Well? One thing is for sure. If you are wondering about the electronics to use in a drift car. You have to look no further than this channel. Troy Covers it ALL!! Well done Troy. Looking forward to getting the drift car out again soon. :)
As some have said, the GYD550 works best with a T4PM, 7 or 10 radio with R334SBS Rx,, which I thought you would be using. You set the steering EPAs to 100 and trim at 0 on the transmitter. Inside the Gyro link menu, you set the servo neutral position in the gyro and the left and right turning end points also, not the manual way the instruction you have show. It works well, but having the Futaba transmitter with Gyro Link gives you more settings, like the tail angle setting the RevD Revox has. If you have a Futaba SR servo also, you can make settings also to it with the Gyro link menu. Your 3rd channel will also still adjust gain also like normal.
Yes! I understand that these gyros unlock more features with better equipment - but there is also a lot of folks questioning whether it is worth buying if they don't have all of those extra electronics. For me - the answer is still yes.
Preference is personal people , After using the 450 gyro in two different RDX I agree its a great Gyro / However , It needs to be tuned around the Servo (ReveD ST) and you need to run at a gain between 65% - 75% or servo shake will occur / This can be fixed with clever adjustment of the ReveD Servo with the USB program card / But all of this is not easy and def not plug and play / For me the Yokomo V4 Gyro has more options because you can run the gain as high as 100% in both Green and Red mode with no Servo shake and also have the program features for the servo with the USB card ,So if you want more options and less setup / choose the Yokomo V4 , The Futaba Series are harder to setup for Novice Drivers , Yokomo V4 is a better option for me / and keeps in with any other gyros in any other chassis , Just to be informative for Your viewers out there who are not used to RC Servo and Gyro Tuning . . . even my friends who love the 450 will recommend the Yokomo to beginners over the Futaba / either way / most modern top shelf gyros are amazing and will work for the majority.
Many thanks for the very detailed video instructions for the gyro. I am using the same TX with a savox servo and it works flawless. I even have a TX knob on ch4 to adjust the gain on the fly. I have it installed on a highly modified AARMA Infraction and the gyro keeps it straight at high speeds and it drifts pretty cool as well. You saved me a bunch of time. Thank You!
@RoadsideRC my Go-Fast Vette. Infraction slightly modified....the gyro works awesome. Thanks so much. Love your channel. czcams.com/users/shortsXQ7d2Y6lcvc?feature=share3
For remote programming You don't need a 7px or 10px. You can get away with a 4pm. You will however need a r334sbs-e receiver. If you dont plan on remote programming i dont recommend the 550. The extra settings you get are the secret sauce.
A 4PM on the latest firmware. older 4pm cant write to the 550, everything this man said is correct. 550 if youve got a futaba 4pm transmitter otherwise look elsewhere. most of the settings that make this good you dont have access to with the transmitter here.
My 4PV (older model) didn't cooperate with the remote programming - but also didn't have the specific receiver either. Honestly - with the GYD450 now discontinued - I believe this GYD550 is probably the best gyro still to be had, even without the secret sauce. The GYD470 just isn't quite as good as the 450 was - and this gyro has that 450 feel.
@@RoadsideRCyou need a 4pm or 4pm plus. You can buy them with the r334 receiver that you will also need. That's the setup I run. I have 3 chassis, 2 with a 550 and 1 with a 450. While I do like the 450, the 550 is the best feeling and most tunable gyro out there without question.
I do also recommend ditching that reved servo if you ln on sticking with the 550. You don't need the dampening from the rs-st since the 550 has it built in. I've been running the powerHD D15 with my 550s and it's a buttery smooth and very responsive setup.
12:22 Those are the words!! Potential is insane! Just wish we could talk to the creators and drivers who make the most of these gyros in Japan to fully understand why they took gyro functionality this far because we were doing fine with the 450… is this the final gyro? Should they never have to make a gyro again?
R334sbs and t4pm is what I use for the gyd550 and I can control all the settings through sbus with the gyro link function in the controller! Hope this helps!
