Xtreme
Power Systems releases new 3 channel surface receiver!
We are
pleased to announce the release of our new 3 channel "surface"
receiver. This new receiver represents the 2nd generation of our
already successful hardware. The new hardware features extremely
low voltage operation (down to 2.0 volts!), a new multi-colored status
LED, and the ability to have its firmware flashed using our XDP or
Telemetry Station. Comes with v3.x firmware pre-installed.
This receiver
is designed for ground based vehicles (not for use on water), and has
been extensively tested in everything from 1/10th scale oval to 1/8th
scale nitro.
BETA
Firmware Updater Software Released!
We have
released a beta version of our firmware updater. This updater
requires that you have already upgraded your XtremeLink® system to
v3.0 or later. It is not possible to upgrade v2.x devices to v3.x
devices due to a firmware change necessary to the RF module. This
updater will update receivers to v3.4, transmitter modules to v3.4, and
satellite receivers to v1.1.
This updater
works with both the XDP and Telemetry Station devices.
Although we
have tested this software with numerous systems, there is always a
possibility of firmware updaters being interrupted in the middle of the
update, making the device unusable. Please use a full battery
when performing the updates and never unplug the USB cable from the
computer during the update process! If you receive a "success"
message then your firmware has been successfully upgraded.
Put your
XtremeLink® receiver or transmitter module into computer
programming mode before running the updater.
The updater
can be found here: XtremeLink
Updater
Please report
any problems to
tech@xtremepowersystems.net
Xtreme
Power Systems Get 8 Channel Radio System!
We are
pleased to announce that we are now selling the Graupner MX-16 radio
systems. This 8 channel radio system rivals those 7 channel
systems with its superior programming, additional channel, and RF
technology provided by Xtreme Power Systems! Complete radio
system with 8 channel transmitter (w/2000mAh Nimh battery), and one 8
channel receiver (no servos) is just $299!
To order this
system,
click here.
For more detailed information, click here.
New
XDP/Telemetry Station Software
We are
releasing the changes we have made to support v3.x of the firmware with
the XDP and Scanner programs. RxDiag.exe was already v3.x
compatible. TxDiag.exe is still not compatible with hopping modes
other than 1 (the original predictive hopping mode). We are in
the process of updating the TxDiag.exe program. The Scanner.exe
program fully support v3.x now and allows recording/playing back long
data streams properly. Localization has been done with the
Scanner.exe and some of the XDP.exe program. When completed, we
will have language support for 15 different languages.
The new
software can be downloaded from the XDP webpage, located here.
Xtreme
Power Systems Becomes Distributor of A123 Products
We are
pleased to announce that we are now selling A123 products. We
believe that A123 batteries are the absolute best choice for flight
packs. For more information on these fantastic products, click here.
Xtreme
Power Systems Announces New Firmware Upgrade Policy
We are
pleased to announce that you can now at anytime upgrade the firmware of
your XtremeLink system to the latest version for a flat rate fee.
Just place your order for the firmware upgrade using our online
shopping cart. A quick link is available
here.
Latest
versions:
Receivers:
v3.2
Transmitter
modules: v3.1
Installation
and usage manual for v3.x can be found here.
New
Receiver Manual Available!
A new
manual for receivers having v2.4 and later firmware is now available on
our manuals
page.
Telemetry
Sensor Developer Package Now Available!
We are
pleased to announce that the sensor developer package is now available
for downloading. This package includes a schematic and circuit
board artwork for a dual sensor configuration. Source code to
operate this hardware is also included.
This
package can be downloaded from our Telemetry Station developer support
page, located here.
More
Telemetry Station and XDP updates!
Several
updates have occurred in the last 2 days. We had to change the
Windows installer method to support Windows XP and Vista
properly. Please download the latest FULL installer to update
your software! You can get the new installer here.
The Telemetry
Station support page has been updated with detailed information about
the Scanner utility. We will be adding the full developer
information along with schematics and source code for an example sensor
that you can build. We have contacted all companies that
currently make telemetry sensors, offering our help to integrate their
products with ours. If you are a developer and wish to integrate
your product with ours, please contact the technical support department
(tech@xtremepowersystems.net) for
a developer ID number.
XPS
News!
Xtreme
Power Systems has been extremely busy doing upgrades for Telemetry
Station owners, and making improvements to the various XDP and
Telemetry Station utilities. We have spent the last 10 days
working with the USB hardware manufacturer to resolve some issues with
the USB support via Windows XP and Vista. We believe that we have
corrected most (if not all) of the issues that have been
reported. All items returned for the telemetry upgrade have been
shipped back to their owners. We appreciate your patience during this
unexpected delay.
