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..another thing...will this winch controller work using the FlySky FS-GT3B Digital 3ch 2.4ghz TX & RX LCD Transmitter & Receiver, without any "hacking" or any modification? Will it be a direct plug and play set-up?.. Here is a link to the actual radio Tx/Rx in question: FlySky FS-GT3B Digital 3ch 2.4ghz TX & RX LCD Transmitter & Receiver

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Yes, it works just fine with that system.

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..I have a question on this 2 position 3rd channel winch controller...how do you keep constant tension on the line? I mean, pulling in, then stop, then pulling, then stop, then pulling in again, until the truck has gotten over an incline or some other obstacle...from the video, it appears that I have to cycle through the whole sequence again, if I just want it to go constantly, with stops in between, in one direction..

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I answered this in a PM, but should also put it here.

This kind of action is, unfortunately, what happens when you only have a two position channel to run your winch. I think about all you can do is either be quick on the trigger to minimize the time you are in the undesired mode, or upgrade your system to a three position radio / winch controller.

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You use the switch that operates ch3.
Watch the YouTube video in the first post of this thread. I think it will help answer your questions. If not, ask and I will do my best to help.

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my 3rd channel is a slide switch not a press button switch

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That's okay. As long as it will make a servo move to two positions, you are good to go!

To make it easier to operate, you could mount a push button switch and wire it to the existing switch. Then you could use either one to work that channel.

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I just received a 3racing winch and found this product (I have a 2 position 3rd channel). My 3 racing winch has a seperate power adapter (tamiya) plug, would I still use this or does your controller power the winch from the rx? (In the pics early in this thread I didn't see how I could wire it in).

thanks

fyi - I have a non-hacked flysky gt3b..

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Thanks for checking out the winch.
This one gets its power from the receiver.

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So if I understand correctly, I just discard what 3 racing supplied and wire your controller directly to the winch? If so, tell me how to order:)

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That's true. If you like, for an additional $2 I can add a JST connector so that it will just plug into your winch - no soldering needed.

Generally you just send me a PM and tell me what you would like and we do the transaction through Paypal.

I will send you a PM.

Al

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What a great item. Easy to Paypal, and it arrived at my house within a week...

Just installed one of these with a Futaba 3PL, and a 3Racing winch on my Defender build.

Wired it up and it works great! This is a great solution for people with only 2 position switches.

Cheers,
Skottoman

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are these still available? if i saw this thread 30 minutes ago i would have bought one... but i bought something else.. but i will buy one as soon as possible.

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Yes, still available!

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And they wotk great!

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awesome im working on a deal now... hopefully it works out then ill be sending you a PM!

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Good, I may need to order one soon too!

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just got mine installed today and took it for a test run.. its amazing! im glad i found this before buying a new radio! thank you for this great product!

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hey man, just sent ya a PM>? looks like this is the one i want. think i want 2 :)

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Happy to help!

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HI, just wondering if it would be posible to make a HV version of the 2 position controller?

I can do that. It would be $10 more. Just send me a pm and we can get started.

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Will it work with the bull dog?
Can you pm me for info on how to buy?

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Sure can!

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Just posted a tutorial on how to build a servo winch. Hopefully it will help things make more sense if you haven't been inside a servo before.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/elect...-tutorial.html

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Just picked one of these up from RPP and got it wired in. I like it! Thanks for looking out for us 2pos 3rd channel guys. :ror:

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Glad to hear you like it!

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How much voltage can these handle?

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These ones are good for 6 volts. If you need a two position controller that will handle more voltage, send me a pm.

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6v is fine, just complicates my wiring a wee bit. Not enough to worry about though, thanks. "thumbsup"

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The reason I asked...your website shows it to be capable of 8.4v, unless I'm confused with the way its worded...which is why I asked.

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Thanks for pointing that out. I will look into that tomorrow when I am more awake.

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Heyok, are these things still for sale? Need one to get my servo winch running properly on my spektrum dx3s!

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Yes, they are still for sale. Send me a PM if you would like one, or go through my web store.
Thanks,
Al

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How can I get this? Can you on me thanks

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I will send you a PM

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Can you pm me info thanks

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Just bought one of these and have a question, this came with a JST female plug on the end that will go into my bulldog 9300xt but it has a mini JST type plug.. if I were to make that into a male JST it would work properly right..? this winch controller straight into the bulldog wired winch?