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RE: Aurora 9Ch, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocumented Features - Mixes, Setups, Tips.

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<div class=''smallfont''>Aurora A9, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocumented Features - Mixes, Setups, Tips.</div><hr size=''1'' style=''background-color: #a7a7a7; color: #a7a7a7'' /><div id=''post_message_13573363''>Links to tips, shortcuts, undocumented features, mixes etc. Basically anything that will help Aurora users maximise the use/programming of their radio. Please start a new thread for any questions, programming, set up or features and the answer can be listed here as a simple link. (Content of this list is regularly updated, as is individual link content, with new information as Q&A arise.)

http://Hi...10 - 2.4GHz and Telemetry detail

http://Hitec...ration Video #1 = Normal Mode, Video #2 = Scan Mode.
http://Hitec...eration -Video #3 (Answers to questions raised in above Videos 1 & 2., post #2933 page 296 also refers.)
http://Auror...deo - 7 video Walkthrough of Set Ups - Dashboard, Heli, Glider, Acro etc.
http://Auror...deo - Basic Set Up - new 17Aug10 36mb 7min8sec.
Aurora 9ch - Video - Helicopter Set Up - Finless Bob's Review Tips and how-To Series

http://Auror... Review RC Groups - By Mike Llewellyn - with Video of Screens and Custom Folder setup
http://Auror... Review Fly RC Product - by Scott Stoops with Bob Aberle & Thayer Syme
http://Auror...cleaner is included Aurora package

http://Auror...n Issue - 7yr old Justin Jee - XFC 2010 RC Heli Competition Flight & comment - videos
http://Auror...n Issue - Joe Manor's Dynamic60 doing 333 mph! New World 60'' DS Record - Video <a target=''_blank'' href=''http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=15545234&postcount=177''>
Aurora A9 - Latency and Expo Demo </a>- Brandon Chitty's 35% Extra set up for giant scale. Video.
http://Auror...Latency - Speed Test. Test your own speed and disprove marketing hype.

http://Au...ual (8MB .pdf) search not included. (Manual written V1.03, new pages/addendums below)
http://Au...ual (14MB .pdf) search included. (Manual written V1.03, new pages/addendums below).
http://Au....06 - New Page for Manual. (Includes Butterfly / Crow Set Up)
http://Au....07 - New Pages for Manual (x2).
http://Hi...ual
http://Hi...ual

http://Au...ty Hitec Spectra, standard and other brand modules are not compatible. Details and pictures.
http://Au...rap ''#55843 Transmitter Weight Balancer''. Provides best Neck Strap Balance position for Hitec 2.4Ghz Transmitters - available May 2010 
http://Au...-up
http://Au...-up
http://Au...ory from Eclipse 7, Optic 6, Flash 4&5 and others
http://Au...e. 

http://Au...ed. Charge before first use so as not to damage battery. Battery is 1300 mAh_charge rate is 80 mAh (to minimise damage if left on to long at any time) = 19-20 hours for first full charge - please read the further details.
http://Au...ory is part #54128 ''TX NiMH battery (6 cell) Pack (Flat Type) for AUR (RA9) 7.2v / 1300 MAh''(not an Eneloop 2000)...... NB: see note re fitting alternate batteries.
http://Au...ent Fit Lipol battery and connectors.
http://Au...ery - 2S Lipo Voltage Capabilities.
http://Au...own = TURNS TX OFF to save damage to Lipo Battery and/or TX
(Audible Battery Warning is still at 6.9V with Lipo which provides say 10-20 min before shutdown.)
http://Au...rms Battery types, voltage levels and consumption - with Power/Battery Management Screen Shots. CAUTION - Leave Auto Power Off as ''Never'' when using Lipo Battery. ''Auto Power Off'' is Hibernation Mode only (as with laptops). TX Does Not Switch Completely OFF and batteries will be completely drained if TX switch is not manually moved to the off position in good time. Will read as 'Auto Hibernation mode' from V1.06. As with all similar items, Hitec RCD recommend battery be removed and stored separately if TX is to be stored or unused for a period.
http://Au...een SPC voltage has preference over BEC voltage if using tap.
http://Au...ger Charge Plug/adaptor sizes. [Red LED does not change to Green simply dims out but charge continues same rate].
http://Au...uit Never Jump TX Charge Circuit Diode - Hitec FAQ.
http://Au...ng. includes Field / Fast Charge Aurora, Eclipse 7, Flash 4&5, Laser, Optic 6, Prism 7 etc.

