DSM Pro Module

[alfred]

http://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPM1011

DSM 3-Channel Pro Series Surface Module/Rx: R-1

Overview

It wasn’t easy to improve on the Spektrum DSM™ module system. After all, the original systems have helped guys win races the world over. And everyone using Spektrum™ has benefited from the no-pins, no-crystals, no-interference, no-glitches reliability of its 2.4GHz system.

But our engineers pulled it off simply because it’s in their nature to improve and refine––to think outside the box to produce a better product. And this time the payoff is the Pro Series Module System.

While the original system adds just 5.6 milliseconds (that’s 5.6 thousandths of a second), to your radio’s own processing time, the new Pro System’s module and receiver combine to lower this already miniscule figure to a scant 3.0 milliseconds. It all adds up to lightning fast response and it’s sure to have racers feeling more connected than ever.

While Spektrum equipment has been extremely reliable for the vast majority of owners, static electricity discharges (ESD), caused rare but irritating “shutdowns” when it was used at some carpet and on-road racing venues in conditions of extremely low humidity. Well, it took some serious detective work to identify and neutralize the culprit, but we’re happy to announce that the Pro Series system incorporates changes that eliminate the problem once and for all.

To handle the rigors of competitive racing, we’ve treated your Pro Series receiver with a virtually clear conformal coating called ReliaKote.™ It’s an exclusive Spektrum plus that ensures reliable performance no matter how much dirt , gunk and motor spray works its way into your Pro Series receiver’s case.

Besides its other advances, the Pro Series system features an advanced, more rugged, premium-quality oscillator that not only shrugs off shock loads, but actually increases range via its RF link-boosting, ultra-precise frequency accuracy.


Key Features

-New programming lowers latency to 3.0ms (tx & rx combined)
-Receiver board is conformally coated to protect it from dirt and fuel
-New smoke gray case is fuel proof
-Telemetry compatible


Just when you thought you had the best thing around they had to come out with this......dang......lol....

[Fringo]

DSM Pro II X-treme Edition will feature a mind reading interface. ;)

[Lostinturn3]

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

[alfred]

Do you guys think that if i just get the module for the radio that it will work with my existing rx's....i dont see it would be a problem though.:confused:

[Lostinturn3]

i have no idea

[alfred]

Well i sent them my email concerning this......it would be nice to be able to run the Pro Version Module with the old RX's......:D Hope they reply back......I wonder if they have tried already....i have been up and down the site but didnt come across it.:confused:

[Nanosports]

Originally posted by alfred
Well i sent them my email concerning this......it would be nice to be able to run the Pro Version Module with the old RX's......:D Hope they reply back......I wonder if they have tried already....i have been up and down the site but didnt come across it.:confused:

Alfred,

From what I understand, they will work together...you just won't have the full speed benefit (not that I could tell a couple milliseconds myself!)

[alfred]

Yeah thats what i was thinking also.....I do like the pro version, lol.....maybe because of the case...it would look really good on my M8. Well i sent them an email concerning this and still havent gotten a reply......:confused:

[Lostinturn3]

...they're probably too busy taking preorders on their new system!!!

[alfred]

dude dont say that man......:D

[Lostinturn3]

just kidding!

lol!

[micrdude]

i just got an email from them and they said the pro module will work with the old recievers.

[Fringo]

Originally posted by alfred
dude dont say that man......:D

They just don't like you then. :p

[alfred]

On Mar 24, 2006, at 9:31 AM, Amanda Weldy wrote:


Good morning Tyler,


Thank you for your recent email. The Spektrum Pro Series modules will work with the original receivers. The only Spektrum module/receiver combination that cannot be mixed is the Futaba HRS system which needs both the HRS module and the HRS receiver to function. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any more assistance to you!


Thank you for your interest in Spektrum RC!


Sincerely,


Amanda Weldy
Sales Representative
Horizon Hobby Consumer Sales
4105 Fieldstone Rd
Champaign, IL 61822
1-800-338-4639
Aweldy@horizonhobby.com


this is what i got from a member here on the forums who was kind enough to also send them an email.

[micrdude]

no problem

[alfred]

Still want the M11 though......Im happy with my M8, but its also nice to have a new radio...lol....:D

[karlo511]

most of the updates benefit nitros and any high speed response and changes via the tweak option wouldn't readily be noticed due to the micro's already twitchy nature.

[alfred]

Finally got a reply back from them......its like one person says that it will work with the existing modules and one person says that it will not work.....read on.

Alfred,
Thank you for your recent email. No it will not. I hope you
find this information helpful. If you have any other questions, please
reply to this email or call us at 877-504-0233.

Thanks,
Joe Sawyer
Product Support Team Member
Horizon Hobby Distributors
4105 Fieldstone Rd.
Champaign, IL 61822
877-504-0233
productsupport@horizonhobby.com
:confused:

[micrdude]

that is weird. i got on email back saying it will.

[alfred]

I sent them an email and this is what it says.

