Bavarian Demon Cortex PRO is here!!
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I have a couple of the new CortexPros that I purchased to be used with my DS-16 system. The first setup I want to use the single serial link between my existing R9 receiver and my CortexPro. I followed the instructions and hooked my servos up 1-6 to the Cortex as it relates to each channel output in my transmitter - as instructed:
1-throttle
2-ailer1
3-ailer2
4-elev1
5-rudder
6-elev2
Next I hook a male-to-male servo lead into port B of the CortexPro and then into one of the Ext port of my R9. I then configure my R9 Ext port for EX Bus. When I power on my system, my CortexPro does not read the signal from my receiver indicated by the single red slow flashing LED - "Waiting for input signal."
Out of the box, as of right now, does the CortexPro recognize the Jeti EX Bus serial connection?
1-throttle
2-ailer1
3-ailer2
4-elev1
5-rudder
6-elev2
Next I hook a male-to-male servo lead into port B of the CortexPro and then into one of the Ext port of my R9. I then configure my R9 Ext port for EX Bus. When I power on my system, my CortexPro does not read the signal from my receiver indicated by the single red slow flashing LED - "Waiting for input signal."
Out of the box, as of right now, does the CortexPro recognize the Jeti EX Bus serial connection?
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I have a couple of the new CortexPros that I purchased to be used with my DS-16 system. The first setup I want to use the single serial link between my existing R9 receiver and my CortexPro. I followed the instructions and hooked my servos up 1-6 to the Cortex as it relates to each channel output in my transmitter - as instructed:
1-throttle
2-ailer1
3-ailer2
4-elev1
5-rudder
6-elev2
Next I hook a male-to-male servo lead into port B of the CortexPro and then into one of the Ext port of my R9. I then configure my R9 Ext port for EX Bus. When I power on my system, my CortexPro does not read the signal from my receiver indicated by the single red slow flashing LED - "Waiting for input signal."
Out of the box, as of right now, does the CortexPro recognize the Jeti EX Bus serial connection?
1-throttle
2-ailer1
3-ailer2
4-elev1
5-rudder
6-elev2
Next I hook a male-to-male servo lead into port B of the CortexPro and then into one of the Ext port of my R9. I then configure my R9 Ext port for EX Bus. When I power on my system, my CortexPro does not read the signal from my receiver indicated by the single red slow flashing LED - "Waiting for input signal."
Out of the box, as of right now, does the CortexPro recognize the Jeti EX Bus serial connection?
#30
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I have a question on this unit: Could I use this in my SM Tomcat? radio setup is: Graupner MC32 transmitter, twin GR32 receivers connected via SumD to a Powerbox Champion SRS. Roll and pitch are on elevons, wtih roll enhanced by differential spoilers with wings out. no spoilers when wings swing back.
Will this unit connect between the receivers and powerbox, and will it "auto-teach" all these functions. All mixing is done in transmitter, also using different flight modes.....
Wim
Will this unit connect between the receivers and powerbox, and will it "auto-teach" all these functions. All mixing is done in transmitter, also using different flight modes.....
Wim
#31
I have a question on this unit: Could I use this in my SM Tomcat? radio setup is: Graupner MC32 transmitter, twin GR32 receivers connected via SumD to a Powerbox Champion SRS. Roll and pitch are on elevons, wtih roll enhanced by differential spoilers with wings out. no spoilers when wings swing back.
Will this unit connect between the receivers and powerbox, and will it "auto-teach" all these functions. All mixing is done in transmitter, also using different flight modes.....
Wim
Will this unit connect between the receivers and powerbox, and will it "auto-teach" all these functions. All mixing is done in transmitter, also using different flight modes.....
Wim
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This sequence worked great - thanks for that. I now have my CortexPro connected via Jeti EX Bus (serial) to my R9 receiver. I look forward for the Device Explorer integration and the upcoming software.
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Good morning everyone,
I am having a problem in which I can not figure what I may be doing wrong.
I Installed my Cortex Pro via the cable loom to my Futaba R6014HS Rx, no problems .
