Page 1 HoTT.3.en mc-16 mc-20 Programming Manual...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Function fields in the display ........ 34 “Binding” transmitter and receiver ....80 General notices Position indicator ..........34 Range test ............84 Warning and note symbols ......... 3 Entry lockout ............34 Helicopter model ..........88 Safety notices ............
Page 3: Warning And Note Symbols
(Max. 2 ailerons and 2 flaps with the »Servo test« .........   275 to by the user! Any disregard of these instruc- standard 8-channel mc-16 transmitter) »Code lock« .........   276 tions, can affect the safe operation and safety »Helicopter...
Page 4: Safety Notices
If necessary, send the device manufacturer, i.e. for the operation of stances and the battery energy involved, may also concerned to your local Graupner Service Centre; see unmanned remote controlled models. Any other pose acute danger of incineration or even explosion.
Page 5 The receiver and its antennas must be positioned as far ter’s antenna. This means that “pointing” the mc-16 away as possible from drives of any kind. If the model’s WARNING:...
Page 6 For further details about interference filters, refer to the being switched on, and you will lose control and receiver batteries. Graupner RC main catalog or in Internet at of the model. In this case your only recourse Disconnect all power sources from the model when it is www.graupner.de.
Page 7 Therefore Graupner accepts no form of liability for loss, motor to which it is connected. transmitter unit. This is necessary for compliance damage or costs consequential to incorrect usage or with diverse regulations like FCC, ETSI, CE etc.
Page 8: Safety Notices And Handling Regulations For Lithium-Ion (Liio) And Lithium-Polymer (Lipo) Batteries
• Under these conditions Graupner LiIo-/LiPo bat- These instructions are to be safeguarded. If the unit is teries can be charged with a maximum of 2 C (the •...
Page 9 In the vicinity of, or while handling, Damaged or useless cells are hazardous waste items defective and may no longer be used! Graupner LiIo-/LiPo batteries, avoid electrically con- and must be appropriately disposed. Storage ducting surfaces because of the danger of creating General warning notices LiIo-/LiPo cells should have a 10 …...
Page 10: Environmental Protection Notices
This manual serves only as a source of infor- mation and can be changed without prior notifi cation. Graupner accepts no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies which may be contained in the information section of this manual.
Page 11 For your notes...
Page 12: Foreword
Both these HoTT systems can easily be used to oper- content in a simple organization. The clear, compre- developed by Graupner is a synthesis of know-how, ate all current model types, whether your preference is hensible program structure permits a beginner to...
Page 13: Remote Control Set Description
2,4-GHz-Graupner-HoTT technology (Hopping Telemetry Transmission) • Integrated Graupner HoTT 2.4 GHz transmission system • The high-speed primary processor is used for data transfer, ensuring ultra-fast response times. No additional delays through detours via a module processor.
Page 14 2,4-GHz-Graupner-HoTT technology (Hopping Telemetry Transmission) • Fail-safe, free channel assignment (channel map- • Fail-safe, free channel assignment (channel map- • SUPER SERVO menu with a perfect overview of all • SUPER SERVO menu with a perfect overview of all...
Page 15 Sv 3+8 (which immediately makes two coupled select the appropriate program. (Standard only on elevator servos available without using free mixers mc-20 HoTT, optional on the mc-16 HoTT.) or dual mixers) • Flight phase switching cutoff delay: the delay time • Expanded transmitter control menu: single-sided can be switched off for individual channels on a centre offset facility.
Page 16 2,4-GHz-Graupner-HoTT technology (Hopping Telemetry Transmission) The No. 33016 set includes The No. 33020 set includes • Microcomputer transmitter mc-16 HoTT with • Microcomputer transmitter mc-20 HoTT with built-in LiIo transmitter battery 1s4p/4000 mAh/3.7 V built-in LiIo transmitter battery 1s6p/6000 mAh/3.7 V...
Page 17: Technical Data
Technical data HoTT and HoTT transmitter GR-12L HoTT receiver (No. S1012) GR-24 HoTT receiver (No. 33512) mc-16 mc-20 Frequency band 2.4 … 2.4835 GHz Operating voltage 3.6 … 8.4 V* Operating voltage 3.6 … 8.4 V* Modulation FHSS Current draw...
Page 18: General Operating Notices
B a t t . m u s t Flug 0:00 Never use any tery, Graupner automatic chargers can also be used. r e - «normal » other type or make of plug-type charger, nor a The table below shows a selection of these chargers.
Page 19: Removing The Transmitter's Battery
Other charger units and details about the listed chargers can be of the connector is at the bottom, as shown in the found in the Graupner RC main catalog or in Internet at charged at a current rate in excess of 1 A, then it is www.graupner.de.
Page 20: Opening The Transmitter Housing
It may be better if see the holder for a CR 2032 battery on the circuit unexperienced users ask a Graupner Service board below the aerial base, slightly left of centre: Important notices: location to take care of the procedures described •...
Page 21: Stick Conversions
Stick conversions Brake spring and ratchet Joystick restoring force The outboard screw of the two marked in the next The joystick’s restoring force can also be adjusted to Neutralization figure adjusts the braking force and the inboard screw the pilot’s preference. The adjustment is located next to Both the left and the right joystick can be configured adjusts the strength of the ratchet for the respective the return springs, see markings in the figure below.
Page 22: Stick Length Adjustment
HoTT transmitter set in- Description justed to adapt these transmitter controls to the pilot’s cludes a strong support system for the attachment of 71.26 Transmitter straps, Graupner HoTT preference. a neckstrap. The HoTT transmitter can be mc-16 72.40 Transmitter straps, deluxe Hold the lower half of the knurled grip in place then turn retro-fi tted with the transmitter support system, No.
Page 23: Transmitter Description Front Side
Option wells for switches and buttons: BATTERY: illuminates when voltage is suffi cient The following are fi tted as standard: The following are fi tted as standard: illuminates during RF radiation mc-16 mc-16 HoTT: HoTT: 2 three-position switches 2 three-position switches WARNING: blinks, for example, when "Throttle too...
Page 24: Face-Side Connectors
(No. 32032.4). securely into their respective sockets The two-pole DSC socket fitted as standard to and use only the prescribed 2-pole TRS Maximum permissible charging current with Graupner HoTT and mc-20 HoTT transmitters serves both connector plugs on the DSC-side.
Page 25: Data Jack
Smart-Box, No. 33700. Details about the Smart-Box included in the set) An appropriate symbol will appear can be found with the given product in the Graupner in the basic display when a headset is connected: RC main catalogue or in Internet at www.graupner.de.
Page 26: Card Slot
Card slot micro SD and micro SDHC The volume of signals and voice output sent to the The transmitter’s card slot for type micro-SD and GRAUBELE 0:00 headset can be adjusted individually in the lines “Voice micro-SDHC memory cards becomes accessible once 0:00 volume”, “Vario volume”, and “Beeps volume”...
Page 27 There is a PC program available on the trans- ps://www.graupner.de/en/service/prod- After you have carried out an “Import from mitter’s download web page at www.graupner.de with uct_registration.aspx to ensure that SD card” it is absolutely essential to check which the stored data can be evaluated on a compat- you are constantly informed of important soft- all the model functions with great care.
Page 28: Mini-Usb Connector
50. The PC software required, as well as the suitable USB driver, can be found on the download page for the given product on the Graupner website at www.graupner.de. Once the necessary driver and software is installed on the PC, this USB connection can be used to update the transmitter or even just to set the transmitter’s date...
Page 29: Bottom Side Transmitter Interior
Bottom side transmitter interior (The illustration shows the mc-20 HoTT transmitter.) Socket for optional Bluetooth module No. 33002.5 Lithium battery CR2032 (not rechargeable) Independent backup for the transmitter's date and time settings, see »Info display« menu on page 278. RF modul Sockets for optional transmitter controls and switches (In principle you can connect the switches in any...
Page 30: Display And Keypad
Fail Safe Model memory location = select/confi rm pupil be re- setup touched for about 1 s: Changeover between 1 … 20 mc-16 signal! high! charged!! t.b.d. telemetry menu and basic display mc-20 : 1 … 24 = scroll in one of the four directions with every tap (, , , )
Page 31: Operating The "Data Terminal
• In contrast to the four-way buttons of the such as through the model selection list or the mc-16 HoTT transmitter, which are multi-function list or within menus though the “pressed” in the same way as micro- menu‘s lines.
Page 32: Shortcuts
Shortcuts The following key combinations can be used to directly • Entry lockout Model select call up certain menus and options: Entry lockout is activated and deactivated from the Copy / Erase • CLEAR base screen by simultaneously touching the Suppress menus keys for about 2 s.
Page 33: Concealed Menu Columns
Concealed menu columns Some menus have concealed columns to improve legibility. Menus with concealed columns can be recog- 100% 100% nized by virtue of a triangle pointing to the right in the 100% 100% bottom left corner of the screen. For example, in the 100% 100% menu »Servo settings«: 100% 100%...
Page 34: Function Fields In The Display
Function fields in the display Position indicator Entry lockout CLR, SEL, STO, SET, SYM, ASY, POS, INC/DEC buttons CTL 5 and 6 Depending on the given menu, certain function fields When you operate one of the two INC/DEC buttons On the HoTT transmitter it is available a lock- mc-20 will appear on the bottom display line:...
Page 35: Warning Notices
Warning notices • Is the “wireless teacher/pupil connection” that was Warning notices F a i l S a f e Failsafe has not yet active when the transmitter was last used to be s e t u p B a t t . m u s t been activated continued, ACT or switched off INH? t .
Page 36: Hidden Mode
The given active language packet can be swapped out must be either with the PC program available as a download from the transmitter’s web page at www.graupner.de or with the SD card, as described below. Transmitter description - Hidden mode...
Page 37: Change Of Display Language
HoTT   contents of the SD card’s “VoiceFile” directory on transmitter in the Download section at www.graupner. a PC or laptop. FIRMWARE UPDATE Navigate by pressing the central key of the right Change display language four-way button on the selection side of the “Firmware...
