What’s the BEST Remote for your 4WS RC Crawler? [FlySky GT5 Remote Controller + Rear Steer = GOLD]
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Жыл бұрынIn this video, we dive into my opinions on the best remote controller you can buy right now for use with a four-wheel steer RC crawler! Whether you just bought an Axial Capra 4WS RTR in the box or you’re building your own G-Speed G-SHOT, this video will go through my thoughts on the most important aspects of a remote controller for a 4WS rig, and why I personally use the FlySky FS-GT5 and think it’s the best option right now for your four-wheel steering endevours.
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@westdesertwheeler2666 Жыл бұрын
I am Logan and I approve this message!
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Hahaha I love it, cheers buddy 🍻🍻 can’t wait to get crawlin’ with you again, its been too long. I might need to move south at this point 😂
@adub1440 Жыл бұрын
Broseph… I’ve been searching for DAYS trying to figure out how to control my new crawler w 4ws with a Traxxas tqi combo I had laying around.. finally realized I just need the right controller with the functionality of aux channels, which lead me here. THIS VIEDO was the most informational piece of info I have found and I appreciate you man!! 😂 sorry for the rant but you made understanding this super simple 🙏
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Hahaha heck yeah!! No need to apologize-I really appreciate the positive feedback!! The fact that you learned something means that I'm doin' something right! But I'm glad ya got it all figured out, and I hope you're enjoying the 4WS experience! 🤙🏼🤘🏼
@adub1440 Жыл бұрын
@@highnoonhobby yessir! I recently bought a used redcat Everest 10 from a local old RC head around here for $75 ( lots of 55+ communities around me, cool to see older dudes still rippin RC 😆 ) with the rear steer kit already installed but he wouldn’t let the spektrum rugged controller for that price, understandably. So I ended up buying a cheap knockoff from Amazon just to test it out and it has all the channels I need, including two potentiometer ( learned that from you 🤣)knobs on Chan 5 & 6 , plus Chan 4 has a 3 way switch right where your thumb sits so I can run the rear steer from any one of those ! I’ve had stampedes and rustlers for years me and my friends love bash sessions, but we’re getting into crawling now and this Everest is a perfect starter for me. Piled up some rocks on my yard to start off with ( no natural rock piles here in central FL like I’ve seen in your videos ) and I plan on hitting some of the courses around here..I already found out how useful the rws is in tight spots. super excited tho! PS I’ve subbed after watching this video and love all the content!!!
@evintacy7272 Жыл бұрын
Man that’s an awesome giveaway Alex! 😊
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Thanks Evin!! I’m pretty stoked, it’s my first ever giveaway that I’ve hosted!
@Mr.Wednesday. Жыл бұрын
Alec is one hell of a proper nerd! Congrats on reaching such a level!
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Hahaha much appreciated! 🤘🏼🤘🏼
@CasperRc81 Жыл бұрын
I know Logan comps with it. But it’s good they did that. If your comping for time you don’t want to sit there and try to guess your rear wheels position or try to center it at zero the best you can. Turning a potentiometer trim knob. -like driving with a trim knob only😂. -makes sense to have 25% then 100% think a lot guys set their radios up like that. At least for the rtr they did not mix the one channel with two servos that’s dumb and still allows you to steer the rear only if needed. Kind of like complaining about sub par servos well yes it’s an rtr. Like your channel rtr complaints are ah not necessary. Complain about the sloppy dig on the Capra mechanism now you’ve got one. Trying to not justify poor purchases like a radio with a HOBBY idk. Why don’t we quit buying axial traxxas and vanquish and just buy idk $150 knock off scx10 clones off Amazon. -I sound like a spektrum fanboy well idk. It was cheaper then futaba when I bought my first dx4c in 2015 and still works great, wasn’t total bottom of the barrel. It’s been soaked spilled in beverages rain storms. My scroll knob is completely broken of and have to use sharp object on the dial🤣. No anger here just sharing another perspective thanks for the content happy new year.
