RE: 2.4 GHz reciever placement
As BB said, no need to have the receiver antennae outside the fuselage. If you fly with your transmitter antenna oriented vertically, then one antenna in the plane should also be vertical[;)] With 2.4Ghz, the only thing you should not do, is fly with the transmitter antenna pointing at the plane, it does reduce range, you can prove it when doing a range test on the ground[;)] Do you have the new SD-10G? One of my flying buddies has one, awesome radio. the RDS8000's have also been very solid performers at our field. Good luck, Pete
Posted on: 11/4/2009 10:49 AM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: servo compatibility with DX 7
Hi Coach, Yes, you can use all of those servos. The only modification you'll need to make is on the Futaba "J" connectors, the tab, or fin on the J connector will need to be shaved off to make it identical to the JR, or universal style connector. The Airtronics "Z" connector is a standard universal connector, so is plug and play with any modern receiver[8D], the Z designation for Airtronics is to to distinguish them from the "old" Airtronics plugs with negative in the center position, lucky you don't have them[;)] Good luck, Pete
Posted on: 11/3/2009 2:23 PM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Which type of battery can stay charged the longest
The Eneloops are a very good choice for transmitter use and also for sport model receiver packs where ability to hold voltage under load is not critical. For situations where momentary high current demands are likely, such as in a large scale model with digital servos they suffer from the same inability to deliver high instantaneous current that all high capacity AA Nimh cells suffer from. I'm with Geezer here, the 5 cell 1100mAh Nicds in my 60-90 glow powered models are at the end of the road. Next season they will have 1100mAh A123's from Radical RC[8D] I have them make up the packs with a standard servo lead, using the signal wire for the node connection. I use MPI heavy duty 3 wire switch harnesses on all my wet powered models. I can balance charge from my Cellpro 4S chargers directly through the charge jack on the switch, you just have remember to cut the signal wire in the lead to the receiver[;)] Pete
Posted on: 11/3/2009 11:39 AM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: Nicad shelf life
Three seasons with Sanyo 1100mAh AA Nicds for 5 cell receiver and 8 cell transmitter packs and they're fading fast[;)] These packs are always charged at C/10 Next season my glow powered models will have 2S A123 1100mAh packs[8D] Pete
Posted on: 10/31/2009 3:36 PM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: Futaba R6014FS Reciever Channel Assignments
The 12FG has the ability to assign functions such as dual aileron and elevator servos to sequential channels, so studying the manual is essential[;)]. OK, as to the lower servo signal voltage of the original R6014FS receiver, you will have no problem with those servos, there was one servo in particular that had issues, the Hitec HS5955 if I remember correctly, that was due to a design issue in the servo, which Hitec changed in later production models, they will update older servos for free if you send them in. Pete
Posted on: 10/31/2009 11:10 AM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: all my servos jitter when I turn on the radio
OK, now is the crystal that you have in the Hitec receiver a Hitec dual conversion crystal for the channel the 7C is on?? If it's from another receiver it may not work at all, or if it does, give you very limited range. Pete
Posted on: 10/28/2009 5:25 PM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: all my servos jitter when I turn on the radio
You would only set the transmitter to PCM when using a Futaba PCM receiver, other than that scenario, it should be set to PPM. What make/model receiver are you trying to use with your 7C? Pete
Posted on: 10/28/2009 4:17 PM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Spektrum, FASST, Hitec - compatible?
No compatibility between brands[&o] Same deal as with PCM, when you chose a brand radio, you are locked into their receivers. When patents expire on the protocols used by the different vendors some time in the future, you may see clone receivers come on the market, but for now, no deal
Posted on: 10/28/2009 4:13 PM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Do I need separate power for my receiver?
BTW, [b]any[/b] receiver can be setup for redundant battery power[;)] With the Ar7000, you would plug one battery/switch harness into the battery/bind port, the second battery/switch harness can go into any other open servo position, if all are in use, then a "Y" harness will work fine for the second battery[8D] Pete
Posted on: 10/28/2009 2:54 PM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Corona DSSS 2.4 receivers
Nope. There is no compatibility between brands of 2.4Ghz systems[&o] Pete
Posted on: 10/27/2009 11:53 AM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Do I need separate power for my receiver?
