[RCSE] Jack's Again

[Bill Kuhl]

That was what I thought, that there must be a diode or something, but don't
the people who create  the cycler's know this?

Bill

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[RCSE] The Mysterious Tx Jack?

[Bill Kuhl]

Is there some special circuitry between the transmitter charging jack and
the nicads? I made up cables to use with an expanded scale voltmeter, a
battery cycler, and a dc charger. Funny thing I was able to charge, but
could not detect any voltage at the jack. Took a Futaba transmitter apart
and checked the voltage on the wires attached to the jack, and still
nothing.

My question is, what's going on and how can I check the voltage and cycle my
batteries?

Thanks,

Bill Kuhl

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[RCSE] Small GPS was Re:Telemetry system.....

[Paul Breed]

>http://www.mtl.marconi.ca/Docs/CMC/Components/superstar.html

That one is huge! ;-)

For small try: http://www.u-blox.ch/gps-ms1/
or if you want to include an antenna...

http://www.pharosgps.com/product/igps180.pdf


This is what I've chosen to use...
http://www.ashtech.com/Pages/prodoem.html look at the G8.
(I have one and it outputs RAW data so I can post process to ~1m accuracy.)



Paul





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Re: [RCSE] 8UAFS Tx and Rx only?

[Antonio Martinez]

>Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 17:37:05 -0500
>To: Brett Jaffee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>From: Antonio Martinez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: [RCSE] 8UAFS Tx and Rx only?
>In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>References: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>At 12:19 PM 3/15/2000 -0800, you wrote:
>>> Does anyone recall the URL of the hobby place that is selling the
Futaba 8UAFS with just the transmitter and receiver?
>>
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>
>I saved this a while back:
>
>8uhfs with rcvr, freq module, carying box, etc. Everything
>but servos for $285 from National Hobby Supply. (800 437-2736)
>
>TX only for $229 from Buckner (800-288-8185).
>
>
>Bruckner has a web site also
>
>a
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RE: [RCSE] Re: CG machine

[James V. Bacus]

I've done this for years... works great.  For HLG's I just put the 2 
pencils in my bench vise.

Jim

At 02:12 PM 3/15/00 -0800, Scobie Puchtler or Sarah Felstiner wrote:
>Go Bill Swingle!
>
>Nice idea!
>
>I like it!
>
>And if you're really in a hurry, just jam the pencils into a scrap slab of
>blue foam and balance away!
>
> > Drill two holes near the middle of the 12 inch piece that will
> > fit the pencils
> > snuggly. Separate the holes by a distance approximately 1 inch
> > wider than your
> > widest fuselage. Insert the pencils with the erasers pointing up. File the
> > erasers to the shape of an upside down "v" like this /\. Done.
>
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[RCSE] Place to get your Futaba 8UAFS (Tx & Rx only)

[The Soaring Junkie]

These units are about $269 for Tx & Rx only... what a bargain considering
the software loaded as standard equipment in Tx, no need for cards!!

here is their web-site address:

http://www.brucknerhobbies.com/howto.htm

Phone number is:
(800) 288-8185

Hope this helps, best radio on market for the price!!!

Edgar
"The Soaring Junkie"


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Re: [RCSE] My Telemetry system.....

[G. Saraber]

Eric Weder wrote:
> 
> >I'm using a slightly larger, significantly cheaper version
> >
> >>Good luck
> >>and Thanks for sharing
> >>Kerry
> >
> 
> Anybody with more information on small and/or cheap GPS chips for use in this
> sort of application, I'd like to hear it. I'm contemplating a similar project.

http://www.mtl.marconi.ca/Docs/CMC/Components/superstar.html
something like that? I have no idea about pricing, but it weighs 0.05lb
(22g) dimensions: 1.8 in. W x 2.8 in. L x 0.51 in. H; (46 x 71 x 13 mm) 

I think it would be cool if i could record the entire flight path of my
glider (like a blackbox). If it records the exact location
say every 0.5 sec i could analize it with the computer and figure out
speed etc. (that's not airspeed tho)
A neat project, alltho an autonomous sailplane tug really gets me
drooling :-)

Regards,
Gerard Saraber
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[RCSE] f3j contest this weekend in So Cal

[John Roe]

Message text written by "Jason Werner":

> Does anyone have any information on it?

1.  Team Canada will be there

2.  Team USA will be there

3.  (and best of all)  the field is only a few miles from
  High Times Liquor, the best Liquor/wine cellar/fine beer/
  cigar store in Orange County!

