Backlight for Spektrum DX3S,R ????
 

I caught wind (not a fart) that someone or a company either sells or will install a backlight in your Spektrum TX, Anybody hear this ?

For the big brained fellows such as BrianG, What would it take to install a back light of some sort in these TX's , obvisously the Horizon Warentee will be voided.

Any ideas ???? :neutral::neutral:

I did find a couple thread/posts on forums but I'd rather take instructions from someone whom I know and can trust
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/archi.../t-162753.html

Are you sure it wasn't a fart? I've never heard of such a thing... :rofl:

Though I would like to try it on my DX2 and a few chargers.

i did it to two of my old Ice chargers. pretty easy stuff, if you take your time and are careful. a tiny bit of soldering was the most technical it got.

I think the critical thing is where to tapp into the existing stuff and what bulbs/LEDs would be best ???
Hopeing for more than a shot in the dark ?

I did a pair of ice chargers and a pair of mrc chargers with kits I got off ebay. Not difficult but you need clean hands (no vaseline)...

I cannot remember the name but the guy was in barbados or something like that and the name was island something...

Is the KY warming gel OK ??

A wealth of knowledge as always, Thank you Mr. Pimple

Keep it out of your eyes and you should be fine.

I am glad you have such a clever nick name for me. I think I will stick to bondoscrot for you. I can imagine having freshly mixed bondo applied to the ole' skin chandeliers, would be quite "interesting"... Bondo gets hot as it dries... And unless you wax it would be painful to remove!

James, dude, that, I believe, is the worst mental image I've ever got from a post on the interwebs... :whip: How do you keep it up? Do tell...

@Bondo: Back on topic, I think the best way to get backlighting on your transmitter is to upgrade it to a 3PK or 4PK :lol: J/K

Or, just get one of those clip on book lights. :smile:

I would like to stress that I have never applied any sort of activated body filler to my nether regions.

Bondoscrot, on the other hand, likes to dabble in that sort of sick and twisted stuff. His partner in crime is of course Harold (spazticized)... I just hope they DO NOT have photo documentation of this kind of unacceptable and disgusting behavior.

Bondoscrot is fine, ben called way worse anyway ? Whatever floats your boat bossman.
Yes, the chemical reaction of the mud solidifying does burn on sensitive areas fer sure ! Thats how I wax the ol' "coin purse" for a cleaner presentation !

Bondo and Spaztix? So would that be the opposite of Goldmember?

Hmm, so many ideas and posts I can't keep up w/them all ?

I just thought a bright Red back light would be super cool, not to mention maybe useful and handy ?

Would be cool for sure, but practicality might dictate otherwise. Might be cheaper to get a 3PK, just sayin' :intello:

Led's are becoming my latest obsession.

Here's an interesting tidbit for ya Bondo. I don't know much about the charger in question, but all you would need for this is some operating voltage in the proper range.

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/s...ip-White_(1mtr)

I have one of these in front of me. They are very bright. This strip comes to you a meter at a time. Within this meter, are 60 bright little boogers. Divided into groups of 3, they can be cut and used.

Cut, Wire it up, then all you have to do is figure out where to stick it. LOL

:yes: It's only about 3mm thick.

If your charger uses 12 volts as a power supply, wire it up to that. If your charger is getting power, then it's display is lit up.

Crap! I just realized you're talking a transmitter? Right? LOL

I'm not going to edit this. Now you can do your charger too if you wanna.

I hear ya, but selling my DX3S and the 10 Receivers to buy another TX and 10 RX's to have a light display, definitely not practical.

Great you caught this, saves me from having to break your balls.
Wounderful suggestion Sir !
Me and a buddy bought several different kinds of Plane/Heli LEDs from HC, when I get them I surely will look into cutting some up. I should be able to tap into the TX's Lipo (3s 800mah w/Castle Voltage regulator) for the juice I need.
I am adventurous about doing stuff like this but a tick hesitant to mod my 250.00 TX even more ? The price to pay for uniqness I reckon ?

Weirdos...

I looked up backlights for the dx6i- there are some good tutorials and very cheap kits out there, simple wiring too. Might have a dabble over easter when I have some holiday time..

Yup. But I don't see Spektrums getting backlighting unless they make a screen with it already, as an OEM feature or as an add-on. One can always hope...

As an aside, here's my little foray into LEDs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv-25Ec4lbQ

I put these on my dragsters for visibility when racing in the dark.

Interesting thing you said that sike, I'm listening to a heli/plane podcast, and also remembered about my computer modding stuff I'm about to buy...

I could, theoretically, toss it in my case (computer case), surround the transparent window, and have the same effect as a cold cathode.. interesting..

And I was looking at my monitor, and noticed behind it (my wall) is quite bare... I could pick up some blue or red, and put it on my monitor facing the wall to have a nice glow effect....

Hmm

Bondo, look what I found:

http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...onversion.html

Cool, Thanks Bro !

I talked to this guy at lenth, he's another on of those Mad Scientist Electronic Geniuses, also has some serious credentials. I sent him some $ to order the parts and show I'm commited and I'll be shipping him my TX next week for the full treatment. I also will be sending the lipo telementry dealie-O I bought from HC, he will look into it and possibly do a screen for it as well ?
Should be very Cool :yipi:

Thanks for the link to the mods...I am considering this as well

This is one of his red panels for the DX3S

http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/o...anel_red_1.jpg[/QUOTE]

It'll be red when unit is off and when on it have a red LED shown through the red panel.

I like where this thread is going, any tips for the metal thumb wheels while we're at it. I saw a few companies that make those as well for the Dx3r/s. The plastic is either getting old or the sensor is worn out. Metal would be nice.

Oh and how hard are those skins in terms of application?

There's also this..
http://www.eastrc.org/shop.cgi/page=...70186556.16384

Works on DX3R, DX3S, and others..

The thumb is still to expensive for my tastes, since it's only used once in while I haven;t commited to buy one yet, Curious to hear someones experiences with one myself ?

The skins are easy to apply, caution and taking your time is very importatnt. These decals stick like a SOB so any mistakes made are a permanent F-up.
They are extremely durable and the cool factor is through the roof with the hundreds of designs and colors availible. The only con is their expensive.
Prep is also important, a good TX cleaning with Q-tips w/alcohol first would be highly recomended.

I was thinking of getting one for my dx3s, so many folks at my track have the same radio. I was keeping my eyes on the blue flames skin. Very attractive.

Yup, same here. I have 12 RC buddys, we all the DX3S/R's and I had to have something different. Mines all Pimped out :yes:

Looks Bitchin'
 

Here it is.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...S/P4290013.jpg

YOU TUBE LINKY
http://www.youtube.com/user/bondonut.../0/XfFTpi1IHgI


THANKS SUNNYTX !

Bondo...that is surely pimped! Did you do the li-po mod as well?

IIRC I think he got the full package (hehe)
LiPo, Lights, blahblahblah.

All I need is a little Gold Pimp Cup for it !:whistle:

Yes I did, heres the thread explaining as well as input from other members
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22091

Rawfuls likes my Package, Hope James don't think I'm moving in on you to scoop you up ?

I'm supposed to be on retirement!
Grrr

Bro, that thing is SWEET!!! I'm late to the party... so I'll go back and read. But is it something a guy could do himself and save money? I'm fairly adept at soldering electronics.

Also... where did you get those skins for that radio? That is the radio I use... so I'd like to know. I'd also like to know more about running it off a lipo, so I'll check yer link.
Thanks!

Here ya go Bro,
http://www.rcidcustom.com/mm5/mercha...ory_Code=RCD07