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Forum: Radio and Electronics
05-09-2022, 06:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,712
Posted By rcbuggy88

Obviously check if your battery cells are way...

Obviously check if your battery cells are way off, but if they are close and your charger takes a long time to balance, I found that if the wire lead connections are no good (bullets not tight,...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
04-20-2022, 09:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,988
Posted By rcbuggy88

If you've got the funds, you can't go wrong with...

If you've got the funds, you can't go wrong with a Metcal or JBC. Otherwise, a Hakko or clone that uses T12/T15 tips is an acceptable alternative. Use a bigish tip. I've found that a 3mm bevel fits...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
03-15-2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,671
Posted By rcbuggy88

1. yes the batteries are not the same. 2. Pro...

1. yes the batteries are not the same.
2. Pro battery has wireless charging, and plastic base/bottom (to allow wireless charging). It's also grey/gunmetal.
3. Pro batteries are not available yet...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
03-03-2022, 03:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 264
Posted By rcbuggy88

Try emailing Serpent America (they are the Sanwa...

Try emailing Serpent America (they are the Sanwa importer for the United States).
Forum: Radio and Electronics
03-02-2022, 08:24 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 24,515
Posted By rcbuggy88

In that case, you should order from...

In that case, you should order from https://www.teampowersusa.com/Flysky-Noble-NB4-Pro-AFHDS3-4-Channel-24GHz-Radio-System_p_415.html

It's shipping from Norcal Hobbies based out of San Jose....
Forum: Radio and Electronics
02-27-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,693
Posted By rcbuggy88

You need to look at both amps and watts. The...

You need to look at both amps and watts. The Protek is 200W 25A charging per channel. 200W/8V = 25A. You will only be able to charge 2 cell batters at 25 A. It also is only 30W discharge meaning, you...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
02-11-2022, 08:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,629
Posted By rcbuggy88

I also recommend the Flysky NB4. Great value for...

I also recommend the Flysky NB4. Great value for the money, also spare parts are available (unlike any of the other brands) when they wear out.
Forum: Radio and Electronics
02-11-2022, 07:55 PM
Replies: 1,652
Views: 571,982
Posted By rcbuggy88

Savox is a nice servo for the money, lots of...

Savox is a nice servo for the money, lots of people have the 1258, and replacement gears should be available if need be. Proteks are just rebranded Highest servos. The 160TBL is better than the 160t...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
01-26-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,633
Posted By rcbuggy88

Nice! It's a copy/clone of the metcal MX-500S...

Nice! It's a copy/clone of the metcal MX-500S (they basically admit it here (http://www.thermaltronics.com/systems_ref.php)), you save about $164 going the clone route. I didn't include it in my...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
01-20-2022, 08:10 PM
Replies: 1,652
Views: 571,982
Posted By rcbuggy88

Just noticed that my LHS is selling replacement...

Just noticed that my LHS is selling replacement batteries. Nice to know that I can get a replacement when mine eventually dies. $50 is not that bad, especially since the battery is in an aluminium...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
01-20-2022, 08:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,574
Posted By rcbuggy88

Prob a few years, depending on the capacitor...

Prob a few years, depending on the capacitor quality. Wouldn't be a terrible idea to replace the capacitors every year or two. Unless you melt internal connectors (I have done this), knock off...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
01-20-2022, 07:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,281
Posted By rcbuggy88

This one should probably work for you, its...

This one should probably work for you, its meanwell (so trusted top power supply brand), the 206B only can do 300W anyway, and it's not that expensive. Cheaper than the $90 offered above (but lower...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
01-20-2022, 07:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,633
Posted By rcbuggy88

The above route by Minh is a pretty good option,...

The above route by Minh is a pretty good option, it uses knockoff Hakko T12/T15 direct-drive tip cartridges which deliver more heat than any of the 936 clones, or the ToAuto iron above. The use of an...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
01-11-2022, 08:31 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 24,515
Posted By rcbuggy88

I'm curious to see if someone will do a...

I'm curious to see if someone will do a side-by-side comparison video (with slo-mo). When I tried them they seemed pretty similar, the pro is a little heavier, but TBH I prefer the normal since it...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
01-11-2022, 08:16 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 24,515
Posted By rcbuggy88

Have your shop email [email protected] ...

Have your shop email [email protected]

Norcal Hobbies is the official importer for Flysky Surface Radios.
Forum: Radio and Electronics
12-31-2021, 06:47 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,248
Posted By rcbuggy88

FYI Muchmore Specter motors are not ROAR legal so...

FYI Muchmore Specter motors are not ROAR legal so if you ever go to a big race you cannot use it. Both are good motors, but I would get the G3R just because of this. The normal non-specter Muchmore...
Forum: Rookie Zone
12-31-2021, 06:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,946
Posted By rcbuggy88

MIP is really good, but pretty pricy. If you want...

MIP is really good, but pretty pricy. If you want nice tools on a budget, get mip for the hex drivers (1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, maybe 3mm), and something cheap for 5.5 and 7mm nut drivers. I think traxxas...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
12-31-2021, 06:22 PM
Replies: 1,652
Views: 571,982
Posted By rcbuggy88

https://www.teampowersusa.com/Flysky-Noble-NB4-Dis...

https://www.teampowersusa.com/Flysky-Noble-NB4-Display-Screen_p_424.html

Looks like my LHS is selling parts now (see link above). Should make the radio even more compelling. I'm curious if they...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
11-19-2021, 11:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,929
Posted By rcbuggy88

Hakko T12/T15 Tips ($2 for knock-off, $11 legit) ...

Hakko T12/T15 Tips ($2 for knock-off, $11 legit)
https://cdn.hackaday.io/images/5723931524115100388.9c92216bdc8daa07228ddda7f1638bb4...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
11-19-2021, 11:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,929
Posted By rcbuggy88

Mostly right, JBC tips have the thermocouple and...

Mostly right, JBC tips have the thermocouple and the heater built into the tip, so temperature readings to the station are more accurate and have less delay, allowing the unit to tell the heater to...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
11-05-2021, 08:18 PM
Replies: 1,652
Views: 571,982
Posted By rcbuggy88

https://www.teampowersusa.com/flysky.html ...

https://www.teampowersusa.com/flysky.html

They have the small one here. Also noticed they have the NB4 Pro in stock as well. Pricy, but fast shipping, and also local (for me).
Forum: Radio and Electronics
10-25-2021, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1,652
Views: 571,982
Posted By rcbuggy88

Norcal Hobbies (my LHS) has receivers and radios....

Norcal Hobbies (my LHS) has receivers and radios. They also sell online through teampowersusa.com. The receivers are on the pricy side but at least if they don't work I can return/get them...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
10-14-2021, 08:27 PM
Replies: 1,652
Views: 571,982
Posted By rcbuggy88

Just talked to my LHS owner (US distributor for...

Just talked to my LHS owner (US distributor for flysky). They have the nb4 pros coming in, along with various other receivers including the mini-z antenna module (see link below). The prices are high...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
08-18-2021, 06:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 545
Posted By rcbuggy88

Having turbo and boost is considered being a...

Having turbo and boost is considered being a "mod" esc (vs. stock). Boost is just like timing for your esc. Turbo is like boost but activates at a certain rpm. You can adjust it with a program card...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
08-17-2021, 09:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,514
Posted By rcbuggy88

If you want something premade, RL is fine, but...

If you want something premade, RL is fine, but they definitely are pricing their power supplies very high. Here is what they are using ...
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