Page 38: Stick Calibration
FILE LIST produce four 0 % results and eight 100 % results then The screen of the standard eight-channel mc-16 your transmitter’s sticks are optimally calibrated. You HoTT shows correspondingly fewer channels. can terminate this process then, if appropriate, delete the model memory just created.
Page 39: Bluetooth Initialization
Otherwise jump (as described at the outset of the pre- STICK CALIBRATION LEVER CALIBRATION vious double page) to the “STICK CALIBRATION” line CONTRAST CONTRAST     in the »SECRET MODE« menu then briefly touch the LANGUAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH centre key of the right four-way button.
Page 40: Telemetry Data Display
HoTT, dis- ic displays described below must be accepted RX–SPG.:4.8 AIR ESC placed shortly afterwards by the Graupner logo and CH OUTPUT TYPE:ONCE if they have been properly connected before the transmitter name … turning on the receiver on this and afterwards also …...
Page 41 General-Air module, No. 33611. More details RECEIVER about these modules can be found in the appendix or in Internet at www.graupner.de in the web page for the RX–S QUA: 100% given product. RX–S STR: 100% RX–dBm: –33dBm Depending on how this module is equipped with sen- TX–dBm: –33dBm...
Page 42 associated temperatures. If attached, this display depicts currently measured Battery and consumption indicators voltage and temperature from a temperature/voltage The inverse display between “BAT1” and “BAT2” visual- 0.0V sensor, No. 33612 or 33613, connected to “T(EMP)2” izes the quality of the incoming signal from the trans- 0.0A of the General-Engine module (No. 33610) or the Gen- mitter in%.
Page 43 H = balancer connection 2 More details about this module can be found in the Cell0=0.00V appendix or in Internet at www.graupner.de in the web page for the given product. Depending on how this module is equipped with sen- sors, this screen can permanently display the data If the corresponding sensor is available, this screen dis- shown in the adjacent table.
Page 44 Micro-copter display ACCU Vario 0.0V 0.0V Alt: 0:00 Dir: 0° 0.0A 0mAh 0mAh 0km/h 0° This display depicts current voltage, current current This screen displays the data generated by a HoTT- If attached, this display will depict the altitude (in m) compatible micro-copter.
Page 45 VARIO Micro-copter display Vario 0.0V Alt: RX–S QUA: 100% RX–S ST : 100% RECEIVER 0:00 Dir: 0° RX–dBm: GENERAL 33dBm 0mAh TX–dBm: ELECT. AIR 33dBm V–PACK: VARIO 10ms 0km/h 0° RX–SPG.:4.8 AIR ESC CH OUTPUT TYPE:ONCE This screen displays the data generated by a HoTT- If attached, this display will depict altitude relative to m/1s RXSQ...
Page 46 RX–SPG.:4.8 AIR ESC Any messages from the micro-copter sensor are dis- ality of the mc-16 and mc-20 HoTT has been CH OUTPUT TYPE:ONCE played in the bottom line of the screen, which is empty extended: Once out of what ever reason, the in the screen-shot shown above.
Page 47 This screen displays the data generated by a brushless Vario RPM display speed controller with internal telemetry, No. 33718 to 33770 and 33850 (correct at time these instructions were revised), which is connected to the receiver. Regardless of any regulator values the operating tem- perature and the maximum temperature reached in the current energizing period of a telemetry-capable elec- tric motor is visualized in the second line of the display.
Page 48: Commissioning The Transmitter
270, is underrun. of the transmitter and the front display the Graupner will display a similar indication of signal strength for this logo and type designation of the sender is displayed: reception of the receiver’s transmitted signal (>M...
Page 49 (between the transmitter and the model • Up to eight servos can be operated with the containing the receiver) until the indicators are GR-16 receiver supplied in the mc-16 HoTT again “normal”. set; this receiver is supplied already bound to the first model memory.
Page 50: Transmitter Firmware Updates
• If this link does not work, you can achieve the Turn on your transmitter with switched off RF. Change same information: www.graupner.de => Ser- to the submenu “Firmware Update” menu “hidden vice & Support => Update and Revision History mode”...
Page 51: Restoring The Transmitter Software
Restoring the transmitter software If a firmware update of the station have failed, or the transmitter software “hang” and allows the transmitter may also no longer on the “POWER” switch off, then please disconnect the transmitter battery connector and plug it after a few seconds. Leave the transmitter off! Download in this case download an actual software package from the Internet and unzip it on your PC or...
Page 52: Receiver Initialization
Please take the To be able to connect to the transmitter, a Graupner time to familiarize yourself Servo connections and polarity HoTT receiver must be “connected” to “his” Graupner with this sensitive behaviour.
Page 53: Receiver Firmware Updates
3 seconds and starts to light A deliberate RESET is recommended, especially found in Internet on the Graupner website at www. red constant after this break. if a receiver is to be “transferred” into another graupner.de under the downloads for the particular...
Page 54: Secure Receiver Settings
50, downloaded from the Internet GR-24 receivers supplied in the sets are intended for Regardless of which Graupner receiver system you and unzipped on the PC or laptop software package the battery connection. The power supply is passed use, the procedure is always the same.
Page 55 3. Mount servos on rubber bushes/spacers with hol- the destruction of possibly connected components and low brass bearings to protect them from vibration. the immediate loss of warranty claims. Do not tighten the fastening screws down too tight The sequence in which servos are connected to the as this would negate the vibration protection to be receiver depends on the type of model.
Page 56: Receiver Power Supply
0:00 Servos present another possible problem source. Even cable break, but also ensure more power to the con- 0:00 rather small servos like a Graupner/JR DS-281 can nected servos. «normal » draw up to 0.75 A of current when it is blocks under If a separate battery is connected to each receiver bat- 3.9V...
Page 57 – higher – voltage range. the receiver’s battery for charging. If the battery in the found in the Graupner RC main catalog or in Please note however that practically all model is connected by way of an No. 3046, 3934, Internet at www.graupner.de.
Page 58: Definitions Of Terms
The proportional operating elements produce a direct pendent of its signal path – as a signal intended to sides of the front screen on both mc-16 effect on servos which is commensurate with the con- affect a given control function. For example, this could mc-20 HoTT transmitters.
Page 59 (e. g. switch on/off of a stopwatch for acquisition of model run time, automatic extension of spoilers and other possibilities), four control switches have been integrated into HoTT and HoTT mc-16 mc-20 Term definitions...
Page 60: Physical Control, Switch And Control Switch Assignments
Maximum fl exibility is offered by the Hott and Note: Special features of SW 16 + 17 / SW 18 + 19 mc-16 HoTT system when it comes to assigning The software only detects the transmitter mc-20 control after it has moved a certain distance:...
Page 61 used as an input for another logical switch func- M o v e d e s i r e d s w i t c h tion. Refer to the appropriate menu for more de- t o O N p o s i t i o n tails about this.
Page 62: Digital Trim
Digital trim Functional description and description of C1 cut-off Digital trim with visible and audible indicators 1. Winged models 2. Helicopter models C1 trimming has a special cut-off trim function intend- In addition to the “Cut-off trim“ function described Both sticks are equipped for digital trimming. When you ed especially for combustion motors.
Page 63 For your notes...
Page 64: Winged Models
Winged models Convenient support is provided for up to four aileron ated with two separate servos then settings can be and each are convertible between the two variations on servos and four flap servos on normal models or, for made for differentiated control of all aileron and flap a specific flight-phase basis.
Page 65: Receiver Layout
Because of orientation differences for installed servos Installation notices … and tail plane type “V tail unit” and their rudder linkages, the actuating direction of Servos MUST be connected to the receiver Free or right flap 2 or aux. function some servos may be initially backward.
Page 66: Helicopter Models
10. Swashplate rotation provided by the HoTT and HoTT. mc-16 mc-20 phase, in the »MIX active/phase« menu. Four dual 11. Swashplate limiter Six flight phases plus autorotation are available within a mixers are also available (»Dual mixers«...
Page 67: Receiver Layout
All menus relevant to helicopter models are marked in Notice for those transitioning from older Graup- Receiver allocation for helicopter models with ner systems: 1 to 3 swashplate servos the “program descriptions“ section with a helicopter In comparison to previous receiver layouts, symbol …...
Page 68: Loading A New Memory Location
Detail program description Loading a new memory location Anyone who has worked through to this part of the Model select manual has certainly already tried out a bit of program- G R12 free Copy / Erase   ming. Nevertheless a detailed description of every free Suppress menus ...
Page 69 … will appear for several seconds as notifi ca- page 102. Select model type tion that a binding connection to a receiver is “not For winged aircraft models, select “None” to deac- available”. A brief tap on the centre key of the tivate this message if you have no motor to enter.
Page 70 The menu descriptions below are arranged in the se- DSC Output PPM10 quence individual menus are listed in the multi-function list. However, since the mc-16 HoTT and mc-20 It should be noted here once again that, in the interest HoTT transmitter types covered by this manual differ...
Page 71: Model Select
Model select Call up model 1 … 20 ( mc-16 ) or 1 … 24 ( mc-20 This option is available on both transmit- the display is briefl y hidden afterward automatically. throttle limiter – by default, the right-side propor- ter types.
Page 72: Copy / Erase
Copy / Erase Erase model, copy model  model, copy from or to SD card, copy fl ight phases This option is available on both transmit- Note: Note: ter types. If the currently active model memory is to be 16 20 Attention! erased, a model type “Winged”...
Page 73   the memory card in the \\Models\mc-16 respec- into the selected model memory destination. tively \\Models\mc-20 folder with a fi lename for- After confi rming the selected model memory with a tap Note: mat of “aModelname.mdl”...
Page 74 will be replaced during the copy process with a til- Note: … appears instead of a screen for model de (~). The export date posted at the right end of selection, there is no SD card in the trans- each model name line is represented in the mitter’s card slot, see page 26.
Page 75 Copy fl ight phase Copy to phase: Select the “Copy fl ight phase” sub-menu with the  selection keys of the left or right four-way button then tap on the key. => => Erase model => => Copy model–>model => Expor t to SD …...
