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Old 2009.06.08, 11:54 PM   #1
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Post STock Mini-z controller modding...

Hey i was wondering if you could mod the stock mini-z controller (KOPROPO KT-5) to have servo and throttle reverse? I plan to add 2 switches to the controller so i can change between channel 1 and channel2 (reverse and foward) like other hobby grade controllers. I feel like being cheap and my KT-5 feels better than my Losi controller so does anyone know between which wires to add the switches between?
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Old 2009.06.09, 08:19 AM   #2
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I have no idea how you could do the channel changing thing if it is even possible. what exactly are you trying to reverse?
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Old 2009.06.09, 11:13 AM   #3
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The steering and throttle
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Old 2009.06.09, 12:43 PM   #4
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I only opened up my KT-5 when I was painting the case. Looking at the board it looks to have the places to mount the switches. I am not much of an electronics expert, but I do know somethings on the board would need modded for them to work. For anyone that knows how, please post the information. Thanks in advance.

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Old 2009.06.09, 03:07 PM   #5
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Yea i cut out the stickers too. I found out that the xmods controller switches fit it perfectly. I needed to desolder the switches on the controller though and i plan to use those switches instead of buying new ones. I got stuck right after that part though. BTW, Nice controller Its a wonder why they didn't take an extra step to solder in the switches to make it more hobby grade...

At first I planned on switching the red and black wires on the throttle and steering petometers but i was afraid it would short something out. Anyone, anybody... help?

Im just wondering but are there any aftermarket controller wheels that would fit this model? If so, what adapter would I need to make it fit?

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Old 2009.06.09, 06:19 PM   #6
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Would planting a switch there be good enough or is it more complicated than that?
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Old 2009.06.09, 06:34 PM   #7
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dude just get a KT-2 works alot better its really simple and is a hobby grade controller. it has the function that you want on the KT-5 built in.
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Old 2009.06.09, 07:20 PM   #8
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Well i know that but i don't feel like buying another controller. I already have two other controllers but my KT-5 feels better. (for some reason)

EDIT: Hookay, after a little researching, i found out that reversing the two outside wires on the (red, white, black) wire would reverse the signal output? For example: Controller wheel turns right, the servo turns left
after mod: controller wheel turn right, the servo turns right...like that?

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Old 2009.09.16, 06:37 AM   #9
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Are you successfull with this modification?

I noticed that there is a provision for a switch in the printed circuit board of the transmiter... I wonder if it would automatically work if a switch is installed into it?!?
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