Xtreme Link Experiences

[Simpleton]

	Quote: Originally Posted by 3D_Kid
	I just check the site, refreshed a baker's dozen times, and still most stuff appears to be out of stock

All I see out of stock are the JR/Futaba combos with the 6 ch RX and the universal combos. Just the regular JR/Futaba combos with a 8 or 10 ch RX appear to be in stock.

[sweetpea]

sometimes when you click to order you get a message that says they are out of stock and sometimes you don't

[brownjr54]

I looked at site and mines say out of stock but maybe not because some are in checkout basket but not paid, if not it returns to for others. I will keep on trying

[bodywerks]

	Quote: Originally Posted by JoeKelley
	Hi Darcy and Jens, Good talkin to you yesterday Jens. The XPS was so frickin awesome I can't stop thinking about it. BTW, I used about 70% more onboard power that with PCM72. Beware users and watch the batteries. I was surprized when I checked them today before charging. In 5 flights it used about what it did in 8-9 flights PCM72. Did Jim say there might be a software upgrade so we can get max channels? Darcy, not sure if enjoy is the word, it's flipping awesome. joe

Hmmm...I was worried about that. I'll have to keep an eye on the setup I'm putting it in, which is a 50cc plane with two 1100mah 6v nimh's for receiver power.

[EdForsythe]

	Quote: Originally Posted by John Murdoch
	Gentlemen.. Seems Extreme Power Systems is up, but not completely running. I tried to make an order using a credit card, however, it seems only to take Pay-Pal. It says I already have a Pay-Pal account, however I don't want to use that. I just wanted to pay with an everyday credit card. It's gettn' close boys!

Same with me John. It insisted on kicking me over to PayPal (I have an account). Even when I tried to use a CC not associated with PP it kicked me over. No biggie but annoying. Bright side = 1-JR Mod + 2-8ch Rxs

[saddler]

Hey guys just an update. Went to the field last night and flew my F16 again. It has a total of 7 flights on it yesterday and not one problem! I flew it out as far as i fly all of my jets and never had one hint of a problem. I am getting more and more comfortable with this system every flight. So far i don't have any complaints. Probably gonna order a couple more receivers for my other airplanes!

[Pale Rider]

	Quote: Originally Posted by bodywerks
	Hmmm...I was worried about that. I'll have to keep an eye on the setup I'm putting it in, which is a 50cc plane with two 1100mah 6v nimh's for receiver power.

Same here except ,my two rx packs are 1400 Nimh's

[Propstriker]

I think this question was asked earlier in the Thread, will the 8 or10 channel reciever fit on a Smartfly power expander?
I realize that it's Plug & Play...and the setup seems pretty straight foward.....my question has to do with the Physical Dimentions.

I have a front load reciever now, and the wires to the smartfly seem like they'd be too short for a top load reciever. Could not find actual Dimentions Anywhere....

Anyone else have this issue?

[rceagle1a]

Ok guys I have a question: I just ordered my XPS system last night. I am going to run two RX packs. I have two different choices for pack capacities. I have 2 1650 mah nimh packs and 2 2700mah packs, both 6v. The plane I have is a pacific planes 30% yak 54 (87 inch span). Which packs would you feel safer to use. I would like to use one 2700 and one 1650 to save weight but I have heard the Dave Thacker at Radical rc doesn't recommend that. Any insight you can shed would be helpfull. And, P.S. I can't wait to get my XPS system!!!

[Judge]

The 1650 packs will be better, and here's why. The 2700 cells are perhaps the worst possible cell for our use due to their extremely high internal impedance. What this means is that under a load they will experience a significant voltage drop.

For instance, I have some 1950 NiMH packs and the 2700's as well. Under a 1 amp load the 2700's will drop nearly 1 full volt while the 1950's only drop about .22 volts. So you can get more flights out of the smaller pack since you can fly it to a lower voltage than the other pack.

Make sense??

If using NiMHs ALWAYS try to get the lowest internal impedance you can. I shoot for 4 to 5 milliohms. The 2700 cells are up around 25 milliohms for comparison.

No BS batteries site lists the specs.

http://www.hangtimes.com

[GoeKeli]

Bodywerks,
I am not worried at all but I will keep checking my volatages after about flight 4 and note changes. I really wrung is out and pounded on it. Not what I always do, well mostly!~).
Almost 600 flights on these old LG Chem TBM cells might be time to hit the buy button at Fromeco for some new puppy fresh 2600s. For that matter my plane could get replaced too and engine sent over to DA for a check up. But what the heck, if it ain't broke, break it!
Do keep an eye on energy usage if you are hittin it hard. This system is really nice and from what I can tell translates your movements to the plane much faster than PCM, perhaps resulting in more energy usage mostly IMO from old muscle memory.

Joe

	Quote: Originally Posted by bodywerks
	Hmmm...I was worried about that. I'll have to keep an eye on the setup I'm putting it in, which is a 50cc plane with two 1100mah 6v nimh's for receiver power.

[cadconversions]

Guys, I've got my Xtremelink ordered. Went with the 10 channel rx for my 9c so I have a few more open ports for the batteries / etc. I can also use it later if I upgrade to a 12z or 14mz w/ Jim's product.

[ShortBus]

!@$@#!!%#$^!#$^ Module is in stock but the 10ch Rx is out of stock

[cadconversions]

just gotta keep checking back in. I checked out about 2:00AM this morning and it worked fine. Not much traffic at that time

[ShortBus]

Maybe you got the last Rx. :24:

lol