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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 1/8/2010 3:25 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Stoeptegel    HI, looks like a killer radio. One question though, is the EPA actually limiting the servo throw? i.e. does the transmitter allow the servo go beyond the EPA when applying full flaps and aileron input at the same time on flaperons and thus go beyond the set EPA? Or is the EPA limiting and does not allow to sum different mix inputs? (if you know what i mean...) 

User of any type of transmitter must always ensure models are set up mechanically correct and use EPA, ATV etc  with carefull testing to ensure that mixes do not over extend servos beyond their mechanical stops - the TX does not know the limits of individual servos, some of which have greater adjustment than others.
Do not rely on electronic trims solely - listen for any signs of binding and back off.
Aurora A9 - Heli Swash Ring to be included in a future Firmware Update.
may be of interest as well as:
Aurora A9 - FAQ & Undocumented Features - Mixes, Setups, Tips, (includes Spectra Pro and Optima RX features) .  {frequently updated}

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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 1/8/2010 3:31 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Stoeptegel   HI, looks like a killer radio. One question though, is the EPA actually limiting the servo throw? i.e. does the transmitter allow the servo go beyond the EPA when applying full flaps and aileron input at the same time on flaperons and thus go beyond the set EPA? Or is the EPA limiting and does not allow to sum different mix inputs? (if you know what i mean...)  


No electronic means presently possible of governing maximum servo travel on all mixes known in any TX apart from Swash/Cyclic on some top end TX. However, refer to:
Aurora A9 - Heli Swash Ring to be included in a future Firmware Update. - can apply to Mode 2 only.

Models should always be set up mechanically correct so EPA, ATV etc are kept to a minimum. Never rely solely on any type of electronic trim to fix as there are many different servos with differing fixed stops. Listen to servo and back off if any binding is heard.

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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 1/8/2010 7:36 AM   
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Well I found something not to do!!

I was testing the setup for a plane with the transmitter "on" checking throws and such. Throttle lock was enabled.

I wanted to do some things with spoilerons and went to the model type screen. I then tapped the "motor" icon and changed it to Motor + Air-brake - WRONG thing to do with the transmitter "on".

My motor started up and left Aileron went to full up!!!! I powered down the transmitter before any damage was done, but had quite a scare.

So what happened? My existing servo configuration was replaced with the default configuration that had my left aileron on ch 3 where the ESC was plugged in. Since the stick was in its neutral position the motor started and the left aileron went up because the throttle stick was in its lowest position.

With all the warning messages that the Aurora gives, you would think that it would be smart enough to know that it was about to replace a non default configuration and display a warning.

Mike - please think about that for a future update.

So be aware that the existing configuration will be over written without warning and unexpected things can result.

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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 1/10/2010 8:45 PM   
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I was reading the manual and it says you need to change the module and antenna for 72mhz, does the radio come with both modules?

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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 1/10/2010 9:21 PM   
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ORIGINAL: AJsToyz  A.T. or Bob or Mike ?   I was reading the manual and it says you need to change the module and antenna for 72mhz, does the radio come with both modules? thanks !!  Andy


Negative.
Spectra Pro 72Mhz Module -  delayed until at least Feb 2010.
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Aurora A9, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocumented Features - Mixes, Setups, Tips.  {frequently updated}

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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 1/10/2010 10:39 PM   
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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 1/16/2010 12:24 AM   
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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 1/16/2010 1:12 AM   
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ORIGINAL: mainbeam225  Just got the Spectra/Optima 7 conversion for my Eclipse 7. Can anyone tell me if there is a preferred consideration for mounting the RX? Thanks in advance. Mainbeam 225


Much depends upon the model and space available.
Apart from instructions in the
Hitec RCD Optima 6, 7 & 9ch Receiver Manual
the following may assist:
Optima RX - Installation RX, BODA Antenna & Range Test Results.
Carbon Fiber Fuse... Report - from well known Glider Pilot and Fly RC author Mike Lee
Aurora A9 - Giant Scale set up Brandon Chitty's 42% Aeroworks Yak - Video presentation of set up.

Aurora A9, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocumented Features - Mixes, Setups, Tips.  {frequently updated}

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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 2/22/2010 2:18 AM   
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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 2/22/2010 3:02 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Langster    Could someone please direct me to the airspeed telemetry feature of the Aurora if it is available?   Thanks   Lang     


Aurora A9 Telemetry / Flying Range
Aurora A9 Telemetry Screens & Displays
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Aurora A9, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocumented Features - Mixes, Setups, Tips.  [- a major update to this page should be visible within 48 hours.]

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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 2/22/2010 2:06 PM   
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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 2/22/2010 11:10 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Langster     Thanks A.T. Is there also a pitot tube sensor available for airspeed, and would that respond faster than a GPS. Sort of like a stall warning alarm? 


Not at present, refer -
Hitec Catalogue 2010 - 2.4GHz and Telemetry detail
Aurora A9 Telemetry Screens & Displays - Video

Pictures attached are from 2010 Catalogue and pre-production examples posted earlier.
Photos of final units displayed at a recent show proving elusive at present.
see also:
Aurora A9, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocumented Features - Mixes, Setups, Tips.  {frequently updated}

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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 2/23/2010 3:21 AM   
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Many thanks for your feedback.

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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 2/27/2010 2:51 AM   
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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 3/13/2010 4:48 AM   
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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 3/13/2010 5:55 PM   
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It would be a handy feature for setting up collective on the heli without wearing out the wire connectors on the motor/esc, but I sure can't see where to access it, and "press and hold for 2 seconds" ain't gettin it done.

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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 3/13/2010 6:43 PM   
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Throttle Lock works just fine on mine.  You press the Icon on the lower left in the main menu, for ~2 seconds and it toggles the contrasts in the display image and then reads "THRD Lock" above the icon...  See pictures.

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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 3/13/2010 7:00 PM   
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USER (me) Error!!!!!
For Throttle Lock to work, it must be "Transmit" mode, meaning that it is set to radiate RF.  If you select "No" at the power up prompt, it disables the Throttle lock function.

BTW - this works just DANDY for setting up collective on a CCPM heli.....thanks Hitec programmers!!!!



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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 3/29/2010 10:42 PM   
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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 4/2/2010 11:25 PM   
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Initial list updated with new information and as Q&A arise - check back regularily.
 
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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 4/14/2010 3:27 AM   
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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 4/21/2010 11:41 PM   
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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 4/24/2010 12:55 PM   
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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 5/4/2010 6:12 AM   
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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocument... - 5/14/2010 4:39 PM   
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I have followed instructions for binding and everything seems to work. but when I turn on second model,
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is it ok? should only activ model controls move?

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