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JesusFreak
08-19-2006, 02:14 PM
Has anyone out there setup their Blade CP to be used with a Futaba 9Z transmitter? If so, could I bother you to share your setup as a place to start?

Thanks,
Lee
Skiddz
08-21-2006, 05:29 PM
Not a 9Z, but a 9CHP. Don't have my Tx with me here at work so can't share my settings, but don't think they'd be much of a starting point since mechanically, I can guarantee our CPs will be different. (Mine's got quite a few mods on it)

I started the same way you're wanting to, but found it to be more of a pain than to start from scratch and set it up per my mechanics. If you really want it, I'll post my setup for you, but again, I think starting from scratch mechanically and then programming the Tx from there is your best bet for success.

BTW: All you need to get the 4-in-1 talking to the Tx is a Futaba "Shorty" crystal on the right channel for your Tx. You'll need to set the modulation to PPM for that model as well.
JesusFreak
08-21-2006, 06:32 PM
Not a 9Z, but a 9CHP. Don't have my Tx with me here at work so can't share my settings, but don't think they'd be much of a starting point since mechanically, I can guarantee our CPs will be different. (Mine's got quite a few mods on it)

I started the same way you're wanting to, but found it to be more of a pain than to start from scratch and set it up per my mechanics. If you really want it, I'll post my setup for you, but again, I think starting from scratch mechanically and then programming the Tx from there is your best bet for success.

BTW: All you need to get the 4-in-1 talking to the Tx is a Futaba "Shorty" crystal on the right channel for your Tx. You'll need to set the modulation to PPM for that model as well.

Thanks, but the 9C is a completely different bird then the 9Z. I appreciate the offer. I'm sure with a bit of work I can figure it out. Actually, I'm leaning towards using my DX6 now.

Regards,
Lee
Skiddz
08-22-2006, 01:42 AM
OK, no worries.. I was about to hit the sack and remembered my offer so thought I'd pop back on to see if you wanted the setup.

FYI: I've had no glitching problems with the PPM modulation even with the BL main motor, ESC, aluminum frame, tailboom and landing gear.
COOKIEULT70
08-24-2006, 12:39 PM
Hey, not to hijack the thread or anything but I have a CP and want to use my 9Z. If its not to much trouble could you still post your settings?
JesusFreak
08-24-2006, 12:55 PM
Cookie:

9C and 9Z settings are not interchangeable. The 9C is a completely different animal.
COOKIEULT70
08-24-2006, 01:18 PM
OOps read the post wrong.

So Jesus, did you get the curves set up on yours yet? What swash type did you end up using?
JesusFreak
08-26-2006, 12:32 PM
Cookie:

Haven't gotten anywhere yet. Sorry. I'm working on getting my DX6 working first. I use that on m TREX with good results, and the programming is simpler. 9Zs are very capable, but very complicated. That's why I asked if anyone had a setup. :-)

If I get back to the 9Z I'll let you know how I make out.

Regards,
Lee
COOKIEULT70
08-26-2006, 02:00 PM
Thanks, I'm working on programming mine for my Hawk Pro thismorning. I think I've got the throttle and pitch curves programmed as per the 9Z bkook. But I have yet to work on the rudder or gyro. And I hear the gyro setup is a bizatch to get working with the GY401.
JesusFreak
08-27-2006, 09:43 AM
Cookie:

Check out the video on using the 9Z from Finless in the TREX video section. It's not pertaining to a Blade, but should be helpfull.

Regards,
Lee
COOKIEULT70
08-27-2006, 06:05 PM
Wow! I have been trying to figure out this radio for almost a year now for my planks(its a T9ZAP). I learned more about the radio in the first 20 minutes of the vid than I ever did reading the 9Z manual. THANKS!
JesusFreak
08-27-2006, 08:22 PM
Thank the Fin Man. ;-)

The 9Z is a very capable, but very complicated until you understand the "big picture" of how it works. My problem is that I only do new programs once a year or so with my planes, and I have to "relearn" every year. Would really like a 12Z, but I just can't justify those kind of bucks.

Anyway, once you get the hang of it, it's not too bad. I'm still new to helis though, so setting one up is a double learnning wammy. Mr. Finless is an awesome help though. :noteworthy

Good luck with your Blade setup. If you figure it out, please share.

Regards,
Lee