Why is everyone selling their DX3R
10-06-2010, 01:48 PM
#31
I had to get rid of my DX3r . I was getting runaways from time to time . Everytime it happened I put a new receiver in and it was fine for a couple of months.
Last time it happened I had just installed my OS 28xz and was running it and the car shot off and cartwheeled over the tyre wall and drove off into a feild where it ended up on its roof ,screaming its tits off until POP!! OS 28 ruined .
the failsafe was set for neutral but because the receiver had taken a bitch fit .
A few guys local to me now run the older DX3.0 receivers in thier DX3Rs and have had no issues since . Also ive never seen anybody have a problem with a DX3s.
I bought a sanwa/airtronics M11X instead and love it like a puppy
Last time it happened I had just installed my OS 28xz and was running it and the car shot off and cartwheeled over the tyre wall and drove off into a feild where it ended up on its roof ,screaming its tits off until POP!! OS 28 ruined .
the failsafe was set for neutral but because the receiver had taken a bitch fit .
A few guys local to me now run the older DX3.0 receivers in thier DX3Rs and have had no issues since . Also ive never seen anybody have a problem with a DX3s.
I bought a sanwa/airtronics M11X instead and love it like a puppy
10-06-2010, 01:48 PM
#32
140+ hours on my 3pk and it still works perfect. I dont use FASST as I had to many issues with it going into thermal shutdown, I put in a spektrum module and never looked back.
The DX3R has all the features you could ask for but when your 6'5" 260lbs, that little tiny radio just doesnt feel right. I even have my 3pk handle wrapped with hockey tape to make it fit my big stupid hands better.
The DX3R has all the features you could ask for but when your 6'5" 260lbs, that little tiny radio just doesnt feel right. I even have my 3pk handle wrapped with hockey tape to make it fit my big stupid hands better.
10-06-2010, 01:58 PM
#33
Does it have ABS brakes or what ever everyone else have? That one thing i like about my futuba.
10-06-2010, 02:12 PM
#35
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I have been having problems with my DX3s glitching here and there lately. I lose control for just a split second or so. I have the radio's failsafe setup to apply full brake and turn left. It happened to me a few times in practice and I thought it was just a bad spot in the track. After about the third time I realized it was my failsafe kicking in. It only lasts for a second or so, but it's often enough that it's starting to scare me and make me want to get another radio.
It did it the other day to when I set my car down after starting it up for the first time. I gave it a little throttle and it didn't stop when I let off. I lost all steering and throttle control for just a second or 2 and then it was fine from then on.
the more I think about it, it seems like it's been doing it for awhile, but it's so quick that I just think I never realized what it was doing before and thought I was just screwing up while I was driving.
It did it the other day to when I set my car down after starting it up for the first time. I gave it a little throttle and it didn't stop when I let off. I lost all steering and throttle control for just a second or 2 and then it was fine from then on.
the more I think about it, it seems like it's been doing it for awhile, but it's so quick that I just think I never realized what it was doing before and thought I was just screwing up while I was driving.
10-06-2010, 02:16 PM
#36
Ya, like burning poopy in a paper bag.....
It's not that bad... lol Provided it works, that's all that really matters. All I know is I still have my M8 with specky mod and works fine. If the 3R fails or acts up, it'll be coming out for something else....
10-06-2010, 02:21 PM
#37
I have been having problems with my DX3s glitching here and there lately. I lose control for just a split second or so. I have the radio's failsafe setup to apply full brake and turn left. It happened to me a few times in practice and I thought it was just a bad spot in the track. After about the third time I realized it was my failsafe kicking in. It only lasts for a second or so, but it's often enough that it's starting to scare me and make me want to get another radio.
It did it the other day to when I set my car down after starting it up for the first time. I gave it a little throttle and it didn't stop when I let off. I lost all steering and throttle control for just a second or 2 and then it was fine from then on.
the more I think about it, it seems like it's been doing it for awhile, but it's so quick that I just think I never realized what it was doing before and thought I was just screwing up while I was driving.
It did it the other day to when I set my car down after starting it up for the first time. I gave it a little throttle and it didn't stop when I let off. I lost all steering and throttle control for just a second or 2 and then it was fine from then on.
the more I think about it, it seems like it's been doing it for awhile, but it's so quick that I just think I never realized what it was doing before and thought I was just screwing up while I was driving.
I would also suggest setting your failsafe to neutral for a couple reasons. One being if it does go into failsafe on the track you won't be locking the brakes up in a bad spot(say the middle of the straight with 3 screaming demons behind you). And also if you happen to leave your electronics switched on with the radio off by accident you won't burn out your throttle servo from it sitting at full brake for a half hour.
