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

<div class="smallfont">Aurora 9, AFHSS 2.4Ghz Module, Transceivers_Receivers &amp; Telemetry FAQ _ Setups &amp; Tips</div><hr size="1" style="color:#A7A7A7; background-color:#A7A7A7" />Links to all FAQ, undocumented features, mixes, tips, shortcuts and more, basically anything that will help
Hitec RCD Aurora 9, Eclipse 7, Optic 6, Flash, Prism and other AFHSS system &amp; Telemetry users
maximise the use/programming of their radios.

Please Start A New Thread - For All Questions relating to the Aurora programming, set up. features or otherwise.
(This list is regularly updated with new information as Q&amp;A arise worldwide.)

Hitec Aurora 9 Homepage
Hitec Product Catalogue 2013 is in two parts due to max ,pdf file sizes permitted when transferred.
. Hitec Product Catalog 2013 #1 5.44 mb - pages 1 &lt; 27 Transmitters, Telemetry Chargers and some servos.
. Hitec Product Catalog 2013 #2 8.27 mb - pages 28&lt; 43 Servos and accessories.
2012 Hitec/MPX USA Catalogue - <font size="1">(11.2 MB) - 2.4GHz and Telemetry detail</font>
2011 Full Catalogue - <font size="1">(12.4 MB) - 2.4GHz and Telemetry detail</font>

AFHSS in operation - <font size="1"> Hitec Spectra 2.4 GHz and Optima Transceiver (RX)- Video #1 = Normal Mode, Video #2 = Scan Mode. </font>
AFHSS in operation <font size="1">- Hitec Spectra 2.4 GHz and Optima Transceiver (RX) -Video #3 (Answers queries received ex Videos 1 &amp; 2.,
see also post #2933 </font>
Aurora 9ch - Video - 8 Video Walk through of Set Ups - Dashboard, Heli, Glider, Acro, Data Transfer A9&lt;&gt;A9 etc.
Aurora 9ch - Video - Basic Set Up <font size="1">- new 17Aug10 36mb 7min8sec.</font>
Aurora 9ch - Video - Helicopter Set Up <font size="1"> - Finless Bob's Review, Tips and how To - Series.
(also full of many handy pointers for Acro and other users). Bob's Video Library Index.pdf </font>

Aurora 9 - Radio System Review RC Groups - By Mike Llewellyn - <font size="1">with Video of Screens and Custom Folder setup</font>
Aurora 9 - Radio System Review Fly RC Product - by Scott Stoops with Bob Aberle &amp; Thayer Syme
Aurora 9 - Radio System Includes - Stylus, Screen cleaner, Flight Preserver, Battery Holder/Switch<font size="1">
for ID Setup in lieu if using an ESC/BEC </font>&amp; BODA Holder<font size="1"> - see pictures.</font>
Aurora 9 - Neck Strap Balance<font size="1"> "#55843 Transmitter Weight Balancer".
Provides best Neck Strap Balance position for Hitec 2.4Ghz Transmitters</font>
Aurora 9 - Transmitter - Care of, especially in high humidity areas.
Aurora 9 - Transmitter Case - Aluminium. <font size="1">(or use for other Hitec transmitters). #553445</font>
Aurora 9 - Transmitter Tray &amp; Bling <font size="1">23 May 2011: latest update &amp; .jpg <font color="red"> Tray #58494, Red Extra Long 33mm Sticks #55864</font></font>

Aurora 9 - Latency a Non Issue - Understanding latency, with comparisons, speed test and videos.
Aurora 9 - Latency a Non Issue 7yr old Justin Jee -<font size="1"> XFC 2010 RC Heli Competition Flight &amp; comment -</font> videos
Aurora 9 - Latency a Non Issue Joe Manor's Dynamic60 doing 333 mph! <font size="1">New World 60" DS Record - </font>Video

