New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Guys,
Looks like I missed on a lot of promotional wear outs !!! i just got my Aurora 9 a couple of days back. Anyways, i got a free Rx. coupon inside. so i will claim for the same.
Sure would like to have a decent Neckstrap and flamed Cap - Hitec.
Hemal
Looks like I missed on a lot of promotional wear outs !!! i just got my Aurora 9 a couple of days back. Anyways, i got a free Rx. coupon inside. so i will claim for the same.
Sure would like to have a decent Neckstrap and flamed Cap - Hitec.
Hemal
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Hi
Okay you guys at Hitec ,........................................... get the point ( if I wore a thong it would look bad for my figure ) .
Michel
Okay you guys at Hitec ,........................................... get the point ( if I wore a thong it would look bad for my figure ) .
Michel
#2881
RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
HI
Hope you guys are haveing as good a summer as I am .
Well I amhopeing someone will help me out here to clear things up
What I have to do is add some weight to the tail section of the aircraft . In the three picture , the first is a pictures of the batterys . It is two packs , 5 cell , 1400 Mah each ( they are the light green one,s ) . The second picture shows the wing hold down plate , where the antenna,s are , there are two of them . The third picture is an overall shot of the open fuse .
What I want to do is remve the battery packs from the forward possition and tywrap them to the wing hold down plate , just under the antenna,s .
Will the batterys under the antenna,s , cause any inteference . Is it safe to fly with the antennw.s and batterys are in close proximaty of each other
Michel
Hope you guys are haveing as good a summer as I am .
Well I amhopeing someone will help me out here to clear things up
What I have to do is add some weight to the tail section of the aircraft . In the three picture , the first is a pictures of the batterys . It is two packs , 5 cell , 1400 Mah each ( they are the light green one,s ) . The second picture shows the wing hold down plate , where the antenna,s are , there are two of them . The third picture is an overall shot of the open fuse .
What I want to do is remve the battery packs from the forward possition and tywrap them to the wing hold down plate , just under the antenna,s .
Will the batterys under the antenna,s , cause any inteference . Is it safe to fly with the antennw.s and batterys are in close proximaty of each other
Michel
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
ORIGINAL: michel gravelle
HI
Hope you guys are haveing as good a summer as I am .
Well I amhopeing someone will help me out here to clear things up
What I have to do is add some weight to the tail section of the aircraft . In the three picture , the first is a pictures of the batterys . It is two packs , 5 cell , 1400 Mah each ( they are the light green one,s ) . The second picture shows the wing hold down plate , where the antenna,s are , there are two of them . The third picture is an overall shot of the open fuse .
What I want to do is remve the battery packs from the forward possition and tywrap them to the wing hold down plate , just under the antenna,s .
Will the batterys under the antenna,s , cause any inteference . Is it safe to fly with the antennw.s and batterys are in close proximaty of each other
Michel
HI
Hope you guys are haveing as good a summer as I am .
Well I amhopeing someone will help me out here to clear things up
What I have to do is add some weight to the tail section of the aircraft . In the three picture , the first is a pictures of the batterys . It is two packs , 5 cell , 1400 Mah each ( they are the light green one,s ) . The second picture shows the wing hold down plate , where the antenna,s are , there are two of them . The third picture is an overall shot of the open fuse .
What I want to do is remve the battery packs from the forward possition and tywrap them to the wing hold down plate , just under the antenna,s .
Will the batterys under the antenna,s , cause any inteference . Is it safe to fly with the antennw.s and batterys are in close proximaty of each other
Michel
#2883
RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Hi Craig
Thanks for that tip ,. and it,s a good one . I would like to know though if it would be dangerous to put the packs under the antenna,s ?
Thanks
Michel
Thanks for that tip ,. and it,s a good one . I would like to know though if it would be dangerous to put the packs under the antenna,s ?
Thanks
Michel
#2884
RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Ok,
I did the Upgrade to version 1.07 on my Aurora, and also my module and receivers.
Am I going to have any troubles with the Optima 6 seeing that there is no upgrade?
