hankster
12-17-2005, 12:40 AM
I haven’t given an update on the Sensor radio for awhile so I figured I post my latest findings.
I have been in contact with them about some of the issues that I have. They fully understand that some mistakes have been made in this first release and are working to correct them. Their customer service seems to be outstanding, one example being that the first version of the receiver/transceiver is oversize. All owners of the V1 transceiver will receive the downsized V2 transceiver for free.
I will be working with the Nomadio developers on improving the current system and will offer advice on future versions.
I did receive a V2 transceiver and it about the same size of a standard receiver. While some of the more “modern” receivers may be slightly smaller we have to remember that this is a transceiver. It not only receives the signal from the transmitter but includes the interface for the external sensors (RPM, voltage, temperature) and it also transmits that info back to the transmitter. The Spektum requires a separate box that effectively doubles the size of their receiver to do that same thing.
The small size now allows me to mount the transceiver in my 18T, something I couldn’t do with V1. The antenna is a little thick but it still does fit inside of a normal antenna tube.
One other thing I do like about the transceiver is the plastic case has a little texture to it. This allows double sided tape to really stick to it. I’ve had problems in the past getting “slick” plastics to stick well. I know, it’s a small point, but one that does make it work just a little better.
Version 2 of the Sensor software has been released. New features include adding a 4th channel and few bug fixes. The Desktop portion works a lot smoother and faster. This upgrade required that the transceiver be updated also. There is a cable in the battery compartment of the transmitter that you plug into transceiver to do the upgrade.
Other new features are a more secure signal protocol that is suppose to give it more resistance to interference. This new signal protocol allows them increase the power output. There is now a 40 model memory, english/metic units, two temperature sensor support, more control over alerts and sounds are just a few more improvements.
I have not yet had a chance to use the system on the track. Since I have finally been able to fit it in my 18T I plan on hitting the track shortly to see how well it performs on the track.
I have been in contact with them about some of the issues that I have. They fully understand that some mistakes have been made in this first release and are working to correct them. Their customer service seems to be outstanding, one example being that the first version of the receiver/transceiver is oversize. All owners of the V1 transceiver will receive the downsized V2 transceiver for free.
I will be working with the Nomadio developers on improving the current system and will offer advice on future versions.
I did receive a V2 transceiver and it about the same size of a standard receiver. While some of the more “modern” receivers may be slightly smaller we have to remember that this is a transceiver. It not only receives the signal from the transmitter but includes the interface for the external sensors (RPM, voltage, temperature) and it also transmits that info back to the transmitter. The Spektum requires a separate box that effectively doubles the size of their receiver to do that same thing.
The small size now allows me to mount the transceiver in my 18T, something I couldn’t do with V1. The antenna is a little thick but it still does fit inside of a normal antenna tube.
One other thing I do like about the transceiver is the plastic case has a little texture to it. This allows double sided tape to really stick to it. I’ve had problems in the past getting “slick” plastics to stick well. I know, it’s a small point, but one that does make it work just a little better.
Version 2 of the Sensor software has been released. New features include adding a 4th channel and few bug fixes. The Desktop portion works a lot smoother and faster. This upgrade required that the transceiver be updated also. There is a cable in the battery compartment of the transmitter that you plug into transceiver to do the upgrade.
Other new features are a more secure signal protocol that is suppose to give it more resistance to interference. This new signal protocol allows them increase the power output. There is now a 40 model memory, english/metic units, two temperature sensor support, more control over alerts and sounds are just a few more improvements.
I have not yet had a chance to use the system on the track. Since I have finally been able to fit it in my 18T I plan on hitting the track shortly to see how well it performs on the track.