Powerbox Core radio and set up thread.
09-17-2019, 10:11 AM
#151
Core
This is what I have working:
On Functions page, assign your flaps to a 3 position switch, say D. Flaps up, 15, land.
Assign a transit time, say 4 seconds. This is for full travel, 2 seconds each segment, I have not yet found a way of splitting them.
Now, assign your Flight Modes to the same switch, again D.
For each flight mode assign a FADE- IN time of HALF the full transit time, so 2 seconds.
( ( scroll up to FADE IN times, otherwise its invisible).
Now observe servo monitor and you will find the elevator retrims at the same speed as the flaps travel.
Bit like a Boeing autopilot retrimming as flaps extend.
In theory it should give very smooth flap transits, provided flaps are not extended at excessive speed.
I still have not worked out the FULL switching logic of Flight Modes ( its obviously very capable, more than I will ever need) ) but I prefer to keep things simple and what I have described above IS working in the workshop.
Be advised , the trim desyn on the HOME page does NOT move at this reduced speed.
Give it a try and let me know how you get on with it !
D.
On Functions page, assign your flaps to a 3 position switch, say D. Flaps up, 15, land.
Assign a transit time, say 4 seconds. This is for full travel, 2 seconds each segment, I have not yet found a way of splitting them.
Now, assign your Flight Modes to the same switch, again D.
For each flight mode assign a FADE- IN time of HALF the full transit time, so 2 seconds.
( ( scroll up to FADE IN times, otherwise its invisible).
Now observe servo monitor and you will find the elevator retrims at the same speed as the flaps travel.
Bit like a Boeing autopilot retrimming as flaps extend.
In theory it should give very smooth flap transits, provided flaps are not extended at excessive speed.
I still have not worked out the FULL switching logic of Flight Modes ( its obviously very capable, more than I will ever need) ) but I prefer to keep things simple and what I have described above IS working in the workshop.
Be advised , the trim desyn on the HOME page does NOT move at this reduced speed.
Give it a try and let me know how you get on with it !
D.
09-20-2019, 09:28 AM
#154
11-08-2019, 06:17 AM
#160
Core
Now that flight modes are installed and working I now have a Xicoy telemetry unit connected to the 9 ch rx and to a Xicoy ECU on a PST 1300 powered Reaction.
Everything is working perfectly, one page is set up for engine start, ECU status, batt. Condition, EGT and Rpm with RPM and EGT shown on the home page ( showing trims , timer and rf and battery status) plus an overtemp alarm set at 850 degrees.
Its getting ever better , with more enhancements in the pipeline.
Everything is working perfectly, one page is set up for engine start, ECU status, batt. Condition, EGT and Rpm with RPM and EGT shown on the home page ( showing trims , timer and rf and battery status) plus an overtemp alarm set at 850 degrees.
Its getting ever better , with more enhancements in the pipeline.
11-08-2019, 12:07 PM
#163
Now that flight modes are installed and working I now have a Xicoy telemetry unit connected to the 9 ch rx and to a Xicoy ECU on a PST 1300 powered Reaction.
Everything is working perfectly, one page is set up for engine start, ECU status, batt. Condition, EGT and Rpm with RPM and EGT shown on the home page ( showing trims , timer and rf and battery status) plus an overtemp alarm set at 850 degrees.
Its getting ever better , with more enhancements in the pipeline.
Everything is working perfectly, one page is set up for engine start, ECU status, batt. Condition, EGT and Rpm with RPM and EGT shown on the home page ( showing trims , timer and rf and battery status) plus an overtemp alarm set at 850 degrees.
Its getting ever better , with more enhancements in the pipeline.
11-08-2019, 11:47 PM
#166
Thread Starter
Jan
Yes, fuel remaining, this is a Turbo prop Reno racer we fly and the owner has turbine rpm, prop rpm and temperatures on two widgets. ( I think to fill up the spaces�� ) GSU 2 is showing the turbine idle and prop idle figures.
Dave
Yes, fuel remaining, this is a Turbo prop Reno racer we fly and the owner has turbine rpm, prop rpm and temperatures on two widgets. ( I think to fill up the spaces�� ) GSU 2 is showing the turbine idle and prop idle figures.
Dave
11-09-2019, 01:28 AM
#167
Flight modes do not change the page but the Flight Mode STATUS is shown on other pages.
