Futaba 4PL Setup, Tips, Tricks & Help

[Harley]

Originally Posted by craddock35

That is what I am not sure of how to do. This is my first radio that I have had to set up like this. The ones I have had in the past have been simple stupid radios but I needed more options to be able to run a winch and dig. I have gotten myself lost I believe and nobody that I know close to me runs anything but simple stupid radios. I have a 3-pm but it was already set-up when I got it used off of here so I didn't have to do anything to it.

This link in the first post will help you setup 3 position switches: Futaba 4PL Setup, Tips, Tricks & Help

[Harley]

Originally Posted by Denus

Well, at least I received the radio, still waiting for the RC4WD Bruiser

Will I have to use the SW2 slide switch to change gears?
I don't see any other solutions to be honest but again, I'm not a specialist

Actually for a 3 speed you will use one of the DT switches as well. This link will teach you how to program that: Futaba 4PL Setup, Tips, Tricks & Help

[Rig Rocker]

Hey guys, I setup my wifes winch on her dial on 4pl. It works great for her because winch is proportional that way. Just wanted craddock35 to know that so he can use the dial for winch like he asked

[craddock35]

Originally Posted by Rig Rocker

Hey guys, I setup my wifes winch on her dial on 4pl. It works great for her because winch is proportional that way. Just wanted craddock35 to know that so he can use the dial for winch like he asked

Thanks I have it all going now. I figured you could just wasn't sure how to set it up and you saying it could be done I did a little more playing and I have it now. I fiured out how to set it up so I didn't have to turn the knob as much 4 clicks I have 100% now. Thanks

[Stregone]

I have my 3racing winch on channel 3, on one of the DT switches. Is there any way to make it so the switch is momentary? So that it only goes to 100 or -100 when I press it, and goes back to 0 when I let off?

Also, how can I mix the throttle and winch? I'd like to setup a mix I can turn on and off that pulls the winch in at full speed when I give any amount of throttle. I was looking at the manual, but it is written in rather dense almost engrish-y language and is really hard to understand IMO.

[CREEPERBOB]

Question, has anyone used 2 rooster's and the 4pl on a super?

[articzap]

Originally Posted by Stregone

I have my 3racing winch on channel 3, on one of the DT switches. Is there any way to make it so the switch is momentary? So that it only goes to 100 or -100 when I press it, and goes back to 0 when I let off?

No.

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by CREEPERBOB

Question, has anyone used 2 rooster's and the 4pl on a super?

Exact situation??, maybe not, but close enough and yes, it works........

[WAM]

Just got back from Las Vegas and I got to play a bit with a couple other XR10's. Mine has very twitchy low end throttle control, especially compared to the 4PKs. Is that a radio thing I can't do anything about, or how would I smooth this thing out? Dual Crawlmaster 16's @ zero timing, dual FXRs, both calibrated, throttle on -50 and now -75% expo. Oh and it has a huge neutral deadband compared to the 4PK. But I can probably get used to that if necessary. You pull and pull and nothing -- then it jumps.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by WAM

Just got back from Las Vegas and I got to play a bit with a couple other XR10's. Mine has very twitchy low end throttle control, especially compared to the 4PKs. Is that a radio thing I can't do anything about, or how would I smooth this thing out? Dual Crawlmaster 16's @ zero timing, dual FXRs, both calibrated, throttle on -50 and now -75% expo. Oh and it has a huge neutral deadband compared to the 4PK. But I can probably get used to that if necessary. You pull and pull and nothing -- then it jumps.

Make sure your FXR's have the most updated firmware available. They do not always ship with the newest firmware.

[WAM]

Originally Posted by Harley

Make sure your FXR's have the most updated firmware available. They do not always ship with the newest firmware.

Yeah, I bought Hotwire, but my Vista laptop didn't like it. Maybe one of my friends has an old XP. Or TeamTekin can talk me thru getting it running on mine. I understand it can usually be done, but probably helps to be a computer geek.

