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speedheli 03-20-2019 01:48 PM

Hi Guys,
i´m also a proud Core pilot an addicted to jets...
As Dave showed already the inside and outside features of the core i will share my experiences with Jetcat Turbine Telemetry using a converter from VSpeak. I can get all information including the two text lines from the GSU on the Core telemetry display.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...2c4952f4f8.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...7e16696652.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...7237aefd9a.jpg


Video footage of a JetCat P20 startup sequence:



Note: The dust in this detailed views is hardly visible with naked eyes.... ;)

EB

speedheli 03-20-2019 02:36 PM

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...7adb576e7c.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...6d339ce650.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...679619334d.jpg

The plane is a Fly Fly Foam L39 with a Jetcat P20 and 180+ flights. A nice toy for after-work-flying. It fits in one piece in my car and is normally stored hanging from the ceiling in my workshop.

EB

Springbok Flyer 03-20-2019 08:24 PM

Why is some of the display in English and some in German?

JanR

Dave Wilshere 03-20-2019 10:01 PM

Nice.
He has his Core menu set to his native German language and the V speak part is in English.

heraldoboldrin 03-21-2019 12:15 PM

Nice guys.. my Core is on the Way.. i am looking for temeletry to use with my jetcat.
what you recomended?

pigna 03-21-2019 01:46 PM

Does vspeak works with jetsmunt/xicoy ecu?

heraldoboldrin 03-21-2019 02:59 PM

1 Attachment(s)
Vspeak
update version 1.2 is available:
Changes are:
Option Taxi Tank for FUEL display (
)
  • PowerBox core P²-Bus supported
...or you can read in the current manual:

http://www.vspeak-modell.de/en/downl...ecu_jetcat.pdf

Dave Wilshere 04-19-2019 11:47 AM

Another of my customers flew his Core today in a turbine model, Ben is slowly changing all his models across.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...444758bef6.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...15a0ab70b9.jpg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...078a1c8c76.jpg

RC_MAN 04-20-2019 12:44 PM

Does the Core radio have a receiver that would work with Flite. Metal covered models?

Dave Wilshere 04-20-2019 01:31 PM

Generally the aerial tip would be clear of the flight metal, so yes.

Dave Wilshere 04-21-2019 10:13 AM

Great weekend with three Core radios being used in Sports jets and scale 18 month Vulcan build.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...783fff24f8.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...3895295912.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...8857ba78bb.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...8cfbde4449.jpg

AEROSHELDON 04-21-2019 10:20 AM

Great to see it is in action. Was that the first flight on that Core for the Vulcan build? If so, that's gutsy !

Dave Wilshere 04-21-2019 10:50 AM

The Vulcan has flown a couple of times on JR, but yes first ever flights with his new Core radio on 18 months of solid work.
Why not, it’s the best of everything hardware and electronic design.

AEROSHELDON 04-21-2019 02:23 PM

I like to test anything new to me in something less valuable. Anything can happen, they are made by people. Glad it worked, beautiful plane!!

Dave Wilshere 04-22-2019 12:41 AM

We al know with electronics they can be fine one minute and fail the next, we also know they are incredibly reliable these days. The process we use here is to use all the equipment during the set up, that cycles the electronics multiple times by the time we are ready to fly. The Core system has the best of everything and widgets that show you the Rx’s and power supplies are working. Flying a foamie would not give me any more confidence.


heraldoboldrin 05-02-2019 05:21 PM

someone heard about Core Failure in Europe.. just a few minutes before take off an 747 ??

AEROSHELDON 05-03-2019 03:34 PM

I heard that as well but it could just be a rumor.

dvcam99 05-04-2019 01:51 AM


Originally Posted by heraldoboldrin (Post 12522601)
someone heard about Core Failure in Europe.. just a few minutes before take off an 747 ??

Hello together,

before any rumors were starting I can help you with facts. I know the pilot in personal because we from CB Elektronics delivered the complete 4 ECU telemetry data converter in order to support the Kolibri turbines at this Boeing 747.

1. The CORE TX showed a white screen direct after power on
2. The statement is wrong that the problem just occurs right in front of the take off.
3. In relation to the white scren all setups were lost
4. Power Box Systems (Richard) was informed imediatley and they helped the customer during the weekend
5. It came to the point that it was a possible failure of the SD card inside the CORE TX.
6. After copy all data back to the SD Card the CORE TX was working again. Unfortunatly the B-747 modell setup data file was lost.
7. I had this CORE TX personanly in my hands and all programming again was possible including our telemetry setup.

This CORE TX was sent to PowerBox System last week for further investigation of this issue.

Best regards
Dirk
CB Elektronics

https://www.cb-elektronics.com/
https://www.cb-elektronics.com/p2b-kolibri---ias.html


https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...74081cc6a5.jpg
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https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...3b654fbb3a.jpg

BarracudaHockey 05-04-2019 03:08 AM

Thanks! Nothing like facts from folks on hand.
That sounds like an amazing project.

AEROSHELDON 05-04-2019 06:10 AM

Sounds like F1 racing... it's always the $9 part that gets you.

This is also a lesson on why to always have a computer backup if possible.

dvcam99 05-04-2019 08:31 AM


Originally Posted by BarracudaHockey (Post 12522864)
Thanks! Nothing like facts from folks on hand.
That sounds like an amazing project.

....yes it is an amazing Project. From what I understood they converted this Modell from ducted fan to four Kolibri T35 turbines and the CORE radio.

Below a link to a PDF document with a discription of the project. Only in german but with a lot of pictures.

http://www.mfv.mfv-bassersdorf.ch/Be...umbo%20747.pdf

BR
Dirk
CB Elektronics

heraldoboldrin 05-04-2019 03:30 PM

Good to know.. my Core will arrive soon...

Dave Wilshere 05-22-2019 10:44 AM

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...d2841f033.jpeg
Completed my 100th Core flight last weekend all perfect

E.N.T. 05-22-2019 02:33 PM

Core
 
Who isselling the core in usa?
hmarmaizmd

AEROSHELDON 05-22-2019 02:35 PM

No one yet, they just passed FCC and are waiting for the final paperwork and such.

It will be AeroPanda, Horizon Hobby, and Powerbox Americas that I know of.


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