Futaba GDY550 Installed and Reviewed WITHOUT all the fancy electronics.

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I never really saw a need for the GYD550. It was fancy and all, but I was told it needed the Futaba 7PX or 10PX to really unlock the full potential. I was happy with the older Futaba gyros...so WHY spend all of that extra $$$ for the GYD550???
Well - I am here now to find out!
I have been testing a lot of different gyros - and it was finally time for the GYD550. BUT - I still don't have those super-expensive controllers! I am using an older Futaba T4PV....will I really be able to use the gyro and get benefit from it with this controller?
Items I reference in this video:
- GYD550 gyro: www.avantlink.com/click.php?t...
- Instructions in English: futabausa.com/wp-content/uplo...
- R334SBS receiver (not what I have): www.avantlink.com/click.php?t...
- Futaba 7PXR radio: www.avantlink.com/click.php?t...
Video timeline:
0:00 Gyro
0:50 Unboxing
1:33 Install
2:29 Setup
7:35 Test Drive
10:09 SBUS
11:37 Final Thoughts
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Пікірлер: 88

@RcNickster709 Жыл бұрын

Well? One thing is for sure. If you are wondering about the electronics to use in a drift car. You have to look no further than this channel. Troy Covers it ALL!! Well done Troy. Looking forward to getting the drift car out again soon. :)

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I'm glad I can be useful to folks.

@mitsuman5555 Жыл бұрын

Your drift content is really helpful. Appreciate it.

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad I can be helpful.

@JAM-vu3ol 11 ай бұрын

I always love to see the way you breakdown the information, so clear and detailed Thank you for sharing

@RoadsideRC 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@ezveedub238 Жыл бұрын

As some have said, the GYD550 works best with a T4PM, 7 or 10 radio with R334SBS Rx,, which I thought you would be using. You set the steering EPAs to 100 and trim at 0 on the transmitter. Inside the Gyro link menu, you set the servo neutral position in the gyro and the left and right turning end points also, not the manual way the instruction you have show. It works well, but having the Futaba transmitter with Gyro Link gives you more settings, like the tail angle setting the RevD Revox has. If you have a Futaba SR servo also, you can make settings also to it with the Gyro link menu. Your 3rd channel will also still adjust gain also like normal.

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Yes! I understand that these gyros unlock more features with better equipment - but there is also a lot of folks questioning whether it is worth buying if they don't have all of those extra electronics. For me - the answer is still yes.

@storyracing387 Жыл бұрын

Phones are amazing lol! I like how you explained every detail and not just cut away like "ok it's all done!" Great video 👍

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Glad to help. Thanks for the kind words.

@storyracing387 Жыл бұрын

@@RoadsideRC you're welcome 👍

@IowaBudgetRCBashers Жыл бұрын

Great review Troy

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@NewHomeRealtor 10 ай бұрын

Many thanks for the very detailed video instructions for the gyro. I am using the same TX with a savox servo and it works flawless. I even have a TX knob on ch4 to adjust the gain on the fly. I have it installed on a highly modified AARMA Infraction and the gyro keeps it straight at high speeds and it drifts pretty cool as well. You saved me a bunch of time. Thank You!

@RoadsideRC 10 ай бұрын

Glad to be a help!

@NewHomeRealtor 10 ай бұрын

@RoadsideRC my Go-Fast Vette. Infraction slightly modified....the gyro works awesome. Thanks so much. Love your channel. kzfaq.infoXQ7d2Y6lcvc?feature=share3

@Androedoff 2 ай бұрын

Just ordered GYD550 with ct701 servo +10px - god give me strength to work it all out when received, super excited 🤩

@RoadsideRC 2 ай бұрын

Good luck!!! :)

@rcalchemy766 7 ай бұрын

Really enjoy all your helpful videos Sir! I recently picked up an RDS & have been soaking up all the info I can...lol May I ask what springs you are running on your RDS? They appear to be a different color than the stock springs! 🧐 Cheers from "OIIIO" 💯🏆

@RoadsideRC 7 ай бұрын

Hi there! I had some of these ReveD springs laying around that I used to tweak the suspension. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qNOFqd1yvLumdaM.html I like how the ReveD kit actually recommends a spring based on the actual weight on the axle - which is really the best way to choose a spring.

