czorzella

Pete, it's nice to hear that the y-cable worked for you. The testing you suggested are valid. you will have to do a trial and error process to investigate if there is any correlation between signal strength and proximity between modules and aerials.

Pete S-RCU

There is definitely a correlation, I'll investigate more when I can get back to it.
My grand kids are here for a visit, so it will be a few days till I get back to it.

I reprogrammed the DX18 for my Panther, was using a 'flight log' on it.
I moved the flight log to my test setup to check on fades etc without the telemetry, but its not working.
I don't think I connected it wrong, but may have.
Aren't they polarity protected, with a diode or something?

Pete S-RCU

On a AR9100/9010 receiver, what's the middle port on the bottom for?
Right next to the bind/data plug?

AndyKunz

Got a photo to highlight what you mean? I don't have one laying around here.

Andy

Len Todd

Could that port be for external trouble LEDs? My AR 9210s have a port in the middle near the bottom for two External Trouble LEDs. If I recall correctly it too is unmarked. (two sets of two pins). But, ... my manual describes these LEDs fairly well.

In researching your question a bit, I notice that once HH discontinues a model they now take it right out of the web site's data. This is bad. You can't even go back and get the manuals or even see a picture of it. They used to at least list it as a discontinued item so you could get the manual, etc, I got to tell you, after discontinuing the AR 9210s so quickly and now this, I am rethinking my choice of Spektrum gear! Might as well go Orange and just toss it when it fails. At the very least, I find myself, a previously pure Spektrum user, thoroughly researching and reading about the completion.

Pete S-RCU

http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...eiver-JRPR921X

Here's a link to the photo.

It's between the bind/data port and the switch port

Thanks

BarracudaHockey

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That's not a 9010 that's a 921 but looking at what I can see of my 9010 that's nothing, there's no pins in it.

Pete S-RCU

HMMMM, let me try that again.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...iver-SPMAR9110

This ones right, click on the middle pic for a closeup.
Mine is an AR9100, but they're the same except for the DSMX in the 9110.

Len Todd

Here is a better picture.http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...iver-SPMAR9110

Maybe, ... the port is just not used.

I must say; They did and excellent job marking the Pinouts on this particular Rxer.

BarracudaHockey

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My guess would be it's not used. Same place as the 9010 but the space is there, there's just no pins.

AndyKunz

Actually no. There is an entire website of the discontinued products. If you do a search for something (specific, like the p/n) you will see "Search Discontinued Products?" up near the top. Click that and it will give you the page for that product.

There is also a section for all the old models and their manuals.

From what I understand, nothing gets deleted, it just moves to a different home. Kind of a digital Hotel California ...

Andy

Pete S-RCU

I'll look there at that website

The tm1000 binds good to the 9020 rec that came with the xmtr, but it won't bind to the 9100?
I thought it would work with any rec that had the data port?
The flight log works ok with it?

hymie42

Powersafe receivers have a different bind routine with TM1000

Binding Telemetry with Power-Safe Receivers
Spektrum Power Safe receivers like the AR9100/ AR9110, AR12100/ AR12110 and the AR7100/ AR7110 require a special binding procedure when using telemetry modules.
Step #1- Insert a bind plug in the bind port in the receiver.
Step #2- Insert the telemetry modules’ Data port lead into any un-used channel in the receiver. (Note: If all channels are being used remove any servo lead from the receiver to allow an open servo port to be accessed).
Step #3- Power the receiver through the EC3 connector. Note that all the receivers (internal and remote) should be flashing indicating they are in bind mode.
Step #4- Using a second battery, insert the battery plug into any un-used channel in the receiver while pressing and holding the bind button on the side of the telemetry module. This will place the telemetry module in bind mode.
Step #5- Make sure that the LED’s are flashing on all receivers and on the telemetry module. Place the all channels (sticks and switches) on the transmitter in the desired failsafe position. Now bind the transmitter to the system.
Step #6- Remove the second battery from the receiver, remove the bind plug and move the telemetry module connector to the bind port to allow flight log data to be displayed.
Note: Do not leave the secondary battery plugged in for more than a few minutes as damage to the battery can occur.

Pete S-RCU

Thanks Hymie42,
I just logged on to say I found that very same thing on the Specktrum site.
Still no idea what the middle horizontal port is, I e-mailed their support dept., see what they say.

Not sure I understand what the second battery does, I think it must work around the soft fail switch somehow?

hymie42

I think there is no power to the bus feeding the TM1000 while binding is happening so this overcomes that

Len Todd

I serched the discontinued database for my AR 9210. Nothing came up. Actually, I am a bit worried as with no link to it, how do I get a new softswtich?That softswitch is quite unique. I plan on calling in to service on Moday to see if I can get one.

Thanks for your input though.

Len Todd

Actually, in the field, I have bound my AR 9210s with the Tm-1000s the old way and have had success. But, after binding with the TM-1000, I always had to go back and redo the Preset Failsafe w/o the Tm-1000. And then after getting the Preset Failsafe in, just plug the Tm-1000 back in and it is all bound up nicely.

But, ... the new procedure is actually easier, if you have the spare battery laying around.

BarracudaHockey

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Aileron extension and a bind plug.

Problem solved

AndyKunz

I don't think you can. It would be listed on the AR9200 parts (search for SPMAR9200) if it were available. You might have to call Pete and have him rattle a cage to see what can be done, or maybe buy it from PowerBox directly.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...R9200#t4-PARTS

EDIT: Oh wait, I found it! It's the same as is used on the AR12200. It's there on the parts listing:

http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...-cable-PBS9050

Andy

Len Todd

Thanks Andy. I'll order one today.

Pete S-RCU

Andy, good news.
I got a new tm1000 and was able to bind it to the AR9100 receiver
It takes a special hookup and you need a second bat to activate the tm1000.
The procedure is on the Specktrum web site.
I did one range test and was able to get 30m's away with only one antenna fade on receiver 'A'.
Outstanding I'm thinking!
I have more equipment to install, and then I'll do some serious range testing.
.
One question, what's the best way to read back a recorded flight without a cell phone?

czorzella

Pete, this software will allow you to view your transmitter collected data as well as STI gathered data on your Windows PC or Mac OS X. Download the free trial atwww.robo-software.com

Pete S-RCU

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

I asked a week ago and also sent a question to Horizon, which hasn't been answered yet, about what the middle port is for on the AR9100 receiver.
There are three horizontal ports, the soft switch port, the bind/data port, and a third one in between.
What is it for?

No one seems to know.

AndyKunz

It's a gag, Pete. We use it to see how many people will call us and ask

Seriously though, it's unused/unsupported. Some people will try to attach a 10th servo there to try to make it work.

Andy

Pete S-RCU

Thanks Andy, you could have told me this a few days ago.