Rhino0_6

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Looking for some info on a Futaba 8FG. I just bought this radio decided to try something diffreant this time. After reading the instruction book all through it it says only use the supplied charger. (wall charger) it also says do not hook any other chargers up to the charge port on the radio. What I am looking for is anyone using a field cahrger to charge this radio. I dont want to fry it!

DougV

I use different chargers to charge the radio, just make sure you are using the correct plug for the radio.

P.S. I use the one for the 12FG (Same as 8FG): http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXSMF3&P=7 to connect it to my regular charger.

Doug.

BuschBarber

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For years, Futaba, and many other RC radio manufacturers, used 8cell 9.6v Tx battery packs. Some transmitters today, including the Futaba 8FG, use lower voltage Tx battery packs, which may not be compatible with every charger on the market. The 8FG Tx battery pack is 7.2v. Some Tx's use even lower voltage packs. There is nothing wrong with these Tx's, they just run on lower voltage.

JR/Spektrum Tx battery pack connectors use a different Polarity than Futaba, for example.

Just be careful that your Charger and Charge Connector are compatible with the Tx you are using.

aghost

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My 8FG has the 6 cell NiMh and the same warning. I just cut the plug off their wall charger and wired the plug to leads for my field charger (an Accucycle Elite). Set the field charger for 6 cell NiMh and set the charge rate at 200mah (close to the wall plug value as I recall). Has not been a problem.

Brian

pilotpete2

I have the same charge cord as linked by Doug. I normally charge the radio with an old Ace Digipulse set to 180Ma (2 paralleled outputs), the advantage of using this charger is that the charge is timed at 16 Hrs. then drops to a C/50 trickle. The stock charger also works fine, though you don't want to forgedaboudit and leave it on for days on end
If I run low at the field, I use an FMA Cellpro Multi 4 set at 1C. Only on a "need to" basis.
Pete

Rhino0_6

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Thanks Guys this has helped out a ton!!!!

geefish1

Hi Guys,

I am currently using a Futaba 7c fasst and just ordered a new Futaba 8FG Super. I fly strictly electric sport planes and warbirds. Can anyone tell me (cuz Futaba tech couldn't) if the throttle curve feature works on electric motors. Also Tower hobbies told me that they don't have a charge lead for my cellpro Lab 8. Won't the one for the 12FG work on the 8FG?

Thanks.

Why did Kamikaze pilots war helmets?

TimBle

yes you can use the throttle curve on electrics. I use it on all my small electric planes

DaddySam

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You'll have to make one for your PowerLab 8. I have made a cord that has banana plugs on one end and an EC-3 on the other. Then I have various types of adapters that end in an EC-3. For my 8FGS's I use the charge cord that was linked above, and an EC-3 to female futaba servo plug to connect the charger. Then you can use the NiMH fast charge/trickle.
I use the PL8 and Multi 4 to charge all my batteries now.

acdii

Thought, power inverter?  They make some pretty darn small ones now that would work just fine for this.   Both my cars have them built in, which makes it pretty darn convenient.

geefish1

Thanks. That is the main feature that I ordered the 8F Super G for. Some of my electrics go into 25% throttle at the first click of the stick. So the normal curve of 25% 50% 75% 100% should correct that right?

geefish1

Tower Hobbies has a note that that charge plug is only for the 12FG. Are they wrong? Can I use an old charge plug that has banana plugs on one end and the other end has the Futaba plug that would connect directly to the NiMh battery that I now have in my my 7C with that charge lead linked above?

DougV

Its for the 12FG and 8FG, I have both radios, same plug. The one for the 7C will not work.

Doug.

geefish1

Thanks, I'll order that one. Do you fly at Markham Park?

DougV

Yes, I fly there Monday mornings, Friday, Saturday's and sometimes Sundays. it's just that that field on Sundays is worse than MIA

Doug.

geefish1

I fly at Mayhem Park weekends mainly. I probably have seen you there. What planes do you fly?

DougV

On Fridays I mostly fly helis, Saturday's I fly jets (F-16) and some other prop jets, like a jackal or patriot, or some times I fly an Extra 260 or foamies. I get to the park around 6:00am until about 10:00 am.

Doug

geefish1

I fly the late shift 11 to 6. P 51, Corsair, 2 meter Yak, Pulse, all electric. Nice talking to you.

DougV

Same here... Take care!

Doug.

geefish1

Forgot to ask you. Do you like the 8FG? Getting mine delivered tomorrow. Some guys don't like the touch wheel.

DougV

I love it!! my 12fg is collecting dust, if you need help with it let me know.

Doug.

geefish1

Great! Thanks

Rhino0_6

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I will have to agree with the replys I love this radio!! My 11x is collecting dust as well! I have been a big JR fan for sometime and decided to see what Futaba had to offer well the 8FG is a super radio!! If you are looking for a great 8 ch radio this is the one. The touch pad is a little diffreant but once you get the feel for it it is awesome! Radio will do tons of stuff just read the directions close and you can not go wrong.

peso

I also felt it was time for a Futaba again. Earlier I did not like the look of it. But the more I use it the more I like it. The only thing I dislike is the way Gyros are set. Much more complicated than it need to be. At least for one axes gyros.

Rhino0_6

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I am not sure about gyro's! But how is the wether in Sweden!!!