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MarkLeeds 18-04-2012 10:02 PM

http://www.t9hobbysport.com/item.asp...215&prodid=841

They have plenty in stock, went to their shop to collect one the other day as they are just around the corner from me, good guys, really helpfull, mainly glider stuff but plenty of receivers :-)

daves2111s 23-04-2012 09:25 PM

All Gone at T9
 
Just bought the last Hack module at the weekend.
Should arrive tomorrow with two receivers :drool:
One for the DEX410V3 and one for the B44.1
Hoping the small receiver will actually fit in the Durango at last!
Can't wait to convert the Esprit II much prefer it to the newer stuff.

john333 24-04-2012 08:12 AM

Giant cod still have some in :-)

jaysllim 24-04-2012 11:16 PM

just bought a ko cantage 2 nd read this guide nd feel I really wana do the conversion,but can n e one point me in the right way as to wa I need to buy as iv been lookin on ebay and got so confused with all the frsky stuff.

So HELP!!lol

cornishboy176 25-04-2012 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaysllim (Post 647802)
just bought a ko cantage 2 nd read this guide nd feel I really wana do the conversion,but can n e one point me in the right way as to wa I need to buy as iv been lookin on ebay and got so confused with all the frsky stuff.

So HELP!!lol

This is all you need,i have recently done it and it works brilliantly :thumbsup::thumbsup:

http://www.t9hobbysport.com/item.asp...183&prodid=587

http://www.t9hobbysport.com/item.asp...189&prodid=592

ballbag 05-05-2012 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qatmix (Post 643946)
Have you fitted the internal pack of your esprit3? Or do they make an external one that just clips in?

i to would like to know this :)

Yadayada 05-05-2012 04:50 PM

So wish I'd seen this before buying a KO E 3 , I really really really prefer the feel of the previous KO E 2 in my hands.

stulec52 05-05-2012 06:30 PM

I have 2 converted Espirit2s and a standard one I have to run on 27FM.
LOVE those transmitters, but my newest one is over 10 years old now, so I picked up a Espirit3 this week. It's going to be hard to make the swap after all these years !

And thanks for the guide, I did my 2 a little differently, so it was nice to see how others did it. I agree about the daughter board spacings being different, I found also the leds were soldered in at different angles which threw out the hole positioning somewhat.

tjf 15-05-2012 08:13 PM

If anyone is looking for an already converted handset and receiver I have one for sale as I have just bought a new handset

tdi250 15-05-2012 09:11 PM

Hi, I have a Futaba 3GR 40Mhz synthesizer, does anyone know if i can convert this to 2.4??

andys 19-05-2012 03:52 PM

Just done my Ko Type R - easy job thanks to the OP's great guide :)

Has anyone done an old Sanwa Gemini II stick set ?

Scheuee 28-05-2012 11:02 AM

Kohe
 
Hello mike, how much is the 2.4 module etc as I have a type r at the moment and would love to make it a 2.4
Thanks
Steve

Dyna 28-05-2012 12:36 PM

After a full day of intermittent glitches to undriveable interference on 40 mhz in our regional yesterday, ive decided to take the plunge and have just brought a hack module and a couple of recivers.

Will be fitting to my faithful Sanwa Gemini 2, ill let you know how it goes when i convert it next week.

DCM 28-05-2012 12:49 PM

Dam it Mike, that means I will have another person out-qualifying me!!!

danmurphy 28-05-2012 12:55 PM

KO Compatibility
 
Are the FrSky receivers compatible with the KO 2.4Ghz modules?

jaysllim 28-05-2012 01:47 PM

Ran my esprite for first yesterday at our regional nd cant fault it had so mu more feel to it.

danmurphy 28-05-2012 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danmurphy (Post 659163)
Are the FrSky receivers compatible with the KO 2.4Ghz modules?

