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FUTABA 9Z
THE UNOFFICIAL WORKSHOP MANUAL
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List of Figures:
Figure 1 The 9ZA’s ‘Snap Roll’ switches, that are missing in the 9ZH version ............... 10
Figure 2 The First Version of the Futaba 9Z ................................................................... 11
Figure 3 The Futaba 9ZAW, the second version of the 9Z (aka the 9Z WC1) ................ 12
Figure 4 The FUTABA 9ZAW II, the final and most desirable version (aka the 9Z WC2)
........................................................................................................................................ 12
Figure 5 This Workshop's Manual Structure ................................................................... 13
Figure 6 General Tools Required .................................................................................... 17
Figure 7 Specific Tools - The full toolset required ........................................................... 17
Figure 8 USB ICP PIC programmer with ZIF 'hook up' for the chip in green/blue. ........ 18
Figure 9 Corner Switch Replacement - NOTE: 8U SWITCH PART NO. IS SHOWN! ... 21
Figure 10 Removing the main PCB ................................................................................. 22
Figure 11 Lever up the PCB - Note: Metal Ratchet on Throttle at Right ......................... 22
Figure 12 Making and installing a "Ratchet Smoother”. .................................................. 23
Figure 13 Another example of a ratchet smoother .......................................................... 23
Figure 14 Joystick gimbal removed (Note: new joystick parts for replacement on the
right) ................................................................................................................................ 25
Figure 15 Disassemble the horizontal axis POT and joystick (new joystick parts in 1 & 6)
........................................................................................................................................ 25
Figure 16 Unscrew the ball bearing from the horizontal axis POT .................................. 26
Figure 17 Slice the heat-shrink tubing and desolder the POT ........................................ 26
Figure 18 Assembling a new joystick (note: DIY strengthening collet modification) ....... 27
Figure 19 Remove the vertical axis POT retaining plates and withdraw the POT .......... 27
Figure 20 Desolder the connector PCB (green) from the POT ....................................... 28
Figure 21 The three LCD Button Panels shown on a 9ZHP WC2 .................................. 28
Figure 22 Allen head bolt at the bottom of the 9Z aerial (3/32" or 3mm head) ............... 29
Figure 23 The access hole for the aerial retaining bolt in the battery compartment ....... 30
Figure 24 Label and protect the new battery ................................................................... 31
Figure 25 Removing the top PCB of the LCD Assembly ................................................. 32
Figure 26 Top PCB 'Flipped' and Battery Terminals Exposed ........................................ 32
Figure 27 Removing the LCD Assembly ......................................................................... 33
Figure 28 LCD Assembly removed and partially disassembled ...................................... 34
Figure 29 Complete disassembly of middle PCB and LCD Panel .................................. 35
Figure 30 Blown Schottky Diode on Mini PCB ................................................................ 36
Figure 31 Futaba RF Module Pin-out Numbering ........................................................... 37