It is on
rare occasion that we come across published information that echoes
what we have been trying to tell the public about how crucial proper
setup and power is for the success of a model. We purchase our
servos and various other hardware from Don's Hobby Shop
(www.donshobbyshop.com). Don has been around for 44 years, and
has seen it all. In our last order, we received a 3 page white
paper titled "Servo Setup Issues". We were so impressed with the
wisdom in this paper that we called and asked Don if we could provide
this information to our customers. To download a scanned copy of
the paper, click here. This is a definite
must-read, no matter how long you have been in the hobby.
We had a
period of time last week where none of our emails for tech support and
sales were getting to us. This was due to us registering the
domain name "www.xtremepowersystems.com".
We attempted to move everything to the new domain and it caused serious
issues. So, we restored everything and just made the new domain
link to the existing .net location. We apologize for not
responding to those emails which we lost during this time.
New
Products!
Xtreme
Power Systems is pleased to announce numerous new product additions to
our website. The Graupner G Booster turbines are in stock and now
available for ordering via our online store. We have also added
XtremeLink® radio systems for the Graupner "tray" type
radios. Also, our Telemetry Station has been added.
Telemetry sensors are in production and will be available shortly.
XPS
helps set the world record!
During the
AMA meeting at the Joe Nall event in South Carolina, AMA district rep
Tony Stillman gave a presentation on the outcome of the world record
flying attempt at SEFF. Tony stated that XPS, Spektrum, and FASST
2.4GHz radio systems made up the 59 of 113 radio systems used to set
the world record. XPS radio systems performed flawlessly.
At Joe Nall,
XPS sponsored pilots flew jets, large 3D aircraft (a beautiful 46%
Ultimate Biplane was amazing), and high speed wings. RiteWingRC (www.ritewingrc.com)
gave a spectacular demo, which included Jason Schulman doing 165mph
aerobatics 1 foot off the deck! Graupner factory pilots dazzled
the crowd with high speed and precision aerobatic glider flying.
Special
thanks go out to our XPS pilots, RiteWingRC, and our European
distributor Graupner for providing pilots and their support! We
look forward to another spectacular event at Joe Nall next year!
Surface
systems released!
Xtreme Power
Systems is pleased to announce the release of 2.4GHz upgrades for
surface radios! Airtronics M8/M11, Futaba 3PJ/3PK, and Hitec
CRX/SRX radios are now supported. We also have released our 3
channel micro receiver, designed for ground based surface vehicles.
These new
products can be found in the PRODUCTS area of our shopping system.
XDP
Information
The
XtremeLink Device Programmer software has been updated. Please
download the entire archive or the individual programs to obtain the
latest version.
Anyone having
any transmitter module or receiver with v1.0 firmware will need a
firmware upgrade in order to be able to use the XDP.EXE program.
All other programs will work with any version of firmware. Please
see our XDP software page
for more information.
2.4GHz for all radio
systems!
Replacement
modules for virtually every radio system made!
Click this link for complete details!
2.4GHz
Spread Spectrum Air Product Comparison Guide
| Product Feature /
Description |
Spektrum DSM |
Spektrum DSM2 |
Futaba FASST |
XPS
XtremeLink® |
| Radio Speed
(effective throughput) |
31.25Kbps |
128Kbps |
???? |
256Kbps |
| Frequency
Hopping |
No |
No |
Yes |
YES(1) |
| Specified
range |
~1000
feet |
"line
of sight" |
"line
of sight" |
Up
to 5 miles |
| Resolution |
256
(8 bits) |
1024
(10 bits) |
32768
(15 bits) |
65536
(16 bits) |
| Number of
systems that can be in use simultaneously |
39 |
~80 |
???? |
500 |
| Integrated
single antenna |
No |
No |
No |
YES |
| Real time,
built in telemetry interface |
No |
No |
No |
YES |
| Bi-directional
communications |
No |
No |
No |
YES |
| Receivers
available or pending (# of channels) |
6 |
6/7/9 |
6/7/8/14 |
3/6/8/10/12/16 |
| Module
pricing (MSRP of transmitter module/receiver) |
N/A |
$239-$299 |
$249-$399 |
$149-$219 |
| Receiver
pricing (MSRP of receivers) |
$49.99 |
$49.99-$169.99 |
$59.99-$219.99 |
$29.95-$99 |
| Latency
(measured from stick input to receiver output) |
Several
frames |
Up
to 1 frame |
Up
to 1 frame |
2ms
to 1 frame |
| Failsafe
programmable for each individual channel |
No |
No |
No |
YES |
| Operating
voltage range |
4.7v-10v |
4.5v-10v |
2.7v-16v |
2.0v-30v |
| Support for
all transmitters, regardless of age (requires trainer port) |
No |
No |
No |
YES |
| Product
warranty |
???? |
???? |
???? |
LIFETIME(2) |
(1) Only changes frequencies when a
potential for interference is encountered.
(2) Limited lifetime warranty applies to
parts and workmanship, labor charges may apply.
Click here for an archive
of news and announcements.
Our products are developed
in-house by electronic and software engineers having more than 30 years
of experience. These same engineers also happen to be R/C pilots
and drivers.
