RE: Futaba 6014 heat failure (crash)
Are we sure the lockout was not due to external interference, or some other issue? It sounds like you did a previous heat test on the receiver, and it survived at a higher temperature than you experienced on "crash day". Yes, it definitely could be a heat related issue. But I was just wondering if there was some other plausible explanation for the lockout as well. If not, then carry on. But if there is even a remote possibility that external interference occurred, or faulty wiring, voltage "brown-out", etc., then you should look into that as well in determining the root cause of the lockout. Best of luck, and I hope you keep us updated on the outcome.
Posted on: 9/8/2008 2:52 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7933238

RE: How many of you find this funny?
[quote]ORIGINAL: victorzamora Oh, Twinturbostang: a couple months ago EVERYTHING on TH went up in price. Not really that much, but still noticeable. And how are you liking your 10C?? I'm IN LOVE with mine. Couldn't image living without it.[:D] [/quote] Love it! Works great. The main problem with the TM-8 module was it did not have fail safe on all channels. For several of my models
Posted on: 8/29/2008 9:19 AM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7898449

RE: How many of you find this funny?
I paid $300 for my TM-8 combo. Prices must have gone up. Of course, I then got the 10C and am using that now. :D
Posted on: 8/28/2008 12:44 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7895421

RE: Futaba 10C is HERE!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Magna I wonder if the 10C casing will be much better quality than the 9c which oxidized so easily and badly! I have a much older Hitec Eclipse that still shine better than the 9c. Im aiming on this Futaba 10C as well from my LHS. [/quote] I know exactly what you are talking about. And yes, I think it will hold up better. The material, or coating, is different than on the 9C.
Posted on: 8/19/2008 12:55 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7862848

RE: Yet another dealy in Futaba 10C stock
Hang in there. It's worth it.
Posted on: 8/1/2008 5:57 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7797577

RE: How satisfied are YOU with your New Futaba 10C Tx??
Worried about range with 2.4GHz systems? Fear not!! How many 72MHz systems can reliably go [b]1.5 miles range[/b] without glitching? Yeah, mine didn't either. My 10C FASST system did! Well, 1.45 miles to be exact. But who's counting. ;) Anyway, this is on my FPV video plane where I have never been able to get over a mile range with the 72MHz systems. I recently flew with the 10C and R608FS receiver and totally smashed my 1 mile goal, by reaching 1.45 miles. I'm confident it could have gone farther as I still had PERFECT control. But I ran out of space to safely fly (I do NOT fly over populated areas). For anyone interested, here is the video: http://www.vimeo.com/1383895 So I know that not everyone flies FPV, or flies at long ranges. However, being able to fly at such ranges has really made me confident in the system. And at shorter ranges (ie: normal line-of-sight flying), I'm extremely confident now. I've never flown any other brand 2.4GHz systems (Spektrum, XPS, etc.). So I can't vouch for them. But I'm completely sold on the Futaba FASST technology. It's bullet proof! :) Disclaimer: As I mentioned, I do not fly long range flights over populated areas. Flights are conducted over remote areas where there is no risk to persons or property. As you can see in this video, if the plane went down, it would have crashed in either a forest or the river. However, I also have multiple fail safe systems in use to prevent loss of signal conditions or return the plane to me.
Posted on: 7/26/2008 12:53 AM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7773269

RE: Futaba 10C is HERE!
[quote]ORIGINAL: DougV Gremlin: I like this one from Futaba: http://century-rc.com/ecs/product_show.asp?p_id=3147&type_id=219&kind_id=506 Doug. [/quote] Personally, I wouldn't go with a soft bag for a $600 transmitter. I would use a hard case, to protect it from those "Oh @#*%!!" moments. :)
Posted on: 7/9/2008 4:25 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7712112

RE: Futaba 10C is HERE!
I've been using this case for my 9C for a number of years: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJC66&P=ML To fit the 10C in, I had to hog out a channel below the transmitter for the module and antenna. Seems to work ok. Although it just about bottom out.
Posted on: 7/6/2008 11:35 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7701268

RE: Futaba 10C is HERE!
Can't answer your question. But why not just buy mode 1?
Posted on: 7/5/2008 2:44 AM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7695675

