WFLY 6 channel receiver won't fit in type VII S/D

[pjdog]

What's the secret. I can't get the WFLY 6 channel receiver to fit in the
type VII S/D. I've tried every position for the receiver and it just comes out to be 1/4 to long to fit. If the servo's plugged into the top of the receiver it would go but the servos plug into the end? Help!

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

What's the secret. I can't get the WFLY 6 channel receiver to fit in the
type VII S/D. I've tried every position for the receiver and it just comes out to be 1/4 to long to fit. If the servo's plugged into the top of the receiver it would go but the servos plug into the end? Help!

Yank that dude out of its plastic case. Wrap in heat-shrink to prevent shorting across the face of the board and you're in like Flint.

David,

[pjdog]

snort in type VII

If I do the heat shrink thing to the receiver, with space being at such a premium, is a snort going to fit in there or should I give that idea up?

jack

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

If I do the heat shrink thing to the receiver, with space being at such a premium, is a snort going to fit in there or should I give that idea up?

jack

Jack,

The receiver goes atop the forward device shelf, the LPB with attached switch below that.

You would be better served, if you find the servos twitching with the transmitter off, to use the more selective (and smaller) Sombra 8 or 6 channel receiver instead of the WFly unit.
SL-8 Receiver (Synthesized, 72/75MHz)

A synthesized ultra-light, ultra-small 8-channel receiver with advanced DSP signal detection, noise control and glitch suppression algorithms.

Dual conversion, full range. Ultra narrowband (5kHz or better)
Excellent sensitivity and IP3 performance
Synthesized "crystal-less" operation
Frequency selection through a modular, extremely rugged, reliable and easy to use programmer utilizing Sombra Labs' patented "1-Click"(TM) programming technology or our latest AFS ( Automatic Frequency Scanning) technology!
AFS locks on the transmitter in less than 30seconds no matter what transmitter channel is used (for both 72MHz and 75MHz)!
Three user selectable and programmable failsafe modes
Compatible with most of the FM/PPM transmitters
Automatic positive/negative transmitter shift detection
Fully programmable servo pin assignments, any servo pin can be made to output any channel from Channel 1 to Channel 16
Ability to store two user "Servopin-to-Channel" assignments
Cascade mode: Two SL-8's can be cascaded together for up to 16-channel operation
SL-8 will seamlessly cover 72MHz (Air), 75MHz (Surface) bands; no changes required to the product
Most advanced DSP signal detection, noise control and glitch suppression algorithms
Ability to turn the DSP filtering on or off using the Sombra programmer
Fully FCC compliant.
Dimensions: approx. 37mm x 20mm x 12mm (Vertical pin version)
Horizontal and Vertical pin configurations
Weight: approx. 9gms with full length antenna
Designed and manufactured in North America



David,

[pjdog]

WFLY 6 channel Receiver

Thanks David. It sounds like the Sombra 6 or 8 verticle pin version would solve my problem. I hope Caswell has some in stock so I will not have a long wait. I can always use the WFLY 6 in the Gato. Thanks again.

Jack

[Kazzer]

Thanks David. It sounds like the Sombra 6 or 8 verticle pin version would solve my problem. I hope Caswell has some in stock so I will not have a long wait. I can always use the WFLY 6 in the Gato. Thanks again.

Jack

I'm pretty sure we have both in stock!

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Thanks David. It sounds like the Sombra 6 or 8 verticle pin version would solve my problem. I hope Caswell has some in stock so I will not have a long wait. I can always use the WFLY 6 in the Gato. Thanks again.

Jack

The WFly r/c system is dirt cheap. And there's a reason: The transmitter and receiver work just fine in any plane or boat of 'conventional' complexity, because the components that make up the transmitter and receiver are bought from the lowest bidder, and the engineer who designed the receiver graduated last in his/her class from MIT (Morocco Institute of Technology).

In the very special, 'electronically noisy' environment of a SD, where the close proximity of wires, motors, and specialized electronic devices (all sending along weak, though detectable RF signals and feed-back) the WFly receiver is not 'selective' enough. The WFly receiver is prone to swamping in the no-carrier condition (transmitter signal lost or transmitter off) and starts responding to the ever present electronic noise (some feed-back, some device generated) -- evidenced as servo dancing upon loss of transmitted signal ... the WFly receiver is (in some situations) too dumb to know static from signal.

