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Devo 7E
The Devo 7E is the best value for money transmitter that you can buy that DeviationTx supports. It shares the same smaller body as the Devo 6 but instead has a 128×64 pixel LCD screen similar to the Devo 10.
It however only has 128k of flash memory, which is barely sufficient for DeviationTx. It is equipped with only two 2-way switches and a range limited RF module. There are proven modification though to overcome these limitations.
SeBy DocKy has made a great series of tutorial videos for the Devo 7E. Here is his introduction to the Devo 7E.
Features | |
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LCD | 128×64 B/W with backlight |
Touch Screen | No |
Gimbal Bearings | Yes |
Switches | HOLD (2-way) |
FMOD (2-way) | |
Potentiometers | No |
DSC (Trainer) Port | Yes |
Charging Port | Yes (For NiMh only) |
SD Card Slot | No |
USB Upgradable | Yes |
Power | 4 x AA |
Installing DeviationTx
Start by reading the Devo 7E manual.
If that's not enough, the tutorials below should get you going.
- HowTo: Install DEVIATION on a Walkera Devo 7e by RCFanBlog
- Devo7E tutorials: part2 - deviationTX installation by SeBy DocKy
- Install Deviation Hack on DEVO Radio by benmlee.com
Modifications
Due to its' popularity and price, the Devo 7E probably has the most documented modifications available within the Walkera Devo line of transmitters. Here you'll find the tutorials and videos to get you started.
Extra RF Modules
You can install up to 3 extra RF modules in the Devo 7E, for a total of 4 modules including the stock RF module. Two quite easily and the third via soldering directly to a processor pin.
Alternatively you can build the MultiModule instead. With the MultiModule, you will not need to solder to the processor pin and still use all 4 modules.
The process is very well documented in the wiki page “RF Module Installation”.
Additional information can be found here:
- Walkera Devo 7E TransmitterDeviationTx Flysky/Hubsan Mod by hacksmods.com
- Devo7E tutorials: part7 - nRF24L01 mod by SeBy DocKy
- Devo7E tutorials: part8 - CC2500 mod by SeBy DocKy
Full Range Mod
This will modify the stock RF module for full range. It requires removal of the shield and bypassing of a diode (or resistor?) within module. Various methods for doing the bypass exists, so read through the tutorials and decide which you want to try.
- Walkera Devo 7e Transmitter Increase Range Mod by hacksmods.com
- Removing shield and diode 7E for better reach on our fourm
- Devo7E tutorials: part4 - CYRF6936 diode mod by SeBy DocKy
- Devo 7e range mod by jayodas
WK-DEVO-S-MOD RF Module
If you'd prefer not to fool around with soldering inside the stock RF module, or you damage the stock RF module, you can replace it with Walkera's full range module used in the Devo 6/8/10 transmitters. This requires removal of the stock RF module.
- WK-DEVO-S-MOD Module for Devo 7e by hacksmods.com
Add Two 2-way Switches
Add One/Two 3-way Switches
Arduino to PPMin for Extra Inputs
Swivel Antenna Mod
LiPo Battery Mod
Power Regulator Upgrade
Add Power-on LEDs
USB Charge Mod
- Devo 7e USB charge mod by KewlbasaDawg