Nomadio Sensor Systems
09-25-2006, 12:31 AM
#121
Hi, can someone please post a pic of the V1 and V2 receivers side by side. I just got my Nomadio and am wondering which receiver I got...
Also I am having lots of fun playing with the sensors, have mounted the temp sensor inside my heatsink, and the voltage sensor to the main batts. Im not quite sure on how to mount the tach sensor, so any suggestions would be great.
I have named my radio "The Admiral" as in Admiral Ackbar as it kinda looks like him.
looking forward to putting some new .wav files in (star wars theme)
What servos are people using? I have a futaba s9541 (.1s / 60deg, digital) and love the fact that the servo reacts and changes direction as quickly as I can move the wheel, no lag at all.
Also I am having lots of fun playing with the sensors, have mounted the temp sensor inside my heatsink, and the voltage sensor to the main batts. Im not quite sure on how to mount the tach sensor, so any suggestions would be great.
I have named my radio "The Admiral" as in Admiral Ackbar as it kinda looks like him.
looking forward to putting some new .wav files in (star wars theme)What servos are people using? I have a futaba s9541 (.1s / 60deg, digital) and love the fact that the servo reacts and changes direction as quickly as I can move the wheel, no lag at all.
09-25-2006, 07:55 AM
#122
What car are you trying to mount it in? Shaft cars are easy, belt cars you have to be more creative...
09-25-2006, 08:31 AM
#124
FYI - for all Nomadio users, running gas races or playing for long time.
I have converted my transmitter pack to 5 AA cells. I talked to Nomadio's engineers prior to doing this. The radio will work and not be adversly affected if the voltage is 7.00 volts or less. This really makes a difference when running 40-60 gas mains. I've used this radio system in both my 1/8 gas on road as well as 1/10 gas touring car.
At the end of the day, votage is still above 6.0 volts. I did turn off the back lighting of the screen, as this uses a lot of power.
I have converted my transmitter pack to 5 AA cells. I talked to Nomadio's engineers prior to doing this. The radio will work and not be adversly affected if the voltage is 7.00 volts or less. This really makes a difference when running 40-60 gas mains. I've used this radio system in both my 1/8 gas on road as well as 1/10 gas touring car.
At the end of the day, votage is still above 6.0 volts. I did turn off the back lighting of the screen, as this uses a lot of power.
09-25-2006, 08:36 AM
#125
I was contemplating a 2S LiPo and a 5.4v voltage regulator.... There is plenty of room and probably still weigh less than the 4 AA's.
09-25-2006, 07:14 PM
#126
ok then, I have the V2,
yeah, Im trying to install the tach into a t2r, I didnt get any magnets with the tach sensor
, so will need to get some from somewhere... and trying to figure out the best way to either counter sink them into one of the difs, or mount it to the spur gear/ layshaft somehow... 
Pete
yeah, Im trying to install the tach into a t2r, I didnt get any magnets with the tach sensor
, so will need to get some from somewhere... and trying to figure out the best way to either counter sink them into one of the difs, or mount it to the spur gear/ layshaft somehow... Pete
09-25-2006, 07:34 PM
#127
Has anyone tried a Capacitor on the receiver to help with voltage loss with modified motor in 1/12 scale car with 4 cells??
When the triger is pulled full, you can watch the led light in the personal transponder and on the receiver dim!! Really would like to run with out a receiver pack, as space is at a premium.
When the triger is pulled full, you can watch the led light in the personal transponder and on the receiver dim!! Really would like to run with out a receiver pack, as space is at a premium.
09-25-2006, 08:34 PM
#128
I recently purchased a 2nd Gen Sensor and used it for the first time this last weekend. I freakin' love it. It was a conversational piece to say the least. It was light and comfortable and scared the crap out of me a couple of times. My Tx battery went low and the controller let me know by shaking in my hand. HAHAHA...I almost dropped the thing! It's way easy to navigate throught the screens. Skinny from Nomadio described it "...like scrolling through a cell phone..." Racing isn't a fashion show...it's the function that counts and this thing has got the goods.
09-25-2006, 08:48 PM
#129
Originally Posted by PeteB
ok then, I have the V2,
yeah, Im trying to install the tach into a t2r, I didnt get any magnets with the tach sensor , so will need to get some from somewhere... and trying to figure out the best way to either counter sink them into one of the difs, or mount it to the spur gear/ layshaft somehow...
Pete
yeah, Im trying to install the tach into a t2r, I didnt get any magnets with the tach sensor
, so will need to get some from somewhere... and trying to figure out the best way to either counter sink them into one of the difs, or mount it to the spur gear/ layshaft somehow... Pete
09-25-2006, 08:55 PM
#130
Originally Posted by vtl1180ny
Don't drill anything... You should be able to mount yours the same way I did on my FK05. I'll take a picture tomorrow and post it for you, I have a real easy way that required no mods to the car at all...
I was really reluctant to take the dremmel to it. I know I would have f***ed it up or ended up with unbalanced diffs.
09-25-2006, 09:01 PM
#131
Peter
I have mounted the speed sensor to my T2 i can put pictures up when i get home or drop over to SMA on sunday to see it in the flesh
I have mounted the speed sensor to my T2 i can put pictures up when i get home or drop over to SMA on sunday to see it in the flesh
09-27-2006, 07:23 PM
#132
it would be great to get some pics of installed tachs up, for me and for others, belt and shaft. 
09-27-2006, 07:38 PM
#133
Sorry... Been a busy week....
09-28-2006, 12:18 AM
#134
Originally Posted by PeteB
ok then, I have the V2,
yeah, Im trying to install the tach into a t2r, I didnt get any magnets with the tach sensor , so will need to get some from somewhere... and trying to figure out the best way to either counter sink them into one of the difs, or mount it to the spur gear/ layshaft somehow...
Pete
yeah, Im trying to install the tach into a t2r, I didnt get any magnets with the tach sensor
, so will need to get some from somewhere... and trying to figure out the best way to either counter sink them into one of the difs, or mount it to the spur gear/ layshaft somehow... Pete
Here are some pics of the speed sensor on my T2 .I used metal putty to glue the magnets to the front diff and wraped in tapped.Have been racing like this since March and have not had any trouble with magnets coming off.Top speed so far is 53 kph at my home track, which has about a 40M straight.Also mounted the temp sensor under the motor heat sink,the reading seem to be accuate as compaired to my temp gun.
Dont worry about the battery voltage wires as the voltage is picked up by the radio and shows up as Receiver Voltage on the screen
Hope this helps,come out to SMA on Sunday 1-10 Ill be there and you can see it in the flesh
Last edited by oldnitro; 09-28-2006 at 12:26 AM. Reason: photos toooo big had to shrink
09-28-2006, 01:02 AM
#135
I'll definately try and get down there for a few hours, the wife has other plans 
but we'll see... 
yeah, bought new in Aus, so will get in touch my LHS to see if I can get them
but we'll see... yeah, bought new in Aus, so will get in touch my LHS to see if I can get them
