RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
[quote]ORIGINAL: A.T. [quote]ORIGINAL: michel gravelle  Hi  Hey ,......................... I just noticed the date , what happened to Febuary 11 , the up-dates aren,t out are they ? Michel   [/quote] <a href=''http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16734829&postcount=11817'' target=''_blank''>Aurora 9 - Firmware Update V1.08 which is <a href=''http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17424696&postcount=14188'' target=''_blank''>due Feb25 - <font size=''1''>preview with many screen shots of the new displays. ex Hitec USA Support Forum Sticky: [url=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10300759]Aurora 9, Spectra Modules & Optima Transceivers - FAQ & Undocumented Features[/url] - Mixes, Setups,Tips. {Individual Links often updated} Alan T. [url=http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~atong]Alan's Hobby, Model & RC FAQ Web Links[/url] (quick search = Ctrl+F) [/quote] "due Feb25" Give us a next date :-)
Posted on: 2/28/2011 10:49 AM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Thanks...
Posted on: 2/3/2011 3:24 PM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Hi, Update 1.08 is "delayed until mid 2011." or is it "mid Feb11" What is true? Uli
Posted on: 2/3/2011 3:04 PM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
[quote]ORIGINAL: alanflys98 Is anyone having issues with the Aurora 9 locking out? I have been flying a DX7 for years without a glitch. The wife got me the Aurora for Christmas and New Years Eve, on its second flight about 8 minutes in, total failure and my beloved 100cc Carden 260 went down full throttle and after the trees finished with her the whole thing went into the Etowah River. [:o] After 3 trips into frigid N Ga. waters to recover the wreckage, the motor is headed to DA and the radio an servos are headed to Hitec. Any thoughts out there?? [/quote] Hi, I use the AURORA with 7 and 9 channel receivers in planes, helicopters, quad fleyrs, ships and cars with combustion and electric engines since October 2009. I use it at well populated locations, at events with many other 2.4GHz users, in rooms with tons of cellular phones, bluetooth devices, computers all over the year with my smart phone in my pockets. It works without any problem and I never had a glitch. Regards from Germany. Uli
Posted on: 1/24/2011 11:42 AM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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HITEC Telemetry Test Flight
Hi, first flight with HITEC telemetry. Works fine, safe data transmission from T-Rex 550 Heli to Aurora 9. Some impressions: (Better see pics first to get a chance to identify the data shown in the video. It is a fairly bad cellphone video...) Pics (advance with [b]Older[/b] right above pic): http://www.flickr.com/photos/14005159@N00/5132106797/ Video: http://www.youtube.com/user/avronaut
Posted on: 10/31/2010 6:09 PM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Hi Indiomike, made very well. Regards Uli
Posted on: 7/8/2010 4:36 AM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
[quote]ORIGINAL: LQUAN Hi Mike, I have a suggestion for the next firmware upgrade for the A9. The throttle lock is a good idea. However, the software should not allow unlocking when the throttle stick is not at the lowest. Being a software guy, I know this is difficult because the engineer does not know when the throttle servo is reversed. Especially, Hitec allows servo reverse to be programmed through the programmer. How about a warning telling the idiot at the sticks to move it down before unlocking?[:D] [/quote] Hi, not every user uses the throttle stick to control the throttle. Helicopter pilots use mixes, throttle curves, switches to control the throttle. The throttle stick controls collectiv pitch. Many plane pilots use the throttle stick to control flaps, gear AND throttle, maybe mid position is idle pwr, lower position controls flaps and or gear, spoilers. Same is with car pilots. They use the throttle stick to control brakes and throttle. So your idea may fit for you, it is BS to me and many others. Check how throttle lock works. It freezes the throttle channel, not the throttle stick position. When throttle lock is selected every input to the throttle channel is interrupted. There is only one exception: throttel cut ist still activ, this is usefull for combustion engines. The present throttle lock option works fine with the wide range of possible applications. It is very intelligenty programed. There is no update necessary. Regards Uli
