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brainanator 03.04.2013 10:44 AM

Electrical Component ID help.
 
I'm trying to re-flash my FlySky GT3B Transmitter with the updated firmware. To do this I need a flash card thing (found it), and I need to solder on a 4 pin header to some mounting holes on the board in the Tx. I also need a 4 pin connecting wire, with plugs like servo plugs.

So here is where I'm asking for help. I'm trying to order the parts I need to do this from Digi-Key, but I'm not well versed on the technical names for these items.
http://ordering.digikey.com/Ordering...ite=us&lang=en

What I need:

*4 pin header, 90 degree or straight, doesn't matter to me
*4 pin to 4 pin wire that'll go onto the header

http://www.overkillrc.webs.com/QuangVuong/DSC01669.JPG

http://www.overkillrc.webs.com/QuangVuong/DSC01677.JPG

I have already found the board to flash it with:

http://www.overkillrc.webs.com/QuangVuong/DSC01671.JPG

http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DKSea...79829144850055

And the Voltage Regulator that I will be swapping out to make it more efficient.

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/2767/recom.jpg

http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DKSea...79829144850055


Once I figure out what the header is called on Digi Key, and if they sell a plug/wires to go on the header there I'll be set!

Thanks for the help.

lincpimp 03.04.2013 11:06 AM

Pretty sure someone sold a complete kit to do this, including the solder on parts. And he sold just the solder on parts seperately. The thread with his info was on rctech. I had planned to do this as well, but never got around to it.

brainanator 03.04.2013 11:20 AM

I did find that website.
http://www.overkillrc.com/products.h...201&id=5053464

But, I'm cheap, and I'd like some capacitors and LEDs from digikey too. So I figured I'd try to find all the parts for the flash for cheaper than his kit.

If I have to I'll just solder the dang things together for the flash, but I'd like to have the header/cable.

brainanator 03.04.2013 06:37 PM

Actually, if I can't figure out what they are called on digikey, I think I'll be able to rig something up from scavenged pins from balance plug extension and just whittle down some JST plugs for the cable. Ghetto version but it should work well enough.

BrianG 03.04.2013 07:03 PM

Could save some $$$ if this will likely be something you don't do often:

Header: http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a...-HEADER/1.html

For the socket, just use a servo plug for 3 of the pins, and remove a single wire/connector from another servo connector and just slide it on the 4th pin. Or, if you have an old PC case laying around, scavenge the power/reset switch and hdd/power led wires/connectors and use those.

brainanator 03.04.2013 09:43 PM

Thanks Brian. With that info I was able to find the correct ones on digikey to add to my order. As for the cable I will make one with balance plugs. I've got enough spare 3S around to do it.

Thanks again.

brijar 03.04.2013 10:45 PM

What I did on mine was just soldered a four conductor cable (or just 4 wires) to those pins and ran the cable/wires down through the handle to the bottom of the case and soldered on a 3s balance plug. No headers necessary. I have removed the battery tray because I'm using a lipo, but I think you could work it with the battery tray still in.

Good luck!

whitrzac 03.08.2013 04:24 PM

I used a few pins from older PC motherboards....

brainanator 03.08.2013 07:14 PM

I tossed all my old computer components last fall. Space was getting tight and I had a ton.

brijar: That's a great idea! I'll also be running a 3S lipo, so while I'm in there I'll run the lead down the handle. Thanks for the input!


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