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Just got a Futaba 3PV 3-Channel Radio with R304SB T-FHSS Receiver . Lot of receiver switches out there I've had some bad but a couple decent. No wrong answer and I'm open to reasoning. What's a durable/reliable switch?

I've never had a receiver with a switch.

If using an esc, the switch on the esc controls all power (via it's bec).

If using a separate receiver power pack or external bec, an inline switch can be used.

juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2024 4:37 pm I've never had a receiver with a switch.

If using an esc, the switch on the esc controls all power (via it's bec).

If using a separate receiver power pack or external bec, an inline switch can be used.

Ok, I've 0nly had old electronics and this is the first time I've gone newer than early 90s. Always had a small independent switch of some sort to turn it on. I've seen a few new ones for sale
.

Liveaxle wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2024 8:24 pm

juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2024 4:37 pm I've never had a receiver with a switch.

If using an esc, the switch on the esc controls all power (via it's bec).

If using a separate receiver power pack or external bec, an inline switch can be used.

Ok, I've 0nly had old electronics and this is the first time I've gone newer than early 90s. Always had a small independent switch of some sort to turn it on. I've seen a few new ones for sale
.

What are you planning on doing? That will determine if you need an external switch or not.

juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2024 8:39 pm

Liveaxle wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2024 8:24 pm

juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2024 4:37 pm I've never had a receiver with a switch.

If using an esc, the switch on the esc controls all power (via it's bec).

If using a separate receiver power pack or external bec, an inline switch can be used.

Ok, I've 0nly had old electronics and this is the first time I've gone newer than early 90s. Always had a small independent switch of some sort to turn it on. I've seen a few new ones for sale
.

What are you planning on doing? That will determine if you need an external switch or not.

Just installing esc/receiver/ battery to functioning state.

Liveaxle wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 5:40 pm Just installing esc/receiver/ battery to functioning state.

Then there is no need for an extra switch.

The power for the receiver and servo will be supplied through the esc's plug.

When the esc is switched on or off, it will control power to the whole system.

juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 5:46 pm

Liveaxle wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 5:40 pm Just installing esc/receiver/ battery to functioning state.

Then there is no need for an extra switch.

The power for the receiver and servo will be supplied through the esc's plug.

When the esc is switched on or off, it will control power to the whole system.

10 4. What would necessitate a switch? Why did the old ones have one?

Liveaxle wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 5:58 pm 10 4. What would necessitate a switch? Why did the old ones have one?

Old setups with mechanical speed controls required another method of supplying power to the receiver and servos.

Some cars used a separate battery pack to supply power, routing it through a switch.

Others routed power from the main battery pack to the receiver, also through a switch. These required the receiver to have an internal bec when using 6-7 cell batteries.

If you are referring to old esc's, I have never had one without a bec. Although, it is likely that early models didn't have them.


Oddly enough, I've got two Aristocrat esc's with broken bec's. If I ever use them, I'll have to rig something up.

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