http://Au...mer Set On/Off % of Throttle Stick Movement and different reset procedures for V1.04
http:// problem? TX Auto Saves (flash) Each Session's Programming and Trim Settings etc on Shutdown. Allow time to complete task before switching on again. 
http://Auror...;'. ''C'' is combined so if you want the same setting in different flight condition use it... ''S'' is for single so as to make the setting unique to the condition ( refer ''Acro Menu'' Video - 8 min 39 sec) T.App is Trim Apply - activate this if trims are to be the same in all conditions. NB activate at start not part way/end of program or other conditions will be out of sync.
http://Au...ACC - OST = Servo Offset. ACC = Acceleration (for asymmetrical servo travel)
http://Au...ion In depth explanation
Aurora A9 - Replace Switches with Push Buttons pictorial.
http://Au...een Polarised Filter. View at angle when using Polaroid type sunglasses in bright sunlight .
http://Au...ock - Included upgrade from V1.05 to V1.06
http://Au...ors - Included as an example, due to requests, there may be other suppliers.
http://Au...vos - Use Any Modern Servo with 1.5ms Neutral Position.
http://Au...os - Speed Adjustment, Control Movement Monitor & Servo Auto Test.
http://Au...er DIY Centre Detente (Notch) Slider for (Aurora pre Mar10). Center/Beep out of synch with Detent Aurora post Mar2010.

http://Au...ess Throttle - negate possible mid range jump. 
http://Au...ing to be included in a future Firmware Update.
http://Au...yro Set-up - How to interpret numbers & modes on screen.
http://Au...yro Heading Hold etc set up 450 Heli - a.
http://Au...yro set up 450 Heli - b.

http://Au...ons - Explanation, Use and order of Priority - Video x 2.
http://Au...row procedure updated V1.06.
http://Au...ow Switch/Slider assignment - includes V1.05 and V1.06 downloadable files.
http://Au... up EPA, D/R & EXP w/photos
http://Au...DLG Set up guide with many screen shots for setting Camber, P.Mixes, Flap Control etc ***
http://Au...r ) - Set Up.
http://Au...nts Posts 226 & 248.
http://Au...ron - Flaps - Set up.
http://Au...Mix see also sailplane below
http://Au...aps - Snap.
http://Au...ipe - Set Up independent Aileron Servos.
http://Au...Mix Tips: 6,7,8 use 7 point curves where 1-5 are linear.
http://Au...Mix In Flight Trimming
http://Au...der - Electric Power Setup (inc motor_flaps on/off at low throttle) many screen shots.
http://Au...ing - assign flap channel to a 3 position switch First (refer posts 208,209 & 210).
http://Au...low - Video of Heli Tri gear set up. (NB use analogue or digital servo as retract servos are 180* On/Off only and cannot be slowed)post #5121. - Retract Curves post #5706.
http://Au...aps Set up with Various Flight Conditions - posts #2052 & #2054.
http://Au...ode - is inhibited if Throttle Lock On.
http://Au...se. - How to use Icon and/or Switch method (operates when in transmit mode only)
http://Au...own Set-Up
http://Au...xpo Set-Up. [NB: Hitec TX use Minus (-) Expo wherever JR/Spektrum use Plus (+) Expo]
http://Au...ff post #2239
http://Au...ght
http://Au... a) - Video PMix Tutorial (from text ''how to'' post #2104)
http://Au... b) with own 7-point curve. Assigned a two position switch with identical curve on throttle-1 & zeroed out the curve on throttle-2 one position to turn the pump off. posts #1698 & #1699
http://Au...tep Adjustable 1-200 with 12 default (Approx.0.025deg ~ 5deg / Step) - Effect.
http://Au...ors

http://Au... up Brandon Chitty's 42% Aeroworks Yak - Video presentation of set up.
http://Au...mo - Brandon Chitty's 35% Extra set up for giant scale. Video.
http://Au...#20 - VIDEO - Snap to Hover (5 min 36 sec) + J.Yee & Basic set up videos 

http://AF...ned includes Redundant (Dual) Receivers.
http://AF...els - For Your Field
http://AF...ing Spectra Pro Module <> Optima Receiver
http://AF...ngs
http://AF...own - Procedure for Normal Mode & Scan Mode for Range Check.
http://AFHSS... is 1mw - tested to at least 1/4 mile.

http://LE...ard - What the colours/combinations are indicating.
. Digital .pdf copy which can be printed and inserted as a page in manual or extra cards made.

http://Hi...ual .pdf
http://Hi...are for HPP-21 & HPP-21+ for Digital Servos.
http://Hi...ion for HPP-22- Enables update to Aurora, Optic Sport, Spectra Pro Modules and Optima Transceivers.
http://HF...21+ - Manuals (.pdf bottom each page)
http://Hi...mer - Manual, FAQ - How to install & Use Instructions (with screenshots).
http://Au...tes - Program Templates. (If you have an HPP-22, download these files and transfer them into your Aurora. Save and share your own set ups. This way you could have more than one set of eyes look at your set up and possibly come up with other solutions). 
http://Au...et - Put all your model settings into a printable spreadsheet.

