Futaba Spektrum Modules arrive at last!
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Futaba Spektrum Modules arrive at last!
I guess this is not such hot news for many around the world, but for us poor guys in the UK the release of the Futaba version of the ever so popular Spektrum module has been a long time delayed.
I just got a call from the Milton Keynes store to let me know the first shipment arrived today. For all of those with back orders, thanks for being patient, we will start shipping tonight.
Regards Al
For those that are not aware, here is a link to the product I am talking about.
http://www.alshobbies.com/shop/looku...a385e5e1b67a22
I just got a call from the Milton Keynes store to let me know the first shipment arrived today. For all of those with back orders, thanks for being patient, we will start shipping tonight.
Regards Al
For those that are not aware, here is a link to the product I am talking about.
http://www.alshobbies.com/shop/looku...a385e5e1b67a22
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Ali,
Your link mentions 9ch but, according to the website, it is only 8ch (the RX is 9).
Any idea why the JR module has 9 channels but the Futaba only 8?
Your link mentions 9ch but, according to the website, it is only 8ch (the RX is 9).
Any idea why the JR module has 9 channels but the Futaba only 8?
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RE: Futaba Spektrum Modules arrive at last!
The 9 channel Futaba has 8 prop. channels and 1 digital (on off). The 9 cap is only 9 channels in PCM mode.
The Spektrum has to have the tx in PPM mode...so ..only 8 channels.
Paul
The Spektrum has to have the tx in PPM mode...so ..only 8 channels.
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Yea, the 9 channel notation on the Spektrum module for the 9C/9Z is a mistake, it only has 8. The Spektrum models for the JR 10X have 9 channels - for the same reason the ones for Futaba have 8, the 10X is only a 10 channel radio in PCM mode. When you put it into PPM mode (necessary to work with BOTH the Spektrum AND Futaba add-on modules), the 10X is only 9 channels. If you want more than 8 channels from Futaba on 2.4 GHz, you'll have to wait for the Futaba TM-14 module for the Futaba 12 and 14 channel radios...
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I wonder why Spektrum did not set up the MZ module to support more than 8 channels? I think the 12z will put out more than 8 channels in PPM?
Even if it does not, you could run the spektrum on a 12z and get 7 channels + the 8 proportional with the MPDX-1.
That is 15 channels, spread spectrum.....not bad.
Even if it does not, you could run the spektrum on a 12z and get 7 channels + the 8 proportional with the MPDX-1.
That is 15 channels, spread spectrum.....not bad.
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I wonder why Spektrum did not set up the MZ module to support more than 8 channels? I think the 12z will put out more than 8 channels in PPM?
I wonder why Spektrum did not set up the MZ module to support more than 8 channels? I think the 12z will put out more than 8 channels in PPM?
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RE: Futaba Spektrum Modules arrive at last!
Ali, I received my Futaba FASST TX module, & 7 ch RX, from you 3 weeks ago, & it's working a treat. Thank you. Ray H.
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I believe the reason the Spektrum module can only do 8 with the MZ is that it gets its signals from the trainer port. I understand they were unable or perhaps unwilling to reverse engineer the module connections to the tranny itself.
Perhaps someone who has one can confirm .. and it would be great to have some "first flight" reports...
Dave
Perhaps someone who has one can confirm .. and it would be great to have some "first flight" reports...
Dave
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ORIGINAL: ww2birds
I believe the reason the Spektrum module can only do 8 with the MZ is that it gets its signals from the trainer port. I understand they were unable or perhaps unwilling to reverse engineer the module connections to the tranny itself.
Perhaps someone who has one can confirm .. and it would be great to have some "first flight" reports...
Dave
I believe the reason the Spektrum module can only do 8 with the MZ is that it gets its signals from the trainer port. I understand they were unable or perhaps unwilling to reverse engineer the module connections to the tranny itself.
Perhaps someone who has one can confirm .. and it would be great to have some "first flight" reports...
Dave
Reverse engineering is in most country,s illegal.....
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RE: Futaba Spektrum Modules arrive at last!
Hi Slick, Sorry about that. My mistake assuming they would also make the futaba a 9Ch.
The guys on here seem to know a lot more about me as to why its not 9ch... Shame that.
Glad to hear that FAAST module is working out for you Ray. I myself am having some great results on 2.4 and really enjoying the benefits it gives my flying.
The guys on here seem to know a lot more about me as to why its not 9ch... Shame that.
Glad to hear that FAAST module is working out for you Ray. I myself am having some great results on 2.4 and really enjoying the benefits it gives my flying.
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RE: Futaba Spektrum Modules arrive at last!
I've been flying with the DM8 module and got tired of dealing with the large connector on the back side. See my mods to route the antenna coax and connector internal to the transmitter. Something else I need to make is one of those transmitter balancers. Without the long 72MHz antenna, the C.G. of the transmitter is a lot lower and the neck strap attach point ends up too high.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6476841/tm.htm
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6476841/tm.htm