Xmod range increase mod

91LudeSiT · Post by **91LudeSiT** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 7:16 pm

I found, through the help of Jshwaa From xmodrc, and my testing a way to really increase your xmods range, this helps greatly for fast cars or large tracks. The mod is real simple, just change the R20 resistor in the controller pictured below(right above the crystal), to a 2.2ohms 1/8th watt, and bam, my car went from aroun 25-30ft range to 100+ft range.

sg219 · Post by **sg219** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 8:16 pm

Do you have a link to the thread with the info and discussion?

I'd love to try this. I have a ton of Xmod controllers to test it on.

91LudeSiT · Post by **91LudeSiT** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 8:31 pm

there wasnt much discusion, jshwaa said to me that replacing the R20, resistor with a 2.2ohms should in theory boost the power to the antenna by about 400%, so I then tried it an it worked

I have a ton of Xmod controllers to test it on.

me too

sg219 · Post by **sg219** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 8:44 pm

91LudeSiT wrote:there wasnt much discusion, jshwaa said to me that replacing the R20, resistor with a 2.2ohms should in theory boost the power to the antenna by about 400%, so I then tried it an it worked

I have a ton of Xmod controllers to test it on.
me too

I'm actually, not into the whole theory idea. You've tried this personally then. OK. Has anyone else tried this or discussed this?

Like I said, Do you have a link to the thread?

91LudeSiT · Post by **91LudeSiT** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 9:11 pm

i wish i had a link to show you, but it was an AIM convo, but I have done this and guaranntee you it works like a charm

sg219 · Post by **sg219** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 9:50 pm

OK, if it don't I'll lyrically whoop your ass.

I'll try it soon.

cj · Post by cj » Sun Apr 17, 2005 10:03 pm

I don't see why it wouldn't work it's like the old way of modding a mobile CB by changing the finals resisters.

sg219 · Post by **sg219** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 10:10 pm

cj wrote:I don't see why it wouldn't work it's like the old way of modding a mobile CB by changing the finals resisters.

It does sound like a reasonable mod.

It's good to hear from you again CJ. You've been sorta quiet.

cj · Post by cj » Sun Apr 17, 2005 10:16 pm

New job with overtime since I started. Untill this weekend that is.

91LudeSiT · Post by **91LudeSiT** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 8:08 pm

Tested today against a stock controller outside beneath powerlines, stock went about 40 feet, modded went about 140 feet.

sg219 · Post by **sg219** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 11:16 pm

Sounds worthy.

Can you put up a pic of the board on the modded controller?

Does RS sell the part needed to do this? If so, do you have the product/item #?

91LudeSiT · Post by **91LudeSiT** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 12:48 pm

I dont have a pic of the modded controller(no digi cam) no RS doesn't sell the part, only place i found the resistor at was Frys, you might have to order online other wise i will head out to frys and stock up and sell them.

midget_man1387 · Post by **midget_man1387** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 5:49 pm

pimptothemax wrote:
91LudeSiT wrote:I dont have a pic of the modded controller(no digi cam) no RS doesn't sell the part, only place i found the resistor at was Frys, you might have to order online other wise i will head out to frys and stock up and sell them.
frys?:-? can you give me like a site name plz or something?

yeah, it's called http://www.microrccenter.com/. go back there and fuckin stay there you little cum guzzling twat!

haven't seen this in a while...
:noob:

*edit* goddammit hue! lol

gnubee · Post by **gnubee** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 11:03 pm

i like how other sites try to protect their member numbers by auto blocking other boards names from posts.

here we just tell you to fuck off and hope you leave.

maybe it's because if you search GOOGLE with <fry's> the FIRST FIVE links are to fry's electronics. the second link is a site locator.

typing www.google.com and fry's and hitting enter both times is shorter than your post, pimptothemax.

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 9:35 pm

This mod definitly works, I've done it to my controller and for a friend. it easily doubles(or more) its effective range.

If you have a hot motor and have worked the steering for full swing and straightness, the additional range makes the xmod controller somewhat enjoyable.