Teaching the Input signal, no problems.
During the setup however, I am getting all the way to "Elevator neutral Rudder right and hold" , here I get an immediate red light on the cortex pro upon selecting full right rudder. It looks like a short red flash, followed by a longer red flash in a repeating sequence.
I have tried the setup a few times. I as well have removed and plugged in all the connections again, eliminating a loose connection as a problem.
I have run the jet without any Cortex Pro, all connection directly to the Rx, everything works perfect.
So I am not sure where I am going wrong.
I appreciate your experience.
Equipment:
Jet is an Xcalibur Plus
2 AIL servos Rx channels 1 and 2
2 ELV servos Rx channels 3 and 4
2 RUD servos Rx channels 5 and 6
Cortex Pro AUX input channel 7
Tx Futaba 18SZ
Rx Futaba R6014HS
Rx Batt two LiFe Hobbico packs.
All Futaba digital servos
Thanks again
I am having a problem in which I can not figure what I may be doing wrong.
I Installed my Cortex Pro via the cable loom to my Futaba R6014HS Rx, no problems .
Teaching the Input signal, no problems.
During the setup however, I am getting all the way to "Elevator neutral Rudder right and hold" , here I get an immediate red light on the cortex pro upon selecting full right rudder. It looks like a short red flash, followed by a longer red flash in a repeating sequence.
I have tried the setup a few times. I as well have removed and plugged in all the connections again, eliminating a loose connection as a problem.
I have run the jet without any Cortex Pro, all connection directly to the Rx, everything works perfect.
So I am not sure where I am going wrong.
I appreciate your experience.
Equipment:
Jet is an Xcalibur Plus
2 AIL servos Rx channels 1 and 2
2 ELV servos Rx channels 3 and 4
2 RUD servos Rx channels 5 and 6
Cortex Pro AUX input channel 7
Tx Futaba 18SZ
Rx Futaba R6014HS
Rx Batt two LiFe Hobbico packs.
All Futaba digital servos
Thanks again
#34
Good morning everyone,
I am having a problem in which I can not figure what I may be doing wrong.
I Installed my Cortex Pro via the cable loom to my Futaba R6014HS Rx, no problems .
Teaching the Input signal, no problems.
During the setup however, I am getting all the way to "Elevator neutral Rudder right and hold" , here I get an immediate red light on the cortex pro upon selecting full right rudder. It looks like a short red flash, followed by a longer red flash in a repeating sequence.
I have tried the setup a few times. I as well have removed and plugged in all the connections again, eliminating a loose connection as a problem.
I have run the jet without any Cortex Pro, all connection directly to the Rx, everything works perfect.
So I am not sure where I am going wrong.
I appreciate your experience.
Equipment:
Jet is an Xcalibur Plus
2 AIL servos Rx channels 1 and 2
2 ELV servos Rx channels 3 and 4
2 RUD servos Rx channels 5 and 6
Cortex Pro AUX input channel 7
Tx Futaba 18SZ
Rx Futaba R6014HS
Rx Batt two LiFe Hobbico packs.
All Futaba digital servos
Thanks again
I am having a problem in which I can not figure what I may be doing wrong.
I Installed my Cortex Pro via the cable loom to my Futaba R6014HS Rx, no problems .
Teaching the Input signal, no problems.
During the setup however, I am getting all the way to "Elevator neutral Rudder right and hold" , here I get an immediate red light on the cortex pro upon selecting full right rudder. It looks like a short red flash, followed by a longer red flash in a repeating sequence.
I have tried the setup a few times. I as well have removed and plugged in all the connections again, eliminating a loose connection as a problem.
I have run the jet without any Cortex Pro, all connection directly to the Rx, everything works perfect.
So I am not sure where I am going wrong.
I appreciate your experience.
Equipment:
Jet is an Xcalibur Plus
2 AIL servos Rx channels 1 and 2
2 ELV servos Rx channels 3 and 4
2 RUD servos Rx channels 5 and 6
Cortex Pro AUX input channel 7
Tx Futaba 18SZ
Rx Futaba R6014HS
Rx Batt two LiFe Hobbico packs.
