Radiolink RC8X issues you need to know!
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2023
- Radiolink RC8X issues you need to know!
Update 6/19/23, new firmware update from radiolink 1.1.5, please read comment section for what changes to my RC8X.
Update: read the comment section from Radiolink, they explain some issues regarding blind spot and Fhss protocol selection, information might answer some of the issues i discovered.
"Binding is not the issue".
This will be my personal experience with the RC8X, I did a latency test video if you want to check it out link will be in this video, this might "not" be an issue to all RC8X unit circulating around the marketplace, I just sharing what I have gone thru with my personal unit. I would very disappointing if you drive all the way to a location and found out you can't successfully bind to your pre-bind car or Lose connection while tuning your valuable RC (example you are approaching your Arrma 8s infraction after a speed run, you are about lay down your radio too close to the rc which still running, then you have the risk of losing connection between radio and receiver).
Binding to the receiver is not the issue, the problem happens when the radio less than 10 inch away from the receiver, I experience signal drop and unsuccessful connection, my Radio link have a blind spot.
I not saying don't buy RC8X, just be careful, test it first, and check.
I am hoping that I will not fine another issue after publishing this video, this will surely extremely disappointing.
Thank you, guys, for watching and I really appreciate your support.
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Hi, sir. This is after-sales of RadioLink products. Thank you for your support. Here you mentioned 2 problems of RC8X. We are pleased to provide more details for you, so you can better know what happened. 1. The first problem is caused by signal block. RC8X comes with RadioLink R8FG receive, with two antennas. There is signal amplification in R8FG, so too close distance between the tranamitter and receiver will cause signal block even though the binding is finished. If the transmitter and R8FG receiver are too close, it is easy to cause signal block, and the binding cannot be successful. After the binding is successful, if transmitter and R8FG receiver are too close (for example, within 50 centimeters), the signal may be lost. Bring the transmitter and R8FG receiver farther apart, the signal loss will disappear automatically. So please do not keep R8FG receiver and transmitter too close when binding or operating the model. Sorry we did not let more people know about it. Actually we are planning take some tutorials on "signal block". Here is the video tutorial for your reference: ruclips.net/video/0hWwRhiDdZE/видео.html Hope it will be helpful for you to know what happened.
Thanks you for clarifying the signal block in closed range, i did try the r6fg single antenna receiver, have a close range blind spot too, anyway i am glad you informed me with the problem and i have make sure i distance the transmitter and receiver accordingly, thanks again. 👍🏻
Just got the rc8x and while setting ut up and tuning it the AAA batteries inside blew up. What woukd cause that?
@@fullsend1990 oh very sorry that happen to you, message radiolink and the seller immediately and send some photos too, it might be a faulty battery, but i really don’t know, you can remove the aaa battery holder and replace it with a compatible lipo battery.
Well, is that in the manual?? And if so, was the manual still done by a translator in a computer?? Ill just say this...vernacular is sorta important unless your goal is to confuse.
Why you lying?
And the second problem is because of different receiver protocol. There are FHSS V1 and V2 protocol in receiver setting. PWM output resolution of FHSS V1 is 2048, and the resolution of V2 is 4096. V2 can achieve a more precise operation.
You can click "Receiver List" to check whether the receiver belongs to V1 or V2 protocol. FHSS V1 Receiver list includes receivers such as R8FG V1.0, R7FG, R6FG, and so on. V2 Receiver list only includes R8FG V2.0. So If you are binding R8FG to RC8X, check what version is your R8FG. R8FG V1.0 (with production date before Feb. 6, 2023) supports FHSS V1 protocol, not V2; R8FG V2.0 (with production date on or after Feb. 6, 2023) supports both V1 and V2 protocol. If protocol of R8FG is selected incorrectly, some functions will not work properly. If you are binding R7FG, R6FG or any other model receivers to RC8X, Select FHSS V1. If the protocol of these receivers is selected incorrectly, there will be no binding. So please make sure you check the "Receiver List" and then choose the right protocol, so that your receiver can work well with RC8X. Here is a video tutorial for you: ruclips.net/video/6dypWw92mWY/видео.html And here is the detailed manual of RC8X for your reference: www.radiolink.com/rc8x_manual If any question when using RadioLink products please feel free to contact us. Our email is: after_service@radiolink.com.cn
Awesome information, i am glad your company share very important setting and info with different receiver version, thanks so much for letting me know 😊👍🏻👍🏻.
