2009.04.14, 04:15 AM
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[DIY]MINI-Z ASF/ADBAND/dNaNo I.C.S Cable
The I.C.S. cable sold by Kyosho, part no 82080, is 6825 yen in list price...
▲The original ICS calbe is too expensive. But you have to get one if you want to setup your ASF/Ad band/dNaNo PCBs.
Though this generation of ICS cable is changed, it uses USB interface.But in fact it is the same with the older RS232 version -- It only added RS232 to USB circuit. So If you want to make this cable by your self, just make a RS232 version like the older one. And if you have no RS232 on your computer, just buy a RS232 to USB adaptor , connect to the RS232 ICS cable, and it will work like the original USB ICS cable.
At first, Let's see the ciruit inside the ICS calbe.
(This circuit is provided by "CORN", but too bad he didn't come this forum.)
There are only two transistors, few resistances and diodes inside. These may take no more than 1 dollar. And this circuit is not very special,too. It only convert the voltage of RS232 signal to the voltage of MINI-Z.
The materials.
.1/4w resistances: 1KΩ*1+10KΩ*2+39KΩ*2
.diodes: 1N4148*1
.transistors: 2N3904*2, or 2SC1815*2.
I have no 2N3904 in hand, so I replaced it with 2SC1815. Both of these transistors are OK.
We need a RS232 9pin female connector for computer.
.RS232 female connector
.RS232 case
Take a cable which has at least 3 lines. I use a PC CD-ROM calbe.
I didn't have the connectors for MINI-Z/dNaNo while I took this photos, so we got no photos here. These are standard male connectors(JST ZH series) with 1.5mm pitch. Ad band uses a 3pin connector, and ASF/dNaNo uses a 4pin one.You may find them on a "electronic store"(??don't know how to said that), or buy on the net.
We'll try not using a PCB, just wire the components and place it into RS232 case directly. Let's see the 2 most complex components: the transistors.
▲This seems OK, not too big.。
▲It would be better to make some drawing before we really start to wire.
▲The simplest way to judge the pin assignment of transistors: use a an electric meter. (Or you can search from internet.)
▲Wire the componets and prepare to solder.
Last edited by dabinn; 2009.04.14 at 11:06 AM.
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2009.04.14, 04:16 AM
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▲The circuit is completed.
▲Solder the RS232 pins after confirming the circuit fits the RS232 case.
The MINI-Z side.
▲Since I have no female connectors for MINI-Z while I take these photo. I can only insert the pins into MINI-Z male connector directly. (Be careful! This is very danger for your MINI-Z)
The pin assignment on the MINI-Z:
▲AD Band
▲ASF
Connect to the computer an make a test:
▲Connect to MINI-Z with no connector....
▲Read the settings from mini-z successfully.
Test completed, some more works to do.
▲Use hot glue to fix everything.
▲Tie a knot on the cable and close the case.
Now we have our own ICS cables.
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I'll take photos for the MINI-Z connectors latter.
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2009.04.14, 04:23 AM
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Holy cow, this is some REALLY good stuff. Can't wait till you have the right plug for the Mini-Z interface!
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2009.04.14, 05:35 AM
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Nice tutorial.
Bit late since I bought the cable this weekend.
I dont think I would trust myself hooking something homemade like that onto my mini-z either
But great support to the comunity and hopefully kyosho will drop their prices for the cables dramaticly now.
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2009.04.14, 07:24 AM
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So If I get a serial > USB cable, would I still have to take care of the voltage or will the USB connector take care of that? Then I could just connect the cables in the right spots and be done, no?
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2009.04.14, 07:33 AM
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[UPDATE]
▼The connectors
1.5mm pitch. 3pin is for Ad Band, ASF/dNaNo use a 4pin connector.
▼The other side.
▼We would better buy wires which have already crimped with terminals. Because it's not easy to crimp small terminals like these, and a specail tool is needed, too.
These terminals are especially for the 1.5mm connector.
▼Done.
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2009.04.14, 07:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Skv012a
So If I get a serial > USB cable, would I still have to take care of the voltage or will the USB connector take care of that? Then I could just connect the cables in the right spots and be done, no?
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The original one:
MINI-Z<----ICS cable---->[RS232](Your PC)
If you want to use USB:
MINI-Z<----ICS cable----(RS232)-- Serial to USB cable -->[USB](Your PC)
So no need to worried about the voltage between MINI-Z & USB, because we have already converted it into RS232 level.
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2009.12.23, 01:37 PM
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iv had no problems with the cable on a 232 port so i decided to get a usb adapter and try it on my vista enabled laptop
great news is it works
if you are having problems i can only think your adapter didnt come with a driver disk
i carnt work out how to post the drivers but if any of you want to give them a go PM me your email and i will send em you
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2009.12.23, 07:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by reaper
iv had no problems with the cable on a 232 port so i decided to get a usb adapter and try it on my vista enabled laptop
great news is it works
if you are having problems i can only think your adapter didnt come with a driver disk
i carnt work out how to post the drivers but if any of you want to give them a go PM me your email and i will send em you
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u can start with me
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2009.12.23, 07:31 PM
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nota a problem buddy just send me your email
KRYTEN is going to try and get a link set-up as he has some account that lets him and i dont lol
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2009.12.23, 08:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by reaper
nota a problem buddy just send me your email
KRYTEN is going to try and get a link set-up as he has some account that lets him and i dont lol
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Mini-Z AWD 2.4Ghz 94mm
Mini-Z AWD DWS PN A-Arm 2.4Ghz MR03 board 98mm
Mini-Z MR-02 2.4Ghz
Mini-Z MR-03
FX-101 Dnano 360 Modena
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2009.12.24, 11:31 AM
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USB to 232 drivers
There you go,courtesy of Reaper.
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2010.07.28, 09:39 AM
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Tukang Pangsit
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is anyone know about the software which can set ICS directly from a PDA?
coz is not easy go play mini-z bring the pitbox along with a laptop riding a scooter...
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