After switching it normal mode did you switch the radio off than back on?
Changing it to normal should have fixed it :?
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4PK Setups, Tips, Tricks and Help
- Thread starter Harley
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After switching it normal mode did you switch the radio off than back on?
Changing it to normal should have fixed it :?
Thanks, it's working this morning. I swear I power cycled my 4pk last night... maybe I shouldn't drink so much when working in the garage. ;-)
oSPANNERo
Pebble Pounder
Actually... I am having this same issue with all three of my servos (FS, RS, and DIG). I thought it might have been due to low voltage since I didn't have my BEC yet. (Just got here yesterday) Maybe I'll have to recheck thats is in "Normal Mode". I know for a fact I have turned it off several times. 
Actually... I am having this same issue with all three of my servos (FS, RS, and DIG). I thought it might have been due to low voltage since I didn't have my BEC yet. (Just got here yesterday) Maybe I'll have to recheck thats is in "Normal Mode". I know for a fact I have turned it off several times.
You need to change it and turn it off immediately after executing it, don't even leave the screen before powering down.
oSPANNERo
Pebble Pounder
I think I ended up doing something like holding down the right and left d-pad at the same time and it rebooted the controller and then I verified on the main screen. (Based on RTFM :mrgreen
But again... I will have to go back to the Hooch and verify tonight.
Just to confirm, you are having the problem with non-digital servos?
Holding down left and right on the D-pad? I don't see how that's possible, since it is a rocker switch. And normal mode is not verified on the main display as far as I remember, C1 and C2 modes are but that is not the same.
I think I ended up doing something like holding down the right and left d-pad at the same time and it rebooted the controller and then I verified on the main screen. (Based on RTFM :mrgreen
Holding down left and right on the D-pad? I don't see how that's possible, since it is a rocker switch. And normal mode is not verified on the main display as far as I remember, C1 and C2 modes are but that is not the same.
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oSPANNERo
Pebble Pounder
Yep... non digital servos. I will get you the exact models tonight.
Ok... I downloaded the manual (http://manuals.hobbico.com/fut/4pk-2_4ghz-manual.pdf) and double checked myself.
Looks like you are right on how to set Normal servo function versus High Speed. Page 46. I could have sworn that when you went to the RXSYS menu to choose Normal or HighSpeed the second item on the page is something like "Execute" and you had to push a key combination to execute the change. Now that I think of it, maybe it was + and - at the same time but the manual does not reflect this. I am gonna have to go get the controller cause this is gonna drive me batty!
As for display, on the default main screen there is a litte 4 quadrent square on the lower right side. The top left quadrent indicates what mode the servos are set in. "High" = High Speed "Norm" = Normal. Pulled this from Page 21.
It very well could all be a hallucination and I just totally dorked up the setup process! :twisted:
Ok... I downloaded the manual (http://manuals.hobbico.com/fut/4pk-2_4ghz-manual.pdf) and double checked myself.
Looks like you are right on how to set Normal servo function versus High Speed. Page 46. I could have sworn that when you went to the RXSYS menu to choose Normal or HighSpeed the second item on the page is something like "Execute" and you had to push a key combination to execute the change. Now that I think of it, maybe it was + and - at the same time but the manual does not reflect this. I am gonna have to go get the controller cause this is gonna drive me batty!
As for display, on the default main screen there is a litte 4 quadrent square on the lower right side. The top left quadrent indicates what mode the servos are set in. "High" = High Speed "Norm" = Normal. Pulled this from Page 21.
It very well could all be a hallucination and I just totally dorked up the setup process! :twisted:
I think I do remember the high vs normal on the screen now. The +/- to execute is used in several place, but I don't believe it is used on this function. I know it is used for model select, model copy, and a couple others.
BIGJOEDUCKSLAYE
Quarry Creeper
On my display, the bottom line is showing all the way to left. when i throttle it moves to side i am throttling. I cant figure out how to change this. I would like it centered. The throttle and the next one down work the same. but bottom one is off center?
oSPANNERo
Pebble Pounder
Alright... here we go. Got the rig... now for the ugly details. First what I am currently running;
4PK with R604FS
Front steering servo: HiTEC HS-645MG
DIG and Rear steer sevos: JRacing Z650M
Axial AE-1 ESC
7 Cell NiMH 1500mAh
second is what I am adding in the short term (as in being soldered or shipped as I type)
CC BEC at 6V
FXR-Pro
Removing Rear Steering
2S Lipo 2200mAh
At this point I don't have a multimeter so I don't know how my battery pack is doing so I will assume its "ok". (Yes yes... making an @$$ out of me... I know)
I verified that the 4PK is in Normal servo mode and set for C2 Rx.
So what I am getting is a buzzing noise from the servos at neutral, any combination of the three servos. Now if I actuate the servos, the buzzing goes away but sometimes comes back.
I have been hesitant to post this up untill I atleast replaced the ESC and added the BEC and was even considering holding off till the LiPO showed up. I figured it might be an issue with lack of electrical "umph" due to my anemic setup but since Swell Searcher mentioned the same problem with the same make/model of servo I figured I would chime in.
4PK with R604FS
Front steering servo: HiTEC HS-645MG
DIG and Rear steer sevos: JRacing Z650M
Axial AE-1 ESC
7 Cell NiMH 1500mAh
second is what I am adding in the short term (as in being soldered or shipped as I type)
CC BEC at 6V
FXR-Pro
Removing Rear Steering
2S Lipo 2200mAh
At this point I don't have a multimeter so I don't know how my battery pack is doing so I will assume its "ok". (Yes yes... making an @$$ out of me... I know)
I verified that the 4PK is in Normal servo mode and set for C2 Rx.
So what I am getting is a buzzing noise from the servos at neutral, any combination of the three servos. Now if I actuate the servos, the buzzing goes away but sometimes comes back.
I have been hesitant to post this up untill I atleast replaced the ESC and added the BEC and was even considering holding off till the LiPO showed up. I figured it might be an issue with lack of electrical "umph" due to my anemic setup but since Swell Searcher mentioned the same problem with the same make/model of servo I figured I would chime in.
You have a mix setup with this channel. What is your setup? What is channel 4 controlling?
Running 3 servos off the stock Axial ESC is not a great idea as you know. The BEC would be a must IMO. With your servos making noise until you move them it sounds like more of a problem of them trying to center themselves. I wouldn't run more than just a single 645 off of the Axial ESC and see how it acts.
The only thing you need to do with the radio is set it to Normal, everything else is going to be setup issues with your other electronics.
BIGJOEDUCKSLAYE
Quarry Creeper
I have it set up just like you show in your link, or so I think?
4th channel should be rear motor esc
Quickest fix will be to clear the model and restart. Something is off and I can't visualize what it is.
BIGJOEDUCKSLAYE
Quarry Creeper
I did not realize I had to hit +/- at same time to save mode 3, I will try this at home tonight. Thanks for help"thumbsup"
I have been building a Wheely King based Monster truck and I wanted to have rear steer and also be able to crab walk. I found all the info to make my 4PK do just as I wanted it to. Thanks for all the time you have put into this thread you are AWESOME Josh."thumbsup"
No problem Chip, glad I could help brother 8)
Harley, does anyone offer a skin for these radios yet?? I know you have one, but I cant find anything for the 4pk...
You can contact Freq E Tag for a custom one, about 60 bucks I think. Otherwise you can hit up Upgrade RC.