I have the same issue. My radio is loosing connection with the receiver. Flashing the signal every time. I am using the correct protocol V2 to new receiver that came in the box.
I am frustrated because we do not have port to charge the battery. Am I crazy? Best current radio doesn’t have port to charge. Wow
@@sonarfleet2375 the usb c port not designed for charging according to the manual and so far i am still using 8 Aaa eneloop battery so far it drain the charge quite fast, pretty disappointing, using lipo battery need to be charge external charger.
@@sonarfleet2375 binding new receiver need to be minimum 60cm away, and (turning it on) standard operation of the radio (even successful bind) always need to be more than 60cm away or you will lose signal (blind spot), closer than 60cm will not connect successfully, that is why the receiver is blinking, Sadly that’s the rc8x hardware flaw.
Hi my friend hope you are well.
For the first part of the video, I read in the manual under binding “Put the transmitter and the receiver close to each other (about 60 centimeters). Note: The close distance of the transmitter and receiver may cause signal block, which leads to unsuccessful binding or signal loss.”
So hope this helps👍🏻
Hello thanks for you feedback 😊, all 4 radiolink receivers i have, don’t have problem binding, only losing connection when the radio closer to the receiver (less than 10 inch or so), earlier i didn’t know radiolink have a blind spot, either my rc8x is very close to the receiver antenna, making the signal fluctuates, servo function some what twitchy and connection unstable, i had never had any problem (with blind spot at close range) with other cheaper radio and also with my flysky and sanwa radio, for me it is very risky to lose connection, like what happen to my kyosho USA-1 while i am setting it up 2 nights ago, lucky i grab it in time before it hit the wall of my room (with very minor scrape in my arm). To sum it all up, just as long my radiolink is far away from the receiver by a foot or so, it should be working fine. But it should be this way.
@@oliverstoys8411 overall i am thinking of getting the rc8x so what do think of it and what other suggestions is a good and a reliable transmitter because i am lost😅
@@AbdullaAbdulla-ou9no i do believe the rc8x have several great advantages In features, awesome display and functions, but latency speed and response is somewhat average because of the older fhss protocol radiolink is using, my rc8x blind spot might be isolated to my unit, but I don’t really know, for now i think Flysky NB4 (4 to 8channel) will be the best value all around radio( $200 usd and up included 2 receivers), receiver price went up a little ($30 usd), i hoping they release a newer model soon, just improve the touch color display brightness. For the best radio definitely will be either ($300usd range up) sanwa MT-5 or futaba 4pm or higher model, but receivers are very pricey and radio is limited to 4 channel only.
@@oliverstoys8411 what do you think of the fs nb4 pro? And does the fs noble nb4 has gyro?
@@oliverstoys8411 did u experience this loss of signal with the cheaper rc4gs or rc6gs V3 versions?
1000 thank you for having warned.. I wanted one precisely for my Monster Truck and a Limits arma v2.. by chance I came across this video.. I will wait for the new version
If you happen to have the rc8x radio, just make sure your radio stay away from the car more than 60cm, because of the blind spot (signal drop), for me i would not use this radio for any high power and speed rc cars, once you lose connection between radio and car, bye bye 💵💵💵. So far regarding range I didn’t have the chance to test it yet.
Mine have no problems..
But I did notice if you tighten the screw's to tight on the steering knob module and opisit side both sides have 2 screws ..if they are to tight, you will have problems .. hope this helps
Thanks for your info 👍🏻.
I don’t have any issues with mine!! You’re obviously doing something bro
I am glad you a contented with your radio, everyone have different opinions about this radio, but i am not the only person who very disappointed with this radio, many prominent youtube content creator stop using it after they review it (sponsored), because of weird issues and underwhelming performance compare to other with the same price range, radiolink does perform well in other type of vehicle (like crawler, slow rc and basher) but not what i commonly use. In the end of the day what makes you happy thats all it matters.
