fUTABA sCREW dRIVER
 

Anyone know where i can buy the little screwdriver that used to come with the old school transmitters used to adjust travel adjustment and other functions.. it would clip on to the handle.... you can see a pic of what it looks like in this ebay auction


http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Futaba-SBC-1...item4cf8e27fa0

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Just use a screw driver from your toolbox. Stick tension adjustment is not something you do on the field and not very often. If you want it to clip to the TX handle use sone cotton string. Personally, my 9CAP is so heavy, I wouldnt like to add weight to it. In fact I have to use the neckstrap to prevent my elbows from shaking under its weight

Ameyam

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They are still out there and indeed handy for many things beyond just stick tension adjustment. At one time these non metalic plastic flat tips were called tuning wands.

Although field tuning of our radios is thankfully no longer required, frequently binding procedures at the fields is required and Hitec for example includes exactly what you want with the Aurora and is almost certainly avalible through Hitec.

The Aurora and the new Futaba 12 channel I know also additionally have access ports on the Tx's that allow easy stick tension adjustment at the field without removeing the back and in both cases a tuning wand would be ideal, so Futaba may still have them also.

I would not use a metal screwdriver particularly for any binding buttons on tranys or Rx's as they can easily damage the tiny momentary switchs if to much pressure is used.

John

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Really? I guess if 2-3 lbs. is that tough to hold up adding a .5 oz screwdriver might make it impossible.

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You can order it through Tower:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXH484&P=SM

Bruce

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Thats cold...but funny

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Hmm..

FEATURES:
-Sturdy black plastic construction.
-Molded in clip.

INCLUDES:
-One clip-on screwdriver.

SPECIFICATIONS:
-Length: 2-1/4"
-Width: 1/4"

That beast must weigh at least a half ounce... 14 grams.

CGr.

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:):):)

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yes thats it!

i'll use it on my 72mhz transmitter(for glow planes). i have a synthesized module, where i dial in the frequency on the plane i will be flying... havin a screw driver clipped to my Tx will be a lot easier, than having to carry one in my pocket... yes im lazy and like things easy:D http://www.jrradios.com/Products/Def...ProdID=JRPTXMS

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It only takes a short while for the clip to break off and it turns the screw driver into a pocket dweller. At the 99 cent store you can buy a complete set of small screw drivers.

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ill make than plan "B" ill probably lose it before it breaks :)

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How ironic, I just found 1 at the field stuck in the dirt.

And yes the clip is broke off.

Jimmy

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That is funny, because me and a buddy were looking through his toolbox this morning looking for a bolt and he had 3 of them. When I saw them I thought of this thread!!!! :)<div>
</div><div>Ken</div>

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I may have a few in a box too. Not sure if they are in one piece or not. Even if they are they wouldn't last long. I have one of the small screw drivers in my radio case from my days of still using my Dial A Crash module. Funny, I burnt out one of the modules and still have a brand new one. I gave up using them after I had enough RXs in ch 15. Now I'm starting to change over to 2.4. Slowly but I'm doing it.;)