Official FlySky FS-GT3C thread
 

I did a search and did not find an "official" thread for this radio so I figured it's about time to start one. There is some info about the FS-GT3C in the GT3b thread but it's scattered about and that thread is simply massive and mostly about the older model which shares a lot of electronic parts but is obviously completely different when looking at it.


So far I have seen green, orange, bronze???, and silver ones out.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...oL._SL500_.jpg

Street price 50-75 dollars.

Specs pulled from the flysky website...

Channels: 3
Model type: car/boat
RF range: 2.4-2.48GHz
Bandwidth: 500KHz
Band: 160
RF power: less than 20 dBm
2.4G system: AFHDS
Code type: GFSK
Sensitivity: 1024
Low voltage warning: yes(less than 3.5V)
DSC port: yes(USB; output: PPM)
ST range: 90
TH range: 45(F: 30;B:15)
Charger port: yes
Power: 3.7V(800mAh)
Weight: 303g
ANT length: 26mm
Size: 157*116*258mm
Color: black/Orange/Gray
Certificate: CE0678, FCC

Link to pdf of owner manaul... http://www.flysky-cn.com/uploadfile%...%5CFS-GT3C.pdf

Some improvements of the GT3C over the GT3B

-800mah Lipo battery standard (no AA's)
-Bearing already installed on the steering shaft
-Foam grip steering wheel instead of hard rubber
-Rubber grips (comes with two different sizes)
-About half the weight of the GT3B (C-22.X oz, B-11.X oz)
-Overall a more compact radio

Flaws of the GT3C

-Power switch problems with Orange colored models only (may be corrected on second run orange colored models. Check out his link and how to of how to fix this problem... http://www.ultimaterc.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=162011 Credit for this goes to BillDeLong over at URC. I believe he's on here too.

-Selector wheel is "reversed"

More info....

GT3C hack pdf from LOSIKID http://www.overkillrc.com/GT3C/Insta...anual%20v0.pdf
Check out his website if you want to buy prehacked or supplies to do the hacking yourself.
http://www.overkillrc.com/products.h...01&id=11322603

GT3B hack thread(.. http://www.rctech.net/forum/radio-el...ch-thread.html

GT3B Thread... http://www.rctech.net/forum/radio-el...ansmitter.html

I should be getting mine in 1-2 weeks so I'll be sure to post up what I think of it when I get it. I'm looking forward to this radio very much after using a pair of the FS-GT2's for over a year now without any problems.

If anyone wants to voice their opinion or experiences with the radio, please feel free to do so.

Good idea on starting this thread!

I got my GT3C today!!! Was able to bind it easily and then pop in the disk for the manual and now I got to figure this thing out.

I noticed when I charge it and connect the usb cable to my laptop, my laptop says "USB Device Not Recognized" but it did fully charge my GT3C. The red LED turns Green when fully charged...so it worked! (See pic below)...

Also, when I use the scroll wheel...left is right and right is left. Anyone else?

mine the same when connecting to laptop i also have the scroll issue.

my mine problem is that when i try to run it on my B44.1 buggy it glitches. im running a tekin rs pro, i have no issue with glitching when using my am TX only when using my GT3C.

can anyone help me or do i just need to get new radio system.

The usb port is only for charging so I guess a computer would not be able to recognize the radio. I did bot read the entire manual yet but I'm under the impression that's all the usb port is for. I think getting a whole new radio system is the wrong and most expensive way to fix your glitching.

The reversed selector wheel is a known flaw and I have it listed under flaws on the first post.

My radio came today and I'm really impressd with it. I ran for about two hours today and really glad I purchased this radio.

Quite a few people have had problems with bad soldering of wiring internally and other issues (all detailed in the GT3B thread) - around where the on/off button and wheel are...not sure if that problem ever got resolved by Flysky from the factory for later batches. I never ended up getting one because of these problems, as I had no trouble with the GT3B

http://www.rctech.net/forum/radio-el...ansmitter.html

Not sure if you read the first post or not. But anyways it seems like the Orange colored ones have this problem. The green ones have had this problem fixed. I'm going to tear apart my silver one to see if flysky resolved the issue like they did with the green colored radios.

I didn't find your post through a search. I'm not sure why.

Does anyone know how to reset this handset..all of a sudden as soon as turn on my car and handset, it goes full throttle..never did that before..only 1 run old and it does this??

Did you recalibrate the ESC yet? I would try that first. I'm not sure if you can reset it unless its been hacked.

tried that..once ive recalibrated the esc, turn the esc off, switch everything on and full throttle..first time my truggy jumped off the table and half way up the wall..then i took the pinion off..same thing..it just goes full throttle when switched on

I popped open the radio to check and see if the silver colored radios have the same revision the green ones have. They do have the "hot glue" fix along with plenty of wire.

Well if the transmitter is sending the full throttle signal all the time wouldn't that make it impossible to calibrate the esc correctly.

That's right, that's why I'd like to know if its impossible to reset the handset back to factory specs

I'm not sure there is a way to do a factory reset. Go through all your settings and return them to stock settings then rebind the reciever and finally try to recalibrate the esc.

This is for the FSGT3b...


Power on the TX, then simultaneously turn the wheel right and press the BACK button. This will clear all model memories. This does not effect the calibration settings.

I didn't find a mention of this in the 3c owner's manual but it might work since they are very similar radios underneath the skin.

Just wanted to give this thread a little bump and a little update.

