Futaba 2.4GHz
04-09-2007, 05:57 AM
#257
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Futaba 3PM 3-Channel 2.4GHz
Is this the radio you are using ... i'm interested in this because of the price and I'm not really a hard core racer 
I just want to get the 2.4ghz without using any modules, already supplied in one unit. and not having problem with frequency conflict. the other features are just icing on the cake. 
"FEATURES: FASST (Futaba Advanced Spread Spectrum Technology) sends twice as
much information to the receiver at eight times the resolution of
standard systems for unsurpassed control and smooth servo travel
2.4GHz circuitry is wired directly into transmitter eliminating
separate plug-in modules
2 millisecond shifting between frequencies eliminates signal
conflicts and interruptions
"Auto Detect" instantly determines whether HRS or PPM mode is active
in the transmitter
Special ID code prevents signal interruption by rejecting unwanted
signals"
I just want to get the 2.4ghz without using any modules, already supplied in one unit. and not having problem with frequency conflict. the other features are just icing on the cake. "FEATURES: FASST (Futaba Advanced Spread Spectrum Technology) sends twice as
much information to the receiver at eight times the resolution of
standard systems for unsurpassed control and smooth servo travel
2.4GHz circuitry is wired directly into transmitter eliminating
separate plug-in modules
2 millisecond shifting between frequencies eliminates signal
conflicts and interruptions
"Auto Detect" instantly determines whether HRS or PPM mode is active
in the transmitter
Special ID code prevents signal interruption by rejecting unwanted
signals"
04-09-2007, 06:13 AM
#258
grizzle, i sent you a pm on this.
bottom line is that it should be awesome. the 3pm is a sweet radio, that really never needs to be upgraded. it's light and has all the essential functions an electric racer needs, and more. and the fasst system in the 3pk has been awesome for everone that i know, so i can't imagine why combining the two to create a moderately priced system could be wrong. as with all futaba stuff, i'm sure it's going to be bulletproof.
that radio with the fasst system (no metal antenna) and a lipo pack would probably be lighter than air itself. that seriously would be sweet.
bottom line is that it should be awesome. the 3pm is a sweet radio, that really never needs to be upgraded. it's light and has all the essential functions an electric racer needs, and more. and the fasst system in the 3pk has been awesome for everone that i know, so i can't imagine why combining the two to create a moderately priced system could be wrong. as with all futaba stuff, i'm sure it's going to be bulletproof.
that radio with the fasst system (no metal antenna) and a lipo pack would probably be lighter than air itself. that seriously would be sweet.
04-09-2007, 06:26 AM
#259
I don't know if this will apply or help. I bought the 3PM FS Pro and had some issues with the HRS side on my 1/18 but not my 1/10. I switched out the servo to a digital on my 1/10 to take advantage of the HRS mode and have had no problems.
On the 1/18 after the initial install everything was fine at home, ran fine responded quickly etc. but when I got to the track it was dead. It burned up the steering servo on the HRS mode. I changed out the servo to a Futaba analog and to PP mode and still nothing, I ended up having to change to a different channel as the servo was "buzzing" and getting hot and it has been fine so far but I have a micro digital on order (S3154).
Friday night one of the junior drivers bought the 3PK and cooked his stock micro servo as well in the HRS mode, it also damaged the reciever somehow. He bought a used spektrum on the spot and it worked fine.
On the 1/18 after the initial install everything was fine at home, ran fine responded quickly etc. but when I got to the track it was dead. It burned up the steering servo on the HRS mode. I changed out the servo to a Futaba analog and to PP mode and still nothing, I ended up having to change to a different channel as the servo was "buzzing" and getting hot and it has been fine so far but I have a micro digital on order (S3154).
Friday night one of the junior drivers bought the 3PK and cooked his stock micro servo as well in the HRS mode, it also damaged the reciever somehow. He bought a used spektrum on the spot and it worked fine.
04-09-2007, 06:33 AM
#260
Just for the record, you are never EVER supposed to use HRS with non-digital servos. Doesn't anyone read their manuals? That's probably why everyone is frying their servos.
Last edited by TurboT; 04-09-2007 at 12:45 PM.
04-09-2007, 06:42 AM
#261
No, I read the manual, but didn't pay attention when I copied the 1/10 program over to the 1/18. My own fault :-) as being a newbie to the hobby.
My puzzling question is this, why an issue on one channel and not the other? when in PP mode. When no one at that particular time was on a channel near mine?
As far as the other guy burning up his, it was installed by someone who was only familiar with spektrum and said " I never read the manuals", as he tried to return a second servo to the store on race night.
My puzzling question is this, why an issue on one channel and not the other? when in PP mode. When no one at that particular time was on a channel near mine?
As far as the other guy burning up his, it was installed by someone who was only familiar with spektrum and said " I never read the manuals", as he tried to return a second servo to the store on race night.
04-09-2007, 12:45 PM
#262
I'm lucky I decided to take a quick peek at my manual before I started using my used 3PK with HRS. That's the only reason I know. And even then, they could've made it stand out a little more in the manual! That's a pretty costly piece of info not to have on a red page or something!
I thought the FASST switched between channels constantly so that it always finds the open channel. That's how it's advertised, anyway. I have no idea why glitching would happen on it if that is the case.
I wanted to pick up this system for my 3PK but I'm a little nervous now. I'll keep an eye on this thread and see if it really is worth the money.
I thought the FASST switched between channels constantly so that it always finds the open channel. That's how it's advertised, anyway. I have no idea why glitching would happen on it if that is the case.
I wanted to pick up this system for my 3PK but I'm a little nervous now. I'll keep an eye on this thread and see if it really is worth the money.
04-09-2007, 12:52 PM
#263
Turbo,
The 2.4 is worth it. Once you have it you'll wonder why you didn't get it sooner. Also, the 3PM-FS is the synthesized model, not 2.4. That's how changing channels for Erc made his glitching stop.
Ercwhtsd,
You're channel interference could be due to a couple of different things. Even if no one is on your channel you can get interference from adjacent channels. Your servo "buzzing" and heating up sounds like you were still in HRS with your analog servo. If you still have problems, send it in, Futaba will take care of you.
Socko
Coming soon...... The Seaball edition 3PM with Monokote striping in your choice of colors!
The 2.4 is worth it. Once you have it you'll wonder why you didn't get it sooner. Also, the 3PM-FS is the synthesized model, not 2.4. That's how changing channels for Erc made his glitching stop.
Ercwhtsd,
You're channel interference could be due to a couple of different things. Even if no one is on your channel you can get interference from adjacent channels. Your servo "buzzing" and heating up sounds like you were still in HRS with your analog servo. If you still have problems, send it in, Futaba will take care of you.
Socko
Coming soon...... The Seaball edition 3PM with Monokote striping in your choice of colors!
04-09-2007, 01:11 PM
#264
I'm very seriously considering getting it soon. I'll be running nitro this summer and would love to try it. I used to have glitching issues where we'll be running, so hopefully I'll be done with the glitching for good!
From the earlier posts, it definitely appears that anyone with issues just didn't have stuff setup right, so I think I'm sold on it!
From the earlier posts, it definitely appears that anyone with issues just didn't have stuff setup right, so I think I'm sold on it!
