RE: Eletronic engine syncronizer **SUPPORT **  
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Tower Hobbies
Enter up to 4 keywords or Tower stock numbers
Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
  Printable Version
       

All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft >> RE: Eletronic engine syncronizer **SUPPORT **
Page: <<   < prev  1 2 [3] 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   next >   >>  

Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
RE: Eletronic engine syncronizer **SUPPORT ** - 9/19/2006 7:31:50 AM   
a1pcfixer



Posts: 284
Joined: 8/20/2004
From: La Porte, IN, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: yl5295

Send your unit or IC from the unit back for an update if you see this that will greatly improve things. Units are prefered because then unless you are using the remote glow plug status they can be updated to support the remote display.


"unless"?

Isn't the remote glow plug status -part of- the remote display?
In any event, I'll be sending mine back for software update, mods for display,
and to get the display itself.

Will the software update present users with any settings that can be changed?

_____________________________

Jim L.
Learn from the mistakes of others.You won't live long enough to make all of them yourself. ClubSaito Member#445

(in reply to yl5295)
       Post #: 51

RE: Eletronic engine syncronizer **SUPPORT ** - 9/19/2006 12:10:07 PM   
yl5295


 

Posts: 462
Joined: 7/29/2003
From: Raleigh, NC
Status: offline 		The 2 pin connector for the units shipped thus far is for adding a LED on a cable. The LED can then be mounted through the fuse or in a visible remote location. The led will operate the same as the RED LED on the device (i.e. glow plug status). If the unit is modified to support the remote display (as all units shipping after today will be), then the two pin connector is a high speed serial interface that supports the remote display that has all of the LEDs that is on the device plus a 4 digit RPM read out and is sold sepeerately for $35.

The 1.2.X software that is the currently shipping software has the following additional programming parameters:
- programmable sync point
- programmable PCM lock out position has now been removed and it goes to idle in the event of loss of transmitter signal
- engine/servo response time/speed selection

(in reply to a1pcfixer)
       Post #: 52

RE: Eletronic engine syncronizer **SUPPORT ** - 9/19/2006 1:10:33 PM   
Jim Reeves


 

Posts: 34
Joined: 5/26/2006
From: Truro, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		Hi Bill,
Got my twin sync in the UK today after the delivery couriers ripped me off for another $38, $20 for the customs and the rest was their 'handling fee'.... I'll say no more. So, am I up to date with the 1.2.0 instructions and will the external led plug into this machine!

Thanks

Jim from the UK

_____________________________

Always put off today what you can do tomorrow....

(in reply to yl5295)
       Post #: 53

RE: Eletronic engine syncronizer **SUPPORT ** - 9/19/2006 1:49:30 PM   
yl5295


 

Posts: 462
Joined: 7/29/2003
From: Raleigh, NC
Status: offline 		The connector on all units shipped thus far is for an external LED that indicates glow plug status (i.e. does the same thing as the RED LED on the board). That is why you have to send the unit back if you want the optional LED Display.

If you need a firmware upgrade I can send you a new IC via regular mail with a $10 deposit (paypal is fine) that I will refund minus mailing cost ~$2 when I receive your old IC back. This should avoid shipping issues, customs, etc. since it is just "mail" - I think. I think you probably have 1.1.X software on your unit which may work fine for your application. Try it and see if you have any low RPM (<6-7K RPM) surging or hunting. Not all applications have this issue - depends on servo speed, geometry, and carb sensitivity below that range.

< Message edited by yl5295 -- 9/19/2006 1:50:27 PM >

(in reply to Jim Reeves)
       Post #: 54

RE: Eletronic engine syncronizer **SUPPORT ** - 9/19/2006 7:40:12 PM   
Jim Reeves


 

Posts: 34
Joined: 5/26/2006
From: Truro, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		Thanks Bill,

I don't think I'll bother sending it back as I had enough hassle getting it here. I will use as is and hope that I do not get the surging problem. I will be using non computerized Futaba and standard servos control 2 x .52 four strokes so the revs will be down from the normal 2 strokes. Will let you know in due course, thanks again for the good work, maybe this twin will be a little more predictable....?

Jim

_____________________________

Always put off today what you can do tomorrow....

(in reply to yl5295)
       Post #: 55

RE: Eletronic engine syncronizer **SUPPORT ** - 9/19/2006 8:24:51 PM   
yl5295


 

Posts: 462
Joined: 7/29/2003
From: Raleigh, NC
Status: offline 		Again,

You don't have to send it back to get a software update. Send a $10 deposit and I will mail you a new chip you install on your device then mail me the old one back. I will refund your $10 - postage when I get the old one back.

