Originally Posted by Hassle
I need tech advice for my Spektrum. I have the mounted in my 1/12 scale. I use the add-on Spektrum capacitor with the RX antenna at 4.5 inches and properly routed below the board. I also use a Helios. Her is the problem. My system glitches when a certain other racer is running in the same race or qualifier with me. My car does not shut down but steers wildly into the walls every few moments. He has identical car and setup with the exception of him running a SR3500 rcvr..
Almost all racers at my track use the Spektrum and the only problem I have is with this one racer. I have reset my system numerous times while he has not . He says his is perfect, although his antenna wire is almost cut to nothing.
Before I buy another Spectrum rcvr (SR3500), I would like to know if it is possible that the other racer's setup is causing this glitch. I do not cause him any glitch problems.
Thanks...
Have you talked to specktrum's service people (1-877-504-0233) about this? I think they would be able to help you more than any of us.
Thats said...is this problem happening early or late in a run? Are you running stock, 19T, Mod or BL? Even with the cap if you are close to dumping you may be fail-safeing. Have you tried a reciever pack?
The SR3000 is the old reciever. It had some problems with static buildup on carpet as well as problems with signal rejection indoors, i.e. it had a hard time telling the difference between your tramsmitters signal and reflections of your transmitters signal from walls, metal roofs, etc.
The new Pro units have provisions to disipate the static build up and have new signal rejection firmware in them so they can better lock into the source signal.
I would talk to Spektrum first and see waht they have to say before buying anything new. They may be able to upgrade you receiver to the new spec.