VX1n Question...Do i NEED a Datapod?

[dwazzer]

Hi Guys,

I have just bought a Spartan VX1n to try instead of a mini v-bar.

Question is, do I NEED a Datapod or can link it to the PC for setup, adjustment etc?

Cheers, Dave.

[Jez N]

Buy a Datapod. It's very easy to use and great for at the field. The PC software isn't released yet as far as I know and I'm not sure if the Datapod will be needed when it is. But for the convenience of the Datapod I would get one whatever.

[glenflyer]

Yes Dave you need a data pod there is 1 for sale in bmfa and fast lad has 2nd hand 1as well Richard

[dwazzer]

Buy a Datapod. It's very easy to use and great for at the field. The PC software isn't released yet as far as I know and I'm not sure if the Datapod will be needed when it is. But for the convenience of the Datapod I would get one whatever.

Yes Dave you need a data pod there is 1 for sale in bmfa and fast lad has 2nd hand 1as well Richard

Thanks Guys,

I didn't realise I needed one, and the guy who is selling it on the BMFA is the guy I bought the VX1n from...he didn't mention the data pod...!!! Doh!

[dw45]

Danch has one for sale on here http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/sale/1...n-datapod.html

[nick.m]

fast lads also have a second hand data pod for sale
Second Hand Spartan Data Pod

[trillian]

Just to add-- The PC software is on the way but not sure how soon. The nice thing about the Datapod is that it's super convenient if you need to tweak anything at the field.

I just updated one of my Vortexes to version 3 and after doing the setup and a couple very minor adjustments I haven't had to touch it. Sooooo, it's getting to where you could almost just borrow one to do the setup and not need it for some time afterwards.

[dwazzer]

Sorted now Guys, one on its way

I take it I just update the data pod with the new firmware from the PC and then transfer it to the Vortex?

Cheers, Dave

[trillian]

Sorted now Guys, one on its way

I take it I just update the data pod with the new firmware from the PC and then transfer it to the Vortex?

Cheers, Dave

There is firmware for the Datapod as well as the Vortex so it just depends what's in them now. There's a video about the firmware updates that makes it really clear and step-by-step.

[dw45]

Yip if you go onto the Spartan site and follow links to download for vx1n there are links to videos on how to update. and online guide to set up. its easy to do as even I can do it LOL

[dwazzer]

There is firmware for the Datapod as well as the Vortex so it just depends what's in them now. There's a video about the firmware updates that makes it really clear and step-by-step.

Yip if you go onto the Spartan site and follow links to download for vx1n there are links to videos on how to update. and online guide to set up. its easy to do as even I can do it LOL

Cheers chaps...!