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Futaba 4PL Setup, Tips, Tricks & Help

Ok stupid question but I have looked around and havn't seen one so I figured I would ask. Is there a strap of some kind made for the 4pl? I need something that will hold it good and secure and have a kinda wide strap or padded strap. I have neck back and shoulder issues and my arms and hands tend to go to sleep or just start hurting really bad without warning sometimes and I don't want this to happen and me drop my controller and ruin it. Thanks for any help."thumbsup"
 
Sorry to hear about your health issues. Seams that worse case you could drill a small hole in the bottom and mount a strap holder if nothing exists.
 
craddock35 said:
Ok stupid question but I have looked around and havn't seen one so I figured I would ask. Is there a strap of some kind made for the 4pl? I need something that will hold it good and secure and have a kinda wide strap or padded strap. I have neck back and shoulder issues and my arms and hands tend to go to sleep or just start hurting really bad without warning sometimes and I don't want this to happen and me drop my controller and ruin it. Thanks for any help."thumbsup"
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I don't think anything exists but I have seen people wrap the grip of a radio to hold a strap somehow.
 
There is a little space in the back of the radio that you can drill a hole thru to put a strap. Thats how i have mine. There isnt anything in this space like wires or anything. Here is a pic to show you.
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Does anyone know if the auxiliary switches can be programmed to function like a momentary switch?

e.g. on the winch channel it would be great if the 2 switched positions (with the center being the 3rd) would automatically release to the center when let go. This is how my full size winch works and I would love to be able to bump the winch in or out without manually switching to the center position.
 
treys1 said:
Does anyone know if the auxiliary switches can be programmed to function like a momentary switch?

e.g. on the winch channel it would be great if the 2 switched positions (with the center being the 3rd) would automatically release to the center when let go. This is how my full size winch works and I would love to be able to bump the winch in or out without manually switching to the center position.
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This isn't a current programming option. It is something I have written down for future programming updates. While that may not help now, maybe it is something I can get done in the future.
 
Harley said:
This isn't a current programming option. It is something I have written down for future programming updates. While that may not help now, maybe it is something I can get done in the future.
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That would be awesome! Please do what you can. Thanks Harley.
 
Hi,

Not a crawler question but help would be much appreciated.

With the 4PL Is there any way to set the dial control, a trim control (or even one of the switches to enable/Disable)to allow adjustment to a reduced speed mode like altering throttle EPA on the fly so I can quickly dial it down when my 5 year old wants a shot of my rc car?

I have read this whole thread looking for something about this and hope there is a way of doing it.

Regards

Michael
 
Mjirvine said:
Hi,

Not a crawler question but help would be much appreciated.

With the 4PL Is there any way to set the dial control, a trim control (or even one of the switches to enable/Disable)to allow adjustment to a reduced speed mode like altering throttle EPA on the fly so I can quickly dial it down when my 5 year old wants a shot of my rc car?

I have read this whole thread looking for something about this and hope there is a way of doing it.

Regards

Michael
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I haven't found one either. For my boy I make a copy of the model and set the throttle EPA in there. This has the advantage that my boy can't 'accidentaly' push a switch and enable full throttle. I can also use it to limit other functions like lock the tranny in low gear.
 
Cheap HobbyKing transmitter wheel. For under $10 I had to try it. Had other stuff in the basket and some weight leftover to add to it. :mrgreen:

So got it today and I am very satisfied with it. The parts fit correctly and they look sharp but more importantly the foam is softer than the stock Futaba wheel and to me it just feels better. For those that prefer the Futaba foam, it will slide right onto the wheel.

All the parts were there. You get the small allen key, the wrenches are mine and they are all you need to swap the wheel.

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Not sure if that's normal but my kit came with two identical adapters, although they were labelled differently. Either one worked fine.

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Careful not to overtighten the five hex bolts that hold the wheel to the adapter, they are easy to strip. Took less than two minutes total. IMO it looks better and feels better.

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They also have them in different colors and styles.




Sean 8)
 
can u help me with my 4pl..in my wraith the revesre messes up..the blue lite flashes n the motor goes with the flash..n breaks are weak..forward is fine..i got the vxl system hitec 7955 no bec..worked fine witrh stock radio...
 
Hey Harley great thread but i have a non crawler ? this is for a nitro boat how do you set up the 4pl to use the dt2 and dt4 buttons to operat a servo to use the buttons to ajust the servo as trim up and down to ajust the remote needle rich or lean.Hope this makes sence.Thnx Robert
 
great thread. i just picked up a 4pl yesterday to use on a wraith. after testing it im thinking about switching my go fast over to the same 4pl.

anybody ever use the 4pl on a go fast?


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c0bra said:
great thread. i just picked up a 4pl yesterday to use on a wraith. after testing it im thinking about switching my go fast over to the same 4pl.

anybody ever use the 4pl on a go fast?


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If a go fast refers to a race vehicle, yes. I use mine for my Wraith and my EXO for bashing but also for my CRC Xti, Tamiya F1 and RC10 buggy that I race.



Sean 8)
 
i dont race but i have an sc8e and sprint 2 besides the wraith and a clod. you answered my question though.


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