New transmitter...

[Ultra Violent]

I have a new DX3S receiver/transmitter that has telemetry built in. I have the head temp monitor working but can't get the speed rpm signal to work. It requires the placing of special metalic or no metalic dots on the flywheel. I think my flywheel is aluminum. Has anyone got this working and are there any special tricks?

[Mikey G]

More hassle than its worth apparently, should have spent the extra pennies and got the DX3R.

Telemetry is only usefull for bashing as its supposed to be illegal for racing but only on a national level as most clubs will turn a blind eye to it.

[Jetblackonetenth]

Ultra Violent said:

I have a new DX3S receiver/transmitter that has telemetry built in. I have the head temp monitor working but can't get the speed rpm signal to work. It requires the placing of special metalic or no metalic dots on the flywheel. I think my flywheel is aluminum. Has anyone got this working and are there any special tricks?

Haven't used the new system but on the old one a black paint mark would work on a silver flywheel.

[Ultra Violent]

Mine is anodised blue and I think is aluminium.

[Jetblackonetenth]

Ultra Violent said:

Mine is anodised blue and I think is aluminium.

The old system only needed a contrasting colour. so I painted a white line on a black platic spur and a black one on a silver aluminium one

[Ultra Violent]

Ta, i'll give it ago. Just realised my engine is toast. Nice expensive weekend of RC fun.