IFlyEm35

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So since my 12X has become obsolete a few years ago I've been bouncing around about the direction I was going to take in regard to my future radio system. Because of familiarity I ended up trying an XG11. Used it in an EF 104" Extra and I liked it. Wasn't as "premium" feeling as my 12X but it was liveable.

Well I wanted to get back into turbines and I ordered a 1:4.75 Hawk (should be here in a week!). Anyway, 11 channels don't work for me. I need 12 minimum. So I started looking for a new radio system. I ended up getting a Futaba 18SZ. Haven't flown it yet but seems like a really nice radio. Again not the "premium" feel of my 12X but not bad.

In waiting for my Hawk I started looking at the Jeti radios closer and I really like some of the features. Especially for jets. i.e. the fadec temetry, voice call outs, voice commands, MP3 player capability, etc. My question is are the current Jeti radios fully compatiable with the Powerbox SRS system? I don't really want to run a lot of amps through RX's anymore. I was planning on running dual Futaba 3/18 RX's into a Powerbox Mercury SRS.

Any other thoughts? I can sell my 18SZ for a $50 loss so it's really insignificant. I am looking for a radio that I can use for turbines, 100-150cc airplanes, and helicopters. I currently fly with a tray so ergonomics aren't quite as important as gimble feel.


Thanks!

Bob_B

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CB 200 or 400 from jeti

IFlyEm35

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What about iGyro integration?

Blancr

I use a Jeti DC 16/24 and I have a PowerBox Royal SRS installed in a Carf Skygate Hawk. Jeti and PowerBox work together flawlessly. The PB gives a huge amount of flexibility and resilience combined with an integrated gyro, gps and seqencer.

It's very easy to use and proven. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the combination and I'm using it in my next project which is a Carf P-47 with Moki 250.
Bob

IFlyEm35

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Sweet. Exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks. Any pics of your install by chance?

Don Perry

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I switched to Jeti last year and have never looked back. So have several others locally after they saw how satisfied I was. I have a Med SM Hawk, Com Arf Ulta Lightning, and Mibo A-10. All are running power box royal srs and dual jeti R3 Receivers. It works flawless. I have xicoy telem adapter so I get all turbine info on the radio, and I also get all power-box info on the radio. The battery capacity used was most important for me. Just set UDI in powerbox and it works great.

Any way very happy with the radio and set-up.

Don

Blancr

This is the only shot I have handy - will see if I can get some more. All the telemetry works and you will be able to run multiple servos from a single PB slot so you wont have to worry about running out of channels!



Bob

leemkl06

Here are some additional pics

ltc

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I believe Jeti Rx version 3.24 UDI 16 is the correct working firmware
I don't know if the 24 channel firnware is Powerbox compatible at this time; email Richard at PB to confirm.

ltc

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Until or if the CentralBoxes get gyro integration, the best non PowerBox option is a CentralBox plus new Cortex Pro gyro with EX bus integration.

bluelevel

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Look at the corresponding Cortex Pro thread here on RCU. Several features that were announced are not yet available. The Cortex Pro is NOT fully compatible with Jeti and you will not be able to use any telemetry features if used together with a CB 200. Powerbox SRS (with or without iGyro SRS) work fine with Jeti receivers as long as you know how to configure them properly

Don Perry

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Bluelevel, that is true if you use the serial connection.
But if you use the wire loom that comes with the cortex then the radio will see the jeti box.
They (cortex) are supposed to have an update soon to resolve the problem when using the serial connection which is a much cleaner set up.

marksp

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Happy I stumbled across this thread!

I have a PB Royal SRS I'm putting in a Balsa USA 1/3 scale Stearman w/Moki S250. I started with 4 Spektrum satellites with a DX-18G2, then switched to (2) Futaba 7003SB Rx's with the 18SZ Tx, and am now waiting for my Jeti DS-24 to ship. Looking forward to going all Jeti and trying to sort out which Rx's to order.

My question - is it possible to have (1) Jeti R3 REX 2.4Ghz and (1) R3 REX 900 Mhz connected to PB Royal via UDI protocol for RF redundancy?

Cheers

wfield0455

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Should be. To the best of my knowledge all Jeti receivers will output UDI. You could also simply use 2, 2.4Ghz R3s if you're unsure how well 900mhz will operate at your location. In my case, 2.4Ghz is fine while 900Mhz almost unusable where I fly.

ZB

Yes but I would suggest using 2x 2.4GHz and 900Mhz connected via EnLink 2RS Plus

Jeti Dual Receiver Input Switch EnLink 2RS Plus (2)

Zb/Jeti USA

gapellegrini

I have converted a plane with Igyro SRS + Cockpit. Works perfect. I just changed the Rx to UDI and have not changed anything on igyro and cockpit. Great compatibility.

Plane was running on futaba before.

marksp

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Interesting comment.

The appeal of 900 MHz alternative channel is to mitigate the 2.4GHz radio “hits” experienced by many flyers at my local field. If 900 MHz is unusable, well then that would suck.

How did you identify the 900Mhz issues? If possible, it’d be great to sort before buying and flying.

Cheers

wfield0455

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Where I fly 900Mhz is absolutely saturated. A small aerospace company asked if they could test fly some drones at our site and when they went to try it they found their 900Mhz gear would barely operate at all at our site. These types of issues will be location specific so it may work perfectly for you, but there is no guarantee it will work everywhere.

The only way to tell is to try it, do range tests, etc and see how well it works. A single receiver isn't all that expensive. I'm only suggesting you try it on a single aircraft to see how well it works for you before buying a 900Mhz receiver for every airplane your own..

I also would recommend the setup ZB posted with 2, 2.4Ghz receivers and a 3rd 900Mhz backup. If you fly at multiple fields then most everyone is on 2.4Ghz so that should work well enough at any flying site and even if 900Mhz doesn't work well at every place you fly, you'll still have dual 2.4Ghz receivers..

marksp

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Got it, thanks.

So my shopping list for my Powerbox Royal SRS setup is:

(2) EX REX 2.4GHz
(1) EX REX 900 MHz
(1) Dual Rx Input switch EnLink 2RS Plus

This provides me 2.4GHz redundancy + 900 MHz when/where available - love it!

Thanks all :-)

c_makhija

Would I need any additional device if I want telemetry information from the powerbox mercury on to the DS 24.

Thanks
Chatty.

bluelevel

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All you need is a male to male servo wire to connect the Mercury's telemetry output to the EXT port one of your receivers.

Thomas

c_makhija

Thanks, what all telemetry data can be seen from the mercury on the DS24 screen?

Chatty.

marksp

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After physically connecting and setting up Rx, the following PowerBox data can be displayed on DS-24:
- 2x Battery voltage
- 2x Battery capacity
- Lost frames/ Fades / Holds
- GPS 3D speed
- GPS height
- GPS distance
- GPS trip
- GPS coordinates

wfield0455

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Is that from the Powerbox Mercury ?

marksp

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I have PowerBox Royal, but my understanding is that the Mercury supports the same