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DT Tx21 Transmitter Kit
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DESCRIPTION:
This kit includes the core components to make a Tx21 transmitter.
Tx21 is a compact wireless transmitter intended to control model railway train engines.
It has controls for Speed, Direction, Inertia, Coupling and Lights (depending on how used).
KIT CONTENTS:
| Qty | Item | |
| 1 | Small plastic box | |
| 1 | 2-way Direction toggle switch | |
| 1 | On/Off pushbutton with Led | |
| 1 | Bind pushbutton | |
| 1 | 10k pot 300° rotation with center click (detent) | |
| 1 | 10k pot 300° rotation | |
| 1 | Large Speed knob | |
| 1 | Small Inertia knob | |
| 2 | 10k resistor | Brown-Black-Black-Red-Brown |
| 1 | PP3 plug | |
| 1 | Tx2 | |
| 50mm | 30mm heatshrink for Tx2 | |
| 1 | Plastic sheet for battery compartment | |
| 1 | Wiring diagram | |
| 1 | Drill template | |
| 1 | This page (www.DelTang.co.uk/tx21-kit.htm) |
OTHER ITEMS NEEDED:
PP3 9v battery, hookup wire.
Solder, Iron, Multimeter, Glue, heat-shrink tubing, Drills, Files, Knife, Screwdrivers etc.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
Tx21 circuit
DRILL TEMPLATE:
Tx21 layout
ASSEMBLY EXAMPLE (click to enlarge):
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NOTES:
1. The circuit diagram shows the required connections. The photos are an example of how it can be done.
2. It is easiest to press the black plastic pushbutton into a 7mm hole using the throttle knob and nut as spacer.
3. The 'Tx2' radio module is powered with 9v. Tx2 has an on-board regulator which provides a 3.1v reference voltage to the other components.
4. The 2 longer wires in the middle of the on/off switch are 'Led2'. The shorter of those is marked '-' and goes to negative.
5. The on/off switch has an anti-rotation ridge that makes its diameter larger at that point. File a notch in the box to avoid crushing the switch.
6. The pots have a protrusion to prevent body rotation. These are not needed and can be cut off with side-cutters or hacksaw.
7. If the Inertia pot is not installed, Pin6 must be grounded to prevent random motor behavior.
8. The Tx2 module can be protected with with the heatshrink covering provided.
CALIBRATION:
The motor control pot (Ch1) has a 'click' at the center position. When Throttle is used 'center off' it needs to center accurately so that the 'click' on the Tx matches the 'off' position in DelTang receivers. Calibration is done using the Bind button while Tx21 is on. After pressing the Bind button for ~20s Ch1 is calibrated. Calibration is only possible in the first 60 seconds of switching the transmitter on.
1. Switch Tx21 on. The led will come on.
2. Rotate the Inertia button fully anti-clockwise (left) so it has no effect on Throttle.
3. Center the Motor pot.
4. Press and hold the Bind button for ~20s until the led goes off. Ch1 should now be calibrated.
5. Release the Bind button. The led will come back on.