Spektrum Problems

[Northy]

Is anyone else having 'interfearance' type problems with Spektrum now more people seem to be running it?

In round 3 at Tallywhatever yesterday my car was undrivable on half the track, it would just stutter and cut out. It was cogging, as the servo would go too, it was like it shut down for 1/2 a second or so

Nothing apart from the cells where changed in the car.

G

[Chequered Flag Racing]

how close to the specky due you run your PT if you use one

MRT say it can be an issue if it's sat next to or on the receiver

[Northy]

Well actually it was in my 4wd that has my new MRT pt in, sat about 1cm away from a micro Spektrum reciever.

What are these "issues" that you speak of?

Was fine for 2 rounds of practise, and 2 rounds of qualifying.

G

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by Northy

What are these "issues" that you speak of?

G

'interference'

I'll dig it out & post back

[Chequered Flag Racing]

emailed MRT re PTX locations

my MRT install

From what you describe and the photos of your installation it sounds like it is the position relative to the rx and servo that could be causing the problems. If you have tried the PTX on its own out of the car over the loop and it's not counting it could be a fault with the transponder. If you confirm it's a problem with the PTX send it back and we'll check it out.

The problems are most often to do with the installation or to do with loop pick up probelms, it's rarely the transponder at fault. The problems on the forum are most likely installation related. If anyone you know of has a problem they can't find a solution for please suggest that they contact us directly!

Let me know how you get on.

Regards,
Terry

[Northy]

That seems to suggest the PT not counting though.

It was sat right next to the servo AND receiver

G

[Chequered Flag Racing]

I hadn't finished and pressed submit



I had mine in Losi 8 receiver box on top of receiver. Was getting some strange throttle glitches/response. Using ACE servo's on throttle & steering.

Haven't had chance to run it since I moved the MRT pt though

Had a PTX sat next to receiver in BJ4 WE @ last regional and had no problems

[Lee]

Stop being gay and just drive it

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by Lee

Stop being gay and just drive it

it was to wet yesterday & Rossi & co were on TV

[SHY]

Originally Posted by Northy

Is anyone else having 'interfearance' type problems with Spektrum now more people seem to be running it?

In round 3 at Tallywhatever yesterday my car was undrivable on half the track, it would just stutter and cut out. It was cogging, as the servo would go too, it was like it shut down for 1/2 a second or so

Nothing apart from the cells where changed in the car.

G

Just buy a FASST (or equivalent) system, it's flawless! I've got several Spektrum receivers and I'm not satisfied at all.

My problems with Spektrum has been:
-poor range, some glitches, useless for 1:8 TR, OK for 1:10 OR in most cases
-more or less always glitches if car lies upside down
-looses binding (seldom though)

Biggest problem with the HRS-version:
http://www.oople.com/forums/showthre...light=spektrum

[DCM]

there was only one, and now two issue's I have seen to cause the reciever to shut down, low voltage and low/no signal. Usualy, the addition of the power cap to the receiver (yes, I know your not suppose to need them on the micro but you do) stops it, and it can just happen randomly, I had used mine a month, and then one club day, 3 heats, 1 final, 2 final, undriveable.

The other, which I seen yesterday, as a new aerial fitted to the module, and the connector was just a shy loose on the board, no range.

[James]

Ive had a few issues too..

Obviously run a cap, essential.

Mounting the receiver on velcro cured a cut-out type problem off big jumps - think theres a post about this problem on racechat..

The module in my ko universe is a very poor fit anf caused problems - i have now wedged it with cardboard and bent the pins a little - seems to have cured it.

Everything currently running ok for the time being

[josh_smaxx]

I run the standard DX3.0 and never ran a power cap, never had even the tiniest glitch. Not relevant but i just thought id let you know.

When i first built and raced my B44 i couldnt have the bug (handout) inside the shell though, had to be on the wing or it had a really low signal and didnt count

[Northy]

I always run a cap in the reciever

It was just as if it was shutting down randomly, but certainly did it in the "coming down off the banking and over the 90 degree table top" area much more than anywhere else.

I might just sack it all off......

G

[Lee]

Originally Posted by Chequered Flag Racing

it was to wet yesterday & Rossi & co were on TV

I actually meant G, Glenn

I think im going to wait a bit before i get spektrum after reading about some of the issues.

[James]

I notice a few people with glitching where you mentioned actually.. cant remember who just now but will let you know if i do so you can ask them how they cured it or not...
Paul Sykes said mine sounded juddery (he was marshalling my race) but felt fine to drive...

[Northy]

Originally Posted by Lee

I actually meant G, Glenn

Dick head - it is quite hard with no steering or throttle response.

G

[Lee]

Sorry G

Has it only happened at taly?

I have heard of stuff happening when its been damp or high humidity?

[Northy]

Yes, first time at Tally, and only started in the 3rd round.

G

[ben]

Hmm i had the exact same problems as you at south shields. Never ever had a problem in my B4. And it turns out its my speedo that has broke. That may be your problem G.

Ben