Do I need to upgrade my Optic 6 module to work with the receivers?
Andy
I did the Upgrade to version 1.07 on my Aurora, and also my module and receivers.
Am I going to have any troubles with the Optima 6 seeing that there is no upgrade?
Do I need to upgrade my Optic 6 module to work with the receivers?
Andy
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ORIGINAL: AJsToyz Ok, I did the Upgrade to version 1.07 on my Aurora, and also my module and receivers. Am I going to have any troubles with the Optima 6 seeing that there is no upgrade?
Do I need to upgrade my Optic 6 module to work with the receivers? Andy
Do I need to upgrade my Optic 6 module to work with the receivers? Andy
. Optima 6 transceiver was not released until the latest firmware was installed.
Aurora A9, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocumented Features - Mixes, Setups, Tips. {Individual Links often updated}
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Alan T.
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Hey Michel: You have some serious equipment in your plane.........wait till the Telemetry stuff comes out.......your going to have to put a basement in the plane or at least a small room addition.
#2887
RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Hi jim,
thanks, but i didnt find Hitec straps on Ebay.com
It seems there are 2 design of straps. the one i like is HT8311 part no (RED/BLACK). . The one listed on Tower hobbies is OK, looks like Futaba. (ORANGE)
anyways, i will keep searching !!
Hemal
thanks, but i didnt find Hitec straps on Ebay.com
It seems there are 2 design of straps. the one i like is HT8311 part no (RED/BLACK). . The one listed on Tower hobbies is OK, looks like Futaba. (ORANGE)
anyways, i will keep searching !!
Hemal
#2888
RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Hi guys,
first of all, let me confess that i didnt go through the manual, word by word, just fly my eyes on it.
I did setup my Raptor 30V2 and Raptor 50 titan on Aurora 9 and programming was a breeze, however, faced some tricky issue also - like the "C" & "S" on the flight conditions idle 1-2 & Hold. however, this seems useful if done in the correct sequence. As - Setup normal graph, seperate it, setup Idle 1 graph, seperate it, then idle 2 graph, seperate it, and lastly the hold down graph.
Remember, the hold down graph should be setup properly, both for throtle and pitch. I had this issue, saying that when i switch back from hold sw., the throtle would go down to completely closed and then return to normal stick condition. This was because i didnt setup the throtle graph properly on Hold condition. Second was, both the rates for hold switch should be kept same - like on sw G - Rate 1 and Rate 2 should be same e.g. 25%, or else the throtle would jump back - try this and see for yourself.
Also, the trim adjustments on the Normal condition, if left "INH" trim adjustements on diff. flight conditions will vary. Actually this should be, by default to "ACT"
Another issue i faced was the Gyro rate settings, by default this setting follows the flight condition "C" & "S" systems. Initiallly, i did the flight condition with all graphs "S" seperated. So the Gyro rates were also seperated with flight conditions. generally i need 75% Gyro gain. I was almost loosing my heli here, as in Normal i had 75% and then when i switched to idle 1, the rate was default to 50% and was just about to crash. Again, this should be, by default to "C" for all flight condition.
One strange thing i noticed with my Raptor 30 setup. I have all the servo centered and almost at 90 Deg. I took this new 6 channel Optima 2.4GHz Rx connect to it. What i see that the servo travel on both sides were way off different. like on Elev high, i had 118 and low at 88. Similarly on AIL high 100 and low 63 - strange. I will investigate further to know why this happened.
There is a DEAD band on the left corner of Aileron stick as shown on model Review videos. - Latency is no issue.
I posted my Software change wish list on that special forum : heres i say again !!
1.) Model names should be re-shuffled. e.g. I wish to move the 5th model to 2nd position.
2.) Backlight should be white, green looks like 1980s.
3.) Anti scratch Screen guard should be supplied in the box. - we are sure to spoil it with fuel and oils. or at least availalbe from Hitec.
4.) Radio Balance is way too backwards, need a eye ring between the switch and screen.
Hemal
first of all, let me confess that i didnt go through the manual, word by word, just fly my eyes on it.
