rc4wd four channel radio good/bad?

[racer]

I know for the money,hey its great but will spend more if it what has to happen.

[bryantjt]

If I read the description correctly, the 3rd and 4th channels don't have end point adjustment. This may be a negative for your intended use because it means that the servos will always go to full deflection. If you were using one of the channels for a shift servo, you would have to size the servo horn correctly to make sure it isn't constantly trying to push or pull on the shift linkage, drawing unnecessary current and eventually wearing out the servo. You would ideally like to be able to set the end point (servo travel) so that it stops just before the shift linkage stops.

[racer]

Im just needing winch controls and lighting controls

[tgh117]

Its an ok radio. It should be able to do your winch and light controls without any big hiccups. I assume your using a Heyok light controller or something to run your lights off a channel?

Most people will chime in and say to go with a hacked GT3b from overkillrc, gives you more options, but just depends on what you want.

I had one at one point and sold it to a buddy. It served its purpose for me just fine, the only thing that annoyed me was the battery dinger. I ran a winch off the 4 th channel, and my 3 spd shifter servo off the 3rd channel and was able to make it work fine with my setup.

Good luck.

[daltrey]

Hey tgh, what radio do you use now? I was thinking about picking one up just because of the $8 receivers. I'm using a futaba 3pks now. thanks

[racer]

thanks for the imput tgh117,im not looking for a all out best money can buy system.just hoping for my 90.00 bucks it does what i need it to.i used to race 8th scale buggys hardcore,i know what a top of the line radio give you and they are nice but this is just for my scale truck not a 60mph missle.just need it to let the winch out and in when told and turn the light on or off,thats all.

[KillerBlackbird]

I bought one for my Tundra project, I haven't used it yet but it looks decent and feels good in my hands.