What’s the BEST Remote for your 4WS RC Crawler? [FlySky GT5 Remote Controller + Rear Steer = GOLD]

[@westdesertwheeler]

I am Logan and I approve this message!

[@highnoonhobby]

Hahaha I love it, cheers buddy 🍻🍻 can’t wait to get crawlin’ with you again, its been too long. I might need to move south at this point 😂

[@adub1440]

Broseph… I’ve been searching for DAYS trying to figure out how to control my new crawler w 4ws with a Traxxas tqi combo I had laying around.. finally realized I just need the right controller with the functionality of aux channels, which lead me here. THIS VIEDO was the most informational piece of info I have found and I appreciate you man!! 😂 sorry for the rant but you made understanding this super simple 🙏

[@highnoonhobby]

Hahaha heck yeah!! No need to apologize-I really appreciate the positive feedback!! The fact that you learned something means that I'm doin' something right! But I'm glad ya got it all figured out, and I hope you're enjoying the 4WS experience! 🤙🏼🤘🏼

[@adub1440]

@@highnoonhobby yessir! I recently bought a used redcat Everest 10 from a local old RC head around here for $75 ( lots of 55+ communities around me, cool to see older dudes still rippin RC 😆 ) with the rear steer kit already installed but he wouldn’t let the spektrum rugged controller for that price, understandably. So I ended up buying a cheap knockoff from Amazon just to test it out and it has all the channels I need, including two potentiometer ( learned that from you 🤣)knobs on Chan 5 & 6 , plus Chan 4 has a 3 way switch right where your thumb sits so I can run the rear steer from any one of those ! I’ve had stampedes and rustlers for years me and my friends love bash sessions, but we’re getting into crawling now and this Everest is a perfect starter for me. Piled up some rocks on my yard to start off with ( no natural rock piles here in central FL like I’ve seen in your videos ) and I plan on hitting some of the courses around here..I already found out how useful the rws is in tight spots. super excited tho! PS I’ve subbed after watching this video and love all the content!!!

[@Mr.Wednesday.]

Alec is one hell of a proper nerd! Congrats on reaching such a level!

[@highnoonhobby]

Hahaha much appreciated! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@evintacy7272]

Man that’s an awesome giveaway Alex! 😊

[@highnoonhobby]

Thanks Evin!! I’m pretty stoked, it’s my first ever giveaway that I’ve hosted!

[@mikebird8290]

DEFINITELY GT5 FOR THE WIN✌🏼

[@highnoonhobby]

Agreed!! Thanks for the feedback brotha! 🍻🍻

[@WreckitRalphie]

I need me on of them thumbthingys. Great video btw

[@highnoonhobby]

That can be accomplished!! I'll respond to your email asap! 🤘🏼

[@evintacy7272]

I didn’t know about the g7p! Love all 3 my fly sky ,gt3b, gt3c ,gt5 …… I want try the g7p thanks Alex!!😊

[@highnoonhobby]

The G7P is pretty nifty!! Definitely one I’ll be trying out soon. Cheers! 🤘🏼🍻

[@evintacy7272]

@@highnoonhobby Me to thanks to you it’s in my cart on Amazon for like total 75$ I may just charge it haha 😆 Thanks man

[@kimandreblesvik3451]

I use Sanwa mt4 for my 4ws steering in competition. Using the lever for the rear wheels. No mod necessary. Love it.

[@highnoonhobby]

Great input, thanks for sharing! I'll have to check the Sanwa out-you're not the first person to mention it now.

[@Pavillon-Noir]

love my flysky gt5: cheap and perfect for 4WS

[@highnoonhobby]

Exactly!! Thanks for the feedback! 🤘🏼

[@troysawyers9781]

I was only getting 2 days of crawling out of the AA batteries. I converted it over to 800mah 2s lipo. I can get a week worth of crawling out of a charge.

[@highnoonhobby]

Jeez, that's not great at all-but what a difference! I love using the lipo as opposed to the AA batts-it's just a better experience all around.

[@jweatherly26]

I wound up hooking up my rear steer to ch4 which is only full left/right which is not as precise but I can flip it so quickly I haven't had an issue with it, however I am not crawling comp only fun.

