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<DIV>Open source makes a big difference in my interest level!</DIV>
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<DIV>John Ferrell <BR><A
href="http://DixieNC.US">http://DixieNC.US</A><BR></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=ed_alt@hotmail.com href="mailto:ed_alt@hotmail.com">Ed Alt</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org
href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">NSRCA Mailing List</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:05
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Looking
for a Proline Tx with Chidgey sticks</DIV>
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<DIV>Hi Gordon:</DIV>
<DIV>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.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>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...</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Thanks</DIV>
<DIV>Ed</DIV>
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<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=GAA@owt.com href="mailto:GAA@owt.com">Gordon Anderson</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org
href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">'NSRCA Mailing List'</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, March 13, 2006 10:52
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Looking
for a Proline Tx with Chidgey sticks</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=101514003-14032006>Ed,</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=101514003-14032006></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=101514003-14032006>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, <A href="http://www.mstar2k.com">www.mstar2k.com</A>, 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.</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=101514003-14032006>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.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=101514003-14032006>--Gordon</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=101514003-14032006></SPAN>B<SPAN
class=101514003-14032006>TW; I'm a licensed Radio Amateur (KG7YU) and all my
home built electronics are on the HAM bands.</SPAN><BR></DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Ed
Alt<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, March 13, 2006 7:30 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> [NSRCA-discussion]
Looking for a Proline Tx with Chidgey sticks<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>
<DIV>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...</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Thanks</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Ed</DIV>
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