New Remote Control

[Matthewj1]

Hey, just wondering if I buy a new radio control for my condor pro do I just simply take the crystal out of my old one and place it into the new one ??

Many thanks

 

[SchrodeMode]

If you're getting a new radio, I'd suggest getting a 2.4ghz system. You can get some decent setups for pretty cheap, and most are 1000 times better than 27mhz.

 

[Matthewj1]

Okay thanks! Will I have to buy new crystals for the remote and car or can I still use the original ones?

Many thanks

 

[Rolex]

2.4 does not use crystals. Other than that, they are not mix and match for different radios and receivers.

 

[Matthewj1]

Ahh right I think ill stick with the 27 then just stick my old crystal in the new radio

Many thanks

 

[Rolex]

The 27 MHz is the worst radio you can get. Crystals are not sim cards. You can't swap them anywhere you want.
Get a 2.4 MHz radio and receiver and you're golden.

 

[Matthewj1]

If I got a 2.4 what would I have to do to the car? Is it as simple as unplug the old reciever and plug the new one in? Sorry to be a dull pain in the arse but I'm new to this stuff

Many thanks

 

[WoodiE]

Matthew,

You'd want to get a complete radio system and by that I mean both a receiver (what goes in your car) and transmitter (what you hold in your hand). You'd simply remove the current receiver and install in it's place the new receiver from your new radio system.

I like to recommend both the Futaba 3PL or Futaba 4PL radio systems, both can be had at very decent prices. You can also get both radio systems with new servo's included which you could use to upgrade your current servos in your Condor Pro.

 

[Matthewj1]

Right I understand now, thanks woodie. But..... What's a servo which part is it lol

Many thanks

 

[Rolex]

It's the electro-mechanical unit moves your steering and your throttle/brake.

 

[Matthewj1]

I know the cross shaped thing right?

 

[synnyzter]

Check ebay for good deals on transmitter and receiver sets. The Futaba mentioned above is great. I bought a Traxxas TQI set brand spankin new for 80 bucks on Ebay and its a great setup. Fully programmable, all the bells and whistles but no LED screen, its light, only uses 4AA's, and very affordable. There are certainly much better ones but for backyard bashing or on a budget ya can't beat it.

Thats a servo

 

[Rolex]

I know the cross shaped thing right?

The "cross shaped thing" is a control arm, also called a horn. The big squarish thingy is the servo.
You don't need them now, but some radios come with them.

 

[Matthewj1]

Ahh right I understand now I've just taken my old receiver out of my car I now know how to replace the whole radio system thanks all

Many thanks

 

[fescue101]

check out this radiohttp://www.ebay.com/itm/FLY-SKY-2-4-FS-GT3B-RADIO-AND-RECEIVER-NEW-TRANMITTER-TRAXXAS-LOSI-HPI-/321105651433?pt=US_Radio_Control_Control_Line&hash=item4ac36366e9
this is a great radio for the money. it has all of the ajustments with a push of a button.