T14MZ

[Stuart]

Who's up for one of these then :-


Could be a load of Zap's on the used market soon

[BrontoRaptus]

Er - Stuart - my Japanese/Chinese/Tiawanese is not very good.

Can you interpret for us ??????????!!!!!!!!

Rgds ..... Tony

[Stuart]

The 9ZWC2 ZAP transmitter, just got a bigger brother

From what I can make out it interfaces with Windows Pc, 14 channel, can play music MP3 files :lol: , generation 3 PCM modulation, comes with a Li-ion 2200 battery. Price aprox Y280,000.00 YEN = 1415.00 GBP , Touch colour screen. Due out December 2004 or knowing the UK 2005.

[Dedcalm]

Could it be that it runs Windows CE :? Can you imagine a blue screen just after take off ! Arghhh 8O

14 channels - wow, I have only managed 7 of my 9 so far but 1 day... :roll:

Like the colour screen, photo capability rather than model name is cool if a little OTT.

[Gyro]

Wonder if it could record your imputs during a flight, and play them back to you on your PC simulator later!

[Raptorite]

Hi Stuart,

Sounds like I'll be getting my 9Z WC2 serviced soon !!

I wonder if this new one has an autopilot switch !!

Cheers,

Pete.

[mo]

Hi Pete.
The thought of an autopilot installed in a radio would answer all my troubles at a stroke,overnight I could become an accomplished model helicopter pilot, the days of the shaking hands and the sweaty brow just by getting into a hover would be gone for good,just think that with an automatic radio, a flick of a switch and perhaps a little tweaking of the programme,I could be up there with the best of them.
NO this would NOT be the sort of advancement we require,this will most certainly happen in the future, but if they make the flying of model helicopters as easy as falling off a log,it will most certainly kill off this great sport.
It is too much to ask that the boffins leave well enough alone,for we are well on the way to this end result, if I could make any predictions on who the best fliers would be in the future, I can only think they would be computer wizards, and have heads too large to pass through a normal doorway.
GOOD FLYING.
Mo.

[Raptorite]

Hi Mo,

I agree, I've no doubt that the technology will soon be available for such a facility, some autopilot systems are already available and have been for some time.

The skill and satisfaction of conquering the challenge of flying model helicopters lies fairly and squarely with the pilot, as you say the enjoyment lies on the road to achieving this goal, without it, this hobby could become monotonous and dull pretty quickly.

Cheers,

Pete.

[Stuart]

Got some more pics in my gallery now, the touchy feely type

[Stuart]

I'd like to see a crash avoidance facility aka dumb thumb takeover

You know that moment when you think "what am I doing", then its "did I just do that", then "WOOoo, where is it going".

I think my best yet that nearly cost me a heli was an inverted auto, as it came down nose in, I thought in my head right, time to roll out.....what did I do....

Pulled the elevator back..."What the hell, was I thinking", lucky it pulled all the way through and I flicked the throttle hold off and landed safely....

[antsis]

Looks like a multiplex clone. I'll stick with my 9C thanks.

Ant

[Stuart]

Anyone needing updates for this new toy.....look here

http://www.14mz.com/index2.html

[Stuart]

More info is out..




Using a Compact Flash memory card, modelers can upload JPEG picture images of their models that will appear on the LCD screen.




The 7.4V 2200mAh Lithium-Ion battery that's included is state-of-the-art battery engineering, providing nearly 3 hours of flight time in a very compact size.




Each axis is supported by dual ball bearings. Stick tension and detent is adjustable, so airplane and heli modelers can personalize to their preference.

• "Backwards compatibility" means the 14MZ can transmit in 2048 PCM-G3, 1024 PCM and FM/PPM
  
• Stores programming for up to 100 models with CF card
  
• Easy-to-understand graphic menu
  
• Records up to 24 assignable voice prompts
  
• Editing by touch-screen or Dial-N-Key button to scroll and select
  
• Programs and functions upgradeable through the included 32MB Compact Flash card
  
• Supports 7 different wing types, 4 tail types, 3 motor types and 7 heli swash types
  
• Combines airplane and glider functions into one program
  
• Can handle up to 32 selectable functions
  
• 9 flight conditions
  
• Plug-in antenna that stores in the bottom of the transmitter
  
• 32-character model naming, or upload digital images of your aircraft for use as model graphic display
  
• Multi-color screen display with anti-glare filter and adjustable backlighting
  

[Jason]

Plug-in antenna that stores in the bottom of the transmitter

here it is

[Jason]