I have one question concerning the DSM Pro Module......well it be compatible with my current DSM Receivers......And the radio im using now is the M8 with DSM module. :confused:

[micrdude]

sent them an email from the confusion, here is what i got
Hi Tyler,

Thank you for your email. I apologize for the confusion that you and your friend have experienced. Per our Spektrum team, the new modules will work with the original receivers, you just will not see the full increase in response as you would by using both the Pro series module and receiver. Each component (both the module and the receiver) in the Pro Series system reduces response time compared to the original system by approximately 1.3 milli-seconds. If you use the Pro Series module with an original receiver, you will experience the 1.3ms in faster response time. If you choose to use both the Pro Series module and receiver, you would experience a 2.6ms faster response time as compared to the original system.

Once again, I sincerely apologize for the confusion that you and your friend have experienced. I will make sure that the correct information is relayed to the persons involved.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Amanda
-----Original Message-----
From: Tyler Crozier [mailto:tylerc@dslextreme.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 5:31 PM
To: Amanda Weldy
Subject: Re: Horizon Hobby

hello,
i have a problem. i have a friend who asked the same question i asked and just got an answer saying that the new module wont work with the old recievers. In the email i got from you, it says it should work. Now me and my friend are both confused.
thanks,
tyler
On Mar 24, 2006, at 9:31 AM, Amanda Weldy wrote:

Good morning Tyler,

Thank you for your recent email. The Spektrum Pro Series modules will work with the original receivers. The only Spektrum module/receiver combination that cannot be mixed is the Futaba HRS system which needs both the HRS module and the HRS receiver to function. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any more assistance to you!

Thank you for your interest in Spektrum RC!

Sincerely,

Amanda Weldy
Sales Representative
Horizon Hobby Consumer Sales
4105 Fieldstone Rd
Champaign, IL 61822
1-800-338-4639
Aweldy@horizonhobby.com

[alfred]

I see that you got your reply already.....how come i havent gotten mine.....lol.....Now im going to wait to see what i get.:confused:

[alfred]

Finally got the reply back from them...and this is what the person had to say.......

Sir,


Thank you for your recent email. No, the system will not be backward compatible with the older receivers. If you have any other questions, please reply to this email or call us at 877-504-0233.



Thanks,

Josh Swinford

Product Support Team Member

Horizon Hobby Distributors

4105 Fieldstone Rd.

Champaign, IL 61822

877-504-0233

productsupport@horizonhobby.com

Make your mind up over there please.
:mad:

[alfred]

Just got off the phone with them and the answer is no....it will not work with the old system rx's.:(

[micrdude]

wow, this is confusing.

[alfred]

Your telling me man....well i sent them the link to this site so he can actually see what the hell were talking about....waiting for an answer now. But he asked me to not post it here.....:confused: :eek:

[micrdude]

lol, ill do the same to the person i was emaling

[Lostinturn3]

why would they tell you NOT to post? we want to know.

[micrdude]

judt got another email. They should be compatible except for the futaba one.

Hi Tyler,

We have cleared up the confusion, and the systems are cross-compatible. The only systems that you must use together are the Futaba HRS systems. Once again, I apologize for any confusion. As always, please feel free to contact me if I can be of any assistance to you.

Thank you for emailing me with your concerns and we appreciate your interest in Spektrum!

Sincerely,

Amanda
-----Original Message-----
From: Tyler Crozier [mailto:tylerc@dslextreme.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 5:27 PM
To: Amanda Weldy
Subject: Re: Horizon Hobby

hello,
i have having some big problems. My friend just got anouther reply back saying it wont work. Here is the thread where were are talking about this. there are 2 pages, that is where the problem is
http://yourmicro.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=18124&perpage=15&pagenumber=1

thanks
tyler
On Mar 30, 2006, at 6:00 AM, Amanda Weldy wrote:

Hi Tyler,

Thank you for your email. I apologize for the confusion that you and your friend have experienced. Per our Spektrum team, the new modules will work with the original receivers, you just will not see the full increase in response as you would by using both the Pro series module and receiver. Each component (both the module and the receiver) in the Pro Series system reduces response time compared to the original system by approximately 1.3 milli-seconds. If you use the Pro Series module with an original receiver, you will experience the 1.3ms in faster response time. If you choose to use both the Pro Series module and receiver, you would experience a 2.6ms faster response time as compared to the original system.

Once again, I sincerely apologize for the confusion that you and your friend have experienced. I will make sure that the correct information is relayed to the persons involved.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Amanda

[alfred]

And this is what my email says.......

Al, here's the scoop. The confusion was related to a conversation in our Product Support training with John Adams. The question was asked if the Pro system was reverse compatible in which the response was no. This was actually in regards to the Futaba 3PK HRS transmitter and modules for Spektrum. Upon further clarification with John Adams we now know the Pro series will definitely work with the non-pro series modules and receivers but the transfer of information will be at the original rate and not the reduced latency of the Pro.

So now we are on the same page. I hope this helps, sorry for the confusion and thanks for supporting Spektrum.



Joe
Product Support Team Member
Horizon Hobby
4105 Fieldstone Rd.
Champaign, IL 61822
877-504-0233 fax 217-352-6799
productsupport@horizonhobby.com
:D :p

[micrdude]

ok, thats good

[Lostinturn3]

will the new spektrum work with my 27mhz am system?:p

[alfred]

lol, your a dork Brandon.:D