1:72 Gato; 2.5" Sub Driver; Polk Seeker 6 Receiver?

[wlambing]

Good Morning, and Happy Dia De Los Muertos!

For better fitment, I'm trying to use a brand-new subject receiver in my cylinder. Where would I plug in the UBEC? If I use "Batt/Ch 5", I'll lose Ch 5? Not desirable, as I need that channel to operate something. Remove the UBEC and just go with the ESC as 5V power? (currently-red wire disconned) With this receiver and the Tracker III xmitter, Chs 5 and 6 are on rotary knobs. I intend to use Ch 2 (Elev) for the bow planes manual override and Ch 5 or 6 for Bow Planes Retract or stern planes override.

Is there anyone out there in the wise-ass on a hill category that can impart wisdom based on experience using the Polk gear? Am I gonna have to go back to the VEX rdo combo (much bigger!)??

[RCSubGuy]

Most receivers use a power bus that extends across all channel outputs. Just use a y-splitter on any channel, plug in your UBEC and it will power the receiver.

Remember to disconnect the red (power) lead from the servo output of any components such as ESCs that have a built in BEC.

[wlambing]

Thanks, Bob! Hadn't thought of a splitter! Now, where did I put those....?

[wlambing]

Splitter idea didn't work. Also tried applying power through the "Set" button position, but that didn't work, either. Disconned the UBEC and re-did the red ESC wire. Stuff works! Had to reset the receiver to the rdo a couple of times during the process. A new round of sorting and arranging later today. May even get to the Depot to build a new PVC pipe stand. That little styrene one isn't gonna cut it!