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FUTABA 9z User Manual (84 pages)
Brand:
FUTABA
| Category:
Transmitter
| Size: 3 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Contents
3
List of Tables
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1 Introduction
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Document Overview
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Please Help Support this Work
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Disclaimer & Warning
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Distribution and Use
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How to Report Errors and Get the most Recent Version
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The Different Futaba 9Z Models
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Figure 1 the 9Za's 'Snap Roll' Switches, that Are Missing in the 9ZH Version
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Figure 2 the First Version of the Futaba 9Z
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Figure 3 the Futaba 9ZAW, the Second Version of the 9Z (Aka the 9Z WC1)
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Figure 4 the FUTABA 9ZAW II, the Final and most Desirable Version (Aka the 9Z WC2)
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2 How to Use this Manual
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Document Structure
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Figure 5 this Workshop's Manual Structure
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Servicing and Upgrade Matrix
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Table 1 Possible Solutions to Common Faults and Issues
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Preparation and Tools
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General Tools
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Table 2 Service and Upgrade Matrix
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Specific Tools
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Figure 6 General Tools Required
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Figure 7 Specific Tools - the Full Toolset Required
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Working with Printed Circuit Boards (Pcbs)
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Figure 8 USB ICP PIC Programmer with ZIF 'Hook Up' for the Chip in Green/Blue
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Soldering
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Working with Ribbon Cables
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Attitude
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3 Servicing the 9Z
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User Password
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9Z Transmitter Calibration
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Replacing Corner Switches
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Transmitter Calibration
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Front Face Controls, Gimbals, and Pots
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Removing the Throttle Ratchet for Flying Helicopters
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Figure 9 Corner Switch Replacement - NOTE: 8U SWITCH PART NO. IS SHOWN
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Figure 10 Removing the Main PCB
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Figure 11 Lever up the PCB - Note: Metal Ratchet on Throttle at Right
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Replacing the Joysticks and Potentiometers (POTS)
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Figure 12 Making and Installing a "Ratchet Smoother
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Figure 13 Another Example of a Ratchet Smoother
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Figure 14 Joystick Gimbal Removed (Note: New Joystick Parts for Replacement on the Right)
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Figure 15 Disassemble the Horizontal Axis POT and Joystick (New Joystick Parts in 1 & 6)
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Figure 16 Unscrew the Ball Bearing from the Horizontal Axis POT
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Figure 17 Slice the Heat-Shrink Tubing and Desolder the POT
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Figure 18 Assembling a New Joystick (Note: DIY Strengthening Collet Modification)
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Figure 19 Remove the Vertical Axis POT Retaining Plates and Withdraw the POT
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Replacement of LCD Button Panels
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Figure 20 Desolder the Connector PCB (Green) from the POT
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Figure 21 the Three LCD Button Panels Shown on a 9ZHP WC2
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35Mhz Aerial Replacement and Servicing
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Figure 22 allen Head Bolt at the Bottom of the 9Z Aerial (3/32" or 3Mm Head)
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Backup (Lithium) Battery
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Figure 23 the Access Hole for the Aerial Retaining Bolt in the Battery Compartment
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Figure 24 Label and Protect the New Battery
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Figure 25 Removing the Top PCB of the LCD Assembly
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Figure 26 Top PCB 'Flipped' and Battery Terminals Exposed
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Cleaning the LCD Screen
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Figure 27 Removing the LCD Assembly
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Replacing the LCD Screen
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Figure 28 LCD Assembly Removed and Partially Disassembled
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Transmitter Battery Pack
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Figure 29 Complete Disassembly of Middle PCB and LCD Panel
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Figure 30 Blown Schottky Diode on Mini PCB
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RF Module
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Figure 31 Futaba RF Module Pin-Out Numbering
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Hard Resetting the 9Z Back to Factory Settings
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Figure 32 Weak Solder Joint in RF Module
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Figure 33 Access Holes for Hard Resetting a 9Z
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4 Upgrading and Tailoring the 9Z
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Adding Extra 3 Position Switches
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Tailoring the Reference Plane of Joysticks
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Figure 34 Changing the Rotational Position of Joysticks
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Strengthening and Repairing the Joysticks
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Figure 35 Crack in the Base of a 9Z Joystick Adding Significant Play to the Control
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Figure 36 Metal Joystick Strengthening Collet
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Figure 37 How to Repair a Cracked Joystick with a Collet
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Backlit LCD Display
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Figure 38 a Backlit 9Z Using the 'EL Panel' Solution
