[NSRCA-discussion] Futaba 2.4 7 Channel Receiver

[Robert L. Beaubien]

I figured I should clarify what that means for you.  Because you are
using a 9ZAP, failsafe is not supported at all by the radio in PPM mode
so you only have failsafe (set in the receiver) for channel 3 with hold
on the remaining channels even if you use the 8-channel receiver.
Additionally, your radio is only designed to output 1024 resolution, if
you use the 8-channel receiver, the conversion process to 2048
resolution will not double what the radio outputs, though it will
improve.  Real world, I doubt you would see any difference between the
2.  Hope that helps.

 

- Robert Beaubien

- NSRCA, District 7 Webmaster

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Robert L.
Beaubien
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Futaba 2.4 7 Channel Receiver

 

The 8- and 14- (and upcoming 10-) channel receivers all are 2048 bit
resolution.  The 4-, 6-, and 7- channnel receivers are all 1024
resolution.  The other difference is the 8-, 10-, and 14-channel
receiver all support all channel failsafe.  The rest only support
channel 3 failsafe and hold on the rest of the channels.

 

- Robert Beaubien

- NSRCA, District 7 Webmaster

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"No trees were harmed in the sending of this message, however a large
number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced."

 

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of MKMSG
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 10:17 AM
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Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Futaba 2.4 7 Channel Receiver

 

Outside of the number of channels, is there any appreciable performance
difference between the Futaba 2.4 gig 8 channel receiver and the 2.4 gig
7 channel receiver?  I have the 8 channel 2.4 module in my 9 ZAP.  It
has a very small micro switch which must be moved whenever I want to use
a receiver less than 8 channels.  Since I fly some indoor using the
Futaba 4 channel 2.4 receiver, that switch does get a workout.  However,
it doesn't look like it was built to be repeately moved back and forth
like a receiver on/off switch and I fear it will eventually fail.  If I
use the 7 channel receiver in my 2 meter ships, the problem goes away
since the switch would be able to remain in the 7 channel position
forever.  Any feedback would be appreciated.

 

Mike

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