DX7 Hanging strap mod

[Jermo]

I didn't come up with this but I'm documenting it here for everyone.
Considering it cost less than $2 it's not bad. It's not pretty but the job is done.

The DX7 has an issue of not hanging level due to the position of the lanyard loop on the radio. A simple solution that will not damage the radio is to purchase a 1/4 inch bolt with an eye on the end that's 1 1/2 inches long on the bolt (2 1/2 inches over all with the loop). I used a regular nut on the inside and a teflon locking nut on the outside. If I wanted to adjust it I'd need to shorten the bolt slightly but this is easily done with a hacksaw and a file. Personally I found the eye bolt at Lowes and didn't need to do anything to it. I wanted a small flat washer but couldn't find one with the OD small enough.

Below are the pictures.
edit: I'll retake picture #3 tomorrow..

[TMoore]

Y'all just need to work on the shed over yo tool. That's all the support my TX's need.

TM

[Jermo]

:lolol

[BarnOwl]

I saw this post just after reacting to this mod by PsychoPilot145 in the DX7 lipo thread. But I think its a great idea so good to make a separate thread.
It works like a charm though...... :D

[Jermo]

I covered the open thread part of the bolt with heatshrink :)

[BarnOwl]

I couldn't reach the power button easily, so I decided to bent the bolt upwards: (Don't try to do that on the tx, you'll break it!)

Covering with heatshrink is a good idea........think I'll do that too.

[BarnOwl]

And finished with the heatshrink: (Jeezz, am I busy today........ :wink: )

[dutch_anykey]

Sooo....Barnowl...
When can i come by and pick mine up? :lol:

Maurice

[BarnOwl]

Anytime........anytime......, you know that Maurice! :smokin:

[PsychoPilot145]

Nice job guys. It is amazing how much better this feels with the bolt.

[Jermo]

Nicely done Barnowl, Bend it in a vice?

[BarnOwl]

Tnx........yep, (Used the WorkMate) ..last 2cm thread held tight and just bend it around with a big screwdriver or so. Clamp it in between wood otherwise you damage the thread.

[Jermo]

:thumbup:

[WillJames]

Looks great, HUGE photos in the first post, but very good information. It is nice to have the radio hanging like it should. :noteworthy

[Jermo]

I probably should edit them down.. and the last pic I want to redo..it's blurry.. I meant to already re-take that one.. I'll get it done..... :)

[flunk]

hey, i did it the same way. it's a great solution to the problem! cheap and easy!
barnowl, i'll remake mine to look like yours, it looks really cool... =)

[Finless]

Of course if you like taking things apart Matt (Tickitytoc) came up with this mod... It requires you do dissassemble the radio though but MAN is it a clean way... He also added a LED in the old hole to show it is on.

[Jermo]

NICE!! Finless how are you resizing your images with the link ? straight html or ??? I didn't think phpbb supported that by default.

[Finless]

Just use REPLY link at the bottom instead of using the "quick reply" and it allows you to upload attachments... Attachments get a thumb nail like my post.

Bob

[Tom Fiddler]

Why, after this being a problem with JR radios for years, Is no one pissed about this?
I like the fixes...don't get me wrong.
Just wondering?

[Danal Estes]

It hasn't been a problem with JR. 72Mhz radios balance fine with the antenna out. I even run the JR baseload antenna on my 9303 and that's fine also.

The problem is, Spektrum reused the JR plastic molds to make the DX6 and DX7. Designed for 72mhz. With the short plastic antenna, balance is too far "aft".

[Naruto28]

Just did this to my DX7 - great idea guys, thanks!

[nac]

Here is another easy option.

I used a velcro dot stuck to the bottom on the radio and the other matching bit of velcro attached to a small strap.
I can adjust the angle of the radio by adjusting the length of the small strap.

[Mike Fortin]

I just dont use a neckstrap. :?

I also run the new DX7- ION pack produced by RODNEYCORP. which is a little bit lighter and helps in the balance.

16 hours of 2.4 fun on 1 single charge. It's like flying for 1 month without charging.

[BarnOwl]

Here is another easy option.

I used a velcro dot stuck to the bottom on the radio and the other matching bit of velcro attached to a small strap.
I can adjust the angle of the radio by adjusting the length of the small strap.

I like that! Simple and functional.