{"product_id":"rchub-x","title":"RCHub X: USB-to-PPM Converter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/skygadgetsab\/rchub\" title=\"RCHub: USB-to-PPM converter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRCHub X\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is ready to use configurable \u003cstrong\u003eUSB-to-PPM converter\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ewith Bluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo tinkering or soldering needed, it's Plug-n-Play! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer DIY? Download our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skygadgets.shop\/products\/rchub-sd-card-image\"\u003ePre-configured SD Card Image\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRCHub X\u003c\/strong\u003e is an alternative packaging of the original \u003cstrong\u003eRCHub\u003c\/strong\u003e (now \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skygadgets.shop\/products\/rchub\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRCHub Go\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e). \u003cstrong\u003eRCHub X\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed mostly for indoor use with multiple controllers connected simultaneously, think Steering wheel + pedals + shifter for driving an RC car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTerm \u003cstrong\u003eRCHub\u003c\/strong\u003e applies to both \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skygadgets.shop\/products\/rchub-x-usb-to-ppm-converter\"\u003eRCHub X\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRCHub Go\u003c\/strong\u003e as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/skygadgetsab\/rchub\"\u003efirmware\u003c\/a\u003e is the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferences between \"RCHub X\" and \"RCHub Go\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eRCHub X has 4 USB ports, while RCHub Go has only 1 USB port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eRCHub Go has place for 18650 Li-Ion cell for powering it and the connected USB controller at the field, \u003cem\u003eon the go\u003c\/em\u003e, while RCHub X depends on external power, it can be an USB power bank tough, for providing power outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRCHub lets you control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea plane with a stick or H.O.T.A.S.;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea car with a USB steering wheel and pedals;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea mini-quad with a game console controller;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand any combination of above, plus connect a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/ysoldak\/HeadTracker\"\u003ewireless bluetooth head tracker\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB device -\u0026gt; RCHub -\u0026gt; Radio ~\u0026gt; RC model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect your USB input device to RCHub, then RCHub to your Radio's trainer port with AUX cable, put your Radio in \"Master trainer\" mode and let it control your RC model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-discovery USB input devices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecognizes and pre-configures\u003c\/strong\u003e any new USB input device;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003esee Compatibility section below\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 8 devices\u003c\/strong\u003e simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in display\u003c\/strong\u003e with 5-way joystick and 3 buttons for easy use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 16 output channels\u003c\/strong\u003e configurable directly on screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor-coded\u003c\/strong\u003e channel visualisations, by source\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ered - axis,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egreen - button,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblue - bluetooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw data view\u003c\/strong\u003e page\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003esee the raw data your joystick sends, access state of it, deadzones, axis and button numbers\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth \u003c\/strong\u003ewireless PARA trainer support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAutomatically connects to devices that support \u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth PARA trainer\u003c\/strong\u003e protocol and allows you to mix in these channels to PPM output. As such, RCHub can be used as Bluetooth-to-PPM bridge for radios w\/o bluetooth support. Especially convenient when used with wireless \u003cstrong\u003ehead trackers\u003c\/strong\u003e, with or without USB joystick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple firmware updates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/skygadgetsab\/rchub\/releases\"\u003eDownload latest release\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and place the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ccode\u003e.bin\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cspan\u003e file into \"app\" folder on Micro SD card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/skygadgetsab\/rchub?tab=readme-ov-file#user-manual\"\u003eUser manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is available in our repository.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCHub X - electronics and 3D printed case, all soldered and assembled\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi 4B (or 3B or 5, depends on components availability)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay HAT with 5-way joystick and 3 buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5mm AUX socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D printed case (ask if you prefer a different color)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skygadgets.shop\/products\/rchub-sd-card-image\"\u003emicroSD card\u003c\/a\u003e - with pre-flashed firmware and activated firmware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAux cable (~1 meter long) - wired trainer connection to your Radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eController Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCHub is compatible with most USB input devices: flight sticks, steering wheels and game controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can expect RCHub work with any flight stick, throttle and pedals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of verified compatible flight sticks and HOTAS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVKBsim Gladiator EVO KG12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrustmaster T.Flight Stick X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogitech Logitech Extreme 3D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaitek (Logitech) X-56\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCar steering wheels (and pedals) support is trickier. Older and simpler steering wheels and the ones with PC and PS3 modes most probably just work. PS4 and PS5 steering wheels may need a driver installed. Please ask before ordering if you plan to use a newer steering wheel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep dive: RCHub runs on Raspberry Pi, operating system is Linux, kernel version 6.18.34; many USB steering wheels are recognized automatically, but not all. So you can try and check compatibility yourself if you know how (use evtest) or ask before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMind \"Force Feedback\" does not work on your steering wheel connected to RCHub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of verified fully working steering wheels:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogitech G29\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogitech 923 (PC mode works; PS5 needs a driver installed, ask)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrustmaster T150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmitter Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCHub is directly compatible with all radios (transmitters) that have 3.5mm aux trainer port, use PPM protocol and can act as a master (teacher) radio; means most FrSky and Radiomaster stick radios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your radio is not from FrSky or Radiomaster, check what firmware it runs. OpenTX and EdgeTX firmwares have very good trainer support and most probably work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopular beginner \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/skygadgets.shop\/blogs\/posts\/flysky-support-and-trainer-interfaces\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFlysky i6X radio can be easily modified\u003c\/a\u003e to work with RCHub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/radiomasterrc.com\/collections\/surface-radio\/products\/mt12-surface-radio-controller\"\u003eRadiomaster MT12\u003c\/a\u003e is a good entry-level surface (pistol grip) radio that runs on EdgeTX and has 3.5mm aux trainer port, so is directly compatible with RCHub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly \u0026amp; Shipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery RCHub is assembled individually on order. Assembly usually takes 2-3 days and postage takes  3-7 working days, depending where you live. So expect your RCHub delivered to your mailbox earliest couple of days and latest a week after your order is placed. Sometimes a delivery may take longer, in such case a special store-wide announcement will be added.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SkyGadgets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58683900592502,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/5981\/9638\/files\/Orange.jpg?v=1789123308","url":"https:\/\/skygadgets.shop\/products\/rchub-x","provider":"SkyGadgets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}