Page 76: Suppress Codes
Suppress menus Suppression of menus in the multifunction list The option to be suppressed/displayed is selected with This option is available on both transmit- ter types. the selection keys of the left or right four-way button 16 20 then its status is switched over with a tap on the centre Use the ...
Page 77: Suppress Models
Suppress models Suppression of model memory locations This option is available on the mc-20 MR12 GRAUBELE HoTT transmitter only. 16 20 STARLET MR12 BELL47G M–––   Use the  selection keys on the left or free right four-way button to select the »Sup- ...
Page 78: Base Setup Model
Base setup model Model-specific base settings for winged aircraft models This option is available on both transmit- Stick mode ! " # $ % & ’ ( ) + , – . / 0 1 2 3 ter types. 16 20 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ;...
Page 79: Binding Type
“bound” model memory is left of the synonym An “unbound” model memory can be changed at any for the receiver type in the menu “Model select” To be able to connect to the transmitter, Graupner time from the default preset memory specific HoTT recognizable: HoTT receiver must be connected to at least one transmitter-specific synchronization, and vice versa.
Page 80: Binding" Transmitter And Receiver
Base setup model Multiple receivers per model can be bound if desired, Use the  selection keys of the left or right four-way Mod.name GRAUBELE whereby respective mc-16 HoTT and mc-20 button to move into the “Module” line: Stick mode Finding...
Page 81 RF module as described on the page in section “RF «nor mal » If your transmitter is fi tted with a non-Graupner exter- 4.0V module”. Afterward, return again to the “Module” line nal RF module connected to the DSC / Data socket, 0:12h and restart the binding process as described above.
Page 82 The “BIND” column in the right-hand column can be The lines of the “Receiver output” and “Range test” op- used to initiate the “Bind” process of the non-Graupner You can now select “6” or “8” channels using the right- tions (described below) are also suppressed, as are all system –...
Page 83 As already mentioned in the introduction to the sec- … then there is no bound receiver within range. BUT CAUTION: tion entitled “Binding receivers”, mc-16 HoTT and If the case may be, switch the RF module or/and If, for example, “2AIL” has been specifi ed in the...
Page 84: Range Test
Note: and the maximum number of lines (outputs) available The maximum number of lines (outputs) Perform a range test on the Graupner HoTT system reflects the maximum number of servos which can be available reflects the maximum number of according to the following instructions. If necessary, connected to the receiver in question.
Page 85 LED just to the right of the main switch Cut off your area’s Graupner service partner. on the transmitter, marked RF, will begin to blink; this 10. Perform the range test before each fl ight and, in do- Note: will also be accompanied by acoustic tones.
Page 86 HoTT transmitters as an emergency mc-20 Base setup model Base setup model OFF function as well as an alternative “cut-off trim”, see RF transmit RF transmit “digital trims” on page 62. RF Range Test 99sec RF Range Test 99sec This motor OFF position (Thr. CutOff) is specified in DSC Output PPM10 DSC Output...
Page 87 the transmitter is switched on. In contrast, the “slot time” – see page 159 – is always reset to the starting value when the transmitter is switched on. A simultaneous tap on the  or  keys of the right four-way button (CLEAR) will reset the display to “yes”.
Page 88: Helicopter Model
Base setup model Model-specific base settings for helicopter models This option is available on both transmit- Stick mode ! " # $ % & ’ ( ) + , – . / 0 1 2 3 ter types. 16 20 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ;...
Page 89: Binding Type
One, possibly unintentional, operating on an unal- HoTT located model space is not therefore possible. To be able to connect to the transmitter, Graupner Binding type • The HoTT synchronization behavior of a copied or HoTT receiver must be connected to at least one...
Page 90: Binding" Transmitter And Receiver
Multiple receivers per model can be bound if desired, Mod.name STARLET button to move into the “Module” line: whereby respective HoTT and mc-16 mc-20 Stick mode Finding... HoTT programs offer the potential for managing up to The marker frame will be positioned by default to the...
Page 91 Drop down two lines in the screen and switch off the 4.0V RF module as described on the page in section “RF If your transmitter is fi tted with a non-Graupner exter- 0:12h module”. Afterward, return again to the “Module” line nal RF module connected to the DSC / Data socket, and restart the binding process as described above.
Page 92 The “BIND” column in the right-hand column can be The lines of the “Receiver output” and “Range test” op- used to initiate the “Bind” process of the non-Graupner You can now select “6” or “8” channels using the right- tions (described below) are also suppressed, as are all system –...
Page 93 As already mentioned in the introduction to the sec- keys of the right four-way button to select the desired trol channels of the mc-16 HoTT transmitter, and the tion entitled “Binding receivers”, mc-16 HoTT and input channel’s respective transmitter output, see page...
Page 94: Range Test
• If instead, the message ... within a distance of less than 100 m. Perform a range test on the Graupner HoTT system Program description - Base setup models | Helicopter models...
Page 95 “PPM16” channels 1 … 8, for “PPM18” channels 1 … your area’s Graupner service partner. reduced and the green LED just to the right of the 9 and for “PPM24” channels 1 … 12.
Page 96 The current value will be displayed, it will have absolute priority over all other flight- Within the framework of autorotation settings for the e. g.: phase switches: mc-16 HoTT and mc-20 HoTT transmitter’s heli- copter program, there are parameters for an emergen-...
Page 97 • If the percentage value specified for the middle col- Programming procedure Base setup model umn is greater than the current servo position, i. e. To change the throttle servo’s preset “cut-off” position, DSC Output PPM10 the current servo position lies below the threshold, tap on the centre key of the right four-way button.
Page 98: Model Type
Model type Establishing winged aircraft model type the transmitter is switched on. This option is available on both transmit- • “none“ ter types. In contrast, the “slot time” – see page 159 – is always For operation of a model without a propulsion. 16 20 reset to the starting value when the transmitter is The warning “Throttle too high”, see page 35, is...
Page 99 • “Delta/fl” … on the transmitter with the standard eight mc-16 channels: If you choose “2 AIL” in the “Aile / flaps” line – see After selecting the “Tail type” line with the  selec- below – then your model requires one servo in each tion keys of the left or right four-way button, the corre- No.
Page 100 »Control adjust« menu in the case of the standard • Brake offset values with a “-” prefix will cause flaps HoTT eight-channel transmitter. Inputs 7, 8 mc-16 affected by the “Brake settings” option of the »Wing or 9 are available for the same purpose on the twelve- mixers«...
Page 101 For your notes...
Page 102: Helicopter Type
Helicopter type Establishing helicopter model type of the left or right-hand four-way button to move to the This option is available on both transmit- • “2 Servo” ter types. “Swashplate type” line: 16 20 Use the  selection keys on the left or ...
Page 103 The “yes” entry will prevent undesired side effects such • “3Sv (2Nick)” as pitch change due to a roll function or tension be- tween swashplate servo rods. This type of tension can arise when effected servos strain for different displacement positions due to travel which deviates from one another.
Page 104 These mean: Pitch min Expo throttle limit • “front” After selecting the »Pitch min.« (pitch minimum) line After selecting the “Expo thro lim.” line with the  with the  selection keys of the left or right four-way minimum pitch setting when the pitch stick (C1) is selection keys of the left or right four-way button, the button, the entry field will be framed: “forward”, i.
Page 105 For your notes...
Page 106: Servo Adjustment
Servo adjustment Servo direction, midpoint, travel and limit Stick movement This option is available on both transmit- 2. If necessary, use the  selection keys of the left Servo direction ter types. or right four-way button to reach the desired co lumn normal 16 20 then, if desired, move the respective control out of...
Page 107 Column 4, “– trv +” Important: To set asymmetric travel, the respective control (stick, In contrast to settings made with the »Con- proportional control or switch) is to be moved to the 100% 100% trol adjust« menu, all settings made in this side where it is to be set such that the marker frame 100% 100% menu affect exclusively the respective servo,...
Page 108 Setting stick mode 1 through 4 By default this means that the base display of the This option is available on the mc-20 Ch.1 0.0s 0.0s mc-16 HoTT and mc-20 HoTT transmitters looks HoTT transmitter only. 16 20 Aile 0.0s 0.0s...
Page 109 Column “St” Column “- time +” The four digital trim switch-keys shift the neutral point The rate of control signal change with respect to the of the respective stick in the given direction by one speed of stick motion can be influenced by the entries adjustable increment, as set here, for each “click”.
Page 110: Stick Mode
Setting stick mode 1 through 4 By default this means that the base display of the This option is available on the mc-20 Thr. 0.0s 0.0s mc-16 HoTT and mc-20 HoTT transmitters looks HoTT transmitter only. 16 20 Roll 0.0s 0.0s...
Page 111 trim controls for the lines “Roll”, “Pitch ax” and “Tail In the case of side-separate settings, the stick is to be Thr. 0.0s 0.0s rot.” can be switched over from “Gobal” to “Phase” moved to the respective side so that the inverse video Roll 0.0s 0.0s...
Page 112: Winged Model
Although the basic hardware features of the mc-16 ated via the relevant operating element. outputs 5 and upper will initially remain inactive in their...
Page 113 right four-way button (CLEAR) will any setting made but – in contrast to a position-related proportion- Switch assignment back to its respective default value. al control – the trim values are retained even if you If the input is to be actuated like a switch module, the switch models.
Page 114 Erasing a transmitter control or switch assignment To set symmetric travel, i. e. control-side independent ––– travel, the respective operating element (transmitter A simultaneous tap on the  or  keys of the right ––– control or switch) is to be put into a position in which four-way button (CLEAR) while on an input line with –––...
Page 115 +100% +100% 0.0s 0.0s +100% +88% 0.0s 0.0s +100% +100% 0.0s 0.0s +100% +100% 0.0s 0.0s nor mal normal – travel + – time + Another brief tap on the centre key of the right To set an asymmetric time delay, move the given trans- four-way button will complete the entry.
