Anomie

Thank you very much for this work! I also love my 9Z and wish to keep it a long while.

fireynz

My Feedback: (2)

Does anyone know if there is a repair manual on line for the Futaba 10 c
I have a calibration problem with my elevator
When you access the dual rates / expo screen the elevator does not line up with the zero axis and is showing approx +5 when you go to the servo test screen

I am having a problem finding a technician to repair as Im fom New Zealand.

Any help would be appreciated

jsjshjshu

Thank You for all your hard work.

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Any chance you could provide the info on the 9VAP service menu and mode change?

quincross

Sorry it's taken a while to get back as I'm not always on RCU - best to get hold of me through my own website www.jamesandtracy.co.uk. Anyhoo....


For your 10C just have a look at the 9Z workshop manual - ignore all the stuff about dissassembling the 9Z's case as your 10C is a different case and far more simple to take apart. In the 9Z Unofficial Workshop Manual have a look at the Fault Finding Table and carry out the appropriate procedure listed for your fault. There is very little difference between the 9Z and 10C in this area - the chances are your POT has slipped. A simple fix and the same procedure in general for the 10C as the 9Z! Do it yourself.


I thought I already had Simply visit my site and download the 9VAP service menu and mode change manual from this link: http://www.jamesandtracy.co.uk/howto/RC.htm

quincross

UPDATE for August 2014: Major New Release
Version 4 of the manual has now been released and is available for download. There are now over 100 pages of information and, as a result of numerous requests, the manual now includes 6 different 9Z LCD button templates to repair or customise your 9 ZAP, WC1 or WC2 LCD buttons now that these Futaba parts are no longer available.

And thanks to all who continue to donate to support this guide - it all helps to keep things going

An updated list of contents for this version of the manual is shown below and as always you can download it from my website: http://www.jamesandtracy.co.uk/howto/RC.htm

Anyhoo, have fun! QX

--------------------------------CONTENTS UPDATED FOR VERSION 4 (AUG 2014) --------------------------------
For reference the full list of contents are:

1. Introduction .................................................. .................................................. ........... 9
1.1. Document Overview .................................................. ......................................... 9
1.2. Please help support this work .................................................. ........................... 9
1.3. Disclaimer & Warning! .................................................. ...................................... 9
1.4. Distribution and Use .................................................. ....................................... 10
1.5. How to Report Errors and Get the Most Recent Version .................................. 10
1.6. The Different Futaba 9Z Models .................................................. ..................... 11
2. How to use this Manual .................................................. ......................................... 14
2.1. Document Structure .................................................. ........................................ 14
2.2. Servicing and Upgrade Matrix .................................................. ........................ 15
2.3. Preparation and Tools .................................................. .................................... 17
2.3.1. General Tools .................................................. .......................................... 17
2.3.2. Specific Tools .................................................. .......................................... 18
2.3.3. Working with Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) ............................................. 20
2.3.4. Soldering .................................................. ................................................. 20
2.3.5. Working with Ribbon Cables .................................................. ................... 20
2.3.6. Attitude .................................................. .................................................. .. 20
3. Servicing the 9Z .................................................. .................................................. .. 21
3.1. User Password .................................................. ............................................... 21
3.2. 9Z Transmitter Calibration .................................................. .............................. 21
3.3. Replacing Corner Switches .................................................. ............................ 21
3.4. Tachometer .................................................. .................................................. ... 22
3.5. Front face controls, gimbals, and POTs .................................................. ......... 23
3.5.1. Removing the Throttle Ratchet for Flying Helicopters ............................... 24
3.5.2. Replacing the Joysticks and Potentiometers (POTS) ................................ 26
3.5.3. Fixing Potentiometer (POT) Slippage .................................................. ...... 31
3.5.4. Replacing the 9Z Buzzer .................................................. ......................... 32
3.6. Replacement of LCD button panels .................................................. ................ 32
3.7. 35MHz Aerial Replacement and Servicing .................................................. ..... 34
3.8. Backup (Lithium) Battery .................................................. ................................ 35
3.9. Cleaning the LCD Screen .................................................. ............................... 38
3.10. Replacing the LCD Screen .................................................. .......................... 39
3.11. Servicing the 9Z Transmitter Battery Pack .................................................. .. 40
3.12. RF Module .................................................. .................................................. . 42
3.13. Hard Resetting the 9Z Back to Factory Settings ........................................... 43
4. Upgrading and Tailoring the 9Z .................................................. ............................. 45
4.1. Adding extra 3 position switches .................................................. .................... 45
4.2. Tailoring the Reference Plane of Joysticks .................................................. ..... 45
4.3. Strengthening and Repairing the Joysticks .................................................. .... 46
4.4. Backlit LCD Display .................................................. ........................................ 48
4.5. 9Z Mode and Version Change (e.g. ZAP to ZHP) ............................................ 50
4.6. Upgrading to 2.4GHz and Telemetry .................................................. .............. 51
4.6.1. IMPORTANT: Antenna positioning for maximum range ............................ 52
4.6.2. Upgrading to 2.4GHz using the FrSky DHT-U ........................................... 53
4.6.3. Upgrading to 2.4GHz using the Spektrum DM8 module ........................... 56
4.7. Cycling and Fast Charging the Transmitter Battery Pack ................................. 57
4.8. How to Make a 9Z Transmitter Battery Pack .................................................. .. 60
4.9. Building a DSC Cable for Direct Servo Control ................................................ 61
4.10. DIY CAMPAC’s and “backing up” model memory to a PC ............................ 62
4.11. Building a Training Cable for Buddy Boxing .................................................. 63
4.12. Futaba 10Z upgrade - Adding a 10th Channel to the 9Z ................................ 64
5. Disassembling and Reassembling the 9Z’s Case .................................................. . 65
5.1. Stage 1 – Module and Battery .................................................. ........................ 67
5.2. Stage 2 – Case Back .................................................. ...................................... 67
5.3. Stage 3 – Case Sides and Corner Switches .................................................. ... 73
5.4. Stage 4 – LCD Panel .................................................. ...................................... 75
6. The Futaba Service and Test Menu .................................................. ...................... 81
6.1. Overview .................................................. .................................................. ....... 81
6.2. How to Access and Use these Menus on the 9Z .............................................. 81
6.3. Service Menus (Calibration and Upgrade) .................................................. ...... 83
6.4. Test Menus (Fault Finding & Checking) .................................................. ......... 84
APPENDIX A. The (Almost) Universal Service Menu Enabler .................................. 85
APPENDIX B. Connection Port PIN-OUT Information ............................................... 86
B.1. 9Z Transmitter Battery Cassette Pin-out Information .............................................. 86
B.2. Futaba RF Module Pin-out Information .................................................. ................. 86
B.3. Futaba DSC/Trainer Pin-out Information .................................................. ............... 87
B.4. CAMPAC Pin-out Information....................................... ........................................... 88
APPENDIX C. Component Part Numbers .................................................. ................ 89
APPENDIX D. T9ZAP printable Button panel Patterns .............................................. 91
APPENDIX E. 9Z Circuit and Wiring Diagrams .................................................. ....... 93