Posted on: 3/2/2010 3:52 PM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
[quote]...I just want Hitec to clarify if the 72MHz antenna is connected externally to the module by a wire or if it works through the internal connection. Very simple question, not too hard to understand I would have thought...[/quote] This means, you want to know if the antenna is included in a 72MHz conversation kit? OK. May be, my English is not sufficient. Anyway I can't help you ;-) Uli
Posted on: 1/14/2010 10:30 AM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
[quote]ORIGINAL: orcrest Nothing is WRONG. Thankyou for the lesson but  I am fairly sure I have a handle on the mechanics of changing modules and antennas. I just want Hitec to clarify if the 72MHz antenna is connected externally to the module by a wire or if it works through the internal connection. Very simple question, not too hard to understand I would have thought. A person on this forum has suggested that it is connected externally to the 72MHz module. I am SIMPLY asking  if anyone from HITEC can confirm this, and if it is NOT connected externally, is the metal 72MHz antenna sold with the Spectra Pro or is it a separate purchase? Other than a brief oblique reference in the RCFlyer magazine review, nothing that I have seen so far alludes to which situation is true, not on any forum to which I am subscribed nor in any Hitec promotional material that I have seen. Maybe it's just so obvious that it should work through the internal connection like every other FM transmitter in existence that Hitec haven't felt the need to spell it out for us, it's obvious to me that that's probably how it will work. But equally there are some who think it might be wired externally. For me, I assume that it will work internally so I just want to know if the metal antenna comes with the Spectra Pro when you buy it or is it a separate purchase. That's it, plain & simple. I've repeated my question a number of different ways now so I hope the ESL among us have finally got the gist of my question. [/quote] Don't come down. Moduls will be connected inside via the antenna base as usual. http://www.flickr.com/photos/14005159@N00/4274337800/ Uli
Posted on: 1/14/2010 9:56 AM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
[quote]ORIGINAL: orcrest Perhaps but I would have thought the conventional approach would have been simpler for the 72Mhz antenna. If you look at this photo here there does appear to be a serious amount of wiring going to the base of the antenna connection. A lot for what would only need to be a dummy connection for the base of the 2.4GHz & 72MHz antennas. <a href=''http://www.flickr.com/photos/garethky/4097446648/sizes/l/in/set-72157622786379680/''>http://www.flickr.com/photos/garethky/4097446648/sizes/l/in/set-72157622786379680/ Is there someone from Hitec who can confirm how the 72MHz antenna will be connected? [/quote] What's wrong? Remove the 2.4GHz Modul. Unscrew the 2.4GHz antenna adapter the same way as a regluar antenna. Put the 72MHz MHz Modul in and screw the antenna in. That's it! Uli
Posted on: 1/14/2010 6:29 AM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
[quote]ORIGINAL: Striker [quote]ORIGINAL: avronaut I use a Lipo and charge it via the balance connector: http://www.flickr.com/photos/14005159@N00/4158403744/ Uli [/quote] Thats great Uli, did you find that the Lipo also helped with the balance issue? [/quote] Not really. I use a G-Force Balancer and it works fine. There is a wide range of balance adapters available and you can choose what ever
Posted on: 1/12/2010 1:52 PM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
I use a Lipo and charge it via the balance connector: http://www.flickr.com/photos/14005159@N00/4158403744/ Uli
Posted on: 1/12/2010 3:47 AM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
]ORIGINAL: avronaut It is cold winter in Germany. I don't use gloves and I think it's better
Posted on: 1/10/2010 3:49 PM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
[quote]ORIGINAL: czaiss good to know that I'm not the only one with a radio that does this,  It would be nice to know the significance of this tone though,  It seems to be a telemtry based tone but I'm not sure whether the telemtry is fine and telling the radio that the transmission is lost, or if the module is indicating that the telemetry is lost. [/quote] Hi, what is your firmware? 1.05 or 1.06? Regards Uli
