RC4WD Winch

[mHoups]

Ok, I bought this Winch, crazy question, how does it worK? Do I need to have the remote, I wire up a switch?

 

[justinart24]

You can either run the winch off a simple battery and switch setup or you can get a 3-Channel radio like a DX3R or etc.

I would suggest getting a Heyok winch controller, this is what I have been running for years to control the winch motor. They Heyok unit plugs into your receiver and it's basically a small ESC(Electronic Speed Control) that you can control with your radio's third channel.

HeyOK Winch Controller for Radio with Three Position Channel
HeyOK Winch Controller for Radio with Three Position Channel


*Heyok does make a 2-Pos unit as well.
HeyOK Winch Controller for Radio with Two Position Channel with JST Conn
HeyOK Winch Controller for Radio with Two Position Channel with JST Conn

 

[mHoups]

Awesome, the third channel is what I was hoping for "thumbs", the handheld remote is kinda cool.....it cost more than the Winch and I would lose it.

Thanks a bunch man!!

 

[svt923]

I have a couple of those HeyOK winch controllers and they are super easy to set up and the size helps fit them in trucks with limited space. However, after using them for a while now, I feel they don't allow the winch to perform its best.

My buddy and I have very similar setups in similar weight rigs (RC4WD winches run off CC BECs at 6.2V). The only difference being the winch controllers, I have the HeyOK and he has an old Tamiya ESC. My winch will stall out rather easily while his will deadlift the truck and I believe this is directly contributable to his controller being able to pass more amps to the winch motor under load.

HeyOK makes good stuff and the small winch controller is great for making servo winches but not great for heavy use on a scale winch. His 4A relay controller is the way to go for max performance.

HeyOK 4A Relay Winch Controller for Radio with Three Position Channel

Another option is pick up a small ESC to run your winch. The Hobbywing 1060 is waterproof, 3S capable, and can provide all the power your winch could need for $20. This is a great way to go if you have the space to mount a second ESC on your truck.

Hobbywing Quicrun 1060

 

[chevotafun]

I have a couple of those HeyOK winch controllers and they are super easy to set up and the size helps fit them in trucks with limited space. However, after using them for a while now, I feel they don't allow the winch to perform its best.

My buddy and I have very similar setups in similar weight rigs (RC4WD winches run off CC BECs at 6.2V). The only difference being the winch controllers, I have the HeyOK and he has an old Tamiya ESC. My winch will stall out rather easily while his will deadlift the truck and I believe this is directly contributable to his controller being able to pass more amps to the winch motor under load.

HeyOK makes good stuff and the small winch controller is great for making servo winches but not great for heavy use on a scale winch. His 4A relay controller is the way to go for max performance.

HeyOK 4A Relay Winch Controller for Radio with Three Position Channel

Another option is pick up a small ESC to run your winch. The Hobbywing 1060 is waterproof, 3S capable, and can provide all the power your winch could need for $20. This is a great way to go if you have the space to mount a second ESC on your truck.

Hobbywing Quicrun 1060

I would have to say there is something wrong with your winch then, i have used his winch for acouple years with no issue's at all, i can dead lift my 8lb rig no problem, and i have seen his in action on his wraith and he does dead lift games with his winch lol

 

[svt923]

I would have to say there is something wrong with your winch then, i have used his winch for acouple years with no issue's at all, i can dead lift my 8lb rig no problem, and i have seen his in action on his wraith and he does dead lift games with his winch lol

You used the HeyOK winch or you used the HeyOK 3 POS winch controller with a RC4WD winch? The HeyOK winch would be in a different league in terms of performance.

I have some testing to do but I highly doubt there is anything wrong with the winch.