@billyb5057 Жыл бұрын

think we are in a world of always looking for things that work better all most interesting of course *big like👍Au👀its a full watch💯*

@idealautofactory Жыл бұрын

12:22 Those are the words!! Potential is insane! Just wish we could talk to the creators and drivers who make the most of these gyros in Japan to fully understand why they took gyro functionality this far because we were doing fine with the 450… is this the final gyro? Should they never have to make a gyro again?

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Ha! That would be interesting. I see a trip in our future.

@CaptainC6969 3 ай бұрын

Hi Troy, my 550 just arrived thanks to your video. What percent gain do you normally drive with? Do you use ABCS or normal mode typically? Thanks in advance!!!!

@RoadsideRC 3 ай бұрын

Whatever I typically use doesn't really mean anything for you. We will drive different and have different setups. You just need to try both modes and different gain levels. Have fun!

@idealautofactory Жыл бұрын

Halfway through this video and I definitely wish the 450 stuck around for a bit 😂 but looking good so far. No hiccups as you follow the blinks

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Yeah - this is kind of an expensive 450...

@otherfahad 3 ай бұрын

Hello dear, thank you for sharing this video, you make my life so easy, so I have to purchase the Futaba CIU-3 usb to update the gyro? Regards.

@RoadsideRC 3 ай бұрын

Hello! I have not used that Futaba programmer. I also have not tried to do any updating to the gyro. I just set it up as you see in the video and enjoy it!

@user-uo5fg2sn3c Жыл бұрын

Hi Troy I see your video and from your test drive I see that the gyro is very valid I think that I ll order very soon. I want buy a futaba radio also but I have afraid that is not simple to use what futaba radio model you suggest me to purchase between the model that you use in the video ( T4PV ) or 7 Pxr model ???

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

I have not personally used the 7pxr unfortunately. If you want to get the maximum performance from this gyro, you will want the 7pxr.

@user-uo5fg2sn3c Жыл бұрын

@@RoadsideRC Hi Troy good day Thanks for your reply

@chiccoka 9 ай бұрын

Hi Troy . I hope 1 day you will have a chance to test with ct700 servo. I recently managed to get 1 and it’s a learning curve to match them up. I’m having trouble with normal mode big time. It’s shaking the car out from shape. Would be nice to see a setup by you.

@RoadsideRC 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. I don't have a CT700 servo. May need to get one. Is there a reason you aren't using the AVCS mode?

@chiccoka 9 ай бұрын

@@RoadsideRC I do using it as the normal mode is very shaky

@CaptainC6969 3 ай бұрын

Hi Troy! Thanks for the review. If I run the GYD 550 with my NB4, would I only be able to use ABSC or normal mode? (I don't believe I have a negative channel 3 range with the NB4 right?)

@RoadsideRC 3 ай бұрын

You will! It works great with the Noble.

@cecropiamatt8522 Жыл бұрын

R334sbs and t4pm is what I use for the gyd550 and I can control all the settings through sbus with the gyro link function in the controller! Hope this helps!

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

That is very helpful!!! Thank you!

@miguelvalle4279 11 ай бұрын

Hi! With the Futaba 4PM the GDY550 and the Servo CT-701. Can I use the RX R334SB-E???

@RoadsideRC 11 ай бұрын

I believe so, yes.

@Chibs_Creationz 11 ай бұрын

So I have a question I'm fairly new to the 2wd drift I've spent years in the crawler side of the hobby. I got a mst kit built it up nothing crazy very budget minded . I'm using my spektrum dx5c and the mst mgx gyro and I'm having issues with it at this point I'm wondering if the dx5c is the wrong transmitter to be using

@RoadsideRC 11 ай бұрын

Yes!!! 100% For some reason, drift electronics HATE Spektrum stuff. I don't know why - but tends to act weird with it. Get yourself a good Futaba or Flysky Noble!

@danalvarado5916 Жыл бұрын

Some of the difference between the r304 and r334 receivers are not documented well. Seems anything with remote programming via sbus needs the r334.

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan!

@taimaishu-nao1922 Жыл бұрын

No surprise that you’d like the Futaba. They make all of Tamiya’s gyros (yes, Tamiya sells gyros with their own branding) and yeah, it’s a quality name. But for me, I like my REVOX. Just put it in and go. You do need to have an RS-ST and programmer as well but the combo I’ve found works REALLY well for me.

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Agree - the Revix does do well. I promise - this is even better!