[@highnoonhobby]

Ohh that's an interesting idea! I like the granularity of having the dial, but I like the idea of the switch as well! Definitely lots of options and no right way to do it-that's for sure! 🤘🏼

[@just_inolredneck8319]

When I got my dx5c came with a receiver.. and I love it.. being I only have one rig with 4ws

[@highnoonhobby]

Ohhh I need to check my box and see if mine did or not-I think it was just the controller. But I personally think that should be standard practice at this point-especially with no standardization between companies.

[@just_inolredneck8319]

@@highnoonhobby I’m not sure if the rugged comes with it. But I know that the dx5c did.

[@R.B_B]

I use the Noble nb4 good, too. What is the model of those sunglasses? I use prescription. I like that for use over my prescription.

[@highnoonhobby]

The NB4 is definitely a great option! I've considered getting one many times, but just haven't been able to cough up the dough. But I'll check when I get home and let you know! 🤘🏼🤙🏼

[@gym_ride_repeat3739]

Does the nb4 have a potentiometer roller knob?

[@EliasC425]

Try a flysky g7p, Works alot better for rear steer imo.

[@highnoonhobby]

Nice! I actually mention the G7P in this video, but I haven’t managed to get my hands on one yet-I’ll certainly make that my next priority! 🤘🏼

[@EliasC425]

@@highnoonhobbyI use my gt5 for all my bashers, i like the feel and control of it better. But the side knob on the g7p makes 1 hand driving possible with 4ws. Feels cheaper built than the gt5 tho, with better features.

[@TheAmericanUhate]

Yeah I like the radiolink rc6gs over the flysky for this. It has that VR side knob, with a 3d printed wheel on it, it's almost perfect to rear steer with the left hand while driving with the right. As far as functionality, it beats the flysky by far as well. Can program any channel, dual rates, channel mixing, etc.. I have one on my phoenix, it runs 2wd, front wheel drive, 4wd, overdrive, neutral, lights on/off, winch, and it takes anything from 2s to 4s. Have a 2s lipo with 4000mah in it now. Sure it's older looking, not as pretty, but it works 100% and is in the same budget price range as your flysky.

[@highnoonhobby]

Great input, thank you so much for sharing your insights!! I know more than one person that absolutely loves this controller-sounds like I need to get my hands on one and try it out. Cheers! 🤘🏼🤙🏼🤘🏼🍻

[@jeffro7p202]

I have the gt5 also and love it but i hated the weak trigger spring so i swapped it out for the one in my traxxas tq that came with my trx4m. Its the exact same size spring just stronger. Super easy fix

[@Tucky79]

Do those pots on the GT5 return to center like the steering wheel for the front does or do you have to manually return it to center?

[@Adub86]

I still think the radio link is by far superior. The rear steer knob, and dig button are in the perfect spot.

[@highnoonhobby]

Seems like you’re not the only one! I’ll have to give it a shot and see what I think, I’ve just heard mixed reviews about Radio Link’s receivers before. Seems like they may have sorted that out, though.

[@johngisbourne7197]

the 5 step rws is perfect. how do you get back to perfect center with the poti ?

[@highnoonhobby]

The Poti has a bit of physical feedback as it returns to center, but I'm mostly looking at my tires to ensure I'm centered. I do agree that is an advantage of the stepped controls, though! 🤙🏼

[@79SRB]

Thank you sir. Kinda wish you would have done this vid a few months ago, lol. But very good info. I run a gt3c and a gt5 and I certainly haven't found a reason to buy another control. Maybe ever.

[@highnoonhobby]

Hahaha I know how that goes 😂 but thank you for taking the time to watch either way! And I’m pretty much in the same boat, any controller from here will just be tested for scientific purposes 😂🤘🏼

[@CasperRc81]

I know Logan comps with it. But it’s good they did that. If your comping for time you don’t want to sit there and try to guess your rear wheels position or try to center it at zero the best you can. Turning a potentiometer trim knob. -like driving with a trim knob only😂. -makes sense to have 25% then 100% think a lot guys set their radios up like that. At least for the rtr they did not mix the one channel with two servos that’s dumb and still allows you to steer the rear only if needed. Kind of like complaining about sub par servos well yes it’s an rtr. Like your channel rtr complaints are ah not necessary. Complain about the sloppy dig on the Capra mechanism now you’ve got one. Trying to not justify poor purchases like a radio with a HOBBY idk. Why don’t we quit buying axial traxxas and vanquish and just buy idk $150 knock off scx10 clones off Amazon. -I sound like a spektrum fanboy well idk. It was cheaper then futaba when I bought my first dx4c in 2015 and still works great, wasn’t total bottom of the barrel. It’s been soaked spilled in beverages rain storms. My scroll knob is completely broken of and have to use sharp object on the dial🤣. No anger here just sharing another perspective thanks for the content happy new year.

