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09-12-2016, 07:21 AM
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Posted By phil_g

New Flysky S/C transmitter

For this one I used an orange Farnel powder-coated case, Maplin chromed LED bezels, a DS438 microswitch (the large one) with a DS428 button, Farnel on/off toggle with bezel, and a couple of special...
01-03-2016, 12:54 PM
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Views: 2,739
Posted By phil_g

For anyone who's not seen these systems in...

For anyone who's not seen these systems in practise, skip to 1:38 for Glyn's pulse 'Tyro' and to 7:10 for Shauns GG 'Swift'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iPBYMlEzXg
12-16-2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 34,751
Posted By phil_g

My Dad started me flying R/C at about 10 years...

My Dad started me flying R/C at about 10 years old, and after varying success with his home-brew Single-Channel radios, the OS Pixie was our first ever commercial R/C set. It was supremely reliable...
02-06-2015, 01:06 PM
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Views: 8,422
Posted By phil_g

The Remcon receiver is a centre-tapped 4.8v (4...

The Remcon receiver is a centre-tapped 4.8v (4 cell) nicad, and the transmitter a 12v (10 cell) nicad.
Cheers
Phil
11-02-2014, 06:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,550
Posted By phil_g

Hi Steve, I chat with Jay from time to time, he's...

Hi Steve, I chat with Jay from time to time, he's done many s/c and reeds conversions for others so I'm sure he'd convert a Kraft for you, or you could do it yourself - you're clearly a very capable...
10-09-2014, 12:09 PM
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Views: 8,422
Posted By phil_g

Alternatively, convert the Mule to 2.4ghz and fly...

Alternatively, convert the Mule to 2.4ghz and fly S/C without any reliability or frequency problems!
See http://www.singlechannel.co.uk
Cheers
Phil
10-09-2014, 11:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,550
Posted By phil_g

I'd be interested to hear of this is for a...

I'd be interested to hear of this is for a collection or to convert and actually fly - retro-refits are very popular here in the UK at the moment.
Mine is a Series 71:
...
06-21-2014, 01:01 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 34,751
Posted By phil_g

Ah my apologies I wasnt fishing just curious as a...

Ah my apologies I wasnt fishing just curious as a few people have rolled their own recently, and "049flyer" didnt ring any bells - sorry!
Still making them, approaching 300 now including the reeds...
06-20-2014, 01:22 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 34,751
Posted By phil_g

Nice! It has a "Roarin' 20" look about it! ...

Nice!
It has a "Roarin' 20" look about it!
Small, simple models are so much fun. What's inside the Mule, I'm always interested to see different takes on modern S/C.
Cheers
Phil
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06-11-2014, 01:40 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 34,751
Posted By phil_g

In building & testing the single-channel...

In building & testing the single-channel emulation encoders I've used OrangeRx for Futaba, OrangeRx for JR, Frsky DFT, DHT, V8HT, V8FT, V8JT, Fly-Sky, Corona DSSS, Corona FHSS 2way, Hitec HPF-MI,...
06-11-2014, 05:06 AM
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Views: 34,751
Posted By phil_g

Mark if you're that familiar with the PicAxe then...

Mark if you're that familiar with the PicAxe then you'd have no difficulty making your own - and make an interesting project of it. PPM is just setting and resetting an output after specific delays...
06-10-2014, 02:23 AM
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Views: 34,751
Posted By phil_g

Mine are supplied built & tested Mark but I'm not...

Mine are supplied built & tested Mark but I'm not a business, just a bloke in a shed doing it for interests sake.
Have a look at the Macgregor Digimac 1+1 emulation encoder, it does propo rudder...
01-11-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,318
Posted By phil_g

If anyone is interested in using a "Tiny-6" Reeds...

If anyone is interested in using a "Tiny-6" Reeds Emulation Encoder either for a new build or to convert an old 6-channel Reeds set, I worked out some costs and I can do the encoder for £12 delivered...
12-23-2013, 04:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,318
Posted By phil_g

New encoder - Six-channel Reeds on 2.4ghz

I've done a new encoder for Reeds, I call this one the 'Tiny-6' as its only an inch square. Its heavily based on the existing full-house Reeds encoder software, written entirely in assembler, but...
07-13-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 34,751
Posted By phil_g

RE: 2.4GHz Single-channel

Just a quick update, I've done a couple of remote dethermalizer options for John (Rubberflyer) and my local clubmate Gordon Warburton. Johns uses one channel as a simple DT trip, which is all his...
08-22-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 34,751
Posted By phil_g

RE: 2.4GHz Single-channel

A couple of new sets I made up this week, both using Frsky DIY. The first one is quite conventional, its a Macgregor MR200 bang-bang set. This particular one is quite nice & clean, & all the case...
07-09-2012, 02:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 661
Posted By phil_g

Trying to find Stuart Foster from Saxilby, Lincoln UK

Found him, thanks Ray! please ignore (mods please delete if poss)


We had our inaugural Single Channel and Vintage R/C meeting at Pontefract Racecourse and Stuart won the 'innovation' award,...
05-25-2012, 03:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,748
Posted By phil_g

RE: vintage r/c recievers

Its an ideal candidate for a conversion to 2.4g Bob. Much more reliable, lighter airborne weight and exactly the same S/C experience.
Check the "2.4 Conversions" page of...
05-19-2012, 03:35 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 34,751
Posted By phil_g

RE: 2.4GHz Single-channel

Andrew Boddington, son of the late great DB, donated one of his Dads old rudder-only Pulse-Propo models to my pal Shaun. It is fitted with an Adams Baby magnetic actuator (the type that flaps wildly...
02-07-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 34,751
Posted By phil_g

RE: 2.4GHz Single-channel

Thats an excellent conversion Mark, really neatly done. I particularly like the internal crib-sheet, I might pinch that idea!
What a lovely looking set the OS is, I can imagine the pleasure it...
02-03-2012, 02:04 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 34,751
Posted By phil_g

RE: 2.4GHz Single-channel

I flew the converted Digimac 1+1 yesterday!
I skived off for an hour or two to test the Vic Smeed Poppet out which I'd recently fitted out with a 10gm motor and Single Channel radio on rudder only....
01-19-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 34,751
Posted By phil_g

RE: 2.4GHz Single-channel

Just to add to the Digimac 1+1 post with the video, here are a couple of internal pics.
I've converted it from Corona to Frsky using a 2-way module, set to V8 mode to match all my older receivers....
01-04-2012, 12:43 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 34,751
Posted By phil_g

RE: 2.4GHz Single-channel

My 1958 Orbit 10 Reeds set, converted to 2.4ghz :
Forum: RC Combat
11-29-2011, 04:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,679
Posted By phil_g

RE: How to make Streamers?

We use old unwanted VHS video cassette tape.
Cheers
Phil
11-28-2011, 02:55 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 34,751
Posted By phil_g

RE: 2.4GHz Single-channel

Last week I bought an early 1970s Macgregor Digimac 1+1 transmitter for £14 on ebay.
In its time this was 'half a step up' from the single channel radios of the period, having proportional rudder...
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