I'd go with either a single 2S 2300mAh A123 pack, or 2 2S 1100mAh packs with separate switches. Big advantage of A123's, no regulator to mess up[;)] Pete
Posted on: 10/27/2009 10:42 AM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Futaba 7c Rx Questions
In addition to the R617FS, you can also use the 3 models of 6 channel FASST receivers and the little 4 channel micro receiver, which has way more range than advertised[8D] You can use any modern servo with Futaba FASST receivers, only restriction would be the old style Airtronics servo plugs that were reverse polarity, but they stopped making that style plug in about 1997. Good luck, Pete
Posted on: 10/26/2009 7:42 PM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Reverseing the prop direction -Himax-2025
With any prop, whether in a tractor or pusher configuration, the front or curved airfoil always faces in the direction of travel. In this case towards the motor on a pusher[;)] Pete
Posted on: 10/26/2009 7:36 AM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
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RE: Parkzone Corsair battery replacement
The "S" denotes how many cells in series, the "P" indicates how many cells are in parallel, since it takes more than one set of cells to be in parallel it is a meaningless waste of two perfectly good characters[:)], now a 3S2P pack would be a total of 6 cells, not what you want[;)] The packs you are looking at are fine, just make sure the physical dimensions match close enough that it will fit in the plane. I don't know about finding packs with Ec3 plugs, you may have to solder your own on[;)] Good luck, Pete
Posted on: 10/25/2009 9:00 PM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: Radio control range
Oh boy[8|] I can understand the interest in FPV and UAV stuff, but as a long time modeler and AMA member who does not want to lose our right to fly traditional RC. I get very nervous when I see posts like that. Pete
Posted on: 10/19/2009 11:06 AM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Range of Spektrum's AR6100 Receiver (don't make the mistake I made)
That's the popular wisdom, but no sure thing. We've had a number of crashes at our field with AR500 receivers, I've been lucky so far with my one AR500. In one case the brand new Pulse 60 had a new 1650mAh 5 cell pack from a highly regarded source, after the crash the pack was holding over 6V with a 2A load, so not a factor. lockout was less than 300' . The only goof on the pilots part was that it was determined after the crash the throttle F/S was set to WOT, so no surprise it augured in at WOT[8|] The coaxial antenna was well separated from the whisker and at 90dg. Now back to the AR6100, I've been burned[:@], messed up a nice Spad XIII at less than 200' range almost directly in front of me (no, I don't point the TX antenna at the plane[:D] ). No brownout, the LED was on solid after the crash (V 1.6) and all controls were functioning after retrieving the plane. The plane was cruising in levels flight at around 3/4 throttle and just nosed down, at that point I had no response from the elevator and the plane continued into the ground at between a 45 to 60dg. angle. As far as the other control surfaces, I don't know, since the plane was tracking straight there was no need to input any other controls, except the throttle just before impact. I also suspect that the motor was at idle on the way down, as the plane did not seem to accelerate in the dive. Who knows[&o] Pete
Posted on: 10/19/2009 10:57 AM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Airtronics Infinity 660
In a word, yes[;)] Just make sure the modulation for that model memory is set to PPM. The Hitec Neutron is an auto shift detect model, it will work with any FM radio set to PPM modulation. Just make sure to get the correct crystal for the receiver on ch 33. My first computer radio was/is the 660 Infinity, very powerful radio feature wise, but the 4 model memories[&o]. I still have it, but have not used it in three years except for simulator duty. Good luck, Pete
Posted on: 10/17/2009 7:33 PM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9181201

RE: Dual A123 battey though diode voltage drop?
What are the chances that a forward biased diode, running at a fraction of its rated current and voltage will fail open?? Probably not much[;)] I've seen at least one person double up two in parallel just to be safe. Pete
Posted on: 10/17/2009 1:02 PM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9180468

RE: DX-7 crash
When I put two 1N5399 diode in the battery lead and turned on my 9C with a 3S 2100mAh lipo at 12.6V, the transmitter showed 11.3V, just like fresh off the charger with Nicds[8D]. With a diode(s) in the battery lead the lipo will be protected by the diodes from accidentally trying to charge thru the charge jack, you'll have to charge thru the balance leads. Pete
Posted on: 10/14/2009 4:07 PM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: will these work?
