I'm a bit confused by the Failsafe function of the 2 way system. According to the manual, you briefly press the F/S button on the TRANSMITTER MODULE and that sets the failsafe. That is all well and good but then it says if you no longer want the failsafe feature to briefly press the button again. Seems like it would be to easy to accidentally turn off the Failsafe feature. At least before you pressed the button on the receiver, the failsafe was set and you needed to rebind if you needed to get rid of it or reset. This new procedure, while convenient, seems less safe.

Originally Posted by GBR2

I'm a bit confused by the Failsafe function of the 2 way system. According to the manual, you briefly press the F/S button on the TRANSMITTER MODULE and that sets the failsafe.

Ah, but it has the huge advantage that you can set it in flight - you can trim a stable model for low power circular descent, press the button, and thats your failsafe setting - no guesswork. I think its a big improvement on the old method.

@JMP - I understand what you've done now, thats quite a clever way round it. Glitch counter becomes failsafe counter. Excellent!

Cheers
Phil

Hello

I am trying to get V8 DIY TX module to work with my graupner mx-16s.

Here is what i do:

1. With my graupner TX turned off i plug audio cable (stereo) to DSC socket, so TX starts working in DSC mode.

2. I double-check that TX is in PPM mode.

3. I connect audio cable (I've tried tip and ring) to ppm wire of DIY module

4. I connect + and - to charger socket of the TX and it powers DIY module nicely. It even binds with my 2 receivers.

But module doesn't seem to see ppm signal. Diode in RX is constant red, in TX module is constant orange but nothing works, no servo movement, no engine beeping, nothing. What am I doing wrong? I am sure ppm signal is coming out of connected audio cable, because I'am using the same cable to connect my TX to computer to play FMS with smartpropoplus and its working like a charm either in ppm or spcm mode.

Have any of you had similar issues? I hope i dont have busted V8 DIY TX module, as sending it back to China from Poland would probably cost alot

Any kind of help would be really appreciated

Originally Posted by phil_g

@JMP - I understand what you've done now, thats quite a clever way round it. Glitch counter becomes failsafe counter. Excellent!

Cheers
Phil

Phil, the clever part of it is RC-Cam's design of his LMA which permits such tricky tricks
I only try to think outside the box.

Originally Posted by marcinw

I am trying to get V8 DIY TX module to work with my graupner mx-16s.

1. With my graupner TX turned off i plug audio cable (stereo) to DSC socket, so TX starts working in DSC mode.

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But module doesn't seem to see ppm signal.

[snip]

The FrSky V8HT module needs an active signal source capable of driving the input positive. Several Txs only have open collector type outputs (depending where you look) with resistive pullups. These are insufficient to drive the module input. An oscilloscope will prove the point or otherwise.

Since the FrSky module is very tolerant of signal polarity and pulse count a simple PNP inverter may be all that's needed to get a suitable signal from the DSC output.

But first take a look with an oscilloscope to check the waveform whilst connected to the module.

It seems I was hasty in my comment regarding needing an active drive signal source. It appears my module has a fault partially shorting the PPM signal. Diagnosis is ongoing. FCC documents suggest the module input is direct to the Atmel CPU running at 5v
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Steve

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I still don't see the failsafe thing as an improvement. In a sense you can constantly reset the failsafe everytime you knowingly or unknowingly hit the F/S button. I had planned to get the telemetry module once available but I consider this "feature" to much of an accident waiting to happen so won't be getting it.

Originally Posted by GBR2

I still don't see the failsafe thing as an improvement. In a sense you can constantly reset the failsafe everytime you knowingly or unknowingly hit the F/S button. I had planned to get the telemetry module once available but I consider this "feature" to much of an accident waiting to happen so won't be getting it.

Hi,
Yes, your words make sense. But I would like to clarify that we have already made improvement to our ready-to-release telemtry system as well as instruction manual, which can avoid the unknowingly hit. This is the new statements in instruction manual, for your reference:
8 Failsafe
The receiver integrates the failsafe function for all channels.
To set failsafe positions, press briefly(less then 1 second) the “F/S Range” button of the Receiver, the Tx module will make a long “beep” indicating the failsafe position is remembered by the receiver.