Aurora 9 - 2.4GHz &amp; 72 mHz Manual (8MB .pdf) Two page view, search not included.
<font size="1">(Manual written V1.03, new pages/addendums below)</font> <font size="1">(.pdf, right click &amp; "save target as")</font>
Aurora 9 - 2.4GHz &amp; 72 mHz Manual (13.01MB .pdf) Single page &amp; searchable.
<font size="1">(Manual written V1.03, new pages/addendums below)</font> <font size="1">(.pdf, right click &amp; "save target as")</font>
Aurora 9 - 2.4GHz &amp; 72 MHz Manual - Firmware Update V1.06 <font size="1">
- 1 new Page for Manual. (Includes Butterfly / Crow Set Up)</font> <font size="1">(171kb .pdf, right click &amp; "save target as")</font>
Aurora 9 - 2.4GHz &amp; 72 mHz Manual - Firmware Update V1.07 <font size="1">-
2 new Pages for Manual. </font> <font size="1">(386kb .pdf, right click &amp; "save target as")</font>
Aurora 9 - 2.4GHz &amp; 72 MHz Manual - Firmware Updates V1.07(2) &amp; V1.08
<font size="1">- 7 new Pages for Manual. </font> <font size="1">(1.23mb .pdf, right click &amp; "save target as")</font> Manual V1.08(1) update
Aurora 9 - 2.4GHz &amp; 72 MHz Manual - Index <font size="1">- Comprehensive addendum.</font>
Aurora 9 - 72 MHz Spectra Pro Version - <font size="1">Synthesised HSD-09RQ (Freedom 9S) Manuals, Pinouts and ID Set-up Module details</font>.

Aurora 9 - Transmitter On First - Off Last<font size="1"> prevent failsafe and other errors.</font>
Aurora 9 - Start up Warning Alarms Disable / Enable Alarms and Model Match FAQ.
Aurora 9 - Off/On Switch problem or Screen does not Display?
- A9 Auto Saves <font size="1">(flash) </font>each session's programming &amp; trim changes on shutdown.
<font size="1">Allow time to complete task before switching on again. </font>

After Market Accessories - Ignition Systems, Leads, Modules &amp; Switches - Cautions.
Aurora 9 - Cross Trims or Re-Assign Thr&lt;&gt;Elev Trims, Throttle Stick Rev, Sub Trims &amp; Trim C &amp; S problems.
Aurora 9 - Simulator Interface Function Set-up[ <font size="1">(includes Eclipse, Optic 5 &amp; 6 etc)</font>
Aurora 9 - Module Pinouts and Compatibility Hitec Spectra, standard and other brand modules are not compatible. <font size="1">Details and pictures.</font>
Aurora 9 - Trainer - Buddy system Master &amp; Slave function Set-up &amp; Data Transfer <font size="1">Aurora 9&lt;&gt;Aurora 9.</font>
Aurora 9 - Trainer - Selective all 9Ch Pass-Through &amp; RSSI Information <font size="1"> On wish list. If and When implementation is confirmed will be promptly advised. </font>
Aurora 9 - Transfer Model Memory from Eclipse 7, Optic 6, Flash 4&amp;5 and others
Aurora 9 - Transmitter Mode &amp; Stick Tension Change. <font size="1">+ Stick Tip knobs &amp; extensions.</font>

Aurora 9 - Battery is not charged. Charge before first use so as not to damage battery. <font size="1">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.
</font>
Aurora 9 - Battery Installed ex Factory is part #54128 "TX NiMH battery (6 cell) Pack (Flat Type)
for AUR (RA9) 7.2v / 1300 MAh" (not an Eneloop 2000)..
.... <font size="1">Includes notes on Battery Compartment Size, Alternate Batteries and 2S Lipo Capabilities for Aurora &amp; Optima RX.</font>
Aurora 9 - Lipo User Adjustable Voltage sets Shut Down = <font color="Red">TURNS TX OFF </font>to save damage to Lipo Battery and/or TX
<font size="1"> (Audible Battery Warning is still at 6.9V with Lipo which provides say 10-20 min before shutdown.)</font>
Aurora 9 - Warning Alarms Battery types, Voltage Level Interpretation &amp; Consumption.
<font color="Red">CAUTION - Leave Auto Hibernation <font size="1">(was Auto Power Off prior to V1.06)</font> as "Never" when using Lipo Battery.
<font size="1">During "Auto Hibernation" (as with laptops), TX Does Not Switch everything Off</font></font><font size="1"> and batteries will be completely drained if TX switch is not
manually moved to the off position in good time. Remove battery and store separately if TX is to be unused for a period.</font>
Aurora 9 - RX Voltage on Screen SPC voltage has preference over BEC voltage if using tap.
Aurora 9 - 110/230 Vac charger Charge Plug &amp; adapter sizes.
...[<font color="Red">Red</font> LED Does Not Change to <font color="Green">Green </font> <font size="1">simply dims out whilst charge continues same rate</font>].
Aurora 9 - Diode in TX Charge Circuit <font color="Red">Never Jump TX Charge Circuit Diode - Hitec FAQ.</font>
Aurora 9 - Lipo &amp; Field Fast Charging.<font size="1"> includes Fast Charge Aurora, Eclipse 7 &amp; 7 Pro, Flash 4 &amp; 5, Laser, Optic 6, Optic 5, Lite 4, Prism 7 etc.</font>

