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ScotY · 11-29-2012, 01:28 PM

So, Tower's website says it comes with a 7008SB rx. Is this the only currently available receiver?

What telemetry sensors are currently available?

dvelez3 · 11-29-2012, 02:12 PM

The new R7003SB rx with 2 S.BUS should be out soon.

Doug.

flyalan · 11-29-2012, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvelez3

The new R7003SB rx with 2 S.BUS should be out soon.

Doug.

Doug,
Thanks for that. I have been looking for the answer to that question.

Cheers
Alan

Alan Butler
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ScotY · 11-30-2012, 01:04 AM

Question about telemetry update rate and latency...

The manual says if the telemetry update interval is increased, stick response will increase. This make sense. The default value is 1.0 sec. My question is how much can you increase the data update rate and still retain good latency? Good latency, to me, would equate to equal performance to an 8FG.

Freeskiken · 12-10-2012, 09:58 PM

No way to transfer the data from my 10CHG is there ? This is holding me back. Also like the screen on my 10 CHG. I do want the vibrating alarm though.

Four Stroker · 12-11-2012, 08:31 AM

5 points is a marketing thing. Radios with more points for more dollars are coming next year. Tower is dumping the 12FG and 12Z at bargain prices - the evidence.

Phaedrus · 12-11-2012, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freeskiken

No way to transfer the data from my 10CHG is there ? This is holding me back. Also like the screen on my 10 CHG. I do want the vibrating alarm though.

Sorry, no. You'll need to copy your settings down and manually transfer them. Sort of sux, but in the end it is worth it.

Freeskiken · 12-12-2012, 08:16 PM

I hope programming is easy. I just ordered mine.

Yzlvr · 12-18-2012, 08:48 PM

Updated in stock status on Tower Hobbies to mid Jan...... no xmas present for me..

Four Stroker · 12-19-2012, 09:16 AM

Damn Tsunami !

skaluf · 12-19-2012, 09:18 AM

Hi guys,

Unfortunately the delivery of 14SG's into the United States has been delayed due to FCC compliance testing taking longer than anticipated. We now expect to receive our initial shipment in January. We apologize for this delay as we know many of you were hoping to have your new radio during the holidays.

Steve

codfish124 · 12-19-2012, 11:07 AM

dam wish i hadn't sold my 8fg in anticipation. grounded not cool

Andy from Sandy · 12-19-2012, 01:02 PM

I picked my nice shiney new 14SG up today.

It is very nice!

For the 8FG I used a screen protector from an iPhone. The screen on the 14SG is much bigger. I will have to get a screen protector for a small tablet and cut that up.

popokatepetl · 12-19-2012, 02:21 PM

My T14 can't stop charging

It still keeps charging until my T14SG almost went up in flames

OMG!

It's awesome radio anyway...

Andy from Sandy · 12-19-2012, 02:44 PM

I detect a couple of things wrong from Futaba. They suggest using their 600mA wall wart charger. The current output is too high for the initial cell forming charge and if the charger has no peak detect cut-off unless you are there the pack will effectively be over-charging in 4 hours.

I have taken the battery out of the TX and I am using a 170mA charge rate. I will then increase the charge current but again I will always slow charge it to allow the cells to balance.

Here in the UK the TX is supplied with a special short lead with the correct power plug one end and a servo plug the other to plug into the RX side of the charger.

popokatepetl · 12-19-2012, 03:28 PM

I have exactly same wall charger for my 8FG but I got green light on the adapter once it's charged and most important it really stops charging.

The 14SG was charging 10hrs and still red light. Then I measured the 2S LiPol and got 8,56V! I'm pretty sure this batterie is demaged so need to send it back to service. I hate it I can tell you.

Andy from Sandy · 12-19-2012, 03:38 PM

Quote:

The 14SG was charging 10hrs and still red light. Then I measured the 2S LiPol and got 8,56V!

I thought the wall chargers were for Ni-Mh pack not LiPo.

popokatepetl · 12-19-2012, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy from Sandy

I thought the wall chargers were for Ni-Mh pack not LiPo.

robbe (Futaba Europe) delivers it with 2S LiPol 2800mAh with wall charger 8,4V 500mA.

It should last 10-12 hours...well if you could charge it.

Andy from Sandy · 12-20-2012, 04:14 AM

All those people queuing up for the louder alarm you are going to be disappointed. It is the same as on the 8FG. Now however you can set 1 of 4 different types of vibration to alert you that the timer has counted to the set value.

popokatepetl · 12-20-2012, 05:58 PM

Do you also feel it's faster and more precise then 8FG? I have this feeling...

