Replacing elevator pot in Futaba WC2 transmitter

[John Pavlick]

Peter,
 If you're a service tech. you shouldn't have any problem. I'm an Engineer
and I was able to take my 9ZAP apart, replace the gimbal springs, etc. Now,
we all know that talented service techs. can fix things faster than
Engineers any day (I'm not kidding). You are correct regarding the
calibration issue. There is a way to enable the "hidden" service menu on the
9Z transmitter so that you can re-calibrate the sticks without sending your
transmitter in for service. All of this information is in the public domain
so I don't think I'm going to get into any trouble by posting these links:

http://www.model-gadgets.com/

http://home.socal.rr.com/hotweb/futabaserv/


Good luck and be careful in there.

John Pavlick
http://www.idseng.com


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> [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Peter Pennisi
> Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2005 7:52 AM
> To: discussion at nsrca.org
> Subject: Replacing elevator pot in Futaba WC2 transmitter
>
>
>
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> I have a need to replace the elevator pot in my Futaba WC2 transmitter.
>
> Has anyone done this at home and do you need any special tools to complete
> the task?
>
> I am an electronics tech some I am comfortable working with this style of
> equipment but I don't want to start something I may not be able to finish.
>
> I would get someone like Tony Stillman from Radio South if I lived in the
> state but in Aus we are not so fortunate to have access to his level of
> service.
>
> Someone mentioned I need to calibrate the gimbals to the new pot. What is
> involved / required to make this happen?
>
> Does anyone have any part numbers for the pot?
>
> Any assistance would be much appreciated. As I only own one
> transmitter I am
> grounded until it is fixed.
>
> Thanks guys
>
> Peter
>
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