[@highnoonhobby]

Cheers man, I appreciate the feedback! Haha it’s all in good fun, I definitely take no offense to your opinion 🤘🏼 I certainly don’t want anyone to think im giving expert advice-I’m learning along like any other newbie in the hobby. I actually have no quarrels with the Spektrum stuff besides the high price tag, but you’re absolutely right-we’re much further in at this point than is worth complaining about the price tag too much. I do have to say, I much prefer driving the rear steer on a knob rather than on steps. I feel I have much more fine control and don’t get knocked off the rock nearly as much with the knob as I do when trying to step between 1/4 or even 1/8 steps which jolt the whole buggy, especially with even slightly higher than stock torque servos. But again, mine is just my own opinion! Hope you’re having a fantastic holidays my friend-thanks for sharing!! 🙏🏼🤙🏼

[@sirclimbs-a-lot9020]

I highly recommend the Kool Thing RC mod moving the gt5 potentiometer to the grip, if you haven't tried it.

[@highnoonhobby]

Ohhh I'll have to look into that!! Thank you for the input!! 🤘🏼🤙🏼

[@sirclimbs-a-lot9020]

@@highnoonhobby Sure thing. This does create a new problem, 'cause once you have a 4ws controller setup that you really like, you start looking around at other RCs and thinking that you need to convert more of them to 4ws.

[@copyminkey]

What about the DumboRC DDF 350? I found a video that really dials in the 4WS I'll be making the conversion soon. I'm just curious what you think about the Dumbo 350 Remote? It has all the options to steer which ever direction you want with the turn of the front tires or opposite of the front tires. Have you tried the 350 before? I'd definitely love to hear your thoughts on the remote and it's capabilities, thanks for your time brother and for the awesome video.

[@carbonarne675]

Finally found the video I searched the last 4 days

[@highnoonhobby]

Heck yeah, glad you found us! 🤘🏼🤙🏼

[@carbonarne675]

@@highnoonhobby man im bingi f your videos while building on my first RC crawler!

[@801rccrawlers2]

Flysky nb4 for me.

[@highnoonhobby]

Great choice, I absolutely love the fit and finish of the NB4 👌🏼🤘🏼

[@gym_ride_repeat3739]

Does the nb4 have a potentiometer roller knob?

[@801rccrawlers2]

Yes a few, I run 4ws and a winch with them

[@darrenfigg1096]

Anyone else have issues using channel 6 with rear steer servo? Can’t figure out why but moved to channel 5 and works perfectly now.

[@customrccrawlerz8137]

How would you run a winch on it

[@highnoonhobby]

Personally, if I had to run a winch on a GT-5, I'd put it on the other potentiometer that I'm not using for rear steer. Then I could actually control the speed of the winch with the knob as well. Great question, thanks!

[@evintacy7272]

I switched to a two cell Alex ! There a jst plug in there !

[@highnoonhobby]

Great to know, thanks for sharing, Evin! I appreciate you dropping in here! I thought I’d see a JST plug in there!

[@hanau73]

How many channels does my RX need for a 4WS set up?

[@highnoonhobby]

You'll need at least a steering and throttle channel as well as one auxiliary channel for the rear servo.

