Hi guys,

I recently picked up Hitec aurora 9 and wanted to upgrade the firmware on the module and radio. Below is what i have done.
System info. - Dell vostro 1500 laptop, 2Gb ram, win7 32bit and HPP-22 programmer(cables, latest software).
Notes:
1. Turn off any anti virus you have installed on the PC (i my case windows security essential).
2. Install or run the program under administrator (switch off wifi or disconnect for the net for safety or virus attacks).
3. At the time of completion of installation or lunching the program make sure to enable anti virus and net connection.
4. Run the program under administrator and HPP-22 software requires net connection to perform updates.
5. Make sure that all the cable are good and signal wires are at right place in the connector(i had issue with the transmitter cable as the red and white wires were wrongly place, see the attached picture for correct placement).

Useful Info.

http://hitecrcd.co.kr/tester/hpp_22.htm
http://hitecrcd.co.kr/tester/hpp-22_maulal.pdf
http://www.hitecrcd.com.tw/download/SystemUpdateManual.pdf
http://hitecrcd.com/support/firmware-software-updates/aurora-9-firmware-updates
http://hitecrcd.com/support/firmware-software-updates/afhss-equipment-updates
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1537292

Videos


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdzYgVBoLUc&list=UUDHViOZr2DWy69t1a9G6K9A

Current version
1. Hitec Aurora 9 Firmware 1.09(0).
2. Spectra 2.4 GHz Module Firmware 3.01.
3. only have Minima 6S (weight 5.43 grams), once i get my hands on other series receiver will update accordingly.
4. Telemetry stuff not at.
5. Mods to accept HK super-micro 2.4Ghz module.

Useful links
http://model-sailplane.sakura.ne.jp/aurora9-01.html
http://model-sailplane.sakura.ne.jp/aurora9-hpp22-01.html
http://model-sailplane.sakura.ne.jp/aurora9-minima01.html
http://model-sailplane.sakura.ne.jp/aurora9-13.html

Interesting videos showing trim/sub-trim-D/R and Expo, i'm sure lot of people will find it useful 

Aurora 9 Servo Reversing -
Aurora 9 Trim and Sub-Trim -
Aurora 9 Dual Rates and Switch Assignment -
Aurora 9 Exponentials -

DIY sensor station for hitec A9

http://www.d68.nl/sensorboard/index.html

I had to sell my Hitec Aurora 9 to my friend and so started looking for a backup unit. Hitec Flash 7 seems to have fit the bill 

also got a Hitec combo module pack, in case i ever decide to start building microstar2000 radio  

4 cell Nimh 1950mah battery pack on flash7

Flash 7 Vs SD-10G  

Where did you get it from?

my brother lives in US, so i picked up the stuff NIB from RCG and he got them to India.

sanjay if you ever decide to upgrade to a better radio, get yourself a Hitec Gen2 radio ( Aurora 9X or Flash 7 or Flash 8 ), STL full range receivers are being sold left and right at RCG for 400-500/- NIB or Barely used. Tower hobbies started selling there own STL compatible 6ch for 20$ or with coupons 16$ shipped new.

I really would love an Aurora 9

Out of reach right now. There is a certain school of thought favouring the Taranis from Frsky though

QuoteI really would love an Aurora 9

but after using my airtronics (non-touch) i kinda find touch not to my taste 

anyway it's a versatile radio and modular and light weight    

Taranis/Frsky system looks good but the price they are selling at is bit high in India.

What About Futaba Or Sanwa Or There are Many other Brands,Right??Just a Thought:)
Regards,
Aman.

well for me its airtronics/sanwa or hitec.

Ohh Well Yes airtronics And Sanwa are also really Good ones.
Regards,
Aman.

another interesting sensor station to go with optima receivers

http://j-log.eu/archive/news/jlog2-hitec/