That's how that signal is broadcast, just like the one that has the flip up antenna. If you point antenna right at it, it will loose signal. But if you keep the antenna at a 45 degree angle it will just fine.
Thanks for the info 👍🏻, i have the r6fg with the single antenna use in this video same issue (blind spot), and re-test 3 r8fg making sure the twin antenna does not cross each other or direction going to the opposite, still have a blind spot, I just need the rc8x to be more than 3 feet away from the receiver to operate normally and no fluctuating signal drop.
I KNEW I WASNT THE ONLY ONE!!!!
I don’t want to sound like a broken record, found another issue with my RC8x, don’t leave your battery inside, it will drain it to zero, it happen several times, this February 2024 i test the enveloop battery voltage and surprisingly it reads 0 volt in 2 weeks or even less, even the unit turn OFF, it consume 0.05a, it’s estimated consumes roughly 50 milliampere per hour, if you are using lipo battery it will damage the battery(if you plan not to use it for a long time). Maybe future firmware update will solved this or not.
And the new receiver R8FG version 2.1 channel one not working (nothing), very weird so i use 3rd channel for steering, what such luck 😬.
I have the same issue. I made several claims in radiolink but nobody solved my problem. I have 8 receivers and it happens all them.
Sorry to hear you having issues too, antenna placement is very important or placing the radio more 60cm away might solved the problem, i hope radiolink release new receivers smaller single antenna or none version 2.1 ( with faster protocol) intended for indoor 1/10 scale cars might be less sensitive to signal block, Radiolink have the newer micro receiver now for 1/28 to 1/24 scale but might be less range for 1/10 scale, i do love the affordable price of the radiolink receiver but i decided to use it for my crawlers and slower cars, it is sad for me rc8x is a great looking and awesome features radio but I barely use it.
Update 6/19/2023: New Firmware 1.1.5 with the newest R8FG V 2.1, big improvement signal block range, now it can easily connect to my RC even less than a foot range(antenna place away from the RC8X), but sometimes it varies (time of day, location operation maybe less congested and changing from different cars), to me it’s still unpredictable and unreliable but getting better, but with Radiolink frequent firmware update they might able to improved issues very soon, switching different RC from v1 to v2 receiver setting still need to be confirmed or else it will not connect successfully, turning on the esc still glitching using Hobbywing XR10 speed control. I will try to upload a video soon.
It could be the reviver or transmitter
I just got mine and a heap of receivers for my rc cars
I rc drag race also and many are using them no issues doing well
Perhaps because the receiver and your transmitter are to close as the receiver you are using is for a very long range
Tuning is through the transmitter rc is off at the time
Must be a setting on your transmitter that is not right and if you have updated from 2.0 they have major issues and manufacturers need to fix that asap
Thanks for the info, you are correct the receiver that is included design for longer range or large scale rc, I usually have 1/10 scale touring, drift, radiolink need to come out with a smaller receiver good for indoor and smaller scale rc, they have for now the r8fg v 2.1 and micro size receiver with a faster latency, the version 1.0 like r4fg or older models are for 1/10 scale but slower latency, most of my group leave the radio on using the rc set up bench require your radio to be on to correct our steering alignments, cambers, toe and esc boost, timing, curves and calibrations (most offen Drift and touring), and (indoor race) participants are close together using the indoor pit table, and official video radiolink rc8x already informed that signal block does happen with this model. And thank you for letting me know they have new 1.2.5 firmware update available.
This is an old video and anyone watching should know these problems have been addressed in firmware updates. If you have this radio, you can easily download the updates. Also, no offense to Oliver but most of these issues can be attributed to user error or inexperience with a computer radio of this design. Overall, great radio for the price. I've heard of others complaining about this radio (range and battery life being the biggest ones) but mine has run virtually problem free. It can be a steep learning curve for sure (wouldn't recommend it to beginners) but there are many videos out on this radio including several from Radiolink. And, while their customer service can be crap at times, they've made a much better effort to be responsive to customer questions or complaints (make sure to subscribe to Radiolink's RUclips page!). Considering the hundreds of dollars I saved over a radio like the Sanwa M17 or Futaba 10 PX/PXR (I'm a bit of a Futaba fan boy), I'm pretty happy with my RC8X. I would caution beginners but once you master this radio, you'll love it!
