How To: Convert Your
KO Module to Work with a Futaba 3PK
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Many people use different aftermarket radios
to control their Mini-Z's. One of the most popular
brands out there is the Futaba 3PK. The 3PK works
great with the Futaba 27mhz AM module, but in
the event of wanting to use AD Band or even the
new 2.4ghz many think they are left without the
chance of operating their cars in this frequency.
Many people have converted their KO modules to
fit their Futaba radio already. It is a fairly
simple procedure that will allow you to use your
3PK with all the aftermarket electronic boards
manufactured by KO Propo. The following How To:
will show you how to do this simple task from
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You will need a few simple tools to get this
done. Amogst them some flush cutters, a dremel
with a cutting wheel, a Phillips head screw driver,
a soldering iron and some solder, and finally
a KO Propo module and a Futaba Module Case. |
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Disassemble the Futaba Module first. this should
be done easily by removing the Phillips head screws
on the back of the module case.
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Next disassemble the KO Propo Module. You will be
using only the PCB.
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Notice in comparison to the picture in the previous
step that we have cut-off about 5-6mm from the PCB above
the crystal holder. There are now electrical pads up
there, so don't worry about damaging anything within
5-6mm of the top.
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Notice how the second and third pins from the left
have been cut and then how we soldered the top of pin
2 to the bottom of pin 3.
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We will now prepare the top of the Futaba module
case in order to be able to plug the crystal without
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Cut the module case as shown above.
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Now install the top of the Futaba module cover on
top of the bottom piece. You may want to use a couple
of layers of double-sided tape to secure the module
to the case. Make sure the pins on the module are also
lining up with the holes at the bottom of the case.
Once this is done, the module case can be closed up
with the 2 original screws.
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There you go! All done. Now all you have to do is
plug it into your Futaba 3PK radio and you should be
good to go.
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Written by
Cristian Tabush
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