RE: Spektrum Telemetry module and iPhone App.
Ideally, I'd like to see an export/email feature. Done flying? Hit send then when you get home you have a csv Excel file waiting. It would be easy to then build a graph to depict just about any parameter - just like the iPhone app does now. The difference would be the ability to graph multiple flights at once. A bonus would be the ability to add text notes about a flight. Tune the engine differently? Make a note, see the graphical difference. Thank you all in advance to anyone willing to make this so. An even cooler idea: upload your data to a website for comparison to others.
Posted on: 9/1/2012 5:54 AM by Author "tarcure" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: Spektrum Telemetry module and iPhone App.
I've only posted a few times to RC universe but felt compelled to this time. There are wonderful things about telemetry I find usefull. The ability to view voltage drop graphically after a flight is priceless. How anyone could think it is not useful information is beyond me. However, I found it frustrating to figure the process out due to some serious lack of documentation. I would simply LOVE the ability to export the flight data to Excel. This would provide an easy way to help calculate mAH used for a day of flying. I asked the support at Horizon BEFORE I purchased my iPhone module. I was told (and this is a quote), " I think it's possible". To all the PC users moaning about how they are never going to purchase an Apple product - you are obviously gluten for punishment. I have a high end Mac at work and can count on 1 hand the number of times it has frozen up in 3 years. Oh wait, I don't need a hand - it has never locked up. Can you say the same about a PC?
Posted on: 8/31/2012 6:42 PM by Author "tarcure" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: Saito 100 bearing endplay
I've managed to remove my first set of bearings from my Saito 115. I found the previous posts' of GREAT help. My question concerns the timing gears. It has been mentioned to use a pushrod to hold the cam in place (inserted thru an oil hole) when replacing the cam assembly. My 115 doesn't seem to have an oil hole. I do see the dimple and have practiced a few times by just lowering it into place when the piston was at TDC. Is this correct procedure? I don't see any way to "lock" the cam in place.
Posted on: 7/8/2012 3:22 PM by Author "tarcure" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: *Hangar 9 New Pulse 125*
I have been following this post with interest. (Ever since my first Pulse died an ugly death when the elevator broke loose.) Anyway's Horizon's free replacement with the new elevator has been great. I've been flying it for about a year now. This is only my third plane but have noticed something that I hadn't before. As the plane is flying level (1/2 throttle) and then when I hit the throttle the plane tends to pitch up slightly and rolls to the right. I have a Saito 115, 15x6 prop. The plane balances to spec but I would note this. Lateral balance is a bit off. If I put 1.5 grams of lead on the outermost part of the left wing (viewed from behind) it now balances level. Could this little amount of weight make that kind of difference? Or, is something else up? Viewing the plane there appears to be no warping etc. Thank you.
Posted on: 5/22/2012 12:05 PM by Author "tarcure" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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Saito 115, DX8, RPM Sensor
I am having trouble hooking up the RPM sensor to my Saito 115. Temp. and voltage are working fine but not the sensor. I am turning the motor over by hand and not seeing any rpm's register. Could it be as simple as the motor isn't turning fast enough? (minimum rpm needed). When plugged in, the DX8 displays "___" for RPM. Could it be a faulty sensor? Since the sensor is hooked up, wouldn't the display be "000"? There is a small circular outdent on the backplate of the Saito 115. How far away should the sensor be? Gap?
Posted on: 3/20/2011 4:23 AM by Author "tarcure" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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