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by AlanGP
Thu Mar 27, 2014 10:24 pm
Forum: General RC Electronic Projects and Discussion
Topic: Arduino based S-Bus decoder with CPPM and Servo
Replies: 58
Views: 89240

Re: Arduino based S-Bus decoder with CPPM and Servo

Well done! There are a lot of Taranis owners looking for something like this. I will build one this weekend.

Vielen Dank

Alan
by AlanGP
Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:25 pm
Forum: FrSky Taranis radio
Topic: The haptic upgrade.
Replies: 14
Views: 9776

Re: The haptic upgrade.

OK,

I have had my Taranis less than a week. I am happy.
What the hell is Taranis plus?
What are the advantages of upgrading to Taranis Plus?
Does it involve a new board?
Why should I bother?

Regards

Alan
by AlanGP
Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:20 pm
Forum: FrSky Taranis radio
Topic: Impossible to upgrade X8R
Replies: 7
Views: 5750

Re: Impossible to upgrade X8R

Why are we upgrading? Mine works fine as stock.
by AlanGP
Mon Nov 18, 2013 9:22 pm
Forum: OpenXVario - an open source vario supported by the open source firmwares!!
Topic: Introduction to the openx vario/altimeter
Replies: 756
Views: 307304

Re: Introduction to the openx vario/altimeter

I got some of the detail from ShowMaster's picture but not all. Doesn't look like an ISP programmer port - shame.

Detail for re-flashing the Pro Mini boot loader is: http://arduino.cc/en/Hacking/MiniBootloader
by AlanGP
Mon Nov 18, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: OpenXVario - an open source vario supported by the open source firmwares!!
Topic: Introduction to the openx vario/altimeter
Replies: 756
Views: 307304

Re: Introduction to the openx vario/altimeter

Well I'm almost ready to power and program mine. I messed up and bought the deek robot Arduino mini pro so the pinouts are a little different and I think the boards miss labeled RXD or 0 ? instead RXI. I bought the sparkfun FTDI programmer and it's pinouts don't match the deek robot board either. A...
by AlanGP
Fri May 03, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Search for Replacement 9x Potentiometers!
Replies: 296
Views: 201107

Re: Search for Replacement 9x Potentiometers!

True - I hadn't really considered that. However, if a linear pot is fitted and the gimbal calibration is carried out, how is the resolution relevant? A specific angular movement of a gimbal will deliver an equivalent servo movement and an end stop move of the stick should deliver a maximum servo thr...
by AlanGP
Fri May 03, 2013 12:15 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Search for Replacement 9x Potentiometers!
Replies: 296
Views: 201107

Re: Search for Replacement 9x Potentiometers!

Four pages later, here is my view. The actual pot resistance is not that critical, since the wiper is connected to an analogue input on the Atmel processor, which is high impedance and doesn't actually care, only being interested in the voltage (0 to 5 volts) at the input. In addition, the range of ...
by AlanGP
Thu Oct 04, 2012 4:16 pm
Forum: FPV Projects
Topic: Headtracker & FrSky Wireless Trainers System
Replies: 1
Views: 4271

Re: Headtracker & FrSky Wireless Trainers System

For those who like the idea but use Turnigy stock TX modules - see the other post by Kaos in this forum: http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=560#p6948 The product files for the HK TR6A V2 RX have useful data: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__12901__Hobby_King_2_4Ghz_Rece...
by AlanGP
Wed Oct 03, 2012 7:01 pm
Forum: The Pickled Gnu (The Pub)
Topic: Strange Trainer problem
Replies: 11
Views: 7394

Re: Strange Trainer problem

Hi Crucial, The problem I had was clicking on the image took the reader straight into my imageshack account. Not good. I think I have fixed it but I would like to be able to get the same effect as other posts when you click on the image you get a larger image. The one I have posted has too much deta...
by AlanGP
Wed Oct 03, 2012 6:57 pm
Forum: FPV Projects
Topic: Headtracker & FrSky Wireless Trainers System
Replies: 1
Views: 4271

