Author Topic: New Control Line Timer Active by Fiorotti (Read 239744 times)

Rogerio Fiorotti · « **on:** January 14, 2014, 02:50:10 PM »

Control Line Timer Active.

www.cltimer.com

Jason Greer · « **Reply #1 on:** January 17, 2014, 03:09:01 PM »

Any recommened ESC's and configurations to go along with your new timer?

Rogerio Fiorotti · « **Reply #2 on:** January 18, 2014, 01:16:53 AM »

Ideally Castle Creations ESC but any can be used provided it has governor mode.

There is programming for setting type of speed control, fixed three points for the type ESC Castle Creations or linear for the other ESC's.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #3 on:** January 19, 2014, 11:43:02 AM »

Rogerio in action...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rD5cSfiiI4&feature=youtu.be

Marcus

Luiz Carlos Franco · « **Reply #4 on:** January 21, 2014, 01:50:07 PM »

If you click on the "ARQUIVOS" tab at the home page of the link in Rogerio´s posting you can download further info. It is in Portuguese but Google can help.

Luiz

Rogerio Fiorotti · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2014, 05:06:44 AM »

Will soon have an English version.

Fiorotti.

Allan Perret · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2014, 10:45:51 AM »

What is the cost of this system ?
Purchase direct from you, or are you planning to set up a dealer in the US ?

Larry Wong · « **Reply #7 on:** December 23, 2014, 05:12:02 PM »

Has anyone heard from Rogerio Fiorotti about his timers?

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Bill Little · « **Reply #8 on:** December 24, 2014, 04:22:19 PM »

Quote from: Larry Wong on December 23, 2014, 05:12:02 PM

Has anyone heard from Rogerio Fiorotti about his timers??

Hi Larry,

Merry CHRISTmas! Last time Rogerio was on the site was back in Nov. this year. Haven't heard anything about his timers. Maybe you can email him?

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Larry Wong · « **Reply #9 on:** December 26, 2014, 04:37:16 PM »

Bill the last time I heard from Rogerio was in Oct. and he was always answered right away but have not heard from him since. I ask Bene Rodriguez and he said Rogerio was ok! so I don't know what happen!

Paul Allen · « **Reply #10 on:** January 04, 2015, 12:06:25 AM »

Larry
Tried one of his timers, results were poor, E-mailed him
last I heard from him.
Paul
in OZ

Larry Wong · « **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2015, 04:02:43 PM »

Thanks Paul.... Happy New Year

Guilherme Souza · « **Reply #12 on:** January 07, 2016, 06:49:02 PM »

Dear All

I´m using his timer , the active system is very good .
looks like the eletric Stunt , whem you need power it works

I really like

Guil

Guilherme Souza · « **Reply #13 on:** January 13, 2016, 06:26:57 PM »

Hi All

I´m using the 3th version of Fiorotti´s timer , Very good .

this is my first complete pattern ( ok I forget the Triangle)

Thank you

Guil [youtube=425,350]https://youtu.be/uhzqoS-j5n8[/youtube]

John Tate · « **Reply #14 on:** January 17, 2016, 10:03:50 AM »

I exchanged a few emails last fall with Rogerio Fiorotti about his latest timer. Rogerio soon asked if I would like to try it out. Of course, I said yes. The timer arrived in the mail on the 2nd of January 2016. The timer does work great with the Castle Phoenix Ice Lite 50 ESC. All I had to do is get used to the "Blinking" LED to program it. I received some nice emails input from Rogerio Fiorotti, Guilherme Souza and Paul Allen on making sure that I programming the timer correctly. I have seen the accelerometers used on FPV RC quads. I like the response of the accelerometers and wanted to try it out on a control line model airplane as well. This timer with the accelerometer is totally different than I used before. This was a slow learning curve for me (my fault). My simple electric test stand was well used to start this project. I first got the timer to work the way I wanted to on my test stand. Then I installed timer in a converted Vector 40 for the test flight model. The weather here in Virginia finally let for me put up one test flight yesterday afternoon. The Rogerio Fiorotti worked just like it was supposed to. The electric motor acting like it was running on a two - four break does makes the pattern very nice to fly. I enjoyed using the Rogerio Fiortti timer (especially while watching the power increase as the model is going up on the wingover and during the loops). Once I learn all the aspects to the timer, I should able to dial it in so it will match the motor and airplane together for one sweet ride. The English version of the instructions are attached:

Rogerio Fiorotti · « **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2016, 02:48:15 PM »

John really hope you enjoyed the Timer, I am sending this week one for Paul Allen replacing the previous sent.

