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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>They would rather lose customers..
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2> Del</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=vanputte@cox.net href="mailto:vanputte@cox.net">Ron Van Putte</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, December 20, 2007 7:52
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Futaba
and pattern</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>I'm probably going to step on some toes, but it could be that
Futaba is reluctant to admit when problems occur, because it would cause them
to "lose face". I don't understand all the reasons regarding
why Futaba might act this way. Maybe someone who is more
knowledgeable on my stereotyping of "orientals" can straighten me out.
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<DIV>Ron Van Putte</DIV>
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<DIV>On Dec 20, 2007, at 6:12 PM, <A
href="mailto:AtwoodDon@aol.com">AtwoodDon@aol.com</A> wrote:</DIV><BR
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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, <A
href="mailto:joddino@socal.rr.com">joddino@socal.rr.com</A> writes:</DIV>
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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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