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05-24-2013, 01:55 PM
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RE: Let's talk DX18 here!
I have a normal elevator to flap mix set so that when i pull up the flaps go down, would anyone know how i could program that to be able to reverse it in flight so that up elevator would give up ailerons as well.
What i am trying to do is to be able to select no coupling or normal or reverse coupling in flight.
BTW- This is being done on a 50cc Extra 260 with flaperons.
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Darcy
What i am trying to do is to be able to select no coupling or normal or reverse coupling in flight.
BTW- This is being done on a 50cc Extra 260 with flaperons.
Thanks
Darcy
06-02-2013, 06:37 AM
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RE: Let's talk DX18 here!
Hey Andy,
Not sure if this is the right thread for the question - is there a way/plan to change the alarm tone for telemetry signal loss?
Sound the same as any other failure so is quite distracting.
Dave
Not sure if this is the right thread for the question - is there a way/plan to change the alarm tone for telemetry signal loss?
Sound the same as any other failure so is quite distracting.
Dave
06-04-2013, 08:56 AM
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Dave,
You have 4 sound setting options. Pick one of the other three.
I no longer use the RF alarms myself. I put alarms on things that actually need them, like flight pack V and GPS distance.
And yes, this is a good place for the question.
Andy
You have 4 sound setting options. Pick one of the other three.
I no longer use the RF alarms myself. I put alarms on things that actually need them, like flight pack V and GPS distance.
And yes, this is a good place for the question.
Andy
06-04-2013, 12:32 PM
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RE: Let's talk DX18 here!
Hi andy,
When you say there are 4 sound setting options do you mean
1. nothing
2. tone
3. buzz
4. tone and buzz
Or am I missing something fundamental? I would love to have different tones but haven't found where to set that
For anything critical I want tone and buzz as I could be in a noisy environment.
Also haven't seen anywhere to change telemetry warnings - i.e. warnings about the telemetry system itself.
Dave
When you say there are 4 sound setting options do you mean
1. nothing
2. tone
3. buzz
4. tone and buzz
Or am I missing something fundamental? I would love to have different tones but haven't found where to set that
For anything critical I want tone and buzz as I could be in a noisy environment.
Also haven't seen anywhere to change telemetry warnings - i.e. warnings about the telemetry system itself.
Dave
06-04-2013, 01:17 PM
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Those are the 4 settings Dave. The radios do not provide access for customers to have different frequencies available, although we did make changes like that for the DX18QQ.
There is not a separate alarm about the telemetry system itself, outside of the telemetry module range warnings, and due to the nature of how they are generated, that's they way it will be.
However, since the forward RF link is so reliable, you can use the forward link warnings to provide a useful telemetry range warning for yourself by simply alarming on excessive frames and holds.
Andy
There is not a separate alarm about the telemetry system itself, outside of the telemetry module range warnings, and due to the nature of how they are generated, that's they way it will be.
However, since the forward RF link is so reliable, you can use the forward link warnings to provide a useful telemetry range warning for yourself by simply alarming on excessive frames and holds.
Andy
06-05-2013, 04:45 AM
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RE: Let's talk DX18 here!
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Sure, by simply turning off the Frame and Hold warnings.
Andy
Sure, by simply turning off the Frame and Hold warnings.
Andy
Are you saying that the Frame and Hold warnings are exclusively for telemetry reception, not for the receiver itself?
06-05-2013, 11:02 AM
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The F & H alarms are for QoS on the forward (tx to rx) transmissions.
We piggy-back telemetry range warnings on the same return (TM to tx) message format, though. When the TM1000 is having a hard time hearing the tx, it sends a telemetry range alarm by sending the QoS status report with very high values so that alarms are tripped in the tx.
I've explained it several times on RCG, Carlos. You might find a better explanation there.
Andy
We piggy-back telemetry range warnings on the same return (TM to tx) message format, though. When the TM1000 is having a hard time hearing the tx, it sends a telemetry range alarm by sending the QoS status report with very high values so that alarms are tripped in the tx.
I've explained it several times on RCG, Carlos. You might find a better explanation there.
Andy
06-05-2013, 12:15 PM
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ORIGINAL: AndyKunz
The F & H alarms are for QoS on the forward (tx to rx) transmissions.
We piggy-back telemetry range warnings on the same return (TM to tx) message format, though. When the TM1000 is having a hard time hearing the tx, it sends a telemetry range alarm by sending the QoS status report with very high values so that alarms are tripped in the tx.
I've explained it several times on RCG, Carlos. You might find a better explanation there.
Andy
The F & H alarms are for QoS on the forward (tx to rx) transmissions.
We piggy-back telemetry range warnings on the same return (TM to tx) message format, though. When the TM1000 is having a hard time hearing the tx, it sends a telemetry range alarm by sending the QoS status report with very high values so that alarms are tripped in the tx.
I've explained it several times on RCG, Carlos. You might find a better explanation there.
Andy
06-11-2013, 07:03 AM
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Thanks for the pointers and explanations this fourm has already given me. Question, please.
