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FRsky V8R4 binding problem

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EI1638:
Back again,

Just checked, yes the transmitter module is indeed the V8HT.
It appears to be one of the later ones as there is what I assume to be the schottky diode heatshrunk into the signal wire.

The transmitter is a 12 year old Futaba T6EXA (my first 'modern' transmitter, my previous one was a 27 MHz Skyleader), so it doesn't have the luxury of anything other than PCM

The only large piece of metal anyway close to where I was working was a radiator. It was perhaps 1 metre away, but against that interfering I had just a few minutes previously, in exactly the same location, bound a V8R7 receiver.

I suspect there is a compatibility issue of some sort as I did see something  about the Taranis transmitter not binding to 'older' V87R receivers, which does make me wonder a bit.

Can't say I fancy buying a Taranis just to get these receivers working...

EI1638:
According to FRSKY it should work:

"The V8HT module is compatible with V-II series receivers, please try to bind it in V8 mode again."

Time for some lateral thinking juice whilst i read over the 'manual' again. Maybe I'll find some inspiration then.

I find that a good single malt helps enormously with the lateral thinking process :D

Chris

EI1638:
I've given up. Tried again far away from any possible sources of interference and no joy.

Looks like I've got some items for the bring and buy!

Happy Days:
Oh, never mind Chris,…don’t cry.( :cry:  ) You have to be philosophical these days. Look at it this way. Today Rx and Tx’s are much cheaper than they used to be so despite your losses on this occasion overall you’re probably “Quids-in.” :D


BTW, just changing the subject ever so slightly :roll: ………Looking at your avatar are you a ’Mud Waller’? :shock:   One of these guys that deliberatly takes you Land Rover off road? I’ve been thinking of trying that with my Series 3. :lol:

Little Keith

EI1638:
Unless you count my mother in laws (drive to the back of beyond and then keep going), the real answer is no. The tyres on this one don't get too muddy. The suspension and load area get a work out at the mother in laws though.

I was never part of the mud walling/green laneing scene, but my previous wheels (LR Discovery) used to get a lot muddier than this one, for various reasons. Came close to looking for someone with a big tractor and a long rope a few times with it. It even used to double up as a 4* hotel on occassion.

Mind you, all I've really ever needed was the extra ground clearance, but still, the wiggly levers do have their uses.

The attraction is the ability to carry 'stuff' pretty much anywhere. Don't get the opportunities to do that much anymore now that I have responsibilities.
Hopefully when my 'responsibilities' get a bit older I can get back to carrying 'stuff' to out of the way places, might even throw a glider or two in whenever that happens, and maybe my 'responsibilities' can participate at that stage.

The other thing is that it's actually fun to drive. Most cars that I've driven/travelled in are pretty bland in comparison. Comfort is boring!
Driving a landie takes a bit of effort, acceleration is a challenge and it rarely follows a 'line' in a corner (only when I've lost grip on all 4 wheels, and the line is a straight one)

The avatar is a happy co-incidence, I was looking for a photo of one online, that popped up, and it just happened to look a lot like mine.

As for the radio gear, yes, I know you're right, but it still grates.

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