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09-04-2007, 01:31 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: newark
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|  3pk-anyone use this controller for crawling? I race r/c cars and use a super 3pk and was wondering if anyone else uses this radio and if they had good success with it.LMk your thoughts.Thanks! |
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09-04-2007, 03:29 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2005 Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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| There's no reason you couldn't use it. It's not very popular just because it's overkill for this application. If you need rear-steer, I'm not sure it would work all that well. I know the thumbwheel is used for dual-rate normally; not sure if you could switch it to operate the 3rd channel or not. Or is there an assignable second thumbwheel on those? I can't remember... I thought about using my M11 for my crawler, but in my experience, the radio kinda takes a beating. I'm always setting it down on the rocks, sometimes carelessly, and it falls or I trip and the radio gets knocked against the rocks. I'd rather not beat up my $300+ radio. But I suppose if you're not a careless klutz like me, that wouldn't matter  |
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09-04-2007, 05:50 AM
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| RC4WD Team Mgr/W.Pa.C.   Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Here
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| I had one...It will work but the risk of dropping in on the rocks made me go to a less expensive radio system. Glad I did it... |
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09-04-2007, 07:49 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mid TN
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| I used a Futaba 3pk or something of that nature until i switched to a stick radio for crawlers - which I did because I had a lot of glitching problems with the FM radio. |
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09-04-2007, 09:52 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: newark
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| I never thought about it getting beat up on the rocks....Good point.What radio do you suggest for a 2.2 comp rig then? |
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09-04-2007, 09:55 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: newark
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09-04-2007, 09:56 AM
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| RC4WD Team Mgr/W.Pa.C. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Here
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| I like the Spektrum. No need to worry about frequencies. If you are running a comp rig 2 channel is fine unless you want to run dig. My suggestion is to go with a cheap TQ3 for now...then see what your needs present to you.  |
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09-04-2007, 10:46 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: the gutter, south west london
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| i've got a 3pk and love it. haven't sussed out independent rear wheel steer, but have used the channel mixer to set-up easy to activate switch combos for the following steering options: • front wheel only • front/rear crab • front rear mirror If you can justify the coin it's well worth it IMHO - especially if you run nitro trucks/buggies/cars/boats too |
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09-04-2007, 10:49 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: newark
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| I have one already and was wondering if it was good for stuff like a dig and such.Awesome input! |
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09-04-2007, 11:22 AM
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| Keep it real   Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yakima,WA
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| Run the 3PK, it will give you anything you need, there is a guy from the ORCRC that comes to our comps that runs it on his 2.2 with dig, he loves it. If you didn't already have it, I'd suggest something cheaper, but since you already have it, I'd use it. The 2.4FAST is a great bonus. |
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09-04-2007, 11:26 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: newark
Posts: 111
| You have been more then helpful Tanis...sorry about my ranting last evening BTW. Alright,sounds like I am on the right track with my radio.Now for the dig to operate,does it need a full proportional 3rd channel? |
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09-04-2007, 11:30 AM
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| Keep it real Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yakima,WA
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| I was helped when I started and it's what I try to do.  No sweat |
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09-04-2007, 12:25 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England
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09-04-2007, 12:26 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: newark
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| Alright.There are enough buttons on this thing.Hopefully they are assignable. |
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09-04-2007, 01:19 PM
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| Keep it real Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yakima,WA
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| When I talked to Skeeter from ORCRC a couple of comps ago, he said he could assign the 3rd channel to either a push button or the dial. |
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09-04-2007, 01:45 PM
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| GSRCRC Prez   Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: perkasie, pa
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| i use a 3pk with my 2.2 bmvii and I managed to win my first comp with it a few weekends ago. It is a little overkill, but I already have it and multiple receivers, plus if you feel comfortable thats all that matters. |
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09-04-2007, 11:17 PM
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| Moderator  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas baby!
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| I've got one as well. I use the throttle expo to smooth everything up and I play around with the steering return speed some. I had a 3PJS that I gave to the GF when she got a truck, good excuse to upgrade in my opinion Honestly the radio is something I never skimp out on. |
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11-05-2008, 10:24 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Saint Joseph
Posts: 10
| I wont use anything but my 3PKS with the 2.4 fasst system. When I order a new toy I get a reveiver with it. |
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11-05-2008, 10:26 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Saint Joseph
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All the channels with the 3pk are assignable and you can mix then too | |
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11-06-2008, 06:20 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Assen
Posts: 17
| i use the t3pkS system,with HRS rx. Verry happy with it. |
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