@@jerryvolpini7987 you are right this is definitely a old video, after several new firmware updates this radio did improve minor issue but never up par with mid level radio from sanwa, futaba, and Flysky. RC8x is a ok radio with several setbacks for me, customer service of radiolink is awesome, but the issue is the older internal transmitter/receiver protocol , to be honest barely anyone talking about it, I am happy you like your radio, good for you 👍🏻. Rc community taking about the RadioMaster MT12 less of the blink but more of speed, performances and most important value, I don’t have this radio so I can’t really say much about it.
Do not bind close to reciever. Right in the instructions. I have 27 vehicles on mine without a single issue. Be sure you are setting the correct protocol for the reciever your using.
Binding is not the issue, all 4 receiver bind successfully in there designated protocol Fhss and fhss v2: the issue is BLIND spot, as long as you turn on your device more than 10 inches away successfully bind, both receiver and transmitter, if my radio less than 10 inch away from the receiver, you can see on the display of the RC8x RSSI : NULL signal none, move it further 10 inch or more, connect successful, all antenna at a 90 degree angle (no cross passing)see several test, connected successfully, putting the radio close to the receivers RSSI: Null and signal lost, still connected but steering command unpredictable at point blank range.
@Oliver's Toys get in contact with radiolink. Mine does not do this. Have you updated your firmware? I saw no difference with it but might help you out.
Upsets me your having these issues. I have had nothing but success with mine. I have retired my dx5pro as a back up because I like the rc8x so much.
@@jameswright5572 thanks for your feedback, i really appreciate it👍🏻, I am happy that your radio doing a outstanding job, my firmware very up to date, I already decide to use the radio for all my crawlers and slow vintage cars, at least there a use for it. My radio does have a blind spot underneath the SD card section probably hardware need to be replaced and going to process of explaining to manufacturer will not be worthwhile because most of the online seller from China where I bought this, decided to stop selling the rc8x already, and but they still sell the receivers and older model radios. Anyway thanks for your help.
Why would u be so close to ur rc anyway? I have numerous rigs(all of em) on myRC8X and have no issues whatsoever
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My V1 controller has nothing to break and suddenly I barely catch 50 m with it.. I crashed my Rc truck at $2800 and hit a car on the main 😮😮😮😅
Ouch, very sorry that happen to expensive rc car.
You're holding the radio too close to the receiver
Mine was dropping out today racing on two different receivers on 1.1.7
I am sorry to hear that you are have issues too.
for a 400 bucks controller...well thank for the video....
Ill tell you what is wrong with the signal dropping.... MOVE THAT MF AWAY!!! from the freakin' antennas yo! Basic RF dude... in some applications like ham radio you'd fry the preamp being that damn close!
RC6GS is the same way, and there's not a thing wrong with it. There's also not a thing wrong with yours either. Are all your vehicles shelf queens or do you actually take them outside once in a while? Ill bet you find it works just fine if you touch grass every once in a blue moon!
FYI, all my cars have fully electronic and running periodically, the good thing about it i can test several brands and give my personal opinion, i do move around the hobby either competitive drifting, touring, buggy, trophy, bashing, crawling, semi trucks, and smaller scale RC, this hobbies are not cheap, I maximize what I have (tweaking and what i can improved), tuning or balancing your car, how often do you see racer in the pit table and your radio 60cm or away when your doing your adjustment, doing your speed run (checking your gps) you need to read your gps (MPH) do i stretch my arm? most commonly you are less than 2 feet between radio and receiver when you are carrying your RC about to begin or finishing your session run, you wouldn’t like to lose signal, or get servo twitching, I do respect radiolink addressing the issue of 60cm or more distance for optimal operation, but for most common RC driver, (RC8X) that a definitely a disadvantage.
