Aura/SpektrumUse - Revision history

WikiSys: /* General Notes */

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‎General Notes

FlexTeam: /* Spektrum Remote Receiver 'Satellites' */

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‎Spektrum Remote Receiver 'Satellites'

FlexTeam: /* Spektrum Remote Receiver 'Satellites' */

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‎Spektrum Remote Receiver 'Satellites'

FlexTeam: /* Spektrum Remote Receiver 'Satellites' */

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‎Spektrum Remote Receiver 'Satellites'

FlexTeam: /* Spektrum Remote Receiver 'Satellites' */

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‎Spektrum Remote Receiver 'Satellites'

FlexTeam: /* SPMAR10100T 10 Channel - Higher End Rx for Larger/More Complex Aircraft */

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‎SPMAR10100T 10 Channel - Higher End Rx for Larger/More Complex Aircraft

FlexTeam: /* SPMAR10100T 10 Channel - Higher End Rx for Larger/More Complex Aircraft */

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‎SPMAR10100T 10 Channel - Higher End Rx for Larger/More Complex Aircraft

FlexTeam: /* SPMAR10100T 10 Channel - Higher End Rx for Larger/More Complex Aircraft */

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‎SPMAR10100T 10 Channel - Higher End Rx for Larger/More Complex Aircraft

FlexTeam: /* Spektrum SRXL2 */

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‎Spektrum SRXL2

FlexTeam: /* General Notes */

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‎General Notes

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 == Spektrum SRXL2 ==
 ===General Notes===
-*Make sure your '''Spektrum Receiver is updated to the latest Firmware'''. Spektrum Firmware v 2.34.3 or higher
+*Make sure your '''Spektrum Receiver is updated to the latest Firmware'''.
 *'''SRXL2 Requires Aura Firmware V1.14 or newer.'''
 *'''SRXL2''' is a 2020 introduction of a new serial protocol from Spektrum. In addition to channel data, it allows additional features, and '''bi-directional communication''' between a '''Transmitter <-> Receiver <-> and Device such as an ESC or AURA''', etc.

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 * The Aura starts the Remote Receiver's Bind Process using a Bind Plug directly in Aura.
 * Aura has knowledge of all available Spektrum channels
-* DSMX is recommended, DSM2 is also supported at this time. NOTE: There are several versions of DSM2 Firmware out there, and no real way to tell. Some do not function except with the Rx they were shipped with. This makes DSM2 a bit 'hit or miss'. DSMX is much preferred for this, and performance reasons.
+* '''DSMX is recommended''', DSM2 is also supported at this time. NOTE: There are several versions of DSM2 Firmware out there, and no real way to tell. Some do not function except with the Rx they were shipped with. This makes DSM2 a bit 'hit or miss'. DSMX is much preferred for this, and performance reasons.
 * One can be used for park flyers, and two for larger electrics per recommendation.
 * Works with all known Spektrum Brand Receivers outputting the 'Remote Receiver Signal'. This now includes several types of single antenna and diversity (dual) antenna remote receivers.

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 * Works with all known Spektrum Brand Receivers outputting the 'Remote Receiver Signal'. This now includes several types of single antenna and diversity (dual) antenna remote receivers.
 * Recommended for Electric aircraft up to 120 size
-* While it is the users discretion, we do not recommend their use on ignition engines. With the broad availability SRXL and SRXL2 Full Receivers (including low cost ones), we feel it is more conservative and appropriate to use them as they offer the benefits of additional buffer between the ignition and the Aura, and receiver ports for the throttle, choke, and ignition and the receiver's direct failsafe as well. Many also offer Telemetry options as well. The full receiver method can also better mitigate the risk of Remote Receiver cable/micro connector fatigue, wear, corrosion, or failure which anecdotally seems more common in piston power or higher vibration applications.
+* While it is the users discretion, we '''do not recommend their use on ignition engines'''. With the broad availability SRXL and SRXL2 Full Receivers (including low cost ones), we feel it is more conservative and appropriate to use them as they offer the benefits of additional buffer between the ignition and the Aura, and receiver ports for the throttle, choke, and ignition and the receiver's direct failsafe as well. Many also offer Telemetry options as well. The full receiver method can also better mitigate the risk of Remote Receiver cable/micro connector fatigue, wear, corrosion, or failure which anecdotally seems more common in piston power or higher vibration applications.
 == Serial Telemetry Receiver (SPM4649T) ==

