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by preston91
Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:25 pm
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: Spontaneous reboot while flying and hanging shutdown issues
Replies: 214
Views: 87658

Re: Spontaneous reboot while flying and hanging shutdown iss

I had a similar problem with mine a couple months ago. turned out to be a dirty power switch. I found that the power died when i moved the power switch just a little. I dripped alky in the switch and exercised it a few times. No problems since...

paul
by preston91
Fri Mar 01, 2013 4:19 pm
Forum: eepSKYe
Topic: eepSKYe
Replies: 711
Views: 376711

Re: eepSKYe

Have you set the location of SAM-BA in preferences? Do you get a text window showing SAM-BA's progress when downloading the EEPROM? Mike. Mike yes I set the samba location in preferences and was able to DL the FW ( I think page 5 says it's rev 153 Ver 1598 eepe says its the latest.... when I attemp...
by preston91
Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:59 pm
Forum: eepSKYe
Topic: eepSKYe
Replies: 711
Views: 376711

Re: eepSKYe

I dl'ed eepsky and got it running. when I tried to read memory from TX I got a file size error this is the original eeprom file that I started from scratch on the TX any ideas what's wrong?

Paul
by preston91
Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:53 am
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: USB Connection Failing between Sky9x board and Win7 computer
Replies: 21
Views: 15022

Re: USB Connection Failing between Sky9x board and Win7 comp

sounds like the USB driver isn 't installed. I think the driver is in the SAM-BA download.
by preston91
Fri Dec 28, 2012 3:45 am
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: ERSKYTx (was ersky9x) Questions
Replies: 2347
Views: 1333306

Re: ERSKY9x Questions

go to the telemetry display and press menu button to zero the alt. reading
by preston91
Sat Dec 22, 2012 4:34 am
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: ERSKY9x Rev. B1 User Area
Replies: 1257
Views: 533623

Re: ERSKY9x Rev. B1 User Area

Wow! this is alarming. I had two incidence of Tx reboot on its own last night and today when I was setting up my quad. This never happened before. The only difference is now I am using 2650 2S lipo as Tx batt. Is it possible for the board to become unstable using 2S batt when it gets to just above ...
by preston91
Fri Dec 21, 2012 1:21 am
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: ERSKY9x Rev. B1 User Area
Replies: 1257
Views: 533623

Re: ERSKY9x Rev. B1 User Area

Wow! this is alarming. I had two incidence of Tx reboot on its own last night and today when I was setting up my quad. This never happened before. The only difference is now I am using 2650 2S lipo as Tx batt. Is it possible for the board to become unstable using 2S batt when it gets to just above ...
by preston91
Wed Dec 19, 2012 12:41 am
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: ERSKY9x Rev. B1 User Area
Replies: 1257
Views: 533623

Re: ERSKY9x Rev. B1 User Area

You should see a TAB labelled "Serial Flash AT25" along from the default TAB "Flash". If you don't have that, then you need to update certain files to enable it. Mike. what should the file size be set at? address? anything else need to be set? thanks, not having any luck w/ c9x,...
by preston91
Sun Dec 16, 2012 5:37 am
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: ERSKY9x Rev. B1 User Area
Replies: 1257
Views: 533623

Re: ERSKY9x Rev. B1 User Area

My mixing setup on my ersky9x is missing sections or can't add no working mixes that had work before. In November I updated my 9x Rev b1 and now most/some of my mixes don't work like they did. Like to get the Rudder to work I have to throw the RUD switch. Its not in my mix setup for any switches or...
by preston91
Thu Dec 13, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: ERSKYTx (was ersky9x) Questions
Replies: 2347
Views: 1333306

Re: ERSKY9x Questions

Is the 5V connection extended to your DIN connector. The USB 5V is used to detect the USB cable is plugged in. Does ordinary flashing work using your DIN connector? Mike. Mike yes ordinary flashing works OK. yes the 5v line runs thru the din I ran all 4 lines from the usb header thru the din. I did...
by preston91
Thu Dec 13, 2012 4:23 am
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: ERSKYTx (was ersky9x) Questions
Replies: 2347
Views: 1333306

Re: ERSKY9x Questions

I think I have a 10 second delay on ersky9x, before that time you get the boot, after you get mass storage. I have a comment in the code to reduce this to 2 seconds! Mike. mike I get the mass storage OK when I plug into the MB USB connector, but when I run from the PC usb thru a din connector then ...
by preston91
Wed Dec 12, 2012 8:39 pm
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: ERSKYTx (was ersky9x) Questions
Replies: 2347
Views: 1333306

Re: ERSKY9x Questions

Are you using open9x or sky9x? If I am correct, ersky9x does things differently? But open9x should work as you are trying :) I'm using ersky9x. what is different with the two? do I need to tie the ground shield together thru the din connector? currently have the 4 wires from the usb connector on th...
by preston91
Wed Dec 12, 2012 6:28 pm
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: ERSKYTx (was ersky9x) Questions
Replies: 2347
Views: 1333306

USB mass storage problem on new build

I'm building a ersky rev. b transmitter. this is my second TX,, first works great for 6 months. this build , rather than drill out a hole for the usb, I went through a DIN connector. I loaded up rev 130 via sam ba 2.11. works OK w/ C9x. the problem is it will not go into mass storage mode. I turn th...
by preston91
Tue Oct 16, 2012 2:41 am
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: SKY9x Ver 3.0
Replies: 602
Views: 280304

