Etronix/core-rc RX voltage

[fearo]

So I just got my Etronix 2.4 system running (same as the core-rc), after using 27mhz before.

I switched to 2.4 because I had loads of range issues with the 27mhz and luckily these are gone!

There's a new problem though. the 2.4 system seems to react a little slower than the old 27mhz one. It kind of takes a split second before it does anything, which is extremely difficult in fast direction changes and also throttle control. Is this normal? Like I said, my old system didn't do that.

My ESC has a 6V BEC supply, BUT the Etronix manual says the Etronix only takes 4.8 to 5.6v, so I got a step-down voltage regulator which makes the ESC put out 5.1v.

Should I try supplying the 6V to the receiver directly, or would it potentially damage the receiver, and have no influence on the reaction time of the receiver?

[ch!3f]

cant see it been a problem i run my core straight from the esc running a novak gtx also use my speed passion inspire have no problems with either

[ch!3f]

Originally Posted by ch!3f

cant see it been a problem i run my core straight from the esc running a novak gtx also use my speed passion inspire have no problems with either

for got to mention you should have a the option to adjust the speed of your steering and throttle try that is it just on the steering?

[feasty33]

Hi,

I've just bought the Etronix 2.4 stick radio and think overall its great for the price.

I have had one issue with it though, which is sometimes extra quick servo movements shut down the Rx.
Oddly enough its never done it in a race, but if you 'wiggle' the steering whilst sat on the grid for example it'll shut down then power up again.

Been told i need to get a Rx capacitor, so gonna try that today.
BTW i'm running the Rx straight off of a Mamba Max Pro esc.


Dave

[ch!3f]

what battery voltage are you running?yes you need a power cap i run 1 on ny core rc as i had the same issue when using on 4.8v not as bad with 7.2v or lipo 7.4v but have it on just in case i made my own rather then buying 1 works out loads cheaper will get the specs off my capacitor for you

[feasty33]

Just got home and tried the power cap and it works a treat!

The one i've been given to use is 10 V & 2200 uF.
Just solder it onto an old servo/ESC plug and put it in a spare slot on the Rx.

Dave

[soane]

Originally Posted by fearo

So I just got my Etronix 2.4 system running (same as the core-rc), after using 27mhz before.

Is this the Pulse FHSS advertised in the JEspares.com banner? I was umming and arring about that. Everyone says wire a capacitor into the spare receiver socket using an old cable, am I right to assume it is the black and red (pos and neg) wires?

[feasty33]

Yes,
Use the +ve and -ve pins on the Rx spare channel. Check the polarity of the capacitor too as you need to have it wired up the right way!


Dave