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@@ukfreebird987 Yes, in your example 50% set on tbe Tx will mean 50% of the 75% set in the Mercury ie overall gyro gain will be 37.5%.

@@CVHeliPilot Thanks

@@remycatillon329 There is not so much RF at the bottom. The RF pattern is like a hemisphere - Imagine placing two hemisheres on top of the flat section.

​@@CVHeliPilotThat's the problem when you use this kind of tx for slope soaring and your model go down.A friend of mine , using a Core Tx, lose the transmission many time in this situations ( and some time crashed his glider)

@@remycatillon329 Need a small table or another seat to place the tx on rather than on the ground behind your feet.

@@stevemorgan5684 Hi Steve... Check out the follwing video I made. In your case you can just use the air speed sensor as the input for reading out. You would also use the same switch for your flaps to enable or disable the telemetry control thereby enabling or disabling the voice announcement. ruclips.net/video/c-8MAT-3So4/видео.htmlfeature=shared

@@rwhonea43 Hello...I assume you are using an Atom or Core Tx...with your Competition SR2? In this case you need to connect the 'Bus' connection (not the PWM connection) on the Sparkswitch RS to either one of the receiver's P2Bus connections. Normally you would use something like a Y lead here as you also need to connect the receiver's P2Bus to the Comp SR2 (Rx1 or Rx2 ports on Comp SR2). Any device like the Sparkswitch RS communicates over the P2Bus same as all the telemetry sensors. You can connect all these devices to any receiver's P2Bus connection using Y leads or using the PBS dock which is just a fancy 5 way Y-lead. Your ignition battery connects to the battery socket on the Sparkswitch RS and the ignition's power input lead connects to the ignition port on the sparkswitch RS. The ignition port is what is switched on and off by the Sparkswitch RS ie it turns the power on or off to the ignition module.

@@PeterOZ61 I did not check the input impeadance but you are probably correct. It is designed to sit across any hall sensor and then output a pulse to the Sparkswitch.

@@CVHeliPilot would need to have it so it does not load anything down.

@@PeterOZ61 I would have to check your programming. They should work the same as per my example if programmed correctly.

@@CVHeliPilot that is what I would expect. I’ll text you some screen shots.

@@PeterOZ61 Yes, if you set any output to 'Direct' it will output that channel to the port unmodified. So any mixing etc must be carried out in the Tx. Basically if you set all the outputs to direct then the PowerBox will act similar to a normal receiver.

@@CVHeliPilot thanks good to know I am on the correct path with it.

@@CVHeliPilot I have got a weird one for you. I am using an older JR 12X on DSMX so essentially ity is just like a Spektrum. I have a new PB Competition SR2 and trying to may my AUX channels to various ports on the PB however the PB does not recognize the radio channel. For example I wanted to use AUX3 s choke via one of the toggles, I can see the channel working in the radio monitor screen and I have the PB setup on port H as direct and as #8 yet the servo does not work, in fact it is like it has stalled and it does get very warm. Tried another servo and same thing. Plugged my servo tester in and the servo will work. I did reach out to Richard and he does not know. Thought you may know if there is something I am doing wrong?

@@PeterOZ61 I saw your post on the PB forum... I also have a 12X unfortunately I do not have any SRXL2 capable receivers to test with.

@@CVHeliPilot I have spare 2 x SRXL2 Rx and the PB adaptor cables I can send you.

@@joseortega9965 Hi Jose, my example is to emulate a 3 position trim (low/med/high) setup which we normally use with JetCat turbines. Ate you wanting to just setup a two position trim (low/hi) setup similar to what Xicoy turbines expect...? In this case we can do it differently.

@@CVHeliPilot Yes is a Jetmunt (Xicoy) I have the safety switch and I am trying to use the switch assigned as trim. Also after doing this programming will I have to teach the ECU: “Trim up/Stick up”: Using the safety switch on the Off position and Throttle up? “Trim down/stick down”:switch on “On “ position but stick down? “Stick down / trim down” Switch on the ON position and Throttle down?

@@joseortega9965 you can do this pretty easily... Just make a new function called throttle trim and assign the switch to this. Now set the total servo travel just for this function to say +/- 15%. You then need to go into the setup curve for this function and offset the curve so it will only operate below half stick.

@@CVHeliPilot so just like in the video?

@@joseortega9965 no not the same.... I might get a chance to do a video on the weekend if I get time to show the setup with Xicoy turbine as I have an X45 and X90 I can use for the video.