Page 116: Control Adjust
Control adjust Basic procedure for transmitter control and switch assignment This option is available on both transmit- • HoTT mc-16 ––– ter types. • two 3-way switches (SW 5/6 & 11/12) 16 20 Thro ––– • two proportional sliders on the middle console, Use the selection keys on the left or right ...
Page 117 While this may appear a bit awkward at first glance … Basic procedure ––– this is the only way to ensure a completely free selec- 1. Use the  selection keys of the left or right four- Thro ––– tion from among “additional” operating elements while, way button to select the desired input: In5, Thro, Gyro –––...
Page 118 Use the selection keys to move into the column above The display will now present the given switch number Transmitter control assignment switch symbol label. Briefly tap the centre together with a symbol indicating the given switch Use the selection keys to move into the column la- key of the right four-way button to activate the option direction, for example: belled SEL.
Page 119 Column 6, “– time +” +100% +100% Each of the function inputs In5, Thro, Gyro or Lim. or Thro ––– Thro +100% +100% In5, Thro, Gyro, In8 … 11 or Lim. can be assigned a Gyro ––– Gyro +100% +100% symmetrical or asymmetric time delay of between 0 –––...
Page 120 Another brief tap on the centre key of the right “Thro(ttle)” “Gyro” four-way button will complete the entry. ––– ––– A simultaneous tap on the  or  keys of the right Thro ––– Thro ––– four-way button (CLEAR) will reset the changed pa- Gyro –––...
Page 121 If the model is flying forward at high speed or hovering On the mc-16 HoTT transmitter the obvious choice in a powerful headwind, the net result of the stabilizing as transmitter control for the gyro is one of the two...
Page 122: Throttle Limit Function
“without idle-up” – because the given options of the Conversely, the throttle servo or speed controller can Firmware version V1103 and higher transmitters mc-16 HoTT and mc-20 HoTT offers only open up to its full-throttle position if the throttle From this firmware version if the input is “Lim.”...
Page 123: Basic Idle Setting
+16% four-way button, Bear in mind that servo output 6 Point +16% Note: controls the throttle servo on the mc-16 HoTT and nor mal Since throttle trim has no effect if the throttle mc-20 HoTT transmitters! limiter is open, its position here is meaning- To confi gure a smooth transition from the idle trim to less.
Page 124 Bear in mind that servo output 6 controls the rotary vane path as idle. by a switch rather than, as preset, with the right-side throttle servo on the transmitters mc-16 HoTT That is, only in this area, the marker line is set and proportional rotary slider.
Page 125: Throttle Limit In Combination With "Ar" In The »Stick Mode« Menu
Throttle limit in combination with “AR” in the »Stick mode« menu As already described on page 110, the digital trim of »Helicopter type« (page 102) the throttle / collective pitch stick is only active in the Heli type “Auto-rotation” flight phase, assuming that you have Linear.
Page 126: Dual Rate / Expo
This is carried out in the »Channel 1 curve« opportunity to link the triggering of Dual Rate and Expo menu, which is available on the mc-16 HoTT and the functions to a single switch: this offers many advan- mc-20 HoTT transmitter;...
Page 127 Once the value field has been activated with a brief Dual Rate function Exponential function tap on the key of the right four-way button, use If a switchover between two variants is desired, assign If you wish to program the Expo function, use the the selection keys of the left or right four-way button to a switch in the column labelled with the switch...
Page 128 concerned. Some examples of Expo values: Now, with a brief tap on the centre key of the right four-way button, activate the switch assignment and Whichever switch has been assigned … the respective Expo = +100% Expo = +50% Expo = –100% change to the expanded switches then use the selec- switch will appear in the display together with a switch tion keys to move on to the previously defined “C3”...
Page 129 ––– 100% 111% ––– 100% DUAL normal Note: The vertical dashed line shows the current elevator stick position. Set the Expo values as necessary in the same manner. Program description - Dual Rate / Expo | Winged models...
Page 130: Helicopter Model
The corresponding input field is shown highlighted. mable points. This is carried out in the »Channel 1 functions. 4. Use the selection keys of the right four-way button curve« menu, which is available on the mc-16 HoTT to set the desired value. and the mc-20 HoTT transmitter;...
Page 131 Once the value field has been activated with a brief Dual Rate function Exponential function tap on the key of the right four-way button, use If a switchover between two variants is desired, assign If you wish to program the Expo function, use the the selection keys of the left or right four-way button to a switch in the column labelled with the switch...
Page 132 concerned. Some examples of Expo values: Now, with a brief tap on the centre key of the right four-way button, activate the switch assignment and Whichever switch has been assigned … the respective Expo = +100% Expo = +50% Expo = –100% change to the expanded switches then use the selec- switch will appear in the display together with a switch tion keys to move on to the previously defined “C3”...
Page 133 Roll ––– 100% Nick 111% Tail ––– 100% DUAL nor mal The vertical dashed line shows the current nick stick position. Set the Expo values as neces- sary in the same manner.. Program description - Dual Rate / Expo | Helicopter models...
Page 134 Channel 1 curve Control characteristics for throttle/spoiler stick The control curve can be defined by up to 6 points This option is available on both transmit- Ch1 cur ve ter types. (termed “reference points” below) placed anywhere 16 20 Cur ve along the path of stick travel.
Page 135 independently of the control position. use the selection keys on the right four-way button to Changing reference point values reposition the active point horizontally or vertically as Move the stick into the range of the reference point Ch1 cur ve you wish: that is to be changed: “L”...
Page 136 This “jagged” curve profile can be smoothed automati- cally simply by pressing a button. Starting from the situation in the previous illustration, first press the button of the right-hand four-way button to conclude the procedure. Use the Select but- ton  of the right-hand four-way button to move up to the Value field of the “Curve”...
Page 137: Channel 1 Curve
Channel 1 curve Control characteristics for throttle/collective pitch stick While the on-screen graph considerably simplifies the In the example above, the stick is at 0 % of control This option is available on both transmit- ter types. process of setting and adjusting the reference points, travel and also generates an output signal of 0 %, since 16 20 we recommend that you set fewer reference points to...
Page 138 point number and the associated value are superim- Trim point function Ch1 cur ve posed in the “Point” line, you can activate the Value Alternatively, jumping through active reference points, Trim offset field by pressing the central button of the right- in ascending or descending order, can be done with Input hand four-way button, then erase it by simultaneously...
Page 139 Smoothing the Channel 1 curve Ch1 cur ve In the example below, sample reference points have Cur ve been set: Input –50% reference point 1 to 0 %, Output Point reference point 2 to +25 % and normal reference point 3 to -75 % as described in the last section: Note: Ch1 cur ve...
Page 140: Switch Display
Switch display Displaying switch positions This option is available as standard on the Note: mc-20 HoTT transmitter only. Switch numbering 1 to 15 as shown here 16 20 corresponds to the labeling of switch plug-in Use the selection keys of the left or right ...
Page 141: Control Switches
Channel 1 cur ve the 5th column. 8. Exit from the menu with a tap on the centre Switch display The programs of the transmitters mc-16 HoTT and key of the left four-way button . Control switch mc-20 HoTT are equipped with a total of four so-...
Page 142 Resetting a control switch back to “free” Note: Control switch Do not, however, set a switching point at a To reset a control switch back to “free”, make sure the +85% ––– transmitter control’s travel end-point, since display is as below … –––...
Page 143 Combining a control switch with a switch Combining two control switches C o n t r o l / L o g i c / f i x s w The control switch can be overridden by a further For more complex applications, however, it can prove switch, so that e.
Page 144: Logical Switches
Logical switches Programming logical switches This option is available on the mc-20 L o g i c a l s w i t c h L o g i c a l s w i t c h HoTT transmitter only. 16 20 –––...
Page 145 Model time 12:34h ––– Batt. time 1:23h Stop Centr :Flight Alar m Remark about inverted switches: Selection of an inverted switch for a switch assignment, e. g “L1i” instead of “L1”, simply specifies the opposite switch direction (state), i. e. non-inverted usage results in a certain switch activating a particular function when it is in its switched-on state but inverted usage results in a certain switch activating a particular function when it...
Page 146: How Is A Flight Phase Programmed
During a flight, you will often want to apply different settings – e. g. flap or trim settings for a fixed-wing air- … transmitter HoTT: … transmitter HoTT: mc-16 mc-16 craft or collective pitch and throttle servo settings for a Menu Page Menu Page helicopter –...
Page 147 All other menus are model-specific and thus cannot be programmed separately for each flight phase. Ac- cordingly, changes you make in all other menus apply uniformly to all flight phases for that specific model. In some cases it may be desirable to use the »Suppress codes«...
Page 148   for programming; their only purpose is to help you to phases a name and also assign a period of time for a ters mc-16 HoTT and mc-20 HoTT identify which phase is active at any time and are thus (soft) transition into each phase.
Page 149 Column “Motor” GRAUBELE 0:00 Brake settings 0:00 Crow Note: «Speed » Time1 D.red This column is only available if “forward/back” 3.9V 0:00.0 Elevat cur ve is present in the “Motor on C1” line of the 5.5V 2:22h nor mal »Model type« menu. AILE Pha1 Normal...
Page 150 Example: Pha1 Nor mal 4.0s  Pha2 Launch 3.0s Pha3 Dist. 2.0s Pha4 – 0.1s Pha5 – 0.1s Name Sw.time The switchover time from any other phase to Phase 1 «normal» will take 4,0 s. The time for a switchover from, for example, Phase 1 to Phase 3, is set to 2,0 s and the time for a switcho- ver from Phase 1 or 3 to Phase 2 “Launch”...
Page 151 For your notes...
Page 152: Phase Settings
Within one model memory, the transmit-   switches”. fore be a useful one to adopt for “Phase 1”. The names ters mc-16 HoTT and mc-20 HoTT The “Status” column, second from the left, shows themselves have absolutely no technical significance lets you program up to 6 discrete groups of settings which one of the phases 1 …...
Page 153 However, for reasons of safety, transition into the auto- A simultaneous tap on the  or  keys of the right STARLET 0:00 rotation flight phase should ALWAYS be set to switch four-way button (CLEAR) will reset the time in the cur- 0:00 without any time delay.
