Spread Spektrum Compatability for Novak GTB
07-05-2007, 09:52 AM
#1
Spread Spektrum Compatability for Novak GTB
Novak's new GTB Spread Spektrum ESC claims it needs to have a "spread spektrum" transmitter to use it.
My question is this...
Does it have to be a "spektrum" transmitter (like the DSM's) or just use the Spektrum module and receiver? I'm using an Airtronics M8 with the spektrum module and receiver and want to try the new GTB "SS" version.
Tech support at Novak is closed till July 9th so I figured I'd try here.
My question is this...
Does it have to be a "spektrum" transmitter (like the DSM's) or just use the Spektrum module and receiver? I'm using an Airtronics M8 with the spektrum module and receiver and want to try the new GTB "SS" version.
Tech support at Novak is closed till July 9th so I figured I'd try here.
07-05-2007, 10:00 AM
#2
From the teamnovak.com web page:
You should read the specs page for the Spread Spectrum (not "Spektrum"), all your answers are there:
http://www.teamnovak.com/products/es...rum/index.html
Only the SS GTB (#1711) is intended for 2.4Ghz use...and you can use it with any 2.4Ghz radio.
Always a technological leader, Novak has upgraded the GTB ESC to work with spread spectrum systems from manufacturers such as Spektrum™, Nomadio™, and Futaba™. Since spread spectrum technology uses a much higher frequency, 2.4Ghz to be precise, this has allowed Novak to finally unleash the full potential of the GTB speed control. Both new GTB models now have significantly faster MOSFET switching speeds, which provide improved performance and cooler operating temperatures. In short, the ESC gets power and increased operational efficiency at the same time!
http://www.teamnovak.com/products/es...rum/index.html
Only the SS GTB (#1711) is intended for 2.4Ghz use...and you can use it with any 2.4Ghz radio.
07-05-2007, 10:49 AM
#6
Ok guys I got my answer.
I spoke to a techy a moment ago at Horizon and they said as long as your transmitter can utilize the Spektrum module and receiver then you are running the 2.4Ghz spread spektrum system. I only questioned it because Novak's spec page didn't mention using an Airtronic's Transmitter.
I spoke to a techy a moment ago at Horizon and they said as long as your transmitter can utilize the Spektrum module and receiver then you are running the 2.4Ghz spread spektrum system. I only questioned it because Novak's spec page didn't mention using an Airtronic's Transmitter.
07-05-2007, 02:01 PM
#7
Ok guys I got my answer.
I spoke to a techy a moment ago at Horizon and they said as long as your transmitter can utilize the Spektrum module and receiver then you are running the 2.4Ghz spread spektrum system. I only questioned it because Novak's spec page didn't mention using an Airtronic's Transmitter.
I spoke to a techy a moment ago at Horizon and they said as long as your transmitter can utilize the Spektrum module and receiver then you are running the 2.4Ghz spread spektrum system. I only questioned it because Novak's spec page didn't mention using an Airtronic's Transmitter.
You can only use the spread spectrum GTB with a 2.4Ghz system...whatever the brand. Just because your transmitter can take a Spektrum, doesn't mean it's 2.4Ghz.
A stock M8 or M11 isn't 2.4Ghz...unless it actually HAS a 2.4Ghz module (from Spektrum or Airtronics), it's not 2.4Ghz and you can't use it with a 1711 Novak.
My hunch is that if you're asking these questions, you don't have 2.4Ghz.
What radio do you have or are you planning on getting?
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