No surprise that you’d like the Futaba. They make all of Tamiya’s gyros (yes, Tamiya sells gyros with their own branding) and yeah, it’s a quality name. But for me, I like my REVOX. Just put it in and go. You do need to have an RS-ST and programmer as well but the combo I’ve found works REALLY well for me.
Really enjoy all your helpful videos Sir! I recently picked up an RDS & have been soaking up all the info I can...lol May I ask what springs you are running on your RDS? They appear to be a different color than the stock springs! 🧐 Cheers from "OIIIO" 💯🏆
Hi there! I had some of these ReveD springs laying around that I used to tweak the suspension. czcams.com/video/rmUvzAWUBEo/video.html I like how the ReveD kit actually recommends a spring based on the actual weight on the axle - which is really the best way to choose a spring.
Hi Troy, my 550 just arrived thanks to your video. What percent gain do you normally drive with? Do you use ABCS or normal mode typically? Thanks in advance!!!!
Whatever I typically use doesn't really mean anything for you. We will drive different and have different setups. You just need to try both modes and different gain levels. Have fun!
Hello! I have not used that Futaba programmer. I also have not tried to do any updating to the gyro. I just set it up as you see in the video and enjoy it!
Hi Troy . I hope 1 day you will have a chance to test with ct700 servo. I recently managed to get 1 and it’s a learning curve to match them up. I’m having trouble with normal mode big time. It’s shaking the car out from shape. Would be nice to see a setup by you.
Hi Troy! Thanks for the review. If I run the GYD 550 with my NB4, would I only be able to use ABSC or normal mode? (I don't believe I have a negative channel 3 range with the NB4 right?)
Great find Robin. I schedule videos to be released in the future. This one will come out later this week. Somehow, when unlisted they still show up in playlists. Sneaky way to get a preview before others!
Thanks for the video, I have this gyro, but I’m afraid to install it. I have a large 1/5th scale powerful servo, and watching the endpoint set up looks like it will cause overtravel and probably destroy my servo who knows what else. Do you know if the initial setup overrides your endpoints? I’m thinking I might have to disconnect the servo from the steering, just get it set up, then go in after and reconnect everything then set the end points Any suggestions would be appreciated
1st: I'm curious what you are thinking of using this gyro in. If it is not a RWD drift car, I would advise a different gyro setup. 2nd: once the gyro endpoints are set, it will not travel past those. During the setup phase, if the servo attempts to turn too far, it will only be for a moment. This will not cause a servo to burn up. Curious to hear what application you are using this in!
@@RoadsideRC so don’t laugh, but I want to put it in my 1/5th scale MCD XR5 (AWD rally car) Mainly for stability on straight lines and also to hold some drifts as I’m running a 12s setup. I know the GYC470 should do the job, but I wanted to keep my options open in case I built a proper 1/10th scale drift car in the future. I have a 7PXR, so I assumed I could tinker with it to get what I want out of it, even though it’s overkill for my application. Edit- I’m using the hitec D845WP which has 50kg/cm of torque, so I’m worried it could damage things if it goes past my current endpoints. Maybe I’m being overly cautious…
@MCD_OCD Well - I see your logic there. However, your rally car is AWD... correct? In that case, a drift gyro really won't help you. It will cause the front tires to counter steer and stop the drift. AWD will frequently have the front tired still pointed into the corner instead of countersteering.
So I have a question I'm fairly new to the 2wd drift I've spent years in the crawler side of the hobby. I got a mst kit built it up nothing crazy very budget minded . I'm using my spektrum dx5c and the mst mgx gyro and I'm having issues with it at this point I'm wondering if the dx5c is the wrong transmitter to be using
Yes!!! 100% For some reason, drift electronics HATE Spektrum stuff. I don't know why - but tends to act weird with it. Get yourself a good Futaba or Flysky Noble!
Hi Troy I see your video and from your test drive I see that the gyro is very valid I think that I ll order very soon. I want buy a futaba radio also but I have afraid that is not simple to use what futaba radio model you suggest me to purchase between the model that you use in the video ( T4PV ) or 7 Pxr model ???
