Topic: Planet T5 receivers or similar (Read 12915 times)

Biggles · « **on:** March 16, 2016, 01:39:49 pm »

i have several sets of Planet T5 rc equipment, I understand that J Perkins are no longer selling this equipment, does any body know if other makes of receiver work with Planet T5 transmitters.

Any advice gratefully received.

Biggles

unbuiltnautilus · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2016, 01:46:35 pm »

I don't know of any compatible Rxs. Speaking to the rep yesterday, there is a possibility of some R7m receivers becoming available some time soon. Watch this space...

Charlie · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2016, 03:01:33 pm »

I was looking for a new Planet Receiver this week, and noticed that a lot of the usual suppliers are out of stock. is there a supply problem?

Charlie

Biggles · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2016, 03:13:44 pm »

There's a rumour going around they are not making them anymore, I found some today at Midland Helicopters Ltd.

They are getting rare!

Biggles

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2016, 03:16:18 pm »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Planet-R6M-6ch-6gram-2-4GHz-Receiver-7710350-/261967261527?hash=item3cfe772f57:g:9dAAAOSwAuNW3uIw

Some here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Planet-T5-2-4ghz-Receiver-R6Ms-6-Channel-Reciever-for-Planet-Set-/220946815960?hash=item337174dbd8:g:OVMAAMXQlgtSzC8q

And here

unbuiltnautilus · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2016, 03:45:06 pm »

Buy them when you see them..about to become an endangered species...

Brian60 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2016, 07:34:17 pm »

Have you tried Howes? https://www.howesmodels.co.uk/ I sourced 1 from them back end of last year.

Biggles · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2016, 08:18:22 pm »

They are nearly sold out!

Nemo · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2016, 08:21:48 pm »

A few years back the same rumour about Planet stuff ran around for a while but they are still here!

Fastfaz · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2016, 08:39:59 pm »

Try finding receivers or the spring kit for the left hand stick!
Faz.

sharkbite0 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2016, 08:45:50 pm »

here you go fastfaz
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PLANET-T5-INTERNAL-RATCHET-ARM-AND-SCREW-/391323227887?hash=item5b1cae96ef:g:JtwAAOSwnGJWTFUw

regards
mick

Netleyned · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2016, 08:54:01 pm »

Think the ratchet is what needs changing to self centre spring

Ned

sharkbite0 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2016, 08:57:26 pm »

fastfaz my bad wrong link thought you wanted the ratched
i made a arm for my t7 and used a small spring from a Biro pen the arm was made from plastic card and i just copied the arm from the right stick
regards
mick

sharkbite0 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2016, 09:16:27 pm »

fastfaz give avicraft a try they have them listed mate
http://www.avicraft.co.uk/r/c-equipment/r/c-equipment-planet-2-4ghz/planet-tx-internal-arm-and-spring-set.html
regards mick

Stavros · « **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2016, 09:29:50 pm »

Give Steve Model Bits a ring as he has some of the springs for the transmitter as he bought out A traders stock and I KNOW for a FACT there were quite a few in that stock

Dave

Sub driver · « **Reply #15 on:** March 16, 2016, 10:44:05 pm »

Hi.
10 seconds on e bay and found 59 new planet receivers for sale all in the UK....never mind international site so still very much available.
Regards sub.

Bob K · « **Reply #16 on:** March 17, 2016, 07:04:06 am »

As of last week, Mantua Models in Dedworth Windsor had both T5 and the new T7 in stock, plus receivers for both. It should be noted that as the newer model gains ground it is likely that the T5 may eventually become superceded. I have recently acquired a new T5. The new T7 version has more channels and controls, but the Rx for it is more expensive and is not compatible with the T5 system.

Stan · « **Reply #17 on:** March 17, 2016, 09:09:18 pm »

HI having checked with SHG model supplies this morning I was informed that some of the planet stuff was getting harder to find . I checked with Perkins this afternoon and they confirmed the following.

Full sets of Planet 5 and 7 have finished.

Planet 5 receivers still in stock until sold then finished

Planet 7 receivers still available for how long?

This information was supplied from Perkins the wholesale retailer to the trade outlets hope this helps.

I understand the servo shop still has r/x in stock also flying models Leeds and I am sure many model shops will still have stocks of this product.

Stan.

nemesis · « **Reply #18 on:** March 18, 2016, 01:34:42 pm »

how long, do you think, it will be before a compatible RX becomes available. Nemesis

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #19 on:** March 18, 2016, 01:49:36 pm »

Quote from: nemesis on March 18, 2016, 01:34:42 pm

how long, do you think, it will be before a compatible RX becomes available. Nemesis

I read somewhere that Orange are developing one

Stan · « **Reply #20 on:** March 18, 2016, 02:22:22 pm »

HI Just checked with Perkins again and they confirm that the planet systems are now finished. The new radio system is called IKONIK ka_6 this will not be compatible with the planet systems. If you need any more info contact Perkins direct and the will confirm this information. Not sure if orange rx will work with Planet if it does then so be it.

Stan

g6swj · « **Reply #21 on:** March 18, 2016, 02:36:48 pm »

IKONIK ka_6 detail here

http://ikonnik-rc.com/KA6/

unbuiltnautilus · « **Reply #22 on:** March 18, 2016, 02:43:23 pm »

Told you they were endangered......

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #23 on:** March 18, 2016, 03:22:56 pm »

I read that they were developing a planet compatible receiver. They already have spectrum and futaba covered s on reason why not. More so now genuine ones are being phased out. I guess it's down to demand.

Stan · « **Reply #24 on:** March 29, 2016, 09:05:38 pm »

Update on this topic centring springs back in stock at flying models Leeds .Only a small amount of Rx in stock

01132 646117.

Stan.

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