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  1. Wheelin Rev

    HPI Savage XL K5.9 Radio Conversion Analog to Digital Cost?

    espdgonzo, thanks for your comments. I'm feeling a LOT better with the issue of swapping out the radio electronics in my Savage XL K5.9 truck. And you get a special thanks for bringing the Battery Voltage Monitor to my attention. That is something else that I might try. Cheers! Dave
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    HPI Savage XL K5.9 Radio Conversion Analog to Digital Cost?

    Yes, up there in North Dakota it's been quite a cold spell from the Arctic North. Stay warm and things will thaw and dry up soon enough... Keep me posted on your progress. TIA! Dave
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    HPI Savage XL K5.9 Radio Conversion Analog to Digital Cost?

    Thanks for your response, bifftit. I appreciate you taking the time to tell me about the conversion with Flysky hardware. I feel a lot more comfortable now that a user has shared their experience with the conversion. Thanks again! Dave
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    HPI Savage XL K5.9 Radio Conversion Analog to Digital Cost?

    Thanks for your assistance. I sent you a private message too. Thanks again! Dave
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    HPI Savage XL K5.9 Radio Conversion Analog to Digital Cost?

    And by binding that is just "marrying" the transmitter to the receiver and I suppose that there would be instructions on how to go about doing that? TIA! Dave
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    HPI Savage XL K5.9 Radio Conversion Analog to Digital Cost?

    Oh yes, one other question, does the new 2.4 GHz receiver fit in the exact same mounting location as the old analog receiver on the truck end? And... Does the existing battery pack supply the power to the new 2.4 GHz receiver?
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    HPI Savage XL K5.9 Radio Conversion Analog to Digital Cost?

    Sooooooo... Would this one for $47.99 from Amazon/stooctam-us be plug-n-play? FlySky GT-3C 2.4GHz Radio Controller, Orange https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FS2U83O/ref=ox_sc_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2P1F0527LD7PL In other words, would I just unplug the current analog receiver and...
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    HPI Savage XL K5.9 Radio Conversion Analog to Digital Cost?

    I have an August 2009 HPI Savage XL K5.9 Truck with analog electronics that I am considering changing over to 2.4 GHz digital electronics. Has anybody done this conversion specifically in a Savage XL K5.9 truck? If so, I have the following questions: How involved (degree of difficulty) is the...
  9. Wheelin Rev

    HPI Savage 21 (4.6 engine) having some fun in the snow

    I wish we would ***get*** some snow in Maryland so I could do a snow bashing. That looks like fun! Dave
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    HPI is now....Maverick?

    As a webmaster myself, I don't see how they are drawing on two different websites with the same URL. Anybody know? Very strange... Dave
  11. Wheelin Rev

    Savage HP Waterproofing

    Just wanted to give you another welcome to the forums CountryBoyCanSurvive. Dave
  12. Wheelin Rev

    New Project

    Thanks for the references. I have a little reading to do now... Dave
  13. Wheelin Rev

    I need some help!!

    Sorry to hear that you might have fried the clutch. But then again, now you can "wrench" on it and install a beefier clutch. Ahhhhhhh, the joys of an expensive hobby... :) Dave
  14. Wheelin Rev

    New Project

    Where do you get the templates for parts such as a bumper? Do you design it in 3D yourself? Also, knowing nothing about 3D printers, what is PLA? TIA! Dave
  15. Wheelin Rev

    Savage Central

    Oops... Yes, I was. I wasn't paying much attention to the poster or anything; just the fact that there was some activity. Thanks for pointing out my oversight. We can at least still hope... Dave
  16. Wheelin Rev

    Help with old school crystal radio

    I ***know*** that mine is an antique... LOL! Dave
  17. Wheelin Rev

    Savage 25 tuning

    Excellent advice! Dave
  18. Wheelin Rev

    New Project

    What make/model 3D printer do you all have? Any recommendations on what to watch out for in choosing one? TIA! Dave
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    Savage Central

    There are four new posts as of 30 January 2017. Maybe things are going to turn around. :) Dave
  20. Wheelin Rev

    Savage Central

    I got two replies and they both said that Facebook was killing these forums... http://www.savage-central.com/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=103413&p=890753#p890753
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