{"product_id":"accessories-telemetry-link-for-futaba-s-bus-010-0152-00","title":"ACCESSORIES: TELEMETRY LINK for FUTABA S.BUS2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS ITEM IS DISCONTINUED. ONCE WE SELL OUT OF INVENTORY, IT WILL NOT BE RESTOCKED. THIS PAGE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMaybe you want to know the voltage of your onboard battery(s), the RPM 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 just transmit signals to the receiver, but Telemetry-capable systems also send real-time data from your model back to your transmitter. The S.BUS2 Telemetry Link was developed based on communication protocol disclosed from Futaba for use with specific Futaba S.BUS2 radios and compatible Castle Creations ESCs. Telemetry data can be displayed on the transmitter screen, or notify you when a defined threshold is exceeded, (battery voltage, ESC temperature, etc.) you can configure a vibration or sound alert from the radio.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s start from the beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should I integrate Telemetry into my models?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelemetry 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 it reduces the risk of “unknown” inevitable crashes. Think of the benefits to be had from alarms that will sound to warn you if your ESC is running hot or if your receiver battery is running unexpectedly low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExactly how does the Castle Telemetry Link integrate into my models?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee below to verify your transmitter and receiver will work with the Telemetry Link for Futaba S.Bus2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir ESC Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5306\/3612\/files\/010-0152-00_Air_ESC_Chart.png?v=1776280421\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: BEC Current will be available on future ESCs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5306\/3612\/files\/010-0152-00_Surface_ESC_Chart.png?v=1776280745\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*There is currently a bug with the Monster X 8s and XLX2; it prevents controller temperatures from being displayed correctly. At this time we do not know the cause of or have a solution to the issue. We are still investigating and are working with Futaba to try to find a solution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e**There is known bug in the Monster X 8s that prevents the current from reading correctly.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt this time we do not know the cause of or have a solution to the issue. We are still investigating and are working with to try to find a solution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFutaba Transmitter Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003e Compatible Futaba S.Bus2 Transmitter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eSoftware Version Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eSoftware Release Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eKnown Compatible Telemetry Receiver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eLink\/Resources\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eFutaba 14SG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eVersion 6.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eNovember 10, 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Futaba R7008SB System Transmitter\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5306\/3612\/files\/Futaba_R7008SB_System_Transmitter.pdf?v=1776281202\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFutaba R7008SB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Futaba USA Software Downloads\" href=\"https:\/\/futabausa.com\/product-support\/software-downloads\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSoftware Update\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Futaba 14SG S.Bus2 Instruction Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5306\/3612\/files\/14SG_S.Bus2_Instruction_Manual.pdf?v=1776281410\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFutaba 14SG Instruction Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eFutaba 16SZ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eVersion 3.11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eUnknown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5306\/3612\/files\/Futaba_R7008SB_System_Transmitter.pdf?v=1776281202\" title=\"Futaba R7008SB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFutaba R7008SB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Futaba USA\" href=\"https:\/\/futabausa.com\/product-support\/software-downloads\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSoftware Update\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Futaba T16SZ Instruction Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5306\/3612\/files\/Futaba_T16SZ_Instruction_Manual.pdf?v=1776281715\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eT16SZ Instruction Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eFutaba 16IZ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eVersion 3.3+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eMay 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/futabausa.com\/product\/r7108sb\/\" title=\"Futaba R7108SB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFutaba R7108SB\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5306\/3612\/files\/Futaba_T16IZ_Instruction_Manual.pdf?v=1776282185\" title=\"Futaba 16IZ Instruction Manual\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e16IZ Instruction Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eFutaba T18SZ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eVersion 1.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eApril 5, 2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eThe telemetry function requires the corresponding receiver (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/futabausa.com\/product\/r7008sb\/\" title=\"Futaba R7008SB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eR7008SB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5306\/3612\/files\/Futaba_R7008SB_System_Transmitter.pdf?v=1776281202\" title=\"Futaba R7008SB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/futabausa.com\/product\/r7014sb\/\" title=\"Futaba R7014SB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eR7014SB\u003c\/a\u003e), included in 18SZ package.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/futabausa.com\/product-support\/software-downloads\/\" title=\"Futaba USA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSoftware Update\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eFutaba T18MZ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eVersion 2.6.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eApril 4, 2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eThe telemetry function requires the corresponding receiver (R7008SB and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/futabausa.com\/product\/r7014sb\/\" title=\"Futaba R7014SB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eR7014SB\u003c\/a\u003e), included in 18MZ package.