10-06-2010, 02:22 PM
#38
I have been having problems with my DX3s glitching here and there lately. I lose control for just a split second or so. I have the radio's failsafe setup to apply full brake and turn left. It happened to me a few times in practice and I thought it was just a bad spot in the track. After about the third time I realized it was my failsafe kicking in. It only lasts for a second or so, but it's often enough that it's starting to scare me and make me want to get another radio.
It did it the other day to when I set my car down after starting it up for the first time. I gave it a little throttle and it didn't stop when I let off. I lost all steering and throttle control for just a second or 2 and then it was fine from then on.
the more I think about it, it seems like it's been doing it for awhile, but it's so quick that I just think I never realized what it was doing before and thought I was just screwing up while I was driving.
It did it the other day to when I set my car down after starting it up for the first time. I gave it a little throttle and it didn't stop when I let off. I lost all steering and throttle control for just a second or 2 and then it was fine from then on.
the more I think about it, it seems like it's been doing it for awhile, but it's so quick that I just think I never realized what it was doing before and thought I was just screwing up while I was driving.
10-06-2010, 02:22 PM
#39
I have been having problems with my DX3s glitching here and there lately. I lose control for just a split second or so. I have the radio's failsafe setup to apply full brake and turn left. It happened to me a few times in practice and I thought it was just a bad spot in the track. After about the third time I realized it was my failsafe kicking in. It only lasts for a second or so, but it's often enough that it's starting to scare me and make me want to get another radio.
It did it the other day to when I set my car down after starting it up for the first time. I gave it a little throttle and it didn't stop when I let off. I lost all steering and throttle control for just a second or 2 and then it was fine from then on.
the more I think about it, it seems like it's been doing it for awhile, but it's so quick that I just think I never realized what it was doing before and thought I was just screwing up while I was driving.
It did it the other day to when I set my car down after starting it up for the first time. I gave it a little throttle and it didn't stop when I let off. I lost all steering and throttle control for just a second or 2 and then it was fine from then on.
the more I think about it, it seems like it's been doing it for awhile, but it's so quick that I just think I never realized what it was doing before and thought I was just screwing up while I was driving.
10-06-2010, 02:24 PM
#40
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900 plus hours on my dx3r and never a hitch. It is getting ready for a tune up though.
One of the best features of the radio is the parameter reset. You a literally calibrating the pots the actual travel in the throttle and brake. If you guys haven't done this you should give it try. I do mine quite often
One of the best features of the radio is the parameter reset. You a literally calibrating the pots the actual travel in the throttle and brake. If you guys haven't done this you should give it try. I do mine quite often
10-06-2010, 02:26 PM
#41
900 plus hours on my dx3r and never a hitch. It is getting ready for a tune up though.
One of the best features of the radio is the parameter reset. You a literally calibrating the pots the actual travel in the throttle and brake. If you guys haven't done this you should give it try. I do mine quite often
One of the best features of the radio is the parameter reset. You a literally calibrating the pots the actual travel in the throttle and brake. If you guys haven't done this you should give it try. I do mine quite often
10-06-2010, 02:26 PM
#42
Have you tried re-binding the radio/receiver? That could be the solution right there. Also make sure you don't have any wiring issues, put a new switch in and check your receiver's antenna for cuts.
I would also suggest setting your failsafe to neutral for a couple reasons. One being if it does go into failsafe on the track you won't be locking the brakes up in a bad spot(say the middle of the straight with 3 screaming demons behind you). And also if you happen to leave your electronics switched on with the radio off by accident you won't burn out your throttle servo from it sitting at full brake for a half hour.
I would also suggest setting your failsafe to neutral for a couple reasons. One being if it does go into failsafe on the track you won't be locking the brakes up in a bad spot(say the middle of the straight with 3 screaming demons behind you). And also if you happen to leave your electronics switched on with the radio off by accident you won't burn out your throttle servo from it sitting at full brake for a half hour.
10-06-2010, 02:31 PM
#44
900 plus hours on my dx3r and never a hitch. It is getting ready for a tune up though.
One of the best features of the radio is the parameter reset. You a literally calibrating the pots the actual travel in the throttle and brake. If you guys haven't done this you should give it try. I do mine quite often
One of the best features of the radio is the parameter reset. You a literally calibrating the pots the actual travel in the throttle and brake. If you guys haven't done this you should give it try. I do mine quite often
On the reset, I'll assume this requires you to reset everything from EPA to trims to failsafe, correct?
I saw it briefly in the manual but haven't messed with it.
When do you guys determine it's time to re-cal?