12-10-2012, 09:58 PM	#85 (permalink)
Freeskiken Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada	No way to transfer the data from my 10CHG is there ? This is holding me back. Also like the screen on my 10 CHG. I do want the vibrating alarm though. __________________ soXos Strike 7.1 L, Diabolo 600, Logo 600, Kraken 580, Protos 380 Evo

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Freeskiken Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada	I hope programming is easy. I just ordered mine. __________________ soXos Strike 7.1 L, Diabolo 600, Logo 600, Kraken 580, Protos 380 Evo

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Andy from Sandy Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2006	I picked my nice shiney new 14SG up today. It is very nice! For the 8FG I used a screen protector from an iPhone. The screen on the 14SG is much bigger. I will have to get a screen protector for a small tablet and cut that up. Last edited by Andy from Sandy; 12-19-2012 at 02:18 PM..

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11-29-2012, 01:28 PM	#81 (permalink)
ScotY Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2004	So, Tower's website says it comes with a 7008SB rx. Is this the only currently available receiver? What telemetry sensors are currently available?

11-29-2012, 02:12 PM	#82 (permalink)
dvelez3 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007	The new R7003SB rx with 2 S.BUS should be out soon. Doug.

11-30-2012, 01:04 AM	#84 (permalink)
ScotY Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2004	Question about telemetry update rate and latency... The manual says if the telemetry update interval is increased, stick response will increase. This make sense. The default value is 1.0 sec. My question is how much can you increase the data update rate and still retain good latency? Good latency, to me, would equate to equal performance to an 8FG.

12-11-2012, 08:31 AM	#86 (permalink)
Four Stroker Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta	5 points is a marketing thing. Radios with more points for more dollars are coming next year. Tower is dumping the 12FG and 12Z at bargain prices - the evidence.

12-18-2012, 08:48 PM	#89 (permalink)
Yzlvr Registered Users Join Date: May 2012	Updated in stock status on Tower Hobbies to mid Jan...... no xmas present for me..

12-19-2012, 09:16 AM	#90 (permalink)
Four Stroker Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta	Damn Tsunami !

12-19-2012, 09:18 AM	#91 (permalink)
skaluf Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2007	Hi guys, Unfortunately the delivery of 14SG's into the United States has been delayed due to FCC compliance testing taking longer than anticipated. We now expect to receive our initial shipment in January. We apologize for this delay as we know many of you were hoping to have your new radio during the holidays. Steve

12-19-2012, 11:07 AM	#92 (permalink)
codfish124 My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2010	dam wish i hadn't sold my 8fg in anticipation. grounded not cool

12-19-2012, 02:21 PM	#94 (permalink)
popokatepetl BD Forum Support Join Date: Oct 2008	My T14 can't stop charging It still keeps charging until my T14SG almost went up in flames OMG! It's awesome radio anyway...

12-19-2012, 02:44 PM	#95 (permalink)
Andy from Sandy Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2006	I detect a couple of things wrong from Futaba. They suggest using their 600mA wall wart charger. The current output is too high for the initial cell forming charge and if the charger has no peak detect cut-off unless you are there the pack will effectively be over-charging in 4 hours. I have taken the battery out of the TX and I am using a 170mA charge rate. I will then increase the charge current but again I will always slow charge it to allow the cells to balance. Here in the UK the TX is supplied with a special short lead with the correct power plug one end and a servo plug the other to plug into the RX side of the charger.

12-19-2012, 03:28 PM	#96 (permalink)
popokatepetl BD Forum Support Join Date: Oct 2008	I have exactly same wall charger for my 8FG but I got green light on the adapter once it's charged and most important it really stops charging. The 14SG was charging 10hrs and still red light. Then I measured the 2S LiPol and got 8,56V! I'm pretty sure this batterie is demaged so need to send it back to service. I hate it I can tell you.

12-20-2012, 04:14 AM	#99 (permalink)
Andy from Sandy Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2006	All those people queuing up for the louder alarm you are going to be disappointed. It is the same as on the 8FG. Now however you can set 1 of 4 different types of vibration to alert you that the timer has counted to the set value.

12-20-2012, 05:58 PM	#100 (permalink)
popokatepetl BD Forum Support Join Date: Oct 2008	Do you also feel it's faster and more precise then 8FG? I have this feeling...

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