I did setup my Raptor 30V2 and Raptor 50 titan on Aurora 9 and programming was a breeze, however, faced some tricky issue also - like the "C" & "S" on the flight conditions idle 1-2 & Hold. however, this seems useful if done in the correct sequence. As - Setup normal graph, seperate it, setup Idle 1 graph, seperate it, then idle 2 graph, seperate it, and lastly the hold down graph.
Remember, the hold down graph should be setup properly, both for throtle and pitch. I had this issue, saying that when i switch back from hold sw., the throtle would go down to completely closed and then return to normal stick condition. This was because i didnt setup the throtle graph properly on Hold condition. Second was, both the rates for hold switch should be kept same - like on sw G - Rate 1 and Rate 2 should be same e.g. 25%, or else the throtle would jump back - try this and see for yourself.
Also, the trim adjustments on the Normal condition, if left "INH" trim adjustements on diff. flight conditions will vary. Actually this should be, by default to "ACT"
Another issue i faced was the Gyro rate settings, by default this setting follows the flight condition "C" & "S" systems. Initiallly, i did the flight condition with all graphs "S" seperated. So the Gyro rates were also seperated with flight conditions. generally i need 75% Gyro gain. I was almost loosing my heli here, as in Normal i had 75% and then when i switched to idle 1, the rate was default to 50% and was just about to crash. Again, this should be, by default to "C" for all flight condition.
One strange thing i noticed with my Raptor 30 setup. I have all the servo centered and almost at 90 Deg. I took this new 6 channel Optima 2.4GHz Rx connect to it. What i see that the servo travel on both sides were way off different. like on Elev high, i had 118 and low at 88. Similarly on AIL high 100 and low 63 - strange. I will investigate further to know why this happened.
There is a DEAD band on the left corner of Aileron stick as shown on model Review videos. - Latency is no issue.
I posted my Software change wish list on that special forum : heres i say again !!
1.) Model names should be re-shuffled. e.g. I wish to move the 5th model to 2nd position.
2.) Backlight should be white, green looks like 1980s.
3.) Anti scratch Screen guard should be supplied in the box. - we are sure to spoil it with fuel and oils. or at least availalbe from Hitec.
4.) Radio Balance is way too backwards, need a eye ring between the switch and screen.
Hemal
#2889
RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
To me it looks like the smoke system valve should be moved back, LiPo battery must be lighter than that.
Also the smoke fuel tank can be shifted , if there is space available.
Let us see the complete bird as well. Post some nice pics.
Also the smoke fuel tank can be shifted , if there is space available.
Let us see the complete bird as well. Post some nice pics.
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Try this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Hitec-Transmitte...ts_Accessories
There will be more on Ebay, Ibought mine-red-there in the spring when Ibought an A9.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Hitec-Transmitte...ts_Accessories
There will be more on Ebay, Ibought mine-red-there in the spring when Ibought an A9.
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Part number 58311 is the neck strap.
The one that has the black trim on the edges was an older version so it may be harder to find one of them in stock at a shop.
The one that has the black trim on the edges was an older version so it may be harder to find one of them in stock at a shop.
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
ORIGINAL: michel gravelle
HI
Hope you guys are haveing as good a summer as I am .
Well I amhopeing someone will help me out here to clear things up
What I have to do is add some weight to the tail section of the aircraft . In the three picture , the first is a pictures of the batterys . It is two packs , 5 cell , 1400 Mah each ( they are the light green one,s ) . The second picture shows the wing hold down plate , where the antenna,s are , there are two of them . The third picture is an overall shot of the open fuse .
What I want to do is remve the battery packs from the forward possition and tywrap them to the wing hold down plate , just under the antenna,s .
Will the batterys under the antenna,s , cause any inteference . Is it safe to fly with the antennw.s and batterys are in close proximaty of each other
Michel
HI
Hope you guys are haveing as good a summer as I am .