Page 154: Phase Assignment
Phase assignment Setting up flight phases that you want to use to trigger each phase. One excep- This option is available on both transmit- Programming flight phase switches ter types. tion for helicopter menu: one of the two auto-rotation Once you have configured your desired switch position, 16 20 switches must be set on the menu »Basic settings, “A”...
Page 155 Tips: Phase assignment • If you have named more phases than you prior. combi currently have switches defined for then this is not really problematic. You can re- peat and change your switch assignment as you wish at any point in time. And you can also name 1 nor mal additional phases at any time and then assign Now close one (or more, as required) of the switches...
Page 156: Phase Trim« (Winged Model)
Depending on the settings made on the “Aileron/cam- necessary depending on the setting “global / phase” in default as “flight phase specific” on the mc-16 ber flaps” line of the »Model type« menu, page 98, the line “ELEV” of the...
Page 157: Non-Delayed Channels
Non-delayed channel Channel-dependent delays to switching shown at the bottom left of the display. This option is available on the mc-20 HoTT transmitter only. Use the selection keys of the left or right four-way but- 16 20 ton to move the “” onto the corresponding channel ...
Page 158: Timers (General)
Timers (general) Timers on the basic display on, e. g. as a result of a charge process or the installa- This option is available on both transmit- Non-delayed chan ter types. tion of a replacement battery. 16 20 Timers (general) A simultaneous tap on the ...
Page 159 “Flight(time)” “Frame (time)” Model time 12:34h ––– This timer is especially for measuring flight time: it can The time frame timer is intended primarily for use by 1:23h Batt. time be started with an assigned switch and stopped (once competition pilots, who are frequently given a time- Stop the switch has been re-opened) on the basic display frame within which they must complete certain tasks.
Page 160 Audible signal sequence Model time 12:34h ––– GRAUBELE 10:01 30 s before zero: Triple beep Batt. time 1:23h 0:00 Single beep every two seconds Stop 180:59 20 s before zero: Double beep Centr : Flight 0:00 4.1V HoTT Single beep every two seconds 0.0V 0:00h 10 s before zero:...
Page 161 For your notes...
Page 162: Flight Phase Timers
Fl. phase timers Selecting and setting can assign any switch to these timers, and the same is This option is available on both transmit- Switching between “forwards” and “backwards” ter types. true of the “lap counter/timetable” timer: 16 20 Stopwatch mode (timer runs forwards) A description of how timers are assigned ...
Page 163 Like the two standard timers positioned above it, this “Alarm” timer To stop the timer in question, tap the centre third, phase-specific timer is reset to its starting value of the left four-way button on the basic display after the Timer1 0:00 –––...
Page 164 01:23.4 00:00.0 00:00.0 02:34.5 03:45.6 00:00.0 04:56.7 00:00.0 05:67.8 00:00.0 06:78.9 00:00.0 … go to the line … Lap display Timer1 0:00 ––– Timer2 0:00 ––– Timer3 0:00 ––– Lap time/Tim tab ––– Lap Display ––– … and use the switch assigned. You assign this switch as described in the section “Physical control, switch and control switch assignments”...
Page 165: What Is A Mixer
Example: V-tail mixer Elevator stick Left rudder / elevator V-tail mixer Right rudder / elevator Rudder stick mc-16 HoTT and mc-20 HoTT transmitter software contains a large number of pre-programmed coupling functions as standard, which are designed to mix together two (or more) control channels. Accord- ingly, the mixer named in the example just above can be activated in the “Tail type”...
Page 166: Wing Mixers
1 to 7 or 8 setting appropriate values in the “Offset” column For example, if “2AIL” has been preset, display of the on the standard eight-channel mc-16 HoTT for Input 5 in the »Control adjust« menu, see »Wing mixers« menu would appear (without camber transmitter, and from 1 to 7, 8 or 9 on twelve- page 112.
Page 167 HoTT transmitter only. To configure asymmetric values, move the transmit- HoTT transmitter, corresponding to your per- mc-16 The particular advantage of these two trans- ter control/stick to the corresponding side. sonal preference; see page 100. The same procedure mitter controls – especially if you select the...
Page 168 deflection in the opposite direction. However, this rud- Note: Mixer functions If the offset is not set right at the end of the der deflection also generates drag and therefore further The individual options in the »Wing mixers« menu transmitter travel, the rest of the travel is a degrades flight characteristics.
Page 169: Model Type: "1Ail
can, in certain circumstances, even generate a positive Diff. (Flap differentiation) Model type: “1AIL” yaw: in such cases, an aileron command will generate If you have entered “1AIL” for the “Aileron/camber a yaw about the vertical axis in the direction of the turn. flaps”...
Page 170: Model Type: "1Ail 1Fl
Typically, this mixer is set so that the rudder is Model type: “1AIL 1FL” Brake deflected to the same side as the upward- If you have entered “1AIL 1FL” for the “Aileron/camber Cur ve off oriented aileron, and you will find that setting a flaps”...
Page 171 way button and enter a suitable value using the selec- The adjustment range of ±150 % lets you set the di- To configure symmetrical mixer values, move the eleva- tion keys on the left or right four-way button. To ensure rection of deflection as appropriate.
Page 172: Model Type: "2Ail
Values in the range -150 % to +150 % are possible, so • … putting the transmitter control for “Brake” (re- Model type: “2AIL” as to adjust the function to the direction of servo rota- fer to the »Model type« menu description on If you have entered “2AIL”...
Page 173 If required, i. e. if you have the feeling that you The adjustment range of ±150 % lets you set the di- will need to set pitch trim compensation when rection of deflection as appropriate. Optionally, this the flaps and/or airbrakes are extended, you mixer can be activated and deactivated with one of the can program an appropriate automatic mixer affecting switches that is not self-restoring or a control switch so...
Page 174: Model Type: "2/4Ail 1/2/4Fl
However, if you have entered “2AIL 2FL” in the “Aileron/ flap” line of the »Model type« menu, see page 98, of the standard eight-channel mc-16 HoTT transmit- ter, or “2/4AIL 2/4FL” on the twelve-channel HoTT, then your transmitter’s “Wing mixer menu”...
Page 175 +100% fl.pos Ail-tr +100% +100% +100% Diff. fl.pos FL Off. 0% ––– left left left right right right nor mal FLAP FL Off. 0% ––– In addition, the settings for “Aile(ron) diff(erential)” are normal not found on the “multi-flap menu”, as with “2AIL AILE 2/4FL”, but one level higher in the “Wing mixers”...
Page 176 … are shown, and – one further “step” to the right – all Model type: “4AIL 4FL” +100% options for the second flap pair as well: If you have connected the servos to the receiver as Ail-tr +100% described on page 65, and selected them for the Diff.
Page 177 Delta/flying wing type models with more than two Multi-flap menu +100% wing flaps Important notice: Ail-tr +100% If you have selected the “Delta/fl“ tail type and selected Diff. Depending on the flap pairs specified in the the number of wing flaps in the “Aile/flaps” line on the fl.pos »Model type«...
Page 178 the ailerons with less of a deflection, i. e. the mixer ratio 168. Diff. (Differential for aileron function) should be smaller than 100 %. The setting range of -100 % to +100 % permits correct Note: The adjustment range of -150 % to +150 % means the differentiation direction adjustment regardless of the direction of deflection can be adjusted, depending on With “2AIL 1FL”, at one level higher in the...
Page 179 Note: Note: Diff. The values shown in the line “Fl.pos” access to • By default, NO transmitter control is as- fl.pos the same record about how to comparable signed to input 6 on the »Control adjust« +100% +100% point in the column “AI”, “AI2”, “FL” menu.
Page 180 This “EL  FL Offset” line determines the offset value Brake settings To extend the flaps, the stick must therefore be introductory point where this percentage of effect on moved back towards the pilot. The remaining stick Notes: flaps is to take place for elevator action. travel of around 10 % then has no effect, although it •...
Page 181 ing approach that was too short, for example), pan- • “FLAP” and – if present – “FLAP2” column cakes or even stalls. As the model is braked on the landing approach, Servo 1 both pairs of flaps can be set to deflect by different A tip for “seeing”...
Page 182 D.red (Differential reduction) Elevat curve (Brake  elevator) Note that this method for setting the 6-point curve mixer follows the same principles that are applicable to Brake settings Brake settings the curve mixers, already described on page 134 in Crow Crow the context of the »Channel 1 curve«...
Page 183 “clean” curves. You can of course still issue separate If required, the mixer can be switched on or off Display “Wing mixer” commands to the rudder. by assigning a switch in the right column. Aile.diff. (Aileron differential) The mixer direction is typically chosen to en- Values can be set in the range ±150 %.
Page 184: Helicopter Mixer
Helicopter mixer Flight phase-specific setting of collective pitch, throttle and tail rotor in order to use this flow to cause a predetermined This option is available on both transmit- Fl. phase timers ter types. effect on a further control channel and, ultimately, the 16 20 Helicopter mixer receiver output.
Page 185 again here in detail using pitch configuration as an ex- Up to six additional reference points can be set be- Note that the output signal of the “Chan- ample, to save you having to leaf through the manual. nel 1 curve” option thus functions as an tween the two end-points “L”...
Page 186 However, “Point 1” will be relocated to control centre at Configuring reference points Pitch a point value of +50 %, resulting in a momentary output To configure a point, use the stick to move the vertical Cur ve off value of -25 %. line onto the point you wish to change.
Page 187 Trim x-axis function Notes: Pitch This function is activated by tapping the left () or • If the stick does not coincide with the ex- Cur ve off right () selection key of the right four-way button with act reference point, please note that the Input +50% an active (i.
Page 188 C1 trim. This flight phase for this purpose – since the program of the option permits the motor to be started in any flight transmitters mc-16 HoTT and mc-20 HoTT of- phase and to shut the motor off with the “Cut Off...
