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<DIV>I would add the following to the list and expand on Jim's thoughts
below......</DIV>
<DIV>Let us run 2 or 3 lipos as the airborne battery and let us pick the voltage
we want to go into Battery Failsafe. I would like a servo like the 9650
but with a tighter gear train. Also, get rid of the feedback
pots like Jim mentions below. Either go to a stepper motor approach or go
to an optical feedback instead of the mechanical wipers that wear out over
time and centering goes away. I know that would impact the
repair/replacement revenue but give us something we can run until some
unfortunate collision with the ground.</DIV>
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<DIV>My last wish if for Futaba to be more straight forward in their
communications with customers as to what is actually going on. The
delays in the 2.4G systems and modules is frustrating even tho I am willing
to wait for the 'right' system. Also, if there are issues with
a system, TELL US!!! We pay a lot of money for these radio systems
and pattern planes and if those systems have a problem (like the long
antennas on the 5014), tell us the truth so we can choose what to do instead of
basically denying anything is wrong. The lack of accurate and timely
information irritated me much more than the fact there were some
issues. </DIV>
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<DIV>Don</DIV>
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<DIV> In a message dated 12/20/2007 12:24:07 P.M. Pacific Standard
Time, joddino@socal.rr.com writes:</DIV>
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style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: blue 2px solid"><FONT
style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial color=#000000 size=2>My first
thought won't make everyone happy because it will make a lot <BR>of
stuff obsolete but I think it is time to get rid of the analog <BR>pulse
width interface between the receiver and servos. It is time for
<BR>a high speed computer bus so more information could be transferred
at <BR>a higher rate. The servo should use a brushless motor and
if possible <BR>a stepper motor that would eliminate the need for a
feedback pot. In <BR>other words a true digital servo. It
should run with a range of <BR>voltages (7.2 to 9.0 volts) with no
change in performance so no <BR>voltage regulators would be
required. It should keep working, at a <BR>noticeably slower
rate, from 7.2 down to 3.6 volts. It should be
<BR>programmable so servos could be matched exactly at all
positions.<BR><BR>Jim O<BR></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
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