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Futaba USA\" href=\"https:\/\/futabausa.com\/product-support\/software-downloads\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSoftware Update\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eFutaba T4PX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eVersion 1.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eAugust 8, 2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eR304SB \/ R304SB-E (4CH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Futaba USA\" href=\"https:\/\/futabausa.com\/product-support\/software-downloads\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSoftware Update\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Futaba 4PX Instruction Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5306\/3612\/files\/Futaba_4PX_Instruction_Manual.pdf?v=1776282957\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4PX Instruction Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eFutaba 7PX\/7PXR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eInitial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eOctober 31, 2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eR324SBS \/ R304SB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Futaba 7PX Instruction Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5306\/3612\/files\/Futaba_7PX_Instruction_Manual.pdf?v=1776283093\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7PX Instruction Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eFutaba 10PX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eVersion 2.1+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eApril 2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003eR304SB \/ R324SB \/ R334SB \/ R404SB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.6751%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Futaba 10PX Instruction Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5306\/3612\/files\/Futaba_10PX_Instruction_Manual.pdf?v=1776283283\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e10PX Instruction Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eESC Configuration Resources\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCastle Link USB Programming Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the interface software from our Software area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect the AUX wire and\/or Telemetry Link from the ESC, failure to do this may result in damage to your Castle Link USB Adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug the Castle Link into the receiver lead on your controller and attach the mini USB cable included in the kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the USB cable to your PC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVehicle Connection Resources\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Telemetry Link may require configuration in Castle Link. If the Telemetry Link is connected to the S.BUS2 wire or ESC, you must first disconnect them to avoid possible damage to your Castle Link USB Adapter. Then connect the brown, orange and yellow lead (labeled External Input) on the Telemetry Link to the Castle Link USB device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClick on the “BASIC” tab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe S.BUS2 Throttle Input default is Channel 3, which is typically assigned to the throttle stick on the Futaba transmitter. Please refer to Futaba’s recommendation for setups that require modification of this selection. Assignment changes made on the transmitter may need to be changed here as well. For external governor applications, select External Input in the S.BUS2 Throttle Input drop down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Telemetry Link will occupy (8) SBUS2 slots. The designated start slot is 8, 16 or 24. Castle Link defaults to S.BUS2 Slot 8. The start slot can be changed if you are already using a sensor on one of these slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Telemetry Data Enable checklist allows you enable\/disable specific telemetry data points. This is useful if your ESC does not support one or more of the data points, or if you are not interested in a specific data point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClick the “Update” button to save modified settings to your Telemetry Link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFutaba S.Bus2 Telemetry Link Data Points\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.574%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.065%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will be able to see the voltage state of your battery during flight and respond appropriately to deteriorating conditions or alarms you’ve programmed in your radio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.574%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.065%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible controllers will transmit the instantaneous current draw of the system. You can use this information to reduce the load to prevent an over-current shutdown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.574%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor Power Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.065%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the percentage of full power your ESC is delivering to your motor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.574%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRPM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.065%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure you are within acceptable parameters, without the use of a tachometer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.574%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEC Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.065%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitor your BEC voltage and its stability to the RX even under different loads from different servos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.574%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESC Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.065%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eESC temperature monitoring can eliminate a potential thermal shut down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.574%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Ripple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.065%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/85mOP9es7_c?si=wukSsMq7KJO12851\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castle Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46138172309692,"sku":"010-0152-00","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5306\/3612\/files\/010-0152-00.jpg?v=1776284367","url":"https:\/\/castlecreations.com\/products\/accessories-telemetry-link-for-futaba-s-bus-010-0152-00","provider":"Castle Creations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}