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Cheers man, I appreciate the feedback! Haha it’s all in good fun, I definitely take no offense to your opinion 🤘🏼 I certainly don’t want anyone to think im giving expert advice-I’m learning along like any other newbie in the hobby. I actually have no quarrels with the Spektrum stuff besides the high price tag, but you’re absolutely right-we’re much further in at this point than is worth complaining about the price tag too much. I do have to say, I much prefer driving the rear steer on a knob rather than on steps. I feel I have much more fine control and don’t get knocked off the rock nearly as much with the knob as I do when trying to step between 1/4 or even 1/8 steps which jolt the whole buggy, especially with even slightly higher than stock torque servos. But again, mine is just my own opinion! Hope you’re having a fantastic holidays my friend-thanks for sharing!! 🙏🏼🤙🏼
@mikebird8290 Жыл бұрын
DEFINITELY GT5 FOR THE WIN✌🏼
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Agreed!! Thanks for the feedback brotha! 🍻🍻
@WreckitRalphie Жыл бұрын
I need me on of them thumbthingys. Great video btw
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
That can be accomplished!! I'll respond to your email asap! 🤘🏼
@kimandreblesvik3451 Жыл бұрын
I use Sanwa mt4 for my 4ws steering in competition. Using the lever for the rear wheels. No mod necessary. Love it.
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Great input, thanks for sharing! I'll have to check the Sanwa out-you're not the first person to mention it now.
@79SRB Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. Kinda wish you would have done this vid a few months ago, lol. But very good info. I run a gt3c and a gt5 and I certainly haven't found a reason to buy another control. Maybe ever.
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Hahaha I know how that goes 😂 but thank you for taking the time to watch either way! And I’m pretty much in the same boat, any controller from here will just be tested for scientific purposes 😂🤘🏼
@evintacy7272 Жыл бұрын
I didn’t know about the g7p! Love all 3 my fly sky ,gt3b, gt3c ,gt5 …… I want try the g7p thanks Alex!!😊
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
The G7P is pretty nifty!! Definitely one I’ll be trying out soon. Cheers! 🤘🏼🍻
@evintacy7272 Жыл бұрын
@@highnoonhobby Me to thanks to you it’s in my cart on Amazon for like total 75$ I may just charge it haha 😆 Thanks man
@TheAmericanUhate Жыл бұрын
Yeah I like the radiolink rc6gs over the flysky for this. It has that VR side knob, with a 3d printed wheel on it, it's almost perfect to rear steer with the left hand while driving with the right. As far as functionality, it beats the flysky by far as well. Can program any channel, dual rates, channel mixing, etc.. I have one on my phoenix, it runs 2wd, front wheel drive, 4wd, overdrive, neutral, lights on/off, winch, and it takes anything from 2s to 4s. Have a 2s lipo with 4000mah in it now. Sure it's older looking, not as pretty, but it works 100% and is in the same budget price range as your flysky.
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Great input, thank you so much for sharing your insights!! I know more than one person that absolutely loves this controller-sounds like I need to get my hands on one and try it out. Cheers! 🤘🏼🤙🏼🤘🏼🍻
@Pavillon-Noir Жыл бұрын
love my flysky gt5: cheap and perfect for 4WS
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Exactly!! Thanks for the feedback! 🤘🏼
@Adub86 Жыл бұрын
I still think the radio link is by far superior. The rear steer knob, and dig button are in the perfect spot.
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Seems like you’re not the only one! I’ll have to give it a shot and see what I think, I’ve just heard mixed reviews about Radio Link’s receivers before. Seems like they may have sorted that out, though.
@EliasC425 Жыл бұрын
Try a flysky g7p, Works alot better for rear steer imo.
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Nice! I actually mention the G7P in this video, but I haven’t managed to get my hands on one yet-I’ll certainly make that my next priority! 🤘🏼
@EliasC425 Жыл бұрын
@@highnoonhobbyI use my gt5 for all my bashers, i like the feel and control of it better. But the side knob on the g7p makes 1 hand driving possible with 4ws. Feels cheaper built than the gt5 tho, with better features.
@troysawyers9781 10 ай бұрын
I was only getting 2 days of crawling out of the AA batteries. I converted it over to 800mah 2s lipo. I can get a week worth of crawling out of a charge.
@highnoonhobby 10 ай бұрын
Jeez, that's not great at all-but what a difference! I love using the lipo as opposed to the AA batts-it's just a better experience all around.
