Difference between revisions of "Futaba Telemetry"

Revision as of 20:00, 10 August 2017

From version 2.4.3 you can utilize full support of the Futaba Telemetry!

This mean you can see all telemetry variables sent by Spirit units with SBUS2 (FASSTest receiver) in real-time.

1 Requirements

To make it work you will need:

• Futaba transmitter: 14SG, 18MZ or 18SZ
• FASSTest Receiver: R7003SB, R7006SB, R7008SB, R7018SB or R7014SB.
• FrSky Integration cable available in our stores (with a small modification).
• Spirit firmware: 2.4.3.

2 Wiring

The FrSky Integration 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.

Spirit

If S-BUS Adapter is used with Spirit, then it will be replaced by the FrSky Integration cable.

Spirit Pro & uSpirit

Servo cable that was used for connection between receiver and unit will be replaced by the FrSky Integration cable.

• At the receiver side - shorter end of the FrSky integraction cable must be connected to the SBUS2 port.
• At the unit side - longer end must be connected to the RUD and ELE/PIT/AIL ports according the photo.
• Red wire should be connected with the AIL pin.

Make sure that the receiver is bound in the FASSTest mode, otherwise telemetry will not work.

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 Telemetry data

In order to display Telemetry data, move the roller while on the Main screen until you will see ESC Status.

If you can't see the ESC Status, please make sure you have performed necessary configuration.

List of available Telemetry variables:

• RPM [Head RPM] - RPM provided by RPM sensor or ESC.
• Volts [V] - ESC Telemetry | Main Battery voltage
• Motor [A] - ESC Telemetry | Main Battery current
• Throttle [%] - Throttle percentage sent to the ESC.
• Output [%] - (Vibration level 0 - 10% is normal level)
• FET Temp [°C] - ESC Telemetry | FET temperature
• BEC [C] - ESC Telemetry | Main Battery consumed capacity (1234mAh = 123.4C)
• BEC [V] - ESC Telemetry | BEC Voltage