futaba 2.4 ghz

[MAXAMUS]

hi guys

i have a spare rx for a futaba 2.4 ghz and thought of installing it in to my BJ but iam just wanting some input on antenna siting thoes of you aware of the futaba rx the small AE require to at right angles 1 vertical and 1 horizontal how are you guys that have this siteing the AE

thanks

maxamus BJ vid

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dDa5ZrCn81E

[Bill-SOCAL]

If you are talking about the 6 channel and higher receivers the recommended installation is to have the 2 antennas at right angles to each other. So any orientation that you can put the 2 and keep them at 90 degrees to each other is OK. In a boat I would run vertically on a normal antenna tube and then put the other horizontal either inside or outside the box.

What is the model number of your receiver and which transmitter are you using?

[MAXAMUS]

hi
i have the futaba 6ex tx and a 606fs rx

at the moment iam using the proboat stock rx and tx but my boat seems to be cutting out, on further investigation i found that there AE wire has been bared about 10mm so thought i would swap it out with a spare 2.4ghz rx from an unused aero
any sugestions on set up ?

also thought about switching the stock servo with a hs81 servo
would think its better than the stock ??

lmk what you think
Maxamus

[Bill-SOCAL]

Not sure what you mean by "bared". On the Futaba receivers the only part that is the actual antenna is the very end that looks like "bare" wire. The rest of it, the gray looking "wire" is actually shielded coaxial cable.

With the 606FS I would install one antenna sticking straight up vertically and the other laying flat along the top of the radio box.

If you are still having issues then I would look at the connectors and other electronic parts for potential problems. I would also make certain to use a good 5-cell battery pack for the receiver and servo power.

[AndyKunz]

Bill - he's using a old-fashioned radio, not a 2.4.

Max - you need to fix that. It could be that your antenna is grounding out. Send the rx back to Horizon - they're tops when it comes to fixing stuff like that.

Andy

[MAXAMUS]

iam using stock just now but plan to install my 2.4 ghz this weekend

[Meniscus]

Send the rx back to Horizon - they're tops when it comes to fixing stuff like that.Andy

I would have to agree. I had an ESC interference issue that would not resolve despite isolating every other component. Horizon took it back, by way of LHS, and swapped for new. It did take a little time, but you can't beat that type of service.

And no, I'm not promoting Horizon, merely acknowledging the fact that their customer service was good to me in my experience.

[Bill-SOCAL]

Bill - he's using a old-fashioned radio, not a 2.4.

OK, I got confused by the title of the thread as to what he was asking about.

[MAXAMUS]

ok so i have just installed my 2.4ghz rx into my BJ
all went well the AE were tricky to route so to be at 90o and avoid anything that might cause RX noise carried out a limited range check as i was by myself but seems to be all ok

will run another one tomorrow at the pond and report back and see if this has removed the fault i had with the stock RX

what are you guy's using to waterproof your RX without using a RX box

maxamus

[AndyKunz]

I waterproof all my radio gear with 3M DP270. I think Steve sells it here (he used to).

Andy

[MAXAMUS]

well if money were no option i'd coat everything including myself in this lol

defo the way to go

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=OLFDT_I2Up4

[MAXAMUS]

well ive just bagged me some

Ambersil Corrosion Inhibitor


Anti-Corrosion Treatment.
A clear protective coating that provides long lasting protection against rust and corrosion on internal and external metallic components.
Film will not harden or crack.
Suitable for protection of ferrous metals in conditions of high humidity.
Film allows for subsequent handling and resists acid finger printing.
Forms a continuous homogenous film.
Will not stain or mark components.
Removes surface moisture on application.
Suitable as anti-seize coating on bolts, hinges, fixings and moving parts.

looks like it does the trick ! some good reports on the net with regards to waterproofing Hmmmm.....

no harm in trying it 2x 400 ml cans for £8

[NativePaul]

I sand the fairly sharp corners of my 606s to as large a radius as I can without going through the plastic, bind them, fit as many short servo extension leads as I am likely to use with that RX then put an oversize length of heat shrink on, squirt a plug of electronic grade silicone sealant around the wires near but not touching the case I then wait 24 hours for it to cure, trim the heatshrink to length and use it safe in the knowledge that if it gets wet its not going to damage it and should anything go wrong with it the heatshrink and silicone can easily be cut off so it can be rebound or go in for service.

[MAXAMUS]

looks good might even give it a go myself

this is why this forum is so good

[Bill-SOCAL]

I strongly recommend that you do NOT do this to any FASST receiver. Simply spray it with CorrosionX and let it be. 2.4 RXs tend to build up a bit more heat so sealing them up tight is not a very good idea.

If it gets wet, open the case, blow it off with canned air, spray it with CorrosionX again and you are good to go.

I have dunked these receivers more times than I want to admit and I have yet had one damaged.

If they get wet all they do is lose their binding with the TX. You will see a solid red light. If it happens while running the RX will just go into failsafe.

But please, do not seal them up like this. You will possibly do more damage then if it gets wet.