Tempo SOLO - free flight profiler for smaller models
The Tempo Solo is a power controller for small, free flight model aircraft powered by a brushed electric motor, running on a single LiPo battery. A flight profile of up to 7 phases is entered on the dedicated programmer, with the profile being uploaded to the Solo by means of an infra-red link.
Precise motor control for smaller models...
The Tempo Solo is for use in smaller model aircraft, typically flown indoors, and powered by a single LiPo battery.
To use the Solo, you will need the dedicated programmer available here. You may enter the details of up to 7 distinct flight phases, controlling the power (0-100%), the period for which to run at this power, and the ramp - the time taken to change from one power level to the next - no more sudden power changes.
Having entered the profile, this information is transferred to the Solo by means of an infra-red link - the Solo has a tiny IR sensor which can be hidden within the model and accessed by a slot, a hatch, or mounted at the bottom of an open cockpit perhaps. The programmer has an IR LED on a short cable, and this must be placed against the sensor for a moment, to transfer the profile.
Typical usage...
Firstly, you would use the dedicated infra-red programmer to enter values for up to 7 phases, eg:
Delay: 10 seconds (do nothing for 10 seconds after sending profile)
Idle: Take 2 seconds to run the motor up to 10% power, run at this for 5 seconds
Take Off: Take 3 seconds to ramp the motor up to 100% power, run at this for 3 seconds
Climb: Take 3 seconds to reduce motor speed to 80%, run for 4 seconds
Cruise: Take 3 seconds to reduce motor power to 60%, run for 10 seconds
Descend: Take 3 seconds to reduce motor power to 20%, run for 5 seconds
Landing: Take 3 seconds to reduce motor power to 10%, run for 4 seconds
All of the above are optional - you may have just a single phase of power, perhaps continuing the trimming process after test gliding.
With the Tempo Solo installed in the model and powered up, the infra red LED attached to the programmer is placed close to the Tempo sensor - perhaps hidden at the bottom of an open cockpit. Clicking 'TRANSMIT' on the programmer uploads the profile to the model. The programmer will send this profile 10 times, over 10 seconds, allowing you to catch the sensor. A successful transfer will be indicated by a very brief motor pulse, the onboard LED will flash rapidly, and you may withdraw the programmer LED. After the set delay period, the Tempo will start the motor and run the above profile.