Myron Beaumont Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Having converted my Optic 6 to 2.4 with the Corona gear module ,I successfully bound the first Rx with the tranny -OK I switch on as normal and all is OK. Have spent most of today trying to bind the other two Rx's but when switched off they don't bind anymore until I go through the whole procedure again. (impossible on a regular basis once installed in a model or very inconvenient to say the least ) Should I bind all three Rx's at the same time or what ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Myron, I bound mine separately, one at a time. Just remember that after binding (ie in normal use) you need to switch the rx on first, then the tx for some reason. Mine then takes about 10 seconds to configure itself or whatever it does, then the servos swing into place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 Bob Thanks .I found out about Rx on first by trial & error .Tried doing them seperately like you would of course but doesn't work .Cor how I hate digital things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Hate digital. Wait till UUBF hits the scene !!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 What does that mean? Maybe that when I've sussed out dirigibal stuff -I'll be out of date? (again) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Hi Bob Is that a peculiarity of the Corona/Optic ? I have a Spekky DX61 and I always switch the Tx on first ............... not had any problems yet. Similarly, I've just bound my Rx's one at a time as and when I've bought/installed them......... GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 GG I don't know for sure but it certainly goes against all the rules doesn't it .? Will try again today before the white coats come to take me away I might make up a little jig to press all three Rx buttons at once if all else fails. Don't like dodgy set ups & want peace of mind of course before risking flights .Without jumping the gun I'm beginning to wish I forked out on Fuby Rx's or flogged the llot & gone Spekky . I always seem to be up against one 'lectric problem after another G-UMPY 2 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Pollard Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 sounds as though you maybe need to wait till Timbo returns. He seem to be up on this sort of thing Im with you I hate digital Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 Garry Thanks for your sympathy & understanding. I've just tried to bind all three Rx's at once .They have their red LED showing binding but guess what ? HELP Timbo! -None of them work now!! Really fed up .I bet everyone else is out flying today .Yes I have more than one model set up but like to go out with at least 3 operational .It's just me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 PS .Even if it worked,would YOU trust it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Myron, I might be stating the obvious but do you have a manual for the 2.4ghz module? If not, there is one here The binding instructions seem very straightforward. Some people have had problems setting up the Corona synthesized receivers in the past but they seem to do as they're asked for me Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bob Cotsford Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 GG - yes, it's a 'feature' of the Corona units. God knows why, but it works for mine. Myron, are you sure you are following the instructions exactly? IIRC, switch on Tx while holding the button down, no longer than 3 seconds before you release the button though. The led on the Tx module should flash continuously, switch on Rx while pressing the button on that and it should show a lock within seconds (2 flashes of the led). switch off Tx an Rx. Switch on Rx with the button released, switch on Tx, wait a few seconds and magic should happen. I must admit that wait can seem an awfull long time untill the servos swing into position. Just found the instructions with the Rx, the delay after switching on the Rx then Tx is 15-20 seconds. The Rx led should show constant red once it's found the tx. just for kicks I set up the new rx destined for the MiniPanic. The delay between switching on the Tx and the Rx setting is around 6 seconds in practice. It seems a lot longer if you're not timing it. While it's searching for the Tx signal the internal Rx LED flickers for a couple of seconds, goes out for a few more seconds, then comes on steady. I hope this helps. Edited By Bob Cotsford on 25/05/2009 00:23:34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I've just noticed - the thread records post and edit times as being an hour earlier than they were made. How odd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 Thanks guys Have done exactly as you described and is written on the leaflet that came with it. 'Er indoors watched my every move whilst binding and will verify i'm doing it correctly! Shall have another day at it today (again) before I sell up everything in sheer frustration .I did manage to get the rudder to work on one model briefly -then nothing after re-powering up ! I even moved well away from the central heating radiator thinking it might be a contributory factor .No difference A bit of good news - I have always had probs with my nicd's not lasting long enough (see another thread someway back) .T'was a duff wall charger from day one ! Having changed Tx plug to another one (futaba) the Optic has reached over 11V for the first time ever even after resting overnight The output voltage on the duff charger(no load) was only about 0.3 v down on the Futaba one it but made all the difference. I'm determined to get to the bottom of this now my cup of tea has kicked in G-UMPY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Myron Beaumont Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 Phil I did mark the Rx's as you said so as not to get confused. (Hmmm) Yes, No 1 was fine until I came to bind No2 using the same procedure .No2 worked after binding but after switching everything off (Tx first ! ) & then powering up to test it (Rx on first ! ) NOTHING As I said I've had intermittent random responses eg rudder only at one point .on No 2 MY last ditched attempt was to put all three Rx's in front of me with a battery for each (fully charged) and procede to bind them all at the same time ie the Tx on for all three . Then switching everything off (Tx then the three Rx's after ,I tried each set up one after the other .With a servo connected to each Rx I could see that they all worked ! Next time I tried them the No1 worked OK but not 2 & 3.This morning I can't get No 1 to work either Phew !! Can't think of anything else to try .By the way I havn't exceeded the 3 second time limit stipulated . I wonder if I should to sort of give everything a "fresh start" as a last attempt to make sense of it all . I bet that when / if I manage to make it wok , the weather will be back to normal ! I do have two more set ups thatwork but the frame of mind I.m in I'm reluctant to try risking my creations . And I havn't done range checks yet Thinking of going back to control line Hope all this makes sense - I do appreciate the feed back from y'all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Myron Beaumont Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 Thanks Poly omnipotent Am doing just that now . You won't believe it but have just lost my settings on the Tx for my model No 1 . Never mind-I shall still be able to see movement later -I hope ! I'm having a cuppa (the third) By the end of the day theres a good chance I might be on something slightly stronger Back shortly . I can feel the tension mounting as we wait for the next thrilling episode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 Polypatient OK Not switched back on -No 1 Just presumably bound . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Myron Beaumont Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 Polywrong Rx goes on first - we all agree on that (Yes odd isn't it ?) YES The Rx led fashed red for about 3 or 4 seconds -then steady red -jittery servo's then all working .So far so good OK What next ?System left on -Over & out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Myron Beaumont Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 Polymeggaman Will do By the way the three servos connected to Rx 1 are all gliching every second or two .Something I've never experienced before even in my 27 MHz days ! Back soon PS As I switched off the Tx first the glitching stopped & the red led on the Rx went out .Probably normal but will tell you everything that happens anyway .Didn't know you still flew 35 Maybe I will again- Damn sight cheaper for one thing ! Grumpy grateful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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