FrSky 2.4Ghz conversions - a how to

[Arran_Turner]

Thanks mate,
I'm going to find out which is telemetry and remove it, I'm trying to do a nice clean wiring job and having 2 aerials makes it difficult, telemetry isn't something that really appeals to me.

Arran

[Alasdairmarshall]

Hi Thank you for a fantastic how to!
Is this the correct module?


http://www.giantshark.co.uk/frsky-24...-p-405206.html

[davewAE]

Are there any pictures for the Sanwa Super Exez yet?

[neallewis]

Originally Posted by Alasdairmarshall

Hi Thank you for a fantastic how to!
Is this the correct module?


http://www.giantshark.co.uk/frsky-24...-p-405206.html

Yes that's the one.

my supplier is now saying that this module is discontinued, replaced by the DHT telemetry diy module:http://www.t9hobbysport.com/item.asp...234&prodid=703


It's compatible with V8R4-II receivers, not sure about the older V8R4?

[Hog]

Originally Posted by Cardnim

after converting another KO Propo Esprit II and a Sanwa Exzes tonight

Cardnim - can we have a how to on the Super Exzes please?

I've got quite adept at the KO conversion now having done a few, I'm down to about 10 - 15 minutes start to finish!

But I've got a chap who's asked me to convert his Super Exzes and I'm rather stumped on where to solder the 3 wires to. It's not going to be the easiest of conversions due to lack of space, but I think I've sussed it - I just need the soldering points if you can please?

[Loheswaran]

I used to have a Spektrum DX2 and moved to a KO propos EX10 helios. I found it to be a lot smoother than the spektrum.
Is the Frsky as smooth/smoother fast/faster than a KO 40 meg radio?

[davewAE]

Originally Posted by Hog

Cardnim - can we have a how to on the Super Exzes please?

I've got quite adept at the KO conversion now having done a few, I'm down to about 10 - 15 minutes start to finish!

But I've got a chap who's asked me to convert his Super Exzes and I'm rather stumped on where to solder the 3 wires to. It's not going to be the easiest of conversions due to lack of space, but I think I've sussed it - I just need the soldering points if you can please?

Have you got the super Exzes working yet?

[Hog]

Afraid not Dave. The OP doesn't have the paperwork for the original Exzes hack, and he doesn't have access to one at present to put the oscilloscope on either.

I have suggested to Cardnim that once the Xmas post rush is out the way, it might be an idea for me to post the tranny I have to him so he can suss it out. He did say that he's had numerous enquiries in the last few days so it seems the Exzes hack is a popular one alongside the KO conversion.

Either way - unless anyone else has converted one - I think we're going to have to wait a few weeks to get a "how to" for the Sanwa.

[davewAE]

Thanks for the info Hog, just have to wait

[Alasdairmarshall]

Hi mate. Where is the battery terminal?

[Alasdairmarshall]

Originally Posted by Cardnim

Hey mate,
At the moment Im using their 4ch one:

http://www.giantcod.co.uk/24ghz-frsk...-p-404806.html

but in the near future Im going to mess around with adding in telemetry so will be upgrading the reciever to achieve this.

I think I am right in saying that any of the FrSky recievers work with the 2.4Ghz hack module; as long as you make sure it uses the ACCST system (Advanced Continuous Channel Shifting Technology).

[SimonW]

I've just done the spektrum 2.4 conv' listed on page 2, works fine at home, track test tomorrow.

[jaywestwood]

Hi I want to do this mod to my ko handset... Can you please point me in the right direction on the parts I would need please.. Links to them would be awesome
Thanks
Jay

[Mike2222]

Read this thread from the beginning. It explains everything in detail

[Moose]

Loheswaran: AFAIK the 40 mhz is much faster than the frsky. But frsky is smooth and fast enough so nothing to worry about.

What is the problem with sanwa ? I have running a M11 with frsky. There is not much you have to know just module out and frsky in
M8 M11 etc all have the same module. The Excess should be the same if it uses the same modules. Never had a Excess or what it is called in my hands but if they use the same module they have the same pin out
The M8 has more pins on top I think but you only have to care for the bottom ones

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[Hog]

Okay chaps - I have some good news on those wanting to hack a Sanwa Super Exzes......

Cardnim has very kindly offered to take a look at one of these trannies and identify where the wires need soldering to. In the next few days I'll be shipping a tranny from Kent to Ireland so Cardnim can take a look, and once he's sussed it, it'll be returned to me and I will do the hack install with a write up and pictures as Cardnim did with the original KO thread.

I won't say mine will be as good but I'll give it a go.

Cardnim's a busy chap (as am I) so please bear with us, but hopefully within a few weeks we'll have it published on here for you all.

[neallewis]

So the FrSky DIY hack module is no longer available, the replacement being this: http://www.frsky-rc.com/ShowProducts.asp?id=85 which also has telemetry.

Anyone used this new module? is the package any bigger? do anything different?

cheers

[SteveDub]

Hi Cardnim,
I have bought a Ko Propo Esprint 2 with a Frsky conversion but I have an issues with when turning on the transmitter and receiver that it sometimes does not connect up. On occasions it can connect after 1 mins.

Any idea on what the problem might be.

[jampat2004]

Originally Posted by SteveDub

Hi Cardnim,
I have bought a Ko Propo Esprint 2 with a Frsky conversion but I have an issues with when turning on the transmitter and receiver that it sometimes does not connect up. On occasions it can connect after 1 mins.

Any idea on what the problem might be.

Best to send him a pm this way u guaranteed an answer

[silky]

Hi All, Has anyone else had problems when trying to use the V8R4-II with the module hack? I installed my module tonight into my 3GR and all seemed well, until I tried to bind with the V8R4-II, it simply would not bind. I double checked everything over and over and nothing worked. I then tried to bind to a friends car that has the mk1 V8R4 in and it DID bind perfect.

Do you think i have a faulty RX or have I bought the wrong one? I also tried to bind my friends car with my RX (V8R4-II) and this also failed to bind?

Thanks in advance.....