RE: How satisfied are YOU with your New Futaba 10C Tx??
[quote]ORIGINAL: 8178 All good points. Changeable frequency modules are fine but having an antenna sticking out of it is another thing. I’d rather have the antenna built into the case of the TX. The other leading manufacturer is making dedicated systems and I plan on waiting for Futaba to work out the kinks and make a dedicated system before I change to 2.4. As of today the poll shows almost 30% dissatisfaction so waiting awhile isn’t a bad thing. [/quote] Yeah, the antenna issue has been mentioned. Personally, I can live with, since it gives me so much flexibility. There ARE dedicated 2.4 systems. They are the 7C and 6EX. If you need more channels, then yes I guess you'll just have to wait. Hmm, here's an idea. Make a module based transmitter, but switch the two antennas. The 2.4 antenna would be built in. And the 72MHz would be attached to the module. I guess it would be a bit difficult due to the size of the 72MHz antenna. But maybe that would satisfy more people.
Posted on: 7/4/2008 2:29 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7693943

RE: How satisfied are YOU with your New Futaba 10C Tx??
Why limit yourself? Right now is still a transition period. It's not clear that everything will be going 2.4GHz. It's possible. But not for sure. Having the ability to easily move from 72MHz to 2.4GHz [u]on the same radio[/u], is a huge advantage. Or at least that's my personal opinion.
Posted on: 7/4/2008 2:45 AM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7692614

Can I power my 10C with a 3 cell Lipo?
As the title states.. I'd like to know if I can run my 10C transmitter from a 3 cell Lipo pack instead of the included Ni-Cad. I would like to increase my usage time between charges. I have a 2600 Ni-MH pack, but it offsets the weight balance of the transmitter some. So I was hoping that a lipo could be used, which will be much lighter. My only concern with the Lipo is the higher initial voltage of about 12.45V fully charged. Will that be a problem? Thanks, Brian
Posted on: 7/3/2008 4:58 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7690774

RE: How satisfied are YOU with your New Futaba 10C Tx??
More expensive having two transmitters. I'm going to sell my 9C to help offset the cost of the 10C. It's got 15 model memory built in, plus the ability to use CAMPac's for more models if need be. So I guess my question to you then is... why more than one transmitter?? I know this will probably come up, so I'll answer the question myself with the only reason I can think of. And that is to have one Tx for airplanes, and one for Heli's. But other than that, I see no other reason.
Posted on: 7/3/2008 12:15 AM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7688337

RE: How satisfied are YOU with your New Futaba 10C Tx??
I agree. People have lots of money invested in old(er) technology (ie: 72MHz). It would be very expensive to convert over your whole fleet of aircraft to 2.4GHz. Eventually that will probably happen. But right now is still a transition phase. So I for one, am VERY happy to have the ability to fly PPM, PCM, and 2.4GHz all on the same transmitter. Just flew two airplanes today after work. First a small combat wing on 72MHz. Then swapped modules and flew my AeroCat on 2.4GHz. Love it!! :)
Posted on: 7/2/2008 9:08 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7687656

RE: Futaba 10C is HERE!
[quote]My understanding is the model programming doesn't change, but you have to designate which band you are using, 72mhz or 2.4G. The transmitter knows which module is in the radio and will tell you if there is a mismatch. Woodie [/quote] Just wanted to add this is not quite true. If you set up a model on PPM 72MHz (for example), and then accidentally install the TM-10 module, the transmitter does not complain. It will default to "10ch" 2.4GHz mode. Of course you will have no control over the plane at that point. Plug the 72MHz module back in and it will correctly set to PPM. So I guess this means it actually saves two settings for each module... 72MHz mode and 2.4GHz mode. Just make sure you have the correct module in for the plane you are flying. Otherwise, it will be immediately apparent. :)
Posted on: 7/2/2008 4:55 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7686740

RE: Futaba 10C is HERE!
I have flown the 10C with a regular 72MHz module (non synthesized) and it works as advertised. So I'm sure the synth module works too. If you plug a 72MHz module in, it recognizes this, and you have the option of PPM or PCM mode. Once set, it remembers this for the particular model you are flying. If you plug the TM-10 module in, it recognizes 2.4GHz and you have the option of "7ch" mode or "10ch" mode. Same thing... once set, it remembers this for that model. Changing between 7ch and 10ch, OR PPM and PCM requires a power cycle, just as with the 9C.
Posted on: 7/2/2008 4:52 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7686730

RE: How satisfied are YOU with your New Futaba 10C Tx??
[quote]ORIGINAL: diviatix -I miss the "ThrottleLock" function I previously had. I have yet to figure a way to flip a switch and have throttle stick disabled at it's current position. (Anyone have a tip on achieving that?) Andrew. [/quote] Not sure if you can have it lock to whatever position it's currently set at. Maybe someone will chime in. But it is possible to lock out the throttle stick (and set to 0% throttle) for safety reasons on the ground. Do a programmable mix of Throttle -> Throttle, and set both sides of the travel to -100%. Move the selection to "offset", pull the throttle stick all the ways down and hold the program button down. That will set the desired position of the throttle. Then set up the switch and direction you want to assign it to.
Posted on: 7/1/2008 2:54 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7682334

