4*60

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chrisF test pilot:

Been meaning to ask. Have you got a job with XPS yet?

JimDrew

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We use magenets on a lot of our aircraft for the canopies and hatches, and there have been no problems. We did have one customer clip a talking timer w/magnet on the external antenna... THAT is a big no-no.

dirtybird

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What happened? Did the airplane start marking the hour?

KB9STD

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Ok,Jim. I got a lot of interest(and a lot of questions) when I showed up at the flying field with your module in my Hitec Eclipse.I emailed a link to your website to my club's webmaster,and had him forward it to all of the mailing list.I hope your get some sales as a result.
I imediately received an email asking "So,I can convert my 6 channel Futaba to 2.4GHZ? Am I reading this right?".I don't want to tell this person NO. Then I'd have to explain why.But I know that he can't just buy the module and plug it in(his radio doesn't use an rf module).
Your website does state "Support for all transmitters".What about the "Airtronics" user in my club?And the people with non-module radios? What answer should I give them??
Thanks, Jeff K

chrisF test pilot

Check the vendor forum on RCG, they are releasing a universal module that will work with any radio with a trainer port, as well as semi custom applications for Airtronics and Multiplex radios. So yes, they can all convert to Xtremelink

dmajchrzak

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Maybe this was addressed before, but does XPS intend to make its own radio someday? Or partner with a radio manufacturer?
Just thinking that someday, most mid - high end radios will be 2.4GHz out of the box, which leaves XPS where? Since I've made the investment in an XPS systems (who-hoo! its shipped!), I'd like to see it hang around for a while, and it seems that to survive long-term, it would to XPS's best interest to partner with a radio Mfg. Just wondering.

4*60

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Maybe But I still like the idea of a module system. You may want to use one 2.4 system for one type of flying and another for a different type...or just switch from say Spektrum to XPS and modules give you that flexibility.

chrisF test pilot

They have said previously that they are looking at samples to build a Tx. Not sure on when that might be, probably not any time soon. But I wouldnt worry, they will and my money is on that they will be around for a while.

dmajchrzak

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4*60, Yeah, I like the module system too. I'm just thinking long term, if newer radios eliminate the module in favor of their own integrated 2.4GHz system, like they already are, this would definitely be trouble for XPS. Again, I'm a fan, I've invested in XPS, but lets take an example... Lets say I want a high end radio, and my choices are a Futaba 12FG with an integrated 2.4GHz TX, or some future JR box again with an integrated 2.4GHz TX... its not cost effective to get any other 3rd party system. So, my $0.02 would be, in addition to continuing the successful module / trainer port line, I hope XPS also talks with Hitec/Multiplex or rolls their own TX.
Thankfully, right now, I can still buy a module based 9C radio to run my XPS module.

chrisF test pilot

Actually from what I have been told the 12FG is a modular system, the photo that was in the ad with the antenna on top was a "representation." Until 2.4Ghz is truly universal in the sense that it is legal in all countries I wouldnt worry about not having modular radios, especially the high end ones. Except the 12FG all of the radios released to date are not based on modular designs.

Look at the new pic, the12FG actually uses the Futaba module. I believe the same module as the 12/14MZ.

http://2.4gigahertz.com/systems/futk9200.html

Parkerm

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[sm=confused.gif] Has anybody tried an Xtreme Link with a Gem 2000. I got my new module and reciever today, binding was no problem. But on my old ch 17 reciever I had a Gem 2000 plugged in. The new 2.4 ghz makes some of it's functions obsolete so I started not to plug it in at all. Then I thought what the heck, maybe I ought to ask. [sm=confused.gif]

chrisF test pilot

Havent heard of anyone, since you are right it really isnt necessary. They are good battery monitors though.

Jim Schwagle

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Ordered the Futaba/Hitec/receiver combo on Sunday evening 6/10, got an email Monday saying it had been shipped and found it on my doorstep (California) on Friday afternoon the 15th.

supertiger2004

Can this XPS system stop ocational glitches caused from gas engine ignition systems? Ive allready paid for mine but it hasnt been delivered yet.

Parkerm

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It's supposed to be above the range of any normal interference. So spark plugs, metal to metal contact, and other noise won't affect it. At least that's what they say. However, the instructions strongly suggest you keep the little antenna at least 2 iniches away from any conductive material. Wire, LG, CF push rods, switches, plugs, clunks etc. made my retrofit a bit of a problem. But I think I got it worked out.

Got mine programmed for low throttle failsafe finally. SO MANY steps. I had to start over 20-25 times before I finally got all the steps memorized. Range checking now. Will get it in the air on Tuesday if nothing (such as work) comes up.

chrisF test pilot

2.4Ghz is immune to certain types of FR interference as stated, ignition noise being one. As for not having anything conductive near the antenna, that is because having conductive near enough the antenna can change the tuning frequency. This is the case with any RF device, but due to the short wavelength and antenna size is much more critical than with 72Mhz. It is also important with the Xtremelink because of how the system operates.

supertiger2004

thats great news, i might start flying helicopters again. i never could get all the glitches figured out but now i wont have to. i can just worry about learning to fly a heli instead of replacing parts looking for the glitch.

Phil Heller

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I don't know if this has come up before but my cardiologist tells me not to carry my cellphone in my shirt pocket close to my pacemaker/defibrillator as it could cause problems. I have had no problems for the past few years flying on 72 (cellphone in my back pocket.) and for the past month on 2.4 but if it is possible I would appreciate it if anyone has any knowledge on the subject.

Phil

chrisF test pilot

Dont know if there was ever anything definitive out of it but you might find this interesting.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...ighlight=heart

MikeRuth

When you do decide to become a full fledge company that actually uses a telephone, I'll reconsider your product.

that made my choice.

supertiger2004

It dosnt bother me if they dont use phones just as long as they will answer my email question fast. they would need to have someone there everyday sending out email and taking internet orders.

Foamaholic

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Last night I put rested my antenna on my cell phone while pretty high and, nothing happened.

ezflyr

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Hi,

Personally, I applaude your decision!! So long as the folks at Xtreme refuse to cater to the folks that insist on baby-sitting and hand-holding via telephone, the price for the rest of us can be kept as low as possible!! Bravo, man, bravo!!

John

Phil Heller

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foamaholic -

HUH?[sm=spinnyeyes.gif]

Phil

Foamaholic

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Just an experiment to see if I got interference with the tx near the cell phone. Not a glitch.