View Full Version : FrSky TFR4 problem. Really puzzled.
V6Jim
06-03-2015, 07:13 PM
Transmitter is a Futaba 3PM 2.4Ghz - SS
Receiver is FrSky TFR4.
Binds fine. Solid green light. Throttle works fine. Turn the steering a few times and boom, loss of signal. Red light on FrSky flashes. Does it every time.
I have tried the receiver in another car with a different ESC and servo and the same thing happens.
I have two receivers and both do the same thing.
Both cars work fine with other radio equipment.
Totally bamboozled!
Help,
Jimmy
ChrisM
06-03-2015, 07:31 PM
Try a glitch buster/capacitor on the receiver. Solved the problem for me with my TFR4s... it happened to me all the time using savöx servos, which are known to draw a lot of amps.
I bought high quality 6.3V / 3800 mF capacitors, put them on a servo wire and they seem to work fine stabilizing receiver voltage.
I had the same phenomenon with my Futaba 603FF receiver, by the way, so i don't think this is a TFR4 specific issue.
Cheers
Chris
CHEVY
06-03-2015, 08:18 PM
Used frsky tfr4 with futaba 3vcs in 12th scale with aerials taped to case using
1s lipo no problem prefer to futaba 603ff
V6Jim
08-03-2015, 09:34 AM
Try a glitch buster/capacitor on the receiver. Solved the problem for me with my TFR4s... it happened to me all the time using savöx servos, which are known to draw a lot of amps.
I bought high quality 6.3V / 3800 mF capacitors, put them on a servo wire and they seem to work fine stabilizing receiver voltage.
I had the same phenomenon with my Futaba 603FF receiver, by the way, so i don't think this is a TFR4 specific issue.
Cheers
Chris
Glitch buster ordered.
I tested the idea first by hooking up a 6v battery pack and connecting that to the receiver. Worked perfectly, proving that it's a voltage issue.
I'll let you know if it works.
Jimmy
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