Maybe I'll buy one and find out, £22 is a fair bit cheaper than £70+ for a ko receiver :thumbsup:

Dyna 29-05-2012 11:13 AM

Crikey that was quick - ordered at yesterday afternoon here by 10.30am today !

A few people seem to want to know if it works with the trusty old Gemini 2, ill see if i have time tonight or tomorrow night to convert it.

jamiew 29-05-2012 04:13 PM

Same hear ordered Sunday night here this morning first thing gonna convert my ko type r tonite.:thumbsup:

jamiew 29-05-2012 05:43 PM

And done what a easy conversion with this guide hats of to u sir:D

Only thing I would like to ask when u screw the antena onto the wire is the part at the bottom of the antena just a push fit??

As it came of when I was screwing the wire from the hack module.

Dyna 30-05-2012 05:24 PM

Just doing the Gemini 2 conversion now, and i have to say atm its easy. Bit of dremmeling required, but nothing too major - the hardest bit is not breaking through plastic on the ariel section. If it all goes well it will look factory - theres even a nice empty space for the button & LED above the throttle stick :)

Even the PCB picture JCJC put up on page two of this thread looks correct - although ill test it before i solder.

If it works well this could be the bargain of the 2.4 sets - a 2nd hand Gemini 2 for 20 quid, 2.4 module and reciever for another 30 quid :woot:

danmurphy 01-06-2012 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheddy (Post 643831)
I have one fitted in my KO esprit 3, used at two meetings now and works perfectly.

Where did you locate the module? Looking at the dimensions of the FrSky module it looks too big to locate it in the existing module casing on the back.
Also wondering which of the 5 pins from the module connector to solder the 3 wires to?

Moose 01-06-2012 11:42 AM

the module fits very good in the module case but you should cut the blue heat shrink on both sides down an bit and you have to cut the crystal channel .
Pins are:

PPM
-
+
-
aerial

danmurphy 01-06-2012 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moose (Post 660522)
the module fits very good in the module case but you should cut the blue heat shrink on both sides down an bit and you have to cut the crystal channel .
Pins are:

PPM
-
+
-
aerial

Thanks! :thumbsup: I presume they are labelled on the board when you take the back casing off?

Moose 01-06-2012 01:23 PM

only did a EX 10 helios jet but nothing was labled

@danmurphy: Frsky is only compatible with frsky. (There is a frsky receiver for futaba though)

danmurphy 01-06-2012 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moose (Post 660544)
only did a EX 10 helios jet but nothing was labled

@danmurphy: Frsky is only compatible with frsky. (There is a frsky receiver for futaba though)

Thanks Moose.

sheddy 01-06-2012 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danmurphy (Post 660456)
Where did you locate the module? Looking at the dimensions of the FrSky module it looks too big to locate it in the existing module casing on the back.
Also wondering which of the 5 pins from the module connector to solder the 3 wires to?

Without looking I cant remember the wire sequence but I will have a look at mine over the weekend and post some pictures, I didnt put the Frsky module in the ko module case, actually got it to fit inside the handset then sold the KO module on ebay. Have just covered the module slot with some thin carbon fibre to tidy it up.

migsy 01-06-2012 09:54 PM

gemini 2..2.4ghz conversion.
 
if anyone has done a sanwa gemini 2 40mhz to a 2.4ghz, please show some pics of the out lay so i get an idea of how to go about it.

cheers..Alan:)

ianholt 07-06-2012 12:41 PM

Etronix Pulse 2.4 conversion?
 
