Futaba 4PL Setup, Tips, Tricks & Help 1 Attachment(s) Finally, after so many months of development it finally arrived today. I will be using this thread to help you all get the most out of the new addition from Futaba. I will be posting step by step instructions including video guides as well as wiring help to get your crawlers running with the new system. Differences between the 4PL and 4PK
Links to Important Posts: Video Showing Basics of the 4PL 4PL Dual ESC Programming <--Updated 12/09/2010 How to program a 3 position switch Super Class Crawler Compatible RX's and Voltages Picture comparison of RX's Differences in compatible RX's How to have your radio updated - For those who do not have the latest dual ESC programming Range Comparison test by Killer RC . http://www.harleydesigns.com/images/...%20(Large).jpg |
Awesome! My XR just showed up today....When will this be shipping?!?!? |
Can we get a list of RX that work with the 4PL? |
Full list of features? |
I like that my 3PK's can work with a spectrum module. It would be great if these would too. Look forward to the write up on this one Josh, I"ve been wanting a new system that'll run the crawlers AND the summit with some more control. |
The 4PL doesn't use modules. |
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if they would make a 4pk or 4pl that took a module i think alot of guys who have say 10+ specktrum rxs like me in all their cars would snatch up a new TX in a heartbeat . but i gotta say that 4pl looks good! |
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same reason why im still keeping my 3pk .... maybe someday :ror: |
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Yes! When will they hit the shelves, my money is literally leaping out of my wallet in anticipation... |
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Those ssz-9's look sick Harley seriously wanting this tx |
guess its time for my boy to get my old radio "thumbsup" |
The receiver that comes with the 4PL is a "high voltage" receiver. It will safely handle up to 8.5V. J |
Just a few question, if you answer yes to all 3 of these futaba will be getting my business. 1. Please, please futaba fix the dig switch bug"thumbsup" 2. Harley, can you adjust the mix percentage for dual ESC with out going into the menu, like on a rocker switch or dial or something? 3. Can you have dual ESC AND rear steer mixes activated at the same time (super?)? Thanks"thumbsup" Kieren |
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#1 - I hope so too. #2 - Yes you can assign any DT button to adjust the percentage. You can even set the amount you want it to adjust per click, any where from 2%-20% (or more but any more adjustment at a time then that is way too much). #3 - You can't use the Futaba 4WS mixing but most people that run a super want independant control of the rear which this is still capable of doing (exactly like a 4PK). |
1. Awesome 2. Even more Awesome 3. Sounds good, just how do you control it though, is it on a rocker switch somewhere? And can you set it in steps? Thanks"thumbsup" Kieren |
Yeah, I've been competing in Super for 3 years now, and early on, when I thought I needed steering mix, all it ever did was screw me on the course. Rear steer mix is totally unnecessary. My question. Does it use seperate dig switches like the 4pk or is it a single switch? I thought I saw something about a single button that toggles through. I'm curious how effective that would be. I can see that it would be simple, but not sure if it would get confusing or be really really easy to use. |
I was thinking about a 4PK, but I think a 4PL might be the better choice for me. What are the major differences that one should consider between the PL and PK? |
At this link they say it will come with a servo and esc. Will it? http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-rad...r-p-32532.html |
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Thanks Harley"thumbsup" Are these actaully shipping as RCmart has them in stock? I don't want to buy it only to find it's on pre/back order. Thanks for all your help"thumbsup" Kieren |
The transmitters should arrive in about 2 weeks. They have already shipped from Futaba. We are still working with Futaba to get the programming update for the dig switch like Harley previously described. My best guess is that they didn't fully understand (possibly due to translation) what we were asking/telling them when we set the initial requirements for the radio. From time to time Futaba will offer a "combo" with an esc and servo. Typically, those combos do not sell as well as just the tx/rx. To my best knowledge, we are only getting tx/rx systems. J |
Has anyone got a link to a manual? English would be preferable but I'm happy to make do looking at the pictures:ror: Or Harley if it's no trouble could you please point out all the 'assignable' switches/rockers/dials that sort of thing. Thanks and sorry for all the Qs"thumbsup" Kieren |
Retract that statement I'll look for myself when mine arrives:twisted: I got mine on ebay from dinball, which is the ebay store for rcmart. It better be good cause it's replacing my custom radio. Kieren |
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For the moment I will be using it with a super so dual ESC and dual servo. Thanks"thumbsup" Kieren |
What are you thinking the chances of a fix for the dig are? |
I hope its something like, one press for front, one press to release, and then two presses for rear, one press to release. That's what we can hope for. Cycling through each dig cycle would kill the ability to crawl climbs without being able to go from front to all 4. |
Nope, watch the video, push once and your in rear, push it again and your in front, push it again and your in all in. |
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I agree, but have high hopes futaba will step up and fix it, I've been a spektrum guy since I fly planes and helis, and thought I'd never switch, this radio was gonna be the thing that pushed me over. But without talk of a fix this radio will do me no good:cry: |
Where this Video at? |
In harleys xr10 build thread iirc |
This Hiccup with the Dig set up is a big deal. Kinda of Kills the point of Dual ESC's... How would it work on a Super with Two Servo's, PunkDig and just one ESC? I'm guessing it would be just fine Correct? Josh you need to really push this issue. Is there anyone we need to send an E-mail to? To help get the ball rolling on this. I've sold off all my old stuff and started collecting for a Dual ESC set up. I'm just needing a radio. To Spend $200 for the PL or $450 for a 4PKS is a big deal. Thats a lot of Money. |
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