See you there!


John Roe
Laguna Hills, Ca
www.martialartsacademy.org

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[RCSE] Contest

[BENCLEVEL]

Contest this weekend at the Orlando Buzzards field.Come join us and fly 2M 
and RES onSat and Unlimited and RES on Sun. See you there.
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Re: [RCSE] Hitec Spectra RF module failures

[Tom Broeski]

Aw, I know Gordy's a nice guy, but I don't like him that much!

Karlton Spindle wrote:

> Gordys Tongue is in Tom's Cheek?  hehehe now back to specking out.
>
> Smooth Thermals,
> Karlton Spindle
> http://www.MultiplexRC.com
> - Original Message -
> From: Tom Broeski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Subject: Re: [RCSE] Hitec Spectra RF module failures
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RE: [RCSE] Re: CG machine

[Scobie Puchtler or Sarah Felstiner]

Go Bill Swingle!

Nice idea!

I like it!

And if you're really in a hurry, just jam the pencils into a scrap slab of
blue foam and balance away!

> Drill two holes near the middle of the 12 inch piece that will
> fit the pencils
> snuggly. Separate the holes by a distance approximately 1 inch
> wider than your
> widest fuselage. Insert the pencils with the erasers pointing up. File the
> erasers to the shape of an upside down "v" like this /\. Done.

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Re: [RCSE] 8UAFS Tx and Rx only?

[Charles French]

Buckner hobbies NY

Sorry don't have their # Add is in RCM.

> > Does anyone recall the URL of the hobby place that is selling the Futaba 
>8UAFS with just the transmitter and receiver?
>
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Re: [RCSE] 8UAFS Tx and Rx only?

[Darwin N. Barrie]

Brett Jaffee wrote:

> > Does anyone recall the URL of the hobby place that is selling the Futaba 8UAFS 
>with just the transmitter and receiver?
>

There are a couple of places that will break the set. Franks Hobbies in Phoenix has 
excellent prices. National Hobbies and another I
can't remember.

Darwin N. Barrie
Scottsdale AZ

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Re: [RCSE] Recent threads

[Skip Richards]

Man, I laughed harder at this than anything I've seen on here in a long
time!

Skip

"James V. Bacus" wrote:
> 
> At 09:34 AM 3/15/00 -0800, Steven Bixby wrote:
> >Is this some kind of higher plane of existence?
> >--
> 
> Heh heh heh, he said "plane"!
> 
> 8-)
> 
> Jim
> Downers Grove, IL
> ICQ 6997780
> Visit my R/C Soaring Page at http://www.mcs.net/~bacuslab/soaring.html
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RE: [RCSE] Hitec Spectra RF module failures

[Brian Chan]

>At 10:28 AM 3/15/00 -0800, you wrote:
>>They are not illegal by FCC or AMA standards.  Who's
>>law are you quoting?
>
>The FCC.
>There was a long thread on this news group quoting  the FCC rules/regs.
>The spectra was certified in a HiTech transmitter, it is not certified in
>a futaba or Airtronics TX.
>
>If you want to be literal about the rules, it is not even legal to replace the
>telescoping antenna with other than an original replacement.

Then all you people using the rubber ducky antennae should go to 
jail, no pass go, no collecting the $200.00.

Brian

Brian Chan, Trapped in the Jungle of  Bureaucratic Lead Tape and Sinking.
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RE: [RCSE] My Telemetry system.....

[Eric Weder]

>>time logging system.  Time & resources are the hold up and now GPS units are

>>almost small enough.
>I've found one that is available in a PLCC 84 (Same size as a postage stamp.)

>I'm using a slightly larger, significantly cheaper version
>
>>Good luck
>>and Thanks for sharing
>>Kerry
>

Anybody with more information on small and/or cheap GPS chips for use in this
sort of application, I'd like to hear it. I'm contemplating a similar project.


Thanks, 

Eric Weder
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[RCSE] Robbe ASK23 Plans.

[Barry Cole]

Hi Guys,

Has anyone out there got the building instructions for the Robbe ASK23
Sailplane.  3200mm Span.  Semiscale.

I would like to get a copy.

Many thanks.

Reply direct to me at the above address, please.
-- 
Barry Cole
Hampshire UK
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Re: [RCSE] Left-handed

[dave]

If this guy is going to fly RES I don't see a problem. Take any non
computer Tx and swap the ratchet to the right stick or remove it all
together. Now just use the correct channels on the receiver to make the
left stick work rudder and elevators. Might be fun for the instructor
though but in the case of this guys determination I'm sure someone will
adapt to help.

