Jeti Use - General Notes
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Jeti Installation Notes
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Jeti Setup Notes Using EX Bus Input
Always start with a reset/new transmitter model!
- NOTE: You will use the 3-Pin to 4-Pin Male to Male cable provided to connect the Jeti Rx to the FLEXF3. This is the same cable arrangement shown on page 15 of the manual for the Futaba connections. (Non-Telemetry)
- These instructions supplement the printed manual. Please read the manual before proceeding.
Preliminary Aura Settings for Jeti EX Bus
Use the Aura Config Tool to make these settings. Be sure to SAVE the settings and "Write All to Aura" after adjustments.
Wizard
- Run the Flex -> New Aura Config File Wizard in the Aura Config Tool and fill it out as you normally would.
- Typically you would choose No Throttle in Throttle Type and use a Jeti Receiver Port.
- Choose Jeti for Transmitter Type
- Choose Jeti EX Bus for Reciever Type
- Choose Port A for Aura Port
- Finish the Wizard.
- File -> Save and put the file in a know folder on your PC
- Connect and Write All to Aura to load your initial settings on the Aura
Setup Tab
- Go to the Setup tab and confirm the Transmitter and Receiver Setup as above.
JETI Transmitter and Receiver Settings:
- DS-16 Mode 2 transmitter and REX10 Receiver used for validations
- (Most common models expected to work the SAME)
- As always, start with a freshly RESET transmitter model.
- You can verify the completed settings using the tools using the Live Data on the Aura Config Tools Setup Tab
Model->New Model
Name: Aura EX Bus (choose name for your model) Model Type: Aero
- Bind to Rx per Jeti instructions (verify function with servo in port 2 if desired)
Model->Basic Properties
Name: Aura EX Bus (choose name for your model) Wing type: 1 Flaps, 1 Ail (Choose 0 Flaps if flaps not used) Tail type: Normal 1H1V (default, ALWAYS CHOOSE) Engine count: 1 (default) The rest are defaults (default)
- NOTE: Aura always wants to see ONLY 1 Aileron, 1 Elevator, and 1 Rudder as inputs!
Model->Functions Assignment
1 Ailerons -control P1 -(default) 2 Elevator -control P2 -(default) 3 Rudder -control P3 -(default) 4 Throttle -control P4 -(default) 5 Aura FMode -Sa -or 3 position switch of users choice-Aura Flight Modes 6 Flaps -Sd -or 3 position switch of users choice-or other/Flaps 7 Aux2 -Sd -optional-use this or other sw if arming switch will be configured) 8 Aux3 or MGain -P7 -optional-can use for Aura Master Gain 9 R Slider -P5 -optional 10 L Slider -P6 -optionalNOTE: do NOT hit the Auto-Assign button!
- NOTE: 6-10+ are considered optional and can be assigned as desired while considering the notes above.
Model->Servo Assignment
- Sets output order to standard read by Aura: Links the above functions to ‘output slots’ in data stream
1 Throttle 2 Aileron 3 Elevator 4 Rudder 5 Aura FMode (Angle Mode / Stability 3 -vs- 6 axis) 6 Flaps (Optional Flaps to Aura) 7 Aux2 (Optional) 8 Aux3 or MGain (Optional Aura Master Gain) 9 R Slider (Optional) 10 L Slider (Optional)
Model->Servo Setup
All items set to defaults except as noted ALL subtrims 0% (defaults) Travels -general Ail, Elev, Rud, Aura FMode Max Positive 100% (defaults) Ail, Elev, Rud, Aura FMode Max Negative -100% (defaults) NOTE: Other Channels as desired by User Reversing 1-10 in Servo Assignment order as just above 1 NO ‡ Normal is “Reverse NO”, Reverse is “Reverse YES” 2 NO ‡ 3 NO ‡ 4 NO ‡ 5 YES † Or as user prefers for Aura Flight Modes 6 NO † 7 NO † 8 NO † 9 NO † 10 NO †
- NOTE:† User can set items 5-10 per their preference
- NOTE:‡ You must confirm Aileron, Elevator, Rudder 'Reversing' by viewing the direction of the Virtual Stick on the Setup tab with Live Data ON.
- Do the transmitter command and sensor checks in the manual
Model->Timers/Sensors
Timers: Set a free running Timer length suggestion for first flights Set Timer as desired Other settings for telemetry/Alarms can be introduced in Wiki *Bind your receiver to your transmitter at this time. Verify your receiver can drive a servo plugged into and Rx Port.
Model->Device Explorer
REX10 example: With system powered and receiver bound Under Device Explorer REX10 with ‘Check Mark’ Select REX10 Select Alternative Pin Config Select OutPin E1 and set to EX Bus Note the Male to Male Cable will go from PORT A in Aura -to- E1 port in the Jeti REX10 R3RSW example: (In progress) With system powered and receiver bound Under Device Explorer R3RSW with ‘Check Mark’ Select R3RSW Select Alternative Pin Config Select OutPin E1 and set to EX Bus Note the Male to Male Cable will go from PORT A in Aura -to- E1 port in the Jeti R3RSW Note the JETIBOX/EX Bus Pin “Value” for plugging in Male to Male Cable. On the R3-EX it is “Ext” which is marked “4/EXT” on the receiver. On the REX10 it is "EXT1" The rest of settings are defaults/or as user desires Note: Output period shows 17ms
END EX BUS SECTION
NOTE: You can click the link above for alternate instructions to use the UDI Method of connecting Jeti to Aura. This method is more difficult and less preferred.