Aurora 9 - EPA &amp; D/R Functions <font size="1">Create Dead Zone in Stick Travel
- keep either the D/R or EPA setting at 125% or less and the other at 120% or less &lt; Corrected V1.08 - refer T.Limit below&gt;.</font>
Aurora 9 - EPA &amp; T.Limit <font size="1">(added V1.08)</font> - Difference &amp; Use. <font size="1">Mixes can overthrow EPA% setting.
Travel Limit is a hard stop point so mixes can not overthrow % set in T.Limit and bind up a servo.</font>
Aurora 9 - On Screen "C" &lt;&gt; "S" &amp; "T.App " &amp; Flight Conditions explained.
<font size="1"> "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.
"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. - Set Up Conditions incl. Video</font>
Aurora 9 - OST &amp; ACC - OST = Offset Curve Feature <font size="1">- manual page 78</font>. ACC = Acceleration <font size="1">(for asymmetrical servo speed travel - manual page 80)</font>
Aurora 9 - Model Number Reset or Delete.
Aurora 9 - Programming Problem? - <u>Parameters must be set in correct order</u><font size="1">e.g. V_tail, <u>see chart</u>.</font>
Aurora 9 - Pulse Width Data
Aurora 9 - Resolution In depth explanation.
Aurora 9 - Screen Polarised Filter. View at angle when using Polaroid type sunglasses in bright sunlight .
Aurora 9 - Screen Protector &amp; Intermittent Screen or Icon Problems - <font size="1">Remove Protector or Not &amp; alternate replacements &amp; DIY Fixes. </font>
Aurora 9 - Screen Sensitivity &amp; Recalibration - Pressure switches, not capacitive, <font size="1">use either Stylus provided or very tip of finger for best results.</font>
Aurora 9 - Screen Touchlock - Included upgrade from V1.05 to V1.06
Aurora 9 - Servos. Slow (Reduce) Servo Speed <font size="1">(does not effect torque)</font>, Control Movement Monitor &amp; Servo Auto Test.
Aurora 9 - Servos. Use Any Modern Servo with 1.5ms Neutral Position.
Aurora 9 - Slider DIY Centre Detente (Notch) Slider for <font size="1">(Aurora pre Mar10). </font>Centre/Beep out of synch with Detent <font size="1">Aurora post Mar2010.</font>
Aurora 9 - Switches Re-assign/Swap Switches and or Functions "F" &amp; "H" - DIY notes &amp; Replacement Switch part Numbers..
Aurora 9 - Switch Replace with Push Buttons <font size="1">pictorial.</font>.........Broken Switches - Part Numbers &amp; Bezel Wrench
Aurora 9 - Timer x 3 Set and Beeps. <font size="1">Count Down/Up Set On/Off % of Throttle Stick Movement and reset method for V1.04&lt;V1.09.</font>

