Some Jeti radio owners have used the new telemetry features in the latest software release to put together an emulated version of what the Throttle Tech does ... sort of
See post 10653 and the one at the bottom of the page
It's kind of an interesting use for a new function in the radio...

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...ht=TT&page=711

If this works, and I'm pretty sure it will, it will definitely violate the intent of Keith's rule. The question then becomes is it fair to ban a function that transmits data from the plane to the transmitter and allow the function if it is performed completely within the plane?

just askin'...

Jim O

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Its not my rule, its the AMA's rule.
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Not sure why it matters where the processing is done whether in the Tx or in a microprocessor in the plane. Both systems modify the open loop signal from the pilot to the ESC in a preprogrammed manner. Thus violating Rule 4.4.
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But guys can "interpret" and "ignore" any rule they wish. Like you said, why bother?
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Jim,

Good luck in getting the FAI to agree to any kind of sensible rule change, we are still weighing glow models without their fuel and electric models with.

Also as Keith says people can and do bend the rules as they wish, for example Jeti ESCs have a preprogramed braking facility which times the start, initial braking level, final braking level and ramp time fully automatically. When was the last time you saw someone penalised for using a Jeti controller despite the fact that the FAI Sporting Code says:

NOT Permitted: 2. Pre-programming devices to automatically perform a series of commands.

Malcolm

Hi Niall, the saving of power consumption is very impressive. May I know what motor and prop size you are using?

Hi Kevin,
I am using the Neu motor with the Brenner contra, 22x20 rear and 22x18 front prop. The model is the Accuracy Bipe..


Niall

Would this also work on cars?

After having read the whole thread and the manual, I think it should theoretically work, just the low throttle set point needs to be higher than the neutral position on the trigger (?)
I think the current consumption in cars is much more "spikey", will that make a difference for the device?

Are you racing? If so you don't want to limit the power. Think of the TT as a rev limiter. Are you sure you want to do that in a car?

Jim O

No racing, just driving for fun.

Problem I have is that the throttle feel more or less constantly changes while the pack voltage goes down over time, just like you aircraft guys. Losing some topspeed and power is no problem, it can accelerate from zero to 90mph in under 4seconds with half-depleted pack.
The car is very powerful with a Castle 1717 on 6s weighing only 3.6kg. Just when I have found out how much throttle I can apply to get a smooth and fast acceleration for a given type of asphalt/temperature/tire combination it will already be different. The line between just the right amount of wheelspin (something around 5-10% I guess) and way too much wheelspin (resulting in loss of traction and possible crash) is very thin.

Here's a video of it:
http://youtu.be/EVJkGJpTDKI

The Throttle-Tech should do what you want then. Looks like fun.

Jim