Shiny Boxes aka Controlaire Tx's
Posted: 04 Nov 2019, 10:32
I've just acquired a MAN 2-3-4 propo Tx to compliment my Controlaire Mule Mk II.4 s/c tx and Controlaire 12ch Reed tx. That gives me a nice set of shiny (Controlaire) boxes
The Controlaire Mule - http://mode-zero.uk/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=462 - s/c tx uses Martin's "super S/C" encoder with model memories & all sorts of programmable features. It has both a 36MHz FM board and a Frsky module, either being selected by a switch on the top of the case hidden behind the FM antennae. A great trannie to fly with, and looks nice & shiny too
The Controlaire 12ch Reed tx - http://mode-zero.uk/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=664 - is still a work in progress This Tx also looks nice & shiny too, but with plenty of small scratches to give it 'character' The encoder is programmed and the case is basically ready for fit out, but............
Since the MAN 2-3-4 propo Tx is a basic 4 ch set, it's an ideal candidate for Phil's "high end(?)" Digispark encoder, so that's what its going to get As the photos show, the Tx is in pretty good nick, still looks nice & shiny too.
The 2-3-4 has been engraved inside with the serial number and date of 21st January 1970. As a kid, I used to drool over sets like this in Model Airplane News dreaming of what it would be like to have such a set.
I have a Corona Tx module put aside for it as well as (if I can find it amongst my boxes) a 29MHz RF board - these will be switch selectable like in the Mule Tx. The encoder is programmed and the bits have been gathered into one container, but that's as far as I've made it so far - this conversion is not going to be as quick as I would have liked, due to other competing priorities. Unfortunately all my modelling stuff has been pushed a long way down the priority list now that I've actually started construction of our hangar and house. On top of that 'challenge', I've had to return to work part-time to help pay for our new retirement 'digs'. The job involves travelling to New Zealand for a week or two every month, which might sound great, but it's time a long way away from the construction site as well as lost time travelling to/from But, it is for the best cause
More to follow, eventually (big sigh)
The Controlaire Mule - http://mode-zero.uk/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=462 - s/c tx uses Martin's "super S/C" encoder with model memories & all sorts of programmable features. It has both a 36MHz FM board and a Frsky module, either being selected by a switch on the top of the case hidden behind the FM antennae. A great trannie to fly with, and looks nice & shiny too
The Controlaire 12ch Reed tx - http://mode-zero.uk/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=664 - is still a work in progress This Tx also looks nice & shiny too, but with plenty of small scratches to give it 'character' The encoder is programmed and the case is basically ready for fit out, but............
Since the MAN 2-3-4 propo Tx is a basic 4 ch set, it's an ideal candidate for Phil's "high end(?)" Digispark encoder, so that's what its going to get As the photos show, the Tx is in pretty good nick, still looks nice & shiny too.
The 2-3-4 has been engraved inside with the serial number and date of 21st January 1970. As a kid, I used to drool over sets like this in Model Airplane News dreaming of what it would be like to have such a set.
I have a Corona Tx module put aside for it as well as (if I can find it amongst my boxes) a 29MHz RF board - these will be switch selectable like in the Mule Tx. The encoder is programmed and the bits have been gathered into one container, but that's as far as I've made it so far - this conversion is not going to be as quick as I would have liked, due to other competing priorities. Unfortunately all my modelling stuff has been pushed a long way down the priority list now that I've actually started construction of our hangar and house. On top of that 'challenge', I've had to return to work part-time to help pay for our new retirement 'digs'. The job involves travelling to New Zealand for a week or two every month, which might sound great, but it's time a long way away from the construction site as well as lost time travelling to/from But, it is for the best cause
More to follow, eventually (big sigh)