Aurora 9 - Heli FBL (FlyBarLess) Throttle <font size="1">- negate possible mid range jump. </font>
Aurora 9 - FBL Servo <font size="1">(especially digital)</font> current draw can be very high. <font size="1">User to set up suggestion to prevent frequent on/off LBW.</font>
Aurora 9 - iKON FBL - set up two switches to separate SL feature.<font size="1"> (see posts 206&lt;209)</font>
Aurora 9 - Heli Swash (Cyclic) Ring <font size="1">Swashplate types from SWH to H-4X.</font>
Aurora 9 - Governor <font size="1">(Align)</font> Setup
Aurora 9 - Gyro Set-up - How to interpret numbers &amp; modes on screen.
Aurora 9 - Gyro for Acro - Used to stabilise Airplane wag or takeoff.
Aurora 9 - Gyro setup Different Procedure to JR/Spektrum.<font size="1"> see also following post #340.</font>
Aurora 9 - Gyro GY-401 Heading Hold etc set up 450 Heli.
Aurora 9 - Gyro GY-520 and others - set up
Aurora 9 - Gyro Align 750 set up 450 Heli.
Aurora 9 - CGY750 &amp; SBE-1 Encoder for FBL Heli Setup
Aurora 9 - Heli EP Ensure ICE ESC/BEC has been updated Or Use Switchmode Regulator.
Aurora 9 - Heli EP Manual set ICE ESC for Throttle - Do Not Use Auto Set.
Aurora 9 - Quadcopter, TriCopter &amp; MultiCopters Set Up

Aurora 9 - Flight Conditions - Explanation, Use and order of Priority - Video x 3.
Aurora 9 - Airbrakes -Twin Rudder set up. <font size="1">posts 4503 &amp; 4504 e.g. Stryker 27Q &amp; Funjet mode 1&amp;2 setup &amp; Zip files</font>
Aurora 9 - Butterfly - Crow Set Up - updated V1.06 &amp; Stick SET Position for Butterfly v 1.08 (1).
Aurora 9 - Butterfly - Crow Flap Offset (OST) is set up under Cambmix Menu <font size="1">(is not under Butterfly menu).</font>
Aurora 9 - Butterfly - Crow Switch/Slider assignment - <font size="1">includes V1.05 and V1.06 downloadable files.</font>
Aurora 9 - Butterfly - Crow EP Glider Setup as Glider with 5 surfaces &amp; 3 PMixes.
Aurora 9 - Delta or Flying Wing - Set up Elevon, Ailevator, Taileron &amp; Launch Modes.
Aurora 9 - Delta or Flying Wing - Set up EPA, D/R &amp; EXP w/photos.
Aurora 9 - DLG Set up guide with many screen shots for setting Camber, P.Mixes, Flap Control etc ***
Aurora 9 - Dual Elevator (Ailevator ) - Set Up.
Aurora 9 - Dual Rates, Ailevator, Cambermix <font size="1">uses and assignments, see also Posts 226 &amp; 248.</font>
Aurora 9 - Flapperon - Flaps - Set up.
Aurora 9 - Flap to Elevator - Mix Set up.
Aurora 9 - Flaps Scale for 2Aile &amp; 2 Flap incl Flapperon e.g.Scale Beaver. <font size="1">Includes pictorial with Servo Slow.pdf</font>
Aurora 9 - Flap (Landing) Mix <font size="1">see also sailplane below</font>
Aurora 9 - Flap Con - Switch Reversal &amp; ELE Activation Pos 0
Aurora 9 - Flaps - Snap.
Aurora 9 - Four Aileron Bipe - Set Up independent Aileron Servos.
Aurora 9 - Knife edge - setup , refer posts #2355 &amp; #2357.
Aurora 9 - P-Mix Tips: 6,7,8 use 7 point curves where 1-5 are linear.
Aurora 9 - Rudder-Elevator PMix In Flight Trimming
Aurora 9 - Sailplane EP or Glider - Motor Control Menu - Delays explained.
Aurora 9 - Sailplane_Fullhouse Glider - Electric Power Setup <font size="1">(inc motor_flaps on/off at low throttle)</font> many screen shots.
Aurora 9 - Sailplane_Glider Flap Mixing - assign flap channel to a 3 position switch First <font size="1">(refer posts 208, 209, 210 &amp; 211).</font>
Aurora 9 - Sailplane_Glider setup examples for several types of gliders, simple to advanced. Document in .pdf format.
Aurora 9 - Retract Servo Slow - Video of Heli Tri gear set up. <font size="1">(NB use analogue or digital servo as retract servos are 180* On/Off only
and cannot be slowed)
post #5121. - Retract Curves post #5706.</font>
Aurora 9 - Retract Wheels - Lock Steerable Nose &amp; Tail Wheels whilst retracted.
Aurora 9 - Retract Wheels and Flaps Set up with Various Flight Conditions - posts #2052 &amp; #2054.
Aurora 9 - Retract Wheels - Three Position Switch (Down_Up_Down in lieu of two position Up/Down)
Aurora 9 - Test Mode - is inhibited if Throttle Lock On.
Aurora 9 - Throttle Lock (Hold) &amp; Transmit Yes-No Features &amp; Use.
...<font size="1"> How to use Icon and/or Switch method which operates when in transmit mode only. </font>
Aurora 9 - Throttle Cut &amp; Idle Down Set-Up.. Throttle Cut Programming - Step by Step.
Aurora 9 - Throttle Curve - Throttle Expo &amp; P-Mix Set-Up. <font size="1">[NB: Hitec TX use Minus (-) Expo wherever JR/Spektrum use Plus (+) Expo]</font>
Aurora 9 - Throttle Control - Glow Driver &amp;/or Ignition On/Off <font size="1">post #2239</font>
Aurora 9 - Throttle Elevator Mix <font size="1">handy for for inflight adjustment when engine mount can not be adjusted.</font>
Aurora 9 - Throttle on stick J3 convert to Crow control for landing gliders.
Aurora 9 - Throttle Smoke. a) - Video PMix Tutorial (text version post #2104)
Aurora 9 - Throttle Smoke. b) with own 7-point curve. <font size="1">Assigned a two position switch with identical curve on throttle-1
&amp; zeroed out the curve on throttle-2 one position to turn the pump off. posts #1698 &amp; #1699</font>
Aurora 9 - Throttle - Trim Twin EP Motors<font size="1"> (synchronise multi motors)</font>
Aurora 9 - Trim Mixes In-flight <font size="1">- Cross Trim, In Flight Mix Changes, Re-Assign or Mix Trims.</font>
Aurora 9 - Trim Step Adjustable 1-200 <font size="1">(12 default, Approx.0.025deg ~ 5deg / Step). </font> &amp; Sub Trim <font size="1">adjust/cautions posts #2 &amp; #4.</font>
Aurora 9 - (Mini) Ultra Stick and Crow Setup - Thread.
Aurora 9 - Variable Pitch Prop Set Up - VPP for Foamies using Heli mode. <font size="1"> (Brandon Chitty - Video).</font>

