FCX18 - True 4 Wheel Steer Mixing & More w/ the Stock V5 Remote & Receiver!!! A Deep Dive!

[@mwayman69]

Thanks for a great tutorial in setting up the LC80. I struggled to do it by just reading the manual, but your video made it a breeze.

[@TheShopMiniRC]

You're welcome! Glad it helped.

[@just.me.christina625]

I do not have a manual since I got mine second handed.. thank you so much for all this info, extremely helpful with me being somewhat new to the hobby.

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks a ton for watching.

[@cardboardcrawlersrc8805]

Ken thanks so much for diving deep. I was reading this in the manual, but you made it so much clearer especially the four wheel steer capabilities

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Thank you for watchin! Yeah the manual isn’t so clear.

[@outdoororiginal4364]

Thank you Mr Ken … we appreciate you taking time to show us this. Yes, we can see it in the manual but as others have commented, you make it so much easier to understand. Thanks and God bless.

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks a ton for watching!

[@jasonh8470]

For such a basic pistol grip it has an amazing amount of features. I really appreciate the thorough explanation of all the individual features. The FMS LC80 is my next purchase. This model is nearly perfect. Like you said an additional channel so I don’t have to switch out the electronics would be amazing. I think if FMS added some wheel wells to cut down on dirt and mud would put this over the top. I’m already super impressed with FMS. So much so that I’m buying every model they put out. New sub. Keep up with the informative videos.

[@TheShopMiniRC]

We totally agree. Thanks for the watch and comment!!

[@0UTCAST247]

Great video👍👍I just bought one or the radios in this video and was wondering what it could do . FMS is awesome! My FMS Rigs are my favs hands down!

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Glad I could help

[@flipntreasures]

Thanks for another great video. It was so much easier to watch this than trying to figure it out from the manual. I tried setting my endpoints when I received the truck and went back and forth through the manual, I did not accomplish it and fried my steering servo, just put a new one in and definitely will know how to do it properly now. Thanks again for the video!

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Glad I could help!

[@tehKLN]

Thank you Ken! Your breakdowns are so helpful!

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Thanks a ton for watching.

[@havikhobbies]

I had no idea Ken, I figured it was the same old transmitter! Awesome video mate, thanks for the info 👍

[@TheShopMiniRC]

It’s pretty awesome to get this update!! Definitely the best RTR transmitter out there!!!!

[@TheShopMiniRC]

www.fmshobby.com/products/fms-mg41-r4a1-transmitter-receiver-set-v5?ref=Bg_nY7gBriVBzw

[@QuinnsRC]

Great tutorial! Add a "turn signal off" mode as well as a channel 2 passthrough!

[@TheShopMiniRC]

That would be nice. Turn signal off does exist, just turns off everything.

[@parallela.obscura]

fcx18 electronics rule! Also, thank you so much for the info. This is my first hobby grade rc. The manual is a doozy to figure out, and fms doesn't provide any specs for many of their components. It's been a wild ride figuring things out lol

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Glad I could help!

[@josebingo2755]

Awesome video!!! Thank you!!!

[@TheShopMiniRC]

You are so welcome!

[@rolandjr.pierre1690]

Good job

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Thanks a ton!

[@devinparker8033]

It's A bad little truck getting myself one for Xmas and just can't wait. Fcx electronics do rule so when they add a channel 2 it's gonna be insane!

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Hell yah. It’s definitely bad ass.

[@R3DLiNCOLN-13]

Thank you for this video it’s greatly appreciated! Question is it normal for the shiftier or “pin” that moves when you switch from high to low to get stuck ? Then when you throttle is pops into the desired gear. I just came across it this weekend where it would stick in neutral or not switch to low gear or when in “neutral” it’s still in gear. It did get banged up bit this weekend maybe that messed with it..

[@TheShopMiniRC]

You likely need to adjust your trim and / or end points. We have a video on that too. Look for “the shop mini rc fcx24 channel 3” and it should pop up.

[@TheShopMiniRC]

It’s possible the shift linkage got slightly bent.

[@ginzero]

Wow super helpful thanks!

