Powerbox Core radio and set up thread.
04-22-2020, 01:54 AM
#476
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The cost of producing something for a limited market makes no sense, in Europe we put Mercury’s in a Joker, it’s the future. I had customers not wanting to leave Nicad batteries and click click switches, but now they laugh at the old ways.
Having an Rx with power supply plugged in and separate gyro wires in a high end model just makes no sense, it’s numerous points of failure. I know we have all experience good reliability with these set ups, but it’s not the future...which Core is.
Having an Rx with power supply plugged in and separate gyro wires in a high end model just makes no sense, it’s numerous points of failure. I know we have all experience good reliability with these set ups, but it’s not the future...which Core is.
04-22-2020, 04:15 AM
#477
Larger receivers
Dave,
It isn’t the same thing. Firstly, a lot of people are using the Core in much smaller airframes, the additional cost can also be a factor - in Australia the expanders are quite $$ when a simple rx will often do the job where more channels, not all the redundant power etc isn’t required.
Mike.
It isn’t the same thing. Firstly, a lot of people are using the Core in much smaller airframes, the additional cost can also be a factor - in Australia the expanders are quite $$ when a simple rx will often do the job where more channels, not all the redundant power etc isn’t required.
Mike.
The cost of producing something for a limited market makes no sense, in Europe we put Mercury’s in a Joker, it’s the future. I had customers not wanting to leave Nicad batteries and click click switches, but now they laugh at the old ways.
Having an Rx with power supply plugged in and separate gyro wires in a high end model just makes no sense, it’s numerous points of failure. I know we have all experience good reliability with these set ups, but it’s not the future...which Core is.
Having an Rx with power supply plugged in and separate gyro wires in a high end model just makes no sense, it’s numerous points of failure. I know we have all experience good reliability with these set ups, but it’s not the future...which Core is.
04-22-2020, 05:21 AM
#478
Dave,
It isn’t the same thing. Firstly, a lot of people are using the Core in much smaller airframes, the additional cost can also be a factor - in Australia the expanders are quite $$ when a simple rx will often do the job where more channels, not all the redundant power etc isn’t required.
Mike.
It isn’t the same thing. Firstly, a lot of people are using the Core in much smaller airframes, the additional cost can also be a factor - in Australia the expanders are quite $$ when a simple rx will often do the job where more channels, not all the redundant power etc isn’t required.
Mike.
My current radio still has the best selection of sensors IMHO, and it has more capability than I will ever use. I really like CORE, it has great interface that can be configured to your taste and has very interesting programming. I'll keep watching the development of this system with interest.
04-22-2020, 06:30 AM
#479
Looks like we will mixed up little bit of PowerBox plans, our new line of Elite Sensors will work with they protocol as well. The Jeti, Mutliplex, HoTT protocols are done, Futaba SBus almost done and next in line will be Spektrum and PB.
04-22-2020, 08:24 AM
#482
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04-22-2020, 09:39 AM
#483
The way I see it a 12 channel Rx would be a nice one box solution for replacing other brand Rx in older airplanes. Not very progressive though. And it might hurt sales of powerboxes, the company’s bread and butter. But really there is no difference going to a two Rx setup, 5+5, 7+5, 7+7. Just the form factor. Cost about the same. Splitting up the Rx location makes sense also for a lot of reasons, better diversity, shorter servo cable runs, etc. Maybe PB just needs to promote that concept a little better?
04-23-2020, 09:07 AM
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FCC ID 2ASCM-PBXCORE ( 2ASCM -PBXCORE ) CORE, remote control for models manufactured by PowerBox-Systems GmbH
I found this on the internet but didn't see in the manual.
I found this on the internet but didn't see in the manual.
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05-02-2020, 10:40 PM
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I am waiting for my CORE, so I am starting to plan my various swap overs. Most of my current models use PowerBox systems so it should mostly be fairy straight forward. I do however have two jets with EmcoTech DSPI 2018 Power Distribution systems. Both have two S-bus receivers plugged in. Would these also just be a change of receivers like the PowerBox units?
Thanks for the advice.
JanR
Thanks for the advice.
JanR
05-03-2020, 07:43 AM
#495
I used the slider for smoke and a cutoff switch so I didn't turn on the radio with flow and fill the pipe with fluid by mistake. Worked great.
You can use a virtual switch as well with throttle and smoke so the smoke does not come un under 1/4 throttle or so.
You can use a virtual switch as well with throttle and smoke so the smoke does not come un under 1/4 throttle or so.
05-11-2020, 10:11 PM
#496
Now I have my new Powerbox jet Smoke Pump and I have the same kind of questions, funny really. The jet pump has a new feature where positive values (0-100) accelerate a steady stream of smoke while negative values give smoke pulses of varying length. It's cool alright but now I won't have the first half of my left lever (-100-0) as a safety. And I don't want to be fussing with finding the center detent exactly to stop smoke. Because I don't like smoke anyway! Ah, peer pressure. I'll need to have an on/off safety switch like you have Aero, still want smoke at low throttle settings, but what I would really like is to have a switch that can not only disable the lever but reverse it. C'mon CORE, you can do anything!
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05-11-2020, 10:30 PM
#497
On that note I have been a busy boy trying to learn the CORE and Royal while setting up a new Mephisto. Ever had a jet with tailerons or thrust vectoring? I hadn't. So I'm starting to see how the CORE works and when it meets it's limitations. For the most part I am enjoying the process. But to be all things to all people it has some work to do. I like that it is fun to use and has great potential. It will also be nice when all of the different Powerbox products are more fully integrated and streamlined. It's kind of a drag to have to use degraded modes with other Powerbox products, or to see no mention of the CORE P2Bus system in a Royal SRS manual. These are not insurmountable obstacles and won't affect the end result (a flying aircraft) in any way, but addressing them will enhance the product line, so that's on my Christmas Wish List!
05-12-2020, 12:21 PM
#498
1.85 for CORE is out, I updated yesterday evening, no issues.
- Voice list modified to have a better overlook of the messages
- Timer Voice Alarm
- Bigger notes widget
- Improved keyboard function
- Bugfixed toggle switches
- Bugfixed model loading without receiver binding
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05-13-2020, 12:37 AM
#500
Just received the first vario.
Tiny , lightweight, and seems very accurate, certainly in temperature at least.
... and the Core shows, correctly, HEIGHT from launch point, not altitude which relates to sea level ( unless you are flying at sea level).
The glider guys, and during lockdown I have converted two gliders, a Blanik and my Paritech DG 300 to turbine power, will be well pleased with another quality PB product.
Core just keeps getting ever better and more capable.
Tiny , lightweight, and seems very accurate, certainly in temperature at least.
... and the Core shows, correctly, HEIGHT from launch point, not altitude which relates to sea level ( unless you are flying at sea level).
The glider guys, and during lockdown I have converted two gliders, a Blanik and my Paritech DG 300 to turbine power, will be well pleased with another quality PB product.
Core just keeps getting ever better and more capable.