Receiver Box Recommendations...

[RC_Hobbyist]

I have a Flysky FG4RS Receiver that came with my Flysky Noble 4+ transmitter.
The receiver above is smaller than my Spektrum SR3300T (which I have in my Hornet EVO) & it is wireless (No Antenna).

I am leaning towards not using the receiver box that comes with the TT-02 kit due to it being wireless, but before I make a final decision, I wanted to get some recommendations on if I should use the receiver box.
 

[Kowalski86]

Unless if you plan on running off-road a lot, you don't really need a receiver box. I've heard of some people having the TT02 box pinch their wires too.

[Frog Jumper]

I've tried a few solutions to water-proofing an Rx (since an Rx died on me at the beach a few years ago).

1.  The OG rubber balloon is a good one.  These went over the electronics in OG cars.  You can use modern party balloons on your Rx.  The problem is that there is a small hole at the opening (mouth) where the wires exit.
2.  Your Rx can also fit inside a smallish zip-lock baggie.  Same problem as the balloon, but at least this one is clear and can be super-glued closed more successfully.
3.  Recently, I've been taking the Rx out of its case, and spraying it with waterproofing material (flex-seal), and re-assembling in the case.  I've had good success with this in my CC02, which has been fully submerged in a local creek.

Terry

 

[RC_Hobbyist]

16 minutes ago, Kowalski86 said:

Unless if you plan on running off-road a lot, you don't really need a receiver box. I've heard of some people having the TT02 box pinch their wires too.

I did a trial run by putting the receiver in the box & putting the cover on and powering it on.

It connected to my NB4+ just fine (I had the receiver bound already).

As far as pinching wires go, there is plenty of room in the box to run wires, as my receiver is really small.

So to err on the side of caution, I have decided to make use of the receiver box.

 

[skom25]

22 minutes ago, Kowalski86 said:

I've heard of some people having the TT02 box pinch their wires too.

It should just be called "wire cutter". Design is awful.

I recommend to not use receiver box. RX will be totally fine if you will avoid water.

[RC_Hobbyist]

16 minutes ago, skom25 said:

I recommend to not use receiver box. RX will be totally fine if you will avoid water.

Yeahhh..about that 

I run my car off road(Grass/Dirt) at a local park, especially after a good rain, so to be on the safe side I decided to use the box.

But I appreciate the heads up.

[Tamiyastef]

24 minutes ago, Frog Jumper said:

3.  Recently, I've been taking the Rx out of its case, and spraying it with waterproofing material (flex-seal), and re-assembling in the case.

I use the same method but with plastdip, some kind of liquid rubber that I brush on. Plan to do that on my Carson Dragster ESC as well as the waterproofing from the factory isn't much apparently.

[TurnipJF]

The boxes aren't too bad at keeping water out if you put a thin smear of grease around the edge to help seal it. Trouble is, if any water gets through, it is just as good at keeping it in, and a warm, humid enclosed space is not a healthy environment for electronics. If you use a receiver box, it is a good idea to put a silica packet in there to absorb any moisture that gets past the seal, and to check and replace this periodically. 

[Pylon80]

The receiver box is extremely easy to modify in order to avoid pinching the wires. You can sand or file the wire holes every so slightly to make sure nothing gets pinched. 

It's really for rally use though. No need for on-road 👍

[Frog Jumper]

1 minute ago, Pylon80 said:

The receiver box is extremely easy to modify in order to avoid pinching the wires. You can sand or file the wire holes every so slightly to make sure nothing gets pinched. 

It's really for rally use though. No need for on-road 👍

Put a blob of vaseline on the opening after inserting the wires, and it will help keep out the tiny drops of water that will manage to squeeze through.

Terry

 

[RC_Hobbyist]

1 minute ago, TurnipJF said:

The boxes aren't too bad at keeping water out if you put a thin smear of grease around the edge to help seal it. Trouble is, if any water gets through, it is just as good at keeping it in, and a warm, humid enclosed space is not a healthy environment for electronics. If you use a receiver box, it is a good idea to put a silica packet in there to absorb any moisture that gets past the seal, and to check and replace this periodically. 

I'll have to see if I can dig one up, but it is unlikely that I will find one, since I always throw those out.

 

Just now, Pylon80 said:

It's really for rally use though. No need for on-road 👍

I got the 2018 Toyota Gazoo Racing Toyota Yaris WRC body with the kit

[magnumb]

For a waterproof box the TRX-4 is good although it's kind of big