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Old 02-28-2008 | 05:20 PM
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Default 2.4 issues with gear sequencers??

Hey guys -

I'm having a frustrating time trying to get a Jetronics gear sequencer working with my Spektrum 2.4 system (10X with Spektrum TX module, AR9100 RX, running on 5 cell NIMH packs) in my JL L39. Only the gear servo moves on command, but throw adjustments, etc. are not working (I swapped gear and door servos, problems follow the sequencer outputs). Might be a bad sequencer (Todd at Dreamworks was nice enough to last-minute-overnight one to me today), but might be an problem with the new 2.4 radios...here's why I say this...

My first choice for a sequencer was the JMP unit. I tried to order one from Tom, but he said to hold off as he was having issues with 2.4 radios - that Futaba FASST did not work at all and Spektrum compatibility was intermittent (some worked, some didn't - no way to tell which based on model #, date of manufacture, etc). I also spoke to a buddy using a Minihobby sequencer, and he also was having issues with 2.4. In troubleshooting the Jetronics unit, I then called Todd to discuss ordering a new JT unit and he mentioned that he is also seeing/hearing of compatibility problems with 2.4 radios.

I may have a bad sequencer - as soon as work is over I'll test the Jetronics unit on the bench with 72Mhz receiver and post results - but curious if anyone has run into this. [&o]

Barry