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| − | + | == Spektrum Installation Notes and Equipment Selection == | |
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| − | '''NOTE:''' Any recommendations are based on years of knowledge and product use and are informational only. | + | There are two ways to connect the Aura to your Spektrum Receiver: |
| − | We do not 'specify' radio installations. Consult your radio manufacturer for radio information. | + | * Spektrum SRXL |
| − | We test and support genuine Spektrum brand | + | * Spektrum Remote Receiver 'Satellites' |
| − | + | * Serial Telemetry Receiver (SPM4649T) | |
| − | + | * Traditional PWM Servo Connection | |
| − | **Aura will follow the Failsafe outputs of the SPM Receiver. | + | |
| − | + | '''NOTE:''' Any recommendations are based on years of knowledge and product use and are informational only. | |
| − | + | * We do not 'specify' radio installations. Consult your radio manufacturer for radio information. | |
| − | + | * We test and support the use genuine Spektrum brand equipment. | |
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| − | + | === Spektrum SRXL === | |
| − | + | '''SRXL''' is modern digital data on one wire (similar to Futaba S.Bus). It gives the Aura precise knowledge of all of the available Spektrum channels. | |
| + | * '''Most Preferred and capable Spektrum connection''' | ||
| + | * Aura will follow the Failsafe outputs of the SPM Receiver. | ||
| + | * Recommended for all aircraft types | ||
| + | * Receiver Ports can be used along with Aura Ports. | ||
| + | * SRXL is input into Aura's B Port (servo bus) | ||
| + | * AR12120, AR12020, AR9020, and AR7700 are supported with Aura Firmware 1.3 and higher | ||
| + | * AR8010T, AR9030T are supported with Aura Firmware 1.4 and higher | ||
| + | * Generally we recommend full range receivers for aircraft up to 49cc, and full range receivers with 3 or more receivers (antenna) for 50cc and larger aircraft | ||
| + | * Power Safe Receivers work excellent with Aura. See the article on Large Aircraft. | ||
'''NOTE:''' At this time, Spektrum Powersafe SRXL Receivers: AR9130T and AR12300T are '''NOT permitted for use with Aura''' due to the [https://www.spektrumrc.com/ProdInfo/Files/Spektrum_PowerSafe_TRX_Recall-Notice.pdf Spektrum Recall (Link)] <br />The AR20300 is also under recall and does NOT have an SRXL port. | '''NOTE:''' At this time, Spektrum Powersafe SRXL Receivers: AR9130T and AR12300T are '''NOT permitted for use with Aura''' due to the [https://www.spektrumrc.com/ProdInfo/Files/Spektrum_PowerSafe_TRX_Recall-Notice.pdf Spektrum Recall (Link)] <br />The AR20300 is also under recall and does NOT have an SRXL port. | ||
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| − | * | + | === Spektrum Remote Receiver 'Satellites' === |
| − | **Aura has knowledge of all available Spektrum channels | + | '''Remote Receiver 'Satellites' ''' are typically used as remote receivers on other Spektrum products. |
| − | + | * The Remote Receiver is plugged directly into Aura Mini Port A and/or Mini Port B. | |
| − | + | * 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. | |
| − | + | * 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. | |
| − | + | * 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 recent broad availability SRXL 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. This method can also better mitigate the risk of Remote Receiver cable/connector fatigue or failure. |
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| − | + | === Serial Telemetry Receiver (SPM4649T) === | |
| − | + | * SPM4649T is not currently supported. May be supported in future Aura Config Tool Update | |
| − | + | <!--*Bind per Spektrum Instructions (bind plug) | |
| − | + | * Install in B Port (servo bus) | |
| − | + | * Aura has knowledge of all available Spektrum channels | |
| − | + | * Utilizes the 'Remote Receiver' serial data standard | |
| − | + | * Recommended for Electric aircraft up to 120 size | |
| − | + | * While the users discretion, we don't recommend their use on ignition engines. With the recent broad availability SRXL 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 ports for the throttle, choke, and ignition from the receiver and its direct failsafe as well. --> | |