The manual had a fix to avoid confusion speed gain setting on the climb.

Rogerio Fiorotti · « **Reply #16 on:** January 18, 2016, 03:30:17 PM »

Graph taken from the ESC Castle, note the accelerometer's performance by varying the engine speed during level flight and maneuvering.

John Tate · « **Reply #17 on:** January 19, 2016, 01:07:30 PM »

The package I received from Rogerio Fiorotti contained the following: 1 ea. timer, 1 ea. accelerometer, 2 ea. timer covers plus the instructions on how to program the timer and also the instructions on how to setup the Castle ESC.

John Tate · « **Reply #18 on:** January 19, 2016, 01:20:16 PM »

Here are a couple of pictures of the timer: The backside has three sets of pin connectors. The four pin set is for the accelerometer. The three pin set next to the accelerometer is for the ESC. The last set is for the landing gear. (I do not have a retract servo so I was not able to check that out). Located on the front side of the timer you can see the LED and push button. I like everything in one small package.

John Tate · « **Reply #19 on:** January 19, 2016, 01:35:46 PM »

Here is the bottom of the fuselage of the Vector 40 test vehicle, (this Vector 40 was converted from glow power almost six years ago). The accelerometer was attached close the C/G with the supplied double sided foam tape. Instead of drilling more holes in the side of the fuselage, the timer was placed inside of the cowl. A perfect place to install the timer was at the front of one of the exhaust cooling vents. I did grind away some balsa at the rear of the cowl so the accelerometer leads had a non-obstructive path.

MikeCoulombe · « **Reply #20 on:** January 20, 2016, 05:09:23 AM »

Hi Rogerio
Very nice work and compact design, watched all the videos.
I like the thought of setting up a "classic" 424 type engine run.
Are you planning on mass production or are you building each as ordered?
I see your website is not working, so how would someone order one and what is the price?
Mike

Rogerio Fiorotti · « **Reply #21 on:** January 20, 2016, 06:28:05 AM »

Hi Mike

My site is under construction, has only basic information.

The value of Timer is U $ 70.00 + U $ 25.00 (shipping) - PayPal payment.

I have units available.

Rogério.

www.metaenergia.com.br

MikeCoulombe · « **Reply #22 on:** January 24, 2016, 07:50:49 PM »

Good job Rogerio I see the site is working again.
What if I wanted more than one timer, would the $25 shipping cover more than one timer?
Mike

Rogerio Fiorotti · « **Reply #23 on:** January 25, 2016, 02:50:37 AM »

Thank you Mike.

Yes $25 shipping cost for parts as necessary.

Get a quote from PayPal that will show the full amount.

Rogerio Fiorotti

Crist Rigotti · « **Reply #24 on:** January 31, 2016, 11:20:09 PM »

Hi,
Does your timer add and reduce RPM from the set RPM or does it only add RPM? I know Igor's adds and reduces RPM.

Thank you.

Rogerio Fiorotti · « **Reply #25 on:** February 01, 2016, 04:37:21 AM »

Cris.

Are distinct thing, the accelerometer adds and reduces the rpm depending on the acceleration exerted on the model.
The addition rpm with the nose-up does not depend on the model acceleration adds only a small amount rpm of which can be adjusted.

Rogerio.

Crist Rigotti · « **Reply #26 on:** February 01, 2016, 12:39:32 PM »

Quote from: Rogerio Fiorotti on February 01, 2016, 04:37:21 AM

Cris.

Are distinct thing, the accelerometer adds and reduces the rpm depending on the acceleration exerted on the model.
The addition rpm with the nose-up does not depend on the model acceleration adds only a small amount rpm of which can be adjusted.

Rogerio.

Thank you.

Rogerio Fiorotti · « **Reply #27 on:** February 03, 2016, 05:56:09 PM »

Dear

I'm always working to offer a product that meets all and made some changes in the firmware to improve the performance of the Timer, nothing big just a few adjustments.