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Figure 39 Wiring in the el Panel, Voltage Regulator and Switch
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9Z Mode and Version Change (E.g. ZAP to ZHP)
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Figure 40 Example Voltage Regulator (Check Current Handling Capacity of 78L05)
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Mode and Version Change (E.g. ZAP to ZHP)
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Upgrading to 2.4Ghz and Telemetry
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Figure 41 Resistor or Short for Mode/Version Change
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IMPORTANT: Antenna Positioning for Maximum Range
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Table 3 Upgrading to 2.4Ghz - Compatibility & Recommendations
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Figure 42 Optimal Antenna Position for 2.4 Ghz
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Upgrading to 2.4Ghz Using the Frsky DHT-U
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Figure 43 the DHT-U Upgrade with Connections through DIY RF Module
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Figure 44 Modified RF Module for an Frsky DHT-U
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Figure 45 Fitting a Spektrum DSM Module Antenna
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Upgrading to 2.4Ghz Using the Spektrum DM8 Module
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Cycling and Fast Charging the Transmitter Battery Pack
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Figure 46 Poor Design of the Connection on Spektrum DSM Module
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Figure 47 the 9Z Transmitter Pack Diode Jumper
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Figure 48 9Z Transmitter Battery Disassembly
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Figure 49 400Ma Diode on the Mini PCB
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Building a DSC Cable for Direct Servo Control
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DIY Campac's and "Backing Up" Model Memory to a PC
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Figure 50 New 3A Diode Soldered to PCB (Note: Silver Line on Diode Indicating Orientation)
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Building a Training Cable for Buddy Boxing
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Table 4 Available DIY CAMPAC Clones
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Futaba 10Z Upgrade - Adding a
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Th Channel to the 9Z
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Figure 51 Adding a 10Th Channel to the 9Z
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5 Disassembling and Reassembling the 9Z's Case
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Figure 52 9Z Disassembly and Reassembly Process
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Figure 53 Overview of 9Z Case Disassembly
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Figure 54 Stage 1 Complete - Module and Battery Removed
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Stage 1 - Module and Battery
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Stage 2 - Case Back
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Figure 55 Removing the Comfort Grips
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Figure 56 Removing the Bottom Cover
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Figure 57 Loosen These Screws on Top Cover
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Figure 58 Lever up Back Cover
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Figure 59 Label All Ribbons and Cables on the PCB
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Figure 60 Screws to Loosen to Allow Play in Case Sides
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Figure 61 Protect a Screwdriver and Lever Case Top up to Refit Case Back
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Figure 62 Refit Battery Hatch
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Figure 63 allen Key Screws to Remove
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Stage 3 - Case Sides and Corner Switches
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Figure 64 Case Corner Removed and Ribbons Detached
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Figure 65 Case Sides Slid Outwards and Removed
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Figure 66 How the Corners "Snap-Slide" into Place
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Stage 4 - LCD Panel
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Figure 67 - Partial Step 3 Disassembly Option
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Figure 68 Remove These Cables to Access LCD Panel
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Figure 69 Remove and Loosen These Screws (Note those Already Removed in Stage 3, if They Are Still Present Remove Them)
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Figure 70 Lever up PCB Panel
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Figure 71 LCD Panel Now Completely Removed (Retaining Plate/Lugs on Top)
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Figure 72 LCD Panel Flipped over Backwards for Access
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Figure 73 Ribbon Cables with Masking Tape Fed Back through Case
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Figure 74 Cables at Sides of LCD Panel that Get Trapped
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6 The Futaba Service and Test Menu
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Overview
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How to Access and Use These Menus on the 9Z
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Figure 75 Overview Flowchart for Futaba 9Z Service and Test Menus
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Service Menus (Calibration and Upgrade)
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Figure 76 Futaba 9Z Service Menus Flowchart
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Test Menus (Fault Finding & Checking)
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Figure 77 Futaba 9Z Test Menus Flowchart
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APPENDIX A. the (Almost) Universal Service Menu Enabler
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APPENDIX B. CONNECTION Port PIN-OUT Information
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B.1. 9Z Transmitter Battery Cassette Pin-Out Information
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B.2. Futaba RF Module Pin-Out Information
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Figure 78 Futaba 9Z Transmitter Battery Pin-Out
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Figure 79 Futaba RF Module Pin-Out Numbering
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B.3. Futaba Dsc/Trainer Pin-Out Information
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Figure 80 Dsc/Trainer Port Pin-Out (6 Pin DIN)
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B.4. CAMPAC Pin-Out Information
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Figure 81 CAMPAC Pin-Out (Note: Reversed Pin Numbering)
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Appendix C. Component Part Numbers
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Table 5 Selected Component Part Numbers Used in this Manual
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FUTABA 9z Faq (72 pages)
Brand:
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| Category:
Remote Control
| Size: 0 MB
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