5 spekky Rx's die after plasti-dipping ?

[gsbuickman]

What in the ****, I dont understand this ctrazy sheite .....

A couple of days ago I opened up all 5 SR3001Pro, spekky Rx's that are bound to my Airtronics m11 radio. I wanted to treat them to a plasti-dipping while i waited for the 200A ESC I ordered to arrive. I even posted the how to Rx plasti-dip thread on it. It was routine, nothing special.....

Well my 200A ESC finally arrived, and after soldering up new 5.5mm connectors on it I started the install. I tried reciever after reciever and nothing worked, I even plugged in a 6v Rx battery thinking the bec might somehow be turned off, but that wasn't it either. .....

I finally pulled out the Rx for my tactic radio, and what do you know it worked just fine, funny thing is, it was plasti-dipped as well go figure..... I have plasti-dipped countless rec's & esc's and never had a single problem, damn..... Now I have 1 tactic Rx/Tx and no Rx's for my m11, this blows bantha foo doo

To top it off, one of the cells in one of my 5000mah Venom 5s1p packs decided to drop low on power. I haven't even had a chance to use them yet & they balance charged out perfectly after being on a storage charge until 2 days ago .
I was looking forward to a 5s1p x2 parallel setup, now I'll have to figure this out too .....

[tlandauer]

Sorry to hear about this, but I just use a small medicine zip lock bag ( pill pouch) and zip up, then use electrical tape to seal the entrance for the wire and antenna, never had to deal with any sealant. My theory is that if you can keep water intrusion for a reasonable amount of time, then it has served its "water resistant " purpose and I will redo it next time. It is better than a balloon , IMO.

http://www.pillthing.com/products/pill-pouches-100-pack

I am not discounting your method and I read your how-to with great interest, I just remember there were talks about issues with plastic dip---it is too bad that the Spektrums are sensitive to that.

[Darin Jordan]

I'm curious how you are binding Spektrum RXs to an Airtronics radio?? Assuming that's what you meant by "spekkys"???

I'm not sure why you guys are having so much trouble with RXs... I've been running everything Spektrum since 2007 and have had a total of ONE RX fail the entire time. And I've NEVER had an issue with water and either of the MR-series RXs...

But then, I keep the interior of my boats dry. That seems fundamental to running RC boats.

We had an MR200 at the bottom of the lake for 2-years, pulled it up this past spring, and it still works fine.

Maybe I just have extraordinary luck??

[tlandauer]

I'm curious how you are binding Spektrum RXs to an Airtronics radio?? Assuming that's what you meant by "spekkys"???

I'm not sure why you guys are having so much trouble with RXs... I've been running everything Spektrum since 2007 and have had a total of ONE RX fail the entire time. And I've NEVER had an issue with water and either of the MR-series RXs...

But then, I keep the interior of my boats dry. That seems fundamental to running RC boats.We had an MR200 at the bottom of the lake for 2-years, pulled it up this past spring, and it still works fine.

Maybe I just have extraordinary luck??

Enough said...

[rayzerdesigns]

i have run airtronics for years...I don't think you can bind a spectrum receiver to them..prove me wrong please

[tlandauer]

I don't like to hijack the OP's thread, but I remembered this thread he posted not too long ago:http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...-corona-system

[Darin Jordan]

So, you mean to tell me that THIS is the RX in question??

http://www.targethobby.com/spectrum-dx3r-sr3100-surface-receiver-dsm2-for-rc-car-rc-boat-p-4162169.html

GIVE ME A BREAK!

From the Spektrum RC website for the SR3100:

"Horizon Hobby, Inc. disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM2 or Spektrum products."

"Attention: Horizon Hobby has confirmed that all Spektrum Products being sold by KoKo Technology are counterfeit. We consider it a danger to use these products, waive all liability and will not support any warranty or service in regards to them."

There ARE Spektrum modules that were available for the Airtronics and Futaba TXs awhile back.

I guess I don't just have great luck... I use REAL Spektrum parts!

Please don't come on this forum and bitch about the poor performance and quality of Spektrum parts, when you aren't even using them!

Despite what the 13-year-olds posting all over the forums about how "this proves that Spektrum buys their parts from someone else", these are NOT Spektrum parts. They are clones, made by 10-year-olds in China, and are NOT made to the same standards and quality that genuine Spektrum parts are made to.

If you are having issues with these, it's on you, not Spektrum.

