Difference between revisions of "Spektrum Integration"

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From version 2.4.3 you can use the Spektrum integration! This mean you can fully configure Spirit units with Spektrum transmitters in real-time without need of a computer.

1 Requirements

To make it work you will need:

• Spektrum transmitter: DS/DS 14 or 16 or 24
• Serial Telemetry receiver - SPM4649T.
• Spektrum(Jeti) Integration cable available in our stores.

2 Wiring

The Spektrum cable is able to transfer everything including channel data and telemetry. This mean that you will not need to connect anything else except this cable.

On the receiver side the servo cable must be connected to the EX Bus port.

• For new REX receivers the port label is E1 or E2 (EXT port will not work).
• For older EX receiver the port label is always EXT.

If you are using EX receivers with attached telemetry sensor to the EXT port in this case you have two options:

• To use UDI connection (SRXL/SUMD receiver type) - in this case you will loose the Jeti Integration.

3 Transmitter preparation

Update your transmitter the latest firmware 1.20 from the Spektrum Airware portal.

4 Spirit Settings

Now you are ready to power up the unit. If your Power supply is not connected yet, we recommend to connect it to the AUX1, AUX2 and/or CH0 port. Before you can utilize the Spektrum integration connection, it is important to set the Spektrum DSM2/X receiver type in the General tab of the software. Please start the Spirit Settings and change the receiver type as displayed on the photo. Then save the settings (e.g. by CTRL+S) or the Backup tab/Unit - Save and restart the unit.

5 Integration Menu

When unit is initialized you are able to enter the Spektrum Integration menu. Press the MENU button on the transmitter.

Then select the Telemetry menu by a rotary knob.

And then enter the Device Explorer menu.

There, if the wiring and receiver type is correct, you will see the Spirit entry.

6 Usage

Whenever you want to configure a parameter, go to the Model/Device Explorer/Spirit. There the Menu Layout is nearly identical with the PC software to have easy navigation.

It is working in the same way as when the PC software is connected. This mean that when Jeti Integration menu is opened, you can change even the basic parameters that could affect the helicopter significantly.

Never perform the configuration when flying!

When using the Bank Switching or Real-Time tuning features the menu will take full control of it. The unit will not react to a Switch position changes. For the Bank Switching there is a menu Bank Switching where you can manually change the banks.

Do not forget to click the Save Settings when you want to save a changes permanently.

7 Preset for transmitter

You can use our preconfigured profile for the transmitter where everything should be configured to be ready to fly.

The profile has enabled:

• Flight modes
• Bank Switching
• Rescue/Stabilisation modes (activated by a Separate channel)

You can download it right here (Optimized for Jeti DS-14). Then unzip the file and save the JSN file to your transmitter (SDCard) to the Model directory.

In your transmitter there will be new profile called Spirit FBL that you can select.

Enjoy the integration!

8 Channel Mapping

In case that your channels are not matching, we recommend to leave default channel mapping in the unit and to change it in your transmitter.

You can do so in the Model - Servo Assignment menu.

Channel Layout:

1. Throttle
2. Aileron
3. Elevator
4. Pitch
5. Rudder
6. Gyro sens.
7. Bank (if used)
8. Stabi (if used)

9 Telemetry data

In order to display Telemetry data you have to scan for new sensors first. Go to Menu - Timers/Sensors - Sensors/Logging Setup and then press AUTO button. Scanning will take a few seconds untill all Telemetry variables will show up.

• S Vibes [%] - Vibration level from all axes (0 - 10% is normal level)
• S RPM [Head RPM] - RPM provided by RPM sensor.
• S Voltage [V] - ESC Telemetry | Main Battery voltage
• S Current [A] - ESC Telemetry | Main Battery current
• S Capacity [mAh] - ESC Telemetry | Main Battery consumed capacity
• S Temp [°C] - ESC Telemetry | FET temperature

Once scanning is finished you can add these variables onto the main screen. Go to Menu - Timers/Sensors - Displayed Telemetry and press the ADD button. Add all Telemetry data you want to display.