@jweatherly26 Жыл бұрын
I wound up hooking up my rear steer to ch4 which is only full left/right which is not as precise but I can flip it so quickly I haven't had an issue with it, however I am not crawling comp only fun.
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Ohh that's an interesting idea! I like the granularity of having the dial, but I like the idea of the switch as well! Definitely lots of options and no right way to do it-that's for sure! 🤘🏼
@just_inolredneck8319 Жыл бұрын
When I got my dx5c came with a receiver.. and I love it.. being I only have one rig with 4ws
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Ohhh I need to check my box and see if mine did or not-I think it was just the controller. But I personally think that should be standard practice at this point-especially with no standardization between companies.
@just_inolredneck8319 Жыл бұрын
@@highnoonhobby I’m not sure if the rugged comes with it. But I know that the dx5c did.
@ryankadota6005 Жыл бұрын
Hey Alec, the one thing I do like about the Gt5 is that it is pretty small feeling in my hands. But I do think my Radiolink is much better in the ergonomics of where they placed the know for my rear steer set up. I can use my thumb on my hand that holds the radio to turn the rear steer dial. That way I can still use my free hand to steer the front axle, since I can't do a 1 hand steer cause of my tiny thumbs! Lol. Anyways my friend Have a Merry Xmas 🎄🎄
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Howdy Ryan!! Thanks for dropping in and sharing your knowledge!! That’s great to know-I personally have heard mixed things about the Radio Link, but if you and Tee have both loved yours, then maybe I should see what’s up with them. The GT5 just feels so much better in my hand that I can’t seem to switch away from it-plus the price is right 😂 thanks for the thoughts, my friend-cheers!! 🤘🏼🍻
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
And merry Christmas brotha! Let’s get out on the rocks again soon, I miss ya man!
@ryankadota6005 Жыл бұрын
@@highnoonhobby Absolutely brotha, I'm dying to get out on the rocks, it's been to long! 🍻
@sirclimbs-a-lot9020 Жыл бұрын
I highly recommend the Kool Thing RC mod moving the gt5 potentiometer to the grip, if you haven't tried it.
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Ohhh I'll have to look into that!! Thank you for the input!! 🤘🏼🤙🏼
@sirclimbs-a-lot9020 Жыл бұрын
@@highnoonhobby Sure thing. This does create a new problem, 'cause once you have a 4ws controller setup that you really like, you start looking around at other RCs and thinking that you need to convert more of them to 4ws.
@Love2Wander Жыл бұрын
Looking at getting a new controller this might be the one. Trying to keep it cheap because my crawling is just a hobby. Stay safe
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
This is certainly a great budget option, one of the better ones in my opinion. You as well, cheers! 🤘🏼🤙🏼🤘🏼🍻
@johngisbourne7197 6 ай бұрын
the 5 step rws is perfect. how do you get back to perfect center with the poti ?
@highnoonhobby 5 ай бұрын
The Poti has a bit of physical feedback as it returns to center, but I'm mostly looking at my tires to ensure I'm centered. I do agree that is an advantage of the stepped controls, though! 🤙🏼
@evintacy7272 Жыл бұрын
I switched to a two cell Alex ! There a jst plug in there !
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Great to know, thanks for sharing, Evin! I appreciate you dropping in here! I thought I’d see a JST plug in there!
@R.B_B Жыл бұрын
I use the Noble nb4 good, too. What is the model of those sunglasses? I use prescription. I like that for use over my prescription.
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
The NB4 is definitely a great option! I've considered getting one many times, but just haven't been able to cough up the dough. But I'll check when I get home and let you know! 🤘🏼🤙🏼
@gym_ride_repeat3739 Жыл бұрын
Does the nb4 have a potentiometer roller knob?
@chrisguitar1268 9 ай бұрын
I love my radio link, you GT5 people must get paid by them.
@highnoonhobby 9 ай бұрын
Hahahaha wouldn't that be nice 😂
@hanau73 Жыл бұрын
How many channels does my RX need for a 4WS set up?
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
You'll need at least a steering and throttle channel as well as one auxiliary channel for the rear servo.
@801rccrawlers2 Жыл бұрын
Flysky nb4 for me.
