Next Batter Up Is...

My next transmitter project will be a poor old Proline that was a wee bit neglected but shall be given the love it deserves. Here are some initial snaps of the before and initial take-apart.

Have fun,
Andy

Stick it to the man!

What!!! No Fluoride???

Nice packs!

The stick is still very, very nice.

 A little dirty and tired but all that will be fixed at Andy's spa.

Huge thanks to MAN!

I wanted to thank Model Airplane News for giving my gimbal project a four page spread in the March 2011 Canadian Edition of Model Airplane News. I was informed that it is also available for online subscribers. It is not in the US print version.

They are some of the nicest people I have ever dealt with and featuring a small project like mine gives great hope to myself and others looking to start building r/c equipment locally.

A sincere thank you,
Andy

Thank you Debra and John!

The Kraft Single Stick is Complete!

Got the Kraft SS finished and had a hoot testing it with my Blade mSR this weekend. Man it's fun to fly a micro heli with a single stick! Here are some snaps of the final transmitter and some build shots.

Keep Flyin'

Andy

Front with covers in place

Covers off

Easy access to computer interface

Spektrum DM9 module for compatibility

Custom levers

This one was set up mainly for heli use

Throttle hold and DR switches also handle option and preset 
via a momemtary position at the bottom of the switch

Spock! I think I got your brain back in!!!

Setting up the ppm/serial cable. Gotta talk to the world!

Centering pots

Lcd bumper and encoder mounts

Encoder mounts. These get CA glued to the case

Lcd bumper

E-trim resistance networks

Custom levers and pot mounts

Lever Prep & Installation

Got the levers prepped and installed. Will move on to final soldering tomorrow. Here are some snaps of the prep and final install. This might be a keeper for future transmitters!

Final install and thanks to George at Orca Waterjet

Brush finishing sides

Hole is intentionally undersized in waterjet and reamed to size

Tap routine ;-)

Drill 'em right!

Woohoo!!! The levers are here.

Just got the custom levers for the Kraft project. These are a hybrid of a Proline shape, Kraft size and Ace oversize thumb gripper.

Hybrid throttle/collective levers

Dry fit and progress of Mr. Kraft

The holidays are done and the new year's first born is due soon. Here are some photos of a dry fit and progress including successfully finding a replacement pot for a Kraft SS!!!

Cheers,
Andy

Dry fit of transmitter parts

Module hole

Some of the new bits

New bracket...gotta match just so!

Old ceramic pot base and new 10k donor.

Those old Krafts were completely adjustable. Very nice!!!

The Reno Continues!

Got a bit more done this week while waiting for the custom throttle levers.

Gotcha. This will become something very funky!

Client requested the same spacing as the Ace transmitter.

Oh no! Mr. Bill!!! LCD goes here.

Stick in original condition.

Return of the Nibbler.

Trim this!

X-Files.

X-Files. Wait a minute...that's deja vu!