TimBle

Looks like the 8Fg is going to be a 12+2 radio very shortly.

a host of other updates as well.
http://www.thommys.com/rc-zubehoer/r...2106-beta.html

bring it on

Silent-AV8R

I want to warn non-European users NOT to download this software either. There are times when the update contains region specific information and it can be a bad thing to have the wrong version. Generally we here in the US/North America only lag a few days or so at worse, so why take a chance??

TimBle

yes, good point.

pilotpete2

Hey guys, It's gonna be real tough flying my Slow Stick on skis through the winter with only 8 proportional channels, but I'll tough it out
Any of you folks up for a nice house swap vacation deal this time of year? We have real nice skiing now
Anyone, please anyone?????
Cheers,
Pete

mycarisaser

I have the upgrade but havent installed it yet as the radio doesnt show up until later this week. I know a few guys here that have it installed already and so far so good. I am a bit scared to install it as what will happen to my new radio IF something were to mess up. So any work on when a US version is going to be out?

Skaluf

Folks, there are no finished versions of the software out yet. When Futaba calls it final we will post it immediately with all of the cool new features it has to offer. In the meantime, we suggest you continue to run the awesome software the 8FG already has to offer.

Steve

pilotpete2

Hi Steve,
Looks like Futaba won't be represented at the WRAM show this year, again.[&o]
With S-Bus, I would think having a presence at the show would be a good thing, as a lot of folks have questions.
Very excited about the new S-bus receiver[8D]
Pete

Skaluf

Hi Pete,

No, we won't be there this year unfortunately. It's always been a good show, but we can't always attend everything.

Steve

TimBle

Steve, maybe that is a fair that should be important? S-bus is a new technology and the detractors are lining up to pick holes in it. Maybe a stall at some show that gets major coverage?

Skaluf

We actually attend almost every major trade show in the US and most large flying events. We first introduced S.Bus at Toledo this past April, I also conducted a seminar at that show. WRAMS is about the only major show we've been unable to attend this year.

I'm actually traveling to Toledo late this week to conduct a seminar at the Weak Signals club, and will do another one at our own E-Fest on February 12.

Steve

TimBle

ok busy busy bee then. I hope that work ethic rubs off on our distributor!

BuschBarber

My Feedback: (2)

I asked this question earlier in this thread, I believe.

As I understand Futaba's S-Bus, that I saw demonstrated at the Toledo Show, last year, if you chose not to use the Futaba Programmable Servos, you could install a module that would allow you to use other Futaba servos, or other manufacturer's servos, and program the Module, instead.

I realize this is not the best scenario, but am I correctly stating the alternative options?

TimBle

Yes, use the S-Bus decoder cables.

The serial bus address is assigned to the decoder and it talks to the servo directly.
Snag is you need one for every servo and they are not exactly cheap since they are effectively the brains behind any std servo.
Whats really great about the decoder cable is that you can use any other servo, analogue or digital!

BuschBarber

My Feedback: (2)

Thanks!! That makes sense, now.

Skaluf

Each SBD-1 will actually handle three different channels, not just one. You can program each of the outputs to respond to whatever channel you desire.

Steve

BuschBarber

My Feedback: (2)

Thanks!! I thought that is what I had seen but I was not sure.

TimBle

ah, I thought only the connector cables handled 3 devices. Its gets better all the time then!