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FUTABA 9Z
THE UNOFFICIAL WORKSHOP MANUAL
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Figure 32 Weak solder joint in RF Module ...................................................................... 38
Figure 33 Access holes for hard resetting a 9Z .............................................................. 39
Figure 34 Changing the Rotational Position of Joysticks ................................................ 40
Figure 35 Crack in the base of a 9Z joystick adding significant play to the control ......... 41
Figure 36 Metal joystick strengthening collet .................................................................. 42
Figure 37 How to repair a cracked joystick with a collet ................................................. 42
Figure 38 A Backlit 9Z using the 'EL Panel' solution ....................................................... 43
Figure 39 Wiring in the EL Panel, voltage regulator and switch ...................................... 43
Figure 40 Example Voltage Regulator (Check current handling capacity of 78L05) ....... 44
Figure 41 Resistor or short for Mode/Version change .................................................... 45
Figure 42 Optimal antenna position for 2.4 GHz ............................................................. 47
Figure 43 The DHT-U upgrade with connections through DIY RF Module ..................... 48
Figure 44 Modified RF Module for an FrSky DHT-U ....................................................... 49
Figure 45 Fitting a Spektrum DSM module antenna ....................................................... 50
Figure 46 Poor design of the connection on Spektrum DSM module ............................. 51
Figure 47 The 9Z transmitter pack diode jumper ............................................................ 52
Figure 48 9Z Transmitter Battery Disassembly ............................................................... 53
Figure 49 400mA diode on the mini PCB ........................................................................ 53
Figure 50 New 3A diode soldered to PCB (Note: Silver line on diode indicating
orientation) ...................................................................................................................... 54
Figure 51 Adding a 10th Channel to the 9Z .................................................................... 56
Figure 52 9Z Disassembly and Reassembly Process ..................................................... 57
Figure 53 Overview of 9Z Case Disassembly ................................................................. 58
Figure 54 Stage 1 Complete - Module and Battery Removed ........................................ 59
Figure 55 Removing the comfort grips ............................................................................ 60
Figure 56 Removing the bottom cover ............................................................................ 60
Figure 57 Loosen these screws on top cover ................................................................. 61
Figure 58 Lever up back cover ........................................................................................ 62
Figure 59 Label all ribbons and cables on the PCB ........................................................ 62
Figure 60 Screws to loosen to allow play in case sides .................................................. 63
Figure 61 Protect a screwdriver and lever case top up to refit case back ....................... 64
Figure 62 Refit battery hatch ........................................................................................... 64
Figure 63 Allen key screws to remove ............................................................................ 65
Figure 64 Case corner removed and ribbons detached .................................................. 66
Figure 65 Case sides slid outwards and removed .......................................................... 66
