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BrianP · 10-28-2011, 02:13 PM

My Fly Sky did not come with manual. I tried the link on site to download but it would not work. anyone know of where there is a link that works for manual?
Also I see it has a charger port, anyone know where to get charging cable?
I also have rechargeable AA batteries for it. Would it work to recharge rechargeable batteries if left in unit, I do not have a recharging station.

forbid89 · 10-28-2011, 04:02 PM

Here's the manual:

http://site.hobbypartz.com/manual/FS-GT3B-Manual.pdf

I'm not sure about the charge port, though I recommend switching it over to a lipo battery. My 2200mah lipo lasts me forever and the FS-GT3b has a built in low voltage alarm.

crawlhog · 10-28-2011, 06:05 PM

there is a tutorial vid on the site also

losikid · 10-28-2011, 09:03 PM

charging port doesn't work

frdtrkguy · 10-28-2011, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forbid89

Here's the manual:

http://site.hobbypartz.com/manual/FS-GT3B-Manual.pdf

I'm not sure about the charge port, though I recommend switching it over to a lipo battery. My 2200mah lipo lasts me forever and the FS-GT3b has a built in low voltage alarm.

The (losi kid) voltage regulator mod isnt necessary for lipo use?

rhett314 · 10-29-2011, 02:14 PM

There's only two types of charging adapters. Pos center or neg center. The GT3B uses the Pos center plug. I just use an adapter and my Hyperion to charge mine on .5A. Been working good so far. Only had to charge it twice since buying 3-4 months ago. And one time was my fault for leaving it on overnight.

forbid89 · 10-30-2011, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frdtrkguy

The (losi kid) voltage regulator mod isnt necessary for lipo use?

No it's not, you can run it on a 3S lipo straight out of the box, I just removed the battery tray to make the lipo fit.

BrianP · 10-30-2011, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhett314

There's only two types of charging adapters. Pos center or neg center. The GT3B uses the Pos center plug. I just use an adapter and my Hyperion to charge mine on .5A. Been working good so far. Only had to charge it twice since buying 3-4 months ago. And one time was my fault for leaving it on overnight.

Whare can I find one of these plugs?

squatch71 · 10-30-2011, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forbid89

No it's not, you can run it on a 3S lipo straight out of the box, I just removed the battery tray to make the lipo fit.

Thought you had to change this VR cause the stock one gets not under 3s

losikid · 10-30-2011, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squatch71

Thought you had to change this VR cause the stock one gets not under 3s

It does, gets extremely hot, even with just AA's, thats another reason why the vr mod is a good investment. Less potential for failure.

Vr mod is there mostly to improve battery life by 50%, then also to make it a more reliable radio. If running the new firmware its needed for a 2s lipo, min voltage is like 6.5v with the new vr, but the stock vr can't go below like 9v before it stops outputting 5 volts

Snipervision · 11-02-2011, 01:03 PM

Sorry about hijacking thread but wondering whether I should get FS GT3B or Spektrum DX3C for Losi Comp Crawler with dig. Price is not the issue but if the GT3B with hack offers more I am in. Let me know your thoughts. Thx in advance.

SMR 510RR · 11-02-2011, 01:33 PM

GT3B is more radio for less money...Easy decision. Plus the $7 receivers are a huge benefit in my opinion.

Snipervision · 11-02-2011, 01:42 PM

SMR510RR I take it that is what you are using?
Thx.

Charlie-III · 11-02-2011, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snipervision

Sorry about hijacking thread but wondering whether I should get FS GT3B or Spektrum DX3C for Losi Comp Crawler with dig. Price is not the issue but if the GT3B with hack offers more I am in. Let me know your thoughts. Thx in advance.

If you do this and do LosiKids hack job, you will have a decent radio. It may "feel" cheap, but it appears it will work well.

My son & I run Futaba's, but the support & comments appear to show the GT3B from LosiKid is a very good "inexpensive" option.

losikid · 11-02-2011, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snipervision

Sorry about hijacking thread but wondering whether I should get FS GT3B or Spektrum DX3C for Losi Comp Crawler with dig. Price is not the issue but if the GT3B with hack offers more I am in. Let me know your thoughts. Thx in advance.

Gt3b will do more, but the dx3c will handle the losi's dig just fine...the dx3c will have a better "feel" of quality too.

If price is not an issue why not get a futaba 4pks?

