Difference between revisions of "Jeti Integration"

Revision as of 22:25, 9 March 2017

From version 1.1.0 you can use the JETI integration! This mean you can fully configure Spirit units with JETI transmitters in real-time without need of a computer.

1 Requirements

To make it work you will need:

• Jeti Duplex transmitter: DS/DS 14 or 16 or 24
• Jeti Duplex receiver with a free EX port.
• Jeti Integration cable available in our stores.
• Configuration file for the transmitter.

2 Wiring

The Jeti 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.
• To buy a REX receiver where you can use a telemetry sensors and the Jeti integration together.

3 Transmitter preparation

Now download the Configuration file, which has BIN extension. The file name is "Spirit.bin". This file should be copied to the "Devices" directory on the SD-Card of your transmitter. Without it you will see the error message when the Spirit device is opened.

You can copy it by connecting the micro USB cable to the transmitter similarly as to an USB flash drive. When cable is attached to the transmitter you have to confirm the USB connection. Then simply drag and drop it to the Devices directory as you are used to.

It is very important to use the same version of the BIN file as your current firmware in the unit. If the versions are not matching then an incompatibility issues could occur.

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 Jeti Integration and EX Bus connection, it is important to set the EX Bus 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 Jeti Integration menu. Press the MENU button on the transmitter.

Then select the Model 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.

5.1 Stil can't see the Spirit?

If you have everything right, but the unit is still not visible, then the only problem can be that the EX Bus port of your receiver is configured to a different protocol.

In this case, enter the configuration menu of your receiver in the Device Explorer - the entry has name of your receiver. Change the Serial Link to the EX Bus. In case of the REX receivers you can assign E1 or E2 port to EX Bus in the Alternative Pin Config menu.

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 Jeti 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).

Enjoy the integration!