FAQ Aurora A9, Spectra Pro & Optima - FAQ & Undocumented Features - Mixes, Setups, Tips.

[A.T.]

Links to tips, shortcuts, undocumented features, mixes etc. Basically anything that will help Aurora users maximise the use/programming of their radio. Please try and keep this thread on topic - start a new thread for any questions, programming, set up or features and the answer can be listed here as a simple link. (Will update this initial list regularly with new information as Q&A arise.)
Hitec Aurora Interactive Homepage

Aurora A9 - Fly RC Product Review by Scott Stoops with Bob Aberle & Thayer Syme
Hitec Spectra 2.4 GHz and Optima RX Review of AFHSS in operation Video 1 = Normal Mode, Video 2 = Scan Mode.
Hitec Spectra 2.4 GHz and Optima RX Review of AFHSS in operation -Video #3 = Answers to questions raised in above Videos 1 & 2. (post #2933 also refers.)
Aurora A9 - brief Review with internal photos
Aurora 9ch 2.4GHz VIDEO series of 7 video Walkthrough Set Ups -Dashboard, Heli, Glider, Acro etc.
Aurora 9ch 2.4GHz_72 mHz Manual
Hitec RCD Spectra 2.4GHz Module Manual
Hitec RCD Optima 6, 7 & 9ch Receiver Manual
Aurora A9 Module - Pinouts and Compability Hitec Spectra, standard and other brand modules are not compatible. Details and pictures.
Aurora A9 Balance with Neck Strap "#55843 Transmitter Weight Balancer" which will give the best balance position for Hitec radios, such as Optic, Optic Sport, Eclipse and Aurora will be available May 2010
Aurora A9 - Simulator function Set-up
Aurora A9 - Trainer / Buddy system Master & Slave function Set-up
Aurora A9 - Transfer Model Memory from Eclipse 7, Optic 6, Flash 4&5 and others
Aurora A9 - Transmitter Mode & Stick Tension Change.
Aurora A9 - Battery is not charged. Charge before first use so as not to damage battery.
Aurora A9 and Optima RX 2S Voltage Capablitites
Aurora A9 Battery Installed ex Factory is part #54128 "TX NMH battery (6 cell) Pack (FLAT TYPE) for AUR( RA9 ) 7.2v / 1300 MAh" (not an Eneloop 2000).
Aurora A9 Battery Compartment Fit Lipol battery and connectors
Aurora A9 - Lipo User Adjustable Voltage sets Shut Down = TURNS TX OFF to save damage to Lipo Battery and/or TX
(Audible Battery Warning is still at 6.9V with Lipo which provides say 10-20 min before shutdown.)
Aurora A9 Warning Alarms Battery types, voltage levels and consumption - with Power/Battery Management Screen Shots. CAUTION - Leave Auto Power Off as "Never" when using Lipo Battery. "Auto Power Off" is Hibernation Mode only (as with laptops). TX Does Not Switch Completely OFF and batteries will be completely drained if TX switch is not manually moved to the off position in good time. Will read as 'Auto Hibernation mode' with next update. As with all similar items, Hitec RCD recommend battery be removed and stored separately if TX is to be stored or unused for a period.
Aurora A9 RX Voltage on Screen SPC voltage has preference over BEC voltage if using tap.
Aurora A9 110/230 Vac charger Charge Plug/adaptor sizes. [Red LED does not change to Green simply dims out but charge continues same rate].
Aurora A9 Diode in TX Charge Circuit Never Jump TX Charge Circuit Diode - Hitec FAQ.
Aurora A9 - Eclipse 7, Flash 4&5, Optic 6, Prism 7 series Lipol, Field and Fast Charging.
Aurora A9 - Countdown Timer does not switch/copy when changing models. Reset for each model, update pending. (a)
Aurora A9 - Countdown Timer workaround (b)
Aurora A9 - Heli Swash (Cyclic) Ring to be included in a future Firmware Update.
Aurora A9 - Resolution & Latency (read upto 2048 in lieu of 4096)
Aurora A9 - Resolution In depth explanation
Aurora A9 Servos Use Any Modern Servo with 1.5ms Neutral Position
Aurora A9 Telemetry / Flying Range
Aurora A9 Telemetry Screens & Displays
Aurora A9 Throttle Lock Feature
Aurora A9 On Screen "C" <> "S". "C" is combined so if you want the same setting in different flight condition use it... "S" is for single so as to make the setting unique to the condition ( refer "Acro Menu" Video - 8 min 39 sec)
Aurora A9 - Replace Switches with Push Buttons pictorial.
Aurora A9 - Screen Polarised Filter. View at angle when using Polaroid type sunglasses in bright sunlight .
Aurora A9 - Screen Touchlock - Included upgrade from V1.05 to V1.06

