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georgi UK · 10-11-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Xrayted

My update went without incident, other than getting a message that my LCD update failed. The screen on the LCD says it has 4.05FW, so obviously it didn't fail. I seem to remember a bug that was similar in past updates, where some would get an errant failed message, so make sure you check before chasing an issue that isn't real.

Its nice to not have the SK software opening up in a tiny box for me anymore

=] no need to consolidate sticky this one. delete V4 sticky now? Thanks!

georgi UK · 10-11-2014, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by anthony1

well managed to sort out the second one and now the third one is also misbehaving, when I confirm that I want to update I don't get the green and red flashing light, just solid red , when it works its green and red alternating......so 3 for 3
Anthony

=] Anthony, are we back to that forget the SW update prompt and only use the utility update menu?

Xrayted · 10-11-2014, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by georgi UK

=] no need to consolidate sticky this one. delete V4 sticky now? Thanks!

Sure, whatever you think needs to be done

anthony1 · 10-11-2014, 02:56 PM

only had the sk update prompt once , been using the update utility , I have all 3 working now so no big deal but I've never had a problem updating so if anyone else has the same problem maybe they could sort it out using the method I did.
Anthony

Skookum · 10-11-2014, 03:05 PM

Anthony:

The cause of that problem is that win 8.1 throws data at the sk540 faster than it can save it. My guess is that the sk540's flash memory is a bit faster after you reformat it with the bind plug trick. We mostly solved that issue by rev 4.02 by slowing down the write, but it sounds like it should be a bit slower yet. It might be a good idea to just format an sk540 from the utility menu before updating.

Arcturus97 · 10-11-2014, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Skookum

Re the "new version of the R7003SB" not needing a resistor, I haven't tested that myself but I hope it's true.

What are the symptoms to look for to test on the bench?

I have a R7008SB RX on hand but my understanding was this issue only affected early version of R7003SB never the 8

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skookum

You can install the new software on your pc and skip the firmware for now, if you prefer.

Will do

Skookum · 10-11-2014, 03:39 PM

Re whether you need a pull-down resistor for sbus2: "What are the symptoms to look for to test on the bench?"

There aren't any. It mostly works ok anyways. But if you look at it on an oscilloscope, the logic-low level is almost 1v, where the usual standard is around 0.7 v max. So it's floating on the edge of not working. Futaba seemed to expect the other side to have a fairly strong pull-down R.

georgi UK · 10-11-2014, 05:34 PM

=] but seriously who fits an unspecified resistor to a RF cable?

gitbse · 10-11-2014, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by georgi UK

=] but seriously who fits an unspecified resistor to a RF cable?

This guy probably would.

georgi UK · 10-11-2014, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gitbse

This guy probably would.

=] yeah, DSMXZzzzzz faaaaaaaastest X4098 bus requires a user component fit,,,,,

Argypak · 10-11-2014, 07:22 PM

Hey Guys,
Just updated the SK540 to 4.05 and I'm having the issue with the reversed tail servo??
Is there a work around?

Regards
Argy

georgi UK · 10-11-2014, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Argypak

Hey Guys,
Just updated the SK540 to 4.05 and I'm having the issue with the reversed tail servo??
Is there a work around?

Regards
Argy

=] input manually,,,,,,,

Argypak · 10-11-2014, 07:56 PM

yes I've done that and it works, but, the notes said that this was fixed?

A VIKING · 10-11-2014, 08:54 PM

Don't think there is anything in the new update that will benefit me and my G770 but I did update to 4.05.
It went perfectly with no issues.

Thanks!

Shogun71 · 10-11-2014, 09:27 PM

With no changes to the flight characteristics no need to upgrade....

SpeedTape · 10-11-2014, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Argypak

yes I've done that and it works, but, the notes said that this was fixed?

Maybe something about your tail IS backwards?

For what it is worth, it is fixed for me on three different helicopters and using two different transmitters.

Argypak · 10-11-2014, 10:53 PM

Its a SK540 on a Mini Protos with a Futaba S9257 Tail Servo. Using JR DSM2 satellite on a DX8. I have tried reversing the servo in the transmitter with the same issue. Tail servo is on the left side of the heli with the ball mounted on a wheel. The ball is at the top of the wheel.

Worked fine on 3.42.

Anyway I have a workaround for now...

Digger1973 · 10-12-2014, 05:00 AM

my dsmx has been working all along so I guess I will hold off updating. I hope to get out for a few flights today on the E5.

A VIKING · 10-12-2014, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A VIKING

Don't think there is anything in the new update that will benefit me and my G770 but I did update to 4.05.
It went perfectly with no issues.

