OK, I admit it..... I'm an addict! I don't know much about electronics but Phil's various encoders have opened up a whole new branch of the hobby for me and now I am a compulsive converter of old trannies. I have way more transmitters than I can ever use but when this immaculate 5 channel MRC turned up on ebay it seemed the perfect opportunity to use that extra 7 channel encoder that I had been keeping "just in case".......
So out went the old innards and in went the new. To begin withI did a fairly basic conversion and kept it at 5 channels (4 propo + switched u/c) and it all worked first time but I found the switched channel too slow for my likings. I mentioned this to Phil who pointed out that there had been a major update and not only is the switched channel now much faster but there is also an option of 1 or 2 seconds transit time..... Much more useable for me. And he volunteered to reprogram/update my now superceded DIY More with the new update. The calibration process is now simpler and also gives the facility for a non-linear throttle response which will be much better for ic engines, particularly diesels! There is also a timer that beeps at an easily set time. Apart from the slow switched channel, there wasn't much wrong with the old encoder but I have to say that the updated version is even better! I added the Rates Rates and Expo functions but I wanted to be able to switch the rates in and out for different manoeuvres so as well as a pot I put a switch in the circuit (Top left in the picture). I also added the extra two channels, one as a conventional pot/trim lever and the second, though a propo channel I have installed with an internal pot but with an external three position switch (Second switch top/left) to give two pre-determined flap settings at the flick of a switch(Thanks Phil!). And I couldn't resist the timer which is the yellow button on the top of the case. I didn't fit the mixers but that will be an easy fit if and when I need them. The red button is the bind button.
The MRC has lovely silky smooth stick units and I have to say that, with all the new updates, this has become a very versatile and useable set.
MRC Conversion
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Re: MRC Conversion
Nice job Paul
So, how many trannies is that then? He with the most Tx's doesn't necessarily win, but its great fun trying!!!
So, how many trannies is that then? He with the most Tx's doesn't necessarily win, but its great fun trying!!!
Cheers,
Wayne
Once a Retrobate, always a Retrobate............
Wayne
Once a Retrobate, always a Retrobate............
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Re: MRC Conversion
9 Single Channel, 2 Reed and 15 Propo (from 1 - 7 channels) all on 2.4 and useable + 1 Propo still to convert.....
Paul
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Oh, is that all
But why only one on the "to do" list? Your much too young (as are we all ) to go into retro-retirement.........
But why only one on the "to do" list? Your much too young (as are we all ) to go into retro-retirement.........
Cheers,
Wayne
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Wayne
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What, like this? (Justified by lack of storage in the rental )
Cheers,
Wayne
Once a Retrobate, always a Retrobate............
Wayne
Once a Retrobate, always a Retrobate............