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Month: December 2011

  • Xieda 9958 Old vs New 5-in-1 RX

    Just a quick post showing my previous Xieda 9958 5-in-1 versus the new one I just received. Some components are moved around and the LED has been moved to the rear. This will allow you to easily see when your 9958 successfully reconnected with your transmitter upon insertion of a battery. Previously, it was hard […]

  • Xieda 9958 Carbon Fiber Mainshaft Mod PDF Template

    I present to you, a printable template to allow you to create your own custom main shaft for your Xieda 9958. Simply use a PDF viewer to print out the file. Ensure that print scaling is off so the file prints at 100%. Then simply line up, tape your 3mm carbon fiber shaft to the […]

  • Turnigy 9x Antenna Mod

    Turnigy 9x Antenna Mod

    I was asked how I solved the problem with the antenna wire on the Turnigy 9x to allow for the rear module to be removed. The easy way would to buy the original FlySky TH9x module, which comes with the antenna properly mounted on the rear module. However, if you’re handy with a soldering iron […]

  • Spektrum DSM2 module from HP6DSM

    Spektrum DSM2 module from HP6DSM

    Here’s a X1TXN (AMTX10?) DSM2 module taken from a HP6DSM transmitter. It was easy to install into the Turnigy 9x running the latest er9x firmware. Just three wires, a diode and resistor. It works great!!! Here’s some photos for your reference. Here’s the relevant pinout according to this post: 1 GND Module Ground 2 VDD […]

  • Simple Syma Removable Canopy Mod

    Here’s the best and simplest method that a friend (Heli Pad of RC Groups) and I came up with to be able to remove the canopy off of Syma s107/s105 type helicopters. I am sure it can be adapted to many others. The fit is snug and secure. There are no external sign that the […]

  • Xieda 9958 with Solo Pro Head

    Many people like the unique head design of the Nine Eagles Solo Pro and Bravo SX. With the flybar on top, it gives it a unique, stable flight characteristic…yet maintain agility and does nice tight turns. So here’s a simple mod. Take the Solo Pro head and shaft. Drill a hole for the shaft collar […]

  • Xieda 9958 RX versus Solo Pro RX

    Xieda 9958 RX versus Solo Pro RX

    Someone on RC Groups mentioned that they wanted to use the low cost Xieda 9958 RX board as a replacement for the Solo Pro and Bravo SX boards. Here’s a side by side comparison photo for your modding/brainstorming purposes.