Review: FlySky FS-CVT01 Voltage Telemetry Sensor

[@charlesjones5070]

These sensors are great. I also use the flysky altitude sensor. If you need to calibrate the output voltage you can add an offset in the OpenTX telemetry page

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

Thanks for that Charles had not thought of that.

[@charlesjones5070]

@Simon Lomax no it doesn't. OpenTX autocalibrates for 0ft alt when you power up the receiver/sensor. You can manually reset it between flights (for instance if temerature or pressure changes has forced it to drift off) by using the 'reset telemetry' feature

[@Pocketpac]

I'm using this in my RC mower to read the voltage while mowing. Super handy

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

If you pull that off everyone will want one. Adding ArduPilot for waypoint lawn mowing would be a winner. Good luck with it.

[@Pocketpac]

@@the-happy-RC-flyer oh it's up and running, mowed with it yesterday. Works a treat and controller throws alarm sounds when voltage gets to low

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

@@Pocketpac I checked your video out very cool.

[@syoung6126]

Sounds so good! Thanks Julia!

[@learningtofly6675]

i would like to say thankyou!! this will work great for a rc ground trk im building!!!! THANK YOU!

[@artfulcarver3578]

There's an output and an input to the sensor. What is the input used for?

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

This could be used to input the flight battery voltage.

[@artfulcarver3578]

@@the-happy-RC-flyer you mean it can be used in series with a nitro battery?

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

@@artfulcarver3578 I would assume any battery up to the maximum allowable voltage but just use the two I put wires.

[@justinhmarley]

What plugs into the other end of the sensor. I cant quite catch it in the video.

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

Hi Justin, you need to plug the battery lead into the balance plug of the battery and the servo style plug into the sensor pins in the receiver. Not all receivers have the sensor socket.

[@arnoudwalrecht8479]

Thank you Bill. I operate the voltage sensor flawlessly. My challenge at the moment is to also read the temp sensor (same receiver, i6x radio)? Any tips?

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

What problem are you experiencing with the temp sensor? If it only has signal, ground and power like the voltage sensor then it sounds like any problems you are having will be with the telemetry settings in your radio which is interpreting the data, just guessing!

[@arnoudwalrecht8479]

@@the-happy-RC-flyer have it sorted! Wired both sensors through and that brings the data

[@aercam5059]

Hi Bill great videos, could use some help. I have the setup done correctly and I am seeing voltage in my telemetry settings menu, but not in my widget's do you have an idea what's the problem.cheers

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

You need to make sure you are selecting the telemetry option for the widget in my video it is A3. Do not select -A3 or +A3 these will return the highest and lowest recorded voltage.

[@aercam5059]

@@the-happy-RC-flyer Hi bill got that working thanks a million for your help..👍

[@Bornindafire]

When using this device I'm assuming the device can remain plugged in to the cars ESC.. But the other connection needs to be reconnected when changing the each battery?

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

If you are balance charging yes you are correct.

[@Fadita-i3l]

Hello. How to conect to remote control fly sky i6x.thank you

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

This sensor needs to be connected to the receiver and to the sensor socket. Not all receivers have this option available.

[@Fadita-i3l]

@the-happy-RC-flyer I have fs ia6b it's correct?

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

If it has the sensor servo socket you are good to go.

[@austinpelser472]

can one use these on a fs i6x radio

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

Your receiver and radio will need to be compatible. I do have the FS i6x radio to check if it can receiver telemetry data.

[@chrisscotty4518]

Is there a voltage limit? Is 6s possible

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

Chris I have checked the website site and it states -100 +100 volts! Seems high but that’s what the state. www.flysky-cn.com/cvt01-canshu

[@chrisscotty4518]

Ok thanks...my friend told me he also drives 6s without any problems....works

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

@@chrisscotty4518 thanks Chris I have only tested it with 4s batteries.