Page 189 page 62. Helicopter with speed REGULATOR Thro Once the motor has started, push the throttle lim- Unlike speed controllers, which merely adjust output Cur ve off slowly iter in the direction of the opposite end- Input +50% level in a manner similar to a carburettor, a speed regu- point to put actuation of the throttle servo fully un- +50% Output...
Page 190 Following this, the reference points “L” (input = 0 %) As with the configuration of the collective pitch curve Note that the output signal of the “Channel 1 curve” and “H” (input = +100 %) are then each set to the same (see page 185), the control curve of the tail rotor can option also functions as an input signal for the tail rotor value, for example:...
Page 191 The mixer value can be varied within the range 0 to channel. This channel will be channel 7 for Graupner sticks, i. e. they always generate a tail rotor deflection +100 %.
Page 192 For the Graupner gyro NEJ-120 BB, No. 3277, both Stick deflection tail rotor deflection. the upper and the lower values are set via rotary con- trols: control 1 sets the minimum gyro gain at the bot- Adjusting the gyro sensor tom position of the slider;...
Page 193 • Use a strong and comparably fast servo. You should therefore advance control 2 to the point Nick Throttle where the model is on the brink of oscillating when When the gyro sensor detects a model rotation, the Nick Tail hovering in calm conditions, and advance control 1 to faster its response –...
Page 194 (141 % in numeri- cal terms). The swashplate mechanism may then strike its end-stops and, in the worst case, the ball-links could even be disengaged. mc-16 HoTT and mc-20 HoTT transmitter contains a configurable software function for limiting the total swashplate travel, i.
Page 195: Fine-Tuning The Throttle And Collective Pitch Curve
123, always takes place with the throttle limiter pect of setting up a model helicopter. The software of tronically over a wide range with the mc-16 HoTT closed – normally with the trim lever of the C1 function the transmitters...
Page 196 Take great care when configuring these settings, by maintaining a constant rotational speed. b) Rotational speed is too high adjusting the control linkage as required and/or altering +100% Climb settings Remedy: Increase the blade Hover the linkage point on the servo or carburettor lever. Only point angle of attack pitch by in- The combination of throttle hover setting, collective...
Page 197 Conversely, if the model hovers below the mid-point, Once the model can fly this maneuver properly, set the Always make sure no other person correct this by reducing the angle of attack appropri- value for “Throttle min” – the value for point “L” on the is present in the ately.
Page 198: Autorotation Setting
Helicopter mixer Auto-rotation setting Auto-rotation permits both full-size and model helicop- Since the energy stored by a rotor kept spinning in this this will case the rotor speed to collapse at a consid- ters to land safely in a crisis, e. g. if the motor should way is rapidly consumed if the helicopter flares, pilots erable altitude and the model will then crash to the fail.
Page 199 rotation” and then fold the tail rotor blades down. Now Throttle setting AR change the value on the “Tail rotor” line until the tail ro- Although pilots will be expected to cut the glow motor tor blade angle of attack is zero degrees. Viewed from completely during competitions, This is rather incon- the tail, the tail rotor blades should be parallel to one venient during training sessions because the motor...
Page 200: General Notes On Freely Programmable Mixers
In addition to the pre-programmed mixers mentioned mix inputs simultaneously: if, for example, several mix- switch) at which the mixer no longer influences the above, the transmitters mc-16 HoTT and mc-20 ers are to be switched to act in parallel.
Page 201: Free Mixers
Regardless of the model type selected,   ming mixer ratios, both for linear mixers and curve mix- each of the 20 ( mc-16 HoTT) or 24 Fl. phase timers ers, as found on the second screen page of this menu.
Page 202 To do this, tap the centre key of the right four- “S” as switch channel Erasing mixers way button once again and assign a switch as de- Selecting “S” (switch channel) in the “fr” column has To erase a previously-defined mixer, select the ap- scribed in the section “Physical control, switch and the effect of passing a constant input signal to the mix- propriate line with the ...
Page 203 A switch must be assigned to LinearMIX 4 if you wish Example: Trim Effect on mixer output to switch between two fixed mixer values (still to be Two mixers (MIX 6  7 and 7  8): None linear over full trim lever travel set) that correspond to the two end-points of a (pro- a) WITHOUT series switching: Forward...
Page 204 when set up to switch “in sequence”. Thus, with linear mixers M1 … 8 or curve mixers C9 Mixer Effect … 12, 6-point control curves can be defined for any Including phase trim servo pair 2 + 5 responds with an N.N.* ...
Page 205: Linear Mixers
First allocate, for example, input 6 to the left slider con- el” to avoid this; alternatively, set “Travel lim- it” on the “Servo adjustment” menu and/or trol Sl1 located in the middle of the console by making reduce mixer values. settings in the »Control adjust«...
Page 206 Offset (mixer neutral point) Symmetrical mixer ratios L.Mix 1 … should be defined. This is accomplished by using The next task is to define the mixer values above and Mix input the Select button  of the left or right-hand four-way below the mixer neutral point –...
Page 207: Curve Mixers
Setting reference points L.Mix 1 L.Mix 1 When you move the transmitter control assigned to Mix input Mix input the mixer input – here control function 8 – a vertical line +20% +20% +55% +20% in the graph follows the movement between the two Offset Offset +100%...
Page 208 With the Value field now highlighted, press the two Note: C.Mix 9 Select buttons  or  of the right-hand four-way If the stick does not coincide with the exact Cur ve off button (CLEAR) simultaneously reference point, please note that the percent- Input –45% age value on the “Output”...
Page 209 selection keys of the left four-way button and to make C.Mix 9 C.Mix 9 a change with the selection keys of the right four-way Kur ve TrimmX-axis Cur ve button, but also an existing curve can be vertically Input Input repositioned within a range of ±25 % through use of the Output –55%...
Page 210 Subsequent aero-tow flying has proven that you al- After you have moved the selected switch to the In the helicopter program, if you wish affect pitch ways have to fly with the up-elevator held slightly in mixer ON position, use the selection keys on the trim with a proportional control, e.
Page 211: Mix Active / Phase
MIX active / phase Selecting free mixers for flight phases selection keys on the left or right four-way button, then This option is available on the mc-20 this mixer is deactivated in the flight phase shown at HoTT transmitter only. 16 20 the bottom of the display and, simultaneously, removed ...
Page 212: Mix-Only Channel
MIX-only channel Separating control functions from control channels for all flight phases Conversely of course, such a stick, transmitter control This option is available on the mc-20 Mix-only channel or switch “robbed” of its servo can still be used freely HoTT transmitter only.
Page 213 Mix-only channel only normal 1 2 3 4 5 6 • If your model has built-in airbrakes, however, and you would like to perhaps test the performance of a butterfly system with and without airbrakes, sim- ply set channel 1 to “MIX only” and program a free mixer “C1 ...
Page 214: Dual Mixer
Dual mixers Same-sense/opposite-sense mixing of two control channels In the same way, the four freely-programmable dual This option is available on the mc-20 Elevator stick mixers on this menu can be used to couple two further HoTT transmitter only. 16 20 control functions, a feature that would otherwise only ...
Page 215 When using this mixer, however, the tail type MUST be entered as “normal” on the “Model type” menu. Tip: All settings can be checked directly in the »Servo display« menu, which can be accessed from almost any other menu by simultaneously tapping the ...
Page 216: Swashplate Mixer
Swashplate mixer Fail-safe Fault condition setpoints Collective pitch, roll, pitch-axis mixer this scenario, this menu option is therefore no longer This option as standard on both transmit- This option is available on both transmit- ter types. available to you from the multi-function menu. ter types.
Page 217 “DELAY” option the receiver is disrupted. Receiver outputs 1 … 8 on Fail-safe adjust shown at the bottom of the display … HoTT transmitter, or 1 … 12 on the mc-16 HoTT transmitter can optionally … No binding Fail-safe adjust hold •...
Page 218 Up to eight function inputs (see “Definitions of terms” 16 20 Motor throttle/collective pitch on page 58) of an HoTT transmitter set mc-16 The transmitters mc-16 HoTT and   Aileron/roll up as Teacher transmitter can be transferred individu- HoTT are equipped as standard –...
Page 219 HoTT or mc-20 HoTT teacher trans- can be found in the Graupner RC main catalog and on necessary to check servo operating directions and their mitter can be connected to any suitable pupil transmit- the www.graupner.de website. control correlations. It may be necessary to reconnect ter, even transmitters using the “traditional”...
Page 220 (see summary on next page): The plug handbook, in the Graupner RC main catalogue or in marked “M” (master) must be inserted into the socket Possible faults: Internet at www.graupner.de.
Page 221: Teacher/Pupil
Trainer mode with the transmitters mc-16 HoTT and mc-20 HoTT Due to the continuous improvements made to the product range, please consult our website at www.graupner.de for the latest information Pupil transmitter HoTT and HoTT Teacher transmitter HoTT and HoTT...
Page 222: Wireless Hott System
When assigning control functions, the usual conven- the teacher transmitter. Teacher / Pupil tions must be observed: mc-16 Firmware up to V 1.002 Channel Function Pupil mc-20 Firmware up to V 1.019 Motor throttle/collective pitch...
Page 223 “SW:” at the bot- determines the transmitter used to issue the on page 58) of an mc-16 HoTT transmitter set tom left of the screen display by using the selection teacher and pupil functions, respectively. For...
Page 224 transmitter will blink and audible warning signals will Important notice: Teacher / Pupil Check that the model aircraft is operation- also be sounded for as long as the signal is lost. The al and check that all functions issue the basic display also displays the following warning notice: Pupil correct commands BEFORE setting up...
Page 225 P l e a s e s e l e c t tween the teacher and pupil transmitters. R F o n / o f f ? mc-16 Firmware up to V 1.002 O F F ... by briefl y pressing the central key of the right mc-20 Firmware up to V 1.019...
Page 226: Tx. Output Swap
8 or 12 “control channels” to any around, compared to some older GRAUPNER mc of the transmitter outputs 1 … 8 or 12. If you do, you units. The throttle servo now occupies transmitter must remember that the »Servo display«...
Page 227 For your notes...
