New FlySky controller? FlySky FS-GT5 6 Channel Transmitter & FS-Gi6 Receiver Set

[BashNSlash]

Re: New FlySky controller? FlySky FS-GT5 6 Channel Transmitter & FS-Gi6 Receiver Set

I just got that same kit for my TRX4 lights. How did you power the control box? Haven’t done any install research yet.


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It was tricky. I had to make a power wire from the traxxas box to the wireless receiver (pretty sure you might be able to power the wireless receiver directly, but the traxxas power box adjusts the voltage safely). The wires from the lights (black and blue) then needed to be reversed before plugging them into the wireless box.

When it's up and running, it's really slick! The fourth channel on the wireless remote is free, so I've got an emergency strobe light on the way for that [emoji16][emoji16]

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[JatoTheRipper]

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HobbyKing is having a flash sale on the GT5 so jump now if you want one! $62.99 from the Global warehouse and $68.19 from the USA warehouse. Shipping is FREE from the USA warehouse if you're in the USA, obviously.

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-gt5-6ch-2-4ghz-afhds-2a-surface-radio-w-gt5-receiver.html

 

[Jeepy84]

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Can someone explain how the crawl steering works? I saw in the review you pick which type of steering mix you want (rear steer, crab, follow)? So you only get one style of steering instead of cycling through them? I would be coming from Spektrum dx5c which I'm not impressed with the radio or the outlandish priced receivers, but at least i can toggle steering modes. The dx4s was a much better radio but irrelevant now.

Ideally i was hoping to control diff locks with the 3pos grip switch, the Mamba x drag brake with one of the top knobs, and a winch with the other, which means what button do you even control 4ws with? You have to go through the menu to turn it on and off? Definitely no it going to work for me in a competition setting. Any clarification about the actual capabilities of this radio beyond what the YouTube reviews have me believing would be greatly appreciated.

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[QueadlunnRau]

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Can someone explain how the crawl steering works? I saw in the review you pick which type of steering mix you want (rear steer, crab, follow)? So you only get one style of steering instead of cycling through them? I would be coming from Spektrum dx5c which I'm not impressed with the radio or the outlandish priced receivers, but at least i can toggle steering modes. The dx4s was a much better radio but irrelevant now.

Ideally i was hoping to control diff locks with the 3pos grip switch, the Mamba x drag brake with one of the top knobs, and a winch with the other, which means what button do you even control 4ws with? You have to go through the menu to turn it on and off? Definitely no it going to work for me in a competition setting. Any clarification about the actual capabilities of this radio beyond what the YouTube reviews have me believing would be greatly appreciated.

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For the steering modes, you navigate to the mode through the menu and keep it on that setting, while on that setting you can cycle through the different steering modes with the wheel.

Example:
Change the settings/mode to Steering
Crawl in what ever mode you want
Keep it on that setting it will blink
As you drive if you want to change steering modes you turn the wheel to another mode
Rinse and repeat

Personally I wish I could have it on the Ch3 button to switch through the modes easily one handed like how I had it setup on my Modded GT3B, 1st world problems I know.

 

[Jeepy84]

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For the steering modes, you navigate to the mode through the menu and keep it on that setting, while on that setting you can cycle through the different steering modes with the wheel.

Example:
Change the settings/mode to Steering
Crawl in what ever mode you want
Keep it on that setting it will blink
As you drive if you want to change steering modes you turn the wheel to another mode
Rinse and repeat

Personally I wish I could have it on the Ch3 button to switch through the modes easily one handed like how I had it setup on my Modded GT3B, 1st world problems I know.

Hmmmm, yeah, so it comes down to overall system price vs 4ws style toggle-bility. Switching in the menu two handed while in a comp situation definitely sounds cumbersome awkward, and a potential gate penalty if i need to stay steered with one tire while switching modes. But i could outfit every rig I own or plan to with 6 channels for the cost I have in three spektrum 5ch and one 3ch rx and the dx5c and dx4s radios i currently have...

6ch of course being handy for those builds where i need more than just turn, burn, and winch, like my uste truck

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[QueadlunnRau]

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Hmmmm, yeah, so it comes down to overall system price vs 4ws style toggle-bility. Switching in the menu two handed while in a comp situation definitely sounds cumbersome awkward, and a potential gate penalty if i need to stay steered with one tire while switching modes. But i could outfit every rig I own or plan to with 6 channels for the cost I have in three spektrum 5ch and one 3ch rx and the dx5c and dx4s radios i currently have...

6ch of course being handy for those builds where i need more than just turn, burn, and winch, like my uste truck

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So far the only things I would change on the GT5 would be the steering mode change if I could move that to either the 3 way switch or Ch3 button and a larger battery bay for a larger lipo, currently I modded mine to fit a 950mAh.

