Heli/Gimbal rx and tx

Tahoet · 08-04-2012, 12:21 PM

Hello all,

I'm almost complete with my logo se and Photoship one 3xpro build. I have been flying with the gimgal static for testing. And am now ready to set up the gimbal stabilization and control. I have a hoverflyGimbal card. I was always planning on using my JR 11X and 921 rx for the ship. My older JR 9303 with spectrum 7100 rx for the gimbal control. And it just hit me that both 2.4 systems on the same ship might be a setup for big trouble.

My question is what is the best and safest second tx/rx setup for the gimbal? Or am I fine using the above setup?

Thanks in advance for the help,

Tony

s_linste · 08-04-2012, 09:21 PM

There is no problem whatsoever to be running two 2.4Ghz systems. They are designed to not interfere with each other. This is why 2.4Ghz is so ideal at flying fields unlike the old 72Mhz where everyone had to display which channel they were using so as to not interfere with each other.

Tahoet · 08-04-2012, 09:29 PM

Thanks,
I understand but was getting nervous about them being so close together.

hellafilming · 08-05-2012, 02:01 AM

I had the same concerns, even though they are not suppose to interferer with each other I would upgrade to dsmx if you haven't already. I ended up with some weird problems with spectrum so I just use that on the camera gimbal and switch to a different brand for the heli.

outofphase · 08-05-2012, 12:14 PM

I use 2.4 on both Heli and Gimbal without any issues. However If your using the 3xPro gimbal with the servos that are porvided, the hoverfly stabilization probably wont work for it. I do know they will be issuing a firmware update to work the type of servos the 3X uses. I have the same Gimbal and am waiting for this to become avaible too. For now Im just using two single axis gyros for stabilization. If your doing something different for the hoverfly to work please let me know.

Tahoet · 08-05-2012, 03:24 PM

Thanks, I upgraded to the spektrum H6040 servos. Not sure if they will work or not with the hoverfly? I will send them an email to make sure. I pulled the gimbal off while I upgrade it to an ACEOne. I want to be sure all flies well. Then onto the gimbal install once ACEOne is dialed in. Have been reading mixed posts about going flybarless with the ACE? Any thoughts on flybarless with ACEOne?

hellafilming · 08-05-2012, 04:40 PM

I have no experience either way but from what I have read having a flybar helps. If you need a flybar head I have one. We seem to be in close locations.

Tahoet · 08-05-2012, 10:07 PM

Thanx HF, I really want to stick with the FBL system. Appreciate the offer a bunch. I just love the way all my Mikados fly at elevation. I live up on the north shore. PM me and maybe we can fly together sometime. I have yet to fly a chopper or share the same intrest with someone.... Pretty secluded up here with limited flying space.

hellafilming · 08-05-2012, 10:31 PM

Opps I mixed up the rig, I thought you where on trex. Even better to be on mikados they are the best, in my opinion. for sure we should fly sometime illl let you know when i head up there.

outofphase · 08-05-2012, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tahoet

Thanks, I upgraded to the spektrum H6040 servos. Not sure if they will work or not with the hoverfly? I will send them an email to make sure. I pulled the gimbal off while I upgrade it to an ACEOne. I want to be sure all flies well. Then onto the gimbal install once ACEOne is dialed in. Have been reading mixed posts about going flybarless with the ACE? Any thoughts on flybarless with ACEOne?

Ive been flying FBL with the AceOne for about a year now. Ive been tweaking with different gain settings for a while now. I think I have finally gotten to where I really like it. The hoverfly will not work with the 360 modded servos we use with the 3XPro. They will releasing a firmware upgrade soon that will allow your hoverfly to work. Unknown on exact timeframe. I have my servos upgraded to the spectrum 6040 on the Roll and a Savox 1267 on tilt. I finally got my gimbal dialed in beautifully using two single axis gyros on my gimbal. Will invest in hoverfly as soon as its released.

Tahoet · 08-07-2012, 08:46 PM

Glad to hear you have the AceOne dialed in. Wondering if you can send me an updated setting screen shots? I saw while back that you had posted these settings? Maybe they have not changed. I sure hope Hoverfly will get that update done. Seems like we are always waiting for new products and updates...... Looks like I can use the AceOne stabilization (roll and tilt) for now.

outofphase · 08-08-2012, 12:35 AM

You can, but when using the gimbal stabilization through ace one, you cannot pan the gimbal. Thats why I choose not to use it.

