Watched one of these systems work at Ft Myers on Saturday. Very impressive was the audio altitude output voice coming from his iPhone. Really cool!
I think the clue is in the thread title. It’s not the Multitronix TelemetryPro he’s referring to.was it a Kate 2.0?
No. Title says it all.was it a Kate 2.0?
you mean that's the name of the unit or the company?No. Title says it all.
Featherweight and Multitronix are two different companies, selling two different GPS tracker products.you mean that's the name of the unit or the company?
ThanksFeatherweight and Multitronix are two different companies, selling two different GPS tracker products.
https://www.featherweightaltimeters.com/featherweight-gps-tracker.htmlhttps://www.multitronix.com/kate-2-transmitter.html
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I plan to design a new system called K.A.R.E.N.. It will scream at you if you don't wear a mask or if it CATOs.
Featherweight and Multitronix are two different companies, selling two different GPS tracker products.
https://www.featherweightaltimeters.com/featherweight-gps-tracker.html https://www.multitronix.com/kate-2-transmitter.html
Featherweight is definitely smaller and definitely much cheaper. Ground stations can not be interchanged with other system. Kate is really for EXTREME flights. I own the FW and love it. Probably the only downside is it only works with Apple iphone. No Android version yet.What are the differences between the 2 products? Which one is smaller? Can the ground station of one be used with the other? Which is easier to use?
Does anybody own both of them? Which one do you like best?
YeaFeatherweight is definitely smaller and definitely much cheaper. Ground stations can not be interchanged with other system. Kate is really for EXTREME flights. I own the FW and love it. Probably the only downside is it only works with Apple iphone. No Android version yet.
Yea
Bummer I am an Android guy - If only they would develop an Android version.
Does one need to have a SIM card or an account with Apple for that?I'm all in on Android as well but I think this system is so good that I picked up an old iPhone 6s for this purpose. I'm very glad I did.
Featherweight is definitely smaller and definitely much cheaper. Ground stations can not be interchanged with other system. Kate is really for EXTREME flights. I own the FW and love it. Probably the only downside is it only works with Apple iphone. No Android version yet.
Does one need to have a SIM card or an account with Apple for that?
In deference to Adrian's excellent work, I'm not going to derail his thread...I’m waiting for an iPhone audio app to interface with my Eggfinder GPS modules and ground station. This would make a truly affordable alternative to the most excellent Multitronix Kate2.
How about it Cris Irving?
I love mine too. So much so that I have waited patiently for 2 1/2 years for the Android app. I purchased serial numbered unit #35 in June of 2018 along with a ground station. I then purchased a third unit. I use an iPhone 5C which apparently does not support the voice feedback capability of the software (at least I have not been able to figure it out). Regardless, my advice to prospective consumers is to base your evaluation and purchasing decisions on currently supported features and capabilities.I have the featherweight system and absolutely love it.
YesSince most iOS apps run on an iPad can the talking tracking feature work on a newer iPad?
Apologies to Adrian.In deference to Adrian's excellent work, I'm not going to derail his thread...
I love mine too. So much so that I have waited patiently for 2 1/2 years for the Android app. I purchased serial numbered unit #35 in June of 2018 along with a ground station. I then purchased a third unit. I use an iPhone 5C which apparently does not support the voice feedback capability of the software (at least I have not been able to figure it out). Regardless, my advice to prospective consumers is to base your evaluation and purchasing decisions on currently supported features and capabilities.
I got the Featherweight system.
The instructions do not give much advice on charging for me (being a LiPo novice):
1) Assume just plug in a low amp USB charger for the ground station and watch the charge led. ( I have USB adapters from 500mA to a Verizon 6 amp quick charger the reason I ask)
2) I bought their charger for the GPS tracker to charge its 400mA battery. How do I avoid over charging that one?
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