USB-C instead of JST for connection to PC
Please add USB-C port for Spirit System FBL units which would be used for connection to PC. Working with the JST connector is not so easy as plugin the USB and when the USB - JST connector cable breaks, you need to buy a new one. Most of us have nowadays multiple USB-C cables lying in drawers and if anything happen you don't have to look for USB-JST cable.
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curmudgeon
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I agree with this for several reasons.
1) Since the SYS port cannot handle power (2S LiPo, BEC plug, etc.), but is it right next to other "powered" ports, I can envision a scenario where one can mistakenly connect power to the SYS port. Having the SYS port be different than the other ports would eliminate the possibility of this misconnection.
2) Using a USB-C port would allow the computer USB to power the Spirit unit without needing to connect external power to it.
3) Using a USB-C port would allow for use of standard USB cables and would eliminate the need for the current Spirit USB dongle.
1) Since the SYS port cannot handle power (2S LiPo, BEC plug, etc.), but is it right next to other "powered" ports, I can envision a scenario where one can mistakenly connect power to the SYS port. Having the SYS port be different than the other ports would eliminate the possibility of this misconnection.
2) Using a USB-C port would allow the computer USB to power the Spirit unit without needing to connect external power to it.
3) Using a USB-C port would allow for use of standard USB cables and would eliminate the need for the current Spirit USB dongle.
Our aim was to produce products that can last for years and can withstand anything.
Having any USB connector at the PCB mean it is suffering from extreme stress, not talking about crash scenarios and angles that will not allow you to safely insert USB connector. Or even more dirt that is very common. Especially known from Brain and VBar units we know this is great feature for seller because of often repairs, but not for reliability.
By requiring usage of USB connector there are automatically too many disadvantages. USB-C is far from design suitable for RC model.
Our units are using standard servo connector (only micro Spirit has JST).
All recent units starting from Spirit 2 can't be damaged by plugging power at this port.
As you can see even our 15 years old units are working great to this day telling us it is right path.
Having any USB connector at the PCB mean it is suffering from extreme stress, not talking about crash scenarios and angles that will not allow you to safely insert USB connector. Or even more dirt that is very common. Especially known from Brain and VBar units we know this is great feature for seller because of often repairs, but not for reliability.
By requiring usage of USB connector there are automatically too many disadvantages. USB-C is far from design suitable for RC model.
Our units are using standard servo connector (only micro Spirit has JST).
All recent units starting from Spirit 2 can't be damaged by plugging power at this port.
As you can see even our 15 years old units are working great to this day telling us it is right path.
Spirit System developer