Adrian Smith 1

Some good news & some bad news today. I tried the Logging function when flying my Sbach this morning on the TX using the assigned switch. The SD card was indeed loaded up with the start files from the TX. The names are explanatory (MODEL relates to the model in use I guess). I went into the LOG file - FLD and FLI files appear as mentioned in the manual. Clicking on the FLD file I get The same with the FLI files There is no application on my Mac to read them and unhelpfully the APP store has not flagged up with what I need. I am at least happy the TX appears to be doing its job, but I have no idea what APP I need to read and see the information. Quicktime I thought was for sound and video and I know on previous desk tops I have had it and I have here, but nothing else to do the job. I don't have a Windows machine of any sort. Any Futaba experts out there with the answer. Thanks.

Despite the raw wind/cold I did venture out this morning just as the frost was beginning to thaw. I think the moderate wind made the feel like temperature lower than forecast. I had intended flying my sensor test bed large scale Edge 540, but the conditions really mitigated against it. Instead I gave my winter hack (Sbach342) a blow. I bailed out three quarters of the way through the third flight because despite being well wrapped up I was beginning to shiver. Control was becoming challenging as a result with some of the freestyle aeros much less than perfect. Wednesday looks like a nicer day though ........ Nevertheless, I am glad I made the effort.🥶

I am hoping go tomorrow. Cloudy skies forecast which means no low sun to have deal with. Looks a nice day for you there, Pater.

Good ideas there, MM😀

The colours in the packet were all different for that size switch so I didn't have much choice, GG, as per the photo above of the packet. As this is a Futaba thread that's the only equipment that is relevant here.

Thanks for that Chris. The main reason for tagging the two or three switches I am going to use is principally for "feel" . Given there are 8 switches I just need to identify the switches I am using by touch. I can tell whether it's front or back easily enough but the covers will allow a more positive identification without needing to look. The T16IZ always tells you when you turn a switch on assuming I have remembered to set it for speech! It's the same for the timer as it tells you the time elapsed without resorting to looking at the TX. By the way I loved my T14SG but after many years of faultless service I just fancied upgrading. Ariel, don't worry I will keep going as I always respond to helpful and constructive comments and even criticism as I am not perfect.

I think that says more about the standard of flying among the folks you fly with. Not in my backyard. How naive of me to think you might have actually have something constructive to say. No point in my engaging any more really.

I think that makes sense,Ariel. I did buy this to help with switch identification! Hopefully they will help with fumbling fingers.

I do think you are right, Philip. My first thought on Logging Intervals is the frequency with which data is passed to the card. In this case I agree with you the 20 second interval is too long for anything meaningful to show up. Family things are getting in the way of flying this weekend but there looks to be a couple of days early next week I can go the the strip and see how things work.

Can't say I am any the wiser, Peter. Thanks for that. I think I am going to have "wing it" (excuse the pun) and see what happens.

Thanks Peter. I will give a look a bit later and come back here with the findings

Hmmmm ...... As far as I can tell, Philip, there is nothing in the sensors menu to to identify which ones to log. For each model in use I guess it will transfer data to the MODEL file from the LOG facility. I take your point about actually Logging needs to be turned on. The logging setting page is in the TELE-SETTING in the LINKAGE menu. Then As Peter says manuals are so unhelpful and Futaba is no different. I can't see what else to do. As long I assign a switch (SG in this case) to all the models in the memory and make sure The TELE-SETTING is consistent throughout all the models in the memory that seems to be it. It must be the case the the files recognise which model is being used currently. That's sounds a bit too simple though. I guess I am only going to find out in a "live" situation at the field. Peter, the manual only states that when the SD is inserted the Futaba files of MODEL (model in use) & LOG (for Telemetry) are created. Christopher. There are audio messages but no customise or edit other than on or off. I know the audio works as it's set up on my Altitude sensor and can be accessed either be by earpiece or in public.

Another daft question coming up 😳 I am going to use the logging function on my TX. I have inserted a micro SD card as instructed and assigned a switch to activate the logging (SG switch in this case). The manual states "the telemetry log data can be converted to CSV format by the telemeter log converter released on our home page" . I am really not sure what that means as I want read the data on my desktop (Mac) using the SD card (and adapter). I note when the SD is installed in the TX a folder called Futaba and also two folders called LOG and MODEL. When I inserted the SD card and turned TX on there was no indication any files were created. Is this automatic or am I missing something?

It's been a while since I ordered from SRC, but they had a gas 27x10 Menz prop at a price much lower than anybody else. I took the plunge an ordered online and blow me down it turned up 24 hours later via Royal Mail. Cracking service all round and hopefully another retailer I can rely on! 👍 😀

Yup, Philip I think that way is eminently sensible. The soldering aspect shouldn't be a problem for me 👍

Next question I need to ask you good people, as I am toying with idea of adding SBS-01C sensor to monitor current, voltage of the drive battery. The wiring diagram is straight forward enough and I am sure I am able set up the TX with the parameters after the installation. However, the sensor + & - wires are connected to the ESC wires (along with a fuse). I am just wondering what the best way to connect them to an existing drive wire loom. To me the obvious answer is to unsolder the connector plug to the power battery and somehow splice the sensor wires into the connector when re-soldering. Anybody else done this? Any better ideas gratefully accepted 😀

Yes you did point me in the direction, Peter. I thought I would master the Futaba basics first and maybe move a step further later on.

