FrSky 2.4 in a Futaba
 

I was wondering if there would be any advantage in my 3VC converting over from Spektrum Pro to a FrSky system, will I get faster response times?

mine seemed faster, and the tiny little receiver fitted in my SV2 much better. Also my old Spektrum gave me a bit of interference every now and then.

I would highly recommend it!

I would like to know more about this FrSky in a Futaba, any pictures of the recevier and where do you buy them from?

Thanks

Fr Sky Futaba
 

I did use these little monkies for a short time when I ran a Futaba 3PL...as far as I can remember you can grab them very cheap over on hobbyking.com...bit longer on postage but cheap. They are super small and come with 2 areals!!

Good value and work spot on from my short experience :thumbsup:

are these the bits, http://www.giantcod.co.uk/frsky-24gh...-p-405206.html

http://www.giantcod.co.uk/24ghz-frsk...-p-404806.html

Receiver is small and light, a bit open and end connect, cheap as well.

Yes they are the ones. You can also buy a plug in module to save fannying about wiring the hack module in but wasn't in stock when I looked. I found the end connections on the receiver no problem at all, in fact it made my install much neater.

To give you a sense of scale for the receiver, the aerial in the picture is less than an inch long.

I'll be at the 2WD East Mids regionals Chris if you want to have a closer look, John Jones Cougar Sv2

Thing is, is it a faster response or not, I can't tell by the figures. I fancy getting a 3VCS and making it 2.4GHz, but not much point if I can't get it to run on HRS...

Whats the difference between hrs and ppm? Only asking as I've been looking at both the frsky systems and the 3vcs, and my old 3gr has the option of them but I don't know what they are.

I read before I bought it, but can't put my finger on the article now, that the Frsky system is actually faster than the Futaba "fasst" or whatever it's called, so I just went with that.

All I can say is it's the best £25 i've ever spent and it is quicker than the Spektrum stuff I took out

This is the correct receiver for cars that works with the Futaba FASST system.

http://www.giantcod.co.uk/frsky-tfr4...-p-406589.html

Works fine in my 12th car, which are renowned for being really picky with radio gear due to the precisions required to control the car, the proximity of all the electrics and motor giving rise to plenty of interference opportunities, and the lack of protection if you hit something! I run one aerial along the chassis and one up the mast - not sure why but since the original Futaba FASST receivers have two aerials at 90 deg to each other, I just copied it!

I have no experience of using the FRSky Tx module. DCM, I replaced a Spektrum system with Futaba FASST and it is night and day. With the Futaba system I have absolute control, can run HRS and can at last adjust the car mid-corner and have it respond. (Note that a '12th' corner is over in much less than one second!) I would never use anything other than Futaba or Sanwa 2.4 as they are by far the most popular in 12th. I have always preferred Futaba Txs, so the 3VC was a no-brainer. However, the Spektrum system I had in it didn't work out for me, couldn't shake off the interference.

The safe option here is to get a Futaba 2.4Ghz FASST Tx module and then use the above receiver. That way I can assure you it will all work, and you will be pleased (V.pleased!!) with the results. I cannot vouch for the FRSky Tx module as I have no experience of it. Also note that to run this system with HRS, servos must be digital. HTH :)

Thats the kind of answer I was looking for. Thanks.... HMMM now does the 3VC have HRS or would I need a 3VCS?

3vc only has ppm and pcm, the s upgraded it to hrs and the later programming

Looks like it could get expensive :(

DCM, just to confirm, I do have a 3VCS and it does run HRS. Sorry if the original post mentioning 3VC was confusing.

I'm also interested in these, I was just wondering if FrSky has a receiver suitable for use on my Futaba 3PM? :confused:

If it's the 3PM-2.4ghz FASST Version
Then the FrSky TFR4 Receiver works fine

Hi, does anyone know anyone who has stock of the frsky reciever as giant cod and rclazy seem out of stock, mine has gone faulty and although will most likely be replaced under warranty need one for next weekend.

Thanks

Are you after this one?

http://www.t9hobbysport.com/item.asp...215&prodid=841

Yes that's the one thanks:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Ordered diy unit and the v8r4 receiver at 2 pm yesterday from T9 Hobbysport and arrived today...Awesome service and really helpful and friendly:thumbsup:
An hour later it was in the 3vc and so far is spot on..Did a range test and turned back as couldnt see the car!
Will test at club tonight as to speed and feel..
Cheers again John

Nice one :thumbsup:

Range is not an issue with these things :lol:

I've just started running the Frsky 4 channel RX with my Futaba 2.4 setup and I.m very impressed. I had to run a power cap with the Futaba RX and the thing was huge! Frsky RX will run on 3 volts so no need for a power cap and it's half the size. Not bad for a fifth of the price!

James.

Remember to say thank you then for solving your interference issue's Dave :thumbsup: :lol:

Well yes indeed!! I was going to thank you in person:wub
THANK YOU STEPHEN:drool:

Just home from a full nights racing at caldicot and the frsky was faultless:thumbsup:...

Thank me tomorrow, no tongues though!!!

So just to confirm. The frsky module works fine in the 3vc as well as the 3vcs but you can not run the hrs in the 3vc?
And the receivers work well with either the fasst system or the frsky one.

There is no HRS in the 3VC

I have a 3VC, can I use the FrSky module in the TX together with 2 RX in 2 different cars or do I have to rebind everytime I switch cars (I hope not!)?
Thanks.

No, you just need to bind once for each receiver then you're set

The FRSky receivers work with either Futaba's 2.4 FASST system or the FRSky system. If you have a 3VC you will not be able to use HRS, like DCM says.

Well I ran the FrSky the weekend in my 3VC and it was all OK.
The 4 chan receivers are tiny and so light weight, makes the install easy. I just worry about the damp conditions as they are a bit open.

I will give it a good test in the TC on friday!
T9 super fast delivery and the price was spot on!

+1 to that. Ordered mine yesterday and received this morning. Tested in the 3VC with no probs.
The receivers could always be mounted in a hard case box if you wanted more protection. Think I'll stick a bit of tape on the end to stop the muck getting in.

Worked a treat and such a bargain price.

I only see the reply now, but thanks for your help, it's exactly what I needed to know :) Mine is a FASST 2.4Ghz version, so it should work ok then!