Is it safe to run the 3gx system?

[LipolyGone]

I purchased a 3gx system a few months back unused from a member here. A while after all helll broke loose with threads telling of lock outs resets etc etc. This has prety much curtailed my flying this summer as I just couldnt be bothered putting it on my fusion & left me in a prety fed up state with the whole hobby. I guess I need to know if I put it on my heli will I regret it or not? & has this issue been sorted by align with any updates I may need to do?

[GIXERMAN]

if you listen to everything on the internet, you wouldnt leave the house!every manufacturer has a certain fail rate.
I have been using 3gx, beastx and even 3g without any problems what so ever.sometimes its the numpties who fit the electric into the models rather than the make.

[Rotorhead]

Been flying it on my T-rex 500, no problems, I am running a separate rx lipo on a 6v regulator though, I've never liked the idea of running the rx off the same pack that the motor is drawing from, with motor draw and servos drawing at the same time I don't think it's impossible to pull more than a BEC will allow and have a voltage dip, on a 450 or smaller ok, but on a 500 and up I'm not so sure it's a good idea.

It could be something as simple as that that's been tripping people up, an inadequate power system for the electronics, and a flybarless heli will be more prone to current draw on the servos....

[LipolyGone]

I do run a life pack on the heli so that should be good. Is it good to run the two satelites off it for spektrum?

[sacko]

If you don't fancy running it, sell it and buy a BeastX

[Sharpedge]

I do run a life pack on the heli so that should be good. Is it good to run the two satelites off it for spektrum?

Have it on my 500EFL with two spektrum sats and it works great.

[sunny_manku1985]

Not had any problems with mine. Using it through sbus.

[Jayjayosborne]

3G works great and just setup trex 600 with 3Gx with no problems I've used a separate rx with mine. :@)

[coolice]

Hey.

So far all the reset/brownout issues I've seen are on 450 models running stock BEC's out the ESC. I am doing this on my 450 PRO and have not had a problem.

As normal with all FBL setups as long as you have a good power supply, you shouldn't get problems.
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[LipolyGone]

If you don't fancy running it, sell it and buy a BeastX

No thanks tried one once on a 450 Had nothing but trouble with the nose dropping on climb outs & all sorts of pitching problems in forward flight it culminated in three cyclic servos throwing Out the magic smoke

[millerman]

i was running one on my fusion mate and it was fine its now on my 700n and ive gone back to v-bar on the fusion but it works really well i was very happy with it

[BobJ]

Hi

The only issue with the 3GX that I am aware of is using it with Satalites and a older JR radio using a Spektrum module, this certainly seems to do some strange stuff so if you use a older radio with a Spektrum module simply use a seperate receiver and not satalites directly into the 3GX.
I suspect the it is something to do with the age of the module systems and them not having the latest Spektrum software in them!

Cheers
Bob

[gmurrell]

Again, will reiterate comments from those above, the 3GX is a great FBL controller and they have all had their fair share of bad press and reports. If you listened to every bad comment from people, nobody would ever buy a 3G, 3GX, BeastX, Vbar etc etc etc.

Get your set up right, electronically and mechanically and you will love it!

I have been running a 3GX on a Vibe 50 now for six months and have had no issues witth it at all. I would agree that if running on an electric heli, run a seperate LIPO pack for your electrics and the main 6S/12S pack for your motor.


Gavin

[LipolyGone]

Cheers guys youve gone the exra mile here to help soothe my worries. The 3gx is going on my fusion I'm using a dx 7se & running a 2s life pack the main pack is it as was whilst flybarred ie a 6s 5000 with a 600 mx motor. Looking forward now to getting all the gear back in it & flying it.
Thanks guys for your help & any further advice is most welcome

[ChrisB]

Intermittent problems with one at our club,keeps resetting itself and not powering up.Mine when I had it worked ok though.