Use radio to turn headlights on an off

[FatCatRC]

I have a dumbo rc 6 channel rx/tx and I would like to be able to just turn my headlights on and off with a button on the transmitter. When I plug in the lights to a free slot in the receiver there is just constant power to the lights and I can't turn them on and off. Is there something I need or something I'm doing wrong?

 

[jondilly1974]

I have a dumbo rc 6 channel rx/tx and I would like to be able to just turn my headlights on and off with a button on the transmitter. When I plug in the lights to a free slot in the receiver there is just constant power to the lights and I can't turn them on and off. Is there something I need or something I'm doing wrong?

You need a relay.

 

[slick2500]

You need a relay.

He needs an led controller like this https://www.mytrickrc.com/shop/dragon-lighting-system/

 

[jondilly1974]

He needs an led controller like this https://www.mytrickrc.com/shop/dragon-lighting-system/

Yep that’s a relay. ???

 

[L3phturn]

Grab this [CA$14.53 14% OFF]DumboRC X6 Receiver+LED Light DIY System RC Car Parts RC Parts from Toys Hobbies and Robot on banggood https://banggood.app.link/xOIKJsLDE9

Headlights, brake lights, and 4 blue LEDs with the Dumbo X6 receiver. LEDs plug in separately from the 6 channels with no other parts required. Not sure if you can turn them on and off. You could instead plug them into any of the 6 channels but you still need the part above if you plug them into the channels instead.

 

[FatCatRC]

Thank you. Damn I thought I was done ordering parts lol

 

[slick2500]

Thank you. Damn I thought I was done ordering parts lol

Psh you are never done ordering parts. I have shopping carts spread out across like 8 different places with parts I either need or want lol.

 

[suchtragedy]

I like this simple Apex switch/relay thing from Amazon, I've got two of them and they work great. I like them for the additional bonus that the solder pads are easy access and solder so I can change the connector leads to the lights to whatever I need if the lights bring used have a different connector type than what it comes with.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BKSGW3D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AIywFbRWBJ1RK

 

[FatCatRC]

I like this simple Apex switch/relay thing from Amazon, I've got two of them and they work great. I like them for the additional bonus that the solder pads are easy access and solder so I can change the connector leads to the lights to whatever I need if the lights bring used have a different connector type than what it comes with.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BKSGW3D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AIywFbRWBJ1RK

would this work I can't find that one on amazon.ca https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07XDXQQZT/ref=crt_ewc_img_srh_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2UFNNBBXBWQFC

 

[slick2500]

would this work I can't find that one on amazon.ca https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07XDXQQZT/ref=crt_ewc_img_srh_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2UFNNBBXBWQFC

Yup.

 

[Sandracer_NL]

I use this with my dumbo remote for the lights.
can’t beat that for that price

 

[FatCatRC]

okay I got another question, say I want/need to hook up the headlights to a bec for 12v power (headlights don't power up at reciever voltage). Can I use the receiver (with a controller or somthing) to act like a switch and just turn the lights on and off? My noto is easy and will go direct into the receiver with the controler but my power shift light kit I bought for the kraton does not power up until after 7.4 volts and doesn't get bright until closer to 12v. Anything I can do to make the receiver turn them on and off with a button on the transmitter?

 

[Rainger40]

I like this simple Apex switch/relay thing from Amazon, I've got two of them and they work great. I like them for the additional bonus that the solder pads are easy access and solder so I can change the connector leads to the lights to whatever I need if the lights bring used have a different connector type than what it comes with.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BKSGW3D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AIywFbRWBJ1RK

I’ve got 2 of these in my cart for my scx24’s. Good to know they work well.

 

[FatCatRC]

Anybody know what I should do?

 

[slick2500]

Anybody know what I should do?

I think you would need to make a harness to split the signal wire to the rx.

 

[FatCatRC]

I think you would need to make a harness to split the signal wire to the rx.

I'm waiting on Powershift to email me back on what to do, they offer a few different adapters and boosters so I'm going to wait and see what they say.

 

[FatCatRC]

Well for anyone needing 12v from their receiver to run their headlights this is what you need. https://store11415794.ecwid.com/PST-2-position-switch-p85299057

 

[Sandracer_NL]

Well for anyone needing 12v from their receiver to run their headlights this is what you need. https://store11415794.ecwid.com/PST-2-position-switch-p85299057

Arghh I just ordered quite a bit of LEDS (I believe close to 30) for 6v two weeks ago. Didn't know it was possible to 'make more volts' from a power supply with less volts; thought you could only 'get less' with a BEC.

 

[Daveovington]

Thank you. Damn I thought I was done ordering parts lol

Never done ordering parts in this hobby lmao . I even build alot of my own parts now but still never done needing something .

 

[Mr. RC]

I like this simple Apex switch/relay thing from Amazon, I've got two of them and they work great. I like them for the additional bonus that the solder pads are easy access and solder so I can change the connector leads to the lights to whatever I need if the lights bring used have a different connector type than what it comes with.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BKSGW3D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AIywFbRWBJ1RK

I have the same one as well. Works just as it should, no problems with it