Aurora 9 - Giant Scale set up Brandon Chitty's 42% Aeroworks Yak - Video presentation of set up.
Aurora 9 - BoneDoc's 3D Clinic #20 - VIDEO - Snap to Hover <font size="1">(5 min 36 sec) + J.Yee &amp; Basic set up videos</font>

AFHSS - ID_Setup <font size="1">(also known as Binding or Linking)</font> &amp; Range Test Procedure for
........<font size="1">Aurora 9, Spectra 2.4Ghz Module &lt;&gt; Optima Transceiver or Minima Receiver. </font>
AFHSS - Normal &amp; Scan Modes Explained <font size="1">includes Redundant (Dual) Receivers &amp; How Channel Selection Works.</font>
AFHSS - How To Select Optimum Channels - For Your Field *
AFHSS - Aurora 9, Spectra 2.4Ghz Module &amp; Optima Transceiver - Fail-Safe Settings
AFHSS - Power Down - Range Check Procedure for Normal Mode &amp; Scan Mode at 1mw<font size="1">- tested to at least 1/4 mile.</font>
AFHSS - Warning Beeps Aurora 9 &amp; Spectra 2.4Ghz Module <font size="1">- Interpret &amp; Manage the Independent Alarms.</font>

AFHSS - LED Status Card - <font size="1">What the colours/combinations are indicating.
</font><font size="1">. Digital .pdf copy which can be printed and inserted as a page in manual or extra cards made. </font>

AFHSS - Multiplex Evo 2.4 conversion - DIY

Hitec HPP-22 2.4GHz Programmer - Manual, FAQ - How to Install &amp; Use
..<font size="1">(includes Screenshots &amp; Current Firmware Versions for all related Units)</font>.
Hitec HPP-22 - Replacement Leads, Extensions and DIY Access to Transceivers buried in models.
Hitec Programmers - Download Software for HPP-21 &amp; HPP-21+ <font size="1">for Digital Servos.</font>
Hitec Programmers - Download Station for HPP-22 <font size="1">- Enables update to Aurora 9, Optic Sport, Spectra 2.4Ghz Modules and Optima Transceivers.</font>
HFP-20, HPP-21 &amp; HPP-21+ - Manuals.
HPP-22 Firmware Upgrade History, now V 1.14.(0) 18 January 2013.

