Difference between revisions of "Spektrum Integration"
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Serial Telemetry receiver - SPM4649T.</translate> | Serial Telemetry receiver - SPM4649T.</translate> | ||
* <translate><!--T:6--> | * <translate><!--T:6--> | ||
| − | Jeti Integration cable available in our stores.</translate> | + | Jeti Integration cable available in our stores (or own modification of the wires).</translate> |
[[File:Jeti-cable.jpg]] | [[File:Jeti-cable.jpg]] | ||
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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.</translate> | 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.</translate> | ||
| − | [[File:Jeti-wiring.jpg|thumb| | + | To improve receiving capabilities you can connect additional Spektrum satellites. So the combination can be following: |
| + | * '''Spirit Pro''' - 1x SPM4649T + 0-2x Spektrum satellites | ||
| + | * '''Spirit''' - 1x SPM4649T + 0-1x Spektrum satellites | ||
| + | * '''uSpirit''' - 1x SPM4649T + 0-1x Spektrum satellites | ||
| + | <p></p> | ||
| + | {{Info|[[File:Info.png|18px|]] <translate>In case that the ESC telemetry is used, the primary satellite can't be connected. For the Castle Creations ESC telemetry primary satellite can be still used.</translate>}} | ||
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| + | [[File:Jeti-wiring.jpg|thumb|right]] | ||
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Orange wire should be connected with the AIL pin.</translate> | Orange wire should be connected with the AIL pin.</translate> | ||
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[[File:Spektrum-connection.jpg|thumb|right]] | [[File:Spektrum-connection.jpg|thumb|right]] | ||
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Transmitter preparation</translate> == | Transmitter preparation</translate> == | ||
| − | + | === Firmware update === | |
| + | Update your transmitter to the latest firmware '''1.20''' from the [https://www.spektrumrc.com/MyAccount/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fMyAccount%2fDefault.aspx Spektrum Airware portal]. In the menu SETUPS/UPDATES - FIRMWARE UPDATES you will find the firmware for download. The SAX file must be stored on the SDCARD and inserted in your transmitter. In the ''System Setup/Transfer SD Card'' you can select Firmware update as Option. | ||
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| + | * DX6e does not need update (version 1.00 will work). | ||
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| + | === Configuration === | ||
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| + | Power up the transmitter and in the '''Main menu''' enter the '''Telemetry'''. | ||
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| + | Configure: | ||
| + | * 1: ESC | ||
| + | * 2: Text Gen | ||
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| + | At this point your transmitter is ready. You can return to the main screen. | ||
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Then save the settings (e.g. by ''CTRL+S'') or the ''Backup tab/Unit - Save'' and restart the unit.</translate> | Then save the settings (e.g. by ''CTRL+S'') or the ''Backup tab/Unit - Save'' and restart the unit.</translate> | ||
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:Spektrum-settings.png|thumb|center]] |
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<translate><!--T:27--> | <translate><!--T:27--> | ||
| − | + | Whenever unit is initialized you are able to enter the Spektrum Integration menu or watch the telemetry data.</translate> | |
<translate><!--T:28--> | <translate><!--T:28--> | ||
| − | Start the transmitter and use | + | Start the transmitter and on the main screen use a roller - rotate to the right until you will see a '''Blank screen'''.</translate> |
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[[File:Spektrum-menu1.png]] | [[File:Spektrum-menu1.png]] | ||
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[[File:Spektrum-menu2.png]] | [[File:Spektrum-menu2.png]] | ||
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<translate><!--T:35--> | <translate><!--T:35--> | ||
| − | + | At this point the integration menu is closed so you can't accidently configure any parameter. | |
| − | There the Menu Layout is nearly identical with the PC software to have easy navigation.</translate> | + | To open the menu, move the '''Rudder stick to the right''' and '''Aileron stick to the left''' for over 2 seconds. |
| + | Once the menu is opened, you will see '''<READY>''' message. Now you can release the sticks and you are ready to set all the parameters.</translate> | ||
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| + | === USAGE === | ||
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| + | <translate>There the Menu Layout is nearly identical with the PC software to have easy navigation.</translate> | ||
<translate><!--T:36--> | <translate><!--T:36--> | ||
It is working in the same way as when the PC software is connected. This mean that when Spektrum Integration menu is opened, you can change even the basic parameters that could affect the helicopter significantly.</translate> | It is working in the same way as when the PC software is connected. This mean that when Spektrum Integration menu is opened, you can change even the basic parameters that could affect the helicopter significantly.</translate> | ||
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| + | {{Info|[[File:Info.png|18px|]] <translate>To navitate in the menu you can use Aileron and Elevator sticks.</translate>}} | ||
{{Quote|'''<translate><!--T:37--> | {{Quote|'''<translate><!--T:37--> | ||
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| − | When using the Bank Switching or Real-Time tuning features the menu will take full control | + | When using the Bank Switching or Real-Time tuning features the menu will take full control over it. The unit will not react to a Switch position changes. |
| − | For the Bank Switching there is a | + | For the Bank Switching there is a parameter ''Bank'' in the main menu where you can manually change the banks. |
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Revision as of 18:08, 8 August 2017
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.
