gagalindeburg
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I need help configuring (hardware/software) Missileworks Bluetooth-connected base RTX unit to their mDACS software. Everything I’ve tried hasn’t worked.
I have the entire array of Missileworks RTX products. Rocket RRC3 tethered to rocket RTX; handheld base RTX unit with LCDT radiolinked to rocket RTX; Bluetooth HC-06 dongle tethered to base unit RTX; mDACS software running on 64-bit Windows 10 (up to date) laptop; drivers for serializing the data to a COM port.
Everything (rocket and base unit) works as intended, including having a paired HC-06 Bluetooth device and two configured COM ports on the computer, except that mDACS never connects to the base unit.
I’ve tried running mDACS in Windows 8 compatibility mode, changing out the HC-06 Bluetooth module, changing out cables, running all three devices on high-capacity 2s LiPos, taking everything out of their cases and running side-side on the bench, and innumerable permutations of start-up sequences. I’ve tried different computers. I’ve tried bith COM ports. I’ve tried starting mDACS with and without the Preferences Bluetooth box checked. I’ve tried connecting to either the RRC3 or RTX first. I’ve tried having the rocket unit both on and off. I’ve tried having the base unit in both radio link and configuration modes. And, dozens of other configurations.
I’ve read and reread all of the associated manuals. There is no information that specifically addresses connecting the Bluetooth module to the base unit RTX, and all of my extrapolations from what is provided have failed.
Cut to the chase: Something is wrong, and it may be me. Can you provide some guidance? Something step-by-step would be wonderful, but even a place to start would be appreciated.
p.s. This is my first HPR build, and I don’t even have my L1 certification. I know it’s ambitious for me. But, I am an engineer, and I can’t help myself from complicating things.
Thanks.
Gaga (Michael)
I have the entire array of Missileworks RTX products. Rocket RRC3 tethered to rocket RTX; handheld base RTX unit with LCDT radiolinked to rocket RTX; Bluetooth HC-06 dongle tethered to base unit RTX; mDACS software running on 64-bit Windows 10 (up to date) laptop; drivers for serializing the data to a COM port.
Everything (rocket and base unit) works as intended, including having a paired HC-06 Bluetooth device and two configured COM ports on the computer, except that mDACS never connects to the base unit.
I’ve tried running mDACS in Windows 8 compatibility mode, changing out the HC-06 Bluetooth module, changing out cables, running all three devices on high-capacity 2s LiPos, taking everything out of their cases and running side-side on the bench, and innumerable permutations of start-up sequences. I’ve tried different computers. I’ve tried bith COM ports. I’ve tried starting mDACS with and without the Preferences Bluetooth box checked. I’ve tried connecting to either the RRC3 or RTX first. I’ve tried having the rocket unit both on and off. I’ve tried having the base unit in both radio link and configuration modes. And, dozens of other configurations.
I’ve read and reread all of the associated manuals. There is no information that specifically addresses connecting the Bluetooth module to the base unit RTX, and all of my extrapolations from what is provided have failed.
Cut to the chase: Something is wrong, and it may be me. Can you provide some guidance? Something step-by-step would be wonderful, but even a place to start would be appreciated.
p.s. This is my first HPR build, and I don’t even have my L1 certification. I know it’s ambitious for me. But, I am an engineer, and I can’t help myself from complicating things.
Thanks.
Gaga (Michael)