Headtracker & FrSky Wireless Trainers System

Hi, I have just started FPV and came across the usual HT and Trainer problems. I posted a couple of questions here and in the Pub. Jhsa and Gohst helped me out and I built this, which covers all of the issues. Case and wiring is a personal choice, I used what I had. http://imageshack.us/a/img145/230...
by AlanGP
Wed Oct 03, 2012 5:55 pm
Forum: The Pickled Gnu (The Pub)
Topic: Strange Trainer problem
Replies: 11
Views: 7394

Re: Strange Trainer problem

Thanks,

I have got that far. I have even uploaded an image to imagepost.org and have inserted the URL in the post. It doesn't preview the image. Is it supposed to?

Regards

Alan
by AlanGP
Wed Oct 03, 2012 5:41 pm
Forum: The Pickled Gnu (The Pub)
Topic: Strange Trainer problem
Replies: 11
Views: 7394

Re: Strange Trainer problem

OK

How do I get images into a post. Which is the right forum for this?

Arrgh!!!

Alan
by AlanGP
Wed Oct 03, 2012 3:13 pm
Forum: The Pickled Gnu (The Pub)
Topic: Strange Trainer problem
Replies: 11
Views: 7394

Re: Strange Trainer problem

Thanks Guys, Since my last post , I have got it all working. The problem was that I calibrated the trainer input with the throttle closed. Thus the master TX got the wrong centre position -Gohst is correct. I suppose RTFI applies here - still it got the tx's some fresh firmware and increased my unde...
by AlanGP
Wed Oct 03, 2012 5:57 am
Forum: The Pickled Gnu (The Pub)
Topic: Strange Trainer problem
Replies: 11
Views: 7394

Re: Strange Trainer problem

I get the same problem with the wireless trainer option as well. As I said very strange
by AlanGP
Wed Oct 03, 2012 1:04 am
Forum: The Pickled Gnu (The Pub)
Topic: Strange Trainer problem
Replies: 11
Views: 7394

Strange Trainer problem

Hi Guys, Two ER9xs. One standard with r776-NOHT the other with an frsky internal module and FrSky-NOHT-r776. Both TX work fine in all respects on a number of different models. Connect a buddybox cable - mono to mono The standard works as slave with Frsky as master. When I connect them Frsky as slave...
by AlanGP
Tue Oct 02, 2012 11:20 pm
Forum: FPV Projects
Topic: Head Tracker + Teacher/Student trainer Cable as PPM imput
Replies: 11
Views: 10429

Re: Head Tracker + Teacher/Student trainer Cable as PPM impu

Yep, it works. I'll post the photos after I've flown it.
by AlanGP
Mon Oct 01, 2012 6:53 pm
Forum: Hardware Mods
Topic: trainer cable
Replies: 8
Views: 9657

Re: trainer cable

Hi, Trainer cable should be Mono to Mono, pin to pin and shield to shield, although a standard commercial stereo 3.5 jack to jack cable will work. I also understand that, with ER9X firmware, the PPMin Mod (inline resistor) for the standard Turnigy RF module is not required. Perhaps MikeB could confi...
by AlanGP
Mon Oct 01, 2012 5:48 pm
Forum: FPV Projects
Topic: Head Tracker + Teacher/Student trainer Cable as PPM imput
Replies: 11
Views: 10429

Re: Head Tracker + Teacher/Student trainer Cable as PPM impu

Hi Kilrah,

Thank you for the reply. The student radio is my Frsky modded ER9X and I have a D4R-II. I think it is just matter of putting a bridge in the RX and reading the PPM - I will check.

Thanks again.

