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Information XtremeLink Range Testing Procedure - Updated: 06/29/18
Posted by: XPS - 06-29-2018, 04:40 PM - Forum: XtremeLink Radio System - No Replies

Range Test Procedure for v3.0 and later firmware (anything sold after October 2008):

Range test for full range receivers:


1.  Install the receiver in the R/C device as it will be used.
2.  Turn on the radio system so servo movement can be observed.  Note: antenna should be ON the module.
 3. Using flat ground (pavement, low cut grass, or dirt) place the R/C device so that the receiver antenna is no less than 6" from the ground. This might require you elevating the R/C device during the testing.
 4.  Hold your transmitter waist high, away from your body.
 5.  Press and hold the PROG button on the transmitter module.
 6. Walk to a distance of at least 125 feet.  If at any time you experience a pause in controls, try to reproduce it again and release the button to see if the pause no longer occurs. If the problem does not occur now, check to make sure that your receiver is at least 6" from the ground while testing.
7. With the PROG button still pressed down, walk away from the R/C device while moving the sticks until there is intermittent control. Releasing the PROG button should restore 100% control.  If it does not, do not use the system and contact Xtreme Power Systems for assistance!
8.  Test complete.
 
 
Range test for surface or park flyer receivers:

Follow the instructions of above. The range test will be limited to approximately 75 feet instead of at least 125 feet for full range receivers.

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Range Test Procedure for v2.9 and earlier firmware (anything sold before October 2008):

To perform a range test of the XtremeLink system using the transmitter module that has the removable antenna, follow the instructions below. Have someone help you if there is any possibility of the R/C device moving from a stationary location.

Range test for full range receivers:

1.  Install the receiver in the R/C device as it will be used.
2.  Remove the antenna from the transmitter module.
3.  Turn on the radio system so servo movement can be observed.
4. Using flat ground (pavement, low cut grass, or dirt) place the R/C device so that the receiver antenna is no less than 6" from the ground. This might require you elevating the R/C device during the testing.
5.  Hold your transmitter waist high, away from your body.
6.  Press and hold the PROG button on the transmitter module.
7. Walk around the R/C device completely (360 degrees) at a distance of at least 50 feet, making sure that the transmitter antenna connector is pointed at the R/C device. If at any time you experience a pause in controls, try to reproduce it again and release the button to see if the pause no longer occurs. If the problem does not occur now, check to make sure that your receiver is at least 6" from the ground while testing.
8. With the PROG button still pressed down, walk away from the R/C device while moving the sticks until there is intermittent control. Note the distant of when intermittent operation begins.
9. Continue walking the same distance. If you walked 100 feet before intermittent operation occurred, you would walk an additional 100 feet.
10. Now, without any control, re-install the antenna on your transmitter module (do not release the PROG button). The R/C device should immediately respond. If it does not respond 100% fully, do not use the system and contact Xtreme Power Systems for assistance!
11.  Test complete.


Range test for surface or park flyer receivers:

Follow the instructions of above. The range test will be limited to approximately 25 feet instead of 50 feet for full range receivers.

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Information Using Nano with Serial Link to emulate the XDP
Posted by: XPS - 06-29-2018, 04:31 PM - Forum: XDP and Serial Link - No Replies

If you have a spare Nano and the Serial Link, you essentially also have our XDP hardware.  Using these two devices you can fool any of our programs that use the XDP hardware into thinking that a real XDP is present.  To use the Nano and Serial Link as an XDP, do the following:

1. Connect the Serial Link to your USB port.
2. Connect one end of a JR female-female cable to the Serial Link, noting the proper polarity.
2. Place the jumper on the binding port of the Nano.
3. Plug the other end of the JR female-female into output port 6 on the Nano, noting the proper polarity.    The LED will rapidly flash.
4. After a second or so of the LED rapidly flashing, remove the jumper that is on the binding port.  The LED on the Nano will now be solid red.
5. Place the jumper back on the binding port (and leave it on).  The LED will rapidly flash 10 times and then turn solid red.

That's it!  Now your Serial Link/Nano combination is a XDP!  This of course is not permanent.  Removing power will return the devices back to their original purpose.

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Video How-to videos
Posted by: XPS - 06-29-2018, 04:27 PM - Forum: XtremeLink Radio System - Replies (2)

This thread is for our how-to videos.

