GT3B Hack Question and Answer Thread

[highlandcrawler]

And also thanks very much for taking the time to work on this with me. I really appreciate the support

[losikid]

Originally Posted by highlandcrawler

And also thanks very much for taking the time to work on this with me. I really appreciate the support

No problem...although i'll be off to bed here soon so it may have to wait till tomorrow.

[highlandcrawler]

Originally Posted by losikid

but at :32-:52 there isn't no bias, your at zero.

so what do you mean by you can drive around with no mixing?

I should say biasing I guess. As long as I don't hit the dr buttons above the digs it goes fine. Im gonna try different motors first and see. If thats the same I will hook it up to the 4pl off the other truck and see what it says with it. Then swap the castles for some fxrs and see I guess. I have a second gt3 here also I might even try that with its receiver?

[losikid]

Originally Posted by highlandcrawler

I should say biasing I guess. As long as I don't hit the dr buttons above the digs it goes fine. Im gonna try different motors first and see. If thats the same I will hook it up to the 4pl off the other truck and see what it says with it. Then swap the castles for some fxrs and see I guess. I have a second gt3 here also I might even try that with its receiver?

If you have a 4pl, rob it and its rx...hook it up to the crawler your having problems with, and see if it works.

If it does then there is a problem with the gt3b if it acts the same as the gt3b, then its the crawler.

You have another GT3 or GT3B?

[highlandcrawler]

Originally Posted by losikid

If you have a 4pl, rob it and its rx...hook it up to the crawler your having problems with, and see if it works.

If it does then there is a problem with the gt3b if it acts the same as the gt3b, then its the crawler.

You have another GT3 or GT3B?

Extra gt3b. I'm gonna try it out in the morning and see how all goes. Thanks for all the help man

[kc092755]

Originally Posted by losikid

Dual ESC Mixing Template: (0.3.2 and 0.4.0 fw's)

Ch3 trim-Momentary 3 postion dig
D/R-Bias with 20% step rate
..................................................
Plug your battery in, and calibrate your esc's

Just finished the above setting procedure(without re-calibrate esc's),
everything seems fine and very happy that I did it.

Is there a way to modify the D/R and CH3 trim buttons,
to make them more easy to control?
Thanx!

[reden]

Originally Posted by losikid

Thats like $120 USD (according to google)...i can ship you one (i think) EMS for that that is pre-hacked and comes with the hack kit to update it in the future.

Unless you prefer to buy locally, just figured i'd let you know.


Also, for those who've looked before, i revamped my shipping calculator so now international orders can be made on the gt3b, EMS only though...i've also added Express mail for domestic shipment as well.

I already have a clone(?) of the GT3B.
Would rather get the firmware kit.
Cheers

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by losikid

I was thinking about it, and to increase it further i should do it harley style with a video.



i fixed it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKHFUKZ-IXE

Here ya go! lol

Originally Posted by losikid

Next batch of hack kits i'll have some new high efficiency voltage regulators. It'll increase your pack time by nearly 50%

Right now, with backlight off, the current drain is ~110ma with the new VR its going to be ~60ma

Right now with backlight on, the current drain is ~130ma and the new VR will be ~75ma

Testing was done at 11.4V,

pricing will be $10-15 and will require 3 solder joints...if anyone would like to pre-order lmk.

This hi-efficiency VR will be available seperately so that we can improve our tx battery life regardless of running the hack SW etc? I'm very interested if yes. Already got my 1450mah 3s lipo and need to solder in connector for this battery.

[losikid]

Originally Posted by kc092755

Is there a way to modify the D/R and CH3 trim buttons,
to make them more easy to control?
Thanx!

What do you want them todo?

[losikid]

Originally Posted by Natedog

This hi-efficiency VR will be available seperately so that we can improve our tx battery life regardless of running the hack SW etc? I'm very interested if yes. Already got my 1450mah 3s lipo and need to solder in connector for this battery.

Yes it'll be separate, and it isn't related to the firmware at all so it'll work on un hacked and hacked models...

[JokersWild]

Originally Posted by Natedog

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKHFUKZ-IXE

Here ya go! lol

Ummmmm Ok..... Ill let you two be alone for a while

[kc092755]

Originally Posted by losikid

What do you want them todo?

What I mean is mod or replace the buttons a bit more protrude to have easier clicking.
Thanx!

[losikid]

Originally Posted by kc092755

What I mean is mod or replace the buttons a bit more protrude to have easier clicking.
Thanx!

Why would you want them to protude any more...as that may start to cause problems...you do realize they're ment to be slide switches right? so your thumb applies pressure/friction on the switch and you simply pull or push your thumb.

Or do you hold it other way?

[outkast7222]

I have been wanting to update the radio in my LCC because my current radio only has a 2 pos switch rendering me with out rear dig. But.....I am soooo confused about this radio, does it have a 3 pos switch for channel 3 stock or does it have to be modded?

[losikid]

Originally Posted by outkast7222

I have been wanting to update the radio in my LCC because my current radio only has a 2 pos switch rendering me with out rear dig. But.....I am soooo confused about this radio, does it have a 3 pos switch for channel 3 stock or does it have to be modded?

It has 3 pos switches...but with a stock firmware they don't control ch 3

So you have to reflash it with new firmware...to reflash it requires afew simple solder joints, and cut a spot in the plastic.

With the new firmware you can map the 3 pos switches already on it to control Ch3

[outkast7222]

Originally Posted by losikid

It has 3 pos switches...but with a stock firmware they don't control ch 3

So you have to reflash it with new firmware...to reflash it requires afew simple solder joints, and cut a spot in the plastic.

With the new firmware you can map the 3 pos switches already on it to control Ch3

Thanks that was quick.

Second question then, when ordering a pre-hacked radio from you it comes with one receiver automatically?

[losikid]

Originally Posted by outkast7222

Thanks that was quick.

Second question then, when ordering a pre-hacked radio from you it comes with one receiver automatically?

Yes it comes with 1 3ch rx.

[losikid]

Hey guys, the voltage regulator mod is now for pre-order

http://www.overkillrc.com/products.h...roduct=5851481

it will require you to take a pair of snips, cut 3 wires, then making 3 solder joints. Thats it.

[spoo76]

is that the voltage regulator that will allow you to run 4 cells instead of 8?

[kc092755]

Originally Posted by losikid

Hey guys, the voltage regulator mod is now for pre-order

http://www.overkillrc.com/products.h...roduct=5851481

it will require you to take a pair of snips, cut 3 wires, then making 3 solder joints. Thats it.

Does it work for any kind of battery(lipo, alkaline, ni-mh...)?
Thanx!