I did not like the idea of having to hold the spring loaded channel 3 switch to keep the transmission in reverse on my DX3. I could just imagine what would happen to the trans in my Savage X if my finger slipped off that spring loaded switch when backing up. So I decided to have a look to see what I could do about it. Here is my results. I wired in a pair of mini toggle switches in parallel with the factory spring loaded switch. I used a pair of switches because that what I had here. I think a single switch with a center off would work just as well, but I didn't have one. So the right switch merely turns the left, or reverse switch, on and off. It works perfect. Turn the right switch on and use the left switch to shift between forward and reverse. My solder job may not be professional looking but it works.
I know I have VOIDED my warranty.
Here are some pictures.
The first is a look inside the transmitter.
Second is a closer look at the lands I will solder to.
Third. is the location for the new switches.
Fourth, is switches installed.
Fifth, closer looks at the new new solder joints.
Six ed, is a closer look at the switches.
Last, top of transmitter with labels installed.
Ron

Not bad, good thinking!

cough

wut if u break it lol. then wut happens.

Nice work

Same as the sign in a china shop
"You break it, you buy it"
He said he knows that he voided the warranty.

Ron,
Your workmanship is good but I'm unsure why you just did not replace the existing momentary switch with a positive locking one or a rocker style switch. Seems like it would have given it a much cleaner look and feel, not be as complicated to work and not be as prone to the accidentall bumping of those switches.

I wanted to leave the factory switches there, just in case I ever wanted to use them as the factory intended. I am not to concerned about accidental bumping of switches. I have been flying for years and I have a LOT of switches on my transmitters. I have learned to always do a "pre flight" to be sure switched are positioned were they are supposed to be. Flying has also made me adapt at moving switches without having to look at them. Anyway when using this system I only have to move one switch, one position, to make the change from forward to reverse, or vise-verse. I always leave it in the on position. I have found the only time I have to turn it off, is to do any programing or setting changes in the transmitter.
Works for me.
Ron

"Works for me"

As long as you're happy, that's all that matters!!!

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