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Bob Martin's son, Logan, was kind enough to interview me regarding my latest 2.4Ghz Radio Setup at our SubComLone*Star event this past weekend. I plan to eventually do an in-depth report on installation and setup .
Here is my 1:48 Scale DeBoer SKIPJACK Class USS SHARK SSN-591 Mod IV.
I've had this boat since '94 and hit has seen no less than 4 refits.
The latest Refit now incorporates the JETI brand REX7 "ASSIST" receiver.
She no longer needs a separate Fail Safe (Subtech "SubSafe", ND's "Battery Link Monitor", etc) or an Automatic Pitch Controller (SubTech APC-x, ND's AD2, Engel "SPC2", etc) as these functions are now exclusively controlled by the REX7 "ASSIST" receiver.
Yes, the REX 7 is on the order of $155USD, but:
A-You no longer have the expense of a Fail Safe and Pitch Controller.
B-You no longer have the complexity of added components and wire harnessing. (Trouble shooting, fault mitigation)
C-More room in your watertight container of choice.
D-I can control the gain of the pitch control remotely to match different speeds, even turn it off if desired. (Surface running)
Like I say in the video, this NOT for your average guy, but a boon for us 21st Century tinkering Boomers who like to run circles around Millennials.
I got the TX for about $700USD on EBay (Thank you Steve O'Connell for providing that link). Best investment ever. FWIW, cost and what your willing to spend is a personal choice, I could not care less what you spend or your preference.
To quote Elon Musk, "The best part is no part."
Less equipment, less headaches.
This is the Telemetry I had before with the Radiolink AT10
1-RSSI Strength (regardless of antenna)
2-Roll pitch, yaw (seeing the actual pitch is great to set submerged trim)
3-RX Voltage
4-Main Battery Voltage
The Jeti system has that plus....
A- Antenna 1 & 2 strength (I see Home drop to zero when I dive)
B-Current Draw
C-Battery Capacity (still trying to figure this one out)
Apparently I still have more testing to do. The next major change will be to try the 900Mhz Module which automatically switches to that frequency when 2.4Ghz signal is lost. So can I go apparently go deep. (Not a fan of anyway in my usual running environment.)
Enjoy the show...(the camera adding 10 lbs is a LIE, that's ALL me!!)
A Detailed Interview With an RC Sub Captain - WARNING: Techy Talk Ahead!
Here is my 1:48 Scale DeBoer SKIPJACK Class USS SHARK SSN-591 Mod IV.
I've had this boat since '94 and hit has seen no less than 4 refits.
The latest Refit now incorporates the JETI brand REX7 "ASSIST" receiver.
She no longer needs a separate Fail Safe (Subtech "SubSafe", ND's "Battery Link Monitor", etc) or an Automatic Pitch Controller (SubTech APC-x, ND's AD2, Engel "SPC2", etc) as these functions are now exclusively controlled by the REX7 "ASSIST" receiver.
Yes, the REX 7 is on the order of $155USD, but:
A-You no longer have the expense of a Fail Safe and Pitch Controller.
B-You no longer have the complexity of added components and wire harnessing. (Trouble shooting, fault mitigation)
C-More room in your watertight container of choice.
D-I can control the gain of the pitch control remotely to match different speeds, even turn it off if desired. (Surface running)
Like I say in the video, this NOT for your average guy, but a boon for us 21st Century tinkering Boomers who like to run circles around Millennials.
I got the TX for about $700USD on EBay (Thank you Steve O'Connell for providing that link). Best investment ever. FWIW, cost and what your willing to spend is a personal choice, I could not care less what you spend or your preference.
To quote Elon Musk, "The best part is no part."
Less equipment, less headaches.
This is the Telemetry I had before with the Radiolink AT10
1-RSSI Strength (regardless of antenna)
2-Roll pitch, yaw (seeing the actual pitch is great to set submerged trim)
3-RX Voltage
4-Main Battery Voltage
The Jeti system has that plus....
A- Antenna 1 & 2 strength (I see Home drop to zero when I dive)
B-Current Draw
C-Battery Capacity (still trying to figure this one out)
Apparently I still have more testing to do. The next major change will be to try the 900Mhz Module which automatically switches to that frequency when 2.4Ghz signal is lost. So can I go apparently go deep. (Not a fan of anyway in my usual running environment.)
Enjoy the show...(the camera adding 10 lbs is a LIE, that's ALL me!!)
A Detailed Interview With an RC Sub Captain - WARNING: Techy Talk Ahead!