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09-24-2012, 10:17 AM | #1 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC
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| 4 Wheel Steering Controller 4 Wheel Steering Controller Watch the youtube video to see it in action: Four Wheel Steering Controller for RC - YouTube The problem: You have a three channel remote control system with a three position third channel. You want to be able to use rear wheel steering but you don't want it limited to just three positions. The solution: This controller lets you have linear steering on the rear servo! Set your third channel to position 1, 2, or 3
To protect your rear servo, there are end point adjustments on the controller so that you can set how far to the left and right that the rear servo can travel, this way, you won't risk straining your servo or linkage when turning sharp. There is also a trim control to make sure that you go straight when you let go of the wheel. But is it waterproof? Well, no. But, it is mostly waterproof, and you can make it waterproof if you like. The water can get in where you adjust the EPA and Trim controls. Once you have them adjusted, cover the openings with silicone or plastidip and you will be good! ** I recommend running a BEC when you are using the 4WS controller as you need a lot more power to start throwing around another pair of wheels! The price: $45 Last edited by heyok; 07-10-2017 at 03:43 PM. Reason: Photobucket support over, switching to imgur |
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09-24-2012, 01:52 PM | #2 |
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How do I go about buying one? Man you work fast!
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09-24-2012, 02:01 PM | #3 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC
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Thanks. Send me a pm! I'm on the road right now but will be back at a normal computer soon and can help then.
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09-27-2012, 02:25 PM | #4 |
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| Re: 4 Wheel Steering Controller
I want this! Way cheaper then buying a new remote.
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10-05-2012, 11:28 AM | #5 |
N.E.R.C.C Uncle Blinky Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: RUKDNME...
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pm sent |
10-09-2012, 12:22 PM | #6 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC
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| Re: 4 Wheel Steering Controller
Here is a more recent photo of the 4WS controller: Last edited by heyok; 07-10-2017 at 03:44 PM. Reason: redundant |
10-10-2012, 06:00 PM | #7 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis
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| Re: 4 Wheel Steering Controller
Heyok, Any chance this could work with a 2 position 3rd channel? I have a GT3B that is not hacked and I run your relay winch controller on the 3rd channel now. I was thinking of putting this on the third channel with a manual switch on the rig that I can set the signal to run the winch or run the steering (since I have to go to the rig to get the winch cable). I'm not an electronics guy but something like your winch controller where it goes Stop Turn one direction Stop Turn other direction Stop Could this go ? Locked straight Crab Opposite Or whatever order makes sense. Thanks, Dna |
10-10-2012, 06:04 PM | #8 | |
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Thanks, Al | |
10-10-2012, 07:41 PM | #9 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis
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Awesome to hear. I'm tapped out for hobby funds this month ( I had to get new driveshafts, blew one to pieces yesterday). I will definitely be sending you a pm for an order in 2-3 weeks. Thanks! |
10-14-2012, 12:46 PM | #10 |
N.E.R.C.C Uncle Blinky Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: RUKDNME...
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got my 2. thanx for the killer product Drail
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10-14-2012, 05:30 PM | #11 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC
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This morning I was able to rewrite the firmware so that you can use this four wheel steering controller with a two position channel. At start up, the rear servo is locked. Push and release CH3 and the rear servo follows the front servo. Push and release CH3 and the rear servo turn opposite the front servo. Push and release CH3 and the rear servo is locked again... etc. This one will sell for $50 |
11-16-2012, 09:39 AM | #12 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC
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Just wanted to include a video showing the controller in use: This is dna4engr's rig Brushless Axial Wringo testing 4ws conversion with new Heyok Controller - YouTube |
11-16-2012, 10:01 AM | #13 |
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OOHHHHHH! Very nice. On the list. |
12-31-2012, 11:10 AM | #14 |
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Question: The only wires that come from my ch 1 and ch 3 ports on the Rx and run to the servos are the signal wires. The + and - wires come straight from the BECs to the servos. If I were wiring up your rear steer controller, would I hook it up the same? I.e, the + and - on the ch 1 and ch 3 plugs would not plug into the Rx, but would plug into the corresponding BECs? Thanks! |
12-31-2012, 11:15 AM | #15 | |
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The 4WS controller gets its power from the receiver, so you need to leave the + and - wires from the controller to the receiver. The 4WS controller's two outputs could be considered as the new CH1 and CH3 outputs from your receiver and you can connect to it the way you were before. All the controller controller really does is just passes along the original CH1 signal and creates a new CH3 signal. | |
12-31-2012, 11:32 AM | #16 | |
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01-03-2013, 10:40 PM | #17 |
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I need more channels.
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01-16-2014, 09:23 AM | #18 |
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HeyOk, if you could figure out how to make a plug like that but hook it up to the steering channel on the reciever so it reverses the rear servo for tight steering only, that would make it much easier for the people who dont have a 3rd channel and want 4ws. i know that may be a bit difficult but it would work and sell, i know i would want one. |
01-16-2014, 09:27 AM | #19 | |
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01-16-2014, 09:58 AM | #20 |
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Or just cut the servo's + and - wires somewhere in the middle, then reattach the + to the - and the - to the +. Then the servo will function backwards of how it normally does.
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