08-04-2012, 12:21 PM	#1
Tahoet Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tahoe	Heli/Gimbal rx and tx Hello all, I'm almost complete with my logo se and Photoship one 3xpro build. I have been flying with the gimgal static for testing. And am now ready to set up the gimbal stabilization and control. I have a hoverflyGimbal card. I was always planning on using my JR 11X and 921 rx for the ship. My older JR 9303 with spectrum 7100 rx for the gimbal control. And it just hit me that both 2.4 systems on the same ship might be a setup for big trouble. My question is what is the best and safest second tx/rx setup for the gimbal? Or am I fine using the above setup? Thanks in advance for the help, Tony

08-05-2012, 12:14 PM	#5
outofphase Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clovis, Ca	I use 2.4 on both Heli and Gimbal without any issues. However If your using the 3xPro gimbal with the servos that are porvided, the hoverfly stabilization probably wont work for it. I do know they will be issuing a firmware update to work the type of servos the 3X uses. I have the same Gimbal and am waiting for this to become avaible too. For now Im just using two single axis gyros for stabilization. If your doing something different for the hoverfly to work please let me know. __________________ Trex 700E AP Ship, PS1 3XPro Gimbal Trex 700Nitro Pro LE, DX7se, *Blade MSR* Blade MCP X,*Blade 400*

08-05-2012, 04:40 PM	#7
hellafilming Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tahoe area	if I have no experience either way but from what I have read having a flybar helps. If you need a flybar head I have one. We seem to be in close locations.

08-08-2012, 12:35 AM	#12
outofphase Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clovis, Ca	You can, but when using the gimbal stabilization through ace one, you cannot pan the gimbal. Thats why I choose not to use it. __________________ Trex 700E AP Ship, PS1 3XPro Gimbal Trex 700Nitro Pro LE, DX7se, *Blade MSR* Blade MCP X,*Blade 400*

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08-04-2012, 09:21 PM	#2
s_linste Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Quebec, Canada	There is no problem whatsoever to be running two 2.4Ghz systems. They are designed to not interfere with each other. This is why 2.4Ghz is so ideal at flying fields unlike the old 72Mhz where everyone had to display which channel they were using so as to not interfere with each other.

08-04-2012, 09:29 PM	#3
Tahoet Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tahoe	Thanks, I understand but was getting nervous about them being so close together.

08-05-2012, 02:01 AM	#4
hellafilming Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tahoe area	I had the same concerns, even though they are not suppose to interferer with each other I would upgrade to dsmx if you haven't already. I ended up with some weird problems with spectrum so I just use that on the camera gimbal and switch to a different brand for the heli.

08-05-2012, 03:24 PM	#6
Tahoet Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tahoe	Thanks, I upgraded to the spektrum H6040 servos. Not sure if they will work or not with the hoverfly? I will send them an email to make sure. I pulled the gimbal off while I upgrade it to an ACEOne. I want to be sure all flies well. Then onto the gimbal install once ACEOne is dialed in. Have been reading mixed posts about going flybarless with the ACE? Any thoughts on flybarless with ACEOne?

08-05-2012, 10:07 PM	#8
Tahoet Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tahoe	Thanx HF, I really want to stick with the FBL system. Appreciate the offer a bunch. I just love the way all my Mikados fly at elevation. I live up on the north shore. PM me and maybe we can fly together sometime. I have yet to fly a chopper or share the same intrest with someone.... Pretty secluded up here with limited flying space.

08-05-2012, 10:31 PM	#9
hellafilming Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tahoe area	Opps I mixed up the rig, I thought you where on trex. Even better to be on mikados they are the best, in my opinion. for sure we should fly sometime illl let you know when i head up there.

08-07-2012, 08:46 PM	#11
Tahoet Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tahoe	Glad to hear you have the AceOne dialed in. Wondering if you can send me an updated setting screen shots? I saw while back that you had posted these settings? Maybe they have not changed. I sure hope Hoverfly will get that update done. Seems like we are always waiting for new products and updates...... Looks like I can use the AceOne stabilization (roll and tilt) for now.