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@heavyhead9893]

Awesome video thanks

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@FULLmontyAC]

New to RC. I just got one haven't used it much just testing in the house, after driving it for like 10-15min the rear drive shaft was spinning but not turning tires. Picked up the rig and the shaft fell out from the differential/axel. I took it apart (using your deep dive vid) and realized that the screw from the gear came unwound from the shaft. This was essentially new out of the box. Have you run into this issue or heard anyone with this problem? I screwed it back in reassembled and it did it again, I don't think i tightened it down enough, i didn't want to overtighten such a small screw and into plastic. So I disassembled again and tightened a bit more. It did not come out again immediately like the first I time fixed but I have yet to see if it last beyond a few min. Thanks

[@TheShopMiniRC]

hmm, i have heard one other person mention this. Consider using some super glue or plastic loctite to hold the screw in. You definitely dont want to over tighten.

[@stefan-norge]

Great informations 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheShopMiniRC]

We are surprised more people aren’t talking about this?!?!? (Maybe they don’t know)

[@paulm1237]

Man, the value on the FCX18 is just insane compared to the other brand offerings at this scale. the ONLY downside (for me) is that the local shops don't stock parts and you basically have to buy online and ship out of china.

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Yeah, it’s amazing for the price. There are a good number of upgrades available from Amazon too.

[@DPWian]

Honestly if that’s all we have to deal with, I’ll take it. Could be a lot worse.

[@rickhenson-ct7bc]

FCX electronics rule I have a smasher and I love it

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Hell yah. Smashers are awesome

[@rolandjr.pierre1690]

Ken you are the best

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Awe thanks! I think we are tied cause I think you’re the best for watchin!!!

[@Elisplushies360woodierc]

Good to know. Just subbed.

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Thanks for the sub!

[@EastTejanoRC]

Wow, why have I waited to get this

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Donno. lol. Its pretty awesome!

[@richie4675]

Hi, I got the K10. My reverse is not working either way by changing the running mode. Is there a way to program removing or adding reverse?

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Very odd you have no reverse at all? You might be set to fwd/brake/rev. Try flipping the dip switch for running mode.

[@AnyAssumptionBanter]

Great video. No other way to say that. You deserve way more subscribers. I keep spreading the word. I wonder if getting that tx would work on my power wagon (its the version with the dip switch remote, v3, but the esc is the 2nd version where you have to do some weird trimming in mode 2 unlike the 1st version that came out with the very first batch). psssst... what about the fury wagon? is it the same? fx18 electronics rule

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Huge thanks. And yeah, I mention in the video (pop up text) that it also works on the fury wagon. It should work for the older rx as well since it’s in the transmitter. It worked on the dipswitchless version on the Lemur and K5.

[@jaymechanic1228]

Fcx electronics rule!

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Hell yah they do!!

[@carloshnunez]

Very good info 🔵🔵🔵🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍🔵🔵🔵

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Many many thanks

[@iDoPew]

I'm new to all this! Thanks for the video. Slowly getting into the details :) Question: The channel 2 (gas signal) you'd like to get out of there. Internally, this must arrive at the receiver and somehow be forwarded to the ESC. So if you really wanted you could open up the box find that signal line and route it out together with GND and VCC and you'd have what you're looking for, right?

[@iDoPew]

FCX18 Electronics Rule! ofc!

[@TheShopMiniRC]

You could try. lol. If you figure that out, let me know.

[@iDoPew]

Dont have one of those (yet). Pretty sure it would be possible. I'll try if I ever get one of those.

[@danielvieten9057]

Well done, thanx a lot.

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Thank you too! Hope to see you come back and watch some more videos!

[@FULLmontyAC]

FCX18 Electronics Rule!

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Hell yah they do! We just got another transmitter to do 4ws on our Lemur!

[@OGKDOG104]

Im so stoked that you made this video an the 4ws. I was thinking i was gonna have to put it on my Radiolink for true 4ws. I wasnt quite sure what you meant by "rear mirror" option 5?

[@TheShopMiniRC]

So for some reason they made the last mode just reverse the steering on the rear only. Seems odd but it’s an option.

[@Hannsom7]

maybe if you built a fork lift ahahah@@TheShopMiniRC

[@TheShopMiniRC]

@@Hannsom7 true. Maybe. Lol

[@ruledf1175]

Hi thanks for your video it was really helpful compared to the manual. I have a problem with my throttle, it not responding anymore. Maybe you have some ideas? Steering works fine. Even in stick calibration mode there is no response from the throttle? My fcx 18 is 2 weeks old 😊. Btw brakelights work fine.

