Transmitter control options

[t-meggs]

Ok so i got the dump working great.

I have a 6 channel tx/rx and want to control the up/down from it. When I attach the dump motor to any channel it only works in one direction and then have to swap black for red for it to work in opposite direction. I tried using white from rx but does nothing.

Tried various combos and doesn't work.

dump motor is standard 2 wire red/black. rx standard red/black/white.

I know it's something simple, but I am losing it.

Definitely due to the nut house.

T-meggs

[bigford]

What esc are you using??
You do know you need a second esc to control the
Dump motor

[t-meggs]

Nope that was the part that was missing. I had no instructions with this. I have been reading and Reg just emailed me.

Just not sure how to set up with second esc?

off of same transmitter?

[bigford]

Unplug the red wire off the dump motor esc then plug the esc into a spare channel on the rx. Then you need to splice the power leads together. My dump trailer set up runs 3 esc this way. 1truck) 2dump) 3tarp)

[bigford]

I use a dx9 with a right dial knob that I use to raise and
Lower the box and a 3 way toggle for the tarp

[t-meggs]

ok will try. thanks as i am new to the big rigs. thanks for being patient.

[bigford]

It's all good we were all new at first..

[t-meggs]

uggh. ok so i did the following.
1. connected esc lead to ch6. removed red wire. leaving white/black in correct alignment.
2. cut of tamiya battery plug and spliced the red/black together.
3. made sure switch is in on position.
4. attached esc out leads orange/blue to dump motor.

result: nothing. yes turned tx on and truck on. Second ESC shows red power light on but when i move dial it dims and brightens. no dump motor power at all.

[bigford]

Both esc are on?

[t-meggs]

yes sir

[bigford]

Will the truck drive like normal and just not dump?
Try swapping the esc around dump on the drive
And drive on the dump esc

[RCP57]

Could you post some pictures of the wiring? What esc are you using on the dump? It is for a brushed motor right?

[t-meggs]

have to run out for a bit.

yes brushed motor esc tamiya TEU-302bk

will post pics and further when i return.

gotta go earn some $ to pay for my toys.

lol.

[bigford]

Doing that right now in traffic

[TRUCKMAKER]

2. cut of tamiya battery plug and spliced the red/black together.

Hopefully you spliced red to red and black to black not red to black.

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by TRUCKMAKER

2. cut of tamiya battery plug and spliced the red/black together.

Hopefully you spliced red to red and black to black not red to black.

X2!

[t-meggs]

Ok good news!

wiring completed, body mounted, test run a success!

even a car with two ladies stopped to watch.

Hmmmm, ice, cold drinks, all i need is a pool and i have a new use for my truck.

Thank you for the assistance.

[t-meggs]

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