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Radio - Futaba FASST > 2.4 14mz strap hook fixture?
 
 
rajul
Heliman
Location: West

How do you guys balance the 2.4 14mz? With the 2.4 module, it will have a tendency to flip backwards if the normal strap hook point is used. I have seen some balancing fixtures that can be bolted on the strap hook, but I'm not sure if anyone's making this commercially for the 14mz?
01-23-2008 12:24 AM
 
 
tchavei
rrProfessor
Location: Portugal

well I don't see it as a issue since I'm a thumber myself but I think that most systems made for other radios should work on the 14mz?

Tony


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01-23-2008 12:46 AM
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wings19
Senior Heliman
Location: Traverse City, MI

It seems like they would take balance into consideration when they make these modules... Weight them or something! A $2200 radio should be balanced!

Nick
If the wings are travelling faster than the fuselage, it's probably a helicopter
01-23-2008 02:48 AM
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modtron
Veteran
Location: Oxford. UK

It does balance when being used with the normal aerial.

I have asked the same question to Futaba (Japan), as I do not think that the Spektrum fixing will work on the 14MZ.

Looks like I'll have to make my own if that's the case.

modtron
Oxford UK
01-23-2008 07:37 PM
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rajul
Heliman
Location: West

Pls post some pics of your own version when it's ready. Thx
02-26-2008 12:02 PM
 
 
simon_t
Heliman
Location: Herne Bay, Kent, England

I think the spektrum balancer can be used - picture courtesy of RealRaptors

02-26-2008 11:11 PM
 
 
rajul
Heliman
Location: West

Hi simon, can you post a couple of close-up pics around the 14mz strap hook? After tightening the lock nut, can the balancer still rotate during use? The protrusion of the balancer might also be a problem when putting back the radio into the radio case?
02-27-2008 12:18 AM
 
 
tchavei
rrProfessor
Location: Portugal

I solved my problem like this:



However, the spektrum balancer looks nice. The only thing thats wrong is that you can't tight it down as is. You need a 4mm self locking nut and put it on backwards so it will lock into the 14mz strap hole or it will slip no matter how hard you tighten it up

Tony


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02-27-2008 12:37 AM
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simon_t
Heliman
Location: Herne Bay, Kent, England

Rajul - not my photos so thats all I have.

Simon
02-27-2008 08:53 PM
 
 
DWyn
Heliman
Location: FAREHAM, Hants - UK

Hi its mine,the balancer is set using a slightly longer bolt and use the bush with a washer and not using the DX7 fitting on the bottom. Set it up once and leave it.
02-27-2008 09:57 PM
 
 
I3DM
rrProfessor
Location: Israel

Cool.. ill order the spektrum piece for mine.


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03-31-2008 04:04 PM
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I3DM
rrProfessor
Location: Israel

Bart B's piston rod idea works awesome !



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04-26-2008 07:12 PM
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