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Futaba 4PL Setup, Tips, Tricks & Help

I read the link about some 4PL's needing to be sent in for updating. Should most of the 4PL's form the larger dealers (eg. Tower Hobbies) be current?

I was planning on buying one in the next 2-3 weeks, but I do not want to have to buy one only to have to send it in for an update.
 
I read the link about some 4PL's needing to be sent in for updating. Should most of the 4PL's form the larger dealers (eg. Tower Hobbies) be current?

I was planning on buying one in the next 2-3 weeks, but I do not want to have to buy one only to have to send it in for an update.
My "guess" is that if you buy from Tower Hobbies, etc (now) you will get an updated unit.
They were "out of stock" for a while in major retailers due to the update change.
I believe you are good now.
If you buy from a LHS (local hobby shop) you may get an older one. But, the update process is reasonably quick & FREE!!
 
ok so i got my 4PL for christmas and it has worked fine since then till today when i tryed to run it

when i got it it was the old software and i sent it in to get the new programing got it back and it ran fine

i got a new reciver and it wont bind to the radio, i can plug it in and the red light blings and keeps blinging

and then now today i plugged in my battery and the throttle twitched and i unplugged it
then i plugged it back in and i did the same thing and i unplugged it again and then plugged it in again and nothing happend the esc (castle sct sw)

what are your suggestions
 
ok so i got my 4PL for christmas and it has worked fine since then till today when i tryed to run it

when i got it it was the old software and i sent it in to get the new programing got it back and it ran fine

i got a new reciver and it wont bind to the radio, i can plug it in and the red light blings and keeps blinging

and then now today i plugged in my battery and the throttle twitched and i unplugged it
then i plugged it back in and i did the same thing and i unplugged it again and then plugged it in again and nothing happend the esc (castle sct sw)

what are your suggestions

Is it the exact same RX model.
 
no the one i got with the radio is the high power and the new one is the low power on

Check out page 42 on your manual. You'll need to change your Type of receiver for that model.

This is found in the Model RX Section, you have FH or SFH to choose from.

Once you make the selection, turn your radio off then back on to confirm the change.

edit: dam Harley is fast...
 
But, then why does the one I got with the radio not work, not even light up

You never really made it clear you had an issue with the original RX and then tried to bind a replacement which didn't bind.

asw27x has tried a different battery as well for the original RX. It was fine the other day but now appears dead. I haven't really looked at things yet, but it was working one day and appears dead the next.
I don't believe he did any work on the rig in between uses.
 
"DOHhhhhh" moment....

No slight on the issue.
asw27x went with a new CC SCT Sidewinder recently. The spur gear "ate" the "-" wire from the ESC harness, thus no power to the RX.

It's being fixed as I type."thumbsup""thumbsup"

I guess "old farts" with reading glasses are good for something (other than money when needed and driving to comps/GTG's).......:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:
 
So, I got my 4PL today and bound my receivers to it, set up 3 different models, adjusted all buttons for what I wanted them to do, drove my Range Rover, and now I'm going to bed......

So freakin' easy a caveman can do it!

Thanks for the videos and info Harley, it was very helpful.

Badass radio, I would and will recommend it to anyone.


 
So, I got my 4PL today and bound my receivers to it, set up 3 different models, adjusted all buttons for what I wanted them to do, drove my Range Rover, and now I'm going to bed......

So freakin' easy a caveman can do it!

Thanks for the videos and info Harley, it was very helpful.

Badass radio, I would and will recommend it to anyone.



Glad you like it Tim! If you have any questions down the road let me know 8)
 
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