I am planning for the setup of a 12 servo system using AR112100 (That is the power safe one, I think) and was planning to get a DX18 to replace my current DX8. Can you tell me - does that system sound practical? The DX8 won't cover all 12 channels that I need, but the DX18 would of course. Or, is it a better plan to use two 8 or 9 channel receivers instead of the single 12 channel receiver and stay with the DX8?. I wanted to have redundant battery packs - two LiFe packs for one 12 channel receiver. Don't think I want to have four 2S LiFe packs for two receivers, but not confiednt of that approach or my knowledge and understanding either.
If you can follow my train of thought here - which way would be most efficient and effective and reliable?
I would certainly appreciate any insights or advice you can give me. Thanks very much. Mike.
I am planning for the setup of a 12 servo system using AR112100 (That is the power safe one, I think) and was planning to get a DX18 to replace my current DX8. Can you tell me - does that system sound practical? The DX8 won't cover all 12 channels that I need, but the DX18 would of course. Or, is it a better plan to use two 8 or 9 channel receivers instead of the single 12 channel receiver and stay with the DX8?. I wanted to have redundant battery packs - two LiFe packs for one 12 channel receiver. Don't think I want to have four 2S LiFe packs for two receivers, but not confiednt of that approach or my knowledge and understanding either.
If you can follow my train of thought here - which way would be most efficient and effective and reliable?
I would certainly appreciate any insights or advice you can give me. Thanks very much. Mike.
06-11-2013, 07:10 AM
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Thanks for the pointers and explanations this fourm has already given me. Question, please.
I am planning for the setup of a 12 servo system using AR112100 (That is the power safe one, I think) and was planning to get a DX18 to replace my current DX8. Can you tell me - does that system sound practical? The DX8 won't cover all 12 channels that I need, but the DX18 would of course. Or, is it a better plan to use two 8 or 9 channel receivers instead of the single 12 channel receiver and stay with the DX8?. I wanted to have redundant battery packs - two LiFe packs for one 12 channel receiver. Don't think I want to have four 2S LiFe packs for two receivers, but not confiednt of that approach or my knowledge and understanding either.
If you can follow my train of thought here - which way would be most efficient and effective and reliable?
I would certainly appreciate any insights or advice you can give me. Thanks very much. Mike.
Thanks for the pointers and explanations this fourm has already given me. Question, please.
I am planning for the setup of a 12 servo system using AR112100 (That is the power safe one, I think) and was planning to get a DX18 to replace my current DX8. Can you tell me - does that system sound practical? The DX8 won't cover all 12 channels that I need, but the DX18 would of course. Or, is it a better plan to use two 8 or 9 channel receivers instead of the single 12 channel receiver and stay with the DX8?. I wanted to have redundant battery packs - two LiFe packs for one 12 channel receiver. Don't think I want to have four 2S LiFe packs for two receivers, but not confiednt of that approach or my knowledge and understanding either.
If you can follow my train of thought here - which way would be most efficient and effective and reliable?
I would certainly appreciate any insights or advice you can give me. Thanks very much. Mike.
I would opt for the DX18 and the 12ch Rx, in your situation.
06-12-2013, 11:39 AM
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RE: Let's talk DX18 here!
I need a stall warning device for my jets on landing.
Eagletree has an adjustable stall alarm the you can set trip points on and vary the beep rate, slow to faster as you approach the set stall speed.
Can I do the same thing with the DX18's telemetry?
Eagletree has an adjustable stall alarm the you can set trip points on and vary the beep rate, slow to faster as you approach the set stall speed.
Can I do the same thing with the DX18's telemetry?
06-12-2013, 11:43 AM
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I need a stall warning device for my jets on landing.
Eagletree has an adjustable stall alarm the you can set trip points on and vary the beep rate, slow to faster as you approach the set stall speed.
Can I do the same thing with the DX18's telemetry?
I need a stall warning device for my jets on landing.
Eagletree has an adjustable stall alarm the you can set trip points on and vary the beep rate, slow to faster as you approach the set stall speed.
Can I do the same thing with the DX18's telemetry?
www.spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx
06-12-2013, 12:25 PM
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RE: Let's talk DX18 here!
Can I chip in a bit here
Depending on your turbine the manufacturer might to an airspeed "hold" system - JetCat do. This will give you a set approach speed. (There are 2 modes - max speed limit and speed hold).
However, as you know, airspeed doesn't relate directly to stall.
Weight of aircraft, relating to G forces also have an effect.
I would look into a "real" stall warning device - I used to work on jets and saw them on there - like a paddle that gets sucked up into the airflow when buffeting starts.
I would look into that, and maybe one of the manufacturers has something already.
If not there are loads of articles on how to build your own telemetry sensor - a microswitch connected to the paddle arrangement maybe?
There is a thread on the subject here http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...=581069&page=2
And some ideas here - http://code7700.com/g-450_stall_warning.html
Hope that of use - anyway, that's my 5c worth
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Depending on your turbine the manufacturer might to an airspeed "hold" system - JetCat do. This will give you a set approach speed. (There are 2 modes - max speed limit and speed hold).
