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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Radio Equipment => Topic started by: Biggles on March 16, 2016, 01:39:49 pm
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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Buy them when you see them..about to become an endangered species...
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Have you tried Howes? https://www.howesmodels.co.uk/ I sourced 1 from them back end of last year.
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They are nearly sold out!
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A few years back the same rumour about Planet stuff ran around for a while but they are still here! O0
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Try finding receivers or the spring kit for the left hand stick!
Faz. <:( <:( <:( <:( <:( <:( <:(
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here you go fastfaz
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PLANET-T5-INTERNAL-RATCHET-ARM-AND-SCREW-/391323227887?hash=item5b1cae96ef:g:JtwAAOSwnGJWTFUw
regards
mick
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Think the ratchet is what needs changing to self centre spring %%
Ned
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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how long, do you think, it will be before a compatible RX becomes available. Nemesis
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how long, do you think, it will be before a compatible RX becomes available. Nemesis
I read somewhere that Orange are developing one
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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
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IKONIK ka_6 detail here
http://ikonnik-rc.com/KA6/
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Told you they were endangered...... :P
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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.
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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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Thanks Stan, I got some from Avicraft, they arrived today.
I was great to talk to you last week.
Regards Biggles
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I heard today at a model shop that the main reason production of the T5 & T7 has stopped is that key component inside the transmitters has gone obsolete.
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Hi Bob K
I heard the same from J Perkins when I called them recently.
End of an era!
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Is there an inkling of which component this is?
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Leeds Model Shop has 50 Planet T5 receivers for sale, if you need some get in quick!
http://www.modelshopleeds.co.uk/catalog/index.php
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Can I bump this back up. Looking at the Orange recievers:
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/radios-receivers-1/orangerx/receivers/ground-rx.html
I can't work out if any are Planet T5 compatible. Any experts out there?
Thanks
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No - they are Spektrum compatible.
Barrie
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I had a feeling this was the case. Someone futher back mentioned they might be working on a Planet Compatable version but presumably not. :-(