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GT3B Hack Question and Answer Thread
- Thread starter losikid
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generalee7
Rock Crawler
losikid, I like all that you've done with this radio!! "thumbsup" Lately I've been adding some RC's to my stable and am tired of having a different transmitter for each one so model memory is a huge plus. After reading a good portion of the posts in this thread, I have some questions.
I am fully capable of learning how to hack the radio but my main computer is a Macbook (not running Windows). Will your software work on a Mac? If not, would you recommend buying the pre-hacked radio from your website?
I am fully capable of learning how to hack the radio but my main computer is a Macbook (not running Windows). Will your software work on a Mac? If not, would you recommend buying the pre-hacked radio from your website?
losikid
Got Worms?
It will not work with a mac, so yes it be best to buy a pre-hacked unit, or use someone else windows pc
generalee7
Rock Crawler
Also, I really only see myself using the 3 position 3rd channel for the Punk dig on my XR-10. Other than that, I don't see a use for all the extra features on my current RC's and future ones (for now). Does the GT3B already come stock with a 3 position 3rd channel? I couldn't find anything regarding that on the hobbypartz website. If I can get away with just buying the radio now, setting up a couple trucks I have then maybe hacking later on, if I feel the need to.
losikid
Got Worms?
the stock radio doesn't have a 3 position 3rd channel
generalee7
Rock Crawler
You're quick "thumbsup" Does the voltage regulator just draw less power from batteries while still being able to run the radio, thus making them last longer? I'm guessing here, I'm a mechanical guy
losikid
Got Worms?
You're quick "thumbsup" Does the voltage regulator just draw less power from batteries while still being able to run the radio, thus making them last longer? I'm guessing here, I'm a mechanical guy
Yes the voltage regulator draws less power...
generalee7
Rock Crawler
Is the 3rd channel able to operate a Punk dig at all? A true 3 position switch would be nice but I'm using a DX3E right now and it's not a true 3 position but operates the dig fine.
AFerreira
Newbie
finally got my GT3B hacked and configured!
everything works fine on the bench! now all i need if the rest of the parts to finish my summit and do some real world testing!
what batteries are recommended to replace the standard 8 AA's?
2S li-po? 3S li-po? or maybe li-fe?
everything works fine on the bench! now all i need if the rest of the parts to finish my summit and do some real world testing!
what batteries are recommended to replace the standard 8 AA's?
2S li-po? 3S li-po? or maybe li-fe?
Charlie-III
I wanna be Dave
I believe the suggestion is 2S LiFe.8) You could also do a variety of rechargeable AA's (Alkaline, NiMH, etc.....)
With the new voltage regulator (AKA, VR) your battery life goes up a bunch.
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losikid
Got Worms?
Only hacked it can run a punk, it has only a 2 position 3rd channel
If you have the voltge regulator mod, i'd recommend a 2s lipo (6.5 volts is minimum though) without the vr mod i'd say 3s lipo or rechargeable AA's
losikid
Got Worms?
yes, i'm ordering more today, i didn't realize i was that low because orders have been stacking up the past week (PO has been closed early because of staff shortage:roll
For anyone wondering, all orders besides pre-hacked units are going out tomorrow morning
losikid
Got Worms?
Ch1 trim, ch2 trim, ch3 trim, D/R can all be used as a 3 position aux channel, THEN you can program ch 3 button to be a 3 position (simply click to cycle)
cartronicshn
I wanna be Dave
Did you get all the parts for the radio in yet? the bearing mod, the hack kit and regulators? lmk i am ready to buy"thumbsup"
losikid
Got Worms?
Fedex says i'll have the vr's thursday and bearings shipped yesterday. So late this week or early next week. I am going to allow back orders on these on my website. Check in about 10 minutes.
squatch71
I wanna be Dave
you won't be dissapointed. Read some where the feel of this controller is flimsy and cheap...next to a spectrum, JR, and a Traxxas...it feels about the same, I can't tell the difference.