Well? One thing is for sure. If you are wondering about the electronics to use in a drift car. You have to look no further than this channel. Troy Covers it ALL!! Well done Troy. Looking forward to getting the drift car out again soon. :)
Thank you!! I'm glad I can be useful to folks.
As some have said, the GYD550 works best with a T4PM, 7 or 10 radio with R334SBS Rx,, which I thought you would be using. You set the steering EPAs to 100 and trim at 0 on the transmitter. Inside the Gyro link menu, you set the servo neutral position in the gyro and the left and right turning end points also, not the manual way the instruction you have show. It works well, but having the Futaba transmitter with Gyro Link gives you more settings, like the tail angle setting the RevD Revox has. If you have a Futaba SR servo also, you can make settings also to it with the Gyro link menu. Your 3rd channel will also still adjust gain also like normal.
Yes! I understand that these gyros unlock more features with better equipment - but there is also a lot of folks questioning whether it is worth buying if they don't have all of those extra electronics.
For me - the answer is still yes.
I always love to see the way you breakdown the information, so clear and detailed
Thank you for sharing
Thank you for the kind words!
Just ordered GYD550 with ct701 servo +10px - god give me strength to work it all out when received, super excited 🤩
Good luck!!! :)
Preference is personal people , After using the 450 gyro in two different RDX I agree its a great Gyro / However , It needs to be tuned around the Servo (ReveD ST) and you need to run at a gain between 65% - 75% or servo shake will occur / This can be fixed with clever adjustment of the ReveD Servo with the USB program card / But all of this is not easy and def not plug and play / For me the Yokomo V4 Gyro has more options because you can run the gain as high as 100% in both Green and Red mode with no Servo shake and also have the program features for the servo with the USB card ,So if you want more options and less setup / choose the Yokomo V4 , The Futaba Series are harder to setup for Novice Drivers , Yokomo V4 is a better option for me / and keeps in with any other gyros in any other chassis , Just to be informative for Your viewers out there who are not used to RC Servo and Gyro Tuning . . . even my friends who love the 450 will recommend the Yokomo to beginners over the Futaba / either way / most modern top shelf gyros are amazing and will work for the majority.
Thanks for your input!
I have also run the Yokomo.
Phones are amazing lol! I like how you explained every detail and not just cut away like "ok it's all done!" Great video 👍
Glad to help.
Thanks for the kind words.
@@RoadsideRC you're welcome 👍
Your drift content is really helpful. Appreciate it.
Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad I can be helpful.
Many thanks for the very detailed video instructions for the gyro. I am using the same TX with a savox servo and it works flawless. I even have a TX knob on ch4 to adjust the gain on the fly. I have it installed on a highly modified AARMA Infraction and the gyro keeps it straight at high speeds and it drifts pretty cool as well. You saved me a bunch of time. Thank You!
Glad to be a help!
@RoadsideRC my Go-Fast Vette. Infraction slightly modified....the gyro works awesome. Thanks so much. Love your channel. czcams.com/users/shortsXQ7d2Y6lcvc?feature=share3
For remote programming You don't need a 7px or 10px. You can get away with a 4pm. You will however need a r334sbs-e receiver. If you dont plan on remote programming i dont recommend the 550. The extra settings you get are the secret sauce.
A 4PM on the latest firmware. older 4pm cant write to the 550, everything this man said is correct. 550 if youve got a futaba 4pm transmitter otherwise look elsewhere. most of the settings that make this good you dont have access to with the transmitter here.
My 4PV (older model) didn't cooperate with the remote programming - but also didn't have the specific receiver either.
Honestly - with the GYD450 now discontinued - I believe this GYD550 is probably the best gyro still to be had, even without the secret sauce. The GYD470 just isn't quite as good as the 450 was - and this gyro has that 450 feel.
@@RoadsideRCyou need a 4pm or 4pm plus. You can buy them with the r334 receiver that you will also need. That's the setup I run. I have 3 chassis, 2 with a 550 and 1 with a 450. While I do like the 450, the 550 is the best feeling and most tunable gyro out there without question.
