highlandcrawler
Rock Crawler
Wrong post in the wrong place sorry
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Futaba 4PL Setup, Tips, Tricks & Help
- Thread starter Harley
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craddock35
RCC Addict
I didn't see this in here anywhere but I can be blind at times. I am wanting to run a winch and dig on my pl and was wondering wht the best way to do that would be. I would like to run the both from the switch but I am not sure if you can I figure you might be able to with some kind of mix but I don't know I havn't been able to do it yet. I guess if need be I could use the dial for the winch.
Both those things require 3 positions. You have to use DT switches for both of them.
Denus
Newbie
Well, at least I received the radio, still waiting for the RC4WD Bruiser
Will I have to use the SW2 slide switch to change gears?
I don't see any other solutions to be honest but again, I'm not a specialist ;-)
craddock35
RCC Addict
That is what I am not sure of how to do. This is my first radio that I have had to set up like this. The ones I have had in the past have been simple stupid radios but I needed more options to be able to run a winch and dig. I have gotten myself lost I believe and nobody that I know close to me runs anything but simple stupid radios. I have a 3-pm but it was already set-up when I got it used off of here so I didn't have to do anything to it.
This link in the first post will help you setup 3 position switches: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3062807&postcount=1048
Well, at least I received the radio, still waiting for the RC4WD Bruiser
Will I have to use the SW2 slide switch to change gears?
I don't see any other solutions to be honest but again, I'm not a specialist ;-)
Actually for a 3 speed you will use one of the DT switches as well. This link will teach you how to program that: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3062807&postcount=1048
Rig Rocker
I wanna be Dave
Hey guys, I setup my wifes winch on her dial on 4pl. It works great for her because winch is proportional that way. Just wanted craddock35 to know that so he can use the dial for winch like he asked
craddock35
RCC Addict
Thanks I have it all going now. I figured you could just wasn't sure how to set it up and you saying it could be done I did a little more playing and I have it now. I fiured out how to set it up so I didn't have to turn the knob as much 4 clicks I have 100% now. Thanks"thumbsup"
Stregone
Pebble Pounder
I have my 3racing winch on channel 3, on one of the DT switches. Is there any way to make it so the switch is momentary? So that it only goes to 100 or -100 when I press it, and goes back to 0 when I let off?
Also, how can I mix the throttle and winch? I'd like to setup a mix I can turn on and off that pulls the winch in at full speed when I give any amount of throttle. I was looking at the manual, but it is written in rather dense almost engrish-y language and is really hard to understand IMO.
Also, how can I mix the throttle and winch? I'd like to setup a mix I can turn on and off that pulls the winch in at full speed when I give any amount of throttle. I was looking at the manual, but it is written in rather dense almost engrish-y language and is really hard to understand IMO.
CREEPERBOB
Yashua
Question, has anyone used 2 rooster's and the 4pl on a super?
No.
Charlie-III
I wanna be Dave
Exact situation??, maybe not, but close enough and yes, it works........"thumbsup""thumbsup"
Just got back from Las Vegas and I got to play a bit with a couple other XR10's. Mine has very twitchy low end throttle control, especially compared to the 4PKs. Is that a radio thing I can't do anything about, or how would I smooth this thing out? Dual Crawlmaster 16's @ zero timing, dual FXRs, both calibrated, throttle on -50 and now -75% expo. Oh and it has a huge neutral deadband compared to the 4PK. But I can probably get used to that if necessary. You pull and pull and nothing -- then it jumps.
Yeah, I bought Hotwire, but my Vista laptop didn't like it. Maybe one of my friends has an old XP. Or TeamTekin can talk me thru getting it running on mine. I understand it can usually be done, but probably helps to be a computer geek.
craddock35
RCC Addict
War Pig
I wanna be Dave
Quick question. After my Class 2 scaler has been sitting for a few days, I turn on the transmitter, plug in the battery and everything turns on, but it doesn't arm. I have found that I have to turn off the transmitter and turn it back on while the battery is plugged in to get it to arm. Any thoughts as to why it does this? Happens about 90% of the time. If I shut things down and plug everything back in sometime that day (5 minutes to 12 hours) it's fine....it's just when it's been sitting for a couple of days. BTW, still lovin' the 4pl! Thanks, Tim.
punkfan
Quarry Creeper
I have the same problem with mine, but only with the extra rx I bought not the one that comes stock with the 4pl. I apologize for not having the part number off hand but i think its the Rx 2004? but i dont think that is right
hotwheels000
I wanna be Dave
Same issue with mine......not the stocker, just the extra,need to check model # also.
