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Hey guys,

I have a T-Maxx and as most of you probably know, the reverse function can mess up sometimes and not work at all once the RPMs have sped up.
I decided to just plug out the reverse switching servo from the receiver.
I was just wondering if you could possibly hook up lights (LEDs) to the servo connection wires and be able to turn them on/off through the remote...
I just dont know if its programmed as an on/off switch. Or would it atleast get power from the connection?

Just a thought, why waste a servo slot, it would be cool when driving at night!

Any ideas?
 
Well the TQ3 setup (the third channel red button) is basically just an on-off switch so I'm sure you could rig something up.
 
If the receiver connections dont work by turning the lights on/off than maybe I could try the switch pushing/pulling idea...

Anyone have more cool ideas to do with an extra servo? :ponder2:
 
well... you could set up an ez start to be totally onboard. so the servo operates a switch that operates the ezstart controller. making remote starting.
 
ez start sounds good but would't you need to keep a 7.2 volt battery on board to run it all, thats alot of extra weight, just a thought...
 
yeah you would. Not a ton of gain for the loss. But if you just bash, i don't think It would matter.
 
An auto-start would be cool. But I think it would get way to crowded inside and it is quite heavy.
 
yeah maybe. And it would be hard to charge the battery because you would have to remove it every time.
 
I think I might just go with lights if it is possible... The servo connection wires include 3 wires (red,black,white). Does anyone know if it would power an LED on/off with the TQ3 by connecting 2 wires (say red/black) or is that not how it works? I'd like to know before I cut any wires :bandit:
 
I think it only supplies power when the servo is in motion. so in other words the lights would only be on when you flip the switch. Don't quote me on that but i think that is how it works.
 
That does make sense. Either it sends a continueous electronic signal to hold and lock the servo arm in position once the switch is pushed in a direction, or it sends a single signal which the servo uses to switch it to a position... The brake/throttle servo seems to always be pushing or pulling without locking when held.
 

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