I do also recommend ditching that reved servo if you ln on sticking with the 550. You don't need the dampening from the rs-st since the 550 has it built in. I've been running the powerHD D15 with my 550s and it's a buttery smooth and very responsive setup.
Halfway through this video and I definitely wish the 450 stuck around for a bit 😂 but looking good so far. No hiccups as you follow the blinks
Yeah - this is kind of an expensive 450...
think we are in a world of always looking for things that work better all most interesting of course
*big like👍Au👀its a full watch💯*
12:22 Those are the words!! Potential is insane! Just wish we could talk to the creators and drivers who make the most of these gyros in Japan to fully understand why they took gyro functionality this far because we were doing fine with the 450… is this the final gyro? Should they never have to make a gyro again?
Ha! That would be interesting. I see a trip in our future.
Great review Troy
Thanks!
R334sbs and t4pm is what I use for the gyd550 and I can control all the settings through sbus with the gyro link function in the controller! Hope this helps!
That is very helpful!!! Thank you!
No surprise that you’d like the Futaba. They make all of Tamiya’s gyros (yes, Tamiya sells gyros with their own branding) and yeah, it’s a quality name.
But for me, I like my REVOX. Just put it in and go. You do need to have an RS-ST and programmer as well but the combo I’ve found works REALLY well for me.
Agree - the Revix does do well. I promise - this is even better!
Some of the difference between the r304 and r334 receivers are not documented well. Seems anything with remote programming via sbus needs the r334.
Thanks Dan!
Really enjoy all your helpful videos Sir! I recently picked up an RDS & have been soaking up all the info I can...lol May I ask what springs you are running on your RDS? They appear to be a different color than the stock springs! 🧐
Cheers from "OIIIO" 💯🏆
Hi there!
I had some of these ReveD springs laying around that I used to tweak the suspension.
czcams.com/video/rmUvzAWUBEo/video.html
I like how the ReveD kit actually recommends a spring based on the actual weight on the axle - which is really the best way to choose a spring.
Wish futaba would make a 550 with a receiver built in less wires=clean look
That is a fun idea!
Hi! With the Futaba 4PM the GDY550 and the Servo CT-701. Can I use the RX R334SB-E???
I believe so, yes.
If you upgrade to the 334 it will be a dramatic game changer you won’t go back
That is what I hear!
I get a lot of questions of folks asking if they "have to" upgrade to use this gyro- which is why I created this video.
Hi Troy, my 550 just arrived thanks to your video. What percent gain do you normally drive with? Do you use ABCS or normal mode typically? Thanks in advance!!!!
Whatever I typically use doesn't really mean anything for you. We will drive different and have different setups.
You just need to try both modes and different gain levels.
Have fun!
Hello dear, thank you for sharing this video, you make my life so easy, so I have to purchase the Futaba CIU-3 usb to update the gyro? Regards.
Hello! I have not used that Futaba programmer. I also have not tried to do any updating to the gyro. I just set it up as you see in the video and enjoy it!
Hi Troy . I hope 1 day you will have a chance to test with ct700 servo. I recently managed to get 1 and it’s a learning curve to match them up. I’m having trouble with normal mode big time. It’s shaking the car out from shape. Would be nice to see a setup by you.
Thanks for the suggestion. I don't have a CT700 servo. May need to get one.
Is there a reason you aren't using the AVCS mode?
@@RoadsideRC I do using it as the normal mode is very shaky
Will that work on 4wd hpi sport 3 flux?
For a 4WD car, you don't need a gyro. Save your money and have fun!
@@RoadsideRC thank you!
More if is needed … see you on the next video
What info do you need?
@@RoadsideRC just on damper and tail slide
@@Brevdrift Those are not tunable with a simple installation like I show here.
Hi Troy! Thanks for the review. If I run the GYD 550 with my NB4, would I only be able to use ABSC or normal mode? (I don't believe I have a negative channel 3 range with the NB4 right?)
