Bavarian Demon Cortex PRO is here!!
09-10-2018, 09:48 PM
#576
Also please note that in the case of your setup if the 2.4 recivers fail you will loose the gyro control since R900 is directly connected to CB200.
If you prefer gyro control in the event of lose of 2.4 recivers... plug the R900 into port A of Cortex Pro and your second 2.4 recivers into SAT2 of the CB200. This way when R900 has taken over you will still have gyro control..
David
09-11-2018, 04:21 AM
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I am flying my jets with this setup, bringing it one step further.
Tested. Very satisfied. Already saved my SU25 when both 2,4 receivers Q-value went to 0% in a "polluted" area
EGIL
I am flying my jets with this setup, bringing it one step further.
Tested. Very satisfied. Already saved my SU25 when both 2,4 receivers Q-value went to 0% in a "polluted" area
EGIL
09-11-2018, 04:27 AM
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https://scontent-arn.xx.fbcdn.net/v/...df&oe=5C293B5B
I am flying my jets with this setup, bringing it one step further.
Tested. Very satisfied. Already saved my SU25 when both 2,4 receivers Q-value went to 0% in a "polluted" area
EGIL
I am flying my jets with this setup, bringing it one step further.
Tested. Very satisfied. Already saved my SU25 when both 2,4 receivers Q-value went to 0% in a "polluted" area
EGIL
09-11-2018, 04:40 AM
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I feel there is a missing link between the CB200 and 400 here for sure. I have a lot of models that are good candidates for the CB200, but unfortunately that is not an option as long as it doesn't regulate voltage.
I very much hope Jeti releases something in between in the future. A CB200 size package with voltage regulation + third input - BEC outputs - the insane size - the rather high price tag.
As for Egil's config, I'm running a similar setup using rsat2. Since they don't have multiple exbus output you clearly have to give up something. I my case, that is having the backup 2.4 be stabilized. So I have only my primary rx through the cortex, the secondary and tertiary rxes directly to the CB400. Provides the same level of rx redundancy, but loses stabilization a little easier.
09-11-2018, 04:56 AM
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After starting to use the RC-swiches (below) together with CB400, all light controllers, sequencers and other "boxes" are kicked out of my models, and setups are very clean.
Controls and power directly out of CB400. Finished !
Egil
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Controls and power directly out of CB400. Finished !
Egil
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/dr-mad-t...___store=en_us
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09-11-2018, 05:00 AM
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For example my A-10 couldn't fit one even if I wanted to. A CB200 will serve nicely there, but having to run an external BEC kinda defeats the purpose of redundant power inputs.
Jan
09-11-2018, 09:11 AM
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For those interested, there are TONS more at https://www.facebook.com/FreewingA10TurbineConversion/
CortexPro stabilized - obviously
09-11-2018, 09:44 AM
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https://scontent-arn.xx.fbcdn.net/v/...df&oe=5C293B5B
I am flying my jets with this setup, bringing it one step further.
Tested. Very satisfied. Already saved my SU25 when both 2,4 receivers Q-value went to 0% in a "polluted" area
EGIL
I am flying my jets with this setup, bringing it one step further.
Tested. Very satisfied. Already saved my SU25 when both 2,4 receivers Q-value went to 0% in a "polluted" area
EGIL
David
09-12-2018, 06:50 AM
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Danny should correct me if I am wrong but I think that another notable difference is that the R3RSW is not a "REX family" receiver, so it has slightly lower downlink power than the REX family. I've noticed more link alarms with the R3RSW than with the REX series for that reason .. even though the uplink, which determines controllability, is the same in both cases, as is the fundamental receiver sensitivity.
I really don't get the dual use of the R3RSW as an electronic switch. I thought it was a pretty cool feature and set up a few planes that way, but unlike the non-US RSW, the R3RSW consumes too much power to stay plugged in between flying sessions and if you forget to unplug it, you drain the batteries. The non-US version has a much smaller current draw like the magnetic switch and would be much nicer. So I no longer use the R3RSW as a switch.
Dave
I really don't get the dual use of the R3RSW as an electronic switch. I thought it was a pretty cool feature and set up a few planes that way, but unlike the non-US RSW, the R3RSW consumes too much power to stay plugged in between flying sessions and if you forget to unplug it, you drain the batteries. The non-US version has a much smaller current draw like the magnetic switch and would be much nicer. So I no longer use the R3RSW as a switch.
Dave
09-12-2018, 09:30 AM
#589
The reason the low power RC switches are not sold here is purely economic. Each version would have to be FCC’d separately at a cost of $9K-$11K each. So Jeti added the switch functionality to the R3.
Danny
Danny
09-13-2018, 11:48 AM
#590
Danny should correct me if I am wrong but I think that another notable difference is that the R3RSW is not a "REX family" receiver, so it has slightly lower downlink power than the REX family. I've noticed more link alarms with the R3RSW than with the REX series for that reason .. even though the uplink, which determines controllability, is the same in both cases, as is the fundamental receiver sensitivity.
