Flysky GT5 issues

[Jpslash667]

So I noticed on my X-Maxx my servo is having issues fully turning and its going back to center really slow which is also affecting how it drives, so I tested my others that also run off the flysky and they're doing the same thing, so i tested the servos on my trx4 since it's still stock and they work just fine. Is this the signs of a bad remote starting to show its face?

 

[WickedFog]

So I noticed on my X-Maxx my servo is having issues fully turning and its going back to center really slow which is also affecting how it drives, so I tested my others that also run off the flysky and they're doing the same thing, so i tested the servos on my trx4 since it's still stock and they work just fine. Is this the signs of a bad remote starting to show its face?

It could be the steering potentiometer hanging up. You might try disassembling it and douse the pot with electrical contact cleaner. Work the pot back and forth a few times while soaking it. I had an old FM radio that was sticking when turning the wheel, and that cleared it up. Good luck!

Or you could just replace the pot.
FS-GT5-SLZPJ-0400
https://shop.flysky-cn.com/products/fs-gt5-slzpj-0400

 

[RustyUs]

Rule out any physical resistance in steering assembly. Disconnect servo horn and move steering by hand. Did you accidently bump a button/switch for servo return speed setting (I'm not familiar with GT-5's capabilities). You could always test servo by swapping the inputs on the receiver... servo in channel 2, and ESC in channel 1 of the receiver. Just be careful if you had any trim set on the servo as it would now be sending the signal to the ESC if you do receiver channel swapping. Factory Reset the radio? Calibrate the steering wheel?

 

[Jpslash667]

Rule out any physical resistance in steering assembly. Disconnect servo horn and move steering by hand. Did you accidently bump a button/switch for servo return speed setting (I'm not familiar with GT-5's capabilities). You could always test servo by swapping the inputs on the receiver... servo in channel 2, and ESC in channel 1 of the receiver. Just be careful if you had any trim set on the servo as it would now be sending the signal to the ESC if you do receiver channel swapping. Factory Reset the radio? Calibrate the steering wheel?

I'm gonna try what the previous commenter Said. Like I said, I tested all my servos on my tqi stock setup and they work perfectly fine, just when I go to my flysky every single servo does the same thing. Idt this remote has return speed settings. It's pretty cheap 60 dollar setup.

 

[WickedFog]

I'm gonna try what the previous commenter Said. Like I said, I tested all my servos on my tqi stock setup and they work perfectly fine, just when I go to my flysky every single servo does the same thing. Idt this remote has return speed settings. It's pretty cheap 60 dollar setup.

It's a good radio for the money. But as with most things that are cheap, sometimes you run into issues like this. Our GT5 has been going fine for about 6 years or so. You can test your potentiometer with an ohm meter. The needle on the meter should show the same kinda movement your servo is doing. But if you're going to tear into it, having a replacement pot on hand for less than $8 might be a smart move.

 

[Dave Fowler]

Flysky gt5 is a great radio but has issues with steering potentiometer.
They wear out relatively quickly. I am on my third. They begin skipping near center and get worse . I have removed and noticed the ends of the sensor are worn off. Unfortunate.