Aurora 9 - Firmware Version and Date of Manufacture. <font size="1"> refer to posts #4 &amp; #15 </font>
Aurora 9 - Firmware Update V1.06 Details.
Aurora 9 - Firmware Update V1.07(1) &amp; (2) 01Oct10.
Aurora 9 - Firmware Updates V1.07 &amp; V1.08(1)..
...Screen shots of the new displays <font size="1">plus additional information includes planned updates for V1.08+.</font>
Aurora 9 - Firmware Update V1.09. 20Sep12 - <font size="1">Advanced sensor station telemetry items added &amp; timer issue fixed. </font>
HTS-Navi &amp; HTS-Voice Firmware Updates
Optima 6, 7 &amp; 9 Ch Transceiver Update V2.02 07Oct11
<font size="1"> (&bull;Improved reboot and recovery methods after severe RF interference.) - Requires Module V3.01 and Aurora V1.07(2) + </font>
Spectra Module V1.01, V2.00 &amp; V3.01 Updates &amp; Manual. Screenshots &amp; additional information.

Aurora 9 - Model Set Up &amp; Templates <font size="1">Program (Model) Templates.
(Download existing Set Ups and transfer to your Aurora. Upload &amp; share your own set ups/solutions.) </font>
Aurora 9 - Template Index: Acro, Glider, Helicopter, Rock Crawler, Tanks, Simulator.
Aurora 9 - Software Wish List Thread

Aurora 9 - Programming Chart
Aurora 9 - Programming Spreadsheet<font size="1"> - Put all your model settings into a Printable Excel Spreadsheet.</font>

Optima Receivers - Light Weight. Optima_6 LITE Transceiver, Minima 6E, 6T &amp; 6L Lite Micro Receivers...
..<font size="1"> Minima are compatible only with Spectra Module V3.01 or higher. Caseless Weights for 6 &amp; 7ch Optima Transceivers.</font>
Optima Transceiver - Conversion Lighten 6ch for Indoor &amp; Park-Flyers plus Alternate Light Weight 2.4GHz Antenna.
<font size="1">Hitec "Factory Pilot" Brandon Chitty uses an Optima 7 in both his indoor competition Fancy Foam Maxima that weighs 8oz, and his 170CC DA powered 42% Aeroworks Yak. </font>

Antenna Orientation for best 2.4Ghz Reception - Transmitter Antenna &amp; Receiver Antenna.
Optima Transceiver &amp; Minima Receiver - Installation of Receiver &amp; BODA Antenna
...Pictorial FAQ with Range Test Results. <font size="1">{Regularly Updated with Q&amp;A}</font>

Optima 6, 7 &amp; 9ch Transceiver &amp; Minima Receiver Manual V3.00 <font size="1">(3.12mb.pdf, right click &amp; "save target as")</font>
Optima Transceiver (RX) - Independent Comprehensive Range Test <font size="1">"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." this with a JR Tx using twice output in USA than O/seas</font>
Carbon Fiber Fuse... Report - from well known Glider Pilot and Fly RC author Mike Lee
Carbon Fibre Fuse...Report - High Speed DS
Optima Transceiver (RX) - BODA Antenna explained - as good, arguably better than a two antenna system.
BODA Antenna Tip Wire <font size="1"> (DIY Security for receivers manufactured pre Apr10.) </font>&amp; Spare BODA Holders #58474

