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  1. H1q

    Hi Lee

    Came across this forum as I’m having issues with my killswitch - it seems to be cutting the engine when about 30ft out. I imagine it should allow me to go out further? 
    I have a q-Baja bought from RCModelz in April. 
     

    Also, I notice that when it does cut out due to the range it is in ‘pre-arm’ mode rather than kill mode. I cycle CH3 twice, start the car and I’m off again (until I go out of range). 

    I emailed RCM and they said it seems to be an interference issue so I’ve gone out to an open space with no houses within 1/2km and still have the same problem. No other issues that I can tell. 

    any thoughts?

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    2. H1q

      H1q

      Hi Vr5fx 

       

      Thanks for the advice and steer. Definitely seems to be a problem focused on the radio/rx/rx battery

      In testing, I removed the rx out of the box, extended the arial and got a little further in terms of range (then experienced it cutting out). 
      Kill switch was on the double flash (indicating loss of signal) which I think points to the issue (I was getting pre-arm when out of range previously).   11.5v showing on the TRX. 

      Also need to test with the kill switch unplugged but there seemed to be a pretty clear ‘fold’ in the antenna where whoever put the buggy together had just stuffed it in the box. 
      Ordered a new rx. 

      Also think the battery is a problem, in two months, I’ve charged it three times (driven about 3 hours and charged it about 2 hours). Doesn’t seem right that the light goes green after only 45 minutes or so! 
      Will try the new rx and if no joy, I’ll order a new battery pack and charger because I don’t have any confidence in the standard set up!

       

      thanks again for your help!

       

    3. Vr5fx

      Vr5fx

      Glad to hear you've found a course of action.

       

      Keep us updated.

    4. H1q

      H1q

      Thanks again for the support. 
       

      All sorted - new RX (finally) came through from China. Ordered a new hump battery 4500mAh for the receiver. Changed both at the same time (too impatient!) so defo one of these two things causing the issue. 

       

      It’s properly going now! Getting 70-80m out, and I’m bottling it! 😀

       

      Take care, and stay safe!
      All the best 

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