Originally Posted by Mike Mayberry

James- It's an anomaly that happens on occasion when the CPU doesn't boot but the screen is powered. Turn it off and on again and 99.9% of the time it boots up fine. I've never seen this turn off in flight or cause an issue. The most important factor is that the RX be up to date with the latest V2.02 firmware. If the radio was purchased recently and has firmware V1.08(1) in the transmitter then most likely it is. I would suggest he call us so we can troubleshoot further.

Mike.

thanks. He is sending the radio in. The other A9 flyer says his does it also but he was told the last session did not save correctly when last shut off and that is why the blank screen on boot up. Your description sounds more reasonable.

Originally Posted by Truckracer

Mike and others,

What is the latest on using ignition cut off switches with the O9 receivers? Any known issues with the latest firmware updates?I'm wanting to try one of the IBE devices that also incorporate a cut off and would like to hear how others are doing with these and the A9.

Truck,I have been using the Tech Aero ultra Ibec from day one with my A9 (2.5 Years now) with absolutely no problems,before or after the updates.Hitec announced it wasn't the opti kills or ibec's causing the problems,but rf.The Tech Aero ibec also has an rf filter.

Originally Posted by Siko_Flyer

Truck,I have been using the Tech Aero ultra Ibec from day one with my A9 (2.5 Years now) with absolutely no problems,before or after the updates.Hitec announced it wasn't the opti kills or ibec's causing the problems,but rf.The Tech Aero ibec also has an rf filter.

Thats what I thought! Thanks for the update.

+1 on the Tech Aero ultra IBEC, been using it for over a year with my A9, no problems, no issues.

^^+2

Guys....been out of it for a while here, but I'm not really into running my ignition off the same packs that run my reciever, so I don't really want to go with the Tech Aero ultra Ibec mentioned above. What other products would you recommend for a ignition kill? I've got a Rcexl Opto Kill Switch, V 2.0. Do I run a risk with this model of kill switch or should I be ok?

Thanks,

Scott

Scott, i have had good luck with smart-fly products, but thats just my .02 cents. I fly Hitec also

Originally Posted by Neogenesis

Guys....been out of it for a while here, but I'm not really into running my ignition off the same packs that run my reciever, so I don't really want to go with the Tech Aero ultra Ibec mentioned above. What other products would you recommend for a ignition kill? I've got a Rcexl Opto Kill Switch, V 2.0. Do I run a risk with this model of kill switch or should I be ok?

Thanks,

Scott

Scott I am running the opto kill on 3 of my planes and no problems at all.

Originally Posted by 2.4ghz

Scott I am running the opto kill on 3 of my planes and no problems at all.

Which one, Smart-Fly or RCXL?

Here is one of the better ones to add to the list.

http://www.electrodynam.com/store/EDR107ADP.html

Originally Posted by billgw

Which one, Smart-Fly or RCXL?

I am running the rcxl, never had a problem at all.
Now at the beginning of the problems some of us had with the A9 they thought the kill was the problem then i lost a plane, but then they said that was not the problem so i put it back in and have not had any problems with it at all, the problem was in the module and radio itself not the opto kill.

I have used both RCXL and Smart-Fly since I got my A9. Never took them out of my airframes, never had a hint of a glitch.

I have observed a flyer at my home field that has been using the Tech-Aero/Smart-Fly IBEC for about a year with no issues. I have used single battery systems for about a year and a half without any issues so I've got two projects in process that will use no ignition battery by substituting an IBEC. The cost is no cheaper to use the IBEC as the cost ( for me ) is about the same as the replaced battery, switch and opti switch.

Aurora 9 - Firmware Updates V1.09. 20Sep12 - Advanced sensor station telemetry items added & timer issue fixed.

ex Hitec USA Support Forum Sticky:
Aurora 9, AFHSS Spectra Modules, Optima Transceivers, Minima Receivers
& Telemetry - FAQ & Undocumented Features
- Mixes, Setups, Tips. {Individual Links often updated}

Alan T.
Alan's Hobby, Model & RC FAQ Web Links

HPP-22 Upgrade to V1.13(0) now available.
. Uninstall earlier version from PC then install latest version.
Upgrade detail:
Eclipse 7 Pro 2.4Ghz V1,03(0) Upgrade
- added Upgrade Mode and HPP-22 Mode
- Added HTS-S Advance Display
- Model Data can save to PC and bring the Data from PC
(Eclipse .set files are not recognised by an Aurora 9)
- Improved latency
Optic 6 Sport 2.4 V1.03 (0) Upgrade
- Improved Latency

Aurora 9 V1.09(0) Upgrade.

Later: "Readme .txt" attached, this provides version information and recent history.

Alan T.
Alan's Hobby, Model & RC FAQ Web Links

Hi guys, just a quick question about the HTS -SS. The connection to the sensor station called P - Is that for power only, in other words, I can tap power from any channel for that and cut the signal wire?
Thanks