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Looking back at the AMA Expo from last weekend there was lots of new products that get introduced to the public and a hand full really shine and stick in my mind. Here is an example of such product. Here I will introduce the Weatronic Bat 64 Transmitter (Shown above in the tray version). This Radio is full of options and control imputs that will just boggle the mind so I will let the product page and video done by Model Aviation speak for the product but my personal impression is "WOW WHAT A BEAUTIFUL RADIO!".
Video:
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From Weatronic.com:
If you talk about innovation and the latest and greatest transmission technology, weatronic radios set the benchmark to the highest level. Not only significant safety features from general aviation but also the results and handy solutions discovered during airfield testing are taken into account. The appealing design, intuitive usability and not the least the technical highlights are merging and forming this next generation transmitter.
Solutions for professional modelers:
Bidirectional, redundant transmission with 2 integrated patch antennas provides huge operation distance of more than 3 miles (unobstructed view).
The intelligent battery management - one more safety feature:
4 lithium-ion cells (3,000 mAh each) handled by the integrated charger with overload protection, also the
temperature and current of each single cell is monitored.
on power up randomly 3 cells are switched parallel to maintain the main power source, the remaining one is used as reserve.
Charge your BAT even during operation, just apply between 10 and 19 Volts.
Seperated flight-controller and Linux-computer - this seperation is just a safety must-have and provides additional trust for the user.
Built in Wifi capability is is providing the possibility to mirror the interface on every external browser.
weatronic is proud to present this innovative stick design to you:
9 ball bearings in each stick, wear-free magnetic “Hall-Sensors†with 12-Bit resolution (4096 steps)
Customize each axis to your personal needs, the feedback parts are so easy to interchange and are
providing 8 different stick characteristics. The Spring force is adjustable as well.
Innovative stick design - a revolutionary new “throttle/brake†concept.
Additional unique features of the tray-type transmitter BAT 64
- programmable controls for up to 64 servos allow almost unlimited functionality
- Slightly tilted display on top for perfect readability
- Optimally designed wrist rest - no more need of an additional extension
- Perfect holder with different attachment points, fits to each body
- External connections on the top are protected from mechanical stresses and environmental conditions (2 USB ports, charging jack, stereo headphone jack, microSD card slot, connection for PPM-signal and USB mini B port)
- Fully equipped with 11 two- or three-stage rocker switches, 8 digital endless rotary encoders with additional key button function, 2 proportional potentiometers and 3 sliders
Approved by the ETSI standard EN 300 328 V1.8.1, including "listen before talk" (LBT)
Programming and adjusting:
Innovation in every detail. The weatronic transmitter family features a separate Flight Micro-Controller in addition to the built-in Linux PC. All transmitter settings and the model are stored in parallel in this controller. Even if you remove the Linux PC during operation the model is fully controllable and all commands are transmitted just like normal - this is maximum reliability for maximum safety. The Linux-PC provides the user interface which lets you configure your model. Beginners will appreciate the ease of use by predefined model functions and the intuitive user interface - professionals admire the individually adjustable curves, and mixer functions.
Examples of the menu structure:
Main features of the user interface:
- Extra large 5" capacitive color touch screen ensures good visibility
- Intuitive, easy to use menu navigation
- Exchangeable Linux-PC - updated any time
- Simple and logical programming incl. pre-configurated models
- 96 functions, 96 limiters and up to 32 virtual switches and adjustable alarm thresholds for increased safety
- Voice output (audible / visual) of all telemetry data, alarm thresholds and limits in German or English via built-in speakers or headphones
- 16 flightmodes are possible with an allocation of up to 10 flightmodes per model – the perfect setup for every situation and more than enough for every competition pilot
- Flex Rate, Flex and Flex Expo differential are flightmode dependent and seamlessly adjustable “in-Flightâ€
- Helicopter pilots will enjoy flexible swash plate mixer for 3-4 servos, tandem configurations (2 swash plates) and Flybarless and mechanically mixed systems
- Up to 96 function-mixers, and each one is flightmode dependend
- Function curves for all functions for each flight phase (33 points)
- Control of the last used model within just a few seconds after switching on the transmitter
- Transfer of single or multiple windows on external WiFi-enabled devices (phone, laptop, tablet, PC, etc.) offers maximum input comfort
- Recording of all relevant flight data guarantees post flight analysis of each flight for optimization or analysis of errors
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Technical data:
- transmission: adaptive frequency hopping operation with “listen before talk†function
- hopping-frequencies: 80
- antennas: 2 x patch antennas (angle of radiation > 180°)
- 4 Li-Ion batteries à 3000 mAh
- operating- and charging voltage: 10.0 – 19.0 Volt
- temperature range: 10 °C to +60 °C / 14 °F to +140 °F (non condensing)
- dimensions: 278 x 350 x 72 mm / 10.9“ x 13.8†x 2.8â (L x W x H)