Regards

Dave

In message <001f01bf8e39$92d25080$71e48dd1@marshall>, Scott & Kim
Marshall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
>Seeking suggestions for a new pilot that must fly left handed. His right
>hand has nerve damage and little sense of touch.  He will likely be very
>happy flying RES planes and will deal with full-house planes if and when he
>gets to that point.
>
>He flew the mode 2, club trainer (Highlander - Thanks MAD
>http://www.madaircraft.com/ and MRS Hobby!) at our club's fun fly at the
>Point of the Mountain on Saturday but had to hold the radio his right hand
>and reach across with his left to work the right stick, he did fine but it
>looked very awkward!
>
>He asked if he can buy a transmitter with the sticks reversed or if one
>could be modified to accommodate his preference, or should he just keep
>flying cross-handed? I've never come across this before. Thanks for your
>suggestions!
>
>Scott Marshall
>IMSF
>SLC, UT
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Re: [RCSE] Bentwing Contest reminder

[georgeg]

>Bakersfield Bentwing Contest
>April 16th 2000
>Interested parties contact
>me for more info.

In case anyone doesn't know where Bakersfield is, thats in California.  Come
out, it will be a fun contest.  We have a nice grass field to fly on and generally
have a good time.

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[RCSE] Futaba Programming

[Maurice Podder]

There is no switch needed to have another start 
setting that will give you a lower flaps and ailerons set for launch.  Just 
pull your camber stick down and it will automatically give you an 
increase.  Also try leaving camber on after you place your start switch in 
neutral.  What a zoom.
 
Maurice

[RCSE] FA: Monarch w/ 2 Wings & More

[Floete]

Hi, Gang:  Sorry if this is a repeat but I didn't get the first message I 
sent out kicked back to my mailbox so I'm wondering if it didn't get lost in 
the system.  Also, I believe I need some help from my betters ...
   Anyway, I've put my DJ Aerotech Monarch D on eBay -- at least when I got 
the plane used, I was told it was a D.  Now it's in doubt, maybe it's another 
version of the Monarch.  Could a few of you knowledgeable types have a look 
and tell me if I need to make a correction to my auction?  Thanks!
 Here are a few of the other details:  Comes with all electronics -- Hitec 
555 receiver (case removed to save weight) in the Futaba configuration (plug 
in your own crystal), battery, 2 servos, and a Novak on/off switch. And 
that's not all: this plane comes with two wings, the stock wing and the wing 
that's sold with the Monarch D-lite.  It's a little raggedy in condition but 
it will fly well!
   To see the auction, cut-n-paste the following url into your browser 
window: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=284284167
   If anyone here has any questions or wants to see more pix, be sure to let 
me know!
   Cheers,
   Erik
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Re: [RCSE] Flying the Cape- HELP

[Dick Williamson]

Scobie,

Cape Cod soaring sites are well covered in a summary prepared  by Helmut
Lelke of the Charles River Radio Controllers.  His excellent summary is on
our club web site at:

http://www.charlesriverrc.org/fields_capecodslopes.htm

One of the favorite places for slopers to stay is the Seascape Motel
because of the slope right there.

The CRRC web site has links to local weather and wind info.

http://www.charlesriverrc.org/links_weather.htm

The weather in May is often windy with warm weather winds from the
southwest and colder highs providing breezes from the Northwest.  If you
are lucky, the winds will come straight out of the west and allowing
soaring at the best sites.  A rare event is wind from the east which allows
sloping off the cliffs on the Atlantic side of the outer Cape.

Enjoy your trip.

Dick



>Hey all you East Coast slopers out there...
>
>I have a trip coming up in the first week of May that will get me some time
>at the Cape with my brother who is also a sloper in the early stages of
>addiction. I have heard that cape cod has some good sloping to offer.
>
>I would really appreciate information about how to best take advantage of
>the flying that the cape has to offer, given a couple of days or three.
>
>Useful to me would be:
>
>-site maps, descriptions, and directions
>-links for the most useful weather/wind information, and the seasonal trends
>for early May.
>-food and lodging tips are always welcome, of course, but not so important,
>unless you knowabout some kind of sandwich I just gotta have. I live to
>find the perfect sandwich.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Lift,
>Scobie in Seattle
>m