Page 228: Profi Trim
16 20 a switch is defined in the “ON/OFF” line by which this The transmitters mc-16 HoTT and   profi-trim function can be switched on or off globally. HoTT has an integrated software func- To set the desired option, move the marker frame onto tion for direct trimming of all flaps and ailerons.
Page 229 • Only when the ON/OFF switch in the “Trim” line is Tap on the  or  selection keys of the right Profi trim four-way button at the same time (CLEAR) to reset set to “ON” will the trim functions assigned to trim the value of the field displayed in inverse video back to controls in the “TR”...
Page 230: Helicopter Model
A tap, at the same time, on the  or  selection ter types. keys of the right four-way button (CLEAR) will now 16 20 Note: reset the field’s value back to “free”. mc-16 HoTT and mc-20 HoTT   Pay attention to potential double-assignments transmitter’s software has an integrated...
Page 231 Sometimes, despite an optimal basic setting for the 3. Column “P” (Point) Pitch model, it becomes necessary to temporarily change The lines of the column “Mixer” were used to select ––– None reference points, for example, when the weather has one or mixers.
Page 232: Trim Memory
Trim memory Storing the current trim position This option is available on both transmit- Trim memory Trim memory ter types. 16 20 Use the selection keys of the left or right   AILE AILE four-way button to scroll to the »Trim ELEV ELEV memory«...
Page 233 Although this an “elegant” way to effectively offset servo throw beyond the normal trim range of about ±30 %, do keep in mind that excessive offsets for servo travel can lead to anomalies including one-sided restriction. It is then prudent to check control linkages and make corrections as necessary.
Page 234: Helicopter Model
Trim memory Storing the current trim position This option is available on both transmit- Trim memory Trim memory ter types. 16 20 PT/thr PT/thr Use the selection keys of the left or right   Roll Roll four-way button to scroll to the »Trim Nick Nick memory«...
Page 235 Although this an “elegant” way to effectively offset servo throw beyond the normal trim range of about ±30 %, do keep in mind that excessive offsets for servo travel can lead to anomalies including one-sided restriction. It is then prudent to check control linkages and make corrections as necessary.
Page 236: Telemetry
Read-in and settings for telemetry data This option is available on both transmit- • Otherwise there is a risk of a faulty connection The software of mc-16 HoTT and mc-20 ter types. to the return channel and malfunctions will re-...
Page 237 ( ), refer to the fi gures mapping”, integrated into the »Telemetry« menu a receiver. Therefore, switch on your receiver system below. If only one angled bracket is visible, you are of the mc-16 HoTT and mc-20 HoTT trans- or, if applicable reconnect the addressed receiver on either the fi rst or last respective page.
Page 238: Settings & Dataview
SETTINGS & DATAVIEW On the first display page... Perform the range test as described on page 84 or R-VOLT Current operating voltage of the receiver 94 before each flight and, in doing so, simulate all in volts RX DATAVIEW servo movements which also take place during the L.R-VOLT Lowest operating voltage of the receiver ...
Page 239 The receiver temperature limit, at which a warning is If this voltage should deviate significantly from the cur- LIMIT+ Travel limit on the "+" 30 … 150 % issued, can be adjusted in the sub-menu »RX SERVO rent “R-VOLT” operating voltage, the receiver battery side of servo travel in TEST«...
Page 240 “over-strained” and react with “shaking” In this line you select the respective OUTPUT CH (servo ble versions of the HoTT and HoTT mc-16 mc-20 or “quivering” as a result. connection of the receiver) to be set. transmitters for the setting of Fail Safe:...
Page 241 For each OUTPUT CH (receiver servo connection), set The 8 respectively 12 control channels (INPUT CH) of the position the given servo should assume in “FAI(L) “DELAY” determine the behavior of the receiver in the mc-16 HoTT or mc-20 HoTT transmitter can SAFE”...
Page 242 Factory setting: 0.75 s. RX FAIL SAFE V3.78 RX FAIL SAFE V3.78 OUTPUT CH: 01 OUTPUT CH: 08 FAIL SAFE ALL (global fail-safe setting) INPUT CH: 01 INPUT CH: 04 This sub-menu allows servo fail-safe positions to be MODE : FAI-SAFE MODE : HOLD F.S.POS.
Page 243 RX FREE MIXER Important notice: • NORMAL If you have already programmed mixer This setting corresponds to the classic aircraft type RX FREE MIXERV3.78 functions in the »Wing mixer« or »Free with rear tail unit and separate rudder and elevator. MIXER mixer«...
Page 244 None on the transmitter side and the intent here is to utilize 5CH FUNCTION: “SERVO” or “SENSOR” version the RX CURVE option instead of the HoTT mc-16 HoTT transmitter’s individually adjustable mc-20 CURVE1, Channel 1 … depending on RX CURVE V3.78...
Page 245 Make sure that the servos do not overrun mechanically This switchover is accomplished by moving the  with Value Explanation Possible the selection key of the left or right four-way button during the test routine. settings until the “ ” symbol is at the left margin of the bottom ALL-MIN (servo travel on the “-”...
Page 246 A lower threshold “ALARM TEMP-” (-20 … +10 °C) • SAME RX SERVO TESTV3.78 and an upper threshold “ALARM TEMP+” (50 … 80 °C) ALL–MAX : 2000µsec RX SERVO TEST V3.78 ALL–MIN : 1000µsec can be programmed. When these specifications are ALL–MAX : 2000µsec TEST...
Page 247: Satellite Mode
S” on the left lower side. More detailed information TEST : START the current receiver software at the time this manu- can be found on the Internet at www.graupner.de. ALARM VOLT : 3.8V al went to revision (in principle, the SUMO’s fail-safe ALARM TEMP+: 55°C All the channels of the HoTT receiver configured as ALARM TEMP–:–10°C...
Page 248: Sensor(S)
ALL–MAX : 2000µsec of the satellite cable; see ALL–MIN : 1000µsec Type transmitter mc-16 HoTT with firmware figure. TEST : START version V1.010 or higher, or type transmitter ALARM VOLT : 3.8V If you would like to carry out additional program- HoTT with firmware V1.030 or later...
Page 249 (described below) then its settings can be manually RECEIVER select or activate in addition to the previously described receiver screens: GENERAL ESC AIR RECEIVER GENERAL MODULE ELECTR. AIR MODULE If the selected module, in this case a Vario module, is VARIO MODULE active then on the last receiver screen (“RX SERVO TEST”), at the top right there will also be an additional “...
Page 250: Sensor (Select)
SENSOR SELECT Display of active / inactive sensors Selecting sensors Type transmitter HoTT with firmware Type transmitter HoTT with firmware mc-16 mc-16 SENSOR SELECT version V1.010 or higher, or type transmitter version V1.010 or higher, or type transmitter RECEIVER mc-20 HoTT with firmware V1.030 or later...
Page 251: Rf Status View
RF STATUS VIEW Additional figures are shown to the left of the graphic After selection of the desired menu line with the  selection keys of the left or right four-way button … representation of the reception power. These mean: Value Explanation TELEMETRY...
Page 252: Voice Trigger
VOICE TRIGGER closed. After selection of the desired menu line with the  Firmware version V1102 and higher selection keys of the left or right four-way button … Simultaneously pressing the Select buttons  or  VOICE TRIGGER of the right-hand four-way button (CLEAR) resets the REPEAT 10SEC –––...
Page 253 Firmware version V1102 and higher Here, after selection of the desired line with the  “Sensors” selection keys of the left or right four-way button and These lines only appear, according to the firmware ver- If in the model several Vario sensors are available, a subsequent tap on the centre key of the right sion, if you have already activated at least one sensor...
Page 254: Channel Sequencer
Channel sequencer Programming the motion sequences of up to 3 servos Once control channels and their activity statuses have Programming procedure This option is available on the mc-20 been set, switch to the right column then tap on the HoTT transmitter only. On this menu option’s first display page, see figure 16 20 centre...
Page 255 Use one of the  selection keys of the right four-way Step 2 … max  9 button, as necessary, to shift the marker frame to the Repeat the previously described procedure for every right from the column “TIME” to the value field above other step to be defined until the servos have reached the column labelled “POS”...
Page 256 Use the options of the »Only MIX channel« menu (page 212) of the mc-20 HoTT transmitter. • The settings made in the »Servo adjustment« and »Tx. output swap« menus are not affected by settings in this menu. When preparing and cre- ating a sequence, be absolutely sure the servos do not collide mechanically.
Page 257: Multichannel
Further information can be found in Internet at This option is available on both transmit- Prior to channel selection, please observe the ter types. www.graupner.de. Use the search mask by entering 16 20 following notices: the respective No. Alternatively, contact or visit your...
Page 258 Column 2 “Control” Column 3 “Switch” Multichannel Multichannel 1 Multichannel 1 MUL4CH INPUT1 ––– INPUT1 ––– M o v e d e s i r e d s w i t c h MUL8CH INPUT2 ––– INPUT2 ––– t o O N p o s i t i o n INPUT3 –––...
Page 259 Column 4 “offset” Receiver Graupner HoTT GR-32 attachment example Multichannel 1 Before first time operation of the NAUTIC modules make the above described settings. INPUT1 7 (output: 5 … 8) INPUT2 ––– Light module 6 (output: 5 … 8) INPUT3 –––...
Page 260: Ring Limiter
Ring limiter Control of Voith Schneider propellers in model ships As long as the sticks for forward/reverse and left/right The adjacent sketch illustrates the This option is available on the mc-20 are operated individually (see section “Column Input”) effect for a 0 % setting. The cross- HoTT transmitter only.
Page 261 In the value field now displayed in inverse video, make Column, “Output” lim. a choice between the two options, “ON” and “OFF”, The three ring limiters are pre-assigned to receiver CH 4 CH 3 with the  or  selection keys then conclude the outputs 3/4, 9/10 and 11/12 by default, whereby the 100% 100% entry with a brief tap on the centre...
Page 262 A tap on the  or  keys of the right four-way but- ton at the same time (CLEAR) will reset the changed value in the active value field back to its “100 %” default value. In the next line down – labelled at the bottom left of the display as “<=>-X”...