[craddock35]

Originally Posted by WAM

Yeah, I bought Hotwire, but my Vista laptop didn't like it. Maybe one of my friends has an old XP. Or TeamTekin can talk me thru getting it running on mine. I understand it can usually be done, but probably helps to be a computer geek.

You have to open it as administrator. Right click on it and go down to run as administrator and it should work.

[War Pig]

Quick question. After my Class 2 scaler has been sitting for a few days, I turn on the transmitter, plug in the battery and everything turns on, but it doesn't arm. I have found that I have to turn off the transmitter and turn it back on while the battery is plugged in to get it to arm. Any thoughts as to why it does this? Happens about 90% of the time. If I shut things down and plug everything back in sometime that day (5 minutes to 12 hours) it's fine....it's just when it's been sitting for a couple of days. BTW, still lovin' the 4pl! Thanks, Tim.

[punkfan]

Originally Posted by War Pig

Quick question. After my Class 2 scaler has been sitting for a few days, I turn on the transmitter, plug in the battery and everything turns on, but it doesn't arm. I have found that I have to turn off the transmitter and turn it back on while the battery is plugged in to get it to arm. Any thoughts as to why it does this? Happens about 90% of the time. If I shut things down and plug everything back in sometime that day (5 minutes to 12 hours) it's fine....it's just when it's been sitting for a couple of days. BTW, still lovin' the 4pl! Thanks, Tim.

I have the same problem with mine, but only with the extra rx I bought not the one that comes stock with the 4pl. I apologize for not having the part number off hand but i think its the Rx 2004? but i dont think that is right

[hotwheels000]

Same issue with mine......not the stocker, just the extra,need to check model # also.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by War Pig

Quick question. After my Class 2 scaler has been sitting for a few days, I turn on the transmitter, plug in the battery and everything turns on, but it doesn't arm. I have found that I have to turn off the transmitter and turn it back on while the battery is plugged in to get it to arm. Any thoughts as to why it does this? Happens about 90% of the time. If I shut things down and plug everything back in sometime that day (5 minutes to 12 hours) it's fine....it's just when it's been sitting for a couple of days. BTW, still lovin' the 4pl! Thanks, Tim.

Originally Posted by punkfan

I have the same problem with mine, but only with the extra rx I bought not the one that comes stock with the 4pl. I apologize for not having the part number off hand but i think its the Rx 2004? but i dont think that is right

Originally Posted by hotwheels000

Same issue with mine......not the stocker, just the extra,need to check model # also.

What it sounds like is that you are running one RX that is FHSS and one that is S-FHSS. When you change the RX type the Radio has to boot up in that mode, so that is why you just have to cycle the power on the radio.

[War Pig]

Originally Posted by Harley

What it sounds like is that you are running one RX that is FHSS and one that is S-FHSS. When you change the RX type the Radio has to boot up in that mode, so that is why you just have to cycle the power on the radio.

Ah ha! That's it, the 4pl comes with an R2104GF S-FHSS and RPP was out of them when I went order a couple extra RX's. The ones I ordered were R2004GF which are FHSS.....

That's why your the man Harley! Thanks!

[highfly]

Hello
I have my 4PL DIG rebuilt the switch. I like it
if the switch itself back cracks when I let go of him.
I can operate much faster the DIG.
For the reconstruction I had to take the SW2.Thias is a 3-step switch.
All other switches on the 4PL are not situated for the conversion.
SW2 is now out and operate it, I connected a switch tastend/0/tastend.
I operated it with my thumb.

greetings tom

[Harley]

Originally Posted by highfly

greetings tom

Good work Tom. A local friend of mine and I have discussed modifying the slide switch to do the same thing.

[rubiconrockkrawler]

How long do you have to hold the button in to link the radio and receiver? I am trying to link a 4pl to a R2004GF receiver. It just continues to blink red even after holding the button down for 45 sec or so. I tried starting with the power on the controller first then turn on the rec and vice versa. Any ideas what I am missing?

Never mind, figured it out, there is an option on the menu you have to change because its a different receiver than the one that comes with it.