[ Spirit Aero 1.3.0 released! ]

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Version 1.3.0 was released!

It brings many new features and improvements:

• Brand new Jeti Integration:
  • Added new integration with all Jeti Duplex radios!
    
  • Easily accessible configuration of all parameters anytime you wish!
    
  • Available directly in the Jetibox menu.
    
  • NOTE: Integration guide is available at the Wiki pages.
• Brand new Spektrum Integration:
  • Added new integration with all latest Spektrum radios! Supported are: DX6e, DX6 Gen 2, DX6 Gen 3, DX7 Gen 2, DX8 Gen 2, DX9, DX10T, DX18 Gen 1, DX18 Gen 2, DX18T, DX18QQ or DX20.
    
  • Easily accessible configuration of all parameters anytime you wish!
    
  • Supported with receiver SPM4649T.
    
  • Can be optionally complemented by Spektrum satellites.
    
  • NOTE: Integration guide is available at the Wiki pages (Heli).
    
  • NOTE: Require Bootloader re-flash.
• New Futaba telemetry support:
  • Support for the Spirit telemetry with all telemetry-enabled FASSTest radios.
    
  • Available telemetry variables:
    • Battery current consumption
      
    • Battery voltage
      
    • Battery consumed capacity
      
    • Motor RPM
      
    • FET temperature of the ESC
      
    • BEC Voltage (provided by unit)
      
    • Vibration level (0 - 10% is normal level)
      
  • Support for the ESC telemetry with the following ESCs:
    • Castle Creations Phoenix Edge & Talon
      
    • HobbyWing Platinum V4
      
    • Scorpion Tribunus
      
    • Kontronik Kosmik & Jive Pro
      
    • Kontronik Jive & PowerJive
      
  • Works with receivers: R7003SB, R7006SB, R7008SB, R7014SB or R7018SB..
    
  • NOTE: Telemetry guide is available at the Wiki pages (Heli).
• Telemetry with Spektrum radios:
  • Support for the Spirit telemetry with all telemetry-enabled Spektrum radios.
    
  • Support for the ESC telemetry with the following ESCs:
    • Castle Creations Phoenix Edge & Talon
      
    • HobbyWing Platinum V4
      
    • Scorpion Tribunus
      
    • Kontronik Kosmik & Jive Pro
      
    • Kontronik Jive & PowerJive
      
  • Supported with receiver SPM4649T.
• Spektrum triple redundancy:
  • Possibility to connect up to 2x Spektrum satellites and 1x SPM4649T.
    
  • All can receive signal to extend signal range.
• Spektrum DSM2/X optimization:
  • Protocol support was rewritten to enhance channel data processing and reliability.
    
  • Full support for the SPM4649T serial telemetry receiver.
• Jeti Telemetry optimization:
  • Speed-up of the telemetry data transmission.
• Spektrum SRXL protocol:
  • Improved support for the latest Spektrum SRXL enabled receivers such as AR8010T.
    
  • Internal failsafe of the receiver is not interfering with the unit.
• Wifi-Link module:
  • Support for the latest 1.3 firmware.
    
  • Improved detection of the firmware version with more clear messages.
• Setup Wizard:
  • Updated EX Bus connection note regarding Jeti integration.
• PWM connection and Wifi-Link compatibility:
  • When using PWM the Wifi-Link can be always connected to the unit also during power up.
    
  • NOTE: Require Bootloader re-flash.
• Spirit Pro - Temperature drift compensation:
  • New compensation that can improve overall flight, stabilisation and rescue precision.
    
  • Noticeable improvement when Spektrum satellites and high voltage is used.
    
  • Helps during rapid temperature changes.
• Status LED:
  • When Spirit Aero software or any integration is active the Status LED is flashing each 1.5 second.
    
  • To make sure that the unit is not in configuration mode check the Status LED - it must be steady on.
• Updated Bootloader:
  • Better compatibility with SPM4649T.
    
  • Better compatibility with Wifi-Link.
    
  • NOTE: To flash new bootloader press CTRL+B keys before pressing Flash button before flashing process.
    
  • WARNING: Flash new bootloader only in case that the firmware flashing process is working correctly on your computer. If you do not use Spektrum integration then it is not needed.

You do not have to change any settings after the update from previous version.

Update for the Spirit units, Wifi-Link is available in our Download section.