I have the Etronix Pulse (Core-RC CR151 CODE 2.4Ghz) system and am having trouble with loosing the signal. I think it is the Rx but for the £25 to replace it and then discover it is not that! I could get the FrSky conversion with an extra Rx.
Does any body know if it can be used with the Pulse (Code) radio as it is already 2.4Ghz!
I posted a question on the Hobby King website and got this reply.....
I would recommend you check on your radio first, the main thing it needs is a PPM and power signal heading to a transmitting module. This is within the radio as three wires, but check your radio has ppm first. However this module hasn't given me any interference troubles and so far, plenty of range. All it needs is to be mounted and connected. Works great.
How would I know which is the PPM wire?
Thanks
Ian

john333 07-06-2012 02:48 PM

That I'm afraid is the million dollar question, without an occiloscope I don't know how you would find it if it's not marked. I relied on asking the question on the giant cod forum, maybe do the same?

danmurphy 09-06-2012 07:29 PM

I've just finished converting my KO Esprit 3 Universe. Fitted the module inside the main casing behind the old module housing. Easily located the 3 wires off the old interface board (they are labelled) and soldered them to the hack module

Conversion looks good, much neater without an aerial sticking out of the back :thumbsup:
I'll post some pics later when I get chance.

danmurphy 09-06-2012 09:39 PM

KO Esprit 3 Universe FrSky 2.4GHz TX module conversion
 
Original Interface board identifies PPM, + and - wires
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/...8/IMAG0043.jpg

3 wires removed from the board and soldered to the new hack module wiring loom
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/...8/IMAG0044.jpg

Shows module connector back in the main board with hack module attached
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/...8/IMAG0045.jpg

Bind button and LED board held in place with servo tape and wiring loom secured with makeshift lexan bracket. Aerial plate dremelled out to fit new aerial with push fit.
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/...8/IMAG0046.jpg

All Done and successfully binded to my bargain FRsky £12 RX! Happy days! :thumbsup:
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/...8/IMAG0047.jpg

adam4308 11-06-2012 03:59 PM

Could someone help me pls, iv done the frsky conversion on my ko type r, all
Works fine untill I'm about 10 meters away then it looses signal and I have nothing.

john333 12-06-2012 02:16 PM

Check that your wires and aerials are not touching any metal or carbonfibre for one thing, and that any solder joints are sound.

The other thing to check is that you are not in test mode (this is something to do with flying range checks etc) sorry cant remember how to get in and out of this. It hopefully you still have your instructions lol.

Other than that maybe faulty part? (doubtful though)

adam4308 12-06-2012 06:59 PM

Thanks John, it turns out its the ariel on the receiver that is faulty

john333 12-06-2012 07:28 PM

No worries, glad its sorted

Moose 23-06-2012 09:15 AM

I did some testing with the frsky DIY module and I am curious to know how you set up your radio using it.
I compare to the spektrum pro module and it feels much rougher on the straight, feels bit like setting the expo to the wrong side.
I did most testing with the newest VRC controller in VRC because it is just easier to switch modules and receivers than on the track.
I had the same problem using a Flysky GT3B but sorted it out slowing down the steering turn in speed very few %. Doing the same with the frsky module it helps but i had to increase much more % to get similar effect on the straight and it is too slow in the corner. I already tried the expo but no matter what I try, switching back to spektrum pro and I am instantly faster and more consistent no matter how I set the expo.
Already having a bit experience with the GT3B I can say the feeling is similar to a GT3B with an old software when latency was much higher.
I did all tests with the FrSky module in a M11. I havent compared with the old 40FM but I did when I switched to spektrum pro and back than I couldn t feeld much difference, maybe I will check that too if I get some time.
BTW: I used the pro receiver with the spektrum, did some testing with the old light grey receivers too but already sold them because they felt edgy and somehow unpredictable. Maybe edgy like the Frsky but the frsky feels much more predictable.

..sooo how do set your radio to fiy that ? I didn t try ARC jet, maybe a good solution ?

john333 23-06-2012 01:16 PM

I just wired it up, tested it and ran it in a race!

Felt great from the word go and not had any issues since, certainly haven't had to make any adjustments

jamiew 23-06-2012 03:36 PM

Same hear just soldered it in bound it to my reicever and job done:thumbsup:

traffman 23-06-2012 04:41 PM

Jamie i would have your set up over my Universe any day!


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