Castle Creations 010-0148-00 Telemetry Link XBUS Spektrum Compat

Maybe you want to know the voltage of your onboard battery(s), how many RPMs the motor is turning or the temperature of your ESC. In this day and age R/C is not just one way communication anymore. Traditional radio systems transmit signals from the controller to the receiver, but Telemetry-capable systems send real-time data from your model back to your transmitter. The X-BUS Telemetry Link was developed based on communication protocol disclosed from Spektrum for use with specific Spektrum radios and compatible Castle Creations ESCs. Telemetry data can be displayed on the transmitter screen, or for parameters where you only want to be notified when a defined threshold is exceeded, (battery voltage, ESC temperature, etc. ) you can configure a vibration or sound alert from the radio. Lets start from the beginning. What is Telemetry?By definition, Telemetry is an automated communications process by which measurements (such as speed, temperature, or battery power) are made and other data collected at remote or inaccessible points and transmitted to receiving equipment for monitoring. A telemeter is a device used to remotely measure any quantity. It consists of a sensor, a transmission path, and a display, recording, or control device. Telemeters are the physical devices used in telemetry. Why should I integrate Telemetry into my models?Telemetry has the potential not only to improve the safety of our models by monitoring battery voltages, ESC temperature, and other critical parameters, but it also creates other opportunities to get even more fun out of flying because youve essentially reduced the risks of unknown inevitable crashes. Think of the benefits to be had from alarms that will sound to warn you when there's interference about or if your receiver battery is running unexpectedly low. Exactly how does the Castle Telemetry Link integrate into my models?First and foremost, we need to review essential compatibility parameters.
Now, lets see the mechanical integration. Below is an example of an X-BUS Telemetry Link set-up for Surface, Air and Internal Governor Systems. You can see how the Telemetry Link (about 5.4 inches long) connection is made between the Castle ESC and the Spektrum X-Bus receiver and Telemetry Module/System. And how about this. there is no requirement for additional Telemetry Sensors for your Spektrum radio when using the X-BUS Telemetry Link. There are 7 specific data points available* and you can enable/disable to your liking through Castle Link. data points available may vary depending on the ESC's capabilities.

Spektrum X-Bus Telemetry Link Data Points
Battery Voltage	You will be able to see the voltage state of your battery during flight and respond appropriately to deteriorating conditions or alarms youve programmed in your radio.
Battery Current	Reduce the load (throttle usually) to prevent an over-current shut down and know immediately if your consuming too much current in a particular maneuver.
Motor Power Output	This is the percentage of full power your ESC is delivering to your motor.
RPM	Ensure you are within acceptable parameters, without the use of a tachometer.
BEC Voltage	Monitor your BEC voltage and its stability to the RX even under different loads from different servos.
ESC Temperature	ESC temperature monitoring can eliminate a potential thermal shut down.
Battery Ripple	Just how hard are the capacitors, FETS, and internal components working with your set up, excessive ripple can cause internal heating of batteries. Excessive heat is harmful to the components and it can ultimately kill the controller.

Telemetry Link for Spektrum X-Bus Specs
Size:	5.425 in (137.9mm) x .39 in (10mm)
Weight and size (circuit board only with no wires):	0.012 lbs. (0.192 oz. ) 1.0" (25.4mm)