I'm done!

[tlandauer]

With all due respect to the OP, I must say my original intent to reply was ONLY to point out MY Method OF preparing the RX for water intrusion ( not Spektrum marine series as I am aware thay are water proof ).
I will never use any counterfeit product. In this case it is better to use FlySky system. I use Spektrum on 80% of my boats and never had a problem.

[kfxguy]

I'm curious how you are binding Spektrum RXs to an Airtronics radio?? Assuming that's what you meant by "spekkys"???

I'm not sure why you guys are having so much trouble with RXs... I've been running everything Spektrum since 2007 and have had a total of ONE RX fail the entire time. And I've NEVER had an issue with water and either of the MR-series RXs...

But then, I keep the interior of my boats dry. That seems fundamental to running RC boats.

We had an MR200 at the bottom of the lake for 2-years, pulled it up this past spring, and it still works fine.

Maybe I just have extraordinary luck??

Ive had two of the mr200's fail on me. They are true spektrum also. Came in proboat shockwave's factory. Its almost impossible to tape the hatch to stay on this boat. magnetic canopy....came off, got wet...bye bye receiver.

[Rocstar]

So, you mean to tell me that THIS is the RX in question??

http://www.targethobby.com/spectrum-dx3r-sr3100-surface-receiver-dsm2-for-rc-car-rc-boat-p-4162169.html

GIVE ME A BREAK!

Nice disclaimer...

"
***we are not able to tell this is a real spektrum rx, or not. But we are responsible for the quality, and guaranty each rx to be in good working situation, any defects can be return or refund***"

[Darin Jordan]

Ive had two of the mr200's fail on me. They are true spektrum also. Came in proboat shockwave's factory. Its almost impossible to tape the hatch to stay on this boat. magnetic canopy....came off, got wet...bye bye receiver.

A small piece of tape on the front, and in each of the back corners would have kept the canopy in place.

Should it be better, sure... but it's a RTR and we deal with it. Tape is the only SURE way to lock these down. FE boats are a pain in the A$$ in this regard. Taping down hatches is my biggest pet-peave, but it's a necessary evil.

Either way, if you had MR200's fail getting them normally wet, then you have a gripe, and I'd return them for replacement, etc. I'm not saying they are perfect, and they aren't advertised to be "water-proof". They are conformal coated, not potted. I have seen them fail when the RX connections aren't kept clean. Those parts will corrode regardless, even when they are dipped. And if you are running in salt-water, I'd consider all bets off. I'd probably opt for an MR3000 in that case. They are fully potted, except for the RX connections.

[Darin Jordan]

Nice disclaimer...

"
***we are not able to tell this is a real spektrum rx, or not. But we are responsible for the quality, and guaranty each rx to be in good working situation, any defects can be return or refund***"

No doubt. What a crock!

[flraptor07]

I'm curious how you are binding Spektrum RXs to an Airtronics radio?? Assuming that's what you meant by "spekkys"???

I'm not sure why you guys are having so much trouble with RXs... I've been running everything Spektrum since 2007 and have had a total of ONE RX fail the entire time. And I've NEVER had an issue with water and either of the MR-series RXs...

But then, I keep the interior of my boats dry. That seems fundamental to running RC boats.

We had an MR200 at the bottom of the lake for 2-years, pulled it up this past spring, and it still works fine.

Maybe I just have extraordinary luck??

Darin, did you do this as a test? or did you just find this boat after two years? And Yeah I'm with you on the counterfit thing, seems like there's always some a--hole out there trying to get the cheap way out.

[Darin Jordan]

Darin, did you do this as a test? or did you just find this boat after two years? And Yeah I'm with you on the counterfit thing, seems like there's always some a--hole out there trying to get the cheap way out.

It was Greg Schweers' Vision OPC Tunnel (or was it a Cobra?? Either way...)... It did a submarine and never came back up, and Scott Bickford took the club's underwater camera this Spring and they found the boat (may have been last fall... Sorry... I'm getting old and things are getting fuzzy! :) ).

[tlandauer]

Never mind the RX, how was the boat?! Lol...
On a more serious note, I have grown fond of taping the hatch, no matter how complicated the shape of the hatch is. Its a technique one needs to develope. I also make hatch retainers so the front of the hatch is "locked in". I know I am leaving the OP's topic, but these steps are necessary to ensure a satisfying FE experience, IMO...

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