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MIXES:
Mixes are special programs within the radio that command one or more channels to act together with input from only one
source, such as a stick, slider or knob.
There are a variety of types of mixes.
Types:
• Linear: Most mixes are linear. A 100% linear mix tells the slave servo to do exactly what the master servo is doing, using
100% of the slave channel's range to do so. An example is FLAPERON
to move exactly the same amount. A 50% linear mix would tell the slave servo, for example, to move to 50% of its range
when the master's control is moved 100%. (see p. 50.)
• Offset: An OFFSET
servo is moved to a set percentage of its range. An example of this is AIRBRAKE
• Curve: Curve mixes are mostly used in helicopters, but may also be used in airplanes and gliders. An example is
THROTTLE-NEEDLE
moved. (see p. 62.)
• Delay: Delay mixes are part of a few very special functions that make the servo move to its desired range more slowly.
THROTTLE DELAY (simulates turbine engines, p. 63) and the elevator delay in AIRBRAKE are two examples of this (see p. 61).
DELAY in HELI (see p. 84) is another example that slows the servo movement to the trim settings for the other conditions.
Essentially every feature in the radio's programming is really a mix, with all assignments/programming set up and ready
to use. Additionally, the 8J ACRO
Let's look quickly at a few examples that are features we've already covered. This may help to clarify the mix types and
the importance of mixes.
stick (works in conjunction with dual rate, a linear mix that adjusts the total range). see D/R , EXP , p. 39.
• IDLE-DOWN and THR-CUT are two OFFSET
to move toward idle an additional set percentage to help close the carburetor.
• ELE-TO-FLAP
model loop even tighter than it can on elevator alone. (see p. 59.)
• THROTTLE-NEEDLE mixing is a curve mix (like PROG.MIX 5 to 6
• THROTTLE DELAY
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HELI provides 4
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