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djsegler
Senior Heliman
Location: Allen, Texas - USA

I have a damaged 401 that looks like it's missing a couple of caps...

I'm hoping that someone might have a damaged 401 or one that's already apart (or maybe you just know) to tell me what the missing parts are that are indicated in the attached image...

The top of this one got whacked and I'm sure it took them off in the process. I have access to alot of surface mount components and can easily add them on - just need to know what they might be...

Any ideas?



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05-02-2008 10:15 PM
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PilotDaz
Senior Heliman
Location: Seattle, WA

I have a damaged 401 myself. If you want to buy it and strip it for parts, let me know. Everything is intact on the PCB, and I can take a picture for you. PM with an offer if interested.

~There are two kinds of heli pilots: those that have crashed, and those who are about to.
05-02-2008 10:18 PM
 
 
djsegler
Senior Heliman
Location: Allen, Texas - USA

Update...

OK - after some searching the depths of Runryder, I found a picture of someone else's damaged 401...

Here's the pic of it... Not sure - but maybe the 5MF indicates a 5 microfarad cap?



Now I just need to find one and I should be back in business...

Any ideas or suggestions? Anyone have a damaged 401 that I could have for parts?

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05-02-2008 10:29 PM
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bill the greek
Veteran
Location: Greece

It is very risky to fly with a repaired electronic in r/c helicopters especially if this is the most important function.
My opinion if to buy another new one.

Bill

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05-02-2008 11:16 PM
 
 
PilotDaz
Senior Heliman
Location: Seattle, WA

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Any ideas or suggestions? Anyone have a damaged 401 that I could have for parts?

Uh.. I do?? Read post above?

~There are two kinds of heli pilots: those that have crashed, and those who are about to.
05-02-2008 11:24 PM
 
 
djsegler
Senior Heliman
Location: Allen, Texas - USA

You're right - and I'm not that crazy...

Actually this is going on a camera gimbal so no worries!

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05-02-2008 11:46 PM
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BilJac
Heliman
Location: Youngtown - AZ

You could send it in to Futaba for repair. I just sent in a 401 and they checked it over and replaced the case for about $12 shipped.
05-03-2008 12:22 AM
 
 
djsegler
Senior Heliman
Location: Allen, Texas - USA

I thought about that - but I'm missing a part that they may deem as "unrepairable" and then I'm out $15 for nothing.

I just picked another broken one up for parts and should be good to go now.

Thanks!

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05-03-2008 12:27 AM
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djsegler
Senior Heliman
Location: Allen, Texas - USA

BTW - if anyone is interested, the part that I was originally looking for is an 8mhz oscillator in a SMT package.

Shouldn't be too hard to find a replacement for that.

Practice = Precision... No shortcuts...
05-09-2008 05:06 AM
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