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Introducing the new RAM3
All the functionality of the RAM2, but about half the size and double the memory!

RAM3 Specifications

  • Size: 3/4" long x 5/8" wide x 3/8" high.

  • Weight: 2-1/4 grams.

  • Resolution: < 1 foot.

  • Sample Rates: 1, 2, 5, or 10 samples/second.

  • Memory: Over 18 hours at the 1 sample/second rate.

  • Interface: RS-232, cable included.

  • Power Supply: 3.1 to 15 volts.

  • Current Draw: 5 milliamps.

  • Operating Temperature: -4F to 140F (-20C to 60C)

 

 

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 Soaring Circuits will be closed the month of August






FlightView 3.3 is now available for download.  The Export function now outputs a standard .CSV file format which may be opened directly with Excel and many other programs.  Click here for the zip file.

 We now have a USB-Serial adapter in house and it works great.  This allows the RAM2 to communicate with your PC via a USB port.  Go to the RAM Development Page for more information.




Browse our Customer Pictures to see the RAM3, RAM2, and RAM installed in various sailplanes.

Check out the Magazine Reviews to see what reviewers have to say about our RAM2.

RAM3 Features

  • Comes complete with everything you need including PC interface cable, FlightView software on CD-ROM, breathable anti-static protective foam wrap, and instruction booklet.

  • Small, light, and easy to use.  Installs in minutes.  Plugs right into your receiver using the detachable lead, or use a separate battery.  Wide supply voltage range lets you power the RAM2 from a single LiPoly cell all the way up to a 12 volt battery.

  • Fine tune winch & hand launches, motor/battery/prop combinations, camber settings, climb & sink rates.

  • Large memory holds a whole day's worth of flying.

  • Requires PC running Win 98/Me/XP/Vista with serial port, or USB port with adapter.

Price: $99

FlightView 3.3 Software

  • Upload, view, and save flight data on your PC.
  • Reload and view previously saved flights.
  • Zoom and pan both time and altitude.
  • Set Start and End markers with the mouse.
  • Set Altitude marker with mouse.
  • Rate of climb/sink window.
  • Delta altitude window.
  • Re-Zero and Tilt functions to correct for barometric drift.
  • Atmospheric temperature compensation for maximum accuracy.
  • Export in standard .CSV file format to view data in your favorite spreadsheet.

Price: Comes with RAM3 or Free Download

 

LiPo Battery Features

  • Ready to plug right into your RAM3.

  • Weighs about 2 grams.

  • 50mAh capacity will power the RAM3 for 9-10 hours.

  • Can be charged at up to a 100mA rate.

  • Comes complete with charging adapter lead.

Price: $15

 

USB/Serial Adapter Features

  • Use your RAM3 with computers with no serial ports.

  • Installs in minutes.

  • Upload your RAM3 data to your favorite laptop.

  • Comes complete with drivers.

  • Works with XP and Vista.

Price: $19

 

 

Simply plug the LiPo battery into the RAM3, fold it back, give it a wrap of foam, and stick it anywhere you want in your model.  Then go fly all day!  Will even fit into tight hand launch fuselages.  The complete self contained package shown above weighs only about 4.5 grams!

S&H in the U.S. is $5 and includes insured First Class Mail.

International S&H is $15 and includes Priority Mail International.
 International customers, go together with a friend and buy 2 RAM3's and pay shipping for 1!

We don't have online ordering up yet so to place an order, please send us an email and we'll get right back to you with price and availability.



Questions and comments may be sent to soaringcircuits@epix.net

Last Update: July 7th, 2008