Strange question, the gyro in this video doesn’t match the pictures of the gyro in the online store. The mod button is replaced with 2 dip switches. The other strange thing is that the online store pictures look almost identical to the AGFRC gyro. I’m honestly wondering if these 2 gyros are now the same internally but with different markings on the case. Has anyone else noticed this or has anyone purchased either of these recently?
Troy, it’s weird that this video has come out a day after I did a shakedown with my converted TT-02 drifter. It’s good having a 10.5T motor and everything and it does work. The problem is… I’m at a point where I don’t think I want to invest any more money into it because I’ve found that my gyro, a Yeah Racing Hackslider… isn’t very good. Of course it’s based off of the old Power Hobby internals with no suppression or EPA but while I’ve dialed in my settings the way I like, my gyro flat out sucks. So before I throw away even more money in new parts, I’m at a point where I can get either an MST RMX 2.0 ATR with all the “basic” electronics or a 3Racing D5MR V1 and buy the electronics later. Don’t know yet. My TT-02 is fun but yeah, kinda hurts when you see MST’s and Yokomo’s blasting around on track with better control than your own. Anyway, love the videos and I’m glad someone is doing the community a favor in giving sound consumer advice.
Thanks for the kind words. Yes - I am not a fan of the standard Hackslider. The Hackslider mini is actually pretty good though! Whether you proceed with your Tamiya, or go a RWD kit route, you will still need to upgrade the gyro either way. Might as well start planning for it.
Certainly getting the chassis direct from 3racing - look at the bundles and grab a servo at the same time. It works out about the same price as chassis only from a reseller.
Hey I know this is kinda older video but my gyro is in a virtical axes so when I move the car up and down the wheels move do you know how to get it to correct axes ?
I feel like a cheep drift gyro is a rilly bad idea. Haven't tried it personally but I think you could cheep out every thing else and still have a car that drives decently. an Idea for a short posibly stick a gyd450 in a 2wd basher and see how it drifts lol
I agree Alex! That is exactly why I am spending the $$$ to buy all of these cheap gyros. I want to really test them and see just how good/bad they are. I really do like your idea! I almost did that during the pandemic lockdown with a 1/10 2WD race buggy - just to see what happens!
They do NOT. I have tested those extensively. Those, like TSM from Traxxas and AVC from Slektrum are both there to help keep you straight, not to help catch a drift. Different!
It would be cool if at the end you show at chart with all the gyros you’ve tested with a score and price. Maybe a score of different factors. I find myself constantly going back to your old gyro videos to compare how you liked them
As hard as you can possibly get. That is a very high-traction surface. Look at the DS Racing tire lineup. They make some rather hard tires. They provide a chart so you can see the difference. You may also need to add rear camber to reduce your total contact patch.
@@RoadsideRC I was able to track it down. In normal working status, press and hold the"MOD" switch for 4 seconds, yellow LED blinks slowly 3 times, then switch the gain forward or reverse.
hey guys! just got an mst fxx off of msrketplace and noticed it has traxxas TQi reciever with TSM and not a proper drift gyro. Should I invest in a cheapish gyro with what money i have left to spend on rc stuff or wait until i can get spend a bit more and maybe get a futaba or yokomo gyro? also will i be able to run a gyro with the tqi or will i need a new receiver as well? any other general recommendations for a newcomer would be great, thanks for reading !
Yes, you need a good drift gyro. Please wait until you have theoney for a Futaba or ReveD. Yes, you will need to replace the Traxxas radio system. Even if you do get the TSM turned all the way off, the Traxxas radio does not have a way to control a gyro.
@@RoadsideRC got a futaba gyd450! trying to control it with the flysky GT5 but it looks like maybe it cant control it either? cant find where to set the gain
@@wavtype Correct - the GT5 is not ideal for drifting. It really doesn't have a discrete control channel for it. Multiple local folks have tried to use them. Ended up running the gyro through channel 5/6 where you have those dials on the top of the controller. Kind of worms, but not ideal.
I can vouch for this gyro personally, while using a flysky 3 channel remote it functions beautifully,
As always great video 📸
Thanks for the info Calvin!
Great video I use these gyros for speed runs they work great
I bet they would work well for speed runs!
cool tutorial on installing that gyro mate
*thumbs up👍Au👀fully watched*
Thanks Billy!
Thanks for the review Troy!
Hope it was helpful!
@@RoadsideRC very helpful! Troy, do you know about mst rmx 2.5 rtr(brushed). It’s cheaper than the rmx 2.0 rtr.
Doesn’t hold end points will eventually fry your servo. Not bad gyro other than that
Interesting! I didn't see that during my testing.
Strange question, the gyro in this video doesn’t match the pictures of the gyro in the online store. The mod button is replaced with 2 dip switches. The other strange thing is that the online store pictures look almost identical to the AGFRC gyro. I’m honestly wondering if these 2 gyros are now the same internally but with different markings on the case. Has anyone else noticed this or has anyone purchased either of these recently?
That is odd!!
I'm surprised they didn't change the name if they updated it.
100% would not be surprised if it shared internals with another gyro.
