The lag argument is well...goofy. I have heard the Heli guys say they notice a difference, which actually makes some sense. The Heli is far more susceptible to lag than perhaps any other radio controlled device. I have also heard the IMAC guys say they notice a difference. Maybe they do...but I kinda doubt it. We dial in Expo to reduce the stick glitch, yet we are told that response is a bigger deal than perhaps it is. Like I said....goofy.
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 17:32:34 -0500Subject: [RCSE] " What's the big deal about 2.4? - Lag...okay now we are getting silly "To: Soaring@airage.com These two reasons are why I like the 2.4 system. And I will add one other, the response really is better. For the first time in my flying the plane is doing what I want when I want it, I don't have to compensate by anticipating the lag. Okay I was waiting for this one. With a standard FM system, not even a PCM System (which by the way is about the same as a 2.4 system...the word 'digital' is sort of a hint there)...with a standard FM system the time between a guy moving his thumb and the servo beginning its movement is not visible to they eye...as it looks immediate. However the indication above implies that the delay in the information getting to the servos from the stick is with none digital TX systems, would cause some sort of delay in the ....now pay attention....the movement of the airframe. Movement of the airframe is not 'only' a function of servo moving servos. AIRSPEED is a bigger factor and one that varies the "lag in response" way more than any micro second change in the information time from thumb to servo. The next factor is servo speed 'while under their normal surface duties'. A far cheaper way to increase 'response' would have been to get digital servos. Lets not add fluff to an the benefits of a system which in the end is just another way to control models. And in the end the question to the above gleeful reason to own a digital system....how many contests will that faster response time help you win this season....might be interesting to track compared to last season. Likely any wins won't be due to improved flying skills, it will have to be the result of that signal lag which caused slower responses of your sailplane ;-). Freedom is the big reason. Freedom to turn on anywhere, the park, that empty lot, the space next to a factory....a park. Gordypretty quick response, hey? It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance. _________________________________________________________________ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008