@@Rcpeteful Hi Peter, you can use the 'channel lock' feature in the Comp SRS to do exactly that. Just program that in the Comp SRS, only thing you need to set in the Tx is a single channel to activate the sequencer for your landing gear and of course another for the nose wheel steering control (this is the one you assign to the channel lock feature. It should work the same or very similar as the new SR2 PowerBoxes. Costas

@@MiguelBet-p7c Sorry but I don't have a Demon/Cortex gyro that I can use for a video. I use the PowerBox iGyro in my aircraft as they are just easier to use as far as being able to set it up from my Core etc. Also a lot easier to install as you just need to plug in the small sensor without requiring any wiring changes.

@@superleeds1966 You can actually convert the regulated version to make it unregulated fairly easily. You need to open it up and with the PCB orientated so the the Bus and PWM connectors are on your left... Take a close look at the bottom right hand side and you will see two small gold contacts on the PCB that have a small gap between them. If you bridge the two contacts with solder it will convert the regulated unit to the unregulated version.

@@CVHeliPilot Ah great info Costa. But this should have been a software option.

@@superleeds1966 Correct... Currently only the 26XS can be used as a satellite Rx.

@@heydonray I also use Futaba so I know Futaba programming very well but Futaba is limited in flexibility and telemetry. Once you get familiar with how the Function menu works it also takes minimal time... You are just not familiar with it so to you it seems to be convoluted but in reality it is reasonably simple. My video shows you how to fully synchronise the flaps with the elevator trim. If you just want to slow down the flaps etc then it also only takes less than 30 secs to do. Obviously you did not watch the video carefully. With Futaba you cannot synch the travel as per my example. Futaba has built in features such as Flap/Elev mix...In these PowerBox transmitters you need to set this up yourself as they have no pre-programmed mixes etc. It allows more flexibility this way as you don't need to rely on set mixes the radio offers - You just make them yourself so way more flexibility as you are not limited by just what the radio offers from the manufacturer.

@@CzechJets-mc2vy Hi, if I understand you correctly, you can do this by setting the Rate value to 0% in any particular flight mode. Take a look at my Crow/Butterfly video which shows this in some detail.

For anyone interested, the 2:30 mark tells you how to display RSSI on the flight log screen and 4:50 tells you the fades on each antenna. ruclips.net/video/nZlHA2FEY20/видео.htmlsi=bGEKFjfhgI_U0g0S

@@tonym995 Yes Spektrum does treat each individual sat Rx as a separate Rx which is good, it's just that it does not report signal quality which is very important with digital systems in discerning whether your signal is good or bad. Ideally you need both, RSSI and Quality for proper evaluation of the signal as you can easily have instances of good RSSI but poor quality which is usually due to interference.

@@neilwhite2625 Hi Neil, as you found out the trim levers cannot be used as normal control inputs like other switches, so you cannot use the trim switches as inputs to directly control virtual switches, audio/speech output etc. Here is a work-around that I just thought of... I had to think about this for a while before the solution became apparent and obvious....😀 What if we use the ECU's telemetry for the ECU throttle position as a trigger....? ie use the value for the throttle position that the ECU sends back to the Tx as a standard telemetry value.... Setup another telemetry control in the Tx, this time using the ECU's throttle value (not the tx throttle) as the value to monitor. Then setup a trigger/output for when the value drops below/above the throttle value when the trim is moved to off/on...! Now use the output from this new telemetry control as an input for the voice control/virtual switch etc. I haven't tested it but it should work..! I will try it out later today on one of my jets.

@@CVHeliPilot thank you for your reply. But im not very good with this sort of thing, if this does work i will need help to input it. Im ok with the basics but this is advanced stuff and beyond my level of understanding. I hope you can still help me. You are the only one on the net that is doing this level and depth of programing for the core. Im going to input the flap/elevator compensation program today. All this is for my Rebel Classic 2m. Thanks again

@@neilwhite2625 I had a play with one of my jets in the garage about an hour ago and it does work ok using the telemetry throttle value from the ECU. So when you are ready have a bit if a play and if you get stuck, I should be able to help you out.

@@CVHeliPilot i tested the flameout warning today and it worked great, as soon as i shut down the turbine j got the warning until the EGT when below 150c then it stopped, so very happy with that. Ill have a play and let you know how i got on

@@wimvanUffelen I did a video on this earlier in the series. Not sure if you missed it or not. ruclips.net/video/rhir4_V9AQM/видео.htmlfeature=shared

Handy for doing firmware updates to various devices.

@@CVHeliPilot main reason I bought it as I have several PBs in various large / giant models and only have a desktop PC so doing any update is a real pain in the butt.

