OSSR supports multiple receivers.
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What is the procedure to set it up?
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Install two receivers. Use one of these to program them https://www.amazon.com/XBee-USB-Adapter-Communication-Interface/dp/B07NYFBDCG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=Waveshare+XBee+USB+Adapter+USB+Communication+Board+with+Xbee+Interface+Supports+XBee+Connectivity&qid=1575516171&sr=8-2 . Vesc tool that shit. Ride redundantly.
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I added a note at the top. This is for products supporting it, not for rewriting firmware or reengineering the product.
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Would this really be any different than having to bind two fancy receivers? Genuine question.
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No. Brian doesn’t know what he’s talking about. We’re also not talking about old RC remotes that people used in the 90’s. This is technology. We want to be able to control our devices.
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Im very aware of the technology that you speak of. Im just more curious as to understanding why it would be different. Love to understand who thinks what and why.
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If one Rx has no signal, the other Rx that has signal sends to the ESCs, or what does this do?
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I think it’s in the case of one receiver per ESC, so if one receiver stops receiving, atleast one ESC retains control and can be used for braking or something similar. Some consider this as a method of redundancy.
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I would think this too.
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Also applies to esc’s, which fail more regularly. One goes, you still got one left with control.
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If someone can create a switch that detects when an Rx has no signal and then switches, combining that with a buddy box might give actual dual crossover redundancy to at least PPM controllers.
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I agree, seems very relevant to the application.
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No offense, but purchasing a separate product just to update the software on your remote is not good design. Then again, it’s probably easier than reprogramming the wand, so eh.
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Buying an $11 programmer is an investment I guess. But we do the same for our vescs if we need to. Not sure why this is any different? Better than the wand in my opinion.
P.S.- I’m pretty sure the programmer isn’t necessary on normal OSRR. I’m rocking the 2nd one made. If I’m thinking right, the receivers that were sent out already have a USB and can be programmed.
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Yeah, i think Andrew can clarify but im sure thats not required with the standard receiver, only if you intend to add a second receiver and choose to DIY it.
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Lots of (incorrect) assumptions being made here.
The “programmer” he bought is a standard piece of equipment in his Beta OSRR kit, so he bought a second one that also doubles as a receiver board. It’s flexible like that. He did this because he wanted a second receiver… Kinda relevant to the topic at hand?
I have said since the beginning the OSRR can support multiple receivers should it be configured to do so.
This is an inherent natural function of the radio technology I’m using for these and it’ll do so without needing to monitor any tx/rx pin, or anything other hack.
@SeanHacker did this to demonstrate that OSRR can in fact communicate with multiple receivers despite that being denied by those without any knowledge of the device in hand.
No goal post moving here. Just because you dont understand, doesn’t make it any less true. I’m happy to explain further if you would like a tutorial.
Sorry, im not sure why you’re making this assumption. You must not understand.
Regardless- The topic is about remotes supporting multiple receivers.
The OSRR technology as a platform, can. This is fact, and it’s not up to interpretation by those without any knowledge of said tech.
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It’s more of an islanding/isolation method in this particular application. There’s limited usefulness depending on the type of machine in play.
I think when most people think of remotes supporting multiple receivers, they’re talking about having one remote that can be paired to multiple boards (which this can also do).
But the radios were using in OSRR specifically can do point to point, multipoint star, and mesh networking topology, so we have a few options.
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So to be clear for one who knows nothing but fakes it well. The configuration process is as painless as the process required to pair a dual receiver set up on a mini remote?
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On beta hardware, the radios must be paired via USB, because each has a unique profile & security ID. This is a standard, documented part of the config, which I handle for beta users, for now, but they’re welcome to dig under the hood and customize as that’s a feature of the platform.
0.9/1.0 hardware pairs in the same way The Wand does, so it’s a bit more automagic.
The OSRR beta has a higher barrier of entry in terms of technical knowledge than an off the shelf Mini. The mini is definitely simpler.
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