Solved JR transmitter problem

[Standouglas]

For several years I have attempted off and on to get my JR equipment to work with the cable supplied with my 4.0 version of RF. I was never able to get RF to recognize that I had plugged in the JR transmitter. I even bought another OEM cable.

The other day I decided to see what was up with this configuration and I metered the cable to identify the 6 pin connections and then took the RF controller apart. To my amazement the hot wire (not ground) was connected to a different pin than the one used by both cables. Only 2 of the 6 pins are used.

I moved the cable in the controller to the correct pin and now my JR equipment works fine! Works with my upgraded RFV 6 too.

I probably won't use the JR often, but it bugged me that it wouldn't work and no one seemed to have an answer. I think if I was going to use the controller in external mode I'll replace the funky 6 pin connector with a JR female plug receptacle so I can just use a JR trainer cord and bypass the one supplied in RF. It would be easy to add the plug in parallel with the existing 6 pin one.

Cheers,
Stan

[2bguru]

hi stan

do yuo perhaps have a drawing of how to connect a JR tx'er to the PC,I have a JR radio but no PC cable..what cable do I need

2bguru
Namibia

[jeffpn]

You don't connect your JR to the PC. You connect it to your Interlink controller that you got when you bought RF. check your box for the cable.

(Notice I assumed nothing? )

[2bguru]

hi..all ya flying experts

I live in NAMIBIA..I Don't have a interlink unit, cannot find 1 separate and cannot afford a US $200 simulator kit either..a friend in SA gave me his old Esky FMS,,,Anybody willing to donate a interlink controller not in use...same for a 2.4Ghz Radio..dont need a HIGH TECH BRAND NEW unit , but desperate for a good condition 6ch transmitter with a 2.4Ghz receiver..

Namibia is a very nice place to live...y but RC spares and other goodies...VERY VERY HARD to get hold of..

Mike
2bguru.....

[jeffpn]

So where did you get Real Flight (I assume you have it, since this a is a RF and not a Esky forum)? Sounds like it wasn't difficult for you to come by. If you can't afford a $200 sim, then you shouldn't be using a $200 sim.

[Maj. Numbskully]

I live in Texas
If anybody can donate a 42 inch LED TV,
or An Eratix 3d
or maybe even a new PC
thats not in use
let me know
I can't afford these things
so I thought I'd try here as well

[flexible]

As long as we are just wishing, I live 5 mins from Maj., and I would wish for cold air, AC, maube some block ice and fans, or maybe a cruse to Alaska.