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Old 06-15-2011, 08:17 PM   #1
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Post your questions! I enjoy answering them. Any question concerning the gt3b, even if your just curious.


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Alright well a genius over on RCTech (psx) developed a new firmware. Now the Flysky GT3B can have 6 channels, 3 pos switches, 4ws mixing, and dual esc mixing. So i developed a kit which will include everything required to install this firmware and any future updates. This kit is can now be ordered here.

I'll be posting up some vids and such hopefully tomorrow of it in action, along with further details how its functionality. As you guys start hacking your GT3B feel free to post up questions if you get stuck.




List of features, updated

i belive this is all the new features the firmware offers in addition to the ones already there.

- ~15 model memory depending how many channels your firmware is
- Sub trims
- More trim value (from 30 to 99)
- copy models
- fixed expo
- Model reset
- Steering speed
- 4WS Mixing
- Dual ESC Mixing
- Dual ESC steering
- Multi Positions Switches (Up to 8 True positions out of a single push button)
- Key Mapping (any key can control any channel in many different ways)
- Calibration Menu
- Key Test Menu
- Backlight on time
- Inactivity Alarm
- Adjustable Low volatge warning
- Adjustable Maximum End Points (Up to 200% i think
- Adjustable dead zone for steering and throttle
- Turn keep beeps on/off
- Adjustable long press delay


The Trim and d/r keys can do this

- nothing, it is possible to assign each button individually as key
- trim of channel 1/2
- dualrate of steering/forward/back
- expo of steering/forward/back
- change channel "n" value in range -100...100
- subtrim of channel "n"
- 4 wheel steering mix -100...100%
- DIG throttle mix -100...100%
- Multi-POsition, switches position up/down
- steering speed turn 1...100%
- steering speed return 1...100%

They Can be setup to act like this

- momentary, hold left/right trim key to get end values,
when nothing pressed, servo is at centre
- no long keys, long press is the same as short press
- autorepeat is on
- long press of one of trim keys will reset to
centre/reset value
- long press of trim key will set to coresponding end value

And they can have an adjustable step rate, oppisite click reset, reversed, etc.

And the Keys (ch 3 button, back button, end button, and the trims if set individually)

- nothing
- switch channel "n" value from one end value to opposite end
value.
- reset value of channel "n" to centre
- switch crab (CRB) no-crab (NOC) for 4 wheel steering
- switch DIG mix between -100 and 100 (more useable when using
return to previous val key setting)
- Multi-POsition, switches position up (at END back to 1.)
- Multi-Position Reset, switches position to first one

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Old 06-16-2011, 10:43 PM   #3
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Old 06-17-2011, 12:24 AM   #4
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Great now I gotta get one of these radios!... Lolz
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Old 06-17-2011, 08:26 PM   #5
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Alright her's some proof it works...excuse my messy work bench

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7dGifwCvtw
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Old 06-18-2011, 12:07 AM   #6
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So i pulled the steering wheel off my gt3b today, and i think i can get some push buttons in there to get the st a th trim buttons more accessible while driving. Which will help if using the 6 ch firmware. So i'm gonna add this to my todo list, hopefully i'll get to it in the next few weeks.

Also this radio is quite heavy compared to speky's and the ones i build. Mostly because there's a glass brick up top that i believe is the back light, and it uses 8 AA's. So i'm gonna look into modding it for Less voltage, or possibly a 1 cell lipo mod with a step up regulator...I'll also look into the backlight on this guy, i may be able to get ditch the glass/led setup and put in a good Electroluminescent backlight.
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Old 06-18-2011, 02:00 AM   #7
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Good work, I'll be modifying mine on my next paycheck and post some pics. I have one of mine running on a 3S lipo (makes it much lighter). I Haven't pulled the data sheet on the voltage regulator yet which is something I need to do. EL back lighting would be a great for viewing the screen in daylight. I need to get off my lazy ass and start tearing into my spare TX to see what's possible.

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Ok so the backlight can be replaced with an el. I'm looking into parts for it, i'll probably have some custom cut foam pads and el panels made up once i get this hack kit stocked up good and selling good...as i'll have to buy 100"s of el's and foam pads to be a drop in replacement...with a few solder joints, maybe.
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Old 06-18-2011, 11:24 AM   #9
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I see you got the mixing down. You mentioned 3 pos switches. How many can u add and can you show us how & where? I have a scaler that I will need 4 channels for accessories. And I'm thinking this radio will fit the bill.

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I see you got the mixing down. You mentioned 3 pos switches. How many can u add and can you show us how & where? I have a scaler that I will need 4 channels for accessories. And I'm thinking this radio will fit the bill.

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You can map the aux channels to use the 3 position switches already there...ch 3 trim, d/r and the st and th buttons can act as 3 position control.
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If anyone wants to venture off and try better back lighting on their own, smartieparts.com sells a good el driver, however you'll need to find a el to suit the size of the gt3b
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Are they only momentary? I need something for my shafty dig. It has to stay in pos.

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Are they only momentary? I need something for my shafty dig. It has to stay in pos.

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No, it can also be setup like dx3e. So a click will change position. Momentary gives you endpoints when switch/button depressed, when let off it returns to center pos
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Old 06-18-2011, 01:48 PM   #14
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I would assume you could piggyback a spdt switch onto the factory momentary like we did on the original dx3 radios?


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probably...its also probably possible that you can hook up a spdt center off switch with a few resistors to the ch 3 button and have a 3 position switch that way as well
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what do i have to do to get this radio to safely run off 2s lipos?
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i know you have posted a list of compatible receivers but i have a hand full of the hobby king 6 ch receivers already they look identical to the 6ch one you linked to but they are the v1 model from hobbyking. will they work too? if so im ordering 2 radios asap!
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i know you have posted a list of compatible receivers but i have a hand full of the hobby king 6 ch receivers already they look identical to the 6ch one you linked to but they are the v1 model from hobbyking. will they work too? if so im ordering 2 radios asap!
has to be v2
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will the 3 ch receivers work with a radio flashed for 6ch?
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will the 3 ch receivers work with a radio flashed for 6ch?

I don't see why not, ill try it though tomorrow when I get back home
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