Aurora A9 - Flight Conditions - use and order of Priority - Video.
Aurora A9 - Delta Wing - set up EPA, D/R & EXP w/photos
Aurora A9 - Dual Elevator - Set Up.
Aurora A9 - Dual Rates, Cambermix uses and assignments Posts 228 & 250
Aurora A9 - Flapperon - Set up Flaps
Aurora A9 - Four Aileron Bipe - Set Up independent Aileron Servos.
Aurora A9 - P-Mix Tips: 6,7,8 use 7 point curves where 1-5 are linear.
Aurora A9 - P-mix Throttle>Smoke. - Video PMix Tutorial (from text "how to" post #2104)
Aurora A9 - Rudder-Elevator PMix In Flight Trimming
Aurora A9 - Test Mode - is inhibited if Throttle Lock On.
Aurora A9 - Trim Certain Mixes In-flight
Aurora A9 - Throttle Cut & Idle Down Set-Up
Aurora A9 - Throttle Curve & Throttle Expo Set-Up
Aurora A9 - Retracts and Flaps Set up with Various Flight Conditions - posts #2052 & #2054
Aurora A9 - Giant Scale set up Brandon Chitty's 42% Aeroworks Yak - Video presentation of set up.

AFHSS - Normal & Scan Modes Explained includes Redundant (Dual) Receivers.
AFHSS - ID-Setup A.K.A, binding or linking Spectra Pro Module <> Optima Receiver
AFHSS - Power Down - Procedure for Normal Mode & Scan Mode for Range Check.
Power Down for Range Check is 1mw - tested to at least 1/4 mile.

Hitec Programmers - Download Station for HPP-21, HPP-21+ and HPP-22 - Download updates for Aurora , other Hitec 2.4GHz & Digital systems.
Hitec HPP-22 2.4GHz Programmer Manual
Hitec HPP-22 2.4GHz Programmer FAQ.

LED Status Card
. Digital .pdf copy which can be printed and inserted as a page in manual or extra cards made.

Aurora A9 - Software Wish List Thread
Aurora A9 - Firmware Update Sound on/off along with Touch-lock will be included in the power menu next update
Aurora A9 - Firmware Update V1.08 further detail.

Optima RX - Installation RX, BODA Antenna & Range Test Results.
Carbon Fiber Fuse... Report - from well known Glider Pilot and Fly RC author Mike Lee
Carbon Fibre Fuse...Report - High Speed DS
Optima RX - BODA Antenna explained - as good, arguably better than a two antenna system.
BODA Antenna Tip - If a concern, secure with dab "Shoe Goo" or Heatshrink tube.

Optima Basic Telemetry Includes Battery Voltage Level but not "Range Out warning".
Optima RX - A123 2S Cell - Low Battery Warning Auto for 4-5 cell NiMH & 2S Lipol is not currently adjustable for A123 2S.
Optima RX - SPC Cable and use
Optima RX - Caseless Weights
Optima RX - Conversion for Indoor and Park-Flyers pending release of Minima 2.4GHz series. Hitec "Factory Pilot" Brandon Chitty uses the Optima 7 in his indoor competition aircraft (Fancy Foam Maxima) that weighs 8oz, as well as his 170CC DA powered 42% Aeroworks Yak.
Optima RX - Multiple Batteries may be installed Dual batteries for redundancy or even one for each servo.
Optima RX - Servo Wag with BEC Reason & Prevention of Servo Wag when switching on some ESC.
Spectra Pro and Optima RX - FCC Approval Specifications and Test Results
Spectra Pro Antenna Mast Fitting to other than Aurora TX.
Spectra Pro 2.4GHz - original Prism 7 not 7X requires minor fix.
Spectra Pro 72MHz PPM/QPCM Module Delayed until at least Feb 2010.
Spectra 2.4GHz DSSS Module #28724 - not for use with Optima RX / aircraft

Multiplex Evo 2.4 conversion with Hitec AFHSS

Coupons and Pricing Comparisons


Regards
Alan Tong (Hitec NZ).
Alan's Hobby, Model & RC FAQ Web Links

[wollins]

Originally Posted by A.T.

Aurora A9 - Lipol User Adjustable Voltage sets Shut Down = TURNS TX OFF to save damage to Lipol and/or TX
(Battery Warning is still at 6.9V and provides an extra 10-20 min before shutdown.)

Link appears to be dead.

[wollins]

Ok, more than one appear to be dead

[A.T.]

x 2 corrected. tks. Alan.

[Tentacle]

Do you have a list of tips for the flash 5 x?

[A.T.]

Originally Posted by Tentacle

Do you have a list of tips for the flash 5 x?

Hitec - Flash 4&5 FAQ
see also
Hitec - Product Support

Please, if change of topic, always start a new thread.