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[RCSE] Polarity in JR Mark VIII

[regis white]

Needed to replace the Tx battery and sniped the leads where it was patched.
Unfortunately, I did not pay enough attention to polarity - assumed black =
neg. etc.  (This Transmitter does not have the usual JR stick battery pack.)
I make up a new pack and was ready to connect.  OH, oh - no black wire.  It
has a red and WHITE wire.  BUT the orientation of the red wire is opposite
that of my two other JR TXs (and they booth have Red and Black leads).  OK,
looking in the TX with the back off, and focusing on the battery plug
(connector) in the Tx;  IS NEG to the left or right?  Any body out there
still have a Mark VIII?  Any help will be appreciated.  Regis


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[RCSE] CG machine

[Mark Johnson]

Dose anybody of a simple way to make a CG machine?
I found one awhile back that was made in the shape of a box that
balanced the wing on large wood dowels that were cut in half, real
simple system.
I booked marked it but can't seem to find it.

TIA
Mark J.


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[RCSE] Cape Cod Sites

[Jack Barnes]

I stumbled on this site the other day and I think that it may be what 
you are looking for.

http://www.charlesriverrc.org/fields_capecodslopes.htm


I am looking forward to trying them myself.


Jack W. Barnes, CNE
Network Manager
Shelburne Community School
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Re: [RCSE] Programming Futaba 8 with a 555 Rx

[Antonio Martinez]

At 09:02 PM 3/14/2000 -0800, you wrote:
>Chris,
>
> You're right. The previous version of the Futaba 8 that I have, has the
>aileron to flap mixing.
> The last TD ship I set up with the flap's hinge line relieved enough to
>program the flaps to work along with the ailerons using this function. 
>Now that you mentioned this for use with the 5 channel Rx it clicked.
>All I have to do is the same basic thing. I just will have the aileron
>on channel 5 rather than 7.

I didn't see how to do this - since you can't normally get more than one
AIL or FLP out of a 5ch RX (?).  Chris explained (patiently) that he does
it by turning AIL differential on, which then sees AIL on 1and 7 and FLP on
5 and 6.  Twiddling with the amount of differential (and setting the ACTUAL
differential with ATV), somehow works.

Incidentally Don's book discusses some quick soldering to get any or all 8
ch our of a 555 or 535.  Info also found somewhere on the web as I recall.

Either way it is not entirely obvious or simple!  Thus the improved Super8...

regards,
a
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[RCSE] BALSA VS OBECHI

[G . Perez]

Is Obechi too heavy to be used on hlg?  Don't use the stuff much, just 
need to know if there is a significant weight penalty.  I would think the
results with obechi would be much strong than balsa.

tia
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[RCSE] My Telemetry system.....

[Paul Breed]

For any one that is interested
I'm making progress on my telemetry system...

See:
http://www.rasdoc.com/splinter/brain.html

Paul

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[RCSE] LED Schematic

[David Wrinkle]

Greetings

   Some time ago there was a link posted that showed a schematic of how to 
wire LED's to check the status of the winch solenoids.  Does anyone have 
that info handy...

Thanks
David Wrinkle   [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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[RCSE] Stork vs Bird Of Prey

[Erik Wikran]

Could someone forward the "Stork vs Bird Of Prey" mail that was sent a day
or two back. I have a accidental deleted it and I can't find it at
http://www.egroups.com/listsaver/soaring/.


Hilsen
Erik Wikran
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[RCSE] The Pressure's On!

[Rudy Siegel]

OK, I have to have a big year at Nats in 2000.  My daughter Mary won the 
Juvenile Girls' Figure Skating National Championship last week in Amherst,
NY.  6th in F3J just isn't enough any more.  So, watch for an 11 year-old
timing and psyching me in 2000!

Rudy Siegel

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[RCSE] RE: how to hand launch Flying wing

[Nathan & Marni Woods]

You can see three (3) typical launch techniques via MPEG video on the
www.Boomerangwings.com website.

Go to "Tips", then click on 'Flying Tips'.

There is audio, but you have to turn the volume up all the way to hear it.
I'm sorry about the poor vidoeography.  I was forcing my wife to take the
video with the last 3 minutes of daylight while she was hearing an urgent
call of nature.  There were no retakes :-)

Nathan Woods
 Webmaster:  www.boomerangwings.com

-
how do people hand launch a Zagi or a Boomerang?
it is very different from launching a normal HLG.

Raymond Wong
Hong Kong

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