[NSRCA-discussion] Looking for a Proline Tx with Chidgey sticks

[Keith Hoard]

They're changing them over from glow power to electric. . . .

On 3/14/06, Emory Schroeter <emorydmd at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> Alright. My interest is peaked, but I have no clue what you guys are doing
> to these Proline transmitters. For those of us that may be electronically
> challenged, what modifications are you floks making???
>
> Thanks, Emory
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Gordon Anderson <GAA at owt.com>
> *To:* 'NSRCA Mailing List' <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 14, 2006 9:33 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Looking for a Proline Tx with Chidgey
> sticks
>
>
> Ed,
>
> 6.8K SIPs will work fine. I used 10K but these are just pull up resistors
> so 6.8K will work fine. The source code is available, I have been sending
> it out on a request basis but I will post it on the web site soon. Regarding
> the receiver; the MC13111 is indeed discontinued but I have 250 of these
> parts in stock. I did a life time buy as they were going out of production.
> This is a great part, a one chip synthesized receiver chip, perfect for a RC
> receiver.
> I too build a heathkit RC system with my dad years a go, indeed the good
> old days! Growing up with single channel escapement systems and reeds is
> what captured by interest in electronics, remember the Digitrio systems? I
> have all the documentation and a complete system.
>
> --Gordon
>
>  ------------------------------
> *From:* nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:
> nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] *On Behalf Of *Ed Alt
> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 14, 2006 12:06 AM
> *To:* NSRCA Mailing List
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Looking for a Proline Tx with Chidgey
> sticks
>
>
>  Hi Gordon:
> I've been a lurker on the MP8K list for a while and finally decided to
> build the mstar 2K yesterday. I'm just about done except I have to get
> replacements for the resistor networks, having 8 pin SIPs instead of 9 pin -
> whoops! Those are 6.8K, correct?  Other than that, I haven't run into any
> snags yet, but I will definitely take you up on your kind offer to assist if
> needed.
>
> I thought I saw something about source becoming available for the MP8K,
> but I didn't realize the mstar 2K would be open source - very interesting.
> Looking forward to the upgrade as well.  Re. the PulseStar receiver, that
> looked really interesting too.  Did the MC13111 really get discontinued?
> It's a shame if so.  I have to say, the projects you have done are really
> admirable.  It's great to see this kind of project still available these
> days.  I built a Heathkit GD-19 when I was a kid, when it was still fairly
> common for hobbyists to build their own stuff, including servo kits from
> World Engines etc.  That Heathkit still works, KPS-9 servos and all and I
> flew with it right up until the mid 80's, though I did eventually replace
> the receiver with an Ace Silver 7.  The good old days...
>
> Thanks
> Ed
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> *From:* Gordon Anderson <GAA at owt.com>
> *To:* 'NSRCA Mailing List' <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> *Sent:* Monday, March 13, 2006 10:52 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Looking for a Proline Tx with Chidgey
> sticks
>
>
> Ed,
>
> Thanks for the interest in my Encoder. The Proline transmitters are
> getting hard to find, the last one I picked up was at Northwest Model Expo.
> I'm sure you are aware of my web site, www.mstar2k.com, you can find all
> the technical data on this site. I'm happy to help you with this project.
> Electronics is my second hobby and my projects open to the public through my
> web site. I would estimate about 50 to 70 systems have been built to date.
> This is the only "open source" design available.
> I will be designing a next generation encoder using the PIC18F8722. This
> encoder will be smaller but it will be next fall before it is complete. This
> version will have digital or analog trim options as well as other upgrades.
> Again, thanks for your interest and good luck with your project.
>
> --Gordon
>
> BTW; I'm a licensed Radio Amateur (KG7YU) and all my home built
> electronics are on the HAM bands.
>
>  ------------------------------
> *From:* nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:
> nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] *On Behalf Of *Ed Alt
> *Sent:* Monday, March 13, 2006 7:30 PM
> *To:* nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
> *Subject:* [NSRCA-discussion] Looking for a Proline Tx with Chidgey sticks
>
>
>  I'm looking to buy a ProLine 2 stick transmitter for an update project
> I'm doing.  I'm building a Gordon Anderson Microstar 2000 encoder and was
> originally going to fit it into a Kraft Tx, but the fit is fairly tight and
> the open Gimbal Kraft sticks just aren't as good as the Chidgey sticks
> were.  The ProLine was taller and everything ought to fit better.  I can
> make the Kraft conversion work, but the ProLine approach is much more
> appealing.  Anyone know of a source for one?  Tired of trolling eBay...
>
> Thanks
>
> Ed
>
>
>
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Keith Hoard
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