Bottom line: The Sombra receiver is a much better product than the WFly receiver, and is the choice for use in SD's containing closely packaged electronic/electrical devices.

... and we want your money. Now. Pony up, pal.

(But, some of the time the WFly receiver can handle the job. So, don't spring for the little yellow box till you know your WFly receiver can't handle the no-signal condition without letting things go spastic).

David,

[pjdog]

newbies

When your new to the sub hobby the learning curve is big. I've had cars, lots of planes even a tank. But subs are different. Plus there are no parts available in my little town. So I'm dependant on mail order (internet). That was lots of information you have supplied. I will need another receiver anyway for the Gato that's also under construction so I'll just (pony up) Monday and order a new reveiver. If the receiver should go on top of the servo platform I'm wondering which to order. The top pin or side pin? The Somdra is smaller anyway but the space available in the type VII is really limited. Thanks.

Jack

[pjdog]

Sombra programmer

When looking to order the Sombra receiver I saw the Sombra shadow programmer. It appears that I may also need the shadow programmer (sooner or later)? Probably be a good idea to get it now?

Jack

[Kazzer]

When looking to order the Sombra receiver I saw the Sombra shadow programmer. It appears that I may also need the shadow programmer (sooner or later)? Probably be a good idea to get it now?

Jack

We have 'em, but they aren't required to set up the Wfly radio. Just plug in the loop (supplied)

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

When looking to order the Sombra receiver I saw the Sombra shadow programmer. It appears that I may also need the shadow programmer (sooner or later)? Probably be a good idea to get it now?

Jack

I don't bother with that. Just the shorting pin needed to set receiver frequency. And get the one with the pins on the side, not the top.

David,

[pjdog]

Sombra receiver

Just got the Sombra receiver today (6/8). It fits in the type VII S/D like it was made for it. Every thing is working great. I see why Caswell recommends the Sombra receiver. Much smaller. Now for the snort. It looks really tight but I do my best.

Jack

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Just got the Sombra receiver today (6/8). It fits in the type VII S/D like it was made for it. Every thing is working great. I see why Caswell recommends the Sombra receiver. Much smaller. Now for the snort. It looks really tight but I do my best.

Jack

Well ... to be accurate: the space in the SD was designed for that neat little receiver.

David,

[pjdog]

Great little receiver

David:

You can tell at one look. It's packed in there like a sardine along with the snort but everything fits and works. A great receiver. Easy to set up with the little pluggy thing. The admiral here say's I can say 'little pluggy thing'. It's a "AFS Connector", goes in channel 8. It found the frequency right off. Not much further to go and it will be a submarine at last. The snort works great. Had no trouble with the black hose for the snort. Took 1/8 brass, tapered the end, heated it, slipped the end of the hose on the brass, waited to cool. Slipped it on the S/D and fitting for the Ballast tank. Made sure it was super tight. I'm a happy camper.

Caswell and D & E miniatures make super good stuff, Take a bow david.

Jack

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

David:

You can tell at one look. It's packed in there like a sardine along with the snort but everything fits and works. A great receiver. Easy to set up with the little pluggy thing. The admiral here say's I can say 'little pluggy thing'. It's a "AFS Connector", goes in channel 8. It found the frequency right off. Not much further to go and it will be a submarine at last. The snort works great. Had no trouble with the black hose for the snort. Took 1/8 brass, tapered the end, heated it, slipped the end of the hose on the brass, waited to cool. Slipped it on the S/D and fitting for the Ballast tank. Made sure it was super tight. I'm a happy camper.

Caswell and D & E miniatures make super good stuff, Take a bow david.

Jack

You're very kind, Jack. Thank you. We try.

And by 'we' I mean Mike Caswell: he's the big reason these products are available. Mike took the financial risk to stock the D&E Miniatures line of r/c submarine products -- without his backing Ellie and I would not be enjoying the sales we currently are.

Behind every successful mad-scientist there's a sound, level-leaded, foreword thinking businessman.

So, with your permission, Jack, I invite Mr. Caswell to also take a step forward and take a bow. Thank you, Mike.

David,