Try A Main Hobbies on the net too! Sometimes free shipping and if you look on the net you may find $25 off coupon numbers for orders over $250. Also Todd's Models online.

Good luck.

Jim D.

<div class="smallfont">HPP-22 - Upgrade V1.11(0) now online - for Hitec HTS-SS Blue
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<div id="post_message_19120814">Please refer to attached sequence of screen shots and pdf for full detail.
Start existing HPP_22 program and attach unit to bring up screens as pictured.
1. Uninstall old HPP-2 program via Start menu as pictured #3.
2. Install new program

Release of HTS-SS Blue is imminent.

Alan T.
<font color="#22229c">Alan's Hobby, Model &amp; RC FAQ Web Links</font></div>

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Well I have been using my A9 and and 5 receivers almost since they hit the market. I have not had a single blip of any kind. I did do the first update that came out and today I did the most recent updates on the radio, module and all my recievers. Updating is so easy and when your done you have the latest and greatest. By the way I also use opti kill switches and have never had a problem. I do the normal proceedures to keep high voltage away from my recievers though.
I seldom post but just want to state my experience and thank Mike and A.T.for all the work they do to make sure we are up to date on this equipment.

HPP-22 question , any recommendations on the USB A to USB MINI B cable , does it need to be 3 foot or less as the instructions recommend , i have found many that are 6 to 6.5 feet long , thanks for any info

I don't think a few feet would matter but go to monoprice A dot com online retailer and for under a dollar each plus a couple dollars shipping you can get you and your buddies proper cables

So really for much less than a dollar Hitec left it out. That is pretty sad..

I believe opinion will vary. Whilst not a "greenie",USB cables of all types, especially these mini type,have been supplied with various other devices e.g. USB HDD, external ports, cameras, satellite receivers, media players and other gadgets for way to long.
Being left outnot only saves on package size &amp; cost, it savesadditional clutterin many user****wers &amp; boxes which are alreadycrammed full of spare computer, TV, radio&amp;telephone leads. (including mine - already had x7)
As always, the shorter the cable between any PC and a USB device the better, thisas there is less resistance.

Alan T.

Baloney!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have always read that USB cables have limits on how long they can be before the signal degrades.

http://www.usb.org/about/faq/ans5

Over the last few years Ihave accumulated at least 6 around my house! A three foot one works fine with HP-22.

I had a three foot one that came with my camera and it worked fine on the HPP 22.

Hi

Baloney,..................................... I remember this word ,......................... doesn,t it mean it,s full of , PHOO !!!!!!! , or do I have the wrong termination ,...........

I just thought it was funny when I read it .

Michel

hey my semi new aurora-9 is on its way,from a fellow rc'er.can you guys recc the first step to take besides reading the instructions!I am doing that already.I want to get the current updates for the radio and recievers optima-7 is this an easy process?also is there a need to install each update or can you go directly to the most recent? thanks all.

I was helping a fellow club member who is the only one in our club with the Aurora 9. I found that his Touch Screen seemed to be out of Calibration because when I pressed on the buttons near the bottom of the display, it would act as if I had pressed the keys just above.

I could not find any mention of Screen Calibration in his manual, yet I saw a reference to it in one of the newer Firmware Upgrades. He sent the radio in a couple of months ago so it should have gotten some Firmware Upgrade. I am not sure which version of the Firmware he has.

He does not have the HP-22.

Aurora 9, Spectra AFHSSModule and Optima 7 &amp;9 ch Transceivers can be upgraded or downgraded direct to various levels as permitted on the HPP-22 screen. However, to use Minima receivers, Module must be V3.01 or higher.

<font color="#22229c"><u>Hitec HPP-22 2.4GHz Programmer</u></font> - Manual, FAQ - How to install &amp; Use Instructions <font size="1">(with screenshots)</font>.
For optimum performance use:
Current Aurora 9 firmware V1.08(1) 10 July 2011
Current Spectra 2.4Ghz Module firmware V3.01 18 April 2011
Current Optima 7 &amp; 9 Ch Transceiver Firmware firmware V2.01 31 July 2011

and more underHitec USA Support Forum Sticky:
Aurora 9, Spectra Modules &amp; Optima Transceivers
<span style="font-size: smaller">- FAQ &amp; Undocumented Features
- Mixes, Setups,Tips. {Individual Links often updated}
</span>
Alan T.

Aurora 9 - Touchscreen Pressure Sensitivity &amp;Re-Calibration

Alan T.

The manual is a good start.
There is some good info at aurora9.info including "how to's" videos, programming, upgrading firmware and others.

Where would i find info on the best way to utilize a Spectra module telemetry (JR Tx) combined with the telemetry voice system.

Example of a setup: EDF 6s lipo and separate LiFe battery to power the servos (don't want tu use a BEC)

a) if i plug the LiFe in the Rx, i'll get the life status on the telemetry voice system, right?

b) if i plug the LiFe in any open ch (Optima 9), and plug the LiPo 6s directly to the SPC port (via a Y connector BEFORE the controller) i get the telemetry reading of the LiPo (that's what i want), right?

Would i risk any brownout issue with the b) setup? would it work?

Hi

Is the voice module out yet ?

Michel

no, TH shows late Sept.

I'm just trying to find out what it can do before i buy

This may assist:
"Here's a recent video from when Model Airplane News came to town and we went out and flew the new Multiplex Dog Fighter with the SS-Blue Telemetry and HTS-Voice. - Mike"
<font color="#22229c">http://www.modelairplanenews.com/videos/</font>

Alan T.

thanks that helps alot,I will get the latest updates as soon as I can.thanks again!

Hi Mike,

A while ago, with post number 3748 in this thread, I posted a problem with the 72Mhz Spectra Pro module automatically switching between voltage, and graph, and beeping while doing so. You posted you would get one out of stock and check it out.

Can you update me with what you found? Thanks.

Fly4Fun,

Wayne

thanks for the replies on the hpp-22 cable

I think I would be severely beaten by my Club members if I flew with the voice module on If it had an earphone jack that would be a whole lot better and I would love to get one. Does anyone know whether the module will let you plug in a an earphone? That would seem sensible........

cheers,

Beej

Yes it does:
<font color="#22229c"><u>Telemetry - HTS-Voice Telemetry</u></font> Voice Announcing System
<div id="main_text"><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Designed to fit on the handle of all Hitec radios, this system audibly provides telemetry data via speakers or earphones.</p><ul>[*] <div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: "><font face="">Audible Telemetry Information Readout via Speaker or Earphone</font></span></div>[*] <div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: "><font face="">Selectable Information Readout</font></span></div>[*] <div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: "><font face="">Volume Adjustable</font></span></div>[*] <div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: "><font face="">3.5mm Earphone Port</font></span></div>[*] <div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face=""><span style="font-family: ">P</span><span style="font-family: ">ower LED Indicator</span></font></div>[*] <div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: "><font face="">Operates on 2 AAA Batteries</font></span></div>[*] <div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: "><font face="">Designed to fit with on Handle of all Hitec Radios
</font></span></div>[/list]</div>Alan T.