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Make sure the throttle dual rate is turned up all the way and also be sure your battery is fully charged. A near dead batt will give steering and lights but no throttle.

[@ruledf1175]

@@TheShopMiniRC even with fully charged battery I have the same issue. One thing I noticed on the battery charger is that the red LED is sometimes solid and sometimes a mix of solid and flashing. Could it be that my battery or charger is broken?

[@TheShopMiniRC]

@@ruledf1175 it’s possible. You need to be sure the battery in the truck is actually getting fully charged. The usb chargers are garbage.

[@ruledf1175]

@@TheShopMiniRC is there an other option besides the charger which comes with the car?

[@TheShopMiniRC]

@@ruledf1175 any hobby grade charger can charge these batteries. Worst case you might need a plug adapter.

[@JD-tl7ld]

I wish the 10th scale trucks would have come with this transmitter. I had to get a 1080 to get some of the features I wanted.

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Right?!? Even the 1080 won’t give you 4ws.

[@JD-tl7ld]

@@TheShopMiniRC No, but that wasn't something that I was interested in for my Atlas. Useful on a small scale crawler though. My Atlas is strictly a trail truck.

[@renju458]

Hi Mate what number hex driver need to open the body from chassis ?

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Should be a 1.5 I believe. If not, 1.3.

[@mikesousa812]

Hoping you can help me with a problem I’m having with this RC. My G.Led light is slowly blinking green and the RC itself will turn off completely while using it for a few minutes. The battery is not dead or anything, but I tried rebinding it and not getting any different results

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Be sure your transmitter batteries are fully charged or new.

[@allisuebaheza2838]

Will the v2 transmitter for fms max smasher connect to any other recievers

[@TheShopMiniRC]

I am not 100% sure as we dont have a v2 transmitter. However, I am pretty sure it will. We have bounce v1 and v3 rx/tx together without issue. Let us know if you find our for sure.

[@TrokaRC]

Fcx electronics rule!

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Hell yeah.

[@benbrown565]

how are yall extending the servo wires? is there a plug and play extension or ?

[@TheShopMiniRC]

There are. You have to just look on Amazon. You can also make one. Or you can resolder the wires or make a new one or use an aftermarket servo. Many options. I have a few videos.

[@benbrown565]

@@TheShopMiniRC robbed the servo off my fms 1/18 toyota hilux and also robbed the front axle and wallah 4 wheel steering!

[@sparkycooper6621]

So with the furitek setup u could do rear steer but no lights correct?

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Yeah. The furitek rx doesn’t have a light controller.

[@GBDiaz13]

Getting frustrated setting my steering trim. I set it to 0 (centered), then I put my new horn on and tried to set it as centered as possible. When tightening everything up, the horn is ever so slightly off. And to have the wheels perfectly straight, I need to trim a little. Should everything be at 0 and the horn perfectly centered when the wheels are straight, or is it ok for them to be slightly off.

[@TheShopMiniRC]

That is almost always the case. It’s usually because of the splines on the servo horn. I’ve pretty much never had one actually be centered when first installed. They almost always need a bit of trim.

[@GBDiaz13]

@@TheShopMiniRC Thank you! That makes me feel better, it was driving me wild last night lol. Haven't even had this thing for 24hrs and have already started doing some mods to it. It is such a great little rig. SCX24 was my first truck, this thing blows it out of the water (out of the box at least). By chance, are your head lights a bit different in tint/brightness? I feel like either headlight is quite a bit different from each other.

[@TheShopMiniRC]

@@GBDiaz13 yeah.. i feel like they kinda are different.. funny enough, a lot of those older trucks had 1 light brighter than the other if I remember right.

[@whiskers762]

Does this also work for the R4A reciever or do you have to have the R4A3

[@TheShopMiniRC]

I bound it to my 6x6 Apachee and I believe that is the R4A and it worked just fine!