The Timer provided to his friend John Tate basically is the same and their operation is correct, but the manual he posted only serves to release the timer he has.

The new version is in www.metaenergia.com.br site - in the files folder.

With the understanding of all I will always be available for any question.

Rogerio Fiorotti

Steve Hines · « **Reply #28 on:** February 21, 2016, 09:50:17 PM »

Is there a way to set rpm for lap times.

Steve

Rogerio Fiorotti · « **Reply #29 on:** February 22, 2016, 02:39:06 AM »

Steve

I measure the lap time and change the rpm for the desired time, if you have an rpm set for your setup will have to use a tachometer to adjust.

Rogerio.

Rogerio Fiorotti · « **Reply #30 on:** April 22, 2016, 09:49:27 AM »

Dear

Videos for help in programming and RPM change.

http://www.metaenergia.com.br/crbst_2.html

Rogerio

Rogerio Fiorotti · « **Reply #31 on:** April 25, 2016, 06:41:15 PM »

New website up and running

www.cltimer.com

Rogerio Fiorotti

Rogerio Fiorotti · « **Reply #32 on:** September 14, 2016, 11:31:58 AM »

C / L Timer with new firmware v4.X available in cltimer.com

News.

Using the programming box JETI Model - JetiBox
Wide RPM adjustment and more accurate with 400 steps and (1.200 at 2,000ms PWM)
Compatible with ESC's Jeti Spin Pro and Castle Creation in mode Governor Hi
Wire super flexible accelerometer.

Rogerio Fiorotti

Fred Underwood · « **Reply #33 on:** October 12, 2016, 12:34:33 PM »

Rogerio,

The links in this thread and your email are down. Perhaps a temporary site update? Just letting you know.

Fred

PerttiMe · « **Reply #34 on:** October 13, 2016, 09:31:20 AM »

http://www.cltimer.com/ seems to work OK now.

Rogerio Fiorotti · « **Reply #35 on:** October 13, 2016, 09:56:04 AM »

Sorry, the provider was in maintenance.

Rogerio Fiorotti

Joe Yau · « **Reply #36 on:** May 20, 2017, 10:23:11 AM »

I find the email no longer works.

TDM · « **Reply #37 on:** January 30, 2018, 01:04:04 PM »

Mr Fiorotti is there a chance to have the timer without the plugin pins for accelerometer programming and servo removed. I was thinking to have them placed remotely. The idea is to solder wires instead of the pins and have those in other places.

TDM · « **Reply #38 on:** January 30, 2018, 01:09:20 PM »

What is a good way fasten this in the plane?

Rogerio Fiorotti · « **Reply #39 on:** January 30, 2018, 03:19:34 PM »

Quote from: Traian Dorin Morosanu on January 30, 2018, 01:09:20 PM

What is a good way fasten this in the plane?

Hi,

Yes, but what is your idea?

Rogerio

TDM · « **Reply #40 on:** January 31, 2018, 06:09:12 AM »

My first go to idea would be to put a rectangular slot in a piece of plywood, where the size of the slot would be the width and height of the PCB board, slide the timer in the slot and glue the plywood to the fuselage skin.
It would be nice to have some mounting holes in the PCB. Another idea is hot glue put the timer in place then pack some hot glue to fill in the gap (hopefully i do not glue the switch in the process) and call it a day.
That being said I was asking you as a developer and user to what are your ideas and what are your recommendations.
Thanks Traian

TDM · « **Reply #41 on:** March 13, 2018, 09:40:48 AM »

Rogerio
If the accelerometer is disconnected can you still program the timer?
I understand that at the time of programming there is no fedback from the accelerometer for last step (check for level). But that is a one time need to do thing.
I have received the timer thanks.

Rogerio Fiorotti · « **Reply #42 on:** March 13, 2018, 06:38:30 PM »

Quote from: TDM on March 13, 2018, 09:40:48 AM

Rogerio
If the accelerometer is disconnected can you still program the timer?
I understand that at the time of programming there is no fedback from the accelerometer for last step (check for level). But that is a one time need to do thing.
I have received the timer thanks.

Hi,

Yes you can program without the accelerometer but not recommended because you need it for leveling.

usually fixed the timer board with double sided adhesive maybe help.

Rogerio