Canadian C-1 NAVAID

BCA · #1 15-12-12, 21:16

If this gizmo is similar to the WW2 odograph then I have one buried in the warehouse. I don't recall a manual because another collector in Quebec has one and needed a manual also. All I remember is that mine was missing a gear drive that, at the time, seemed important to make it work.
I had assumed it worked using a compass and distance travelled (like the Land Odograph) but maybe it actually used a gyro. It is buried deep but may getto it in the New Year.
.... Brian

Mike Cecil · #2 15-12-12, 22:05

Thanks, Brian,

You'd know if you had the Gyro: it was a weighty monster a couple of feet square.

No hurry: I'm just trying to piece some info together without any particular end date in mind.

Mike C

BCA · #3 15-12-12, 23:13

Yes Mike, the unit with all it's parts fills a box about 3'x3'x3 if I recall correctly.
...Brian

jason meade · #4 16-12-12, 00:32

I will try and dig it out monday and get some pics off to you !
Jason

Ed Storey · #5 17-12-12, 22:22

This wiring diagram may help,

ED

Mike Cecil · #6 18-12-12, 00:19

Jason and Ed,

All helps, thank you. Looking forward to the pics.

I see the 'IHP' on the diagram: wonder what 'bit' that is.

Rest seems reasonably straight forward.

Again, thanks.

Mike C

jason meade · #7 18-12-12, 00:28

Ah Son of a bit@#, in the morning!

Alex Blair (RIP) · #8 18-12-12, 15:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Cecil

Jason and Ed,

All helps, thank you. Looking forward to the pics.

I see the 'IHP' on the diagram: wonder what 'bit' that is.

Rest seems reasonably straight forward.

Again, thanks.

Mike C

Probably "In house printer"..Hewlett Packer..??
Mike I'm guessing..but that is the fun of it all.
Alex