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FUTABA 9Z
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Contents
Contents ............................................................................................................................ 3
List of Tables ..................................................................................................................... 7
1.
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 8
1.1. Document Overview ........................................................................................... 8
1.2. Please help support this work ............................................................................. 8
1.3. Disclaimer & Warning! ........................................................................................ 8
1.4. Distribution and Use ........................................................................................... 9
1.5. How to Report Errors and Get the Most Recent Version .................................... 9
1.6. The Different Futaba 9Z Models ....................................................................... 10
2.
How to use this Manual ........................................................................................... 13
2.1. Document Structure .......................................................................................... 13
2.2. Servicing and Upgrade Matrix .......................................................................... 14
2.3. Preparation and Tools ...................................................................................... 16
2.3.1.
General Tools ............................................................................................ 16
2.3.2.
Specific Tools ............................................................................................ 17
2.3.3.
Working with Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) ............................................. 18
2.3.4.
Soldering ................................................................................................... 19
2.3.5.
Working with Ribbon Cables ..................................................................... 19
2.3.6.
Attitude ...................................................................................................... 19
3.
Servicing the 9Z ...................................................................................................... 20
3.1. User Password ................................................................................................. 20
3.2. 9Z Transmitter Calibration ................................................................................ 20
3.3. Replacing Corner Switches .............................................................................. 20
3.4. Front face controls, gimbals, and POTs ........................................................... 21
3.4.1.
Removing the Throttle Ratchet for Flying Helicopters ............................... 21
3.4.2.
Replacing the Joysticks and Potentiometers (POTS) ................................ 23
3.5. Replacement of LCD button panels .................................................................. 28
3.6. 35MHz Aerial Replacement and Servicing ....................................................... 29
3.7. Backup (Lithium) Battery .................................................................................. 30
3.8. Cleaning the LCD Screen ................................................................................. 33
3.9. Replacing the LCD Screen ............................................................................... 34
3.10.
Transmitter battery pack ............................................................................... 35
3.11.
RF Module ..................................................................................................... 37
WARNING: THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND MAY BE INCORRECT, CAUSE DAMAGE
TO YOUR RADIO OR INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. IF YOU USE THIS MANUAL YOU DO SO SOLEY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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