Beastx and satalities not a good idea then

[PeteStewardson]

Just been reading the Beastx V3 manual as I'm contemplating swapping to FBL on one heli. I was interested to see that it allows you to use a Spektrum satellite RX instead of a full RX, as room is always tight on the small helis this seems like a good idea.

Until I read...

Although the MICROBEAST also has adjustable Failsafe for [CH5] this will only be activated when the connection between MICROBEAST unit and receiver fails but not for example in case of signal loss between transmitter and receiver.

So no failsafe using satellites... Wont be doing that then.

[bigpops]

I have the V2 beast X on one of my 450s with just a satellite.

I tested the failsafe. I took the blades off, powered up, gave some throttle, then turned off the TX and it spun down to zero throttle like I'd set.

[Ubi22]

I think the price of the cable is a very good reason not to go down this route !!!! £15 squid + p&p + satellite ..............aving a laugh

[PeteStewardson]

Well the cable is taking the p on price. It's nothing more than a servo extension cable with a different plug on one end.

[Si_B]

It's nothing more than a servo extension cable with a different plug on one end

The cable is a bit expensive, but I think there is more to it than just an extension lead. If you have a search around for people who have tried to make their own, there are issues with voltages and other things (I'm not into electrics)

[sacko]

It has a 3.3v regulator on the lead.

As expensive as it is, is it worth the risk?

[barney]

From the microbeast website forum .

If you use Satellite only, you can only set failsafe on throttle (Microbeast - CH5). The other channels just hold the position corresponding to the last valid signal (V3 manual - pag.31).

If you use a standard receiver, you can set failsafe according to the transmitter/receiver instructions manuals (the Microbeast is not involved).

Its a debate in itself as to the best failsafe setting to use. IMHO throttle closed and hold last good position is the best option as the model will not suddenly deviate from its current directiona allowing you the oppurtunity to avoid it.

Brian

[Si_B]

With the futaba 617 receiver, you only get the option of failsafe on the throttle so you'd be no worse off.

[PeteStewardson]

With the futaba 617 receiver, you only get the option of failsafe on the throttle so you'd be no worse off.

This is the same for Spektrum too, but that's not what the BeastX manual says you get using satellites. t's saying you only get failsafe if the BeastX stops talking to the satellite. Not for example if your satellite stops comms with the TX if you switch it off.

[nexgen]

im digging my sat