RE: How satisfied are YOU with your New Futaba 10C Tx??
[quote]ORIGINAL: fishingships [color=#3300FF]twinturbostang[/color] : WOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!! 1000 HP... man, that is some kinda power, torque and put your ass in the back of the seat fun ! Put some pics up when you get a chance, and best of luck in your installs of the turbos, I have never done and commend you on your mechanical engineering abilities/knowledge! I just don
Posted on: 6/28/2008 10:25 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7672525

RE: Futaba 10C is HERE!
Well, like I said, day to day charging I just throw it on the trickle wall charger (wall wart). I fly a lot at lunch time during the week. So for those days it goes back on the wall charger. Mostly just because that's easy and I don't have to monitor it. But every once and a while, I like to put it on my Triton and fully discharge it and then charge back up at 400 to 500mA till it's fully charged. I guess NiMH cells are not supposed to get a memory like the NiCad's. But I still like to do a full discharge/charge cycle every once and a while.
Posted on: 6/28/2008 6:10 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7671859

RE: How satisfied are YOU with your New Futaba 10C Tx??
[quote]ORIGINAL: ljones5000 I have the 9C, not the 10C. But how your antenna needs to "point" depends on how you hold your transmitter. I hold mine upright so that the antenna is always pointing to the sky. One receiver antenna runs fore and aft in the plane; the other is running side to side or 90* to the first. I cannot see how my transmitter antenna would ever be pointing at the plane but if I turned it down, then it would. What am I missing? Whatever some of you guys are doing is confusing to me on something that seems very simple. [/quote] Holding the transmitter upright is VERY uncomfortable. I hold mine close to flat/level (tilted up 20 or so degrees probably). I fold the antenna down (towards the ground). So that puts the side of the antenna (and maximum transmission) towards the field, and towards the plane. Oh, btw. ServoCity now has the 10C listed as "comming soon": http://www.servocity.com/html/transmitters___radio_packages.html. Tower shows the next shipment in late July, so I'm guessing ServoCity will be getting some then as well. People that are waiting to just buy the transmitter will probably be able to get it from them at the end of July.
Posted on: 6/28/2008 6:06 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7671831

RE: Futaba 10C is HERE!
And here's the goods, next to each other... 10C on the left (currently in 7ch mode), and 9C w/ TM-8 module on the right.
Posted on: 6/28/2008 1:54 AM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7670101

RE: Futaba 10C is HERE!
I use my standard Tx/Rx charger most of the time, and it seems to do fine. Keep in mind, those are very slow trickle charge (50mA), so to fully charge a 2600 pack, it takes a LONG time. Every once and a while, I'll discharge the pack on my Triton, and then charge it back up at around 400 to 500 mA rate until it's done. But usually, I just throw it back on the trickle charger for the night. Since these are low discharge cells, you also do not want to charge them too fast either. A lot of cells can be charged at 1C, but that's not recommended for these, hence the 400 to 500mA charge rate on my Triton. Here's a pic...
Posted on: 6/28/2008 1:50 AM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7670090

RE: Futaba 10C is HERE!
Uhh, well I thought I did. Actually I bought my pack a while ago for my 9C. But it works perfectly in the 10C. The physical size is just slightly smaller than the stock battery pack. So you may notice it rattling around in there some. If it does that, just stuff some bubble wrap or foam in there to keep the pack from moving around. Anyway, here's the whole breakdown... 8 cell count (9.6V) SP 2600 AA cell type 2X2 pack configuration 22 gauge wire Hitec Male connector (standard 3 wire servo connector) It's $26. Select how many packs you want, and then click "Buy It". That's it! :)
Posted on: 6/27/2008 9:49 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7669406

RE: How satisfied are YOU with your New Futaba 10C Tx??
[quote]ORIGINAL: fishingships BTW, [color=#3300FF]Twinturbostang[/color] what year "Stang do you have and did you install the twinturbos?[/quote] My last Stang was a '91 coupe, with twin turbos and 630HP. :) My latest project is a '97 Cobra. Turbos have yet to be ordered for this one. But once it's all done, I'm looking for 1000HP. :D [X(] [8D]
Posted on: 6/27/2008 9:40 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7669370

RE: How satisfied are YOU with your New Futaba 10C Tx??
That's a bad idea if you do most of your flying out in front of you, which I would say most people do. In any event, you want to make sure that the antenna is NEVER pointed at the airplane. So whatever type of flying you do, keep that in mind.
Posted on: 6/27/2008 5:29 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7668610

