Originally Posted by
jvaliensi
So, when I added the CRU to my REX7 E2, that is what overloaded the RX outputs of the CB200. Makes sense, because all prior flights didn't have the CRU. Funny that I put a 3rd battery in the plane to power the gear and still ended up overloading it.
If Cortex would have included a wiring diagram in their quick start guide... I guess the new generation relies on Youtube for instructions, I'm old school and like to read manuals and drawings. It is a sign I'm old and being phased out.
I only wanted the CRU to end the pesky buzzing of a gear door servo. The JP controller worked great otherwise, and had another power source.
I just got a response form my Digitech dealer, and they will not help me get it fixed. I tested it yesterday and it works okay, and I wanted a new cover, because in the crash it got scratched and dented.
so it goes.
jvalienski,
It makes me a little sad to read what you have written above to be honest!
You say:
Funny that I put a 3rd battery in the plane to power the gear and still ended up overloading it
That's actually not funny in my opinion, but rather sad. This means that
YOU did NOT read the manual before connecting the CRU. If you did, you would have seen the following text on page 6 (section 2.1):
2.1 . Battery
Anything works between 6 volts and 14 volts.
NOTE! Ask your manufacturer the voltage for the landing gears.!
The CRU will pass ALL voltage thru to the Landing gear.
EXEPT for the Doors these are driven directly by the Receiver Voltage!
And then you say:
I guess the new generation relies on Youtube for instructions, I'm old school and like to read manuals and drawings
Well, the manual for the CRU is right here to fetch from Digitech's page for the CRU:
https://www.digitech-aerosports.nl/p...uplex-2-4-jeti
(here is a direct link to the manual:
https://www.digitech-aerosports.nl/_downloads/51332824
So, you clearly do NOT have to rely on "youtube" for instructions, just read the manuals as you are used to?
And lastly:
I just got a response form my Digitech dealer, and they will not help me get it fixed.
That's NOT true. You were offered a fix of the housing and a check of the electronics as long as you paid the shipping yourself. Remember, you had a crash that was YOUR fault, so Digitech is being nice and offering to help you for free, that's not a bad deal, is it ?
And please note, I'm the developer of the hardware and software for the CRU (among other things that Digitech sells, so I know kind of what I'm talking about 