So rather like a Boeing engine bottom screen, I have one page set up with multiple parameters for engine start and then when all parameters have been checked at a stable idle I can then go to the home page ( the equivalent of the Boeing engine top screen) with just RPM and EGT showing as engine parameters as well as timers, trims etc.
There is still a lot to come on the Core but it is progressing nicely. One function I would like to see, a feature of the Weatronic BAT transmitter is the option to assign aileron differential to a rotary knob, enabling in flight tuning of the diff.
11-09-2019, 01:29 AM
#168
My Feedback: (360)
Basic receiver ?
I am not familiar with the PB line and have a question:
Is there such a thing as a stand alone PB receiver that is suitable for use in a simple model in which a powerbox unit would be overkill ?
Or are you required to run a powerbox regardless with this TX ?
I have jets and warbirds that might benefit from a PB, but also have simple models where it would be overkill.
- Mike O.
Is there such a thing as a stand alone PB receiver that is suitable for use in a simple model in which a powerbox unit would be overkill ?
Or are you required to run a powerbox regardless with this TX ?
I have jets and warbirds that might benefit from a PB, but also have simple models where it would be overkill.
- Mike O.
11-09-2019, 01:35 AM
#169
The receivers ARE stand alone, if you wish to use them as such, except for the 26 channel unit which is a feed to a Powerbox unit.
On my Reaction I am using a 9 channel receiver plus a 2 function gyro to control rudder and NS giving 10 functions with power from. a PB sensor switch.
The current drains on this model were measured when using a Weatronics receiver and the amperage was WAY below the rated value of the 9 channel receiver, upto 10 amps according to Richard, if I remember correctly.
Current draw on an Airworld Hawk is around 3 amps with spikes when flaps are running upto about 7 and 2 was typical on the Reaction and Revision.
Take a look at the Powerbox web site, its all there.
On my Reaction I am using a 9 channel receiver plus a 2 function gyro to control rudder and NS giving 10 functions with power from. a PB sensor switch.
The current drains on this model were measured when using a Weatronics receiver and the amperage was WAY below the rated value of the 9 channel receiver, upto 10 amps according to Richard, if I remember correctly.
Current draw on an Airworld Hawk is around 3 amps with spikes when flaps are running upto about 7 and 2 was typical on the Reaction and Revision.
Take a look at the Powerbox web site, its all there.
Last edited by David Gladwin; 11-09-2019 at 01:49 AM.
11-09-2019, 05:02 AM
#170
I am not familiar with the PB line and have a question:
Is there such a thing as a stand alone PB receiver that is suitable for use in a simple model in which a powerbox unit would be overkill ?
Or are you required to run a powerbox regardless with this TX ?
I have jets and warbirds that might benefit from a PB, but also have simple models where it would be overkill.
- Mike O.
Is there such a thing as a stand alone PB receiver that is suitable for use in a simple model in which a powerbox unit would be overkill ?
Or are you required to run a powerbox regardless with this TX ?
I have jets and warbirds that might benefit from a PB, but also have simple models where it would be overkill.
- Mike O.
Five different receivers are available to match the PowerBox CORE:
PBR-9D
This is a nine-channel receiver with two redundant receiver circuits. The unit features a P²-BUS interface for servo and telemetry data, and an auxiliary output which can be configured either as SRXL bus or as channel 10.
PBR-7S
This is a seven-channel receiver with a single receiver circuit. The unit features a P²-BUS interface for servo and telemetry data, and an auxiliary output which can be configured either as SRXL bus or as channel 8.
PBR-5S
This is a five-channel receiver with a single receiver circuit and an integral Chip aerial. The unit features a P²-BUS interface for servo and telemetry data, while its minuscule size makes it the natural choice for small models.
PBR-26D
This is a satellite receiver featuring two redundant receiver circuits. The unit features a P²-BUS interface for servo and telemetry data, and an auxiliary output which can be configured either as SRXL bus or S-BUS. This unit is designed to be connected to our PowerBox power supply systems or a flybarless system.
PBR-8E
This is a eight-channel receiver with two redundant receiver circuits. The unit features 8 PWM servo outputs and telemetry data for battery voltage and RF-data.
With the exception of the PBR-5S and the PBR-8E all receivers have a FastTrack interface with which the iGyro SAT can be easily connected!
11-12-2019, 09:05 AM
#171
An addition to Andy's notes on the receivers: you can bind up to four receivers to the model, in any combination, and it's a very simple process. No master-slave mode settings, etc. on the receivers.