I really don't get the dual use of the R3RSW as an electronic switch. I thought it was a pretty cool feature and set up a few planes that way, but unlike the non-US RSW, the R3RSW consumes too much power to stay plugged in between flying sessions and if you forget to unplug it, you drain the batteries. The non-US version has a much smaller current draw like the magnetic switch and would be much nicer. So I no longer use the R3RSW as a switch.
Dave
I really don't get the dual use of the R3RSW as an electronic switch. I thought it was a pretty cool feature and set up a few planes that way, but unlike the non-US RSW, the R3RSW consumes too much power to stay plugged in between flying sessions and if you forget to unplug it, you drain the batteries. The non-US version has a much smaller current draw like the magnetic switch and would be much nicer. So I no longer use the R3RSW as a switch.
Dave
It is right that it uses more power, but I dont think that is a problem. I connect batteries in the morning, and disconnect them in the evening. Have even forgot them several days. Is it 20 mA in standby.....? That is many hours .
REX3 as primary and secondary receiver has several advantages. I can make 2 ExBus outputs, and even a Digital Input to check my fuel level in Preflight Check.
Egil
09-13-2018, 11:56 AM
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https://scontent-arn.xx.fbcdn.net/v/...df&oe=5C293B5B
I am flying my jets with this setup, bringing it one step further.
Tested. Very satisfied. Already saved my SU25 when both 2,4 receivers Q-value went to 0% in a "polluted" area
EGIL
I am flying my jets with this setup, bringing it one step further.
Tested. Very satisfied. Already saved my SU25 when both 2,4 receivers Q-value went to 0% in a "polluted" area
EGIL
And the extra power cable to CortexPro is no longer needed as the gyro now is powered from both Rx1 and Rx2 (CB400)
I have used this setup for a long time, and so far, I see no reason to change it.
Egil
09-13-2018, 11:58 AM
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https://scontent-arn.xx.fbcdn.net/v/...df&oe=5C293B5B
I am flying my jets with this setup, bringing it one step further.
Tested. Very satisfied. Already saved my SU25 when both 2,4 receivers Q-value went to 0% in a "polluted" area
EGIL
I am flying my jets with this setup, bringing it one step further.
Tested. Very satisfied. Already saved my SU25 when both 2,4 receivers Q-value went to 0% in a "polluted" area
EGIL
And the extra power cable to CortexPro is no longer needed as the gyro now is powered from both Rx1 and Rx2 (CB400)
I have used this setup for a long time, and so far, I see no reason to change it.
Egil
09-24-2018, 11:57 PM
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The additional power cable is always needed !!! Even in this setup.
Every Rx port is made for 200mA (at least on the CB200, not sure about the 400).
2 REX receiver and the CORTEXpro my end up at 230-240mA. DANGER !
Please DO USE the additional cable as mentioned, at least until anything else is officially reported.
Edit: just realized you have a cable from the secondary receiver to Rx2, and the 900MHz rx on Ext1. Can the 400 switch between 3 receivers? That was new to me....
Still: the additional power cable is needed !
Every Rx port is made for 200mA (at least on the CB200, not sure about the 400).
2 REX receiver and the CORTEXpro my end up at 230-240mA. DANGER !
Please DO USE the additional cable as mentioned, at least until anything else is officially reported.
Edit: just realized you have a cable from the secondary receiver to Rx2, and the 900MHz rx on Ext1. Can the 400 switch between 3 receivers? That was new to me....
Still: the additional power cable is needed !
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09-26-2018, 02:01 AM
#595
The additional power cable is always needed !!! Even in this setup.
Every Rx port is made for 200mA (at least on the CB200, not sure about the 400).
2 REX receiver and the CORTEXpro my end up at 230-240mA. DANGER !
Please DO USE the additional cable as mentioned, at least until anything else is officially reported.
Edit: just realized you have a cable from the secondary receiver to Rx2, and the 900MHz rx on Ext1. Can the 400 switch between 3 receivers? That was new to me....
Still: the additional power cable is needed !
Every Rx port is made for 200mA (at least on the CB200, not sure about the 400).
2 REX receiver and the CORTEXpro my end up at 230-240mA. DANGER !
Please DO USE the additional cable as mentioned, at least until anything else is officially reported.
Edit: just realized you have a cable from the secondary receiver to Rx2, and the 900MHz rx on Ext1. Can the 400 switch between 3 receivers? That was new to me....
Still: the additional power cable is needed !
But where am I doing my mistake?
You say that 2 REX3 and CortexPro can end up at 240mA. They are powered from both Rx1 AND Rx2 on my CB400. That is 400mA..?
I have no problem adding extra power, but I did not see why... Please tell me what I do not see here.
