I talked to them today. There should be a batch of the new ones in about 2 weeks. I can try and stay on top of when those are in but beyond that I am of no help :-\|

01-06-2011, 05:54 PM	#578
Charlie-III I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 07456 N. NJ USofA Posts: 8,314	Harley...great info, thanks a ton for your support. My son (asw27x) just received his updated TX (system was a Christmas present), I'm sure he may have questions later on as he sets up his 2.2 shaftie. You, and others, provided great support on my 3PM-x in another thread. Thanks again for the help!

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01-06-2011, 08:10 PM	#580
LEADFOOT82 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The work bench Posts: 214	Harley the link for programing the 4PL with the old software for dual esc's dosn't work. I have a comp coming and don't have time to send it in and get it back before I need it, Wondering if you can point me in the right direction.

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