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Old 02-23-2011, 09:10 AM   #1
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Exclamation Will RC4WD XR4 Radio Run 2 Escs For XR10?
Just ordered an xr10 kit with the xr4 radio and wondering if it will run dual tekin fxrs?
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Old 02-23-2011, 09:56 AM   #2
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No. It doesn't have the needed programming.
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Old 02-23-2011, 10:02 AM   #3
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so I'm assuming the radio wont work? Anybody recommend a good cheaper radio rx system?
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Old 02-23-2011, 12:21 PM   #4
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If you want the dual ESC control the cheapest you will get is the Futaba 4pl. It will make you very happy!
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Old 02-23-2011, 06:32 PM   #5
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Do you already have that radio? If so, maybe this would get you going:
DIG Switch alternative
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Get a 4PL. You won't regret it!
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Get a 4PL. You won't regret it!
+1...not expensive and will cover 90% of your needs. If you get a new one now, it should have the new crawler programming in it.
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Old 02-24-2011, 04:57 AM   #8
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Can the XR4 handle the punk dig 3D unit?
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Old 02-24-2011, 05:00 AM   #9
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Do you already have that radio? If so, maybe this would get you going:
DIG Switch alternative
Is that the one for dual esc?
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Old 02-24-2011, 12:56 PM   #10
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Can the XR4 handle the punk dig 3D unit?
Yes, I ran a mamba max pro/punk dig setup on my XR10 using the XR4 radio but sold it so I could run the 4PL with my dual mamba micro pros now.
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Old 02-24-2011, 02:51 PM   #11
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I'll probably run the punk but what are pros and cons running that versus 2 escs? And which punk unit will I want? Thanks guys
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I'll probably run the punk but what are pros and cons running that versus 2 escs? And which punk unit will I want? Thanks guys
You will saw very little money going this route and will have a less capable truck than one running dual ESC's. The benefits have been gone over many times, the main advantage being the benefit of adjusting the bias between the front and rear motors.

Save money in the long run by not wasting money now.
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You will saw very little money going this route and will have a less capable truck than one running dual ESC's. The benefits have been gone over many times, the main advantage being the benefit of adjusting the bias between the front and rear motors.

Save money in the long run by not wasting money now.
I just weighed all the different options going other routes and that is why I just bought the 4PL. Every time a laid it out the 4PL made the most sense.

In the end you really don't save any money trying to go other routes. Futaba nailed it on this one and will sell the crap out of these radios. Almost all the function of the 4pk at half the price. Plus I have never had radios as trouble free as a Futaba. I have and have had spektrum, JR, Airtronics, etc.
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Is that the one for dual esc?
Yes, the adapter is for dual-esc. In this case (using a 3-position-switch, dual ESCs and this adapter) it will act like a dig switch, but with the benefiit of being able to adjust the bias via a trim-pot on the adapter. The other benefit is if you get a better radio as some point, you will not need to re-think all your electronics. You will already have dual ESCs and be ready for full proportional control (either through this same adapter or from your radio depending on what you choose).
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Then that's what I'll get because I will be getting 2 fxrs with my xr10 kit from rpphobby, thanks indeed
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Yes, the adapter is for dual-esc. In this case (using a 3-position-switch, dual ESCs and this adapter) it will act like a dig switch, but with the benefiit of being able to adjust the bias via a trim-pot on the adapter. The other benefit is if you get a better radio as some point, you will not need to re-think all your electronics. You will already have dual ESCs and be ready for full proportional control (either through this same adapter or from your radio depending on what you choose).
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Old 03-01-2011, 10:17 AM   #16
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Do you already have that radio? If so, maybe this would get you going:
DIG Switch alternative
Just ordered one of your units thanks indeed man, you saved me from running 1esc+dig...
Also tired of looking at my XR and not bein able to play with her.
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Old 03-01-2011, 11:53 AM   #17
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No, but this one will for 33 bucks

http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...dProduct=16199
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Sorry but that looks like something that fell out of a cracker jack box.

I also cannot find on the description where it supports two esc's and a dig function with proportional control.
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Old 03-01-2011, 02:10 PM   #19
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no that radio will not. i have that radio for my sct, 4wd buggy, scaler, and pulling truck since the price was right for anything needing 2channels. it has no mixing abilities and its 3rd channel is only a 2 position.
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Are you sure about that,

I was told by hobbyking USA that it will mix,
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