Vortex receiver question

[chris427]

Quick question regarding the vortex VX1e.

I usually use Beastx but decided to give vortex vx1e a try.

I'm completely new to its set up and seen all the videos and help pages so pretty sure i can get it done but i can't find any info on whether or not you need a separate receiver plugged in to it or just remote receivers and servo connections straight to the unit.

The diagrams i've seen seem to imply you can do both linking the rx unit via single wire connection or use the remote sats and servos plug direct to the vx1e unit, is that correct or am i making it up??

[trillian]

There are two ports to connect sats directly. Or you can use a separate receiver. I run all mine using Spektrum sats plugged straight in.

[chris427]

That's great thanks, got a sweat on thinking i'd need a rx unit too. By the way, still flying the raptor with those paddles on it!

[10x]

Hello Chris
If you have not seen this, It is a great help. it was done by Myxiplx....
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwY...NmWlNmZm8/view

[chris427]

What's the best practise for mounting them on a 700N DFC, foam-plate-foam or thin 3m tape?

[trillian]

In general the 3m tape or something similarly dense seems to be the best. That's what I'm using on my gasser. With the tail gyros on Flybarred helis we used to do the steel plate sandwich to isolate it from vibes, which was OK because the sensor was only on one axis. But when you have sensors for pitch and roll as well, basically you don't want the sensor unit to be able to move at all (or extremely little) relative to the heli body, if you see what I mean.

[chris427]

Thanks , i have my others mounted with good old 3m tape with no issues.