Definitive Radio, Power Wiring, BEC and Servo Threads-- RCC's Top Tech Threads!

[JohnRobHolmes]

If you feel you have a techincal thread that is related to Radios, Power Wiring, or Servos and would benifit from being a sticky then ask a mod to add a link to your thread into this one.

This thread is a great compilation of wiring up your system

Definitive wiring diagrams

Below are links to threads that are very helpfull discussions about specific ECS's that work well in the RC Crawling environment.

How To: Installing an MPI voltage regulator

Lets talk servos and servo power

Hitec Servo Voltage Ratings.......the answers from Hitec

DX7 + Mamba + Castle BEC = trouble

Castle BEC in depth review and testing


Servo Reversing by hardwiring
Step by Step Servo Reversing - RCCrawler.com Bulletin Board

Converting a servo into a winch.

Wiring an external BEC into your rig
Definitive wiring diagrams for BECs Rx Servos Motors etc. - RCCrawler.com Bulletin Board

BEC to Servo connector - RCCrawler.com Bulletin Board


How to use a Castle Link on a Mac

Diagnosing a broken servo
How to diagnose servo failures and (hopefully) repair them. - RCCrawler.com Bulletin Board

Radio Programming and MODs
4pk programming and setup guide

Futaba 3PM programming for rear steer
Futaba 3PM programming for 3 position shifting.


DX3 toggle switch mod

Futaba 3PJ programming for 3 position 3rd channel.

Programming a DX6 for independent throttle control and 4ws
Jay's tech article on programming a DX6 for independent throttle control and 4ws
Programming a DX6 for 3 position dig.

John Hallman's Airtronics M11 settings for "push-button" dig control


My Modded TQ3 Update - Added EPA pots