(in reply to Jim Reeves)
       Post #: 56

RE: Eletronic engine syncronizer **SUPPORT ** - 9/19/2006 11:05:03 PM   
a1pcfixer



Posts: 284
Joined: 8/20/2004
From: La Porte, IN, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: yl5295

The 1.2.X software that is the currently shipping software has the following additional programming parameters:
- programmable sync point
- engine/servo response time/speed selection


I'll assume those items merit an update to the instructions as well. It'll be good if you also included the polarity
of the glow plug wires as noted in post #25;

Glow plug wires are connected the following way:
RED: Glow battery + terminal
ORANGE: Glow plug positive terminal (tip)
Black/Brown: Battery - terminal and Engine case/ground

My unit is in the mail for current updates & a display unit as well.
Thanks for creating the Twin Sync & great support!

_____________________________

Jim L.
Learn from the mistakes of others.You won't live long enough to make all of them yourself. ClubSaito Member#445

(in reply to yl5295)
       Post #: 57

RE: Eletronic engine syncronizer **SUPPORT ** - 9/20/2006 1:27:19 AM   
yl5295


 

Posts: 462
Joined: 7/29/2003
From: Raleigh, NC
Status: offline 		All of the items you mention above are in the current manual. You must have an older version. You can download it from RC Showcase or email me at billw@nc.rr.com if you have problems.

(in reply to a1pcfixer)
       Post #: 58

RE: Eletronic engine syncronizer **SUPPORT ** - 9/20/2006 7:55:44 AM   
a1pcfixer



Posts: 284
Joined: 8/20/2004
From: La Porte, IN, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: yl5295

All of the items you mention above are in the current manual. You must have an older version.


You stated the following.....
"The 1.2.X software that is the currently shipping software has the following additional programming parameters:
- programmable sync point
- engine/servo response time/speed selection "
....which I assumed meant new/different users changable settings from the prior version. My mistake.

The printed manual you include with the TwinSync are in black & white. The color diagrams
in the downloadable versions are better but still don't show polarity in the diagram.

I'm asking you to show the polarity on the diagram itself.

_____________________________

Jim L.
Learn from the mistakes of others.You won't live long enough to make all of them yourself. ClubSaito Member#445

(in reply to yl5295)
       Post #: 59

RE: Eletronic engine syncronizer **SUPPORT ** - 9/20/2006 12:35:17 PM   
yl5295


 

Posts: 462
Joined: 7/29/2003
From: Raleigh, NC
Status: offline 		understood... I will take care of it.

(in reply to a1pcfixer)
       Post #: 60

RE: Eletronic engine syncronizer **SUPPORT ** - 9/29/2006 2:57:48 AM   
roltech


 

Posts: 599
Joined: 9/6/2004
From: Wpg, MB, CANADA
Status: online 		Where has this thread gone too?? Have not seen any new post recently

roltech

(in reply to yl5295)
       Post #: 61

RE: Eletronic engine syncronizer **SUPPORT ** - 9/29/2006 4:51:55 AM   
Bob Paris


 

Posts: 723
Joined: 11/4/2002
From: Lahaina, HI, USA
Status: offline 		Hi...
I just picked up my new Twin Sync, and I don't know what version I have. I do want the LED rpm display on my unit and need to mail it in for upgrading and modification. I need a name and address for mailing, and need to know who I need to send the fourty bucks to. I've a pay-pal account if needed.

It's going into a P-38, with twin K&B .61's, w/perry carbs and fuel pumps. I want to use this as a glow driver and sync. I use Airtronics Styles Tx and I'm also using two reveivers.


I live where getting any hobby gear is difficult, and need a supplyer for all the magnets and other goodies to get this system operational.

I'm also interested in a 4 engine unit.

Soft landings,
Bobby of Maui
bobparismaui3@msn.com

_____________________________

AMA 15016

(in reply to roltech)
       Post #: 62

RE: Eletronic engine syncronizer **SUPPORT ** - 9/29/2006 8:03:42 AM   
a1pcfixer



Posts: 284
Joined: 8/20/2004
From: La Porte, IN, USA
Status: offline 		Bob,

Look at back page of your TS Users Guide for Bill Wike' mailing address. It also tells you what version on the front page!
Spare parts are available through RC Showcase....read first page of this thread.

_____________________________

Jim L.
Learn from the mistakes of others.You won't live long enough to make all of them yourself. ClubSaito Member#445

(in reply to Bob Paris)
       Post #: 63

RE: Eletronic engine syncronizer **SUPPORT ** - 9/29/2006 8:12:06 AM   
a1pcfixer



Posts: 284
Joined: 8/20/2004
From: La Porte, IN, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: roltech

Where has this thread gone too?? Have not seen any new post recently

roltech


Well, you must not being talking this thread up to everyone!<g>
A new post a day in this thread, will keep it at the forefront for folks under New Posts.

Btw; do you have a TwinSync? Using it in what?
Mine should be coming back soon, after mods & software update.

_____________________________

Jim L.
Learn from the mistakes of others.You won't live long enough to make all of them yourself. ClubSaito Member#445

(in reply to roltech)