Spektrum
03-11-2006 | 02:20 AM
#1351
Spektrum
[QUOTE=XingXing]
New Spektrum Pro systems are coming! 2.6ms latency times:
http://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/D...ProdID=SPM1014
Did all you guys out there who can't understand why we feel the Spektrum
system is slower read that? Read it again if you didn't see it the first
time.
"the original system ADDS just 5.6 milliseconds ..."
Xing,
This is why I posted. It reads like a bash to me. If its not your comment then I apologize. Regardless, cheers.
Steve
NEW SPEKTRUM SYSTEM
New Spektrum Pro systems are coming! 2.6ms latency times:
http://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/D...ProdID=SPM1014
Did all you guys out there who can't understand why we feel the Spektrum
system is slower read that? Read it again if you didn't see it the first
time.
"the original system ADDS just 5.6 milliseconds ..."
Xing,
This is why I posted. It reads like a bash to me. If its not your comment then I apologize. Regardless, cheers.
Steve
03-11-2006 | 04:37 AM
#1353
Tech Regular
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 278
From: Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
I need some help here. My Spektrum seems to be glitching frequently. It gets worse if someone else is also running his spektrum. I wonder if this is normal? I though Spektrum is supposed to be glitch free?
03-11-2006 | 12:04 PM
#1354
Originally Posted by azmio
I need some help here. My Spektrum seems to be glitching frequently. It gets worse if someone else is also running his spektrum. I wonder if this is normal? I though Spektrum is supposed to be glitch free?
03-11-2006 | 12:25 PM
#1355
Tech Regular
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 458
From: CA
Originally Posted by azmio
I need some help here. My Spektrum seems to be glitching frequently. It gets worse if someone else is also running his spektrum. I wonder if this is normal? I though Spektrum is supposed to be glitch free?
you may need the power cap.
03-11-2006 | 05:32 PM
#1356
Tech Regular
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 278
From: Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
i was running Sphere competition with 2 Star Vector in a 1/10 pan car. Funny thing was, my colleague was running his 1/8 with Spektrum as well and both our cars flew outside the track.
Hobby horizon rep asked me to send the units back to them for upgrade. If I send them now, 4 of my cars will be out of action for a month since US and Malaysia is quite far.
Hobby horizon rep asked me to send the units back to them for upgrade. If I send them now, 4 of my cars will be out of action for a month since US and Malaysia is quite far.
03-11-2006 | 08:26 PM
#1358
Tech Fanatic
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 873
From: Lake Elsinore, ca
I bought a new reciever today for my touring car and had quite a few problems with it. I have a VFS-1 but i have it set to 4.0 volts. Everytime i clipped a board it would lose signal. Yea i know dont hit anything then but right now that is not possible i noticed the antenna wire was toching the top deck and tried to re rout it. The last pack it seemed to be better but i also did not hit as much. Funnny thing is the original reciever that came with the system worked fine in my truck. I am running stock so i cant see needing the cap but i dont know for sure.
03-11-2006 | 08:48 PM
#1359
Tech Adept
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 193
From: baltimore
Originally Posted by BimmerDriver
Nova, I use a Radioshack wall blister, 273-1614M to charge these batts in my XS3. This puts out 10V, 850ma and seems to fully recharge in 3 or 4 hours. I check the handle after about 2 hours, and then every 20 or so minutes until it feels warm.
They give you your choice of tips, the one to use is "M" with the tip "-". The Spektrum uses the same tip as the JR.
We got this setup for Sharon to put in her new Spektrum. The Shack we went to did not have the 10V in stock so we decided to sub a 12V 1000ma adapter. I checked on the radio after an hour or so, and the handle was cool. I fell asleep and woke about 45-50 minutes later to gunshots.
Well, not gunshots, the cells melted the handle and one exploded. It shot out of the handle, went through 3 slats of the verticle blinds and ricocheted off of the sliding glass door. Now I was well awake.
I gathered my senses and went to the radio, unplugged the charger and shook the oozing mass of batts and plastic batt holder onto the floor. This little escapade cost about $100 (inc. UPS) for Spektrum to replace the handle.
FYI; my overnight charger for my airplane radio is 10.8V and 55ma
They give you your choice of tips, the one to use is "M" with the tip "-". The Spektrum uses the same tip as the JR.
We got this setup for Sharon to put in her new Spektrum. The Shack we went to did not have the 10V in stock so we decided to sub a 12V 1000ma adapter. I checked on the radio after an hour or so, and the handle was cool. I fell asleep and woke about 45-50 minutes later to gunshots.
