Graupner MZ-24 as a platform for Deviation?

ok, so it is likely possible to put Deviation on the MZ-24 assuming we can identify the screen. The potential issue is that it may not be possible to go back to the stock firmware which is probably a deal-breaker for just about anyone. We would definitely need to reverse engineer the firmware-upload system in order to preserve the ability to go back to stock, and that may be a challenging task. This looks like it would be a contender as a replacement for the 12S, but is probably too pricey to make much headway as a Deviation transmitter. I think one of the Taranis transmitters with a UniversalTx board would be a better candidate (though you would lose the color screen). Or on the cheaper side, the radiolink still looks like a reasonable option.

I'd be curious to play with the MZ-24, but I can't really justify the cost right now given that it is unlikely to become a popular option for Deviation.

It is clear that we have a general problem.
If you'd like to discuss it, pelase go here:
www.deviationtx.com/forum/6-general-disc...eries-for-the-future

I'd like to keep this thread focused on the technical aspects from here forward.

Thus, I don't understand, there is any sense to continue with MZ-24???

I can use it as is, as well as Futaba 14SG, JR XG11, JR DSX9, Spektrum DX8, Hitec CRX, Futaba 3PKS, Futaba 4PX and so so on... I don't counted all my transmitters and many many vehicles. It's only toys and fun for me. But, right now I haven't free space on my shelving for new toys. It's frustrating me ... Probably I need to kill some toys and free space for others...

P.S. Last free space on my shelving was occupied by Graupner MZ-24.

If you already have it, I would like to see high-res pics of the internals. At the moment I think it is a little too pricey to be a contender. It is too bad they don't have a lower-end radio on the same platform Really Walkera was pretty unique in having everything from the 7e up to the 12S all designed on the same platform.

If you look to www.fcc.gov/general/fcc-id-search-page with Grantee Code = SNL, you will find two RF modules only, TM01 and TM-02 (see first message attachments) for all FCC certified Graupner products, both with SPI BUS. So, it possible what all Graupner transmitters (air) use these RF modules. The only question, do they all have enough resources for Deviation???

www.graupner.co.kr/TRANSMITTER

I don't quite understand what relation has HoTT to DSM??? Any Graupner Tx works with HoTT (Hopping Telemetry Transmission) protocol.

MZ-18 has absolutely same hardware, even the small pcbs where the knobs and the switches are attached are the same, but with empty places.



MZ-18 (Mode 1) = $163.95 at Air Craft
www.aircraft-world.com/en/p1101258-gr-s1005