Bavarian Demon Cortex PRO is here!!
11-28-2016, 02:01 PM
#54
I'm told the SW should be released soon. In the mean time I have beta SW I can send to anyone needing it. Please email me at: [email protected].
12-10-2016, 12:13 PM
#55
A word of caution with the Cortex Pro.
Due to the case and circuit board design, it is very easy to mis-pin the 3 connectors next to the bind socket.
Internally to the gyro, it appears that the +ve and -ve power lines are shared across all connectors, so by mis-pinning one of the connectors that are used to supply power to the gyro (such as when using a dual bus configuration from Jeti) you end up shorting out the power supply to the gyro.
I burned up and destroyed a Jeti CB200 by inadvertently mis-pinning the gyro. The CB200 showed that I drew over 28A and burned it out. It has taken me a while to figure out how I did it, but luckily I found it when I didn't have the CB200 powered up, otherwise the replacement CB200 would have suffered the same fate.
A simple design error that cost me a $200 CB200.
I would recommend that the case and/ or circuit board be redesigned to prevent a mis-pinning of the 3 sockets adjacent to the bind socket.
Photos attached.
Paul
Due to the case and circuit board design, it is very easy to mis-pin the 3 connectors next to the bind socket.
Internally to the gyro, it appears that the +ve and -ve power lines are shared across all connectors, so by mis-pinning one of the connectors that are used to supply power to the gyro (such as when using a dual bus configuration from Jeti) you end up shorting out the power supply to the gyro.
I burned up and destroyed a Jeti CB200 by inadvertently mis-pinning the gyro. The CB200 showed that I drew over 28A and burned it out. It has taken me a while to figure out how I did it, but luckily I found it when I didn't have the CB200 powered up, otherwise the replacement CB200 would have suffered the same fate.
A simple design error that cost me a $200 CB200.
I would recommend that the case and/ or circuit board be redesigned to prevent a mis-pinning of the 3 sockets adjacent to the bind socket.
Photos attached.
Paul
12-14-2016, 06:02 PM
#57
Setup software for the Cortex Pro is now available here:
http://www.bavariandemon.com/en/serv...ware-firmware/
http://www.bavariandemon.com/en/serv...ware-firmware/
12-14-2016, 11:08 PM
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Setup software for the Cortex Pro is now available here:
http://www.bavariandemon.com/en/serv...ware-firmware/
http://www.bavariandemon.com/en/serv...ware-firmware/
Does this update will enable the CB200 (and telemetry sensors) to be visible again through the cortex pro ?
12-15-2016, 04:33 AM
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12-15-2016, 04:44 AM
#60
I have found a way to get Jeti TM with a Cortex Pro at least as a work-around until the new s/w is available.
I'm using a CB200 with 2x R3/RSW receivers in Dual Path, originally with both receivers passing through the Cortex Pro.
I have now set it up where only RX1 is routed through the gyro and RX2 is connected directly to the CB.
On multiple system (TX + RX) power ups, it appears that Jeti defaults to RX1 as the primary receiver and that this source will then have the gyro inputs superimposed on the signals.
If the CB decides to switch to RX2, you will loose the gyro inputs, but that should be the only impact. Disconnecting RX1 proves that, and on reconnecting RX1, the system reverts to using it (with the gyro inputs). I'm not sure what the Jeti RX switching logic is (continually switching to the strongest signal or only on loss of signal) though.
May not be perfect but at least I have restored TM.
Paul
I'm using a CB200 with 2x R3/RSW receivers in Dual Path, originally with both receivers passing through the Cortex Pro.
I have now set it up where only RX1 is routed through the gyro and RX2 is connected directly to the CB.
On multiple system (TX + RX) power ups, it appears that Jeti defaults to RX1 as the primary receiver and that this source will then have the gyro inputs superimposed on the signals.
If the CB decides to switch to RX2, you will loose the gyro inputs, but that should be the only impact. Disconnecting RX1 proves that, and on reconnecting RX1, the system reverts to using it (with the gyro inputs). I'm not sure what the Jeti RX switching logic is (continually switching to the strongest signal or only on loss of signal) though.
May not be perfect but at least I have restored TM.
Paul
12-15-2016, 08:40 AM
#61
I have found a way to get Jeti TM with a Cortex Pro at least as a work-around until the new s/w is available.
I'm using a CB200 with 2x R3/RSW receivers in Dual Path, originally with both receivers passing through the Cortex Pro.
I have now set it up where only RX1 is routed through the gyro and RX2 is connected directly to the CB.
On multiple system (TX + RX) power ups, it appears that Jeti defaults to RX1 as the primary receiver and that this source will then have the gyro inputs superimposed on the signals.
If the CB decides to switch to RX2, you will loose the gyro inputs, but that should be the only impact. Disconnecting RX1 proves that, and on reconnecting RX1, the system reverts to using it (with the gyro inputs). I'm not sure what the Jeti RX switching logic is (continually switching to the strongest signal or only on loss of signal) though.
May not be perfect but at least I have restored TM.
Paul
I'm using a CB200 with 2x R3/RSW receivers in Dual Path, originally with both receivers passing through the Cortex Pro.
I have now set it up where only RX1 is routed through the gyro and RX2 is connected directly to the CB.
On multiple system (TX + RX) power ups, it appears that Jeti defaults to RX1 as the primary receiver and that this source will then have the gyro inputs superimposed on the signals.
If the CB decides to switch to RX2, you will loose the gyro inputs, but that should be the only impact. Disconnecting RX1 proves that, and on reconnecting RX1, the system reverts to using it (with the gyro inputs). I'm not sure what the Jeti RX switching logic is (continually switching to the strongest signal or only on loss of signal) though.