Optima Transceiver (RX) - Low Battery Warning settings for both Aurora &amp; Spectra 2.4Ghz module. <font color="Red">
<font size="1">Adjustable LBW Voltage Alerts V1.07 up (not available V1.04&lt;06).</font></font>
Optima Transceiver (RX) - Basic Telemetry Includes Battery Voltage Level but not "Range Out warning".
Optima Transceiver (RX) - Battery set up for Nitro/Gas models <font size="1"> #1 - caution re NiMH &amp; Alert re LiFE.</font>
Optima Transceiver (RX) - Battery set up for Nitro/Gas models <font size="1"> #2 - caution re NiMH.</font>
Optima Transceiver (RX) - Dual or Multiple Batteries may be installed - Avoid Brownout &amp; Add Redundancy, <font size="1">even one for each servo.</font>
Optima Transceiver (RX) - Dual Redundant receivers <font size="1">- The first turned on after the Transmitter will be the recognised telemetry sender.
.. includes Service Bulletin 'Optima Series Receivers - Dual Receiver Warning &amp; Dual Battery recommendations"</font>
Optima Transceiver (RX) - EP Models Use SPC Port for RX Power Supply <font size="1">(BEC only is unreliable) </font>&amp; correct Battery Telemetry.
Optima Transceiver (RX) - Polarity of Ports &amp; Servo Leads <font size="1">- with pictures.</font>
Optima Transceiver (RX) - PowerExpander Connections <font size="1">NB: also refer "After Market Accessories" above.</font>
Optima Transceiver (RX) - SPC connection &amp; Lead FAQ for EP &amp; GP models <font size="1"> - with schematics and Photos.
...Low &amp; High Voltage setup, Current Draw/Amps - Warning: <font color="Red">Never use Balance Taps</font> - Video</font>
Optima Transceiver &amp; Minima Receiver - Voltage Input Limits.

Optima Transceiver (RX) - Servo Move Slower Than Usual - then Rebind.
<font size="1">...(Switched between Normal &lt;&gt; Scan mode with power off before process completed or units were to close on set up). </font>
Optima Transceiver (RX) - Servo Wag &amp; Jerky Servo Movements Reasons &amp; Cure - Do Not Fly With This Condition.
<font size="1">(...includes when switching on some ESC) </font>.
Optima Transceiver (RX) - Servos Stepping - Battery pack (Power Supply) failing under load. <font size="1">(Recharge or get a better battery pack)</font>

Spectra 2.4GHz Module V3.01 Manual. see also Addendum re Range Check &amp; new Smart Scan.
Spectra 2.4GHz Module Manual V2.0 &amp; Optima Failsafe Settings.
Spectra 2.4GHz and Optima RX - FCC Approval Specifications and Test Results.
Spectra 2.4GHz Antenna Mast DIY easy install / remove remote mounts for single or multiple antenna on Aurora and other TX.
<font size="1"> DIY with photo instructions x 3 examples post#2.</font>
Spectra 2.4GHz Antenna - Hide coaxial cable inside TX. This if not intending to ever use 72Mhz or other modules.
Spectra 2.4GHz - original Prism 7<font size="1"> not 7X </font>requires minor fix.
Spectra 2.4GHz Module - Futaba <font size="1">&amp; other Compatible TX </font>usage therein is approved by FCC <font size="1">(also refers to legality of PPM modules)</font>
Spectra 2.4J Module - JR Telemetry Module <font size="1"><font color="Red">NB: 3 different types = Universal, Japan &amp; France </font>
... TX RF Indicator light is inoperative, it is replaced by those on module</font>.
Spectra 2.4GHz Module - Spektrum <font size="1">DSM, DSM2 &amp; DSMX Compatible - Unlikely ex Hitec in foreseeable future.</font>
Spectra 2.4GHz module - Spektrum DIY Conversion Fly BNF's. <font size="1">with DM8 for MZ and DC/DC converter. Original article post #59</font>
Spectra 2.4GHz module - Spektrum DSM2-DSMX transmitter modules for Hitec Aurora 9, Eclipse 7 &amp; Optic 6
Spectra Pro 72MHz PPM/QPCM Module Manual, Addendum re Range Check<font size="1"> Specifications, Pictures &amp; Screen Shots.</font>
Spectra Pro 35, 36, 40 &amp; 41 MHz PPM/QPCM Modules - Hitec.<font size="1"> (see also post 11621)</font>
Spectra Pro 35. 36. 40 &amp; 41 MHz PPM/QPCM Module - DIY <font size="1">Convert Standard Crystal Based HPF-MIM Module, see also Post #54</font>
Spectra 2.4GHz DSSS Module #28724 Surface use only, can not be used with Optima or Minima RX nor aircraft.
Spectra 2.4GHz DSSS Module and Atom 3 RX Manual - for Surface use only.
Tactic Anylink Module - Aurora 9 Setup, includes all other Hitec Tx.