RE: Futaba 10C is HERE!
I built a custom 8 cell NiMH pack from cheapbatterypacks.com. Go here for their online custom pack builder: http://www.cheapbatterypacks.com/tstuff/v7/buildcustompack.asp?sid=1174727 I used the "SP 2600 AA" cells. You specify the number of cells, cell type, configuration (stick, flat pack, etc.), and the wire size and connector. Note: These particular cells are NOT high drain cells. Meaning, don't use them for motors. But they work really good for transmitters (low power consumption). They sell other cells that are high drain, if you want to build a pack for motors. BTW, I wanted to do a duration test. So I left my transmitter on for 6 hours (my previous 9C), and it still hadn't hit the low voltage alarm. :)
Posted on: 6/27/2008 5:26 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7668592

RE: Futaba 10C is HERE!
I didn't pay close attention to the resolution. I was just looking at the latency, which is much better. The PCM mode is very laggy. In fact, I think the 9C in PCM is one of the worst there is! 80ms or so I believe based on a comparison I saw. The TM-10 module is totally digital. It does not go through additional PPM/PCM conversions. You'll notice the extra connector on the TM-10 module that is used. So this has the benefit of reducing the latency [u]considerably[/u]. Watching the control surfaces as I move the sticks, the movement is practically instantaneous. Whereas in PPM or PCM modes with my 9C, you can clearly see a slight lag. Oh, I have flown with the 617 (7 channel) and 608 (8 channel) receivers so far. They both work great.
Posted on: 6/27/2008 2:54 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7668097

RE: Futaba 10C is HERE!
Ok, so I threw the stock battery back in, and it definitely helped with the balance. The pack I'm using (2600 NiMH cells) is a couple of ounces heavier, so that affects the balance. Oh well. Not Futaba's fault. Although I prefer to have lots of capacity so I can fly for hours at a time. So scratch the balance "issue" from my list above.
Posted on: 6/27/2008 1:17 AM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7666372

RE: How satisfied are YOU with your New Futaba 10C Tx??
I voted "very satisfied". It's a really good radio, and has worked flawlessly for me so far. I really like it. I did not vote "totally satisfied" though, because there are a couple of things Futaba could have done a little better. Namely the trim tabs feel a bit cheap, and you have to be careful with the antenna placement, not to forget to flip the antenna up before you set the Tx down. More here: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7666116
Posted on: 6/26/2008 11:43 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7666126

RE: Futaba 10C is HERE!
Finally got a chance to do some flying with my 10C. What can I say... it worked flawlessly!! No problems at all. The transmitter feels great. Very natural. I was a little concerned because the sticks are placed farther out than the 9C. But I didn't even notice the difference. With the TM-10 module, it is VERY responsive. No perceived latency at all. One of my planes (a hopped up/modified [url=http://modelaero.com/Merchant5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=AC1]AeroCat[/url]) is VERY agile. And the response time was immediately noticeable, versus the previous 9C and Berg7P receiver combo. With slow stable airplanes, the difference may not be noticeable. But with quick, agile planes, the reduced latency of the digital TM-10 module is immediately noticeable. It's not all great of course. There are a couple small things that could have been improved. The trim tabs feel a bit cheap, compare to my 9C. If you were to push on them REAL hard, they feel like they would break. Of course, you wouldn't do that with a $600 radio!! But that could have been improved. The balance of the Tx at the neck strap is also off some with the TM-10 module. Granted, it's not as bad as the 9C with the TM-8 module. But since the transmitter was really intended to be used with the TM-10, it seems Futaba should have centered the balance more for it, than with the 72MHz module and telescoping antenna. Actually, I have a bigger battery in there than stock, so I guess I should go back and check it with the stock battery. Could be that's throwing it off some. The last thing would be you have to be careful with the 2.4GHz antenna. Several times I've tried placing the transmitter down, only to remember to flip the antenna back up. If you were really not careful and set the transmitter down REAL hard (again, something you would NEVER do with a $600 radio), then it's possible the swivel connector holding the antenna on could break. I know some people have asked about a 2.4GHz only version, or a module similar to the 12Z, 12FG, 14MZ, where the antenna can flip UP instead of DOWN. That would alleviate that problem. But anyway, I'm happy with my purchase. It's a great radio. Flies great. And it does everything the 9C does, and more. BTW, the FASST technology has worked incredible. NO glitching at all. One particlar field I fly at has ALWAYS glitched at one particular spot with 72MHz no matter what receiver is used (we even call it "glitch corner"!). It's absolutely perfect with the FASST system. Range checks are also as far as you can go before getting tired of walking backwards! :)
Posted on: 6/26/2008 11:39 PM by Author "twinturbostang" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7666116