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ilaybrk 10-19-2004 02:29 PM

I youse A 9 cell gp 2100 pack and KO crystals work great

Hondaguy 10-19-2004 03:17 PM


Originally posted by vtl1180ny
I've always been concerned about using the Hitec module in the 3PK... Do you notice it heating up or anything weird???
I've been using the Hitec module since last February without a problem. Futaba has a synthesized module coming out soon.

TNB 10-19-2004 03:52 PM

I was told this month.

JayBee 10-19-2004 09:08 PM


Originally posted by Hondaguy
I've been using the Hitec module since last February without a problem. Futaba has a synthesized module coming out soon.
I got mine on back order through Tower :nod:

- jaYBee

JayBee 10-19-2004 09:17 PM

As far as radio batts are concerned, I need for someone to relay to me what materials I need to build my own rechargeable packs and what's the best place to get the stuff from. Also to recharge your 'homemade' packs w/ the charger that came with the radio, can't you just solder on the plug that came on the 700 mAh pack?

If any one is looking a selection of the best batts out there, here's a site for ya.... take your time and look through it...

http://www.thomas-distributing.com/m...2300mAh-aa.htm

- jayBee

danjoy25 10-19-2004 10:21 PM


Originally posted by vtl1180ny
I love my 3Pk.... When I first started using it I always kept the manual handy, now I rarely reference it....

Running 5th scale I get to take advantage of almost all the features too....

I love the servo speed and exponential controls... If my car (or me) is being a bit twitchy I'll slow the response down a bit....

I do need to put better batteries in it, I have the standard 700mah pack....

How is the HRS? I don't have any HRS recievers, just FM and PCM...

HRS won't work properly with some ESC's with variable adjusting frequencies and some brushless controllers.

jag88 10-20-2004 07:22 AM


Originally posted by danjoy25
HRS won't work properly with some ESC's with variable adjusting frequencies and some brushless controllers.
danjoy25, could you be more specific ?
Thanks.

vtl1180ny 10-20-2004 07:39 AM

I really have no need to switch to the HRS anyway.... I run the Novak systhesized recievers in all my "race cars" and standard futaba FM's in my bashing cars.... I am running PCM in my 5th scale though.... I've been contemplating the Hitec module but I may just wait out the Futaba one...

John Fontaine 10-20-2004 07:44 AM

I received my 3PK last night in the mail. Very nice feeling in my hands and wow, the menus are so much nicer then my 3PJS. I have a feeling this will be a great radio, only thing I do not care for yet is the steering wheel foam, it tends to push in and bind. The same thing happened to my 3PJS and it wouldn't center due to binding. I'll have to glue the foam down or replace the wheel all together. But beautiful radio! Neat idea to be able to program your name into it, makes it easier to identify at the track.

John

vtl1180ny 10-20-2004 07:52 AM

I had the same problem with the foam... easy fix....

MR JOLLY 10-20-2004 07:54 AM

Yep i find the foam moves towards the casing & binds alittle,that and the added shakes i get it soon moves, & you can have different colours for the on light;)

vtl1180ny 10-20-2004 08:00 AM


you can have different colours for the on light
You can??? Jeeze... Learn something new every day....

John Fontaine 10-20-2004 08:04 AM

Yeah - like 8 different LED colors. Pg 13 of the manual, under System folder. Fuction LED-Mode :)

vtl1180ny 10-20-2004 08:34 AM

Cool... Just changed mine... And the sound too....

MR JOLLY 10-20-2004 08:43 AM

Also my screen is linked to a dvd portable DVD player, & i can watch movies in wide sreen with head set on, while i`m waiting to race again!!!!!!!!


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