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Flysky GT3C: First Look Just received a proto GT3C, and it is an extremely nice radio comapred to the gt3b. Unfortunately still no word when they are released to the public. These claims are true of my radio, i'm unsure what the productions will be like. So to start off with, the general fit and feel is good, it feels like a solid radio. Part of this is because it Flysky took ergonomics somewhat seriously. Also, the gt3b looked very cheep as well as felt that way, but the new gt3c has alot better appearance to it. It has nice sleek curvers and they ditched the chrome for a nice matte silver Here's a picture right out of the packaging (i didn't get retail packaging, just wrapped up in bubble wrap) https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-p...0/IMG_1217.jpg The first noticeable thing, compared to a gt3b, when picking up the radio is how it fits the hand. My radio had 2 rubber hand grips included, one was labeled S and one was labeled L (small and large i suppose). It may be because i have small hands, but the S size felt more comfortable. It has more curvature for the palm and has a deeper pocket for my thumb to fit in. The rubber isn't a soft silicone like the spektrums, but it is softer than hard plastic and has a nice texture to it. Defiantly a nice addition https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-5...0/IMG_1227.jpg https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-O...0/IMG_1229.jpg Continuing on with the handle, the buttons are alot easier to use. I'm unsure why at te moment, but i do know that the d/r is alot easier to use now because they radio has alot more clearance in that area for the thumb to bend and pull it back The next area of interest is the steering wheel and its support column. Flysky upgraded the hard rubber into a nice foam grip. But the most notable feature is that the power button is in the center of the wheel https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4...0/IMG_1225.jpg And the rumors are true, the GT3C runs off a 1300mah custom 1s LiPO, which gives the radio a nice balance and makes it extremely light. It even comes comes with a charger, however i got like a European plug. After reading the manual though, it seems that it can be charged in the radio with a usb cable. https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-M...0/IMG_1230.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N...0/IMG_1232.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4...0/IMG_1234.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q...0/IMG_1240.jpg https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_...0/IMG_1241.jpg I mentioned a usb above, well the gt3c has a built in usb, which is intriguing. The manual says its just for charging though...also as you can see a area was added to clip on a neck strap https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-r...0/IMG_1223.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z...0/IMG_1224.jpg Now for the tear down ____ Ok, so i also did a basic tear down, i haven't really inspected anything yet. First thing i did was pop off the power button. It apperas there is two screws and center push holding the wheel on https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-g...0/IMG_1243.jpg back side of the wheel, it has a massive mounting shaft... https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-s...0/IMG_1245.jpg https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-f...0/IMG_1249.jpg Now, another interesting thing is that the wheel is not connected to the radio via wires, it has some gold fingers and pogo/spring pads. Best of all its connected with some very aggressive socket heads. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-c...0/IMG_1251.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A...0/IMG_1252.jpg https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--...0/IMG_1253.jpg After that "awe" moment, i started to try and figure out how the top came off, and it appears not only has flysky improved the body, its nice underneath as well. Flysky has only two screws and two plastic latches/clibs holding the top on. The screws are on the far back hidden by little rubber inserts, and the plastic latches are similar to the gt3b, but alot more brittle and harder to unlatch (i broke one :oops: ) After taking its top off it was surprising to see that the whole main board was attached to it. (rubber inserts are on far left, take note of the same crappy screen, but it doesn't have the blue tint) https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V...0/IMG_1226.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e...0/IMG_1257.jpg The first thing i noticed was that the antenna is now not a problem when you open the radio, and it appears to me that it be alot easier to fix if it did get pulled off...later i also realized that the 2.4 module is built into the main board, i need to research and see if it still runs off ppm https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G...0/IMG_1260.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9...0/IMG_1266.jpg https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7...0/IMG_1270.jpg Now i took alook at the main IC, it is indeed labeled the same as the ones in the gt3b (i took the picture before i scratched off the paint) https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-b...0/IMG_1265.jpg USB/power area https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-s...0/IMG_1269.jpg Interesting area, possibly for programming, but why so many holes? https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6...0/IMG_1268.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e...0/IMG_1280.jpg I then pulled the top plastic off https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-U...0/IMG_1271.jpg https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-P...0/IMG_1275.jpg and the pocket for all of it https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-r...0/IMG_1284.jpg This all i got for now, feel free to ask questions. 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Re: Flysky GT3C: First Look Thanks for posting this! Improvements look great! I love that they moved the power button. My 4 year old loves to push my GT3B power buttons all the time (chrome and sticks out like a sore thumb). Lipo battery is great...I hate all the batteries the B takes now. Neck strap is a nice touch too. |
Re: Flysky GT3C: First Look Any word on price difference between the B and the C? I saw them on evilbay listed for $89.00! If the price foes up that much, I think I'll keep my 3B. |
Re: Flysky GT3C: First Look looks interesting......any info on 3 pos 3rd ch???? if your getting it to give them input....let me know how that power on the wheel works out........that doesnt seem like a very good idea to me..... looks good,,,,,waiting for some info after you get to use it.. |
Re: Flysky GT3C: First Look I guess the big question is: does it have a 3 pos third channel? Also, that battery looks very similar to the one in my Sony camera... |
Re: Flysky GT3C: First Look It doesnt look like the main body is made to support this but Ill ask anyways. Does it look like the wheel could be swapped to the other side like I can with the DX3R? |
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Re: Flysky GT3C: First Look I'll be following this thread and see what you figure out. "thumbsup" |
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No, i'm not giving input, i've just bugged abunch of people and managed to get one The power button is better than the gt3b, as far as getting pushed by accident...its abit strange Quote:
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lol, how many people buy a brand new radio and tear into pieces within hours of taking it out of the box:lmao: |
Re: Flysky GT3C: First Look It the screen back lit? |
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Re: Flysky GT3C: First Look I am guessing that most people who are reading this and the HACK thread!!! Quote:
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Re: Flysky GT3C: First Look well that 7 hole spot is not for flashing firmware, its actually on the other side by the stm8s. I tracked swim to it. The standard hack kit will work, but the pins will poke out. So i'm going to play with other options. So the firmware is upgradable. But i'm still unsure on compatibility with gt3b fw. I really like this radio, so i may have other plans for it as well, although i'd hate to develop it for this if the gt4 is better. |
Re: Flysky GT3C: First Look looks pretty good.. I am not really digging the power on the wheel button.. |
Re: Flysky GT3C: First Look Very nice indeed. I like the silver accents. Hopefully it can be reprogrammed as easy as the GT3B. Thanks for sharing. |
Re: Flysky GT3C: First Look I think that 7 pin holes is for anoth rx module if the one in it burns up i guess, possibly to program the current built in module? I traced afew of them and they seem to be the same pins as the gt3b. Right now i'm investigating the power circuitry, as its changed alot. I think the hardware is supported but i'm unsure. I should just flash the thing and see what happens, lol Other than power, it seems the rotary encoder is different as well, its 24 clicks per 360* vs 30 clicks on the gt3b. I think this doesn't matter though. Its kinda a pita to track traces and not damage the radio. I want to cut the lcd off so bad, but its not a fun soldering it back on. |
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