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speedracer1129 · 11.30.2008, 04:31 PM

OK guys, I have discovered the secret to get this to work with no issues!! After constant playing with the radio I tried something no one mentioned in any info I looked up. Here is the trick........BOAT MODE!!!

Now, this only applies to FUTABA as I do not know any other radio that has this feature. All of my settings and trims are standard. The radio disables the brake feature internally which apparently lets the Pheonix arm normally. Here is what happens.........When you plug in the ESC power, the ESC arms itself and is LIVE. No need to hold brake or play with the mid throttle searching. The radio works just like normal. As a bonus, I discovered that you DO have a drag brake as well. The ESC has a motor brake stop feature that will "drag" stop the motor when you release the trigger back to neutral. Now on the bench, the settings are very abrupt and I can see potential problems if someone uses this under high speed apps or a heavy vehicle. The smoothest setup that worked in line with linear braking was setting the brake amount no more than 20% and the brake ramp up at "super slow". I definately suggest you bench test before trying it under load.

Lastly, this will NOT work if you are using mechanical brake. The brake function being disabled in boat mode does not seem to send any signal when you apply brake on the trigger.

I hope this helps more people out there now that the Pistix adaptor is not available anymore!!

Good Luck!!

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speedracer1129 RC-Monster Carbon Fiber Offline Posts: 185 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami, FL	11.30.2008, 04:31 PM OK guys, I have discovered the secret to get this to work with no issues!! After constant playing with the radio I tried something no one mentioned in any info I looked up. Here is the trick........BOAT MODE!!! Now, this only applies to FUTABA as I do not know any other radio that has this feature. All of my settings and trims are standard. The radio disables the brake feature internally which apparently lets the Pheonix arm normally. Here is what happens.........When you plug in the ESC power, the ESC arms itself and is LIVE. No need to hold brake or play with the mid throttle searching. The radio works just like normal. As a bonus, I discovered that you DO have a drag brake as well. The ESC has a motor brake stop feature that will "drag" stop the motor when you release the trigger back to neutral. Now on the bench, the settings are very abrupt and I can see potential problems if someone uses this under high speed apps or a heavy vehicle. The smoothest setup that worked in line with linear braking was setting the brake amount no more than 20% and the brake ramp up at "super slow". I definately suggest you bench test before trying it under load. Lastly, this will NOT work if you are using mechanical brake. The brake function being disabled in boat mode does not seem to send any signal when you apply brake on the trigger. I hope this helps more people out there now that the Pistix adaptor is not available anymore!! Good Luck!!