Hey anyone out there have a list of correct pin outs for most / all brands of
receivers and servos a or combinations this really
could help a lot of us
thanks Dale
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> In a message dated 99-08-02 18:25:39 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
> << The receiver is no. 92745 4 Channel FM Dual Conversion super narrow band
> receiver.
>
> I have servos from Hobby Lobby, MPI model MX50. the wires are orange,
> red, black. i understand this is the new industry standard.
>
> A Jeti JES110 BEC Motor controller. The wiring scheme on the controller
> looks the same.
>
> How can I tell if the receiver can be used with these two units without
> a smoke test? I tried to open some older receivers from Airtronics but
> didn't want to damage them trying to remove them from the case. I could
> trace the wires to check power inputs etc. >>
>
> John:
> If you have a new type rx that has the "new standard" pinouts, it should have
> a "Z" in its nomenclature someplace (if I interpret the Airtronic ads
> correctly), perhaps someone who knows he has one of the new type can confirm
> this. I have an AIR. 92745/721 FM rx that I got some time ago, I KNOW it's
> the old type - the older plugs are thicker and the pins are closer to one
> side than the other (so they will only go in one way), this is clearly
> evident looking at the plug holes in the case. I don't know if they made the
> plug holes narrower when they started using the "Z" ("new standard")
> connector, they should have! Perhaps someone - - - etc. The "new standard"
> plugs will fit the old holes and pins, but the red and black wires must be
> switched in the plug body to be electrically compatible (you knew that) -
> easiest solution, but don't forget to change them back if you use them w/
> something else. Airtronics advertises adapters to go from old rx to new
> servos (and also old servos to new rx), doubtless for a nice price, or you
> could make the same thing by modifying (switching red and black on the rx
> plug) a handful of short "new standard" type servo extensions (I prefer hitek
> or JR because of the pesky flange on the futaba, but putting them in right
> way 'round is up to you). Me, I would look inside the case for confirmation
> that I knew what was what - I modified my rx to bring out channels 5, 6 & 7
> (and terminated everything w/ Deans plugs, since that was my "standard" at
> the time) - to open the case, remove all plugs and the xtal, (gently) depress
> the tabs in the slots at the antenna end of the rx with a small screwdriver
> while lifting up on the top (this can be done one tab at a time, otherwise
> use four hands!). HTH
> Nice seeing you again at the F3J team selection, was considering buying your
> tape - any shots of me timing in it?
> Good Lift! Skip Schow
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