mikesfiero
Newbie
I bought mine with the B11 S/N and it was not updated. Sorry.
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Futaba 4PL Setup, Tips, Tricks & Help
- Thread starter Harley
- Start date
I sent an email to Futaba about not having the update.... lets see what they do about it. :???:
Their reply will depend if I stay Futaba or not... the new DX3C looks like it'll do what we need
Update: well... this is a good start..
This is an automatically generated Delivery Status Notification.
Delivery to the following recipients failed.
r/c@futaba.com
Final-Recipient: rfc822;r/c@futaba.com
Action: failed
Status: 5.1.1
Their reply will depend if I stay Futaba or not... the new DX3C looks like it'll do what we need
Update: well... this is a good start..
This is an automatically generated Delivery Status Notification.
Delivery to the following recipients failed.
r/c@futaba.com
Final-Recipient: rfc822;r/c@futaba.com
Action: failed
Status: 5.1.1
skritikos
Newbie
I confirm that my new 4PL with serial #B1010xxxx has the old firmware (dual esc modes change from the grip push key only).
Made a call this morning about this.
ynmech
Rock Crawler
So Harley, I have an unused 2s li-po. Will I hurt anything if I use it to run my radio & change the battery type in the system menu. I looked at the O-M and it didn't say anything this, other than to change the battery type in the menu. Also will the radio warn me of low voltage or is this the trade off for using li-po?
Thanks.
Thanks.
The 4PL is setup to run LiFe batteries, which have a lower voltage then LiPo. You cannot just hook up a LiPo and change the batt type. The low voltage alarm would go off at 4.2v which is also too low for your LiPo. Do not use a LiPo.
The 4PK case works great, grab one of those. Also it fits well in a DX3R case.
There is no lanyard attachment point on the 4PL like there is on the 4PK.
xirtic
RCC Addict
This one (LiFe 6.6v) is a perfect fit.
http://www.gonitrohobbies.com/Hobbico_LiFe_6_6V_1900mAh_3C_LiFeSource_U_4PK_HCAM_p/hcam6520.htm
I have one in my 4PL.
Lame..... and Lamer. Thanks Harley.
Thanks for the info! Now if I could figure out a way to attach a neck strap...
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-transmitter-case-speed-mind-tb720-futaba-p-33241.html
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Link to speedmind 4PL bag for those who care.
Futaba's Reply tomy email...
Thank you for your recent e-mail.
You need to contact the dealer you purchased it from to find out who handles the Futaba support in their area.
Sorry, we couldn't be of more help to you.
I contacted RC Mart originally and they said contact Futaba
Anyone want to buy a 4PL? :roll:
Thank you for your recent e-mail.
You need to contact the dealer you purchased it from to find out who handles the Futaba support in their area.
Sorry, we couldn't be of more help to you.
I contacted RC Mart originally and they said contact Futaba
Anyone want to buy a 4PL? :roll:
Slowbro
Rock Crawler
B012xxxxx not sure if mine has new update or not...I thought all the new ones would have update but apparently not. Is there a way to tell other than actually running a moa rig? My moonbuggy isn't finished yet so I haven't even put batteries in my controller yet.
I am assuming that you contacted the U.S. Futaba service center?
They are correct, it would not make much sense for you to send your transmitter all the way here (shipping cost, shipping time and possible duties) to be serviced. Technically, the FCC does not want the U.S. service center working on Australian systems.
Here is the Australian Futaba service center information.
AUSTRALIA
RC Wholesale Australia Pty. Ltd.
3/160 Edward St.
East Perth, WA 6004
Telephone: +61 (8) 9328 8855
Fax: +61 (8) 9328 8188
Email: sales@rcwholesale.com.au
J
They are correct, it would not make much sense for you to send your transmitter all the way here (shipping cost, shipping time and possible duties) to be serviced. Technically, the FCC does not want the U.S. service center working on Australian systems.
Here is the Australian Futaba service center information.
AUSTRALIA
RC Wholesale Australia Pty. Ltd.
3/160 Edward St.
East Perth, WA 6004
Telephone: +61 (8) 9328 8855
Fax: +61 (8) 9328 8188
Email: sales@rcwholesale.com.au
J
Futaba's Reply tomy email...
Thank you for your recent e-mail.
You need to contact the dealer you purchased it from to find out who handles the Futaba support in their area.
Sorry, we couldn't be of more help to you.
I contacted RC Mart originally and they said contact Futaba
Anyone want to buy a 4PL? :roll:
I have not heard of any B012xxxxx serial numbers not being updated. I have seen some guys in other countries posting up that theirs are not updated, but they are a different serial number.
J
Slowbro
Rock Crawler
Ok cool! Hopefully mine is updated then. I will let Yall know for sure when I get my moonbuggy finished. Thanks for the help"thumbsup"
mikesfiero
Newbie
Harley,
I just go my Tx back. It was a very quick turn around. I do however have one question on programming. With a dual esc setup, is there a way to ad exponential to the second esc (ch4)? I was just trying to tame the reverse in the fxr. I can set the exp for ch 2(throttle) but it doesn't follow for the second esc on ch4.
Thanks,
Mike
I just go my Tx back. It was a very quick turn around. I do however have one question on programming. With a dual esc setup, is there a way to ad exponential to the second esc (ch4)? I was just trying to tame the reverse in the fxr. I can set the exp for ch 2(throttle) but it doesn't follow for the second esc on ch4.
Thanks,
Mike
Go back in to the dual esc setup and set MXMD to Mix. That will do it.