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| − | + | === Traditional PWM Servo Connection === | |
| − | + | '''PWM''' (Servo Leads) connect the each channel on your Receiver directly to each Servo Port on the Aura. | |
| − | + | * Recommended for all aircraft types. | |
| − | + | * Supports virtually every receiver | |
| − | + | * Limits port availability. Typically Aura will be configured with 4 inputs and 4 outputs with PWM. | |
| − | + | * Some features such as QuickSetup and QuickTrim are NOT supported with PWM connections. | |
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| + | === PPM === | ||
| + | '''PPM''' (Pulse Position Modulation) all Servo pulses on one wire | ||
| + | * Works with all aircraft type based on Receiver capability. | ||
| + | * Limited Spektrum Receivers usage (AR7700) | ||
| + | * PPM is input into Aura's B port (servo bus) | ||
| + | * Since most of these Receivers also offer SRXL, SRXL is preferred | ||
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[[Aura/LargeAircraftInstall|Also see article on Large Aircraft Installs]] | [[Aura/LargeAircraftInstall|Also see article on Large Aircraft Installs]] | ||
<noinclude>[[Category:Aura|Aura]]</noinclude> | <noinclude>[[Category:Aura|Aura]]</noinclude> | ||
Revision as of 23:18, 28 March 2017
Contents
Spektrum Installation Notes and Equipment Selection
There are two ways to connect the Aura to your Spektrum Receiver:
- Spektrum SRXL
- Spektrum Remote Receiver 'Satellites'
- Serial Telemetry Receiver (SPM4649T)
- Traditional PWM Servo Connection
NOTE: Any recommendations are based on years of knowledge and product use and are informational only.
- We do not 'specify' radio installations. Consult your radio manufacturer for radio information.
- We test and support the use genuine Spektrum brand equipment.
Spektrum SRXL
SRXL is modern digital data on one wire (similar to Futaba S.Bus). It gives the Aura precise knowledge of all of the available Spektrum channels.
- Most Preferred and capable Spektrum connection
- Aura will follow the Failsafe outputs of the SPM Receiver.
- Recommended for all aircraft types
- Receiver Ports can be used along with Aura Ports.
- SRXL is input into Aura's B Port (servo bus)
- AR12120, AR12020, AR9020, and AR7700 are supported with Aura Firmware 1.3 and higher
- AR8010T, AR9030T are supported with Aura Firmware 1.4 and higher
- Generally we recommend full range receivers for aircraft up to 49cc, and full range receivers with 3 or more receivers (antenna) for 50cc and larger aircraft
- Power Safe Receivers work excellent with Aura. See the article on Large Aircraft.
NOTE: At this time, Spektrum Powersafe SRXL Receivers: AR9130T and AR12300T are NOT permitted for use with Aura due to the Spektrum Recall (Link)
The AR20300 is also under recall and does NOT have an SRXL port.
Spektrum Remote Receiver 'Satellites'
Remote Receiver 'Satellites' are typically used as remote receivers on other Spektrum products.
- The Remote Receiver is plugged directly into Aura Mini Port A and/or Mini Port B.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 recent broad availability SRXL 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. This method can also better mitigate the risk of Remote Receiver cable/connector fatigue or failure.
Serial Telemetry Receiver (SPM4649T)
- SPM4649T is not currently supported. May be supported in future Aura Config Tool Update
Traditional PWM Servo Connection
PWM (Servo Leads) connect the each channel on your Receiver directly to each Servo Port on the Aura.
- Recommended for all aircraft types.
- Supports virtually every receiver
- Limits port availability. Typically Aura will be configured with 4 inputs and 4 outputs with PWM.
- Some features such as QuickSetup and QuickTrim are NOT supported with PWM connections.
PPM
PPM (Pulse Position Modulation) all Servo pulses on one wire
- Works with all aircraft type based on Receiver capability.
- Limited Spektrum Receivers usage (AR7700)
- PPM is input into Aura's B port (servo bus)
- Since most of these Receivers also offer SRXL, SRXL is preferred
