Fun with Futaba telemetry

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  • enzo thecat
    Member
    • Jul 2013
    • 42

    #1

    Fun with Futaba telemetry

    So I added telemetry to my Bonzi Skater today. I actually ordered the sensors from Bonzisports. I had no idea they sold them but when I talked to Dan about my interest, he hooked me up. Thanks Dan! The setup on the transmitter was a little confusing but I finally got it all "dialed" in. Top right dial shows receiver voltage. Bottom left shows left drive battery pack voltage. Bottom right is right side voltage. Center dial is mph. Upper left dial is distance. Just thought I'd share it here for information.
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  • Bp9145
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Jan 2016
    • 1466

    #2
    Originally posted by enzo thecat
    . . .Just thought I'd share it here for information.
    It's always nice when someone shares information, And in this case for Futaba users so that others that have been contemplating in getting a telemetry system for their Futaba Tx, they have some idea what to expect and it might help them in getting that small nudge to finally get it. So thanks for sharing the info

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    • enzo thecat
      Member
      • Jul 2013
      • 42

      #3
      Originally posted by Bp9145
      It's always nice when someone shares information, And in this case for Futaba users so that others that have been contemplating in getting a telemetry system for their Futaba Tx, they have some idea what to expect and it might help them in getting that small nudge to finally get it. So thanks for sharing the info
      Thanks. That was my intention. Frankly, I found little information on the web and pretty much had to take the risk purchasing the equipment not knowing if it would all even work like I wanted. Then there was a lot of trial and error getting it to work but now I fully understand the setup, at least beyond my needs and desirers. If anyone needs help, let me know.

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      • urbs00007
        Senior Member
        • Jun 2011
        • 826

        #4
        does it measure your main pack voltage? and multiple packs?

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        • T.S.Davis
          Fast Electric Addict!
          • Oct 2009
          • 6221

          #5
          How is it measuring speed? GPS?
          Noisy person

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          • fweasel
            master of some
            • Jul 2016
            • 4281

            #6
            Originally posted by T.S.Davis
            How is it measuring speed? GPS?
            Yes
            Vac-U-Tug Jr (13mph)

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            • vvviivvv
              Fast Electric Addict!
              • May 2009
              • 1078

              #7
              thanks for posting, how does it work?

              I have a T4GRS and R304SB,

              is it one unit or multiple sensors ?

              I have a eagle tree with gps addition but haven't used it in years, (off topic) but can I use the eagletree without running it through a batt cable? I think all my setups are too high amps for one and would like to be able to mount the gps unit onto of the hull (full CF hulls)
              Hpr 06 / 09 / 150 /185, Mhz Skater H45 hydro.
              Uk SAW record holder

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              • NativePaul
                Greased Weasel
                • Feb 2008
                • 2760

                #8
                Is it able to record anything other than the peak speed? The last thing I want to be doing while running my boats is looking down at the TX, so I see telemetry as a gimmik with limited use, unless it has datalogging so you can review it later.
                Paul Upton-Taylor, Greased Weasel Racing.

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