Alan
by AlanGP
Sun Sep 30, 2012 6:21 pm
Forum: FPV Projects
Topic: Head Tracker + Teacher/Student trainer Cable as PPM imput
Replies: 11
Views: 10429

Re: Head Tracker + Teacher/Student trainer Cable as PPM impu

OK, I have just taken my first FPV flight, well half of one actually - I flew and landed FPV and my Safety Pilot, Pete, launched it for me. It is a Bixler 2 with HK/Foxtech 5.8 Ghz VYX/RX and AIO goggles. Both Master and Slave TX are ER9X (ER9X-NOHT and FRSKY-NOHT respectively) and there is a HK G-O...
by AlanGP
Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: The Pickled Gnu (The Pub)
Topic: Well, I modded my 9x to FrSky - what next?
Replies: 12
Views: 8081

Re: Well, I modded my 9x to FrSky - what next?

OK - I've moved on a bit now. I have hub telemetry from the sensors including the GPS and vario. Is there any simple way of zeroing out the vario reading at ground level? (I just used to turn a knob on the altimeter during pre-flight in full size gliders years ago.) or do I have to do sums when I'm ...
by AlanGP
Mon Jul 23, 2012 7:20 pm
Forum: The Pickled Gnu (The Pub)
Topic: Well, I modded my 9x to FrSky - what next?
Replies: 12
Views: 8081

Re: Well, I modded my 9x to FrSky - what next?

Mike, Cool - with age comes patience - I can wait - so much else to learn! Talking about which, I have done a little Arduino programming and would like to read the source for ER9X. I am by no means a programmer but an interested party and would like to be able follow some of the more techy threads W...
by AlanGP
Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:29 am
Forum: The Pickled Gnu (The Pub)
Topic: Well, I modded my 9x to FrSky - what next?
Replies: 12
Views: 8081

Re: Well, I modded my 9x to FrSky - what next?

Since my last post i have discovered the A1/A2 piece you mention. The voltage detector is the FLVS-01 whose info appear at the bottom of the GPS display. It would be useful if the total voltage could be viewed and set as an alarm much as A1/2 can be set. I dont have a FAS100 yet but the custom telem...
by AlanGP
Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:06 pm
Forum: The FRSKY Forum
Topic: hardware mods for frsky
Replies: 3
Views: 4892

Re: hardware mods for frsky

Hi, 5 months too late possibly. Most of my FrSky kit is over a year old and with the exception of the hub does no need to be updated. There are some subtle variations of fail safe that can be obtained from the V2.00 and V2.1 updates for the two-way TX modules but unless you are going to use them.......
by AlanGP
Sat Jul 21, 2012 8:57 pm
Forum: The Pickled Gnu (The Pub)
Topic: Well, I modded my 9x to FrSky - what next?
Replies: 12
Views: 8081

Re: Well, I modded my 9x to FrSky - what next?

Mike, Thanks - I have got my head around some of the menus. But how, for example, if I have no analogue sensors on A1 and A2, do I remove them from the basic display? How do I get my nice shiny new digital voltage sensor to work with an alarm? If it is there I will find it. If not perhaps in a futur...
by AlanGP
Sat Jul 21, 2012 8:18 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: People willing to help with modifications
Replies: 52
Views: 74958

Re: People willing to help with modifications

I am more than happy to help with 9x/FrSky mods. I am better at hardware than software and good with a soldering iron. I have made all the mistakes on my own kit - so others should benefit from my lessons learned. I live in the Paderborn area of Germany. I am English but speak sufficient German to d...
by AlanGP
Sat Jul 21, 2012 7:50 pm
Forum: The Pickled Gnu (The Pub)
Topic: Well, I modded my 9x to FrSky - what next?
Replies: 12
Views: 8081

Well, I modded my 9x to FrSky - what next?

Hi, I have just, minutes ago, finished the FrSky mods on my 9x. I have a hub and an assortment of sensors and connected them up - it all works but I am now in information overload. Is there user level manual/wiki that explains all the options in the firmware or have I just started a new adventure? I...
by AlanGP
Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:20 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Welcome to 9x forums
Replies: 59
Views: 43797

Re: Welcome to 9x forums

OK Newbie here, Just registered, Friend has 9X but I am getting one, I have FrSky modules in my Futaba FC-16 and FC-18, I have FrSky telemetry receivers hub and sensors although I am using mostly non telemetry receivers at present. I have a spare DHT and have just come across references to "ER9...

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