I have also wondered ........ Are there no worries connected to the fact that you ask us to connect servo power to Rx power on CB400?
Egil
09-26-2018, 03:02 AM
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This is the problem, it's not.
The 2 ports are separated by Jeti, as meant to carry one receiver each.
The CORTEX's power bus "overrides" this separation, which does not result in summing the 2 values up, but in the worst case it stays with 200mA, and then a diode can get shot. This happened before, so please stay safe and add this little cable.
The 2 ports are separated by Jeti, as meant to carry one receiver each.
The CORTEX's power bus "overrides" this separation, which does not result in summing the 2 values up, but in the worst case it stays with 200mA, and then a diode can get shot. This happened before, so please stay safe and add this little cable.
09-26-2018, 03:43 PM
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This is the problem, it's not.
The 2 ports are separated by Jeti, as meant to carry one receiver each.
The CORTEX's power bus "overrides" this separation, which does not result in summing the 2 values up, but in the worst case it stays with 200mA, and then a diode can get shot. This happened before, so please stay safe and add this little cable.
The 2 ports are separated by Jeti, as meant to carry one receiver each.
The CORTEX's power bus "overrides" this separation, which does not result in summing the 2 values up, but in the worst case it stays with 200mA, and then a diode can get shot. This happened before, so please stay safe and add this little cable.
09-27-2018, 12:40 AM
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Yes, definitely. As per the manual:
"Note for Jeti connection:
For Jeti integration and telemetry feedback from a suitable distribution box through the CORTEXpro (e.g. Jeti CentralBox, Emcotec DUPLEX-Edition,
etc.), the EX-bus protocol must be used!
The primary receiver must be connected to port B on the CORTEXpro, the secondary receiver to port A. Then connect output 6 to CB‘s Rx1 port, output
5 to Rx2. In addition, route a standard patch cable (signal line can stay) from any CB servo output port to port 4 on the CORTEXpro."
If you now want to use a 900MHz rx on top, pull the cable running to Rx2 on the CB out of port 5 on the CORTEXpro and plug it into your 900MHz rx. Done.
"Note for Jeti connection:
For Jeti integration and telemetry feedback from a suitable distribution box through the CORTEXpro (e.g. Jeti CentralBox, Emcotec DUPLEX-Edition,
etc.), the EX-bus protocol must be used!
The primary receiver must be connected to port B on the CORTEXpro, the secondary receiver to port A. Then connect output 6 to CB‘s Rx1 port, output
5 to Rx2. In addition, route a standard patch cable (signal line can stay) from any CB servo output port to port 4 on the CORTEXpro."
If you now want to use a 900MHz rx on top, pull the cable running to Rx2 on the CB out of port 5 on the CORTEXpro and plug it into your 900MHz rx. Done.
09-27-2018, 05:39 AM
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Yes, definitely. As per the manual:
"Note for Jeti connection:
For Jeti integration and telemetry feedback from a suitable distribution box through the CORTEXpro (e.g. Jeti CentralBox, Emcotec DUPLEX-Edition,
etc.), the EX-bus protocol must be used!
The primary receiver must be connected to port B on the CORTEXpro, the secondary receiver to port A. Then connect output 6 to CB‘s Rx1 port, output
5 to Rx2. In addition, route a standard patch cable (signal line can stay) from any CB servo output port to port 4 on the CORTEXpro."
If you now want to use a 900MHz rx on top, pull the cable running to Rx2 on the CB out of port 5 on the CORTEXpro and plug it into your 900MHz rx. Done.
"Note for Jeti connection:
For Jeti integration and telemetry feedback from a suitable distribution box through the CORTEXpro (e.g. Jeti CentralBox, Emcotec DUPLEX-Edition,
etc.), the EX-bus protocol must be used!
The primary receiver must be connected to port B on the CORTEXpro, the secondary receiver to port A. Then connect output 6 to CB‘s Rx1 port, output
5 to Rx2. In addition, route a standard patch cable (signal line can stay) from any CB servo output port to port 4 on the CORTEXpro."
If you now want to use a 900MHz rx on top, pull the cable running to Rx2 on the CB out of port 5 on the CORTEXpro and plug it into your 900MHz rx. Done.
Thanks!
Dan
09-27-2018, 07:55 AM
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This is the problem, it's not.
The 2 ports are separated by Jeti, as meant to carry one receiver each.
The CORTEX's power bus "overrides" this separation, which does not result in summing the 2 values up, but in the worst case it stays with 200mA, and then a diode can get shot. This happened before, so please stay safe and add this little cable.
The 2 ports are separated by Jeti, as meant to carry one receiver each.
The CORTEX's power bus "overrides" this separation, which does not result in summing the 2 values up, but in the worst case it stays with 200mA, and then a diode can get shot. This happened before, so please stay safe and add this little cable.
Thanks
Egil