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Great choice, I absolutely love the fit and finish of the NB4 👌🏼🤘🏼
@gym_ride_repeat3739 Жыл бұрын
Does the nb4 have a potentiometer roller knob?
@801rccrawlers2 Жыл бұрын
Yes a few, I run 4ws and a winch with them
@customrccrawlerz8137 Жыл бұрын
How would you run a winch on it
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Personally, if I had to run a winch on a GT-5, I'd put it on the other potentiometer that I'm not using for rear steer. Then I could actually control the speed of the winch with the knob as well. Great question, thanks!
@carbonarne675 9 ай бұрын
Finally found the video I searched the last 4 days
@highnoonhobby 9 ай бұрын
Heck yeah, glad you found us! 🤘🏼🤙🏼
@carbonarne675 9 ай бұрын
@@highnoonhobby man im bingi f your videos while building on my first RC crawler!
@edsadventures3575 Жыл бұрын
I am Ed and I 2nd approve this message! Haha
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 I love it, thanks Ed!! 🤘🏼
@111JZilla Жыл бұрын
Alec, can you recommend a transmitter that has a potentiometer for rear wheel steer and also has MOA mixing options for running say electronic overdrive and front / rear dig? I have a MOA with rear wheel steer and the best I’ve found so far is the spectrum rugged transmitter. It allows me to have front dig, overdrive and 4WS on the main steering wheel or a on a three position switch. I’d love to be able to rear steer with a dial and have rear dig as well…
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Actually, the FlySky G7P might be exactly what you're looking for! I'd suggest checking it out-Cameron just started running one and the mixing options are incredible, not to mention it has a potentiometer and stepped dial as well!
@111JZilla Жыл бұрын
@@highnoonhobby thank you for the suggestion. I appreciate it!
@DavePinnock Жыл бұрын
I use rechargeable AA batteries, they seem to last for ages
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Really? Hmmm, that’s good to know-I usually only get a few runs out of mine.
@DavePinnock Жыл бұрын
@@highnoonhobby Yeah one set will easily last me all day. I have considered switching to a lipo as I think you can use one, just never got around to finding out what will fit
@WillB.6759 Жыл бұрын
Good morning...
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Hahaha good mornin my friend, and a happy New Year’s Eve! 🤘🏼
@cardboardcrawlersrc8805 9 ай бұрын
Blow thru batteries 😂 no doubt
@highnoonhobby 9 ай бұрын
Ohhh yeah, most definitely. 😂
@WillB.6759 Жыл бұрын
He said Junk😂😂😂
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 niiiice
@anon556 6 ай бұрын
Dial control sucks. Ive used both for countless hours and switchable meshed proportional control modes are by far superior. This is also how true 4ws vehicles work.
@highnoonhobby 5 ай бұрын
Very fair! I appreciate you providing your feedback-on scale rigs I find the granularity of the dial works well for me.
@SlavaRC Жыл бұрын
😱🙂🤩💥💯👍💪👏👏👏
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
🤘🏼🤙🏼🍻🤘🏼🤙🏼🍻
@jerryhermann7233 3 ай бұрын
Dude! Get on with it already! Bla bla bla. Wheres the crawling?
@ApolloChiu Ай бұрын
Talk to much
@mikebird8290 Жыл бұрын
I run a lipo got off eBay for gt5 come in 2pack cheep
@highnoonhobby Жыл бұрын
Nice!! I just started runnin a lipo in mine this past weekend and it's absolutely a game-changer! 🤘🏼🤘🏼
@mikebird8290 Жыл бұрын
@@highnoonhobby COOL definitely better than batteries
@Miniscapes515 6 ай бұрын
If it is easier to use than my dx5d rugged. Im sold. I hate that remote. User interface is horrible. I want to throw it every time i use it.
@highnoonhobby 5 ай бұрын
Hahaha the Rugged is definitely not my favorite interface at all-there really aren't a ton of great interfaces out there, in my opinion, but I think the GT5 is better than the Rugged in terms of ease of use.
@Miniscapes515 5 ай бұрын
@highnoonhobby update. I ended up getting one. Absolutely love it. Perfect controller for crawling and bashing. Very easy to use and setup.
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