Noah T Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 I am relatively new to hobby rc and have ordered the Huina 1/10 8-channel forklift truck from modelsport just for a bit of fun, and because it's decent value. However it is criticised for having no proportional speed or steering. It there any way I can fix this, with a new 8-channel controller or something of the like. Also, are there any other ways to improve the handling or performance that I should know about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioFish Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Being a FLT operative i can tell you first hand FLTs are really well known for handling like a ferrari... Try RCsparks on youtube, they do a series called loading wars but have done a few vids on upgrading forklifts...Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack1 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 I have to admit, i didn't think handling and performance on forklift trucks went together . But on a serious side a new 6 plus channel transmitter setup together with a decent steering servo and new esc will sort the vehicle side of things,(modifications most likely) not sure about the forks though as I don't know what moves them up or down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickC Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Awesome, I need to see a pic of this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioFish Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Id try to upgrade to linear actuator? The one i drive at work the whole mast tilts on 2 rams and the forks travel up on 2 more rams. Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah T Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 17 hours ago, RadioFish said: Being a FLT operative i can tell you first hand FLTs are really well known for handling like a ferrari... Try RCsparks on youtube, they do a series called loading wars but have done a few vids on upgrading forklifts... Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk Yeah I will check them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioFish Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Can you post up a link to the one mate?Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah T Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 7 hours ago, RadioFish said: Can you post up a link to the one mate? Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk https://www.modelsport.co.uk/huina-1-10-fork-lift-with-die-cast-parts/rc-car-products/425470 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah T Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 On 15/06/2020 at 18:01, Mack1 said: I have to admit, i didn't think handling and performance on forklift trucks went together . But on a serious side a new 6 plus channel transmitter setup together with a decent steering servo and new esc will sort the vehicle side of things,(modifications most likely) not sure about the forks though as I don't know what moves them up or down. Yeah that sounds good. Its an 8 channel btw. What brands do u recommend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah T Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 On 15/06/2020 at 19:24, RickC said: Awesome, I need to see a pic of this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack1 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 41 minutes ago, Noah T said: Yeah that sounds good. Its an 8 channel btw. What brands do u recommend I am slightly biased but a good spektrum dx8 can be picked up cheaply nowadays but I have no idea whether it would work as they are air based not ground based. TBH I can't see any problems though. Orange do a TX10i which 10 channel and is spektrum compatible for £80 and Turnigy do one similar but 9 channel around the £50 mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) so long as the receiver is an air receiver it should work with dx8 i use the dx8 in my model boats no problems using it Edited June 16, 2020 by Stormbringer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah T Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 14 hours ago, Mack1 said: I am slightly biased but a good spektrum dx8 can be picked up cheaply nowadays but I have no idea whether it would work as they are air based not ground based. TBH I can't see any problems though. Orange do a TX10i which 10 channel and is spektrum compatible for £80 and Turnigy do one similar but 9 channel around the £50 mark. Yup sounds good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah T Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 On 16/06/2020 at 21:16, Mack1 said: I am slightly biased but a good spektrum dx8 can be picked up cheaply nowadays but I have no idea whether it would work as they are air based not ground based. TBH I can't see any problems though. Orange do a TX10i which 10 channel and is spektrum compatible for £80 and Turnigy do one similar but 9 channel around the £50 mark. It's proportional control I really care about, so can you give me a link to some instructions inorder for the upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack1 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 The instructions are from the Spektrum website for a DX8. Some info and near the top are the manuals. Click here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 i use both my dx8's for aircraft and my model ships no probs so far but just remember it is line of site 🍻 no reason they cant be used for cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 On 16/06/2020 at 20:26, Noah T said: Yeah that sounds good. Its an 8 channel btw. What brands do u recommend Flysky FSi6x is 10 channel but only comes with 6 channel RX but about £52 would get you the TX and an 8 or 10 channel RX, this is a stick radio BTW @RadioFish you would like the forklift trucks we have at my place of work Combilift they go forward/back and side to side and carry up to 5t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah T Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 10 hours ago, Jack Reacher said: Flysky FSi6x is 10 channel but only comes with 6 channel RX but about £52 would get you the TX and an 8 or 10 channel RX, this is a stick radio BTW @RadioFish you would like the forklift trucks we have at my place of work Combilift they go forward/back and side to side and carry up to 5t I will look out for a tx8. Hope it will work as its designed for drones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack1 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Almost forgot about this one. The Flysky Noble. Since getting one myself these are 8ch steering wheel control transmitters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christense Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 First of all, congrats on your new Huina forklift truck from modelsport! It sounds like a fun and exciting hobby to get into. Don't worry about being new to hobby RC; we all start somewhere, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virusert Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) There are definitely options to explore. Upgrading to a new 8-channel controller might just be the solution to add proportional speed and steering to your forklift. It's worth looking into compatible controllers that can give you better control. To get some expert advice and check out potential upgrades, you should head over to machinerydealer.co.uk. They might have the perfect RC equipment. Edited August 8, 2023 by Virusert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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