http://Au...ad 
http://Au....06 Details.
http://Au....07 & Spectra Pro V2.0 - Effective 13Jul10.
http://Au....07 Details, Observations, FAQ & Video update 14Jul10.
http://Au....04 - 01Oct10. (inc PDF update enhancements, inc set failsafe via HPP-22 & how uninstall V1.03 before new install.)
Optima 7 & 9 - Firmware update V1.02 available, requires an HPP-22, from 23Jun2010

http://Op...RX) - Installation RX, BODA Antenna & Range Test Results. {Regularily Updated with Q&A}
http://Op...est '' The Hitec system worked as well as any I have tested and better than most. It performed better than the Futaba FASST, the Airtronics, the XPS and the JR low end receivers. It performed at least as good as my reference receiver, the JR AR7000.''
http://Ca...ort - from well known Glider Pilot and Fly RC author Mike Lee
http://Ca...ort - High Speed DS
http://Op...ned - as good, arguably better than a two antenna system.
http://BO...Tip - If a concern, secure with dab ''Shoe Goo'' or Heatshrink tube. (Receivers pre Apr10.)

http://Op...try Includes Battery Voltage Level but not ''Range Out warning''.
http://Op...ll - Low Battery Warning not adjustable V1.04<06. Setting Voltage Alerts V1.07. Warning regarding use of Eneloop & A123 2S as RX batteries.
http://Op... #1 caution re NiMH.
http://Op... #2 caution re NiMH.
http://Op...ons
http://Op...SPC - SPC connection & Lead Detailed plus Optima Current Draw/Amps - NB: View warning Video re use of balance taps.
http://Optim... Weight Minima 6E & 6T Receivers plus Caseless Weights for 6 & 7ch Optima.
http://Op...rs pending release of Minima 2.4GHz series. Hitec ''Factory Pilot'' Brandon Chitty uses the Optima 7 in his indoor competition aircraft (Fancy Foam Maxima) that weighs 8oz, as well as his 170CC DA powered 42% Aeroworks Yak. 
http://Op...led Dual batteries for redundancy or even one for each servo.
http://Op...ual -Rebind. Switched between Normal <> Scan mode with power off before process completed. 
http://Op... On Reason & Prevention of Servo Wag (especially when switching on some ESC) .
http://Op...ing - Battery pack (power supply) failing under load.

http://Sp...val Specifications and Test Results.
http://Spect...na Mast Fitting 2.4Ghz mast to other than Aurora TX as well as DIY mounts for single or multiple (Std & 2.4) antenna to other TX.
http://Sp...X. This if not intending to ever use 72Mhz or other modules.
http://Sp...m 7 not 7X requires minor fix.
http://Sp...ule Delayed until after mid November 2010.
http://Sp...24 - not for use with Optima RX / aircraft
http://Sp...ual - for Surface use only.

http://Sp...ule - JR - 2.4Ghz AFHSS module for JR transmitters. - update Jun10.
http://Mu...HSS

http://Telem...Sheets & User Guide.
http://Telem...Models 
http://Telem...g Range
http://Telem...lemetry Voice Announcing System
http://Telem...TS-Navi AFHSS 2.4GHz USB Telemetry Receiver
http://Telem...ge test Using Segway & GPS - Video - Remarkable 2100+ft not only through large obstacles but also with Heli sitting in ground effect.
http://Telem...isplays
Telemetry - Full installation in Skylink 50cc - Video( 6 min 29 sec)
http://Telem...isplays - Video
http://Telem...ad Demo 2D Graphic Flight displays of an actual flight. NB: GPS updates every .5 sec and will be fairly accurate for level flight but not dive speed since it is using ground coordinates for the calculation.
http://Telem... Source - status
http://Telem...nate TX Connections.

Special Offers from Hitec USA. These offers are only available to Hitec customers in the USA, Canada & Mexico
http://Co...ons
http://Fr...-PC, subject to valid application, with Aurora 9 bought between October first and December 31, 2010. (advert ''Fly RC'' magazine for December 2010 also refers.)

http://Hi...ins

http://Te...ube

http://Hitec...roducts Ihobby Oct 2010 - Display Photos

Regards
Alan Tong (Hitec NZ).
http://Al...nks
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Alan, I have an A9, and Optima 7 (Ver. 1.07, and 2.0 firmware) respectively. How can I see the airborne voltage on my Xmitter? Also, concerning the 2nd battery pack for the servos, do I simply plug it in the the SPC slot on the receiver, or somewhere else?

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