I like the idea of colour coded sleeves, Peter (as long as I remember what they are for!). Now I have got the hang of telemetry I am going to invest in a power pack monitoring module. The RX voltage is already shown on the opening screen when the RX is powered up so I don't think I need to do any more with that. The volume on the 16IZ is also adjusted by rotary switches on the front of the TX too.

Not to my knowledge, Peter but I am happy to be proved wrong. The 8 basic switches on the Futaba TX is enough for me. It would be just my luck the throw the wrong switch. I just try to keep it simple. David. Fortunately the Futaba can have its mouth turned off (time will tell) or I can just plug the earpiece in so as not to disturb the flight line with only me hearing it.

Thanks, Peter. I have done just as you have and written the process down and kept it with the manual. I am glad to say the transfer of model memories from T14SG to the new TX was faultless. The other observation is the assignment of switches is very straightforward in the new TX compared to the T14SG. More fun and exploration to be had.😀

Firstly, I decided to download the manual and converted it to PDF format there I don't need to use to internet every time. Not always helpful as you will see. After a couple of false starts in getting my Altitude module to work and speak to me I have now cracked it. Firstly, despite what the manual says (registering the module is automatic when plugged into the RX SBUS socket) the plain fact of the matter I had to register the module. This is done by plugging the module into the socket at the rear of the TX and turning on. No other power source required despite what some online videos show. Then go the the LINKAGE menu and select SENSOR on page 1. Once into SENSOR go the page 3 and press the REGISTER button. That done and after scrolling back to the SENSOR page it shows you the registration number under ALTITUDE in the list of options. After going back to the LINKAGE menu I selected TELEMETRY clicked on ALTITUDE sensor to set all my parameters. Once you change to communication option and select SPEECH another window appears for you to assign a switch, in my case SD. It's up to the user which way to be on or off using the SET option . All done. When activating the switch the TX told me speech was on and that I was standing at 0 feet!!. Bit like pulling teeth but at least I have done it. Two things of note. It takes up to 20 seconds for the module to change the red light to green (operational) once the RX is fired up. The other thing I now do when experimenting with the TX is to use an eraser tipped pencil to reduce the grease from sticky fingers on the screen. The transparent screen cover that came with the TX was discarded as it was a pain. 👍

Really interesting graphs, Peter. A great aid to hone your flying skills. Nice one!

After a load of rough weather/part time working I managed to get out today. Who could resist a fabulous blue sky. Wind was 10 mph down the strip. what's not to like? Time to try out my new Futaba TX. I was a bit nervous being a glass half empty type of person. Out came the SW Edge 540 beastie. I must say I was on "Edge" before I started as it had been a good three weeks since I last flew. The voiced timer was very helpful and not the gimmick I thought it might be. 👍 I set the timer a good half minute shorter than normal purely because I was going to be battling the wind and stronger gusts. Just a precaution to be sure of the power pack voltage on landing. I had three flights which on this occasion was enough for this session. She flew very well despite my being a bit ring rusty. I am not sure about the altitude/vario telemetry unit I have fitted. It takes a good 10-15 seconds to show a green light (from red) after the RX is fired up. Not sure if that's right. I need to do some more research as I didn't get a peep out of it all session despite speech being set. Not sure why that is. I probably should have left an SD card in to see whether any info was downloaded. I have a separate thread running on the new TX which I will cover all this there. I am just not sure I have set everything up right. As an observation the instructions in the manual are lacking to say the least. Anyway this didn't spoil my fun and I loved every minute of my time at the field.

I am not familiar with the SZ, but it seems to be part of a similar breed (same price as my IZ incidentally). My display is as below:- Here are the steps I took. First enter the linkage menu then Telemetry and, in this case click on Altltude to bring up The next thing was to assign a switch - in my case the RH slider (RS) Sorry about the crummy photo Then apply the settings to the switch If the met office is correct (a big if) the winds in east anglia should have abated by tomorrow therefore my intention is to test it all out to see if I have done it right!

Hi Andy, I have recently installed a Futaba Altitude sensor (SBS-02A) in one my aircraft after buying a T16IZ Tx to upgrade from the 14SG. I have tested the timer speech warnings on the TX using an earpiece and also without and it works fine. I haven't been for an air test yet as I have been waiting for decent weather and casual employment in school have got in the way. I have set up the Altitude sensor to warn by speech but I have tested it yet live. I will post here when I do. I would have thought you can do the same with the current sensor too. Let us know here when you have tried it.