All Futaba digital servos
Thanks again
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Thank you Danny
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Impatient to get the update also, as this gyro doesn't work in the Jeti environment as I expected when I bought it.
However, I tried it in an aerobatic plane and appreciated positively the feeling in flight.
Arnaud
However, I tried it in an aerobatic plane and appreciated positively the feeling in flight.
Arnaud
#46
Apologizes for the delay. I have a few airplanes waiting that need a mounting orientation change. The latest update we have from the factory is the software should be released within the next couple weeks.
#47
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Success! With the help of Bob B and Danny I finally got the Cortex Pro to work with dual receiver JR DMSS setup. I am running 2 receivers into a JR X-Port duo. This device allows dual receivers and dual power inputs while converting Xbus to PWM for a full 14 channels. My transmitter is an XG14.
The problem is created when you set the transmitter up with the gyro sensor page. Dont do it! Instead set the first free channel up at +/- 150% travel both directions and assign a switch to it. Plug in the Cortex Pro and set up per the manual. When you get through with the rudder (the last set of bumps) let it bump again and then move your dedicated switch to turn the gyro on/off. I set my switch in neutral and when it bumped I moved the switch up..bump... then down. Worked great. I can now set the gyro gain by adjusting the travel throw for the channel the gyro sees. I reduced the travel down to 30%.
I use a three position switch and it allows off, gain 1 and gain 2. One other small problem I had to solve was the elevator was set to 50% throw. The Cortex couldnt see the input for the setup. I had to move the travel volume up to 100%, program the Cortex and then readjust the travel volume back to my 50% setting. I also reduced the expo from 40% to 15% with the gyro on rate and kept the 40% setting with the gyro off. If I need to turn off the gyro for some reason I have the airplane back to where it has always been control wise.
Hope to get to the field to try it out tomorrow. Thanks again guys! Guys helping everyone out like this makes RCU a great place!
The problem is created when you set the transmitter up with the gyro sensor page. Dont do it! Instead set the first free channel up at +/- 150% travel both directions and assign a switch to it. Plug in the Cortex Pro and set up per the manual. When you get through with the rudder (the last set of bumps) let it bump again and then move your dedicated switch to turn the gyro on/off. I set my switch in neutral and when it bumped I moved the switch up..bump... then down. Worked great. I can now set the gyro gain by adjusting the travel throw for the channel the gyro sees. I reduced the travel down to 30%.
I use a three position switch and it allows off, gain 1 and gain 2. One other small problem I had to solve was the elevator was set to 50% throw. The Cortex couldnt see the input for the setup. I had to move the travel volume up to 100%, program the Cortex and then readjust the travel volume back to my 50% setting. I also reduced the expo from 40% to 15% with the gyro on rate and kept the 40% setting with the gyro off. If I need to turn off the gyro for some reason I have the airplane back to where it has always been control wise.
Hope to get to the field to try it out tomorrow. Thanks again guys! Guys helping everyone out like this makes RCU a great place!
Last edited by tp777fo; 10-29-2016 at 05:43 AM.
#48
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Well, not so fast. Even though the Cortex bound and worked properly the landing gear now cycles when the airplane is turned on. With the Gyro taken out of the system they work correctly. Hook up the gyro and boom! gear retraction. Today I am going to install the jet as another model on the transmitter and do the initial set up with only the flight controls and gyro channel connected. If I can get it to bind and work the controls correctly I will than start adding the gear, flaps, throttle etc and see it solves the problem.
#49
Well, not so fast. Even though the Cortex bound and worked properly the landing gear now cycles when the airplane is turned on. With the Gyro taken out of the system they work correctly. Hook up the gyro and boom! gear retraction. Today I am going to install the jet as another model on the transmitter and do the initial set up with only the flight controls and gyro channel connected. If I can get it to bind and work the controls correctly I will than start adding the gear, flaps, throttle etc and see it solves the problem.