[@Love2Wander]

Looking at getting a new controller this might be the one. Trying to keep it cheap because my crawling is just a hobby. Stay safe

[@highnoonhobby]

This is certainly a great budget option, one of the better ones in my opinion. You as well, cheers! 🤘🏼🤙🏼🤘🏼🍻

[@ryankadota6005]

Hey Alec, the one thing I do like about the Gt5 is that it is pretty small feeling in my hands. But I do think my Radiolink is much better in the ergonomics of where they placed the know for my rear steer set up. I can use my thumb on my hand that holds the radio to turn the rear steer dial. That way I can still use my free hand to steer the front axle, since I can't do a 1 hand steer cause of my tiny thumbs! Lol. Anyways my friend Have a Merry Xmas 🎄🎄

[@highnoonhobby]

Howdy Ryan!! Thanks for dropping in and sharing your knowledge!! That’s great to know-I personally have heard mixed things about the Radio Link, but if you and Tee have both loved yours, then maybe I should see what’s up with them. The GT5 just feels so much better in my hand that I can’t seem to switch away from it-plus the price is right 😂 thanks for the thoughts, my friend-cheers!! 🤘🏼🍻

[@highnoonhobby]

And merry Christmas brotha! Let’s get out on the rocks again soon, I miss ya man!

[@ryankadota6005]

@@highnoonhobby Absolutely brotha, I'm dying to get out on the rocks, it's been to long! 🍻

[@DavePinnock]

I use rechargeable AA batteries, they seem to last for ages

[@highnoonhobby]

Really? Hmmm, that’s good to know-I usually only get a few runs out of mine.

[@DavePinnock]

@@highnoonhobby Yeah one set will easily last me all day. I have considered switching to a lipo as I think you can use one, just never got around to finding out what will fit

[@edsadventures3575]

I am Ed and I 2nd approve this message! Haha

[@highnoonhobby]

😂😂😂 I love it, thanks Ed!! 🤘🏼

[@marktree887]

Put the rear servo on channel 1 so that the rear automatically centers and your front servo on channel 6. You’ll thank me....

[@111JZilla]

Alec, can you recommend a transmitter that has a potentiometer for rear wheel steer and also has MOA mixing options for running say electronic overdrive and front / rear dig? I have a MOA with rear wheel steer and the best I’ve found so far is the spectrum rugged transmitter. It allows me to have front dig, overdrive and 4WS on the main steering wheel or a on a three position switch. I’d love to be able to rear steer with a dial and have rear dig as well…

[@highnoonhobby]

Actually, the FlySky G7P might be exactly what you're looking for! I'd suggest checking it out-Cameron just started running one and the mixing options are incredible, not to mention it has a potentiometer and stepped dial as well!

[@111JZilla]

@@highnoonhobby thank you for the suggestion. I appreciate it!

[@cardboardcrawlersrc8805]

Blow thru batteries 😂 no doubt

[@highnoonhobby]

Ohhh yeah, most definitely. 😂

[@WillB.6759]

Good morning...

[@highnoonhobby]

Hahaha good mornin my friend, and a happy New Year’s Eve! 🤘🏼

[@chrisguitar1268]

I love my radio link, you GT5 people must get paid by them.

[@highnoonhobby]

Hahahaha wouldn't that be nice 😂

[@WillB.6759]

He said Junk😂😂😂

[@highnoonhobby]

😂😂😂 niiiice

[@anon556]

Dial control sucks. Ive used both for countless hours and switchable meshed proportional control modes are by far superior. This is also how true 4ws vehicles work.

[@highnoonhobby]

Very fair! I appreciate you providing your feedback-on scale rigs I find the granularity of the dial works well for me.

[@Ziptietechnician]

If it is easier to use than my dx5d rugged. Im sold. I hate that remote. User interface is horrible. I want to throw it every time i use it.

[@highnoonhobby]

Hahaha the Rugged is definitely not my favorite interface at all-there really aren't a ton of great interfaces out there, in my opinion, but I think the GT5 is better than the Rugged in terms of ease of use.

[@Ziptietechnician]

@highnoonhobby update. I ended up getting one. Absolutely love it. Perfect controller for crawling and bashing. Very easy to use and setup.

[@SlavaRC]

😱🙂🤩💥💯👍💪👏👏👏

[@highnoonhobby]

🤘🏼🤙🏼🍻🤘🏼🤙🏼🍻

[@garrettmcdaniel1207]

Good video but could have been done in 5 minutes.

[@jerryhermann7233]

Dude! Get on with it already! Bla bla bla. Wheres the crawling?

[@ApolloChiu]

Talk to much

[@mikebird8290]

I run a lipo got off eBay for gt5 come in 2pack cheep

[@highnoonhobby]

Nice!! I just started runnin a lipo in mine this past weekend and it's absolutely a game-changer! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@mikebird8290]

@@highnoonhobby COOL definitely better than batteries