You will! It works great with the Noble.
New to drifting here in North Carolina picked up a used D5 chassis with nothing but a servo I’m trying to get it running but I might need a rescue
Happy to help! Let me know how it goes!
Where in NC? We're neighbors. I'm in SC
Drexel nc
Going through the Drift Tech playlist and noticed this video is Unlisted. Is it supposed to be? :D
Great find Robin.
I schedule videos to be released in the future. This one will come out later this week.
Somehow, when unlisted they still show up in playlists. Sneaky way to get a preview before others!
@@RoadsideRC I knew I was doing something wrong. I felt dirty watching it, dirty I tells ya.
@@robinkesterlives Ha! Nothing dirty - I am 100% happy if folks get "sneak peaks" by looking through there.
It is like Easter eggs. :)
@@RoadsideRC I was just doing some research, this appears to be a known "feature" in public playlists lol :D
Thanks for the video,
I have this gyro, but I’m afraid to install it.
I have a large 1/5th scale powerful servo, and watching the endpoint set up looks like it will cause overtravel and probably destroy my servo who knows what else.
Do you know if the initial setup overrides your endpoints?
I’m thinking I might have to disconnect the servo from the steering, just get it set up, then go in after and reconnect everything then set the end points
Any suggestions would be appreciated
1st: I'm curious what you are thinking of using this gyro in. If it is not a RWD drift car, I would advise a different gyro setup.
2nd: once the gyro endpoints are set, it will not travel past those. During the setup phase, if the servo attempts to turn too far, it will only be for a moment. This will not cause a servo to burn up.
Curious to hear what application you are using this in!
@@RoadsideRC so don’t laugh, but I want to put it in my 1/5th scale MCD XR5 (AWD rally car)
Mainly for stability on straight lines and also to hold some drifts as I’m running a 12s setup.
I know the GYC470 should do the job, but I wanted to keep my options open in case I built a proper 1/10th scale drift car in the future.
I have a 7PXR, so I assumed I could tinker with it to get what I want out of it, even though it’s overkill for my application.
Edit- I’m using the hitec D845WP which has 50kg/cm of torque, so I’m worried it could damage things if it goes past my current endpoints.
Maybe I’m being overly cautious…
@MCD_OCD Well - I see your logic there.
However, your rally car is AWD... correct? In that case, a drift gyro really won't help you. It will cause the front tires to counter steer and stop the drift. AWD will frequently have the front tired still pointed into the corner instead of countersteering.
Would that gyro work with a sanwa radio system?
I have seen folks run them together, yes.
So I have a question I'm fairly new to the 2wd drift I've spent years in the crawler side of the hobby. I got a mst kit built it up nothing crazy very budget minded . I'm using my spektrum dx5c and the mst mgx gyro and I'm having issues with it at this point I'm wondering if the dx5c is the wrong transmitter to be using
Yes!!! 100%
For some reason, drift electronics HATE Spektrum stuff. I don't know why - but tends to act weird with it.
Get yourself a good Futaba or Flysky Noble!
Hi Troy I see your video and from your test drive I see that the gyro is very valid I think that I ll order very soon.
I want buy a futaba radio also but I have afraid that is not simple to use
what futaba radio model you suggest me to purchase between the model that you use in the video ( T4PV ) or 7 Pxr model ???
I have not personally used the 7pxr unfortunately. If you want to get the maximum performance from this gyro, you will want the 7pxr.
@@RoadsideRC Hi Troy good day Thanks for your reply
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤝
What damper setting are you using?
Which settings are you referring to?
The gyd550 has 1-8 damper settings what one are you using?
Troy! Do you think the futaba hps ct701 servo is any good?
I have not personally used it, but would assume any of the Futaba stuff should be good quality.
@@RoadsideRC i also assume that but 250€ are a hefty price for a servo
@@user-pi7dg9yn2e I agree!
Can you use this gyro with a stock remote?
Stock remote for which vehicle?
@@RoadsideRC mst rmx
@@lorken4301 You will need to upgrade the controller.