Compatible with XtremeLink®, JR DMSS X-Bus (Mode A & Mode B), Futaba SBUS/SBUS2, Graupner HoTT SUMD, JETI UDI, and Spektrum/compatible Satellite receivers!
This product was discontinued and replaced with the X10+ V2
The X10+ Channel
Expander is a small device that acts as a power expander, channel
expander, voltage monitor, and failsafe system for different types of
receivers that output a serial data stream. So, XPS Nano, Nano II, &
RFU, JR DMSS X-Bus (Mode A & Mode B), Futaba SBUS/SBUS2, Graupner
HoTT SUMD, JETI UDI, and Spektrum satellite receivers are all supported.
ALL types of servos are supported, so ALL receivers will work with ALL
servos. You don't need special and expensive servos!
The connection between the X10+ and receiver is made using a single
cable connection. We offer several lengths of our UltraTwist cables
which offer the easiest routing and highest immunity to RFI/EMI. We
successfully tested over 60 feet of cable between the X10+ and a
receiver, and for fun we tested a 1000' spool of telephone cable and
that worked perfectly!
The X10+ is called "+" because it can output up to 10 channels, and with
the auxiliary port set to an output, an 11th channel is available. The
auxiliary port can also be an input for a 2nd receiver for true RF
redundancy!
The X10+ has a heavy duty (up to 10awg wire) power inputs, allowing you
to power the servo bus properly! As part of our testing, we made the
servo bus into a 'fuse' between power connections and pulled 80A@12v
with no over heating of the servo bus. So, it is more than sufficient
for powering servos! You can power the X10+ using the normal servo
ports, like a traditional receiver too. Keep in the mind that the power
going into the X10+ is the power also coming out of it. So, if you plan
to power your setup using a 2S Lipo, MAKE SURE that your receiver and
servos can handle a 2S Lipo setup! There is NO voltage regulator for the
receiver (with exception of the special Spektrum jumper mod to provide
3.3v to the satellite receiver, more on that below).
The X10+ has our popular TattleTale built-in (a $19.95 value!) The
lowest voltage captured is shown as a color, and uses the exact same
color/voltage as the Tattletale. So, if your LED turns yellow it means
the input voltage dropped below 4.5v for at least one frame period in
time (11ms-22ms, depending on the radio system connected). This device
does NOT lie... so don't ignore a color change - you most definitely
have a problem when the LED is not solid green!
Our normal reboot warning is available when using a RFU, Nano, or Nano
II receiver. So, if the LED is flashing slowly, it means that the
receiver lost complete power and rebooted. It's not possible to have the
warning with other protocols as they don't pass this information in the
serial data stream.
The X10+ has a serial interface for our new Serial Link. The Serial Link
is a USB device that plugs into any USB port on a Windows PC. Windows
95 through 11 is supported. Our normal XDP software package has been
upgraded to be fully compatible with the Serial Link. So, using the
XDP.exe program, you can upgrade firmware, and change any settings -
such as channel mapping, failsafe mapping, failsafe time, reverse
servos, change offsets (matching), etc. Customers with our XDP wireless
hardware are already familiar with how this works. Most of these
functions can also be programmed by using just the push button and LED.
The Serial Link is required to upgrade the X10+ firmware.
The X10+ servo outputs are nearly simultaneous, with just 71
microseconds maximum time between servo outputs! This means that
customers using non-XPS receivers will for the first time ever have
servo outputs that occur at virtually the exact same time. This make a
huge difference in swash plate manipulations, split elevators, etc.
Just like all XPS receivers, every channel output can be mapped for any
receiver channel. So, you can swap outputs to make installations more
convenient. ie, using the two outer servo channels for left and right
aileron connections. You can also do things like have three rudder
channels and set the offset between them, or even reverse servos.
The X10+ has a failsafe override (on by default). This means that it
will ignore the failsafe of the receiver and use it's own failsafe
settings. If you don't have failsafe override enabled, then the receiver
will provide the failsafe control (which is of little with systems that
only have a throttle failsafe). With the failsafe override enabled,
like every XPS receiver, you can independently set the failsafe for
every single channel. There are three different failsafe types you can
choose from: hold last position, user defined position, or signal off
(handy for auto pilots that use a loss of servo pulse to trigger a
return to home function). Every channel can have a different preset
position, and it is done with our live active failsafe. This is
accomplished by pressing the button on the X10+ for 2 seconds, at which
point you now have 7 seconds to move the controls to where you want them
to be during a failsafe condition. Once the failsafe positions are
'locked' into memory, any channel that has had its failsafe type defined
as 'user defined' will now go to that position when a failsafe occurs!
This is nothing new for XtremeLink customers, but for the first time JR,
Futaba, and Spektrum customers can see what they have been missing!
Spektrum satellite receivers can be powered directly by the X10+ when
using a special solder bridge jumper. This provides 3.3v to the receiver
(instead of the normal servo voltage). This means you don't need the
adapter cable commonly used with Spektrum satellite receivers to convert
5v to 3.3v. A 2nd satellite receiver in the AUX port requires a power
adapter (which we sell).
These boards are conformal coated to make them water resistant.
Keep in mind that you can use as many X10+ boards as you like in the
SAME system! You just use Y-cable(s) to connect the serial data
connection from the receiver to each X10+ setup.
The X10+ operates down to 1.8 volts! This is well below the operational
voltage of ANY servo and ANY other brand of receiver (except ours of
course!) So, the X10+ stays fully operational in the lowest voltage
conditions.
X10+ Specifications:
Channel outputs: 10, 11 when using a single receiver and auxiliary port for servo output
Operating voltage: 1.8v - 16v
Servo bus current: >80A
Recognized protocols: Xtreme (fast), Xtreme (slow), JR DMSS X-Bus (Mode A & Mode B), Futaba SBUS/SBUS2, Graupner HoTT SUMD, JETI UDI, Spektrum satellite
Size: 1.25" x 1.4" x .450"
Servo plug spacing: .113"
Weight: .248oz (7.04g)
Accessories included: two mounting spacers