Powerbox Core radio and set up thread.
05-09-2021, 08:14 AM
#952
Thread Starter
05-09-2021, 08:43 AM
#953
Junior Member
I saw the differential wizard today in person, pretty cool and easy to use, you can assign it to a knob an adjust it on the fly till you find the percentage that gives you the results you want. Also the Core internal telemetry comes up without a receiver bound.
Good stuff and very happy with the constant stream of updates and Richard and the crew providing what pilots are asking for.
Good stuff and very happy with the constant stream of updates and Richard and the crew providing what pilots are asking for.
05-09-2021, 08:46 AM
#954
The part that confused me is the "assign the elevator trim..." as the screen does not show how to associate a function or a trim to a flight mode. Only how to exclude functions; no mention of trims.
So I simply selected each flight mode and applied trim after defining fade-in time and now see that the Flight Mode 'fade-in" timing matches the Function "Run time".
Cheers
05-09-2021, 10:13 AM
#957
iGyro SAT ?
Has any come up with a iGyro SAT docking station? Essentially wondering giving the iGyro setup & sensor input logic built into the receivers and new generation PowerBoxes (Pioneer, Competition SR2), do I need iGyro SAT sensors in each model or can I simply move sensor from model to model?
05-10-2021, 05:35 AM
#959
Telemetry question
I am strongly considering buying the Core. Actually, I'm calling Danny today to order one.
My question is concerning GPS telemetry speed and altitude. The previous three brands, all of the GPS speed and altitude were way behind. Most of the time the numbers they would speak were where the jet was a couple seconds ago. Meantime the jet is at the other end of the field, slower/faster and higher/lower. I have a buddy that flies the Core and another brand by Indicated Airspeed. He is very happy with the IAS telemetry. I want to know if the GPS speed/altitude is just as fast?
My question is concerning GPS telemetry speed and altitude. The previous three brands, all of the GPS speed and altitude were way behind. Most of the time the numbers they would speak were where the jet was a couple seconds ago. Meantime the jet is at the other end of the field, slower/faster and higher/lower. I have a buddy that flies the Core and another brand by Indicated Airspeed. He is very happy with the IAS telemetry. I want to know if the GPS speed/altitude is just as fast?
05-10-2021, 06:51 AM
#961
CORE receivers can be updated from the CORE TX. The Mercury update still must be done via the terminal PC software.
For the future I expect that Richard will come out with products downstream the receivers that can be updated too.
The CORE P2 protocol is able to do so.
BR
Dirk
CB Elektronics
05-10-2021, 06:57 AM
#962
Mercury and other PowerBoxes as well as other devices (SparkSwitches, Gyro's, etc.) updateable via Mobile Terminal for iOS and/or Android connected via BlueComm adapter - no PC required.
05-10-2021, 09:21 AM
#963
New model set up in CORE, this one is my Skymaster Cougar F-9F. On this aircraft the ailerons act as flaperons and there are also additional flaps mounted in the body. So I assigned the Aileron L&R function to servos 1&2 and the Flap L&R function to servos 1&2 and 3&4. I'm just throwing that out here in case there is a better way or a preferred way to do this type of set up. Thanks
05-10-2021, 09:42 AM
#965
New model set up in CORE, this one is my Skymaster Cougar F-9F. On this aircraft the ailerons act as flaperons and there are also additional flaps mounted in the body. So I assigned the Aileron L&R function to servos 1&2 and the Flap L&R function to servos 1&2 and 3&4. I'm just throwing that out here in case there is a better way or a preferred way to do this type of set up. Thanks
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05-10-2021, 01:03 PM
#967
It will work but might not be the “best” way to do it. It might result in some odd curves. I’ll check out MP’s tutorial as a refresher anyway.
My flap switch is flight modes so I can have elevator compensation trim move at flap speed. Hopefully slowing the flap speed won’t affect aileron speed. Shouldn’t. It was easy enough to to do on my DX-18.
My flap switch is flight modes so I can have elevator compensation trim move at flap speed. Hopefully slowing the flap speed won’t affect aileron speed. Shouldn’t. It was easy enough to to do on my DX-18.
Last edited by husafreak; 05-11-2021 at 05:23 AM.
05-11-2021, 04:20 AM
#969
Receivers, yes if CORE connected to Wi-Fi or if previously downloaded binaries are present on Tx; Mercury not updateable from CORE
Mercury and other PowerBoxes as well as other devices (SparkSwitches, Gyro's, etc.) updateable via Mobile Terminal for iOS and/or Android connected via BlueComm adapter - no PC required.
Mercury and other PowerBoxes as well as other devices (SparkSwitches, Gyro's, etc.) updateable via Mobile Terminal for iOS and/or Android connected via BlueComm adapter - no PC required.
05-11-2021, 06:10 AM
#971
In my mind, the five and seven channel rx's are not meant for "big" stuff. Five's for park flyer types, sevens for such as F3A Pattern models and like sized electrics. Bigger stuff like gassers of various sizes, need what I'm calling "full range" rx's.
That's why some have suggested that pairing lower channel count rx's with top end rx's, should refrain from assigning critical flight controls to "Park Flyer" type rx's. Gear, flaps and so on are "close in" functions as the ranges might be similar to a "Park Flyer" model.
That's why some have suggested that pairing lower channel count rx's with top end rx's, should refrain from assigning critical flight controls to "Park Flyer" type rx's. Gear, flaps and so on are "close in" functions as the ranges might be similar to a "Park Flyer" model.
5 channel receivers are more than “ Park Fliers”. They are full range receivers but with only 5 servo outputs.
My 5 receiver has many flights in my glider with four servos and electric motor, at extreme range and heights and the v speak Vario is working fine too.
No reason, too, why one cannot swap I Sat Gyros between models. The software is in the receiver so as long as the sensor is replaced to the position and orientation when configured, no problem.
Check function and go fly !
05-12-2021, 03:36 AM
#973
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Changes ?
Considering the Core, and wondering whether very many of you guys have made any changes to the switch configurations, ie, locking switch, etc ? Or are the vast majority just using it stock ?
My current TX is the JR 12X, so just trying to make it is similar in layout to what I am used to as possible.
Thanks-Mike O
My current TX is the JR 12X, so just trying to make it is similar in layout to what I am used to as possible.
Thanks-Mike O
05-12-2021, 06:10 AM
#975
I also moved onto PB Core, coming from the JR DSX12.
I only have a few models setup on the Core so far, but I can fly between both transmitters and find the standard Core switch layout perfect
I only have a few models setup on the Core so far, but I can fly between both transmitters and find the standard Core switch layout perfect