RadioLink RC8X Faq

Q1: What battery is suitable to work with RC8X? What's the voltage range?
A1: RC8X can be powered by 8 pieces of AAA batteries or a 2S-4S LiPo battery or a 6S Ni-MH. The
voltage range is 7V to 17V DC. 5.5 V computer or mobile power bank via Type-C cable can
temporarily supply power to RC8X.
Q2: What receivers are RC8X compatible with?
A2: Radiolink R8FG(Standard)/ R7FG/R6FG/R6F/R8EF/R8F/R4FGM/R4F.
Q3: How to activate Gyro Mode of R8FG?
A3: Factory setting is gyro function OFF. Remain R8FG still when power it on as the gyro will
self-check. Short press the binding button three times with interval less than 1s, the RED
indicator flashes three times. Red LED on/off indicates the gyro function is on/off. The always-on
GREEN LED is working mode WITHOUT gyro and the always-on GREEN+RED LED is working mode
WITH gyro.
Q4: Can RC8X control TRAXXAS or twin-engine RC cars?
A4: Sure. RC8X is a perfect remote control for all types of on-road electric powered or gasoline
cars and twin-engine cars, tracked vehicles, crawlers, drift cars, tractor trucks, nitro cars, mini cars,
sailboats, fishing boats.
Q5: How to update the firmware of RC8X?
A5:
Video tutorial: https://www.radiolink.com/rc8x_firmware
Q6: Does this have 4 wheel steering capabilities ( all 4 at the same time from the same steering
wheel) ? If yes, does it have other 4ws options?
A6: Yes, RC8X support 4 wheel steering capabilities and it has 4WS menu options. Not only 4WS
options, but also Steering mixing, Brake mixing, Gyro mixing, Dual ESC mixing, CPS mixing, Tank
mixing, Tilt mixing and 8 programmable mixings. It's easy to set and compatible with a wide
range of models.
Q7: Can I set Spain as voice broadcast?
A7: Sure, you can make custom prompt voice production through text-to-speech software, and
then copy the voice file to the transmitter. It is specially designed for users in non-English
language countries. You can set whatever language you want.
Q8: Can you remotely switch between multiple receivers (In different vehicles) on the
transmitter? Or do you have to manually bind it every switch?
A8:
Hi yes. This RC8X transmitter can switch between multiple receivers. We called it "Child ID" in
the menu, and it supports up to 16 receivers that can be set as Child ID. You can remotely switch
from each other, they're independent. The way is:
RC8X FAQ