Topic: JJC Electronics (Read 7777 times)

DickyD · « **on:** July 11, 2007, 09:01:09 pm »

Does any anyone know if Jim of JJC is still in business.
I have been after a couple of his sound generators but haven't had an answer from him.
I've tried Westbournes but they are out of stock and dont know if or when they might be getting any more, and they've taken them off their web site.
Have I really got to go for the Robbe ones ?

DaveB · « **Reply #1 on:** July 11, 2007, 09:21:58 pm »

I brought a switcher and speaker from him about a fortnight ago with no problems, however i returned a sound module for repair a week ago and as yet no reply, try phoning durig the day as his wife is often about.
Dave

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #2 on:** July 11, 2007, 10:17:30 pm »

Please don't publish JJC phone number on here!
Details on JJC website - http://www.jjc-electronics.com/ContactJJC.html

funtimefrankie · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2007, 09:12:37 am »

I'm after an Old Smokey but a bit reluctant to send off the money after what I've read on here.
He hasn't replied with to an email asking if they are in stock and postage costs.
I see they are down to be at Ellesmere Port in August, I think I will wait 'till then.
I did order one via Westbournes, but they couldn't get promised stock out of him
Frank

Daryl · « **Reply #4 on:** July 12, 2007, 10:01:05 am »

I prefer Action equipment, plenty of help and advice instantly, likewise very speedy delivery.

Daryl

Gypo · « **Reply #5 on:** July 12, 2007, 11:46:22 am »

Hi All

Well i have had a delivery from JJC and now have some stock and we are busy filling back orders from it .

Though i do have some masters and old smokeys in stock so best thing is to phone to confirm

Martin

Westbourne Model Center

DickyD · « **Reply #6 on:** July 12, 2007, 01:27:02 pm »

I ordered JJC sound generator today from Westbournes, its in the post today.

BlazingPenguin · « **Reply #7 on:** July 12, 2007, 02:24:14 pm »

I have a JJC sound unit and cabt really falut it apart from a minor niggle....whne it goes inot its 'winding down' phase, if you try to then go forward or reverse, the unit launches into a loud noise that can only be deactivated by unplugging the servo.
I spoke to the guy at Birchwood about it and he reckoned he could disable it, seeing as its almost impossible to contact him, anyone any ideas on how to disable the 'winding down' phase in the unit??? ???

funtimefrankie · « **Reply #8 on:** July 12, 2007, 03:29:21 pm »

Quote from: DickyD on July 12, 2007, 01:27:02 pm

I ordered JJC sound generator today from Westbournes, its in the post today.

Like-wise an Old Smokey

Stan · « **Reply #9 on:** July 12, 2007, 04:38:47 pm »

:)Hi There

J.J.C Will be attending The Model Boat Convention at The Centre Birchwood Park Warrington 25/26 August post code for location WA3 6AE. Hope this helps.

Stan

portside II · « **Reply #10 on:** July 12, 2007, 06:24:12 pm »

Quote from: BlazingPenguin on July 12, 2007, 02:24:14 pm

I have a JJC sound unit and cabt really falut it apart from a minor niggle....whne it goes inot its 'winding down' phase, if you try to then go forward or reverse, the unit launches into a loud noise that can only be deactivated by unplugging the servo.
I spoke to the guy at Birchwood about it and he reckoned he could disable it, seeing as its almost impossible to contact him, anyone any ideas on how to disable the 'winding down' phase in the unit??? ???

mr blazing penguin i have the turbo cat sound unit and mine does the same when the unit is winding down ,i cured the problem in a rather un orthodox way i have a bilge pump activated by a servo switch and when the sound unit goes into full throttle i switch on and off the pump and it reset's the unit ,great .and the good thing is it dont affect the unit in normal opperations

red181 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2007, 12:26:14 am »

Dear all, whilst on the subject, is JJC the only compant that has sound units? I cant find info any where else! Now, what jjc sound units would you recommend for my 2 boats, as I dont know what they should sound like in "real life"
1/ Huntsman
2/ Aerokits Fire boat

Do I need to but the rather expensive jjc speakers? or is there another source/

Finally,

Lokking at the jjc website, the option of having working Fire monitors coming on at a certain time, with a turning action sounds great, but does anyone know anything about this operation? Will it only do it once, or do you "pre set" the time gaps between operation of the fire monitors?