You are too close. Even my Spektrum drops link if I touch it to the antenna. Keep the radio at least a foot or two from the receiver.
Radiolink already posted a video about it, for this is not normal for my other radios, example you are doing speed run, most often you pick up your rc, not knowing your radio is to close to the receiver (putting beside the car to read/calibrating the esc tuning, telemetry or gps), losing connection is very serious. ruclips.net/video/0hWwRhiDdZE/видео.html
It's not made to be that close.
Just send back your radio because you have a faulty unit
And don't bund it to close to receiver..
Binding is not the issue, losing connection when the receiver is very close to the receiver, my radiolink have a blind spot.
Two things your to
close to the receiver and the antenna wires need to be a 90 degrees from each other and not crossing over.
@@Adam-fj8mk thanks for your feedback, same issue with the r6fg single antenna model, as long as the radio not too close to (under a foot) transmitter, radiolink works ok, for me this is not normal, have several radios (with 2 antennas and without) of different brand does not have any issue like this, but really appreciate, for your suggestions👍🏻.
Well im glad i didnt buy 1 just yet,i guess ill wait now.
Yes, just wait, i am still waiting for there version 2 receiver, they claim will be better and hopefully radiolink can fix some of the issues very soon.
people are idiots, hes way too close and causing distortion of the radio frequency. Not a thing wrong.
@@Grey-Troll if your tuning or balancing your car (pit bench), or doing a speed run (checking your gps), most commonly you are less than 60cm or 3 feet between radio and receiver, you wouldn’t like to lose signal, or get servo twitching, I do respect radiolink addressing the issue of 60cm or more distance for optimal operation, but for most common RC driver, (RC8X) that a definitely a disadvantage.
@@oliverstoys8411 you must have very short arms.... my rc6gs works fine 1.5ft - 2ft away. Holding it right up against the antenna like that is ridiculous. The fact that it does that in the first place indicates a very high transmit power which means... more range.
@@Grey-Troll sure…….what ever make you happy, knowing for certain, we agree to disagree, Grey Troll 😊
The real problem is the remote is designed to fail and has signal loss randomly that can not be fixed. Radiolink is a con and a joke. Over a 25% failure rate on rc8x with no offer to compensate or fix the issue. Avoid this junk of a radio and the junk of a company that is radiolink
@@jesseharless24 sorry to hear that.
@oliverstoys8411 no worries bud just wanting to spread awareness of the issues after working with radiodink for some time and discovering the issues and then being muted by the group on fb for trying to make others aware as many others have been
Guys, ....well first of all, i have been a BIG pusher of radiolink stuff, i am using it on almost everything...also flysky. 20 cars = 19 radiolink. ANYWAYS, ive had THEE weirdest things ive ever experienced in electronics in my entire life. I wont get into my background much, but i am an excellent troubleshooter if im nothing else. Soooo, heres the list of specific issues "that i can remember there has been many". No matter what you do "firmware, reset, etc" every model saved on a specific radio, will run or glitch any powered on models, minor but dumb, ive had certain model slots glitch or not keep a saved item. Then when trying a diff slot in the same radio ...problem solved "but no explanation". 7ch RX had several show up D.O.A.. OBVIOUSLY if youve had these ever...you know that the receivers break open immedietly after touching them. I have MANY receivers that just decided to have half the range or worse than they were out of the box.. lately uve been doing firmware updates......and OMFG ive had a couple go perfectly, then there are the rest. Im not even gonna explain all of that, but lets say there was "customer service emails" when normally i get it figured out myself. The bind switch....ive had pop off a FEW times. Programming changes that will not stick, so many glitches in the software it even funny...that shit will make you crazy...my god guys, tgeres waaaay more, but my thumbs hurt. FUNNY THING IS, im still gonna keep using them. I kmowni dont even have to explain that part. Flysky FSGT5 is a great 3rd place, but limited and adj are a pain....at least the gyro...BUT has 4wheel options that are super easy and have pictures for us Americans. I work at my LHS and i wont fart hard for a spektrum, absolute junk, that you cant do shit with in comparison