Steering and throttle trims not working!?
02-16-2006, 10:48 PM
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RE: Steering and throttle trims not working!?
How long have you had your rig??
There have been some probs with the controllers and if you got it not too long ago you should contact Redcat....they have been replacing the controllers.
There have been some probs with the controllers and if you got it not too long ago you should contact Redcat....they have been replacing the controllers.
02-16-2006, 11:00 PM
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RE: Steering and throttle trims not working!?
by the way..if i was to buy a aftermarket 2 ch remote like a futaba with the same freq. could i use it alone...or would i need a new reciever?
02-16-2006, 11:21 PM
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RE: Steering and throttle trims not working!?
Usually the remote comes with a receiver...
I'm not sure if Redcat has changed to a different/better controller yet or not...
Your best bet is to do what I did and go buy better electronics...(I did that before I ever even started my buggy)...you can get a good system for 150-200 dollars....I went with a JR racing XS3....awesome setup for 200 bucks...
Even if you spend the extra money on new electronics you will STILL be way below the cost of a lot of the name brand cars and trucks out there.
I'm not sure if Redcat has changed to a different/better controller yet or not...
Your best bet is to do what I did and go buy better electronics...(I did that before I ever even started my buggy)...you can get a good system for 150-200 dollars....I went with a JR racing XS3....awesome setup for 200 bucks...
Even if you spend the extra money on new electronics you will STILL be way below the cost of a lot of the name brand cars and trucks out there.
02-16-2006, 11:25 PM
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RE: Steering and throttle trims not working!?
Thanks man .... did the reciever fit ok in place of the stock one? ill have to check up on a good set up.. thanks
02-16-2006, 11:49 PM
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RE: Steering and throttle trims not working!?
can you use your stock servos or do you have to buy compatible ones i looked at a futaba remote with reciever for a sweet price will it work without new servos? thanks
02-16-2006, 11:51 PM
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RE: Steering and throttle trims not working!?
by the way will i be ok without trim for a while? i guess i could recenter the servo with the servo arm for a while untill i get better electronics. thanks
02-17-2006, 12:13 AM
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RE: Steering and throttle trims not working!?
Yeah...it should work with the stock servos...however...servos really aren't that expensive...
As far as using it until you get new electronics...I guess I would hold off using it just in case you have even more probs...you don't want to take a chance on losing control and having a run away.
As far as using it until you get new electronics...I guess I would hold off using it just in case you have even more probs...you don't want to take a chance on losing control and having a run away.
02-17-2006, 05:57 AM
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RE: Steering and throttle trims not working!?
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10-26-2006, 10:14 AM
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RE: Steering and throttle trims not working!?
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How long have you had your rig??
There have been some probs with the controllers and if you got it not too long ago you should contact Redcat....they have been replacing the controllers.
How long have you had your rig??
There have been some probs with the controllers and if you got it not too long ago you should contact Redcat....they have been replacing the controllers.
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RE: Steering and throttle trims not working!?
its all been fixed for a long time......i bought a fm futaba controller with a better steering servo......works like a charm....sence then i have entered my redcat in many races and also clocked it in at 74.5 mph........great custom rig!!!.....Thanks Guys!!!!