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 * Works with all known Spektrum Brand Receivers outputting the 'Remote Receiver Signal'. This now includes several types of single antenna and diversity (dual) antenna remote receivers.
 * Recommended for Electric aircraft up to 120 size
-* While it is the users discretion, we do not recommend their use on ignition engines. With the broad availability SRXL Full Receivers (including low cost ones), we feel it is more conservative and appropriate to use them as they offer the benefits of additional buffer between the ignition and the Aura, and receiver ports for the throttle, choke, and ignition and the receiver's direct failsafe as well. Many also offer Telemetry options as well. The full receiver method can also better mitigate the risk of Remote Receiver cable/micro connector fatigue, wear, corrosion, or failure which anecdotally seems more common in piston power or higher vibration applications.
+* While it is the users discretion, we do not recommend their use on ignition engines. With the broad availability SRXL and SRXL2 Full Receivers (including low cost ones), we feel it is more conservative and appropriate to use them as they offer the benefits of additional buffer between the ignition and the Aura, and receiver ports for the throttle, choke, and ignition and the receiver's direct failsafe as well. Many also offer Telemetry options as well. The full receiver method can also better mitigate the risk of Remote Receiver cable/micro connector fatigue, wear, corrosion, or failure which anecdotally seems more common in piston power or higher vibration applications.
 == Serial Telemetry Receiver (SPM4649T) ==

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 == Spektrum Remote Receiver 'Satellites' ==
-'''Remote Receiver 'Satellites' ''' are typically used as remote receivers on other Spektrum products.
+'''Remote Receiver 'Satellites' ''' are typically used as remote receivers on other Spektrum products. This section is valid for the 3-wire pre-SRXL2 generation of products.
 * The Remote Receiver is plugged directly into standard Aura Mini Port A -or- Mini Port A and Mini Port B.
 * Remote Receivers are NOT supported by the Aura Professionals

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 ***The 4651 can function as a Serial Data Receiver and/or a Remote Receiver (satellite).
 ***The 4651 has '''Two Antenna''' vs One for the 9747
-***The 4651 can be used/reused in smaller Aura equipped aircraft by itself (as well as Cypher), and with full range Telemetry
+***The 4651 can be used/reused in smaller '''Aura''' equipped aircraft by itself (as well as with Cypher/FlexF3), and with full range Telemetry
 ***The 4651 is only slightly more expensive considering the added capability.
 *AR10100T and Aura can connect via '''standard male to male 'servo' connector''' which Flex considers '''superior''' to the 'micro' connectors

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 *AR10100T Can Function with '''Aura''' connected to BIND/'''SRXL2''' port -AND- Spektrum '''Avian''' Serial/Telemetry ESC (or conventional throttle servo or ESC) in '''Rx Port 1'''
 **Can function as above with up to two Remote Receivers (Satellites)
 **Flex prefers the [https://www.flexinnovations.com/product/spm4651t/ '''SPM4651T Remote Rx/Serial Data Receivers''']  over the SPM9747 Remote Rx for added Rf Capability in larger/more complex aircraft. (The 9747 is fully compatible should you choose it instead)
 ***The 4651 can function as a Serial Data Receiver and/or a Remote Receiver (satellite).

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 ** '''AR10100T''' + two '''4651T''' for 46cc and larger aircraft and medium to large turbine jets (3 Rx and 6 Antenna)
 ** Configure installation for multiple paths and orientations as recommended by radio mfg.
-*AR10100T Can Function with Aura connected to BIND/SRXL2 port -AND- Spektrum Avion Serial/Telemetry ESC (or conventional throttle servo or ESC) in Port 1
+*AR10100T Can Function with '''Aura''' connected to BIND/'''SRXL2''' port -AND- Spektrum '''Avian''' Serial/Telemetry ESC (or conventional throttle servo or ESC) in '''Rx Port 1'''
 **Can function as above with up to two Remote Receivers (Satellites)
 **Flex prefers the [https://www.flexinnovations.com/product/spm4651t/ '''SPM4651T Remote Rx/Serial Data Receivers''']  over the SPM9747 Remote Rx for added Rf Capability in larger/more complex aircraft. (The 9747 is fully compatible should you choose it instead)

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 *Can allow editing of many Aura parameters on supported transmitters (Airware 2 and newer?) using the '''TELEMETRY TUNE''' feature.
 *Limitations in addition to those in the intro.
-**As of July 2021, the receivers offered are in the one Receiver/2 Antenna Configuration (except Case 2 of the AR6610T/8020T described below). While Flex leaves radio component use specification up to the radio manufacturer, at this time we are comfortable using this configuration of Spektrum receiver in planes up to the "90" glow class or electric equivalent. (This includes appropriate Flex SPNP aircraft)
+**Many of the receivers offered are in the one Receiver/2 Antenna Configuration (details described below). While Flex leaves radio component use specification up to the radio manufacturer, at this time we are comfortable using this configuration of Spektrum receiver in planes up to the "90" glow class or electric equivalent. (This includes appropriate Flex SPNP aircraft)
-**As of July 2021, the '''Spektrum products offered are limited''', and are '''not suggested by Flex for larger/denser aircraft'''. We expect offerings appropriate for this use to be made in the future. Perhaps in Late 2021.
+**Some products have limited Rf Capability (See detailed notes by product)
 **Some ports lose function when using SRXL2 (See detailed notes by product)
 **As of October 2021, the '''AR10100T''' is available for '''larger/more complex aircraft'''<br />