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PitMan · 10-06-2005, 06:40 PM

Spektrum radio control sysytems www.spektrumrc.com announced today that they are realeasing a telemetry system. It is designed for nitro vehicles. It measures RPM, Temp, Battery level, signal strength and lap times. All sent to a hand held unit via an infrared beam. US list price is $189.99. I cant find the link on their web site so maybe check back and it will be up soon.

PTRCD003 · 10-07-2005, 12:19 PM

infrared?

why wouldnt they just use the radio system

kenora · 10-07-2005, 02:16 PM

Here is a photo of the SPEKTRUM telemetry stuff.

spond · 10-07-2005, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PTRCD003

infrared?

why wouldnt they just use the radio system

the system can handle the inputs.. BUT the radio can't receive them.. for example.. my M* can't do anything with that data.. so tehy decided.. becasue they came out with modules first.. to use a separate system. therefore .. the handheld.. the little transiever will sit in the car.. adn I guess you run the infrared ot a window or somethign like that..

Nomadio may have the upper hand here beacuse they started with the concept of telemetry and addressed it right in radio system... instead of working for market share first .. they worked for an integrated system first..

Abiye · 10-07-2005, 02:24 PM

infrared SUCKS SUCKS SUCKS... that means the hand held would only transmit in limited distances and probably only when your car is close to the pits... arrrggggg... i know i should have got the nomadio...

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PTRCD003 · 10-07-2005, 09:25 PM

if that means mounting an external infrared led, or even having to take the body off to get readings, then the system is quite pointless. I think we were all expecting it to be compatible with the radio system, to receive real time data, not attempt to point the module at the car. btw, how is it possible to get info while the car is moving?

imported_offroader · 10-07-2005, 10:32 PM

Is this a standalone system or can you adapt this to your existing radio?

PitMan · 10-08-2005, 09:59 AM

It seems that it should work with just about any R/C system although I'm not clear on that yet.
As far as the Nomadio goes...you'll be able to see it at the Hobby Show in Toronto....they will have a representative there. Please take note of the "feel" and quality of the system...I'll let you decide.
Nomadio has been "develloping" their technology for over four years and have tried to partner up with other larger R/C companies ......they all chose to decline...it makes me wonder why?

spond · 10-08-2005, 10:55 AM

hmm.. if someone with that info was on the ball.. they would approach Nomadio to participate at our booth as well with sample units.. allow us to run the whole day..... what better way to advertise...

ChrisP · 10-08-2005, 11:24 AM

If you want a chance to experiment with it at the show, then try contacting the distributor directly....they may jsut hook you up with a demo unit

10-06-2005, 06:40 PM	#1
PitMan Join Date: Jul 2004 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 238 Total Props: 0	Spektrum announces telemetry... Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Spektrum radio control sysytems www.spektrumrc.com announced today that they are realeasing a telemetry system. It is designed for nitro vehicles. It measures RPM, Temp, Battery level, signal strength and lap times. All sent to a hand held unit via an infrared beam. US list price is $189.99. I cant find the link on their web site so maybe check back and it will be up soon.
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10-07-2005, 12:19 PM	#2
PTRCD003 RCC Junior Contributor I am: Bob B Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bobbington Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 213 Total Props: 0	infrared? why wouldnt they just use the radio system __________________ Barney: Hello, my name is Barney Gumble, and I'm an alcoholic. Lisa: Mr Gumble, this is a girl scouts meeting. Barney: Is it, or is it you girls can't admit that you have a problem?
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10-07-2005, 02:24 PM	#5
Abiye RCC Pro Contributor I am: joe blow Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: city Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,715 Total Props: 0	infrared SUCKS SUCKS SUCKS... that means the hand held would only transmit in limited distances and probably only when your car is close to the pits... arrrggggg... i know i should have got the nomadio... ... __________________ Abiye Birku Tamiya TRF 801x \| TRF 511x \| TRF 201x
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10-07-2005, 09:25 PM	#6
PTRCD003 RCC Junior Contributor I am: Bob B Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bobbington Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 213 Total Props: 0	if that means mounting an external infrared led, or even having to take the body off to get readings, then the system is quite pointless. I think we were all expecting it to be compatible with the radio system, to receive real time data, not attempt to point the module at the car. btw, how is it possible to get info while the car is moving? __________________ Barney: Hello, my name is Barney Gumble, and I'm an alcoholic. Lisa: Mr Gumble, this is a girl scouts meeting. Barney: Is it, or is it you girls can't admit that you have a problem?
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10-08-2005, 10:55 AM	#9
spond Alumni Mod I am: Scott P Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Killaloe Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 2,240 Total Props: 0	hmm.. if someone with that info was on the ball.. they would approach Nomadio to participate at our booth as well with sample units.. allow us to run the whole day..... what better way to advertise... __________________ SUPERD's PAST PITMAN just ask SuperD Sprucewood - First B-main, 9th A-main Bellvegas - 4th A-MAIN Truggy TTR S3 - Rossi M21 (on side lines all summer) TTR ST-1 with LSK OMG.. Savage Racer -
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10-07-2005, 02:16 PM	#3
kenora Join Date: Nov 2004 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 155 Total Props: 0	Here is a photo of the SPEKTRUM telemetry stuff.
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10-07-2005, 10:32 PM	#7
imported_offroader RCC Master Contributor Join Date: May 2005 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,191 Total Props: 0	Is this a standalone system or can you adapt this to your existing radio?
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10-08-2005, 09:59 AM	#8
PitMan Join Date: Jul 2004 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 238 Total Props: 0	It seems that it should work with just about any R/C system although I'm not clear on that yet. As far as the Nomadio goes...you'll be able to see it at the Hobby Show in Toronto....they will have a representative there. Please take note of the "feel" and quality of the system...I'll let you decide. Nomadio has been "develloping" their technology for over four years and have tried to partner up with other larger R/C companies ......they all chose to decline...it makes me wonder why?
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10-08-2005, 11:24 AM	#10
ChrisP RCC Contributor I am: Chris Persyn Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Belle River Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 370 Total Props: 0	If you want a chance to experiment with it at the show, then try contacting the distributor directly....they may jsut hook you up with a demo unit __________________ Team Xray Team Tekin RC America
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