Re: SKY9x Ver 3.0

Mine plays "Fly Away" on power up when I just wanna show off :-)
by preston91
Tue Sep 11, 2012 11:37 pm
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: Sky9x Rotary Encoder Option
Replies: 442
Views: 269760

Re: Sky9x Rotaty Encoder Option

Just fitted my encoder. Found the left and down arrows didn't work :o I found you need to bridge the lower contacts on each of the 4 directional switches. Maybe not necessary to bridge all four perhaps, but I did anyway. They are not bridged on the adaptor pcb. This applies to the ersky board, anyw...
by preston91
Sun Sep 09, 2012 2:54 pm
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: ERSky Voice Files
Replies: 123
Views: 62727

Re: ERSky Voice Files

Any specific text to voice software? I would really like to add some "bling" and name acoustically my models )) I use this soft ware. you may want to increase the output level . I use audacity for that as well as cutting off the ends of the files. OOPS forgot the link!! here it is http://...
by preston91
Sun Sep 02, 2012 2:44 am
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: Sky9x Rotary Encoder Option
Replies: 442
Views: 269760

Re: Sky9x Rotaty Encoder Option

Crucial wrote:I received my encoder mounting boards from Hippo today. They look great. Thank you.
Me too very nice . thanks Hippo!!
by preston91
Fri Aug 17, 2012 1:27 am
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: ERSKY9x Rev. B1 User Area
Replies: 1257
Views: 533623

Re: ERSKY9x Rev. B1 User Area

SkyNorth wrote:I'll have lots of time to work on the Wiki , as there are only 5 or so boards remaining for sale.
-Brent

Brent just wondering, how many ersky bd's are there out there?

Paul
by preston91
Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:19 pm
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: Sky9x Rotary Encoder Option
Replies: 442
Views: 269760

Re: Sky9x Rotaty Encoder Option

anyone got a mouser or digikey PN for the pins??

Hippo, I wouldn't worry about selling the PCB's anyone with an ersky bd will want one of these!

Paul
by preston91
Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:12 pm
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: Sky9x Rotary Encoder Option
Replies: 442
Views: 269760

Re: Sky9x Rotaty Encoder Option

It seems there's interest in 5 so far. I'd like to get to 10 before I start cutting. Maybe I should run the whole sheet and send the rest to SkyNorth. Hippo did you get my pm? I'll take 3. I agree with iksbob with 16 pins supporting the pcb, you would have to be very aggressive to lift a trace. and...
by preston91
Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:46 am
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: ERSKYTx (was ersky9x) Questions
Replies: 2347
Views: 1333306

Re: ERSKY9x Questions

drill out the slots in the case in front of the speaker.
by preston91
Tue Aug 14, 2012 4:07 pm
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: Sky9x Rotary Encoder Option
Replies: 442
Views: 269760

Re: Sky9x Rotaty Encoder Option

very nice Iksbob looks like an easy way to install. good job!
by preston91
Sun Aug 12, 2012 11:15 pm
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: Sky9x Rotary Encoder Option
Replies: 442
Views: 269760

Re: Sky9x Rotaty Encoder Option

Iksbob
I'll take 3 of the pcb's I can drill and cut them out. Where can I get a header for the pins? radio shack?

Paul
by preston91
Fri Aug 10, 2012 2:48 pm
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: Sky9x Rotary Encoder Option
Replies: 442
Views: 269760

Re: Sky9x Rotaty Encoder Option

I got my switch assys from mouser today. Nice!
by preston91
Fri Aug 10, 2012 2:46 pm
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: Sky9x Rotary Encoder Option
Replies: 442
Views: 269760

Re: Sky9x Rotaty Encoder Option

Iksbob
I would really like 2-3 of these for my 9x's. I'm willing to pay to defray your development and production costs! Interested??

Paul
by preston91
Fri Aug 10, 2012 2:46 pm
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: Sky9x Rotary Encoder Option
Replies: 442
Views: 269760

Re: Sky9x Rotaty Encoder Option

Iksbob
I would really like 2-3 of these for my 9x's. I'm willing to pay to defray your development and production costs! Interested??

Paul
by preston91
Wed Aug 08, 2012 1:05 pm
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: ERSKYTx (was ersky9x) Questions
Replies: 2347
Views: 1333306

frsky altitude voice indicator

just installed frsky in my ersky bd. I have an altitude sensor for my glider and would like to program a voice alarm to indicate when the glider goes up or down. or maybe 2 different beeps if that would be more responsive. anyone done this? is it effective?

thanks

Paul
by preston91
Mon Aug 06, 2012 6:57 pm
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: Sky9x Rotary Encoder Option
Replies: 442
Views: 269760

Re: Sky9x Rotaty Encoder Option

Iksbob,, thanks for the info. I ordered some for my 9x's. would be interested in the PCB's if you can make a few extras to sell ...

Paul
by preston91
Sun Aug 05, 2012 4:52 pm
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: Sky9x Rotary Encoder Option
Replies: 442
Views: 269760

Re: Sky9x Rotaty Encoder Option

have you completed the install? the link to Mouser shows a white one. so did you paint it? so how does it work!??
Looks nice and it's right where I would like my encoder....

Paul
by preston91
Tue Jul 24, 2012 4:44 pm
Forum: erskyTx (was ersky9x)
Topic: ERSKY9x Rev. B1 User Area
Replies: 1257
Views: 533623

Re: ERSKY9x Rev. B1 User Area

OK opened the unit this AM reseated the plugs, put thr DPDT switch back in, found a possible short the power trace and the next to the left. put it back together and I'm golden. working just find, turns off every time in either flysky or frsky mode.. happy, happy!

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