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Information Radio compatibility - what radios are supported?
Posted by: XPS - 06-29-2018, 04:26 PM - Forum: XtremeLink Radio System - No Replies

Below is a list of known compatible radios with the XtremeLink 2.4GHz radio system:

JR

Aircraft Radios

9303
8103
3810
10S
10IIS
10SX
10X
10XII
9X
9XII
347
388
783
Circus Circus 7

Car Radios

R1
Helios - pending

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Futaba

Aircraft Radios

FP-T3PB
10C
9Z
9CHP
9CAP
8UAP
7UAP
FC18
FC28

Car Radios

3PJ
3PK

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Airtronics

Aircraft Radios

Stylus
Vision
Infinity
7SP

Car Radios

M8
M11


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Multiplex

Aircraft Radios

EVO9
EVO12
Cockpit MM
Profi 4000
Profi 3030

Car Radios

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Hitec

Aircraft Radios

Optic 6
Eclipse 7
Spectra
Aristo-Craft Challenger 620

Car Radios

Aggressor CRX
Aggressor SRX

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Graupner

Aircraft Radios

MX22
MX24
6014
MC-17
MC-18
MC-19
MC-22
MC-24


Car Radios

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Miscellaneous

Aircraft Radios

Microstar 2000 - http://www.mstar2k.com
Vex Robot radio - http://www.allectronics.com

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Information Binding your XtremeLink® system
Posted by: XPS - 06-29-2018, 04:25 PM - Forum: XtremeLink Radio System - No Replies

Here is a step-by-step guide for binding your system (single receiver).

Always start any binding procedure by turning off your transmitter and power off all receivers.

Binding 8 and 10 channel receivers, or RFU:

  • Apply power to your receiver.
  • When the receiver's LED is flashing RED, press and hold the programming button on the receiver until the LED turns GREEN, and then release the programming button.  The LED will now flash orange, indicating it is in binding mode.
  • Press and hold the button labeled PROG on your transmitter module while turning on the power to your transmitter.  If you are using an internal module (like an EVO or Profi), press and hold the button on the board while turning on the power.
  • Wait for the LED on the transmitter module (or internal board) to turn green and release the button.
  • The units will immediately bind.
  • The LED on the transmitter module (or internal board) will now be green.
  • The LED on the receiver will now be green.
  • Power off the transmitter and receiver.
  • They are now ready to be used.

Binding a single Nano receiver:
  • Apply power to your receiver.
  • When the receiver's LED is flashing, attach the jumper (provided with your receiver) to the port labeled "B" (binding/battery).  Leave the jumper on until the LED turns solid, then remove the jumper.  The LED will now be flashing fast, indicating it is in binding mode.
  • Press and hold the button labeled PROG on your transmitter  module while turning on the power to your transmitter.  If you are using  an internal module (like an EVO or Profi),  press and hold the button on the board while turning on the power.
  • Wait for the LED on the transmitter module (or internal board) to turn green and release the button.
  • The units will immediately bind.
  • The LED on the transmitter module (or internal board) will now be green.
  • The LED on the receiver will now be off.
  • Power off the transmitter and receiver.
  • They are now ready to be used.

Binding multiple Nano receivers:
  • Apply power to your receiver.
  • When the receiver's LED is flashing, attach the jumper (provided with your receiver) to the port labeled "B" (binding/battery).  Leave the jumper on until the LED turns solid, then remove the jumper.  The LED will now be flashing fast, indicating it is in master binding mode.
  • ALL slave receivers must be put into slave binding mode.  Attaching the jumper for two seconds and removing it will make the LED turn solid red, indicating the receiver is in slave binding mode.  Repeat this process for all slave receivers.  Leave the last receiver in master binding mode.  Note: each receiver being bound MUST be left powered up and ready to bind to the transmitter.  ALL of the receivers are bound at the exact same time to the transmitter!
  • Press and hold the button labeled PROG on your transmitter  module while turning on the power to your transmitter.  If you are using  an internal module (like an EVO or Profi),  press and hold the button on the board while turning on the power.
  • Wait for the LED on the transmitter module (or internal board) to turn green and release the button.
  • The units will immediately bind.
  • The LED on the transmitter module (or internal board) will now be green.
  • The LED on all receiver will now be off.
  • Power off the transmitter and receiver.
  • They are now ready to be used.

Note: slave receivers will automatically have their channel mapping changed so that channels 6 through 12 appear on output ports 1 through 6.  You will need the XDP (or Serial Link with Nano) to change the channel mapping if required.

Note about the RFU - as stated in the manual, you *must* have the RFU connected to an expander unit before binding.  The expander provides the power to the RFU, and the expander/RFU becomes a "receiver".

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Information XDP Official Guide
Posted by: XPS - 06-07-2018, 12:56 PM - Forum: XDP and Serial Link - No Replies

Here is the official guide for using the XDP.

The Serial Link also uses the same XDP software, but only the XDP.exe program can be used.



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