Other than those things I do love this TX, I'm not having any gittering issues others have reported when turning the Gyro off (maybe I'm just a lucky one) in my crawling rig and having 6ch is AWESOME, I have 2 channels dedicated to a pan and tilt FPV camera using Ch5/Ch6 nobs to control it, my 3wy switch turns on/off my lights, crawling in 1st person is pretty fun, being able to look around the terrain makes me smile every time I do it.

 

[Frank211]

Re: New FlySky controller? FlySky FS-GT5 6 Channel Transmitter & FS-Gi6 Receiver Set

So far the only things I would change on the GT5 would be the steering mode change if I could move that to either the 3 way switch or Ch3 button and a larger battery bay for a larger lipo, currently I modded mine to fit a 950mAh.

Other than those things I do love this TX, I'm not having any gittering issues others have reported when turning the Gyro off (maybe I'm just a lucky one) in my crawling rig and having 6ch is AWESOME, I have 2 channels dedicated to a pan and tilt FPV camera using Ch5/Ch6 nobs to control it, my 3wy switch turns on/off my lights, crawling in 1st person is pretty fun, being able to look around the terrain makes me smile every time I do it.

Pics of your battery mod , if you don't mind please. That's cool that you fit a bigger battery, what i have in there a 450mah lipo .

 

[QueadlunnRau]

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I'll try to remember to take a picture tonight only took a little bit of dremeling and xacto work, mainly it's the battery I'm using super compact 15mm thick link here though discontinued now I think the new Graphene Panther is the same size I think.

 

[QueadlunnRau]

Re: New FlySky controller? FlySky FS-GT5 6 Channel Transmitter & FS-Gi6 Receiver Set

Modified my TX to use a 950mah 2s lipo.

 

[Achilles Fender]

Re: New FlySky controller? FlySky FS-GT5 6 Channel Transmitter & FS-Gi6 Receiver Set

Hi!

Just wondering if anyone has compared this to the Radiolink RC6GS. Both radios seem to have similar features around similar price points but this radio seems to be more popular around here.

 

[Jboucher]

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I use the RC4GS, it's similar with 4ch
Never had any issue, it's a bit bulky but for the price i can't complain

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[Achilles Fender]

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Yeah, the reason I was asking was because I had a Radiolink RC4G (no "S") and I liked it well enough but ended up trading it off with a vehicle since I wanted a 5 or 6 channel radio to run lights or other accessories remotely.

I still have a couple of the Radiolink r4eh-g receivers but I read multiple places they are not compatible with newer Radiolink radios.

 

[thewildblue77]

Re: New FlySky controller? FlySky FS-GT5 6 Channel Transmitter & FS-Gi6 Receiver Set

This is the battery i bought for it

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Hi, is this just a straight plug in using the JST connector or did you have to mod it ?

 

[JatoTheRipper]

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Hi!

Just wondering if anyone has compared this to the Radiolink RC6GS. Both radios seem to have similar features around similar price points but this radio seems to be more popular around here.

I have an RC4GS and I loved it, but the external antenna, alone, is enough to make me suggest you look elsewhere. I didn't break the antenna on mine, but in a fall the trigger somehow got damaged and never centered properly again. I've taken a similar spill with my Spektrum DX3S and it came out unscathed. So I'd say the RC4GS is a more fragile radio. The RC6GS looks even worse with the two toggle switches tacked onto the outside as an afterthought. If you don't need the 5 channels I'd recommend the FlySky GT-5 instead.

 

[Frank211]

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Hi, is this just a straight plug in using the JST connector or did you have to mod it ?

Yes straight plug in , no mod at all.

 

[JatoTheRipper]

Re: New FlySky controller? FlySky FS-GT5 6 Channel Transmitter & FS-Gi6 Receiver Set

Yes straight plug in , no mod at all.

The GT-5 has a JST port built into it? If so I was completely oblivious to that fact.

 

[Frank211]

Re: New FlySky controller? FlySky FS-GT5 6 Channel Transmitter & FS-Gi6 Receiver Set

The GT-5 has a JST port built into it? If so I was completely oblivious to that fact.

LOL....its there.
I forgot where I read it at, but that's why i bought the battery.

 

[JatoTheRipper]

Re: New FlySky controller? FlySky FS-GT5 6 Channel Transmitter & FS-Gi6 Receiver Set

LOL....its there.
I forgot where I read it at, but that's why i bought the battery.

Thanks! I'll have to pickup a similar battery at some point.

 

[Frank211]

Re: New FlySky controller? FlySky FS-GT5 6 Channel Transmitter & FS-Gi6 Receiver Set

Thanks! I'll have to pickup a similar battery at some point.

You are welcome.

 

[thewildblue77]

Re: New FlySky controller? FlySky FS-GT5 6 Channel Transmitter & FS-Gi6 Receiver Set

Yes straight plug in , no mod at all.

"thumbsup" Great stuff, battery ordered !