4PKS Performance, Mode C1 and Mode C2
11-30-2012, 10:35 AM
#1
4PKS Performance, Mode C1 and Mode C2
Mode C2 is used with the included 614FS 4-channel receiver and Mode C1 is used with a 3-channel receiver, like the R603FS.
Is there a performance difference between Mode C1 and Mode C2? Will the 4PKS in Mode C2 with the 4-channel 614FS be faster than the 4PKS in Mode C1 with a 3-channel RX?
Is there a performance difference between Mode C1 and Mode C2? Will the 4PKS in Mode C2 with the 4-channel 614FS be faster than the 4PKS in Mode C1 with a 3-channel RX?
11-30-2012, 11:12 AM
#2
I believe C2 mode is faster on paper than the C1 mode. My guess would be 99.9% of the people racing RC cars can not tell the difference.
If you are looking for C1 receivers, I have had good luck with the following FrSky unit that is compatible with the 4PKS in C1 mode. I use it with my 4PKS to control VRC and one of my real RC cars. Goes for ~$30.
http://www.frsky-rc.com/ShowProducts.asp?id=95
If you are looking for C1 receivers, I have had good luck with the following FrSky unit that is compatible with the 4PKS in C1 mode. I use it with my 4PKS to control VRC and one of my real RC cars. Goes for ~$30.
http://www.frsky-rc.com/ShowProducts.asp?id=95
11-30-2012, 02:24 PM
#3
I called Futaba, asked a tech support person, and was told that there are no performance differences between C1 and C2. How many antenna leads does that FrSky Rx have?
12-01-2012, 07:09 PM
#4
Uhhhhh What?
The two modes are for two different generations of receivers.
C1 mode = FS receiver (newer)
C2 mode = FF receiver
I run both a 614FF and a 614FS receiver and cant tell the difference other than if you have the radio set on C1 and try to bind an FF receiver it wont bind. You have to set it to C2 and vice versa for the FS having to be on C1.
The number of channels has nothing to do with it other than the fact that a 4 channel transmitter can do both 3 and 4 channel and a 3channel transmitter can only do 3 channel.
The two modes are for two different generations of receivers.
C1 mode = FS receiver (newer)
C2 mode = FF receiver
I run both a 614FF and a 614FS receiver and cant tell the difference other than if you have the radio set on C1 and try to bind an FF receiver it wont bind. You have to set it to C2 and vice versa for the FS having to be on C1.
The number of channels has nothing to do with it other than the fact that a 4 channel transmitter can do both 3 and 4 channel and a 3channel transmitter can only do 3 channel.
12-01-2012, 07:42 PM
#5
Uhhhhh What?
The two modes are for two different generations of receivers.
C1 mode = FS receiver (newer)
C2 mode = FF receiver
I run both a 614FF and a 614FS receiver and cant tell the difference other than if you have the radio set on C1 and try to bind an FF receiver it wont bind. You have to set it to C2 and vice versa for the FS having to be on C1.
The number of channels has nothing to do with it other than the fact that a 4 channel transmitter can do both 3 and 4 channel and a 3channel transmitter can only do 3 channel.
The two modes are for two different generations of receivers.
C1 mode = FS receiver (newer)
C2 mode = FF receiver
I run both a 614FF and a 614FS receiver and cant tell the difference other than if you have the radio set on C1 and try to bind an FF receiver it wont bind. You have to set it to C2 and vice versa for the FS having to be on C1.
The number of channels has nothing to do with it other than the fact that a 4 channel transmitter can do both 3 and 4 channel and a 3channel transmitter can only do 3 channel.
The 603FS also binds under C1 mode. It's not a "new gen" Futaba receiver.
Last edited by Losiho; 12-01-2012 at 11:17 PM. Reason: Corrected info
12-01-2012, 11:13 PM
#6
Uhhhhh What?
The two modes are for two different generations of receivers.
C1 mode = FS receiver (newer)
C2 mode = FF receiver
I run both a 614FF and a 614FS receiver and cant tell the difference other than if you have the radio set on C1 and try to bind an FF receiver it wont bind. You have to set it to C2 and vice versa for the FS having to be on C1.
The number of channels has nothing to do with it other than the fact that a 4 channel transmitter can do both 3 and 4 channel and a 3channel transmitter can only do 3 channel.
The two modes are for two different generations of receivers.
C1 mode = FS receiver (newer)
C2 mode = FF receiver
I run both a 614FF and a 614FS receiver and cant tell the difference other than if you have the radio set on C1 and try to bind an FF receiver it wont bind. You have to set it to C2 and vice versa for the FS having to be on C1.
The number of channels has nothing to do with it other than the fact that a 4 channel transmitter can do both 3 and 4 channel and a 3channel transmitter can only do 3 channel.
The R614FF and the R614FS are both 4-channel receivers and they both work in C2 mode. The R614FS has the Diversity Antenna setup. The R614FF does not.
http://www.futaba-rc.com/receivers/f...ss-compat.html
R603FF and R603FS (Diversity) are C1. Both are 3-channel.
R614FF and R604FS (Diversity) are C2. Both are 4-channel.
R614FS (4-channel, Diversity Antenna) is also C2.
http://manuals.hobbico.com/fut/r614fs-manual.pdf
Note: The R614FS is compatible with the FASST-C2 system transmitters (Futaba T4PK/T4PKS). The receiver type setting of the transmitter is set in FASST-C2.
http://manuals.hobbico.com/fut/4pks-2_4ghz-manual.pdf
2.Rx Type Check
The T4PKS transmitter can use the Futaba 2.4GHZ R603FS/FF. However, there are two types of Futaba 2.4GHz receivers for vehicles: "C1" type and "C2" type. The R603FS and 603FF are "C1" type. The R614FF supplied with the 4PKS set as standard is the "C2" type. Check that the setting matches the receiver being used. For example, when using the R614FF, the receiver type must be set to FASST-C2 and when using an R603FS or R603FF, the receiver type must be set to FASST-C1. If the setting is wrong, change it using the RX/SX type select function (page 46).
Last edited by rossb; 12-01-2012 at 11:47 PM.
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