Snipervision · 11-02-2011, 06:37 PM

Thx Losikid. I will stick with the DX3C. I am planning on a 4pl for my soon to be XR10 but need 2 radios & as both will get used at the same time.

Thx.

losikid · 11-02-2011, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snipervision

Thx Losikid. I will stick with the DX3C. I am planning on a 4pl for my soon to be XR10 but need 2 radios & as both will get used at the same time.

Thx.

Do you ever plan on going moa, or need 4ch's. If so then the dx3c shouldn't be considered. If you want to stick to spectrum then a dx3r can be picked up used for a reasonable price, with a wantamix you can upgrade to dual esc's in the future. But if you ever need more than 3ch's, only options is a futaba, gt3b, or a stick radio

Snipervision · 11-02-2011, 06:58 PM

LCC wil always just be 3 channel so I will stick with the DX3C. I was planning on a Spektrum 4PL for my XR10 which will have dual esc's but that will be a couple months out. I like the 4PKS but at double the price does not seem worth it to me.

BrianP · 11-04-2011, 05:47 PM

I'm in the middle of getting a Losi MRC pro running along with my SCX10 Honcho/Jeep.
I have gotten the GT3B. Can this radio control 2 different rigs with/without hack?

big78ford · 11-04-2011, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianP

I'm in the middle of getting a Losi MRC pro running along with my SCX10 Honcho/Jeep.
I have gotten the GT3B. Can this radio control 2 different rigs with/without hack?

Yes, all you have to do is get an extra receiver and bind it to the radio. As a bonus, the receivers are cheap and with the hack you can add extra channels. I highly recommend Losikids hack kit, it really enhances the radios capabilities.

10-28-2011, 02:13 PM	#1
BrianP Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 171	Fs-gt3b? My Fly Sky did not come with manual. I tried the link on site to download but it would not work. anyone know of where there is a link that works for manual? Also I see it has a charger port, anyone know where to get charging cable? I also have rechargeable AA batteries for it. Would it work to recharge rechargeable batteries if left in unit, I do not have a recharging station.

11-02-2011, 01:42 PM	#13
Snipervision Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mpls Posts: 147	SMR510RR I take it that is what you are using? Thx. Last edited by Snipervision; 11-02-2011 at 01:56 PM.

10-28-2011, 04:02 PM	#2
forbid89 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 423	Here's the manual: http://site.hobbypartz.com/manual/FS-GT3B-Manual.pdf I'm not sure about the charge port, though I recommend switching it over to a lipo battery. My 2200mah lipo lasts me forever and the FS-GT3b has a built in low voltage alarm.

10-28-2011, 06:05 PM	#3
crawlhog RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: a house Posts: 1,986	there is a tutorial vid on the site also

10-28-2011, 09:03 PM	#4
losikid Got Worms? Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 6,116	charging port doesn't work

10-29-2011, 02:14 PM	#6
rhett314 Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fernley Posts: 870	There's only two types of charging adapters. Pos center or neg center. The GT3B uses the Pos center plug. I just use an adapter and my Hyperion to charge mine on .5A. Been working good so far. Only had to charge it twice since buying 3-4 months ago. And one time was my fault for leaving it on overnight.

11-02-2011, 01:03 PM	#11
Snipervision Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mpls Posts: 147	Sorry about hijacking thread but wondering whether I should get FS GT3B or Spektrum DX3C for Losi Comp Crawler with dig. Price is not the issue but if the GT3B with hack offers more I am in. Let me know your thoughts. Thx in advance.

11-02-2011, 01:33 PM	#12
SMR 510RR I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,236	GT3B is more radio for less money...Easy decision. Plus the $7 receivers are a huge benefit in my opinion.

11-02-2011, 06:37 PM	#16
Snipervision Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mpls Posts: 147	Thx Losikid. I will stick with the DX3C. I am planning on a 4pl for my soon to be XR10 but need 2 radios & as both will get used at the same time. Thx.

11-02-2011, 06:58 PM	#18
Snipervision Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mpls Posts: 147	LCC wil always just be 3 channel so I will stick with the DX3C. I was planning on a Spektrum 4PL for my XR10 which will have dual esc's but that will be a couple months out. I like the 4PKS but at double the price does not seem worth it to me.

11-04-2011, 05:47 PM	#19
BrianP Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 171	I'm in the middle of getting a Losi MRC pro running along with my SCX10 Honcho/Jeep. I have gotten the GT3B. Can this radio control 2 different rigs with/without hack?

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