CurtisRider Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Well I live in Nottingham during uni term time, and Suffolk all the other time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marder 78 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 i think i might wait until theyve sorted the problem, is anybody experiencing ant other faults? the gt3b was perfect except for the exp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I would imagine they have made them in rather a huge amount, so it'll be a fair while before they sell the faulty ones...and that's even if they bother to sort the problem! I just repaired one today and the circuit board was awful, the trace was falling off at one point! Luckily I can sort that kinda stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Update after all this time the fixed switch as broken again somehow the constant movement as caused the connection to strip off the switch so even with good wire solder and heat shrink the movement of the wheel will still cause the wire or switch to break so I'm now looking for a new switch and where to put it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro taste bad Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Update after all this time the fixed switch as broken again somehow the constant movement as caused the connection to strip off the switch so even with good wire solder and heat shrink the movement of the wheel will still cause the wire or switch to break so I'm now looking for a new switch and where to put it not great news, hope it doesnt make it look bodged. not really much good for a brand new product to have such an annoying fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Trying to find a switch now that either fits flush to plastic or can be painted to look orange like the rest of the controller there isn't much choice for the room it has to fit in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhum51 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 well.... i received mine today and though it looks nice and buttons feel sturdy, i am victim of the switch problem.... on turning left, the screen flashes on and off and some times the wheel either stay in the left position and sometimes it doesn't turn at all! contacted ebay seller, will see how he wants to deal with it before i try to open it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 One thing I did find is don't contact flysky about the problem as outside of china they don't want to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Right little problem I'm hopeing someone can help me with ideas for a switch I'm thinking either push/slide/ maybe toggle but don't want it looking out of place as it will be positioned between the wheel and flysky logo on the wheel casing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic84 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Is there a button that isn't used? A simple ptb or ptm might look better but I'm looking at pics online and you're massively restricted on space. If it was me, I'd twist the wires together and have it on constantly but it doesn't help much with turning the thing off! I think I'm going to go with the GT3B as it's tried and tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 I'm going for a slide switch poking through the plastic at moment till I can find a decent switch and a replacement wheel assembly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic84 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Sounds like the best option for now. Completely off topic, but I just noticed you are in Nottingham. Where abouts do you take your cars? I'm in Notts too, struggling to find anywhere to take my semi off-road electric car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 When you say semi off road what is it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 If you had a 1/8 buggy or truggy ndor near ikea on a Saturday is good but I live near Arnold so I have a really big choice of fields and parks I can take mine to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 This issue with the on/off button, is it worth going for the GT3B instead? How about if dodgy wire was changed for a better quality one and hotglued into place as gorillazilla suggested. It seems like a really annoying problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) i've used better wire the best option is move the switch the 3c is better than the b and as your in nottingham pm me and i'll sort it for you if it breaks edit sorry wrong person no dont get the gt3b once we've sorted a decent switch and where to place it. it should be a great radio and if overkills mod firmware works it will be realy good Edited June 28, 2012 by fatboyneil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walters Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 iam in notts might get the gt3c if some ones good at fixing them i will sell my gt3b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorillaZilla Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Are the legs on the switch failing when you use better wire and re-inforce the Solder joint to Wire insulation area? Might be worth flooding the area with HotGlue so the only thing put under any movement stress is the Silicone wire.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic84 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I ordered the 3B, I guess I'm a sucker for tried and tested. I'm in Arnold too (well, nearer Mapperley) and I currently take it on my works car park after hours. It's a Firestorm 10t with a photon SBS 2.0 upgrade on the ESC and motor. It doesn't seem to work massively well on grass (perhaps something to do with the 2wd thing) but due to my issue with range I'm restricted to how far I can run it. Maybe we could meet up for a bash at some point? Don't know anyone else who is into RC so it would be good to meet up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walters Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 iam in aspley mate and banners and a few in carton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Are the legs on the switch failing when you use better wire and re-inforce the Solder joint to Wire insulation area? Might be worth flooding the area with HotGlue so the only thing put under any movement stress is the Silicone wire.... with the movementthe wire will eventualy snap so the only option is relocate the switch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhum51 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 i've ordered these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280739583940?var=580044549954&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 i think there is room on the other side of the wheel! will be early next week when i fit the switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 you should find room for this switch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorillaZilla Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) Too small.... Could probably find room somewhere for a more beefy power switch... For durability Edited June 30, 2012 by GorillaZilla 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro taste bad Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 what about constantly on but you can take the lipo out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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