Getting ready to purchase a 3PK, got some additional questions
08-09-2005, 07:38 AM
#1
Tech Apprentice
Thread Starter
Getting ready to purchase a 3PK, got some additional questions
The title speaks for itself.
I've read about the differences between PCM and HRS. I believe the PCM will be good enough for me.
1. Does PCM support digital servos?
2. Does the Synthesized Module replace the receiver?
Those were the main questions. Thanks in advance.
Kevin
I've read about the differences between PCM and HRS. I believe the PCM will be good enough for me.
1. Does PCM support digital servos?
2. Does the Synthesized Module replace the receiver?
Those were the main questions. Thanks in advance.
Kevin
08-09-2005, 09:41 AM
#2
Originally Posted by Darthswan
The title speaks for itself.
I've read about the differences between PCM and HRS. I believe the PCM will be good enough for me.
1. Does PCM support digital servos?
2. Does the Synthesized Module replace the receiver?
Those were the main questions. Thanks in advance.
Kevin
I've read about the differences between PCM and HRS. I believe the PCM will be good enough for me.
1. Does PCM support digital servos?
2. Does the Synthesized Module replace the receiver?
Those were the main questions. Thanks in advance.
Kevin
1. Yes
2. I don't understand the question. Are you getting the synthesized 3PK? I didn't buy mine synthesized but I did buy a synthesized module for it. The module goes in the radio (TX) not the car (RX).
08-09-2005, 11:13 AM
#3
With the PCM receiver, you can use analog or digital servos. You have to use digital servos with the HRS receiver.
The synthisized module is only for the radio. You still need crystals for the receiver. The only way around this, is to get a Novak synth receiver. That way you don't need any crystals. I'm not really sure why Futaba even bothered to mfg a synthsized transmitter module without a matching receiver. My advise would be to hold off on the synthisized module and consider getting a 2.5 gh setup like the spectrum or hitec's new module.
The synthisized module is only for the radio. You still need crystals for the receiver. The only way around this, is to get a Novak synth receiver. That way you don't need any crystals. I'm not really sure why Futaba even bothered to mfg a synthsized transmitter module without a matching receiver. My advise would be to hold off on the synthisized module and consider getting a 2.5 gh setup like the spectrum or hitec's new module.
08-09-2005, 11:18 AM
#4
Originally Posted by Rapid Roy
With the PCM receiver, you can use analog or digital servos. You have to use digital servos with the HRS receiver.
The synthisized module is only for the radio. You still need crystals for the receiver. The only way around this, is to get a Novak synth receiver. That way you don't need any crystals. I'm not really sure why Futaba even bothered to mfg a synthsized transmitter module without a matching receiver. My advise would be to hold off on the synthisized module and consider getting a 2.5 gh setup like the spectrum or hitec's new module.
The synthisized module is only for the radio. You still need crystals for the receiver. The only way around this, is to get a Novak synth receiver. That way you don't need any crystals. I'm not really sure why Futaba even bothered to mfg a synthsized transmitter module without a matching receiver. My advise would be to hold off on the synthisized module and consider getting a 2.5 gh setup like the spectrum or hitec's new module.
08-09-2005, 11:46 AM
#5
Yeah, I too would recommand you to hold off about the SPECTRUM....ppl around me are having glitching problem left and right, but of course, there are ppl without 1 single problem..........but the chance are 50/50.....
I am sure they are working on it, and it will be something better coming out shortly...........
I am sure they are working on it, and it will be something better coming out shortly...........
08-09-2005, 12:13 PM
#6
Tech Apprentice
Thread Starter
You all are great, thanks for the info.
Could someone explain to me in a little more detail, what the purpose of the unit is, and how does it work?
Could someone explain to me in a little more detail, what the purpose of the unit is, and how does it work?
08-09-2005, 12:32 PM
#7
Originally Posted by Darthswan
You all are great, thanks for the info.
Could someone explain to me in a little more detail, what the purpose of the unit is, and how does it work?
Could someone explain to me in a little more detail, what the purpose of the unit is, and how does it work?
Spektrum will PICK the open channel by itself, so you basicly just turn on the radio and it will pick the channel that no one is using....very smart and good idea.
08-09-2005, 01:44 PM
#8
Originally Posted by Rookie Solara
Spektrum will PICK the open channel by itself, so you basicly just turn on the radio and it will pick the channel that no one is using....very smart and good idea.
08-09-2005, 03:54 PM
#9
The only problems I have seen with the spektrum & the 3PK is in EP cars. If you plug a capacitor into the third channel the problem is fixed. I have had no problems running Spektrum with gas cars. I have had 3 running on it for about 8 weeks & I love it. Great choice of radio I love my 3PK.
08-09-2005, 04:28 PM
#10
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Thread Starter
Thanks for the input, I'll keep this in mind.
08-09-2005, 05:50 PM
#11
Originally Posted by soc123_au
The only problems I have seen with the spektrum & the 3PK is in EP cars. If you plug a capacitor into the third channel the problem is fixed. I have had no problems running Spektrum with gas cars. I have had 3 running on it for about 8 weeks & I love it. Great choice of radio I love my 3PK.
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