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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=110462502-15032006>Ed,</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=110462502-15032006></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=110462502-15032006>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. </SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=110462502-15032006>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.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=110462502-15032006>--Gordon</SPAN></DIV><BR>
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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> Tuesday, March 14, 2006 12:06 AM<BR><B>To:</B> NSRCA Mailing
List<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Looking for a Proline Tx with
Chidgey sticks<BR></FONT><BR></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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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> </DIV>
<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>
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<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>
<DIV> </DIV>
<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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