True, Futaba servo plugs just need to have the orientation fin trimmed off, no need to replace the plug[8D] BTW, if you were to get an auto shift PPM receiver from Hitec, such as the Neutron 6, I'm pretty sure it has the slots in the case to take Futaba plugs directly. Pete
Posted on: 10/14/2009 4:01 PM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: JM912 FASST
Hi dreadnaut, No, its an old Deimos I, that I picked up from NSP back in '05 when it was closed out. Great simple thermal ship. Only R/E/T, no spoilers or flaps. Nice and simple[;)] Pete
Posted on: 10/13/2009 7:50 PM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: JM912 FASST
If you have any idea that you might still want to use 72Mhz, get the FASST module[;)]. I only wish my Futaba TM-8 module had the antenna arrangement that this one does. The Spektrum DM9, has the worst arrangement, I use a screw on 2.4Ghz antenna on my DM-8, rather than the kludge job that momes with the module[:'(]. I use both FASST and Spektrum modules in a Futaba 9C, now that Futaba has parkflier receivers, I'm getting rid of the Spektrum receiver and keeping the DM-8 module for my Vapor and any other BNF stuff I might get. There are no heat issues with [b]current[/b] production FASST receivers. [8D] Pete
Posted on: 10/13/2009 11:13 AM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Spektrum Dx6i, battery charge level
If you were to use fresh throw away alkalines the voltage would be about 6.28V to start with. The analog bar graph would probably show 100% then. Don't put to much trust in the bar graph, the indicated voltage is more important. With rechargeables, don't ever fly when the voltage is down near 4.4V, at that voltage you're on fumes[;)] Pete
Posted on: 10/11/2009 7:54 PM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Spektrum Dx6i, battery charge level
5.8V is about the absolute max voltage you will see on freshly charged Nixx cells, 1.45V X 4 cells= 5.8V[;)] You would see a higher starting voltage if you were to use fresh alkaline throw away cell, over 6V. Pete
Posted on: 10/11/2009 3:18 PM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: All new JR 11X
I certainly can't think of any reason why it would not have model match, though I totally agree that there is no substituted for a full check of all controls, even between flights of the same model[;)] Now as to the JR 7202 (US designation) is was a pure "Dial a Crash" system as I recall, or was that "dialing for Dollars"[:)] fork it over!. The Polks Tracker III does scan before transmitting. Though "dial a Crash" is certainly a crude MM technique, [b]if[/b] all your models are on different frequencies, but that makes it more likely you'll create havoc at the field, unless you have the polks radio that does scan the band. I would never, ever want to go back to 72Mhz. I've almost been shot down, but the last thing I would ever want to do is shoot someone else down. It's one thing to be the shootie, but being the shooter is the pits[:o] Pete
Posted on: 10/7/2009 11:40 AM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Which 15% fuel is best for OS's 2 strokes?
I've had great luck with Morgan fuels in the past, especially Omega. Since we no longer have an LHS, S&W will deal direct with our club. We get it by the pallet load by common carrier. I'm no expert, but the S&W has been great stuff for me. I run the 15% sport blend. Pete
Posted on: 10/6/2009 4:39 PM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9151765

RE: All new JR 11X
DSM and DSM2 are proprietary forms of DSSS. I'm quite sure any other company could implement their own flavor of DSSS if they chose to. AFAIK Futaba was the first RC implementation of FHSS, now lets see, isn't imitation the sincerest form of flattery? Just don't copy[:)] Maybe they used the same concept (with their own proprietary protocols) for no other good reason than that it works really good[;)] I would love somebody that really knows the technical side to give some actual reasons why DSM2 is a superior format. Not fluff about BNF compatibility, or model match (not exclusive anymore[8D]) Pete
Posted on: 10/4/2009 8:22 PM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9146614

RE: ESC failure question
That would be a very safe assumption[;)] Switching from 2S to 3S will result in a large increase in current, unless you prop down some. If you don't already have a wattmeter, now's the time to get one and of course, never make assumptions on how much power you're setup is pulling. Look who's talking about making assumptions[:)] CC is great when it comes to taking care of their customers, if it's in the guarantee period they'll probably replace it free, worst case about half the price of a new one[8D] Good luck, Pete
Posted on: 10/4/2009 7:59 PM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: Futaba 9CAP receivers question
You can use either the TM-7 or TM-8 module with the 9C. Tm-10 will only fit the 10C. There is no 9 channel module, since Futabas PPM output is limited to 8 channels. Pete
Posted on: 9/30/2009 10:43 AM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Hitec 1/4 scale servo pin out for futaba??? HELP
Where is the red wire???, red wire should be in the center of the plug. You may have gotten servos wired for old Airtronics, with these plugs the red (+) wire is on the outside and the black (-) is in the center. It's been some years since Hitec offered servos wired for old style Airtronics, could be old stock. Pete
Posted on: 9/29/2009 11:24 AM by Author "pilotpete2" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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