Troy, it’s weird that this video has come out a day after I did a shakedown with my converted TT-02 drifter. It’s good having a 10.5T motor and everything and it does work. The problem is… I’m at a point where I don’t think I want to invest any more money into it because I’ve found that my gyro, a Yeah Racing Hackslider… isn’t very good. Of course it’s based off of the old Power Hobby internals with no suppression or EPA but while I’ve dialed in my settings the way I like, my gyro flat out sucks.
So before I throw away even more money in new parts, I’m at a point where I can get either an MST RMX 2.0 ATR with all the “basic” electronics or a 3Racing D5MR V1 and buy the electronics later.
Don’t know yet. My TT-02 is fun but yeah, kinda hurts when you see MST’s and Yokomo’s blasting around on track with better control than your own.
Anyway, love the videos and I’m glad someone is doing the community a favor in giving sound consumer advice.
Thanks for the kind words.
Yes - I am not a fan of the standard Hackslider. The Hackslider mini is actually pretty good though!
Whether you proceed with your Tamiya, or go a RWD kit route, you will still need to upgrade the gyro either way. Might as well start planning for it.
You would be better off buying the d5 and electronics, you will end up with a far better car and electronics for the same price
Certainly getting the chassis direct from 3racing - look at the bundles and grab a servo at the same time. It works out about the same price as chassis only from a reseller.
Hey I know this is kinda older video but my gyro is in a virtical axes so when I move the car up and down the wheels move do you know how to get it to correct axes ?
This gyro only works laid down. You will need to re-orient the gyro.
@@RoadsideRC thank you it worked as soon as I done it I love your videos and I wish there was somewhere close to bowling green ky I could drift
Could you try out power HD G1 gyro it’s round $40 made for rc drift car. More affordable than the yokomo and revé d.
Happy to try it!
@@RoadsideRC great, I’d like to see how it compares with the higher end gyros. 👍🏽
Same!
I feel like a cheep drift gyro is a rilly bad idea. Haven't tried it personally but I think you could cheep out every thing else and still have a car that drives decently. an Idea for a short posibly stick a gyd450 in a 2wd basher and see how it drifts lol
I agree Alex! That is exactly why I am spending the $$$ to buy all of these cheap gyros. I want to really test them and see just how good/bad they are.
I really do like your idea! I almost did that during the pandemic lockdown with a 1/10 2WD race buggy - just to see what happens!
Really like the trans am body. Link to where I can get one? And did you paint it?
I purchased it used.
I believe it is this body: amzn.to/3AbSslC
Rcmart has 2 different ones, the older one and a slightly newer one for all your bandit reenactment needs
Hey Troy, what about a receiver with a built in gyro like a dumbo x6fg. Do those work for drifting??
They do NOT.
I have tested those extensively.
Those, like TSM from Traxxas and AVC from Slektrum are both there to help keep you straight, not to help catch a drift. Different!
It would be cool if at the end you show at chart with all the gyros you’ve tested with a score and price.
Maybe a score of different factors. I find myself constantly going back to your old gyro videos to compare how you liked them
Thanks for the tip! I appreciate that!
Hey, I'm drifting on eva (foam) surface. What would you recommend for lowest grip tires
As hard as you can possibly get. That is a very high-traction surface.
Look at the DS Racing tire lineup. They make some rather hard tires. They provide a chart so you can see the difference.
You may also need to add rear camber to reduce your total contact patch.
Thanks so much!!!
Is this the exact same as the agfrc v3
I don't believe so. The physical case looks similar, but the programing inside may be different.
Would you happen to know how to reverse the gain in this gyro. I opened the thing in the car and lost the instruction sheet it came with. Thanks
You say reverse the gain. Do you mean the direction?
@@RoadsideRC yes, sorry
@@RoadsideRC I was able to track it down. In normal working status, press and hold the"MOD" switch for 4 seconds, yellow LED blinks slowly 3 times, then switch the gain forward or reverse.
@elvissosa76 Glad you got it! Sorry I wasn't able to get back to you sooner - had to take care of my day-job! :)
hi, can u test out budget gyro name Unity. Its quite popular in my country. I just wonder its good or just same as other budget gyro. :)
I can't find a gyro by that name for sale anywhere. Can you give me more information on it?
@@RoadsideRC Unity UR 710 that the name. :D
hey guys! just got an mst fxx off of msrketplace and noticed it has traxxas TQi reciever with TSM and not a proper drift gyro. Should I invest in a cheapish gyro with what money i have left to spend on rc stuff or wait until i can get spend a bit more and maybe get a futaba or yokomo gyro? also will i be able to run a gyro with the tqi or will i need a new receiver as well? any other general recommendations for a newcomer would be great, thanks for reading !
Yes, you need a good drift gyro. Please wait until you have theoney for a Futaba or ReveD.
Yes, you will need to replace the Traxxas radio system. Even if you do get the TSM turned all the way off, the Traxxas radio does not have a way to control a gyro.
@@RoadsideRC got a futaba gyd450! trying to control it with the flysky GT5 but it looks like maybe it cant control it either? cant find where to set the gain
@@wavtype Correct - the GT5 is not ideal for drifting. It really doesn't have a discrete control channel for it.
Multiple local folks have tried to use them. Ended up running the gyro through channel 5/6 where you have those dials on the top of the controller. Kind of worms, but not ideal.
@@RoadsideRC appreciate you taking the time to help out , last question : is there a solid budget transmitter/receiver i should start out with ?