Re: 9x thus based software hack
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 8:13 am
Thanks Erezra for your quick reply!
> To use extra channels you need a receiver that can read them. For example a Futaba 14 channel receiver.
Which costs more than a second 9x, right?
> The radio simply tries to cram extra channels into the PPM stream.
Would that still work with 2.4GHz? I thought cross-brand compatibility is non-existent for 2.4 GHz?
So, would I have to go FM, too?
> Since all the pins are taken the only way to input more channels is to stream them through PPM.
> Your best bet might be to cannibalize two transmitters with 2 RF modules and use them together.
That's what I had in mind initially, especially when I saw the 9x V2 and its price!
I think I'll go for it.
As someone who has opened the 9x, would you say it is possible for someone with basic soldering skills to connect the 9x's board to my special joysticks (potentiometer-based)? It seems there are cables that would be easy to cut, extend and connect?
Thanks again
Jens
> To use extra channels you need a receiver that can read them. For example a Futaba 14 channel receiver.
Which costs more than a second 9x, right?
> The radio simply tries to cram extra channels into the PPM stream.
Would that still work with 2.4GHz? I thought cross-brand compatibility is non-existent for 2.4 GHz?
So, would I have to go FM, too?
> Since all the pins are taken the only way to input more channels is to stream them through PPM.
> Your best bet might be to cannibalize two transmitters with 2 RF modules and use them together.
That's what I had in mind initially, especially when I saw the 9x V2 and its price!
I think I'll go for it.
As someone who has opened the 9x, would you say it is possible for someone with basic soldering skills to connect the 9x's board to my special joysticks (potentiometer-based)? It seems there are cables that would be easy to cut, extend and connect?
Thanks again
Jens