Telemetry - Instruction Sheets &amp; User Guide with pictures <font size="1">plus Enhancements Under Development</font>.
Telemetry - Battery Voltage via SPC and/or HTS-SS Blue or HTS-SS Advance for EP Models
Telemetry - Bluetooth &amp; Android App..<font size="1"> Android Readout &amp; Voice Video Demo ..<font color="Red"> (Aftermarket, not made nor tested by Hitec)</font></font>
Telemetry - Flying Range
Telemetry - HTS-SS Advance, HTS-SS BLUE &amp; HTS-Volt plus HTS_C50 or HTS-C200 Amp Sensor attachment.
Telemetry - HTS-GPS (GPS Sensor) - Install and use, with screenshots.
Telemetry - HTS-Iview I-Phone App information &amp; Download page. Iview Iphone Sound Features, manual etc.
. <font size="1"> (Hitec&rsquo;s 2.4GHz telemetry on your iPod touch / iPhone and iPad) </font>
Telemetry - HTS-MRPM, various installations. Latest instruction sheet &amp; photos (pdf).
Telemetry - HTS-ORPM includes HTS-SS Advance manual with latest photo &amp; which also includes HTS-MRPM.
Telemetry - HTS-Navi AFHSS 2.4GHz Wireless USB Telemetry Receiver Install &amp; Operation -Manual
Telemetry - HTS-VM Variometer.
Telemetry - HTS-Voice Voice Announcing System. (includes manual and firmware update details).
Telemetry - Range test Using Segway &amp; GPS - Video <font size="1">- Remarkable 2100+ ft not only through large obstacles
but also with Heli sitting in ground effect.</font>
Telemetry - Full installation in Skylink 50cc <font size="1">- Static &amp; Flying Demo </font>- Video( 6 min 29 sec)
Telemetry - Screens &amp; Displays - Video
Telemetry - HPP-22 Screen as viewed live on PC/Laptop. - Video
Telemetry - Download Demo 2D Graphic Flight displays of an actual flight. <font size="1">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.</font>
Telemetry - Compatibility &amp; Open Source - status
Telemetry - Telemetry System Command Center - new Jun'11.

Telemetry System - Spectra 2.4Ghz installed Alternate TX Connections.

Telemetry - FPV Chainlink DIY for Aurora 9 Video.

. Hitec Eclipse 7 &amp; Eclipse 7 Pro - All Manuals, Addenda, Quick Setup, CCPM and Additional Programming FAQ

. Hitec Optic 6 &amp; Optic 6 Sport - Manuals, Tutorial, Comparison Charts, Updates &amp; FAQ

. Hitec 2013 Servo Chart

. Hitec Service Bulletins
. Multiplex Modellsport - Facebook includes Hitec RCD Europe items.
. Team Hitec USA pages - Facebook
. Team Hitec pages - YouTube

. Hitec RSS News Feed - Subscribe.

Special Offers from Hitec USA.<font size="1"> These offers are only available to Hitec customers in the USA, Canada &amp; Mexico</font>
Coupons, Validity/Expiry &amp; Pricing Comparisons
Limited Time Offer <font size="1">1/2 price limited time specials on some items &amp; Promo packs at foot of page. </font>

Alan Tong (Hitec NZ).
Alan's Hobby, Model &amp; RC FAQ Web Links <font size="1">(quick search = Ctrl+F)

<span style="font-size: small;">. Hitec 2.4GHz Telemetry Displays (.jpg 42.3KB)
. Aurora 9 Comparison Chart (.pdf 2.53MB)
. Aurora 9 Comparison Chart_Updates (.pdf 27.9KB)
. A9 - Bob's Video Library Index (.pdf 63.1 KB)</span>
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