*** CG Wizard *** by Digitech
04-14-2017, 11:51 AM
#28
i think cheaper to build as alluminium ones , if you drop ours or theirs i am sure both sensors are damaged, no question about that. however a spare sensor doesnt costs the world.
we wanted a Simple System easy to understand , not supply to much data. just the manufacturers CG drawn on the fuselage , and the only thing you need to give into the app is the distance between front and aft sensors.
The Build in laser then helps you to see where the balance point is , you can compare this data with the Blanace point shown on your Tablet or Phone.
Iphone and android Compatible.
it works on Bluetooth , has its own powersupply.
we use USB cables for communication between the central box and sensors.
we wanted as simple possible and affordable for everyone.
we did NOT wanted any shrink tube anywhere so we Print a Central box.
good equipment doesnt have to be Expensive.
als with all techniques today and affordable electronics of the shelf we managed to keep the price almost half of that of our competition .
we use auto calibration.
we use a Laser to Pinpoint your EXACT position of the CG of your aircraft.
these are all simple tools that make the CG wizard extremely easy to work with.
Here is a Short Video of my Partner who did most of the design , i just changed it a little bit and added some stuff. :-)
NOTE : the device you see is the Prototype , the Small Centralbox with laser is the endproduct.
the pictures show the latest model of sensor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ipWWz4GDmc&feature=youtu.be
Last edited by digitech; 04-14-2017 at 11:57 AM.
04-14-2017, 12:18 PM
#29
So you need to know the distance between the sensors, the distance between the cg and the rear sensor and the cg position? Are these not the same measurements that are required by 'the competition'?
04-14-2017, 12:24 PM
#32
No.
you need CG on the fuselage
you need distance between back sensor and front sensor that is all you type into the app.
the app shows you immidiatly where the CG is at the moment.
using the laser you can see where that point is on the fuselage.
i think its far more easyer , i worked with both of them.
you need CG on the fuselage
you need distance between back sensor and front sensor that is all you type into the app.
the app shows you immidiatly where the CG is at the moment.
using the laser you can see where that point is on the fuselage.
i think its far more easyer , i worked with both of them.
04-14-2017, 12:27 PM
#34
however if you had a broken sensor and its replaced it needs a new "learning"curve , that can be user done , and you will need a calibrated weight.
its not rocket sience , it can be done, however we can do it for free for you , but indeed if your to far away we can set it up for you over email.
04-14-2017, 12:40 PM
#39
well i am having a holiday from 23-30th after that its full time production , we have orders allready came in so first in first out.
i think a foamy should be no issue , considering i can weight a part that weighted 69 gram , on all 3 sensors.
04-14-2017, 12:40 PM
#40
You seem to be missing my point (or avoiding it)! To compare the the position of the laser with the distance in the app, you have to measure it. Therefore you have to do more than just measure the distance between the front and rear sensors and look at the app. Now don't get me wrong the laser is a great idea, and it may be easier for some people to use, but you need to know exactly the same measurements as you do with the Xicoy unit.
04-14-2017, 12:47 PM
#41
no we didnt want to do that , you just shift your weight around. Trouble with these are that it is easy to make a mistake where you want to add weight.
when your building you know roughly where the weight goes , mostly its only a few mm of.
moving a battery wil most of the time do the job.
here is a screenshot of the Android app , when put in landscape mode it will show you the weight and the CG.
when your building you know roughly where the weight goes , mostly its only a few mm of.
moving a battery wil most of the time do the job.
here is a screenshot of the Android app , when put in landscape mode it will show you the weight and the CG.
04-14-2017, 12:56 PM
#42
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You seem to be missing my point (or avoiding it)! To compare the the position of the laser with the distance in the app, you have to measure it. Therefore you have to do more than just measure the distance between the front and rear sensors and look at the app. Now don't get me wrong the laser is a great idea, and it may be easier for some people to use, but you need to know exactly the same measurements as you do with the Xicoy unit.
Yes. From what I understand it's just like xicoy. You measure between the main sensors. You measure from main to the nose sensors. Then measure from main to the cg. I was going to buy a xicoy and use my work laser. This product incorporated a laser. Less programming. Cheaper materials. So lower price. As long as it's persice it's benifical. But if you have to " move" the weight around to balance. Where is the advantage over a standard EZ balancer. And you don't have to measure anything? 8
04-14-2017, 12:57 PM
#43
You seem to be missing my point (or avoiding it)! To compare the the position of the laser with the distance in the app, you have to measure it. Therefore you have to do more than just measure the distance between the front and rear sensors and look at the app. Now don't get me wrong the laser is a great idea, and it may be easier for some people to use, but you need to know exactly the same measurements as you do with the Xicoy unit.
then it shows you the current CG.
since you measured (with laser) allready the Zeropoint between aft sensor and CG you know the number.
then you only have to shift the weight until the number is the same as seen in the app.
there is no need for a 50 page manual believe me.
maybe we misunderstood each other , but the video exactually explains it all
04-14-2017, 01:04 PM
#45
Yes. From what I understand it's just like xicoy. You measure between the main sensors. You measure from main to the nose sensors. Then measure from main to the cg. I was going to buy a xicoy and use my work laser. This product incorporated a laser. Less programming. Cheaper materials. So lower price. As long as it's persice it's benifical. But if you have to " move" the weight around to balance. Where is the advantage over a standard EZ balancer. And you don't have to measure anything? 8
without anyone helping you and finding the CG on the spot and on the gram.
04-15-2017, 06:29 AM
#49
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Did a German engineer design this? Only the Germans would come up with such an elegant way to avoid having to mark a spot on the wings with a sharpie and pick the plane up with their fingers.