Aura 5 Lite Receiver Options

[qwijibo]

I've been using the Aura 5 Lite for a little while now, and I really like it. Does a great job of smoothing out light gusts, and hand launching a so easy with launch assist. I have it paired with a Spektrum SPM4647 receiver.

I'm planning to get another, but it looks like that receiver is out of stock everywhere. Wondering if anyone could suggest a decent Spektrum compatible alternative receiver that would work with the Aura 5 Lite board.

 

[LitterBug]

RMRC has them in stock!
https://www.readymaderc.com/product...ura-5-lite-advanced-flight-control-stabilizer

Cheers!
LItterBug

 

[Mikedawson]

Lemon

 

[LitterBug]

https://www.readymaderc.com/products/details/spektrum-dsmx-srxl2-serial-micro-receiver-spm4650

I posted the wrong link before. Thought you were looking for an aura5

https://www.buddyrc.com/collections...atible-satellite-receiver-with-binding-button

 

[FlyBug51]

You can check with Motion RC. They have the Admiral brand of the Lemon products.

 

[rowens816]

I am trying to use the Orange R617XL receiver with an Aura 5 Lite FC. I am using a 3-pin cable between the RX and the B Mini Port of the FC, but the receiver never gets power, i.e. no flashing lights.

I have the Spektrum SPM4651T on order. Will that word?

 

[rowens816]

work

 

[Bricks]

Which receiver do you have cPPM or the Sbus as this receiver comes either way, if it is cPPM it will not work with the Aura Light........from my understanding.

 

[rowens816]

I have not seen the final answer on these questions, and I have similar questions.

First of all, my objective is to incorporate "hand launching assist" for my STRIX Stratosurfer.

I have intently watched Josh on his Youtube videos of the Aura 5 Lite, but he has not provided the detail I need.

I have bought the Aura 5 Lite and the SPM4651T receiver from RMRC. In addition, I have setup a test board containing a battery, ESC Motor, AURA 5 FC and the 4651T receiver. Using a DX9, how do I BIND to this testbed. I have done the new model setup as described in the video.

What exactly am I binging with --- the FC, the Receiver or both? Also ---- what Is the correct cable connection between the FC and the receiver? I have several cables. Which one?

I am somewhat new at this.

 

[rcmanic]

Anyone know what is the 4 pin JST-SH connector on the Aura 5 for? See photo.
It is not addressed at all in any product literature and I wonder why? Could this be a possible 4 pin PWM

 

[jacobgoona]

That looks like a standard female electronic connector, there is no plug that goes into it? If not you probably can ignore but you are most likely missing something. That should be pretty obvious usually.

 

[LitterBug]

That plug has no end user value at this time.

 

[rcmanic]

I'm not missing something. I've looked at all Aura literature extensively, and this connector is not addressed in any manual. Maybe redundant, but why is it there?

 

[Crawford Bros. Aeroplanes]

I'm not missing something. I've looked at all Aura literature extensively, and this connector is not addressed in any manual. Maybe redundant, but why is it there?

Based on what @LitterBug has said I'm thinking it's probably something used during manufacturing that's pretty much useless after the fact.

 

[jacobgoona]

OK yup litterbug is probably right . There is probably no usage, I guess manufacturers leave extra components on there.

 

[hifinsword]

Based on what @LitterBug has said I'm thinking it's probably something used during manufacturing that's pretty much useless after the fact.

My first reaction to seeing the 4-pin connector was it's a JST-ZH 1.5mm 4-pin connector like the SRXL2 Rx protocol uses. It is not a SH connector. That would mean a 1.0mm interval on the pins. I did measure the pin interval on my A5L and it is 1.5mm. It might be a future proofing of the AURA 5 Lite to use the Rx SRXL2 protocol. ?? I don't have a SRXL2 Rx yet to test out if the AURA 5 L can receive a signal from one of the remote SRXL2 Rxs. Even if it is for SRXL2 Remotes, it may not have been enabled yet by FlexInnovations software. If anyone has a SRXL2 remote, I suggest plugging it in and seeing if any channels are enabled with it.

 

[hifinsword]

Here's a link to my flight using the Launch Assist mode of the A5L.
Flite Test Bravo with Aura 5 Lite doing a Launch Assist Calibration flight on 24 May 2020 - YouTube

 

[hifinsword]

This is a link to my maiden flight of the A5L in my FT Alpha, Bravo, or Charlie model.
FliteTest Bravo Mod with the Aura 5 Lite maiden flight on 23 May 2020 - YouTube

 

[Stress Test]

I'm not missing something. I've looked at all Aura literature extensively, and this connector is not addressed in any manual. Maybe redundant, but why is it there?

Sometimes they (electronics) need programming AFTER assembly or functional testing or both.

On some electronics you can see odd solder pads and a weird set of prongs press down to function test at the factory.

Another possibility is burn in. 97 percent of electronics are fine but to get rid of the 3 percent that fail in the first x minutes they run them to improve overall quality of a product line.

 

[Bricks]

From what I have read about the Aura on RC Groups from the manufacturer is the 4 pin connector was put there for the possibility of future use.