May not be perfect but at least I have restored TM.
Paul
If you connect 2 Rx to the CORTEXpro, then to the CB Rx inputs 1+2, all this via PPM, then you have the Ext port on Rx1 and CB available. Connect these two and the telemetry from the CB will be on the radio.
The Ext port in the CB must be configured as JetiBox mode.
12-20-2016, 06:32 AM
#62
What exactly will this update do? Can I go ahead and program all my servos and match them, etc.... with the CB200 and then bust plug this in downstream with two wires and only have to tweak the Pro gyro then?
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12-22-2016, 07:20 PM
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The update in question will provide bidirectional communication through the Cortex Pro. This will enable telemetry feedback as well as connectivity to the Jeti Central Boxes. For now you can setup via PPM as I discribed previously or EX Bus using a Jeti REX type receiver. Either way allows you to pull telemetry data direct from the CB's.
01-09-2017, 02:24 AM
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The update in question will provide bidirectional communication through the Cortex Pro. This will enable telemetry feedback as well as connectivity to the Jeti Central Boxes. For now you can setup via PPM as I discribed previously or EX Bus using a Jeti REX type receiver. Either way allows you to pull telemetry data direct from the CB's.
Any news how is running the beta software update now ?
Do you have a sw release date estimate ?
Still waiting..
01-09-2017, 04:14 AM
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01-09-2017, 04:36 AM
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Cortex Pro software is released and available here: http://www.bavariandemon.com/en/serv...ware-firmware/
My mistake, I was wondering if update that will provide bidirectionnal communication through the cortexpro is going to be released soon...
Understood that beta tests was on the way.
01-13-2017, 08:17 AM
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Just arrived from Esprit my new Cortex Pro 3 axis gyro. Very intuitive, when you first power it up and install the set-up plug the Cortex will identify your radio communication format. I’m using my Jeti DS-16 and Central Box 200 with two R3-RSW receivers in the EX-UDI mode (like JR X-bus) I think. The next step is to initialize the system by installing the setup plug before power-up. Move your control sticks according to the Quick setup guide. Cortex Pro can stabilize 16 separate channels plus 8 more un-stabilized for a total of 24 channels. The new PC interface is much simpler than the original. One thing I like is the graphic depiction of the gyro’s orientation in your plane. What you see is what you get, nice. I’ll try it after the maiden flight of my Yellow P-38.
01-13-2017, 04:29 PM
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Just arrived from Esprit my new Cortex Pro 3 axis gyro. Very intuitive, when you first power it up and install the set-up plug the Cortex will identify your radio communication format. I’m using my Jeti DS-16 and Central Box 200 with two R3-RSW receivers in the EX-UDI mode (like JR X-bus) I think. The next step is to initialize the system by installing the setup plug before power-up. Move your control sticks according to the Quick setup guide. Cortex Pro can stabilize 16 separate channels plus 8 more un-stabilized for a total of 24 channels. The new PC interface is much simpler than the original. One thing I like is the graphic depiction of the gyro’s orientation in your plane. What you see is what you get, nice. I’ll try it after the maiden flight of my Yellow P-38.
01-13-2017, 04:57 PM
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You are correct but I have not tried to access the CB200 via the device explorer thru the Cortex Pro. Earlier threads lead me to believe this is not yet possible. If this is true you will need to configure the CB200 prior to connecting the Cortex Pro in series. I'm going out of town for a couple of weeks and will try it when I return.
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01-13-2017, 11:09 PM
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You are correct but I have not tried to access the CB200 via the device explorer thru the Cortex Pro. Earlier threads lead me to believe this is not yet possible. If this is true you will need to configure the CB200 prior to connecting the Cortex Pro in series. I'm going out of town for a couple of weeks and will try it when I return.
In that case you have to change the ext port of the CB200 as "Jetibox" and then connect the ext port of the CB200 to either E1 or E2 of the REX receiver... The REX receiver will be primary and the secondary receiver can be any other RX (usually R3)
David
01-14-2017, 03:48 AM
#72
If you want to use a CB200 with cortex pro through ExBus connections, one of the receivers needs to be an REX receiver .
In that case you have to change the ext port of the CB200 as "Jetibox" and then connect the ext port of the CB200 to either E1 or E2 of the REX receiver... The REX receiver will be primary and the secondary receiver can be any other RX (usually R3)
David
In that case you have to change the ext port of the CB200 as "Jetibox" and then connect the ext port of the CB200 to either E1 or E2 of the REX receiver... The REX receiver will be primary and the secondary receiver can be any other RX (usually R3)
David
FYI, the Esprit website EX R3 REX description says in red letters: "This item not for use in the US and Canada..." What's up with that?
Craig
01-14-2017, 12:15 PM
#74
My point taken. This is why I havent got one yet. When the pro first come out and was described and even shown in pictures which also shows on esprits website that you simply connect two RX3's to the pro then to the CB200. But it doesn't work like that. We have to use work arounds to get it to work.
01-15-2017, 01:53 AM
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So if I change one of my EX R3/RSW receivers with an EX R3 REX and switch the setting to "Jetibox", everything will work the same....and I should connect the Cortex Pro to the REX?
FYI, the Esprit website EX R3 REX description says in red letters: "This item not for use in the US and Canada..." What's up with that?
Craig
FYI, the Esprit website EX R3 REX description says in red letters: "This item not for use in the US and Canada..." What's up with that?
Craig