[NSRCA-discussion] 9Z Programming Sheet

[John Pavlick]

Well, there are some programmers that could write a cool PC app. that would
do exactly what you guys want. But... We need to know the protocol that
Futaba uses to store the model data. Not likely Futaba will release that to
the general public. The other choice is to reverse Engineer a Campac or try
to look at the trainer port when you do a model transfer between 2 9Z's.
Sorry, I just don't have the time to do that. Some people have done it
because there is software out there that lets you read model data from a
CamPac and save it to a file on your PC. I think Futaba should offer an
application like Datasafe as long as they don't want to release their
super-secret information. If anybody out there has some free time, start
hacking your 9Z. I'll write the PC app. AND a translator for 8U / 9C / 9Z /
12Z.

If you're looking for a CamPac upgrade / diagnostic tool - Angelos has some
good stuff here:
http://www.spartan-rc.com/products/ultrapac/ultrapac.htm

You can by his CamPac clones in the US here:
http://www.dynmodel.com/ultrapac.html

This allows you to access the service menu on your 9z and re-calibrate the
sticks etc. Really nice - I have one. There were some PC based readers for
CamPacs at one time, but I never saw a "translator". Here's some information
on the PC based CamPac reader:
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/wallacelouie/cms.htm

As you can see there is stuff out there - but it's not made by Futaba.

John Pavlick
http://www.idseng.com

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  Getterflash wrote:

  Someday . . . . .   here is my wish list:



  - USB 2.0 connection
  - Control Flight Sims via USB
  - Backup model configurations
  - Aftermarket "converter" software to convert setups
  from one brand to another
  - Ability to "record" control inputs on a laptop
  during a flight so you can analyze them later
  - Upgrade the radio firmware
  - Diagnostic routines for switches, pots, etc.
  - Battery life history

  Response:

  Great list.  With all the 9Z's out there I am really confused with why
someone has not done this before.  For the average and above average pilot
the 9Z is all the radio he will ever need.  For guys like me the only
advantage the newest has is an easier user interface.

  With the stuff listed above the 9Z would be largely on a par with the
newest radio.  Just my $.02.


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