Posted on: 1/8/2010 7:26 AM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
It is cold winter in Germany. I don't use gloves and I think it's better to protect hands AND transmitter. Take a look at this video, you will see how I cope with snowfall [;)] http://vimeo.com/8292639 By the way I do not sell this widget. I only want to give you an idea that you can choose out of a wide range of balancers already. Uli
Posted on: 1/4/2010 12:06 PM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
[quote]ORIGINAL: boothg-3 i would have to look inside the transmitter case first , that extension could cause serious stress on the case and break it [/quote] Hi, if you take a look inside the Aurora, you will see this ( [:)] ): http://www.flickr.com/photos/14005159@N00/4147450776/in/set-72157594345003375/ Uli
Posted on: 1/4/2010 10:37 AM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
[quote]ORIGINAL: czaiss [quote]ORIGINAL: A.T. [quote]ORIGINAL: avronaut   [quote]ORIGINAL: czaiss  Thats exactly what I was thinking of making.  Are they going to be available for purchase?  [/quote]  What is wrong with the others like this ? <a href=''http://www.flickr.com/photos/14005159@N00/4146707557/''>http://www.flickr.com/photos/14005159@N00/4146707557/  Regards Uli [/quote] There are many aftermarket adaptors, not all available in every state/country. Whilst users will have individual preferences in style and colour, the important thing to consider when buying is not only the ease of reaching switch and trims under the adapter, but also how well the assembly is secured. Appreciate your picture with the tricky little pop up descriptions. Regards Alan T. [/quote] my thoughts exactly it seems to croud the trim tabs if its not above, But my question was whether this red one is available anywhere also before today I did not know any adapters existed [/quote] Hi, trim trabs are not covered and still easy to use, see pic. I prefer this one because it does not cover the main switch and it is flat (transmitter case). [i]"...also before today I did not know any adapters existed"[/i] I anticipated that, therefore my question [;)] Regards from Germany Uli http://www.flickr.com/photos/14005159@N00/4162409370/
Posted on: 1/4/2010 10:29 AM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
[quote]ORIGINAL: czaiss Thats exactly what I was thinking of making.  Are they going to be available for purchase? [/quote] What is wrong with the others like this ? http://www.flickr.com/photos/14005159@N00/4146707557/ Regards Uli
Posted on: 1/3/2010 12:30 PM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
[quote]ORIGINAL: chewytm [quote]ORIGINAL: avronaut [quote]ORIGINAL: chewytm [quote]ORIGINAL: A.T. [quote]ORIGINAL: chewytm   Mike,    I just bought and received (for a friend) a 2.4 Module and 2 Optima 7 rx from Hobbyborse.com. I am wondering what the rx battery alarm voltage is set to in the rx. How do I change it? It will be mounted on a Futaba 9C Super.   My friend will be using mainly
Posted on: 12/28/2009 4:57 AM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
[quote]ORIGINAL: chewytm [quote]ORIGINAL: A.T. [quote]ORIGINAL: chewytm   Mike,    I just bought and received (for a friend) a 2.4 Module and 2 Optima 7 rx from Hobbyborse.com. I am wondering what the rx battery alarm voltage is set to in the rx. How do I change it? It will be mounted on a Futaba 9C Super.   My friend will be using mainly nicad, but I will be using 2S LiFe type batts. How do we set the different warning level for the rx batts without the to-be-available-when-it-is-available display unit? Or can it be set with a USB computer interface? If so, where do we download the software?   chewy   [/quote] <a target=''_blank'' href=''http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13027136&postcount=264''><font color=''#00265e''>Aurora A9 Warning Alarms Battery types, voltage levels and consumption - with Power/Battery Management Screen Shots.  ''Spectra 2.4 will recognize a receiver battery type automatically among 4 cell and 5 cell NiMH and 2 cell LiPo Battery. Red LED will blink fast. You will hear three continuous beeping sounds for low battery warning'', not user adjustable at present. as per  [url=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9247729]Aurora A9 Undocumented Features[/url] - Mixes, Setups, Tips, (includes Spectra Pro and Optima RX features) .  {frequently updated} Regards Alan T. [url=http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~atong]Alan's Hobby, Model & RC FAQ Web Links[/url] [/quote] But nothing for 2S A123 batts at 6.6V? I think A123 batts are quite common nowadays as they don't require regulators with most 6V capable servos. Will anything be done about that? chewy [/quote] Which A123 are you thinking about? The 18650 has only 1,1Ah and the 26650 will not fit into the battery case. Uli
