Cable problems
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Cable problems
Good morning,
I picked up the Aerofly Deluxe package with this cable setup. I've had no luck using my Futaba 7C tx. I am able to get it to semi work using a G3 Realflight controller. (everything works except throttle). What is my best option to be able to use my 7C Tx? Thanks afor any help.
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I picked up the Aerofly Deluxe package with this cable setup. I've had no luck using my Futaba 7C tx. I am able to get it to semi work using a G3 Realflight controller. (everything works except throttle). What is my best option to be able to use my 7C Tx? Thanks afor any help.
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RE: Cable problems
Thanks for the reply Mark,
Radio is PPM mode. Radio does not turn on. Disk version is 1.8.0.17 Version on my computer is 1.9.1.1 I did install the latest I believe update. Thanks again
Radio is PPM mode. Radio does not turn on. Disk version is 1.8.0.17 Version on my computer is 1.9.1.1 I did install the latest I believe update. Thanks again
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RE: Cable problems
Trainer is on inh. I notice that my trainer switch on the Tx is sticking. I'll try and borrow another 7C radio and do more checking. I'll keep you updated. Thanks again for the help so far. I'm sure I'll be back
Added Add one is all.
Added Add one is all.
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RE: Cable problems
ORIGINAL: rajul
Pls download and install patch 1.9.7.11 here http://www.ipacs.de/download/afpd190711.exe
Pls download and install patch 1.9.7.11 here http://www.ipacs.de/download/afpd190711.exe
Patch installed still no go. I also tried powering radio first and than Aerofly still no go. The latest patch is showing up on the screen installed.
No power to radio from USB either.
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RE: Cable problems
ORIGINAL: rajul
Try removing the crystals and switch on manually.
Also, pls check that in the controls menu, you selected transmitter instead of joystick for aircraft 1
Try removing the crystals and switch on manually.
Also, pls check that in the controls menu, you selected transmitter instead of joystick for aircraft 1
Tried all the above still a no go. Crystals were already removed, power on Tx, Controls menu is Transmitter Aircraft One.
No Tx detected.
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RE: Cable problems
ORIGINAL: rajul
Hmmm, then it could only mean two things - a wiring connection problem or an incompatibility issue with 7c. To eliminate the wiring issue, you could try to borrow a different type of Futaba radio from a friend e.g. 9c and see if that works.
Hmmm, then it could only mean two things - a wiring connection problem or an incompatibility issue with 7c. To eliminate the wiring issue, you could try to borrow a different type of Futaba radio from a friend e.g. 9c and see if that works.
I'll work on the borrowing a radio idea. Thanks for all the help so far. As far as wiring goes, what is the connection points we are looking for in the radio thru the trainer port?
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RE: Cable problems
ORIGINAL: rajul
Do you have a multimeter? You could probe the connections in the Futaba adapter you have. Since the adapter worked with your G3 controller, I would say that it is in good condition.
Do you have a multimeter? You could probe the connections in the Futaba adapter you have. Since the adapter worked with your G3 controller, I would say that it is in good condition.
Yes I do have a multimeter. What specific readings am I looking for?
I also did some searching on the 7C trainer port.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282138
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http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=301489
I'll be checking the to see if my 7C has the throttle timer bug tonite also.
Once again thanks for all the help.
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RE: Cable problems
Well I was able this weekend to try my cable with a good working Spektrum adapter with a DX7 and it was a no go. A buddy brought his adpater only over along with his radio he had been using on his Aerofly. And we were not able to get it to work. I believe its in the dongle?