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The ImmersionRC EzUHF is a 433MHz wireless control system. Suitable for long range and critical remote control situations. | The ImmersionRC EzUHF is a 433MHz wireless control system. Suitable for long range and critical remote control situations. | ||
* [http://www.immersionrc.com/EzUHF.htm ImmersionRC EzUHF product page] | |||
== EzUHF transmitter == | == EzUHF transmitter == | ||
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* Transmitter ID: 985 | * Transmitter ID: 985 | ||
* Stock firmware version: 1.25a (6) | * Stock firmware version: 1.25a (6) | ||
* Frequency band selected: | * Upgraded firmware version: | ||
* Frequency band selected: 436-438MHz | |||
== EzUHF receiver == | == EzUHF receiver == | ||
* Purchase date: 2012-08-22 | * Purchase date: 2012-08-22 | ||
* Channels: 8 | |||
* Diversity: two dipole antennas | |||
* Stock firmware version: 1.24 (6) | * Stock firmware version: 1.24 (6) | ||
* Frequency band selected: | * Upgraded firmware version: 1.25a (6) | ||
* Frequency band selected: 436-438MHz | |||
== Spectrum Norway == | == Spectrum Norway == | ||
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[[Image:ezuhf_spectrum_analyzer.png|400px]] | [[Image:ezuhf_spectrum_analyzer.png|400px]] | ||
== Firmware upgrade == | |||
The firmware upgrade process is simple and recommended to keep the units up-to-date. Make sure to test the units properly after upgrading the firmware to find any new quirks. | |||
Transmitter: | |||
# Remove the antenna, switch the power switch to High and hold the pushbutton | |||
# Plug in the USB cable and install the new Immersion RC Custom USB Device driver | |||
# The red LED should start blinking | |||
# In the IRC tool, the Update Firmware button should now be activated, uncheck Preserve Configuration for a full restore | |||
# Pick the correct .fw-receiver firmware (Tx500) and upload the code, should take about 10-20 seconds | |||
# Mount the antenna and re-plug the USB cable to load the new firmware, configure it using the IRC tool | |||
# Lastly, enter firmware mode again and hit Fix Fuses to make sure everything is set up | |||
Receiver: | |||
# Hold the pushbutton next to the servo-headers using a plastic tool | |||
# Plug in the USB cable and install the new Immersion RC Custom USB Device driver | |||
# The red LED should start blinking | |||
# In the IRC tool, the Update Firmware button should now be activated, uncheck Preserve Configuration for a full restore | |||
# Pick the correct .fw-receiver firmware (Rx8ch) and upload the code, should take about 10-20 seconds | |||
# Unplug the USB cable and re-insert it to load the new firmware, configure it using the IRC tool | |||
# Re-bind the receiver with the transmitter | |||
# Lastly, enter firmware mode again and hit Fix Fuses to make sure everything is set up | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
* [http://flitetest.com/articles/Long_Range_Systems Long Range System review] | * [http://flitetest.com/articles/Long_Range_Systems Long Range System review] | ||
Revision as of 17:46, 30 August 2012
The ImmersionRC EzUHF is a 433MHz wireless control system. Suitable for long range and critical remote control situations.
EzUHF transmitter
- Purchase date: 2012-08-22
- Transmitter ID: 985
- Stock firmware version: 1.25a (6)
- Upgraded firmware version:
- Frequency band selected: 436-438MHz
EzUHF receiver
- Purchase date: 2012-08-22
- Channels: 8
- Diversity: two dipole antennas
- Stock firmware version: 1.24 (6)
- Upgraded firmware version: 1.25a (6)
- Frequency band selected: 436-438MHz
Spectrum Norway
The spectrum space in Norway follows most of the European line of distribution. The entire 430-438MHz band is dedicated for amateur use.
Equipment
Content:
- all needed
Drivers
The driver install is not straight forward, at least not on Windows XP. The USB driver failed to install and a manual driver update had to be done, poin the path to c:\Program Files\ImmersionRC\ImmersionRCTools.
Software
The ImmersionRC software is quite good and fairly straightforward. The receiver tab include a simplified spectrum analyzer, very useful to determine if the RF environment.
Firmware upgrade
The firmware upgrade process is simple and recommended to keep the units up-to-date. Make sure to test the units properly after upgrading the firmware to find any new quirks.
Transmitter:
- Remove the antenna, switch the power switch to High and hold the pushbutton
- Plug in the USB cable and install the new Immersion RC Custom USB Device driver
- The red LED should start blinking
- In the IRC tool, the Update Firmware button should now be activated, uncheck Preserve Configuration for a full restore
- Pick the correct .fw-receiver firmware (Tx500) and upload the code, should take about 10-20 seconds
- Mount the antenna and re-plug the USB cable to load the new firmware, configure it using the IRC tool
- Lastly, enter firmware mode again and hit Fix Fuses to make sure everything is set up
Receiver:
- Hold the pushbutton next to the servo-headers using a plastic tool
- Plug in the USB cable and install the new Immersion RC Custom USB Device driver
- The red LED should start blinking
- In the IRC tool, the Update Firmware button should now be activated, uncheck Preserve Configuration for a full restore
- Pick the correct .fw-receiver firmware (Rx8ch) and upload the code, should take about 10-20 seconds
- Unplug the USB cable and re-insert it to load the new firmware, configure it using the IRC tool
- Re-bind the receiver with the transmitter
- Lastly, enter firmware mode again and hit Fix Fuses to make sure everything is set up