Well, not gunshots, the cells melted the handle and one exploded. It shot out of the handle, went through 3 slats of the verticle blinds and ricocheted off of the sliding glass door. Now I was well awake.
I gathered my senses and went to the radio, unplugged the charger and shook the oozing mass of batts and plastic batt holder onto the floor. This little escapade cost about $100 (inc. UPS) for Spektrum to replace the handle.
FYI; my overnight charger for my airplane radio is 10.8V and 55ma
03-11-2006 | 08:59 PM
#1360
Tech Adept
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 193
From: baltimore
Originally Posted by RCGaryK
Blake, try the SPM1600 cap, see if that works. PM me if you try that and it doesn't fix the problem.
Merf, the new 3pk module is HRS compatible. From talking to several people the Futaba version will not be a US release, just overseas.
Merf, the new 3pk module is HRS compatible. From talking to several people the Futaba version will not be a US release, just overseas.
03-11-2006 | 09:15 PM
#1361
Originally Posted by LORD SHADO
ya right!
Ok, as far as the reduced latency in the Pro series and with the original receivers and modules. Yes the Pro Series equipment is backards compatible with the original modules and receivers. When you use an original unit with a Pro (say a Pro receiver with the original module), your latency will drop down to 4.3 milliseconds. Basically you get 1/2 the latency improvement.
Azimo, I've been at races where the entire heat is fill of Spektrum users. No issues what so ever.
Last edited by RCGaryK; 03-13-2006 at 11:13 AM.
03-11-2006 | 09:32 PM
#1362
Tech Adept
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 193
From: baltimore
Originally Posted by andsetinn
I have 3 receivers. One of them is very sensitive and is always shutting down, every slight tap on the boards. One has never shut down (indoor on carpet) and the third is about midway between the others. The sensitive one and the good one have the same number on the circuit board. The midway one has lower number.
I have Futaba transmitter and the transmitter module wire is incorrectly routed. I'm not shipping anything in for repairs, it costs about the same to simply buy new set. I wish Horizon would sell me new antenna so I could fix it my self. I'm thinking about using some isolation, maybe aluminum foil and shrink wrap, on the antenna wire to fix, or at least reduce the problem.
I have Futaba transmitter and the transmitter module wire is incorrectly routed. I'm not shipping anything in for repairs, it costs about the same to simply buy new set. I wish Horizon would sell me new antenna so I could fix it my self. I'm thinking about using some isolation, maybe aluminum foil and shrink wrap, on the antenna wire to fix, or at least reduce the problem.
http://www.minute-man.com/acatalog/O...___RF_233.html
03-11-2006 | 09:56 PM
#1363
Tech Adept
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 193
From: baltimore
Originally Posted by Mr. Shookie
Took out my B4 with the Spektrum and when I binded it I held the brake fully but I guess I did it wrong, cause after testing the range of the Spektrum the B4 went out of range...i.e. 1000ft went full thruttle into a crub, chacked the chaiss in half broke the ears of the servo case and the servo arms and saver shattered. NICE though cause my buddy for the LHS was driving...and to see his face after he destoyed my B4 that was priceless. Was I mad? Not really I know these thing happen. Funny thing though...this guy was selling this weird crack filling compound that is like micropellets that you pour into cracks and just add CA and poof instant fix to the chassis.....and to the ears of the servo case...This stuff is great. I will be in contact with him soon to see how much and if he is willing to sell via the internet.
I will keep you posted.
So far my only advice I can give you is don;t drive your car more than 999 feet from you..LOL
Like there are tracks that big here in SoCal....yea right.
-Stephen <><
I will keep you posted.
So far my only advice I can give you is don;t drive your car more than 999 feet from you..LOL
Like there are tracks that big here in SoCal....yea right.
-Stephen <><
03-12-2006 | 01:37 AM
#1364
Tech Regular
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 278
From: Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
gary
i think i know what the root cause of my problem. I opened up my transmitter's antenna. The end wire was not extended to its maximum length. I remember at one time my antenna cover came out so i put it back in a hurry without carefully putting the end wire back in its white plastic cover. I gotta try it again and see whether this will solve my problem. It was ok for the past 7 months.
i think i know what the root cause of my problem. I opened up my transmitter's antenna. The end wire was not extended to its maximum length. I remember at one time my antenna cover came out so i put it back in a hurry without carefully putting the end wire back in its white plastic cover. I gotta try it again and see whether this will solve my problem. It was ok for the past 7 months.