JR12X was a great radio for its time - I struggled to find a radio to replace mine years ago. Ended up with a Futaba 18SZ which feelt similar but now flying with my PowerBox Core. The Core feels very close to the 12X's ergonomics. I was looking at doing a series for Spektrum and Futaba however I don't have the latest hardware readily available so that makes it difficult.

@@CVHeliPilot 12X still is a wonderful bit of kit which is why I am reluctant to upgrade, as I am getting into larger models the need for telemetry comes into play, especially with large radials. I have the iisi Cockpit which works well but is cumbersome as it is standalone system and not cheap. I have considered upgrading radio and was thinking iX20 SE simply because all my RXrs are DSMX and can be used with it plus programming is similar in many ways to the 12X. Programming does not worry me that much as we learnt micro (HEX) and Assembler programming when I was in the RAAF many moons ago. I do like the look and features of the PB Core though costs, especially to replace all the Rxrs and then to program each model in my fleet is a big consideration. Toy planes will be fun they said!! Just as well I am single these days.

@@PeterOZ61 Yeh... Main reason I went to a PowerBox Core was the telemetry capability. Was recently flying with Futaba but their telemetry is a little lacklustre. I was mainly flying helis for many years but now also moving into jets (turbines) so telemetry is more if a need.

@@CVHeliPilot yup I am not sure about spektrum telemery, I think it is probably quite limited as well. I assume the PB sensors are used via the PB unit? Turbines are a bit quick and pricey for me. My skills are definitely not up to one of those though I do love the tech!

@@PeterOZ61 The bus system used by PowerBox (P2Bus) is a feature on their receivers and PowerBox units. It is by far technically the best telemetry system of any current RC brands.

It should not matter providing that you teach the mounting position correctly. One if my planes has it mounted with the wire exiting sideways and it works ok.

Yes, they are designed to also work with a number of other brands eg. Futaba, Jeti etc.

Yes...You just require to program an additional virtual switch. I posted an example of this on the PowerBox forum a while back. Look under the 'How To' videos on the forum and you should find it. This was before they introduced the Lock SR/RS feature in the last software update. Let me know if you cannot locate it...

@@CVHeliPilot Excellently thought out and communicated in Powerbox's forum - thank you

Sure... Give me a week or so as currently recovering from a knee arthroscopy...

@@CVHeliPilot Thank you, much appreciated 👍🏻

Hi Don... Here is the link..You will need to register first... forum.powerbox-systems.com

Ok thanks. I posted to forum thanks.

Hmmm... Maybe post up on the PB forum and see what Richard says. 9 to 11 sats is a good number so the speed should read better than what you are getting. Have you tried looking at the logs to see at exactly which point in the flight it reads high....?

@@CVHeliPilot no have not looked at the logs. Don’t know how to . ??

@@CVHeliPilot PB forum. Hmm I’ll try.

Are you referring to the actual 'Door' and 'retract' sequencer or the assistant for setting up the wing surfaces...?

@@CVHeliPilot sorry the door and retract assistant

@@Elvisisinthebuilding Ok... If you need to control more servos/doors etc.. You can first run the assistant then you can add further outputs in the output mapping menu section. The assistant only covers a certain amount of options but not all... See my video on controlling mutiple servos per flight surface which is basically the same method of adding servos by mapping an output accordingly.

@@CVHeliPilot thank you , your videos have been fantastic, such a big help keep up the great work 👍🏻

Hi Costas, have you had a chance to make the video on the gear and door sequencer plus adding 2 more door servos on the Core

Thanks David...! I need to retire from my normal day job to have time to make more videos...:) Currently in hospital (again) for a knee arthroscopy due to an injury but will soon make some further videos.

Hi Ron, You dont use the actual flight mode as such to reset the timer. You use the same virtual switch that triggers the particular flight mode to also reset, start or stop the timer. If you have more than one virtual switch to activate the same flight mode then you can add another virtual switch that combines both which can then reset the timer. You could also do this with 3 or more switch combinations as well... The virtual switch options are pretty powerful and they allow you all sorts of switching options to trigger or activate something else. I use this method in a similar way with most of my internal combustion models so that my main flight timer only starts/runs when actually taxing/flying and not while just in the pits starting or warming up the engine.

Thanks for those suggestions! I'll noodle on them and let you know how I went about it 🙂

Maybe take a look at the logs and plot the sat count across the flight and see if it is losing sats during the flight.

@@CVHeliPilothmmm. I’ve heard some people put a filter somewhere in the electronics. Have you heard of that?

@@DonGottlieb-gh3oq The filter is only needed when the gps will not work at all..ie no sat reception.