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Old 10-26-2016, 03:22 PM   #1
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Question 4PLS ....Im lost!

Just ordered a new Tx, as my needs are unusual.

Not worried about ANY of my rigs that are 2 or 4 wd with one servo, and use 2 channels.

I do have a MOA and another truck is 4ws.

Watched and read Harleys videos and post, and the 4ws is no issue.

Setting up 2 esc is not an issue. Setting up the dig and %'s for controling has me lost.

My current RC4Wd tx works well on channel 4 with a toggle. Since my dig died last week, I'm upgrading from a BRxl mini and the dig, to 2 BR minis smashed together, along with my CCbec.

I just do not understand throttle / esc mixin for under and over drive

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Old 10-26-2016, 05:25 PM   #2
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Get in contact with this guy jdmguy760 we set his 4pls up a few weeks back for an MOA Bully2.

My mixing percentage are set in 5% increments.

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Old 10-26-2016, 05:40 PM   #3
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As I watched Harley set it, that part is not bad. I just do not understand the % .
As I've used a dig unit, I've used a smaller pinion out back. Does the % dial the motor up/down when moving ?


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Old 10-26-2016, 06:23 PM   #4
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Yes it can slow down or speed up front or rear motor.
Proportional settings mine are set in 5% increments.
Proportional settings are different from dig.
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Old 10-26-2016, 06:55 PM   #5
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Dig is front and rear, front or rear motor on one switch, % set on another to speed up/ down one or both motors ?
Sorry for dumb, but need to learn. This is my next step up .

My project tonight was to pull the BRmini out and get it ready to smash as RPP said Friday and my new Tx is coming from Tower Friday also.


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Old 10-26-2016, 07:20 PM   #6
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Yes, that's it...
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Old 10-26-2016, 07:26 PM   #7
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My DT3 and DT4 both are set identical for my dig.
DT1 and DT2 are set as my proportional switches.
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Old 10-26-2016, 07:34 PM   #8
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Do you change motor % when running /climbing ?


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Old 10-26-2016, 07:45 PM   #9
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My DT3 and DT4 both are set identical for my dig.
DT1 and DT2 are set as my proportional switches.

DT3 and DT4
Do they brake the motor or let it freewheel or both


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Old 10-26-2016, 07:46 PM   #10
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Yes I do. but only in certain situations. It's a learning curve knowing when to use proportional control. At least it was for me, still learning the correct time when to slow down or speed up.
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DT3 and DT4
Do they brake the motor or let it freewheel or both


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Depending on how you set your drag brake it should lock one of the other.

My front drag break is set at 50%. My rear drag break is set @ 100%.
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Old 10-26-2016, 08:31 PM   #12
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Wow thanks man! I'm feeling more confident about installing in multiple vehicles!


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Old 10-30-2016, 07:05 AM   #13
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Got it done and it all works.

When your does not move and you are using a Holmes Hobby or a Castle esc....YOU MUST set throttle SUBTRIM

or it's not moving

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