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Title: Futaba 6EXP , Getting a 2.4 Module possible ?
Post by: Sahevaan on February 28, 2012, 12:07:01 PM

Hi guys ,
Is it possible to attach a 2.4ghz module on Futaba 6EXP 72mhz Tx ? It doesn't seem to be having a removable module anywhere .
Thanks ,
Sahevaan

Title: Re: Futaba 6EXP , Getting a 2.4 Module possible ?
Post by: jagfab on February 28, 2012, 12:11:44 PM

no cant be done
http://www.futabarc.com/systems/feature-compare.html
the min operating mode on a module is 8 / 14

Title: Re: Futaba 6EXP , Getting a 2.4 Module possible ?
Post by: Sahevaan on February 28, 2012, 01:56:18 PM

I had heard somewhere it can be done by opening the tx and soldering , but i might be wrong .

Title: Re: Futaba 6EXP , Getting a 2.4 Module possible ?
Post by: spitfire on February 28, 2012, 02:37:46 PM

You can use Assan or frsky hack module

www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8354__X8D_2_4GHz_trainer_port_X8_hack_module_PPM_Only_.html

here is pdf showing how to do it

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1giWZYje-1YZTg3MWI3NTktMDlhOS00OWM3LWJhZjYtNjBhZGY4NTMyMzAz/edit

Title: Re: Futaba 6EXP , Getting a 2.4 Module possible ?
Post by: jagfab on February 28, 2012, 03:49:04 PM

learnt something new today !!
though i would personally NEVER touch the pcb except for brokem switch replacement

just my 2 bits
posted the wrong link as well
http://www.futaba-rc.com/accessories/modules.html

Title: Re: Futaba 6EXP , Getting a 2.4 Module possible ?
Post by: anwar on February 28, 2012, 05:13:31 PM

"Module" : NO.

"Hack" : YES.

Just search for the "hack module" here, and you will learn all you need to know.

Title: Re: Futaba 6EXP , Getting a 2.4 Module possible ?
Post by: Sahevaan on February 28, 2012, 05:19:16 PM

Thank you guys !

RC India

RC Equipments => Radios and Receivers => Topic started by: Sahevaan on February 28, 2012, 12:07:01 PM