[NSRCA-discussion] Futaba 2.4 7 Channel Receiver

[MKMSG]

Robert:  Thanks....very clear explanation.

Mike Moritko
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Robert L. Beaubien 
  To: General pattern discussion 
  Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:42 PM
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Futaba 2.4 7 Channel Receiver


  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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  From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Robert L. Beaubien
  Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 10:29 AM
  To: General pattern discussion
  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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  From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of MKMSG
  Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 10:17 AM
  To: NSRCA Discussion List
  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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