[@whiskers762]

Cool thanks good to know

[@albertogonzalezrodriguez7635]

Buen video amigo!! Me comprado hace una semana un fcx24 power wagon,pero mi emisora no es como se muestra en el video. Tengo problemas porque no puedo ajustar o no se ajustar el drag brake ni puedo cambiar rápido marcha hacia adelante a marcha atrás sin poder hacerlo rápido porque tengo que darle dos veces. Es un fastidio la nueva emisora no la veo tan completa como las unidades de hace un año. Saludos amigo desde España

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Yeah, there were some power wagons with different electronics. :(

[@iammad4513]

Is it possible to do the same with the newer transmitter as it has no channel 4, please make a video if it is possible

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Sorry, no. You need the v5/6 remote.

[@iammad4513]

@@TheShopMiniRC thank you

[@Mithun9119]

Hi! My LC80's speed has reduced drastically. Can you tell me why it could be?

[@TheShopMiniRC]

either your motor is dying, your battery is dying or your esc is dying. Also check to make sure you arent binding up in your drive line anywhere. You should be able to turn your wheels by hand fairly easily (while the truck is off)

[@GonkSmasher]

Hi, I just got this FMS Landcruiser and when i put it down i immediately noticed the wheels are not centered and always steering a bit to the right, I already tried the calibration but it still the same :/

[@TheShopMiniRC]

The trim dial will help you center your wheels. If it won’t turn rough to get them centered, you can remove the servo horn, center the trim on the remote, and then reinstall the servo horn with the wheels straight. Then use the trim to do the fine adjustments.

[@maxwell5428]

So the 4ws is only on the new dip switch remotes? Would I be able to do this with my fury wagon?

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Unfortunately, only the newest remotes. They must say V5 on the bottom. You can buy the remote and rx (which you wouldn’t use) for $30.

[@maxwell5428]

@@TheShopMiniRC good to know. I might just pick up an lc80

[@TheShopMiniRC]

www.fmshobby.com/products/fms-mg41-r4a1-transmitter-receiver-set-v5?ref=Bg_nY7gBriVBzw

[@SimranjitChanna88813]

Hey, I just purchased mine brand new and I received it but my remote isn’t connecting to the car, I tried your 2 methods but still isn’t working. What could be the issue ?

[@TheShopMiniRC]

very odd.. be sure you have brand new batteries in the transmitter and that the truck battery is fully charged. If the simple "Hold bind, turn on remote, let go of bind. (light should be flashing) Turn on the truck (should bind), if it doesnt power cycle the remote" doesnt work.. reach out to FMS or where ever you bought it.

[@SimranjitChanna88813]

Ok I’ll try putting new batteries, when charging I don’t know if it’s fully charged cause I don’t see a green light showing.

[@SimranjitChanna88813]

@@TheShopMiniRCthanks it worked.

[@TheShopMiniRC]

@@SimranjitChanna88813 niceeee!!! Glad that fixed it!

[@xavierdoc]

FCX electronics rule!

[@geonardlc3813]

fcx18 rule!

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Thanks for watching the whole video!!! We think they rule too!!!

[@repleh82]

FCX18 Electronics Rule.

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Hell yah! Thanks for watching.

[@A13XzN6]

Hii!! Anyone know if they implemented something new with the V6? i got the v6 esc and it's looks the same like the one in the video..

[@TheShopMiniRC]

What truck did you buy?

[@A13XzN6]

@@TheShopMiniRC It was a gift from my brother, it is the FMS FCX18

[@A13XzN6]

I can provide you the link if u want to check it out.

[@TheShopMiniRC]

@@A13XzN6 if it’s the new lc80, that’s what I show in the video. They may have updated the transmitter though.

[@TheShopMiniRC]

We have a new release fcx18 so I can check that remote to see if it’s a “v6”

[@Enter_a_name15]

What servo do you recommend?

[@TheShopMiniRC]

The new Torq TCM-1022!

[@Enter_a_name15]

@@TheShopMiniRCIs there a cheaper on that would still last? I need to buy one for my FCX18 k10 and the other one died.

[@TheShopMiniRC]

@@Enter_a_name15 if you are looking for a higher torque servo, this one will be the best for the price. You can also look on Amazon for the OGRC high torque to just try to buy a stock replacement

[@Mithun9119]

My G LED keeps on flashing. Can you tell me why please?

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Check your remote batteries. ;)

[@Mithun9119]

@TheShopMiniRC Thanks. Battery was low.