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

[Comm69]

Alan,

Have you modded any of the EVO's yet?

[A.T.]

Originally Posted by Comm69

Alan, Have you modded any of the EVO's yet?

Not personally. However, conversion is well detailed by Mike in separate thread:
Multiplex Evo 2.4 conversion w/Hitec AFHSS
regards
Alan T.

[orcrest]

Hey Alan

What a great idea for a thread, I don't know where you came up with it. HAHA
I still reserve the right to claim kudos for the thread name!

Cheers

Da Orc


P.S.

You are doing a much better job collating all the links, I haven't had much time lately!

[Colonel Tom]

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[A.T.]

"Best to mount 2.4 GHz BODA antenna vertically inside a model. Just the wire tip requires to be poked out of a carbon fibre fuselage".
Previous posts amalgamated for ease of reference:

“On larger or carbon planes, all you need to expose out of them is the boosted omni-directional antenna (the metal tip with the short wire exiting). With Balsa or foam planes, you can keep the antenna in the fuselage., Tony Ohm”
“Actually only the tag end needs to be outside on a carbonfiber fuse. We've also tried mounting the antenna every which way and it doesn't seem to have any affect on range checks. Mike”.

Carbon Fuse sailplane
Q. Must I cut "big" hole to get the antenna to the outside of the fuselage on my carbon sailplanes?]
A. No, just a small hole for the tag end coming off the booster. Mike --as shown
Carbon Fiber Fuse... Report - and photos from well known Glider Pilot and Fly RC author Mike Lee

Optima RX with BODA Antenna Range Test
“FYI: We did a power down range test today using a motorcycle because we could not get to the limit in 90 seconds on foot. 1320' (1/4 mile!)
I knew this system was good, but I was blown away! A good range check on 72 was 100'-150'. Mike.“

Brandon Chitty's 42% Aeroworks Yak - Mike's Video of RX and antenna in two large models. Antenna is mounted horizontally with tape to fuselage center cross brace.

Flight Preserver and Tips

Warning: As per Hitec RCD Optima 6, 7 & 9ch Receiver Manual, “RX Antnna should not be placed placed near Engine, Metal Parts or High Current Batteries”. The other warning notes should also be adhered to.

BODA Antenna Tip - If tip's plastic sleeve appears seperated at base and is a concern, secure with dab "Shoe Goo" or Heatshrink tube. (The base is soft solder and does not abraid the tip wire.)

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

[RENATOA]

Undocumented feature: the new module pinout:

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=11

doesn't seem so digital as claimed...

[4*60]

Page 2 of manual...

Poser Supply from the AC/DC....

[michalss]

I'm very interesting to upgrade my Multiplex Royal Evo 9 emettor with the new 2.4gHz Spectra module or buy an Aurora 9.

But i live in france. I know Spectra module module for french country respect this law but could you tell me kow :

-> Output power < 100mW
-> Bandwidth : 2400 to 2483,35 MHz
-> 100mW for lower band (2400 et 2454 MHz) and 10mW for the higher band (2454 to 2483,5 MHz)

My main question is Spectra Module adapted to french law only emits from lower band or it is emits on the higher band at 10mW. In the second case it may be dangerous to fly with planes and helicopters outdoor (random week range !).

My second question is when the french law will be over in 2012 will it be possible to update spectra module or Aurora 9 tx to be able to use all the width of the band from 2400 to 2483,35 MHz at 100mW.

Thanks by advance. Stan

[A.T.]

Originally Posted by michalss

I'm very interesting to upgrade my Multiplex Royal Evo 9 emettor with the new 2.4gHz Spectra module or buy an Aurora 9.
But i live in france. I know Spectra module module for french country respect this law but could you tell me kow :
-> Output power < 100mW
-> Bandwidth : 2400 to 2483,35 MHz
-> 100mW for lower band (2400 et 2454 MHz) and 10mW for the higher band (2454 to 2483,5 MHz)
My main question is Spectra Module adapted to french law only emits from lower band or it is emits on the higher band at 10mW. In the second case it may be dangerous to fly with planes and helicopters outdoor (random week range !).
My second question is when the french law will be over in 2012 will it be possible to update spectra module or Aurora 9 tx to be able to use all the width of the band from 2400 to 2483,35 MHz at 100mW. Thanks by advance. Stan

Spectra Pro and Optima RX - FCC Approval Specifications and Test Results contains the technical details.
For all other information, please refer to your local distributor, France Model Racing Car, mrcfrance@wanadoo.fr, or Mutiplex as no information relating to European current or pending laws is held by other distributors.

Aurora A9 Undocumented Features - Mixes, Setups, Tips. (includes Spectra Pro and Optima RX features. {frequently updated}

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