[NSRCA-discussion] Made the swtich to 2.4G SS

[Anthony Abdullah]

Bob,
I am glad that you have come to the "Dark Side". I am a long time JR guy that made the switch after losing my electric Integral on 72mhz Synthesized JR9303 at the Columbus contest (may my sweet sweet E-Integral rest in peace). I bought the Airtronics SD10G and have been using it in my E-Black Magic with no problems whatsoever (knock wood). So far it has been extremely solid and reliable. 

I am sure that Mark Atwood regrets my decision to switch as I have gotten in the bad habit of using him as my "living manual", since the switch I have found myself calling him for step by step programming instructions BEFORE even looking for it in the manual. To his credit he has been very good about it but I am letting everyone know that I am weening myself from that practice.

My only very minor issues with the ATX is the trim tab layout and the digital throttle trim (I prefer mechanical but understand why they made it digital). By there being six trim tabs they are not centered and it has taken me a minute to get used to finding them without looking down. 

Overall I am very happy with the value that the Airtronics SD10 provides.

Anthony 


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From: Bob Kane <getterflash at yahoo.com>
To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 2:08:02 PM
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Made the swtich to 2.4G SS

At the NATS this year I decided it was time to make the move to 2.4G SS. Upon my return I ordered the new Airtronics SD-10G. My original plan was to use it in my as yet to be assembled Integral, but I bought an additional 7 channel receiver to convert my Temptation. I was flying the Temptation with a Stylus TX, and it was equipped with Airtronics servos with old-style connectors.  I ordered some JR plug ends from Servos and Stuff, and replaced the Airtronics end with the JR plugs.  You can remove the internal pins by gently pressing the small metal locking tab and removing the pin, then push it in the new connector, careful to put the +, -, and signal wires in the correct orientation. The whole operation took about an hour to change the six ends, install the new receiver , and orient the antenna wires per the intructions. I configured the servo travel, dual rates, and expo to the same values as my Stylus as a starting point.  I had to mechanicaly
re-center the elevator, it had a visible amount of "down" with the new radio set at 0 center.  Although the Stylus showed the elevator was centered, there was some signiciant down trim on that surface.  It probably was that way from the begining, I had copied another plane as the starting point way back when and did not realize the down trim was there.

I did a range check using the SD-10G's low power mode, then was ready for the moment of truth. The plane required the slightest elevator trim to fly level.  I had the initial rates set a little too aggresive for me, so I did some more tuning and now it "feels" just like it did with the Stylus.

Those of you contemplating the switch should look at the new SD-10G, probably the best value radio out there right now. A ton of programming features and enough 3 position switches to keep anybody happy. I really like the throttle cut momentary button.   There new style Airtronics "Z" connectors are compatable with JR and Hitec (not sure about Futaba).

Bob Kane
getterflash at yahoo.com



      
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