Mode Zero

Hi all.

Another single channel transmitter re-born. Photos to prove!

This was passed on to me by a very kind member of the forum, RCS logo, RCS decal file, and general advice was from other forumites, and emulator board from Phil of course!
I thank you all.
The original board was removed and tested, and works perfectly. Happy days.

Phil_G wrote: ↑19 Nov 2022, 14:43 Beautifully restored Stew but how? would love to hear your methods
Looks like new!

Cheers
Phil

Absolutely, the "re-birthed" case looks superb. More details please?????

Hi chaps.
After stripping, the case was scrubbed with a wire brush, and a wire wheel, then I applied a really heavy duty paint stripper. After removing the paint I washed and dried it thoroughly, then applied anti rust treatment. After that, a coat of Halfords etch primer then a few coats of well warmed silver Hammerite, and then polished with car polish once completely dry.
On/off switch is original, as is the button, which has a very satisfying and tactile action and sound. Both were cleaned with electrical contact cleaner and tested thoroughly.
I put some heat shrink on the base of the 2.4G aerial, fed it through through the original aerial mount and it sits snugly in place. The original cone shaped cover for the aerial mount was slightly widened at the top and fits back in place.
The decal was from a file on the forum here, printed onto clear self adhesive decal paper and stuck to the case.
The RCS logo was a 3d print from a chap on this forum.
Very good it is too. I fitted it with araldite.
It's not a 'perfect' restoration, but then this is a transmitter to use. I'm not super happy with the horrible cheapy plastic led bezels on the case top, so I may get some nicer ones.
The Frsky hack module may yet be coming out to be replaced with a Lemon one, which will be neater and smaller, without the annoying bind board and toggle switch.
If anyone wants to see more photos, or details of anything used, brands, suppliers etc, I'll happily share.

Stew.

RCS badge available here:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133714365082

or for DIY guys here;
viewtopic.php?f=72&t=1215

For those unaware..... a dip in molasses will clean metal of rust to a pre-paintable condition without scrubbung, paint strippers etc.

Just need to keep in submerged the correct amount of time.

Too long is not good.

bluejets wrote: ↑20 Dec 2022, 22:31 For those unaware..... a dip in molasses will clean metal .....

Just need to keep in submerged the correct amount of time.

Too long is not good.

Jeff,

I had not heard this before!

• how long is too long?

• is the molasses at room temp or slightly warmed?

The usual suggested mix is 1 part molasses to 9 parts water for de-rusting car panels and parts (although stronger mixes are also used).

The time recommended is around two weeks (but I have seen up to 3 months used).

Thanks Richard

I'd imagine 2 weeks to be far too long, perhaps one at best.
Bit of a suck it and see situation but the panels are relatively thin after all.

We used 10 litres molasses to a small wheelie bin for molasses to water ratio.

Caustic soda can be used to strip remaining paint.