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airtronics RD6000 mode conversion help..

Old 05-05-2003, 07:48 PM
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Default airtronics RD6000 mode conversion help..

i have just brought myself a RD6000 and what a TX!!! this thing builds aircraft for you if you set it to do so lol...

anyway i brought the TX from a private sale and a bundle of airplanes and engines (basicly the guy was selling up basicly)

im in love with this TX but the problem is its in MODE 2 I.E throtle on the left...

is there any way of converting these???? otherwise its totaly useless to me

if you have a RD6000 but dont know if its possible i demand you strip it down and re-solder your unit up to see if it works LMAO!

then if its burns out i know not to do that

any help would be grate

tnx guys
Old 05-05-2003, 11:14 PM
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Default airtronics RD6000 mode conversion help..

Rick,

Here is what Jack Albrecht of Airtronics says about mode changes:

"Mode changes of the RD6000 series units can only be accomplished at Airtronics
or by an Airtronics Service Center such as Radio South. The Software in the
transmitter has to be changed because of all the mixing that is involved. It
just is not a simple ratchet/spring change."

Airtronics Technical Support
800-262-1178

Sanwa UK can most likely do it for you.

Terry Moore
Old 05-06-2003, 12:44 AM
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Default airtronics RD6000 mode conversion help..

thank you terry.


looks like im gona have to go that way then, well at least i know , is that the UK number?

tnx again
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Default airtronics RD6000 mode conversion help..

Rick,

Sorry it's the US number.

Terry
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Default airtronics RD6000 mode conversion help..

thx again terry

i contacted my model shop and they put me in contact with the UK airtronics branch in london (conected to ervine would you belive)

anway it cam about 10 quid to change it over thats about $15-20!!!!!!

i was very pleased its on its way there now carnt wait to get it back

if any of u guys need there number ill get it for ya

tnx for the help guys
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Default airtronics RD6000 mode conversion help..

Rick,

I'm glad that Sanwa UK got it sorted for you.

Cheers Mate,

Terry
Old 05-07-2003, 12:23 AM
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Default MODE I

Somebody still flys that?

You must be into PATTERN!

I think they are the only guys left flying MODE I!
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Default airtronics RD6000 mode conversion help..

LOL my dad has been flying since he was about 13 and he tought me to fly (he flys mode 1) so i just got it from there

i have flown mode2 but i nearly ditched my mates MR hurricane into the runway on final LOL, needless to say i have flown mode1 only ever since
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Default RE: airtronics RD6000 mode conversion help..

changing its mode from 1 to 2 is a matter how to enter the service mode of the radio first.....

I discovered it by accident while toggling around with the switches and buttons......
its not that easy to explain and that my rd6000 radio is away from me like its in the province....
once i get it i could give you the instructions so as to make you save all the hassles to pay for freight and the fee airtronics is asking......
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Default RE: airtronics RD6000 mode conversion help..

Hi

Sanwa Mode 1 to 2 change via service mode

1. Switch the radio off.

2. Shift the left switch forward.

3. Hold down F.Mode and End.

4. Switch the radio on.

5. Flip back the left switch.

6. Scroll down to MOD.

7. Select mode 2.

8. Press End.

9. Switch the radio off.

10. Switch the radio back on.


And of course swap the spring etc.


HTH
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Default RE: airtronics RD6000 mode conversion help..

Mode 1

It may amaze some of you in North America to know that a very significant chunk of the R/C world fly Mode 1. Mode 2 seems to be a US/Canada thing.

In Australia, Mode 2 flyers are a very rare and dying breed. All radio's are shipped Mode 1.

I'd be interested to hear what the Mode 1 to Mode 2 ratio is in the UK.

While on this subject (sorry for drifting), please, no tedious "my mode is better than your mode" "flame" wars, OK?

fiery
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Default RE: airtronics RD6000 mode conversion help..

hi .. i think here in the uk most fly throttle left stick .. but some i know fly SPLIT stick .. throttle right + aileron with ele + rudder left !!! .. Its handy for precise rolls .. Personally i fly left stick ele+ail as i learnt on a 2ch 2 stick controller .. & went onto a 6ch & i kept it the same but added the aileron to the left stick. Lots & lots of people i meet think my set up is from another planet .. but ive put in hours of flying this way. The only manouvers i find harder is when the stick is towards the center of the box. because u are pushing the stick away .. i think this is the only drawback .. but even if i flew right stick .. the same thing would occur.
Ive heard this said before .. but flying left stick & being right handed gives u an advantage when launching on your own! .... great.
Anyhow i couldnt care less. Im getting back into it asap with some electric so hand lauching will be a doddle ..
cheers all ... great site .. russ

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