However, as you know, airspeed doesn't relate directly to stall.
Weight of aircraft, relating to G forces also have an effect.
I would look into a "real" stall warning device - I used to work on jets and saw them on there - like a paddle that gets sucked up into the airflow when buffeting starts.
I would look into that, and maybe one of the manufacturers has something already.
If not there are loads of articles on how to build your own telemetry sensor - a microswitch connected to the paddle arrangement maybe?
There is a thread on the subject here http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...=581069&page=2
And some ideas here - http://code7700.com/g-450_stall_warning.html
Hope that of use - anyway, that's my 5c worth
Dave
06-12-2013, 01:38 PM
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I was interested in the Eagletree system, but I am considering a new radio also, as my 9303 is seven years old and I'm thinking of replacing it.
Be nice to buy a system that incorporates both features, for less money.
I looked at the air speed link, but it only tells of the installation, not how to program alerts.
Where can I find more information on programming it and the types of alarms it has?
A warning about 10mph above stall and then increasing in freq untill the stall occurs, is what I'd like.
Be nice to buy a system that incorporates both features, for less money.
I looked at the air speed link, but it only tells of the installation, not how to program alerts.
Where can I find more information on programming it and the types of alarms it has?
A warning about 10mph above stall and then increasing in freq untill the stall occurs, is what I'd like.
06-12-2013, 01:42 PM
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Thanks Dave but, I think the AOA indicator for models is a work in progress.
I'm looking for a more simple buy it, install it approach.
You're right though, the AOA is the most accurate way to go.
I'm looking for a more simple buy it, install it approach.
You're right though, the AOA is the most accurate way to go.
06-12-2013, 02:17 PM
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ORIGINAL: Pete S-RCU
I was interested in the Eagletree system, but I am considering a new radio also, as my 9303 is seven years old and I'm thinking of replacing it.
Be nice to buy a system that incorporates both features, for less money.
I looked at the air speed link, but it only tells of the installation, not how to program alerts.
Where can I find more information on programming it and the types of alarms it has?
A warning about 10mph above stall and then increasing in freq untill the stall occurs, is what I'd like.
I was interested in the Eagletree system, but I am considering a new radio also, as my 9303 is seven years old and I'm thinking of replacing it.
Be nice to buy a system that incorporates both features, for less money.
I looked at the air speed link, but it only tells of the installation, not how to program alerts.
Where can I find more information on programming it and the types of alarms it has?
A warning about 10mph above stall and then increasing in freq untill the stall occurs, is what I'd like.
06-12-2013, 02:47 PM
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ORIGINAL: czorzella
The Spektrum telemetry measures airspeed from approximately 15 MPH to 350 MPH. In order to receive stall warnings, you must either configure minimum speed threshold on your radio and / or the STI application on your iphone.
The Spektrum telemetry measures airspeed from approximately 15 MPH to 350 MPH. In order to receive stall warnings, you must either configure minimum speed threshold on your radio and / or the STI application on your iphone.
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06-12-2013, 03:58 PM
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I don't have a cell phone I can use for that.
I have a Trac Phone, only makes phone calls, no bells or whistles.
Any other options, I thought the xmtr had a vibrate feature, but I would prefer an audible sound alert too.
I have a Trac Phone, only makes phone calls, no bells or whistles.
Any other options, I thought the xmtr had a vibrate feature, but I would prefer an audible sound alert too.
06-12-2013, 05:58 PM
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ORIGINAL: Pete S-RCU
I don't have a cell phone I can use for that.
I have a Trac Phone, only makes phone calls, no bells or whistles.
Any other options, I thought the xmtr had a vibrate feature, but I would prefer an audible sound alert too.
I don't have a cell phone I can use for that.
I have a Trac Phone, only makes phone calls, no bells or whistles.
Any other options, I thought the xmtr had a vibrate feature, but I would prefer an audible sound alert too.
06-12-2013, 06:44 PM
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ORIGINAL: Pete S-RCU
I don't have a cell phone I can use for that.
I have a Trac Phone, only makes phone calls, no bells or whistles.
Any other options, I thought the xmtr had a vibrate feature, but I would prefer an audible sound alert too.
I don't have a cell phone I can use for that.
I have a Trac Phone, only makes phone calls, no bells or whistles.
Any other options, I thought the xmtr had a vibrate feature, but I would prefer an audible sound alert too.
Andy
06-13-2013, 06:00 AM
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RE: Let's talk DX18 here!
OK, that's what I hoped.
Just to be sure, will this xmtr work with all my current receivers?
AR 9100 with four SPM9545 receivers, AR7000, and a AR9210?
What else do I need besides the DX18, for a stall warning setup?
Just to be sure, will this xmtr work with all my current receivers?
AR 9100 with four SPM9545 receivers, AR7000, and a AR9210?
What else do I need besides the DX18, for a stall warning setup?