I've been very happy with my radio thus far. The range is great, the battery lasts as long as anyone needs it to. It feels great in my hand compared to the heavier and bulkier fsgt2 that I have. The foam steering wheel is a nice touch but I think I'm going to have to glue it to the plastic wheel as it starts to slide and work it's way against the radio and causing incrased drag.

Any reason to update to this model if you already have a "B" ?

I have been unable to figure out how to set up my rear steering. The servo is on channel 3, but I can not find out how to set the radio to use the switch to change from different modes of my rear steering... off, turns in opp. direction as front, same direction as front, and rear only. Mine is not hacked yet, but the parts are on order. Been a while since I ordered, so hopefully it will be here soon.

Can anyone help?

Just recieved one of the orange ones :) I hope it wont have the power switch problem :)

C has the EXPO fixed, it's a much lighter radio, has a ball bearing on the steering wheel, and includes a Lipo battery. If you like your B and don't want EXPO I wouldn't but this one until your B gets worn out.

Probably want to visit the FSGT3B thread I mentioned at the beginning of this one. The stock software doesn't support rear steer I believe. Hitting the ch3 button will toggle between two preset points if your running a servo.

You need to hack it to get RWS.

Thanks for the response. I could not find anything for the stock unit. My kit from kidlosi should be here any day.

latency
 

G'day,
I currently own one of these transmitters but have not used it in a race yet. Does anyone know if they are good enough to use in racing. I've seen mixed reviews in comparison to spectrum. Not entirely sure whether spectrum is better, more responsive, as I haven't used a spectrum.

cheers

I'm new to racing but I'm using mine for racing and have no complaints. No glitch issues and I'm very happy with this radio! I can't believe some would pay a lot more for a radio.

For club and most entry/local level racing this radio will treat you completely fine. One of the downfalls of the radio is the somewhat low frame rate. I forget what it is I want to say 22.5ms. Highend radios support frame rates down to 5.5ms which is a pretty significant improvement. I highly doubt anyone but those that have been racing for years and race at a pro level would benefit significantly from these faster frame rates. I've used radios with high frame rates and cannot tell a difference between that radio and the FlySKy but I'm not a pro racer by any means.

Spectrum IMO is garbage, find something else for a highend radio. Futaba, radiopost etc.

If your just getting started in racing the radio will not be a limiting factor for you. Your skills will be and it will be that way for a few years I would think. Money can't buy skill.

will be getting one tomorrow. can't wait to try it out!

Ordered mine today, can't wait to check it out. Any one order theirs from hobbypartz? Just wondering if they are fast or slow to ship

looks like i'll be on the other thread since my hobby shop didn't have it in stock. got the FS-iT4 instead. it's been nice reading about you FS-GT3C!

Anyone here have both the gt3b and this one? I'm wondering if they are close enough in design and size that the wraps made for the gt3b will work?

I have a GT3B now. GT3C coming this week.

Awesome, please keep me informed if you have a chance, there is some really cool wraps for the gt3b and I'm hoping they'll fit the gt3c

There is no way that the wraps for these two radios will be interchangeable. They are very different on the outside. I've compared my gt3c and a gt3b, the gt3c is more compact in almost every way and has a bigger screen. The only thing you can share upgrade wise over thee two is most likely wheel grips.

Also the gt3c does come with two grips for the handle, a small and a large one.

Dang it that's what i thought, thanks for the info tho. I may buy the wrap anyways and just see if i can trim it to fit.

Your probably better off contacting someone that makes wraps for quads, dirtbikes, and other vehicles.

Not only would you get a custom fit but then you can pick out your own design too.

You'll be throwing money away trying to butcher up a wrap that was never meant to be. The button lay out is different also and uses different styles of buttons then the gt3b. Maybe you can find someone willing to make a wrap and sell them to the public after the design the wrap for yours.r

I have some e-mails out ;)

Got my radio in today, i must say, besides a minor nuance with the scroll wheel direction (seems backwards to me) this radio feels solid, range is wicked, sensitivity is pretty much on par with the high end radios I've used, seriously light. I'm impressed...

Yep that's a known flow. It's backwards to us, maybe for those in china its not backwards. :nod:

You kinda forget it's "backwards" and seems correct after a day or two of use.

At least that's how I felt.

And yes it's like half the weight of the gt3b. The lightness is one of my favorite things about it.

Help please, FS - iT4 used and when I change models I have to rebind every time???

FS-GT3C problem with model memory
 

I have a question in reference to a FS-GT3C transmitter. I had all my boats (4) programmed into the FS-GT3C. All worked well for 5 months or so. Now without any reason I’m aware of I only have 1 receiver that it will communicate with. Tried rebinding receivers, reprogramming the models on the FS-GT3C, changing to different receivers etc. all programing functions appear to be OK on the transmitter display. The transmitter works just like it always did on the still functioning model, no glitches at all. I'm very familiar with the programing of this transmitter. ( or at lease I thought so until this!)
It seems very weird that the transmitter would dump the 9 model channels and 1 still works OK. However no combination of different receivers, different model channels will get a communication path with any except the 1 channel. All receivers work just fine with the 1 working channel (binding with different receivers/ transmitters as required) as well as with another FS-GT2. Actually I have the 3 receivers for the other boats working from the FS-GT2.
Some sort of a master reset/ return to default sitting would probably do it however there is no such animal.
I hope I have explained this. Bottom line, the transmitter worked fine a few weeks ago with all 10 model channels (I was using 4 but had tested all 10 on the original set up) but now I can only get 1 model channel to function. It worked fine one weekend and the next only 1 channel works. I am having a hard time believing this is some kind of weird software thing but ????
Thoughts?
Thx

Responded to your pm. I have no idea as to why that would happen.