Thanks,

DickyD · « **Reply #12 on:** July 13, 2007, 09:09:30 am »

The Huntsman had twin Perkins T6354 145hp diesels.
The fire boat had 2 Rover Meteorite petrol units each developing 375 bhp.

The 8 ohm speakers can be obtained from Maplins, an 87mm being about £3.50 and the 110mm being about £5.00

Sorry cant help with the fire monitors.

funtimefrankie · « **Reply #13 on:** July 13, 2007, 11:04:29 am »

How about having the monitor swivel 90 degrees from facing backwards to sideways, and then when it is sideways have a micro switch to activate the water pump. All done with a servo.

red181 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 13, 2007, 11:58:09 pm »

thanks for info guys, the monitor swinging to a microswitch operating water pump wou;d be good. Now I know what engines the boats had, which jjc sound units would sound right for each boat please?
http://www.jjc-electronics.com/Soundsamazing.html

BlazingPenguin · « **Reply #15 on:** July 17, 2007, 11:00:07 am »

Dont have a swticher...so thats that option out the window eh?

I think its either going to be a matter of shorting two pins out, or replacing the chip with one that doesnt have the winding down thing.

DickyD · « **Reply #16 on:** July 17, 2007, 11:15:35 am »

Quote from: pmdevlin on July 13, 2007, 11:58:09 pm

thanks for info guys, the monitor swinging to a microswitch operating water pump wou;d be good. Now I know what engines the boats had, which jjc sound units would sound right for each boat please?
http://www.jjc-electronics.com/Soundsamazing.html

TurboCat Diesels for the huntsman
MTB engine for the fire boat.

Faraday's Cage · « **Reply #17 on:** July 30, 2007, 09:23:59 am »

I've just visited the Westbourne Models website I found this information.

As off now we are no longer taking orders for JJC units.

Don't know if this situation is just temporary or permenant.

Terry.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #18 on:** July 30, 2007, 12:07:48 pm »

Hi Guys,

To ovoid too much speculation and to prevent this thread getting too negative, I'm going to lock it until someone has heard from JJC directly. Please PM me if you have verifiable updates.

Admin.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #19 on:** September 27, 2007, 05:56:26 pm »

Has anyone got an Update about JJC?
Where can you purchase them these days?

Martin.

2772e · « **Reply #20 on:** September 27, 2007, 06:02:20 pm »

Should anyone find out i have a Smokey 2 to return and a want to buy a diesel generator sound system.

Have sent texts and emails for weeks?

Simon

pakirk · « **Reply #21 on:** September 27, 2007, 06:45:13 pm »

Hi all.
I have herd a lot recently about JJC to this effect. I have been asked to repair several of his products.
I started to develop a sound unit a few years ago before I found out about JJc. I saw his units and was very impressed so I shelved my development; it was of very similar design.
I have been approached from several people asking me to UN-shelve my unit.

Question?
SHAL I DEVELOP A NEW SOUND SYSTEM?

Comments please.

2772e · « **Reply #22 on:** September 27, 2007, 06:58:01 pm »

If you can fix my smokey and make me a twin cat diesel proportional sound for my tug i will be a customer!

pakirk · « **Reply #23 on:** September 27, 2007, 07:15:37 pm »

Hi.
Send me an Email :- services@rcmodelworkshop.com with details of the fault.

Regarding the sound units. its a long proses to develop a product, once the hardware is sorted I have to get high quality sound recordings.
Therefor not a 5 minuet job.

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