@robinkesterlives Жыл бұрын

Going through the Drift Tech playlist and noticed this video is Unlisted. Is it supposed to be? :D

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Great find Robin. I schedule videos to be released in the future. This one will come out later this week. Somehow, when unlisted they still show up in playlists. Sneaky way to get a preview before others!

@robinkesterlives Жыл бұрын

@@RoadsideRC I knew I was doing something wrong. I felt dirty watching it, dirty I tells ya.

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

@@robinkesterlives Ha! Nothing dirty - I am 100% happy if folks get "sneak peaks" by looking through there. It is like Easter eggs. :)

@robinkesterlives Жыл бұрын

@@RoadsideRC I was just doing some research, this appears to be a known "feature" in public playlists lol :D

@user-pi7dg9yn2e 5 ай бұрын

Troy! Do you think the futaba hps ct701 servo is any good?

@RoadsideRC 5 ай бұрын

I have not personally used it, but would assume any of the Futaba stuff should be good quality.

@user-pi7dg9yn2e 5 ай бұрын

@@RoadsideRC i also assume that but 250€ are a hefty price for a servo

@RoadsideRC 5 ай бұрын

@@user-pi7dg9yn2e I agree!

@grski900000000000000 9 ай бұрын

Preference is personal people , After using the 450 gyro in two different RDX I agree its a great Gyro / However , It needs to be tuned around the Servo (ReveD ST) and you need to run at a gain between 65% - 75% or servo shake will occur / This can be fixed with clever adjustment of the ReveD Servo with the USB program card / But all of this is not easy and def not plug and play / For me the Yokomo V4 Gyro has more options because you can run the gain as high as 100% in both Green and Red mode with no Servo shake and also have the program features for the servo with the USB card ,So if you want more options and less setup / choose the Yokomo V4 , The Futaba Series are harder to setup for Novice Drivers , Yokomo V4 is a better option for me / and keeps in with any other gyros in any other chassis , Just to be informative for Your viewers out there who are not used to RC Servo and Gyro Tuning . . . even my friends who love the 450 will recommend the Yokomo to beginners over the Futaba / either way / most modern top shelf gyros are amazing and will work for the majority.

@RoadsideRC 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your input! I have also run the Yokomo.

@Fallenicons24 8 ай бұрын

Will that work on 4wd hpi sport 3 flux?

@RoadsideRC 8 ай бұрын

For a 4WD car, you don't need a gyro. Save your money and have fun!

@Fallenicons24 8 ай бұрын

@@RoadsideRC thank you!

@cre8rcferfig57 Ай бұрын

Would that gyro work with a sanwa radio system?

@RoadsideRC Ай бұрын

I have seen folks run them together, yes.

@Brevdrift 9 ай бұрын

More if is needed … see you on the next video

@RoadsideRC 9 ай бұрын

What info do you need?

@Brevdrift 9 ай бұрын

@@RoadsideRC just on damper and tail slide

@RoadsideRC 9 ай бұрын

@@Brevdrift Those are not tunable with a simple installation like I show here.

@DJ.1001 Жыл бұрын

For remote programming You don't need a 7px or 10px. You can get away with a 4pm. You will however need a r334sbs-e receiver. If you dont plan on remote programming i dont recommend the 550. The extra settings you get are the secret sauce.

@sscobrapride Жыл бұрын

A 4PM on the latest firmware. older 4pm cant write to the 550, everything this man said is correct. 550 if youve got a futaba 4pm transmitter otherwise look elsewhere. most of the settings that make this good you dont have access to with the transmitter here.

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

My 4PV (older model) didn't cooperate with the remote programming - but also didn't have the specific receiver either. Honestly - with the GYD450 now discontinued - I believe this GYD550 is probably the best gyro still to be had, even without the secret sauce. The GYD470 just isn't quite as good as the 450 was - and this gyro has that 450 feel.

@DJ.1001 Жыл бұрын

@@RoadsideRCyou need a 4pm or 4pm plus. You can buy them with the r334 receiver that you will also need. That's the setup I run. I have 3 chassis, 2 with a 550 and 1 with a 450. While I do like the 450, the 550 is the best feeling and most tunable gyro out there without question.

@DJ.1001 Жыл бұрын

I do also recommend ditching that reved servo if you ln on sticking with the 550. You don't need the dampening from the rs-st since the 550 has it built in. I've been running the powerHD D15 with my 550s and it's a buttery smooth and very responsive setup.