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[Bluechrisp]

Hello alll,

I have converted my Planet T5 to 2x 4 way sprung controller, ie the removal the ratchet and the insertion of part no. 7710299 internal arm and spring set £1.75 a 4 part kit

 http://www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk/list.php?subcat=156&cat=R/C equipment - Planet 2.4GHz&Navmain=R/C equipment

It all came about with the converting of the Tsekoa to indivdual control of each prop, I spoke to Allen of JPerkins asking if they were going to make a 4 way sprung twin stick (ie no ratchet) transmitter, Allan came back to say, that there wasn't enough interest in the model boat world for one  but what he did say, was to arm myself with the above convserison kit. Those of you who have one will know that 1 stick is ratchetted and doesn't return to the centre.

Once with the kit it took about 15 minutes to convert, alittle bit of a fiddle, most of the time was understanding where it went, now I have all the sticks spring back to the centre when released. not bad for £1.75. 


Hope this helps.

CP

[triumphjon]

having had the need to move the spring on both my tx & my freinds set ive found it easier to remove the whole unit from the tx then take a side from the unit to fit the spring ! lot less fiddley .

[Bluechrisp]

having had the need to move the spring on both my tx & my freinds set ive found it easier to remove the whole unit from the tx then take a side from the unit to fit the spring ! lot less fiddley .

I see, so once opened you removed the whole stick assembly from the control box, i'll have a look at that.

Many thanks

CP

[ACTion]

No need to go to that extreme, really. I did the job in about five minutes once I realised the best way (for me anyway):
Tie a length of thread into the loop at one end of the spring and secure with a small dab of superglue or hot-melt glue.
Slip the other end of the spring over the plastic swinging arm and secure - again with hot-melt glue.
Fit the little plastic 'riser', which is the hook for the upper end of the spring, onto the stick unit with the screw supplied.
Thread the swinging arm and spring under the stick pot spindle and locate the stub shaft/axle into its slots.
Use the thread to pull the loop of the spring up and onto the riser hook.
Snip off the thread. Done!

[DickyD]

No need to go to that extreme, really. I did the job in about five minutes once I realised the best way (for me anyway):
Tie a length of thread into the loop at one end of the spring and secure with a small dab of superglue or hot-melt glue.
Slip the other end of the spring over the plastic swinging arm and secure - again with hot-melt glue.
Fit the little plastic 'riser', which is the hook for the upper end of the spring, onto the stick unit with the screw supplied.
Thread the swinging arm and spring under the stick pot spindle and locate the stub shaft/axle into its slots.
Use the thread to pull the loop of the spring up and onto the riser hook.
Snip off the thread. Done!

Excellent Dave, when are you coming to do mine ? 

[Martin (Admin)]

Where's the photos then?!!!

[john44]

Hi Dave,
your way is how I did mine, but without the glue. I just threaded cotton through the loop of the spring and tied a knot in it to
form a loop, and used a very small bit of bluetack on the swing arm end, passed them under the stick pot spindle, worked a treat.

john

[Bluechrisp]

Evening all,

In picture 1, you can see the metal leaf on the ratchet on the right, on the left you can see the spindle, below this you will find a square with 2 notches one end of the arm will fit into this.


Picture 2. This is the arm with the spring, I have attached alittle glue to the hook end to stop the spring coming off, when inserting under the spindle and a tie to the spring to help pull it out.



Picture 3. Here you can see the arm inplace in the notches, and under the spindle.



Picture 4. Here is the end result, the spring has been as seen pulled up, with the aid of the tie, then the loop of the spring has been pulled up and hooked on the hook, notice the 'A' this is also in the kit with a screw, this should be screwed into place before hand.



This is how I carried it out, just like Dave I believe. 

I hope this helps.

CP

[triumphjon]

still find it easier to remove the side of the stick assembly , it only takes a couple of mins to do the whole job !