Many thanks and best regards!
Eva
FrSky Electronic Co., Ltd

Dear all,
Please kindly find FrSky Two Way System's manual and protocol as attached. We have revised the contents, thanks for your sincere suggestions.

two-way-manual
two-way-protocol

Your thoughts and feedbacks are highly appreciated.
Many thanks and best regards!
Eva
Frsky Electronic Co., Ltd
Website: www.frsky-rc.com
E-mail: evafrsky@gmail.com
MSN: liuyunjieeva@hotmail.com
Skype: evaliu0409

Originally Posted by Chase Wu

Dear all,
Please kindly find FrSky Two Way System's manual and protocol as attached. We have revised the contents, thanks for your sincere suggestions.

Attachment 3298921

Attachment 3298922

Your thoughts and feedbacks are highly appreciated.
Many thanks and best regards!
Eva

Who is now carrying DFT/D8R?

Eva, I'm sorry to hear that, I for one much preferred the old method where the failsafe was set at the transmitter! That was an unprecedented feature, very practical, as failsafe could be set to the ideal trim, in flight. I dont see how anyone could accidentally press a small recessed button. By the same argument, if it was so easily done, this could inadvertently switch to low power too. Honestly, take it from an actual Frsky flyer (since the early beta releases), this 'accidental button-pushing' just doesnt happen!
Cheers
Phil

Originally Posted by Chase Wu

Hi,
Yes, your words make sense. But I would like to clarify that we have already made improvement to our ready-to-release telemtry system as well as instruction manual, which can avoid the unknowingly hit. This is the new statements in instruction manual, for your reference:
8 Failsafe
The receiver integrates the failsafe function for all channels.
To set failsafe positions, press briefly(less then 1 second) the “F/S Range” button of the Receiver, the Tx module will make a long “beep” indicating the failsafe position is remembered by the receiver.

Many thanks and best regards!
Eva
FrSky Electronic Co., Ltd

Originally Posted by phil_g

Eva, I'm sorry to hear that, I for one much preferred the old method where the failsafe was set at the transmitter! That was an unprecedented feature, very practical, as failsafe could be set to the ideal trim, in flight. I dont see how anyone could accidentally press a small recessed button. By the same argument, if it was so easily done, this could inadvertently switch to low power too. Honestly, take it from an actual Frsky flyer (since the early beta releases), this 'accidental button-pushing' just doesnt happen!
Cheers
Phil

I second this request, please keep it on Tx, or make it a choice, if possible.

I don't understand why you would care about trim in failsafe given that the orientation of the aircraft when failsafe occurs is completely arbitrary (unless you only ever fly easy circuits or circle in thermals I guess)? For me the most critical aspect of failsafe is cutting the motor and for that, in-flight trim is not an issue either.

I do understand that for applications like flying wings where the Rx is buried and hard to get to, being able to adjust the failsafe from the Tx alone could be useful.

I don't understand why you would care about trim in failsafe given that the orientation of the aircraft when failsafe occurs is completely arbitrary

Read it again kg

That was an unprecedented feature, very practical, as failsafe could be set to the ideal trim, in flight.

... the point of failsafe is to Not have an arbitrary flight trim condition due to loss of signal (control).Setting Tx levers & switches,however well planned,can not compare to having in-flight proven control settings.Setting a failsafe by virtue of controlling the aircraft to a specific trim (cut throttle, X % down elev.,X % L or R rud,wings level) and pushing a button nearly guarantees an ideal failsafe condition.
FrSky,I think you have missed a Giant opportunity here.A simple button sequence can provide security against the accidental button push.
Sorry, but those that are in fear of pushing a button should prolly stay home.
And if it turns out there is a 'chance' of a button being pushed by incidental contact,put a ring around it for crying out loud.
Skies.
Jay.

Dear Phil g, Renatoa, Jay and others:
The failsafe method I stated in #773 of the thread is the acquiescent version of FrSky's telemetry system. As this system is firmware updatable, the old failsafe method as Phil g prefered (we call it version B for short) is also available. That means you can change to version B with great ease, if you are accustomed or prefer the version B.

Thanks and regards!
Eva