Well I amhopeing someone will help me out here to clear things up
What I have to do is add some weight to the tail section of the aircraft . In the three picture , the first is a pictures of the batterys . It is two packs , 5 cell , 1400 Mah each ( they are the light green one,s ) . The second picture shows the wing hold down plate , where the antenna,s are , there are two of them . The third picture is an overall shot of the open fuse .
What I want to do is remve the battery packs from the forward possition and tywrap them to the wing hold down plate , just under the antenna,s .
Will the batterys under the antenna,s , cause any inteference . Is it safe to fly with the antennw.s and batterys are in close proximaty of each other
Michel
I also try to have an antenna in a "vertical" orientation, and one in a "horizontal" (obviously only applies on the 9 channel) for the same "best signal benefit" positioning.
It's not a technically-qualified reply, Michel, but it is my experience that things improve when antennas are in "open space" for that line-of-sight to the transmitter.....{flame suit on}
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ORIGINAL: zero244
Hey Michel: You have some serious equipment in your plane.........wait till the Telemetry stuff comes out.......your going to have to put a basement in the plane or at least a small room addition.
Hey Michel: You have some serious equipment in your plane.........wait till the Telemetry stuff comes out.......your going to have to put a basement in the plane or at least a small room addition.
Not at all ,..................... very ordinary for a giant scale warbird . There is NO smoke , No smoke pump , and no smoke tank . There are two servos for the elevators , one for the tail wheel , one for the rudder , one for the throttle , and servo one for retracts . There is a matchbox for the elevators and a Smart Fly for power distribution . Absolutely nothing extra , and the battery's are NOT lipo,s there Nimh .
For those who know WarBirds ,........................... very simple giant scale
Sure wish Brendan or AT or Mike , would add some advice to my question .
Can I install my battery packs under the antenna,s ?
Thanks
Michel
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Michael- Ideally you want to keep the antenna's away from the electronics but I've done allot of testing/flying with the antenna(s) in the worst possible places with zero issues. As long as you get a good range check at all angles then you should be fine, especially using two antenna's.
BTW... Nice bird!
Mike.
BTW... Nice bird!
Mike.
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Hi
Thanks Mike for youre reply , believe me , ...................... it helps ( confidence ) . And Bob Pastorello , two cents from you ,................. I,m a rich man .
I will work harder to reinstall for better antenna positioning .
Thanks guys
Regards
Michel
Thanks Mike for youre reply , believe me , ...................... it helps ( confidence ) . And Bob Pastorello , two cents from you ,................. I,m a rich man .
I will work harder to reinstall for better antenna positioning .
Thanks guys
Regards
Michel
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Great Hobbies in Edmonton Canada has the old style in stock for $8.99
http://www.greathobbies.com/producti...rod_id=HIT8311
http://www.greathobbies.com/producti...rod_id=HIT8311
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Flew my A9 this past week end in it's 2nd pattern contest. I'm getting used to it more & more. The radio worked well enough to get me first place. I'm starting to like it more & more. Will fly it's 3rd pattern contest the end of August. I should be in synch with the A9 by then. So far I'm the only Hitec guy amongst the Futaba, JR, & Airtronics pattern flyers, but my A9 is as good or better than any of the others. Maybe some of the other brand flyers will take notice of Hitec for pattern.
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ORIGINAL: Gungadin
Flew my A9 this past week end in it's 2nd pattern contest. I'm getting used to it more & more. The radio worked well enough to get me first place. I'm starting to like it more & more. Will fly it's 3rd pattern contest the end of August. I should be in synch with the A9 by then. So far I'm the only Hitec guy amongst the Futaba, JR, & Airtronics pattern flyers, but my A9 is as good or better than any of the others. Maybe some of the other brand flyers will take notice of Hitec for pattern.
Flew my A9 this past week end in it's 2nd pattern contest. I'm getting used to it more & more. The radio worked well enough to get me first place. I'm starting to like it more & more. Will fly it's 3rd pattern contest the end of August. I should be in synch with the A9 by then. So far I'm the only Hitec guy amongst the Futaba, JR, & Airtronics pattern flyers, but my A9 is as good or better than any of the others. Maybe some of the other brand flyers will take notice of Hitec for pattern.