Contents
1 Requirements
To make it work you will need:
- Spektrum transmitter: DX6e, DX6 Gen 2, DX6 Gen 3, DX7 Gen 2, DX8 Gen 2, DX9, DX10T, DX18 Gen 1, DX18 Gen 2, DX18T, DX18QQ or DX20
- Serial Telemetry receiver - SPM4649T.
- Jeti Integration cable available in our stores (or own modification of the wires).
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.
To improve receiving capabilities you can connect additional Spektrum satellites. So the combination can be following:
- Spirit Pro - 1x SPM4649T + 0-2x Spektrum satellites
- Spirit - 1x SPM4649T + 0-1x Spektrum satellites
- uSpirit - 1x SPM4649T + 0-1x Spektrum satellites
In case that the ESC telemetry is used, the primary satellite can't be connected. For the Castle Creations ESC telemetry primary satellite can be still used.
- On the receiver side (SPM4649T) the Jeti integraction cable must be connected to the Servo socket. This socket is used also for Binding.
- Then connect the Jeti integration cable to the unit so that red and brown wires are connected to the RUD port.
- Orange wire should be connected with the AIL pin.
3 Transmitter preparation
3.1 Firmware update
Update your transmitter to the latest firmware 1.20 from the Spektrum Airware portal. In the menu SETUPS/UPDATES - FIRMWARE UPDATES you will find the firmware for download. The SAX file must be stored on the SDCARD and inserted in your transmitter. In the System Setup/Transfer SD Card you can select Firmware update as Option.
- DX6e does not need update (version 1.00 will work).
3.2 Configuration
Power up the transmitter and in the Main menu enter the Telemetry.
Configure:
- 1: ESC
- 2: Text Gen
At this point your transmitter is ready. You can return to the main screen.
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
Whenever unit is initialized you are able to enter the Spektrum Integration menu or watch the telemetry data.
Start the transmitter and on the main screen use a roller - rotate to the right until you will see a Blank screen.
At this point the integration menu is closed so you can't accidently configure any parameter. To open the menu, move the Rudder stick to the right and Aileron stick to the left for over 2 seconds. Once the menu is opened, you will see <READY> message. Now you can release the sticks and you are ready to set all the parameters.
5.1 USAGE
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 Spektrum 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 over it. The unit will not react to a Switch position changes. For the Bank Switching there is a parameter Bank in the main menu where you can manually change the banks.
Do not forget to click the Save Settings when you want to save a changes permanently.
6 Telemetry data
In order to display Telemetry data go to Menu - Telemetry.
- Vibes [%] - Vibration level from all axes (0 - 10% is normal level)
- RPM [Head RPM] - RPM provided by RPM sensor.
- Voltage [V] - ESC Telemetry | Main Battery voltage
- Current [A] - ESC Telemetry | Main Battery current
- Capacity [mAh] - ESC Telemetry | Main Battery consumed capacity
- Temp [°C] - ESC Telemetry | FET temperature
