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Old 03-03-2013 | 08:43 PM
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When I power everything up, the receiver recognizes the radio, the servo moves but when I use the radio nothing happens. What gives? It's a 3PM FM used sparingly. I even tried a different servo and the different channels on the R133F.
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Old 03-04-2013 | 02:09 AM
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If using an electronic ESC, check to ensure it's programmed/sync'd to the radio. Recommend going back though all your radio setup and connections to troubleshoot and ensure the servo is connected to correct Rx channel. Hope this helps.
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Old 03-04-2013 | 04:01 AM
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Make sure the servo connector isn't plugged in backwards. The center is power "+", one side is signal, and the other ground. If the signal and grounds are reversed, the servo won't move.
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Old 03-04-2013 | 06:55 AM
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Hmm with my radio gear, all I was trying to set up was the steering servo to trim it out, so the ESC wasn't in the picture. Everything connected to the receiver is a Futaba J connection and they are definitely not backwards. I just powered the receiver up with a receiver pack and plugged in channel 1. All the batteries are pretty fresh and I just used the plastic receiver pack that accepts alkalines.

I've been through the manual and the troubleshooting page is only one page long lol.
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Old 03-04-2013 | 06:10 PM
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It was set in HRS. I'm good!
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