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johnaero wrote: My questions is, is there anyone here who bought too many parts? cost electronics in ireand is sky high and all sold in bulk not small volumes.

If you can wait a few days, I expect someone will pop in with an offer to ship you parts.

Philipp wrote:I'm quite satisfied with the result, a rather clean and slick looking plug and play module with integrated DSMX transmitter and receiver, therefore enabling wireless trainer operation.

Very Cool!

I have built a John Prikkels DSMX module, and made a video of it... Very nicely done! I loved your on screen warning about removing the prop, and then getting to see what happened. :) What tool did you use to heat up the solder to remove the module from the donor transmitter? That looked so much ea...

When unsoldering the components would a Chip Quik SMD1 Low Temperature Removal Kit help with the difficulty of removing the needed components ? (http://www.amazon.com/ChipQuik-SMD1-Low-Temperature-Removal/dp/B0019UZP7I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416433741&sr=8-1&keywords=smd+removal+kit) V...

Last night I bound the Blade 180QX. It bound in just 3-4 beeps. So far, so good!

:D Hey Everybody! Guess what is working! :D I thought it would be so simple to unsolder those two capacitors and turn them around. Silly me. While I have a small stand that can hold the components and a small PCB, I don't have a small vise that can actually hold a board with enough force to allow me...

jprikkel wrote:I believe the caps on the parts list are polarized. The longer leg is positive.

At least I'm consistent.

I'll unsolder and reverse the two capacitors.

I believe the caps on the parts list are polarized. The longer leg is positive. Can you try reverting the taranis config? Without the module installed, the Taranis seems fine (i.e., does not reboot) and I can modify the config as required. I can remove the nanoQX model that I loaded up and try some...

Greetings, This evening I attached the dx4e module to the completed PCB, and installed it into the DM9 module case. I attached the module to the Taranis. I powered up the Taranis, and I didn't smell any smoke, which I took to be a good sign. :) I downloaded an eepe for a Blade NanoQX, and used Compa...

Tonight I completed soldering the components on the PCB. I increased the heat and that really sped up the process. Are there any suggested tests I should make before inserting the dx4e module and completing the installation? Any suggested continuity tests, or other tests I should do with the multime...

Don't burn your hand with the large, hot and know floating blob of solder on the mainboard though, guess how I learned that. :o I did remove the foam adhesive fairly early in the process. It helped me to gauge whether the board was getting looser as I continued. Part of my concern was not knowing i...

jprikkel wrote:The black insulator isn't necessary, but useful for spacing if you are using a socket on the new PCB.

Thanks. I've still got it. It's a little beat up. but I think it'll do.

John

jhsa wrote: It might take longer, so what? we have time to do things right, don't we??

Indeed!

Thanks again

John

Thanks everyone for the helpful advice! What temperature would you recommend? I wish I had known a larger surface tip would have been useful - I would have used the soldering gun I got from my father -- that has a really large tip. Interesting idea to add more solder before removing. I would not hav...

I finally started to build the Spektrum module for my Taranis. Tonight's mission was to remove the Specktrum module from a donor dx4e. First off, I did test the dx4e before beginning the project. It bound cleanly to a nanoQX and the nanoQX flew just fine. This was my first attempt at desoldering a c...

You just need a simple, small resistor of the right value that fits the holes on the PCB. In this case I would recommend 1/4 W, 5% tolerance, axial resistors. Philipp, Thank you so very much for taking the time to answer my simple questions. I really appreciate it. The Mouser order has been complet...

John, I have that case too. It is nice. Works great. The case has been ordered. I'm out on Mouser, filling my cart, and I notice your don't have specific links to resistors. http://www.mouser.com/Passive-Components/Resistors/Through-Hole-Resistors/_/N-7h7z5?Keyword=4.7K+resistor&No=225&FS=T...

Please make sure that the module is working as expected before you rip it out of the used DX4e, I learned this the hard way. Do some range checks before and after you transplanted it, to make sure nothing went bad during soldering ;) Excellent idea. I'll be sure to bind at least one of my Blade qua...

Greetings once again. I've got a used Spektrum dx4e heading my way. I'll plan to order the PCB from OSH Park, unless someone else out there has done a recent order, and has one they would like to sell. I'd PM some of the recent builders listed up-thread, but apparently I can't send PM's until my acc...

I'll be ordering a Taranis Plus soon, and still wish to fly my small Blade nanoQX, 180QX, and mCPx. From what I've read, going the DIY route with a real Spektrum module is the way to go.

Has anyone ordered the PCB and parts and have any extra units they want to sell?

Thanks,

John