Thanks!

There was an gift there for me.
I see that all my issues in playback were corrected so now everything is 100% for me.
Thanks Art!!

Colin Broughton · 10-12-2014, 06:34 PM

I just updated my 2nd one tonight on my goblin 500 and when I updated one yesterday I don't remember it being 4.15, isn't it 4.05? Everything seems to be working fine, I haven't test flown it yet. Going first thing tomorrow.

10-11-2014, 02:56 PM	#24 (permalink)
anthony1 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Coral Springs , Florida	only had the sk update prompt once , been using the update utility , I have all 3 working now so no big deal but I've never had a problem updating so if anyone else has the same problem maybe they could sort it out using the method I did. Anthony __________________ Anthony raw 500, xl power nimbus 550,Tron 5.8 heritage, Tron Dnamic, cgy760-r, futaba

10-11-2014, 05:34 PM	#28 (permalink)
georgi UK Join Date: Mar 2007	=] but seriously who fits an unspecified resistor to a RF cable? __________________

10-11-2014, 07:22 PM	#31 (permalink)
Argypak Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2011	Hey Guys, Just updated the SK540 to 4.05 and I'm having the issue with the reversed tail servo?? Is there a work around? Regards Argy __________________ Argy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSH Protos Max V2, Synergy E7SE, Synergy E5, MA Furion 6 as night flyer, Fusion 50 as 550, Protos 500 Stretch

10-11-2014, 07:56 PM	#33 (permalink)
Argypak Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2011	yes I've done that and it works, but, the notes said that this was fixed? __________________ Argy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSH Protos Max V2, Synergy E7SE, Synergy E5, MA Furion 6 as night flyer, Fusion 50 as 550, Protos 500 Stretch

10-11-2014, 08:54 PM	#34 (permalink)
A VIKING Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2012	Updated to 4.05 Don't think there is anything in the new update that will benefit me and my G770 but I did update to 4.05. It went perfectly with no issues. Thanks! __________________ Velos Rotors<<SAB<<Compas<<Align<<Walkera <<Propel

10-11-2014, 03:05 PM	#25 (permalink)
Skookum Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	Anthony: The cause of that problem is that win 8.1 throws data at the sk540 faster than it can save it. My guess is that the sk540's flash memory is a bit faster after you reformat it with the bind plug trick. We mostly solved that issue by rev 4.02 by slowing down the write, but it sounds like it should be a bit slower yet. It might be a good idea to just format an sk540 from the utility menu before updating.

10-11-2014, 03:39 PM	#27 (permalink)
Skookum Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	Re whether you need a pull-down resistor for sbus2: "What are the symptoms to look for to test on the bench?" There aren't any. It mostly works ok anyways. But if you look at it on an oscilloscope, the logic-low level is almost 1v, where the usual standard is around 0.7 v max. So it's floating on the edge of not working. Futaba seemed to expect the other side to have a fairly strong pull-down R.

10-11-2014, 09:27 PM	#35 (permalink)
Shogun71 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2012	With no changes to the flight characteristics no need to upgrade.... __________________ Jeti DS-16, Oxy 3, Goblin 380, 500, 630, and 700 competition, Airwolf 600 scale heli, Brain/Ikon 2, Spartan VX1e, Sk 720, YGE and Hobbywing.

10-11-2014, 10:53 PM	#37 (permalink)
Argypak Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2011	Its a SK540 on a Mini Protos with a Futaba S9257 Tail Servo. Using JR DSM2 satellite on a DX8. I have tried reversing the servo in the transmitter with the same issue. Tail servo is on the left side of the heli with the ball mounted on a wheel. The ball is at the top of the wheel. Worked fine on 3.42. Anyway I have a workaround for now... __________________ Argy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSH Protos Max V2, Synergy E7SE, Synergy E5, MA Furion 6 as night flyer, Fusion 50 as 550, Protos 500 Stretch

10-12-2014, 05:00 AM	#38 (permalink)
Digger1973 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010	my dsmx has been working all along so I guess I will hold off updating. I hope to get out for a few flights today on the E5. __________________ B400(retired),Mini Titan V1(Retired),Radikal G20 (scrapped),Align T-Rex 500pro DFC,Synergy E5s

10-12-2014, 06:34 PM	#40 (permalink)
Colin Broughton Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chilliwack, British Columbia	I just updated my 2nd one tonight on my goblin 500 and when I updated one yesterday I don't remember it being 4.15, isn't it 4.05? Everything seems to be working fine, I haven't test flown it yet. Going first thing tomorrow. __________________ HELIDIRECT - HOBBYWING - XNOVA - XPERT - PULSE - ROTOR TECH

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