[@NatesRCclips]

Yes the electronics rule😂

[@TheShopMiniRC]

hell yah they do!

[@WilliamHerd-d8z]

where do you get a winch

[@TheShopMiniRC]

there are a few options on ali express. Also. Rogue Gorilla Workshop on etsy has a good one www.etsy.com/listing/1551666500/working-winch-for-124-scx24-gladiator?click_key=42c610cc061edcdb81ad6a0252263139599d7e3e%3A1551666500&click_sum=0bc8bc23&ref=shop_home_feat_1&sts=1

[@Basiltpaul7]

Hii.. Broo... There is any winch that's suitable for 1/18. Plzz rply.....

[@TheShopMiniRC]

there are MANY winch options most just use a 360 Degree servo. Check out some of the stuff 3flow9RC makes as well as NSDRC's micro winch servo. There are also Scale Winches that are fully functional but more for scale looks.

[@jeremyofthejungle]

Can I purchase this controller and bind it to my smasher?

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Yeah. It comes with the esc though and is about $30.

[@samfaitchmir]

@@TheShopMiniRCHi. I’m a french speaking follower so maybe I miss if you give the precise reference (you said it’s a v5 or kind like that). It’s a shame that it didn’t come as a standard combo with the Smasher v2 for instance. Maybe it will in futur ? Keep going your channel is great !

[@TheShopMiniRC]

@@samfaitchmir yes, it’s specifically the remote that comes with the new fcx18 LC80. It has a V5 sticker on the bottom.

[@Kakes676]

New fx118 have trouble make the third an fourth channel to just turn the lights on an off. No luck an the manual is no help

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Hmm should be channel 4. Check my main fcx18 review video If you are actually talking about the fx118 from Furitek, there is no light controller on that rx. The lights are always on.

[@Kakes676]

Cool. I assumed that they programmed the esc to only have two functioning channels. Thank you. Great truck other then that.

[@clairetreasure8153]

Hi thanks for the video can you please make one if you can do it make it have a 1/18 winch because I haven't seen enyone do it and I really want to make mine have a mini winch ❤ thanks 👍

[@TheShopMiniRC]

at some point, we will definitely do a 1/18-1/24 winch video

[@Dad-Dom]

Can you change the rims

[@TheShopMiniRC]

100%! There are thousands or wheel options for these

[@mr_taco_offroad1526]

Hey, I want to do rear steer on my trx4m, what do I do , I clicked becaue I was like ok but I realize they are diff cars, stilled watched, please get.back to me. Thanks

[@TheShopMiniRC]

For the TRX4M you need to get a different remote, receiver and esc. :( traxxas stock electronics aren’t the best. (Or get a special module like the Bastens, I show in a video below) There are a ton of good options out there. You just need a channel 3 with 3 position switch (but that gives full left, full right and center) or even better mixing or a dial I have another video talking about 4ws kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2G8lph6jtSYacUsi=HnLlqJgNMYHwAXzF

[@mr_taco_offroad1526]

@@TheShopMiniRC I was looking at is INJORA MB100 ESC And 6CH Transmitter Receiver For 1/18 1/24 RC Crawlers, will it work where I can click a button to change it form crab to rear to front or to all?

[@TheShopMiniRC]

I dont know about the 6 ch transmitter. I am pretty sure it doesnt have "rear steer mixing" where the front and rear both turn from the steering wheel... but it does have a channel 5 where you can turn the rear there or use the channel 3 3 position again.

[@danon-theautisticmaker8112]

It's too bad that they couldn't have used the 2 reverse (reverse steering, & reverse throttle) switches in rear steer mode to more easily select ur rear steer mode.

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Could have been nice.

[@GhettoCountry1976]

Fck18 electronic rule

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Ty for watching.

[@Jay-ws7tv]

Better than trx4m

[@TheShopMiniRC]

In a lot of ways. Yes.

[@josephlafluer7266]

Made a video with the rear steer on the Hummer.. Thank me later or I will do it before you and add the AI rap music over the video to match!

[@TheShopMiniRC]

eh? I mentioned already that I would do a video on rear steer.

[@jasoncaisley5071]

shit hot ken another really helpful vid thanks

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Glad it helped!!!