Enough said.

[Unsullied_Spy]

Originally Posted by BrianG

I think the problem with that pic isn't whether or not you twist the wires, it's the placement of the antenna. For one thing, it is running parallel to the motor wires (albiet a few inches away). It would be better to mount the rx in the rear instead to get more distance from those motor wires. Twisting is probably helping, but still not ideal. For another, that's either an AM or FM radio (judging by the length). AM is really susceptible to interference, and FM is a bit better, but not perfect. AM usually is affected by glitchy operation, whereas FM usually just gets washed out by the noise and has limited range.

+1, my Spektrum used to glitch terribly until I moved the Rx and antenna away. It only takes a few inches and it makes all the difference. I can drive my RCs so far away I can't see them anymore and still get reception.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by Unsullied_Spy

It only takes a few inches and it makes all the difference.

Taken out of context this is quite funny

[Unsullied_Spy]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Taken out of context this is quite funny

Gotta make sure your antenna isn't too short, that could cause issues as well

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by Unsullied_Spy

Gotta make sure your antenna isn't too short, that could cause issues as well

Isn't that the truth!! Some people are never happy, no matter what, just keep telling yourself that...

[brushlessboy16]

The antenna has since been moved to the main chassis right next to the left bellcrank.. i thought that would help but it didnt.

[E-fanatic]

I run alot of IT and communication wires and let me tell you that a twisted pair wire helps geatly with reducing noise. There are a few system that will not work if the wires are not twisted b/c of the excesss noise.

I wonder if you put a sheilded tube over you high current wires if that would help to? I bet raping your wire would help keep it clean.

[brushlessboy16]

Originally Posted by E-fanatic

I bet raping your wire would help keep it clean.

Now that is news to me


But anyways, im thinking of moving the speed controll to behind the motor and shortening the wires.. is too short a bad thing?

[E-fanatic]

Originally Posted by brushlessboy16

is too short a bad thing?

Do you really have to ask that


BlackedOutREVO, That futaba fasst system is second to none. I couldnt be happier with mine. I will never buy a spektrum again!

I just with castle would hurry up with there system so I can run my truck!!

[RBMike]

I ran the old Spektrum (in an M8) & am running the DX3R now and do not have range or glitching issues. (As long as the BEC is good. If you have a dodgy bec that does not put out clean DC, you could have glitches. that's what Spektrum sells the cap for.)

[brushlessboy16]

Can I shorten the motor leads?

I run Futaba FASST 2.4, and it never glitches. I had a few issues with speky, but it wasnt horrible, but the Futaba system is great

I agree the motor wires are to long, but thats great, so we ccan cut them to what ever length we need, and make out wiring nice and neat, with out having to have another set of wires coming from the speedo

[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by BlackedOutREVO

I run Futaba FASST 2.4, and it never glitches. I had a few issues with speky, but it wasnt horrible, but the Futaba system is great

I agree the motor wires are to long, but thats great, so we ccan cut them to what ever length we need, and make out wiring nice and neat, with out having to have another set of wires coming from the speedo

I have my DX3 antenna running up right between the motor wires and nary a glitch. Lucky so far I guess.

[E-fanatic]

I thought that you were not suposed to shorten the motor leads. I belive there was a thread about that on here not to long ago explaneing why

[BrianG]

You shouldn't shorten leads on motors like Feigao, Neu, etc because the leads are just extensions of the coil wires, and only the last inch or so has the varnish removed for soldering. It's almost impossible to solder to varnish-coated wires without somehow removing that layer.

Motors like the Mamba max motors are ok because the leads are just regular wires. The connections between the coils and the leads are done inside the motor. The CC Neu motors look like they fall into this category.

[brushlessboy16]

Alright so shortening motor wires will help reduce noise, what about those ferrous rings found on the ends of Gamming controllers like the Ps2's controller- i have one but i dont know if it will help any.
should i braid the Pwm wired (red black white-servo connector)?