Posted on: 12/28/2009 3:01 AM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
[quote]ORIGINAL: Pippin ...ops, I just stumbled into this thread. A friend asked my about what new system to buy. I was facing the same question recently and choose the SD-10G. Next on the list was the Futaba T10 and perhaps the new T8 (neat little thing, I already played with it). I thought about the A9 as well, a real bargin compared to the other brand but restricted to only 9ch, maybe one to little if you would like to fly a two-motored bomber. Actually, I am not interested in the telemetry and buddies around with such systems just played with it only a couple of days. More important for me was the latency of the system. Radios which use telemetry technically do not reach the same numbers as FHSS systems get. In both cases, marketing is everythink. The companies concentrating on latency highlight that feaure, the other companies rather avoid talking about latency and focus on there telemetry or other gimicks. The buyer might choose. It´s that I advised my buddy. It´s not a wedding vows. [/quote] Hi Pippin, there is no latency disadvantage due to telemetry. Present Systems with telemetry use a PPM to 2.4GHZ conversion. That makes them slow. So I could notice that a DX 7 is faster than a JR 9303 with PPM Spektrum Modul. But the AURORA ist fully digital. I could not notice any latency difference between a DX 7 and the Aurora. Uli
Posted on: 12/22/2009 5:58 AM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
I placed an order for the Aurora at March (!) and it should have been available as from April. I didn't find an alternative to the Aurora and received it in November. Meanwhile I got a second one. Presently we are "testing" under harder conditions, in Germany is cold winter time. It's a fine transmitter. I think it's worth the wait. http://vimeo.com/8292639 http://www.flickr.com/photos/14005159@N00/4199775524/ Uli
Posted on: 12/20/2009 2:02 PM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
[quote]ORIGINAL: inverted flyer how big is this radio - how chunky? does it feel size-wise similar to a Futaba 7C... with a slightly large feel to it? [/quote] Dimensions are nearly similar to the Spektrum DX 7: [link=http://www.flickr.com/photos/14005159@N00/4162409370/]Aurora 9 and DX 7 side by side[/link] Regards Uli
Posted on: 12/6/2009 1:31 AM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
[quote]ORIGINAL: MikeMayberry [quote]ORIGINAL: CSpierings Heard from my local hobby shop today that the 2.4 modules and the radio systems are delayed until October. When I asked when in October they said they dind't know. Any word on the new dates? [/quote] This is untrue. The 2.4Ghz modules will be available in a couple of weeks, but unfortunatley the Aurora is delayed (mid/late Sept.) as we are still waiting for the manuals to be completed and printed. Mike. [/quote] Some months delay due to manuals? Uli
Posted on: 8/20/2009 5:37 PM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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Airwolf - maiden flight
Some impressions of maiden flights Heli Artist Airwolf T Rex 500: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T9oNwOrnG8&feature=channel_page Regards avronaut
Posted on: 2/27/2009 12:37 PM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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T Rex 500 Power HD Video
Now in HD: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdg1rhyI7A4&feature=channel_page[/url] Regards avronaut
Posted on: 2/18/2009 2:08 PM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: T Rex 500 Power
Thanks!
Posted on: 12/21/2008 6:57 PM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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T Rex 500 Power
http://www.youtube.com/user/avronaut Regards from Germnay avronaut
Posted on: 12/16/2008 4:43 PM by Author "avronaut" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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