Extremelink 2.4 technology discussion

[Judge]

Jens - Jim says that he has a module for the 14MZ. Did you test this last week when Darcy flew your plane with the XPS?? I thought I read that you set the plane up with a 9C. It seems like that would have been a perfect chance to test the 14 module.

Did you at least get a chance to see it? I'm wondering if it is the stock XPS TX module with a small protrusion to plug into the 14 or if it is a tiny module like the 14 comes with.

[Hoss]

Sign me up! nough said!

[Jaybird]

Heck yea, I'm in. Especially for that price.

[DKjens]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Judge
	Jens - Jim says that he has a module for the 14MZ. Did you test this last week when Darcy flew your plane with the XPS?? I thought I read that you set the plane up with a 9C. It seems like that would have been a perfect chance to test the 14 module. Did you at least get a chance to see it? I'm wondering if it is the stock XPS TX module with a small protrusion to plug into the 14 or if it is a tiny module like the 14 comes with.

Bill,
Jim didn't have the module for the 14MZ made when I was there. He had only just received his own 14MZ a few days before. He did tell me though, that he will make a module for the 14MZ. He told me a few other things, but it'll be best for Jim to answer any questions.

[SMOKEY]

	Quote: Originally Posted by JimDrew
	I am sorry that you did not get a response. As you might imagine, we are receiving thousands of emails world-wide every week. It is virtually impossible to respond to every email. We are not going to have dealers initially for this product. It is easier for us to control pricing and such. The system is real. We flew it these weekend in a TREX 600 helicopter. Not that it means much to you guys, but the heli is nearly all carbon fiber. Belt drive helis have severe issues with static electricity being generated by the belt passing down the aluminum tube. Our system performed flawlessly. We have a turbine jet test (all carbon fiber layup) and that really will be the end of our "testing" worst case scenarios. We are pleased at the results. Yes, there will be versions for the Multiplex radios, Airtronics radios, and the 14MZ/12Z.

Has the system been tested with multiple birds in the air? I know this question has been asked before. But i don't know if it has been answered.

Smokey

[SMOKEY]

Another question about the TX module. Is the anthena removeable? Is it gonna be a problem putting the TX back in the traveling case with the anthena sticking out? Very interested.

Smokey

[JimDrew]

	Quote: Originally Posted by SMOKEY
	Has the system been tested with multiple birds in the air? I know this question has been asked before. But i don't know if it has been answered. Smokey

Yes. Technically, there could be a maximum of 390,000 planes in the air at the same time. However, for the sake of bandwidth limitation (and common sense) we have limited it to 160 planes at the same time.

Yes, we have demo'd the system with multiple aircraft flying at the same time.

There is only a prototype right now for the 14MZ. We are trying to determine how to handle the case issue.

The antennas are NOT removable, although they fit in our flight cases just fine. You could remove the module if it was a problem.

[SMOKEY]

	Quote: Originally Posted by JimDrew
	Yes. Technically, there could be a maximum of 390,000 planes in the air at the same time. However, for the sake of bandwidth limitation (and common sense) we have limited it to 160 planes at the same time. Yes, we have demo'd the system with multiple aircraft flying at the same time. There is only a prototype right now for the 14MZ. We are trying to determine how to handle the case issue. The antennas are NOT removable, although they fit in our flight cases just fine. You could remove the module if it was a problem.

Thanks for responding.....Would you consider an anthena that can swivel so it can lay flat against the module. I dont like the idea of removing the module everytime i pack up. Good chance of breaking the pins on the TX. Not trying to criticize. Just trying to improve on a great idea.

Smokey

[JimDrew]

You can drop the transmitter from several feet onto our antenna and it won't break. You can't break the TX pins as there are guides for the pins to prevent this. Our antenna has to be absolutely 90 degrees from the circuit board. If you forgot to move the antenna back straight, you would likely have a problem during flight. So, we will probably not have the ability to use an antenna that can pivot.

[bodywerks]

If one were to sever the wire in the transmitter that comes off the stock antenna base, would one be able to keep the origional telescoping antenna installed and extended during flight for balance purposes. I know it sounds somewhat arbitrary/rediculous, but the transmitter definitely feels more balanced, to me, with the antenna extended...

[Judge]

	Quote: Originally Posted by bodywerks
	If one were to sever the wire in the transmitter that comes off the stock antenna base, would one be able to keep the origional telescoping antenna installed and extended during flight for balance purposes. I know it sounds somewhat arbitrary/rediculous, but the transmitter definitely feels more balanced, to me, with the antenna extended...

I see a new product opportunity here. Transmitter balancing counter weights!!! Perhaps even tied to stick position to maintain perfect TX CG while moving the sticks!!!

[DarcyWingo]

Hey now whats wrong with camo? Them are my lucky shorts

Lots of questions and thats what this is all about!

You can be assured Jim has thought of just about everything when making the final decisions of the unit, and what he hasent thought of we have.

Judge, no I didnt see the MZ modual, but after talking with him a little bit he explained to me the difficulty in making the MZ unit, even though he has been designing it as we speak.

I think the last test will be an all carbon L-39 Turbine...

[Mithrandir]

Is the 2.4 Ghz module going to conflict with my 14MZ's ability to download stocks, keep track of my teenage daughters where abouts, open and close the garage door, and watch ESPN!?!?!?!?


We certainly live in interesting times

[DKjens]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Mithrandir
	Is the 2.4 Ghz module going to conflict with my 14MZ's ability to download stocks, keep track of my teenage daughters where abouts, open and close the garage door, and watch ESPN!?!?!?!? J/K.... I love this thing.... I Want ... I Want.... I Want!!!!

Mike,

As long as you can mount a receiver on your daughters, you not only can keep track of their whereabouts, you can also keep track of their blood alcohol content, heart rate, their body temperature, and other parameters that might indicate that your intervention is needed soon.

[SleepyC]

	Quote:
	you can also keep track of their blood alcohol content, heart rate, their body temperature, and other parameters that might indicate that your intervention is needed soon.

Harsh man... HARSH!!!


OK.. but seriously... I have been thrown into a terrible situation...
My trusty 9Chp has died... after 3000+ hours of service something happened (not sure what) and its dead......

SO I am at the crossroads... Do I wait to get one of the new 2.4 radios that are comming out, or should I get a new 9C or 9Z and get this amazing 2.4 module...

I guess what I am asking is... HOW SOON!!!! I need to know!