phantomfett Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Mike, Is there any chance I could get a copy of that file as well? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Etheridge 1 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 OK Phantomfett in the next instant! MJE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfett Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Got it! Thanks, Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Etheridge 1 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 There are a couple of Fleet gear items on E-bay currently. They appear to be the last versions available as there is one transmitter which appears to have a 'model memory'. MJE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Pollard Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I'm in possession of a complete Digifleet Custom III radio control system, 6 channel with two rate switches. It was used twice to set up a helicopter but, failing my ability to fly it, was sold on but RCS system retained. It's all as purchased, including instructions, price lists, catalogue, unused mounting trays etc. The system is 35MHz on channel 74. The expanded polystyrene box has wear and the card sleeve a bit battered. I'm checking it all out and then going to put in on eBay as I no longer have any intention of making or using radio control aircraft again. Out of interest Digifleet made a seven channel Pro-7 MK II, as noted in previous correspondence above, and also a purpose made 6 channel Helicopter Outfit. This was quite sophisticated and announced in May 1983 from the flyer. The more expensive unit had an 'inverted' switch. I've the simple , typed, copy of this Helicopter Outfit showing details for each switch and connection details for the Gyro . Hope this is of interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sharp Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I too have the first Fleet Heli set with typed instuctions and I also have the Gyro set. I also have the Pro 7 set. This had plug in modules for various mixes and you can swap over from mode one to mode two by simply swapping over plugs on the stick pots. I had no trouble with several Fleet sets over the years. The only one that was a problem was one of the very last Heli sets which self ignited one day at the field, while still switched off. I heard later that this was not an isolated incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Pollard Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Hi Tom. Wish I could have afforded one at the time, gyro would have really helped. My purchase was based on the fact that Fleet equipment was used by so many users, amateur and professional, at the time and was highly thought of. I've recharged my old set up and it still works perfectly, though how long the batteries will hold a charge I'm not sure. The servos all work as smoothly as ever. What on earth made your Heli set self ignite, bet that was a costly experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sharp Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Martin The gyro weighed a ton and was made by Sanwa with Fleet plugs. It needed it's own battery pack to drive the large flywheels in the gyro and it vibrated thoughout the heli frame, but it worked, what a difference. It still works to this day as a static exibit, people just have to see it to believe it. I never used the invert switch on a heli but I found it very helpful for showing off, flying fixed wing inverted very near to the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John MacDonald Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Yet another blast from the past ;but also the present. I have several sets of Fleet gear, mostly PCM and one FM, together with a bunch of servos, chargers, spare crystals, small 4 channel RX and many 7channel. Nearly all in good working order and in use. Following a workshop accident involving a large jar of clear dope I do not have a readable copy of the manuals etc. Can anyone help out? If anyone needs bits and pieces thatI have spare, ready to send free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Etheridge 1 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 John, I have got scans of Fleet PCM-MX7 gear instructions. If you send me your E-mail address in a PM, I can send you the scans in a Zipped file. i am happy to send anyone else the documents. Edited By Mike Etheridge 1 on 12/11/2014 09:55:28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas harvey Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Hi Mike Etheridge, may I request a copy of the Fleet PCM-MX7 instructions from you please. PM me for my email address. Many many thanks if you can. TIA. Edited By Pete B - Moderator on 17/12/2014 18:24:18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Etheridge 1 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 No E-mail address received yet Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas harvey Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Hi Mike, e-mail is; [email protected] Thanking you muchly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas harvey Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Hi Mike, thank you very very much. Things are turning out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Baxter 1 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I have recently acquired a set of Digifleet Xperia/fm gear in unused condition but I do need to replace the tx battery my problem is that that battery says 4.8 volt but the charger says it has an output of 9.6 volts, does anyone have any thoughts? Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Piers Bowlan Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Peter the receiver battery has four AA cells so it is 4.8v nominal voltage. The Transmitter has eight cells so it 9.6v nominal voltage. It may be unused but it was manufactured a long time ago so the question is where was it stored? If it was stored in a garage, shed or even loft there may be black wire corrosion in the wires from the battery to the circuit board. The main circuit board may be corroded too so I would take a look - just in case. If there is no corrosion after a new set of batteries it should be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Baxter 1 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Great advice, many thanks .The other area I am a little unsure about is the Digifleet wiring, if for example I fit new TX batteries do I connect red to red and the same applies to the RX battery but with the added complexity of the white wire. Does anyone know if Digifleet plugs/connectors can still be obtained? Peter Baxter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 If you have a battery charger capable of monitoring discharge, it would be very interesting to see how those unused original batteries perform over some test cycles. I've heard that new NiCds could be stored almost indefinitely in the discharged condition - and some of the earlier NiCds seemed to be much better quality than many of the later ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Yes Peter, fortunately red is always positive (on this planet at least!) but the white wire is the signal wire with Digifleet radio so it is not connected to the batteries, as I am sure you appreciate. I don't know if you are using Digifleet servos (FPS-17 perhaps?) but the plugs are wired differently from all other RC equipment on the market today! Digifleet have the negative wire in the middle and the positive on the outside so that they plug into a Fleet receiver fine but not anyone else's without swapping the wires around. Conversely if you are plugging a non-fleet servo into a Fleet receiver you will need to swap the pins in the plug around by lifting the little tab and sliding the metal connectors out. Then push them back in the correct way for the Fleet receiver. The convention now is positive wire in the middle. I doubt you can still get the digifleet connectors and they are now likely to be old, corroded and brittle so best left alone. Just get some new connectors from your LMS or eBay and solder them on. The universal plugs will fit in a Fleet receiver, but as always, just make sure you push it in the correct way round or it won't work! My apologies if you know all this already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Cracknell Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Piers I have compiled a data sheet showing where you can get plugs, sockets, pins, tools and cable to make up all your own leads. I now remove any batteries in my Tx's and crimp a Futaba socket on the end of the cable. This way I can store trannies minus batteries and install them before use. The Component shop 2600mAh 4.8v square pack fitted with Futaba connectors is ideal for this job. If I'm not too late I can send the data sheet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Trice 2 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 On 02/01/2013 at 23:46, Mike Etheridge 1 said: Shane and 70's modeller. Scan of manual now complete. The zipped JPEG file size is about 9mb. All files will open in 'Paint' 70's Modeller I will need your e-mail address. Shane I will e-mail you in the next few minutes. Regards, Mike I know this is quite an old thread but I'd be very interested in scans too please. I've messaged you privately too. I believe you can swap throttle modes on this transmitter. I've done the spring/ratchet swap but not sure which switches are related to the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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