Page 263 For your notes...
Page 264: Mp3 Player
MP3 player Replay program for MP3 files, such as music files Note: This option is available on the mc-20 HoTT transmitter only. 16 20 If voice output is activated it will be blended in   with the playing MP3 file. ATTENTION: Volume Note that for technical reasons during...
Page 265 Note: cluded, the Title field is left blank. Within an album MP3 player operator field The number of albums right of the slash (“/”) are the title either in alphabetical order, or, action- is a consequence of the number of files able numerical information should be included in T r a c k 0 9 .
Page 266: Basic Settings, Transmitter
Basic settings Basic transmitter settings Basic settings are made in this menu. Transmitter- This option is available on both transmit- Voice volume / Vario volume / Beeps volume ter types. specific settings, such as volume regulation for acous- 16 20 Basic settings tic signals and voice messages output via the built-in Use the selection keys on the left or right...
Page 267 60. Ideally a self-neutralizing three pitch axis throttle/pitch throttle/pitch pitch axis position switch, e. g. like that offered by Graupner MODE 3 (Throttle at right stick) MODE 4 (Throttle at left stick) under No. 33001.5. Afterward, this switch can be used pitch axis...
Page 268 “PPM10”, “PPM16”, “PPM18” Standard equipment for the mc-16 HoTT and able modulation types which is specific to each model and “PPM24”, with the selection keys of the right four- HoTT transmitters includes a HoTT transmitter memory and will then provided at the DSC socket.
Page 269 LCD Contrast (upper display / lower display) contrast” line with the selection keys of the left or right four-way button then briefly tapping on the centre In assure optimal legibility of the transmitter mc-16 mc-20 HoTT key of the right four-way button.
Page 270 fi eld shown in inverse video back to its factory setting, Battery type Basic settings 4.70 V (NiMh) or 3.60 V (Lith.). DSC Output PPM10 Basic settings Power on warning Pitch min back Bottom LCD Contr. Top LCD Contrast Display light unlim.
Page 271 Data sel Telemetr y The option … BT Headset A2DP able “Graupner HoTT Viewer App for Android” compat- BTH002 ible smartphones and / or tablets. ID PAIR … you can start and stop the connection to the se- lected BT device, and in the line …...
Page 272 Basic settings BT Headset A2DP BTH002 ID PAIR BT Volume … you can adjust the volume of your BT device us- ing the same procedure described earlier for adjusting volume for the “Speech volume”, “Vario volume” and “Button volume” options. 272 Program description - Basic settings...
Page 273 For your notes...
Page 274: Servo Display
HoTT transmitter only), or in the “Receiver output” The screen of the standard eight-channel mc-16 sub-menu of the »Base setup model« menu. Bar 1 Throttle/brake servo HoTT transmitter looks as follows:...
Page 275: Servo Test
Servo test Function test of Servo 1 … 8 However, start a servo test only in a model This option is available on the mc-20 Ser vo test memory without mixer specially constructed for transmitter only. 16 20 this purpose! ...
Page 276: Code Lock
(1234) safe. Otherwise, the transmitter must be Code lock sent in to Graupner service for decoding. Des ir ed ( new) The lock becomes active the next time the transmit- sec r et num be r ter is switched on.
Page 277 Code lock De si r ed ( new) Memorise secret se cr e t nu mb e r none (1234)   Now exit the menu with a brief tap on the key of the left four-way button. Leaving the menu without input of a secret code To leave the menu opened out of curiosity or by acci- dent when no other key has been touched.
Page 278: Info Display
If the link does not work, the same information given default value in the value field displayed in in- can be obtained by working through www.graupner.de verse video can now be changed – insofar possible and => “Service & Support” => “Update and revision his- necessary –...
Page 279 Display of the available storage space in MB. gram provided for the respective product via the As mentioned before, display of the available stor- Internet page at www.graupner.de. age space – depending on the capacity of the inserted • The date and time are protected against data loss memory card –...
Page 280: Programming Examples
HoTT programming Preparatory measures based on the example of a winged model If two separate aileron servos are used for a winged As a result, there is a greater available path for the Programming models in an HoTT or mc-16 HoTT transmitter …...
Page 281 Whatever the case may be, you should consider a logi- function stick switch, No. 33000.13, installed by a cal assignment of the control mechanisms before you GRAUBELE 0:00 Graupner Service Centre, then we recommend that begin with the model programming. Flug 0:00 T h r you use one of the three-position switches fitted as For models in which the emphasis is on the “motor”,...
Page 282: Winged Model First Steps
Initial steps for the programming of a new model Example: Winged model with two ailerons and – initially – without motor propulsion These are then adopted on the activation of a new which follow it, are only relevant if you have installed In the context of initial commissioning a new trans- mitter, in the selection menu …...
Page 283 Notes: … with a tap on the key of the right four-way but- “Module” Of course, you can also use the predefi ned ton, this line is accessed automatically. In this line the binding process between model memory default “winged model” supplied with the re- and receiver is initiated, as described in detail on page “Binding type”...
Page 284 166, will only then be available if the “Motor” co- V-tail with practically no changes at all. However, receiver in the standard Graupner’ish sequence: lumn of the »Phase settings« menu, page 148, the transfer of this information is not so simple for delta/flying-wing models.
Page 285 The values entered in this position act as a “limiter”, »Servo adjustment« (page 106) »Stick mode« (page 108) whereby the setting is actually for which point of travel 100% 100% Ch.1 0.0s 0.0s the respective servo may not exceed, so that it does 100% 100% Aile 0.0s...
Page 286 Wing mixers Brake settings Brake Brake settings Crow Cur ve on Aile.diff. D.red Input –19% ––– Elevat cur ve Output –6% ––– normal Point 1 –7% nor mal AILE nor mal Therefore, we begin with the “Brake settings” sub- After this statement about mutual dependencies, back After exiting the “Brake settings”, the “Aileron differ- menu: to the topic:...
Page 287 If the model-specific settings were made thus ––– far, the initial start can be considered. If ––– course, at first you should perform a “dry run”, ––– meaning you should carefully check all the settings EXPO once again on the ground. Incorrect programming Normal can damage more than just the model! In case of doubt, ask the advice of an experienced model pilot.
Page 288 With electro gliders, on the other hand, the fail-safe setting “motor off” can also be used, for example, for outlanding, to reliably stop the motor or its propeller by immediately switching off the transmitter after the landing. The author usually prefers a “braking finish” within eye- shot to floating off “somewhere else”.
Page 289: Incorporating An Electric Drive
Integration of an electric drive into the model programming L.Mix 1 ––– Mix input ––– ––– Offset ––– –100% normal offset A common option in the following examples 1 … 5, Note: the automatic tracking of the elevator trimming in the The adjustment of a curve mixer is described An electric drive can be controlled in different ways: power flight, should also be mentioned at the begin-...
Page 290 Now move the selected proportional control. After a However, if the proportional control is moved too »Servo adjustment« (page 106) short time, an entry, e. g. “Lv2”, will appear in the in- fast – in practice – the resulting sudden motor accelera- 100% 100% verse video field: tion can briefly strain the entire drive train (too much).
Page 291 Now move the marker frame to the left and into the Example 3 ––– column above the column now labelled with a second ––– 3-way switch usage switch symbol instead of the previous label SEL. Re- ––– This variant realizes a three-stage speed setting, such activate the “Switch assignment”...
Page 292: C1 Joystick Switchover Between: Electric Motor And Butterfly
C1 stick: if the preference is for “Brake retracted = back”, select Whichever the case may be, the mc-16 HoTT and the “Brake offset” line and define the offset point – as Pha1...
Page 293 Then the timer is controlled through a corresponding »Phase assignment« (page 154) »Brake settings« (page 180) control switch to be defined on the C1 stick. As soon Select the switch symbol under “C” with one of the Brake settings as you switch to the “Landing” flight phase, this flight selection keys.
Page 294 If everything is correctly set so far, only the motor is controlled with the C1 stick in the “Normal” flight phase, whereas this should be switched off in the flight phase “landing” (Servo 1 in »Servo display« inde- pendent of “Throttle min front/rear” to -100 % or ad- equately for a servo travel setting deviating by 100 %, if necessary).
Page 295: Electric Motor And Airbrake
C1-stick switchable between E-motor and spoiler Afterward, switch to the “Offset” column and, follow- Leave the offset value in this flight phase at “0 %”. It Example 5 ing activation of the value field with a brief tap on the may be necessary to change the leading symbol of the If, contrary to the assumptions of the preceding Exam- key of the right four-way button, change the offset...
Page 296: Timer Confirmation With Control Or Switch
Timer confirmation with control or switch Otherwise, each operation of the C1 stick would have If model programming is to be continued for Exam- Control switch ple 4, page 292, or Example 5, page 295, as de- only one common time table stop described below –85% –––...
Page 297 Tip: Model time 0:34h ––– Control switch If the motor run time for an E-model is limited Batt. time 1:23h –85% ––– by the battery capacity, you can have the Stop ––– stopwatch count down. Enter the maximum Centr :Flight –––...
Page 298: Parallel Operating Servos
Parallel operating servos A second servo running in parallel is often required, The first throttle servo and/or the first motor control is Two brake or spoiler servos such as when brake flaps or spoilers installed in the connected as usual to (receiver) Output 1 and each In a situation where there is one installed servo for op- wings or the left and right elevator or a double fin additional throttle servo and/or each additional motor...
Page 299 »Model type« (page 98) Variant 2 Dual mixer This variant uses the … In this menu, switch to the “Tail type” line using the Mixer1 selection keys, activate the value field with a brief tap Mixer2 »Free mixers« (beginning on page 201) on the centre key of the right key pad then select Mixer3...
Page 300: Using Flight Phases
Using flight phases Up to 7 different flight phases (flight conditions) can be Step Ch.1 0.0s 0.0s programmed with settings independent of one another »Phase settings« (page 148) Aile 0.0s 0.0s within each the model memory. Elev 0.0s 0.0s Initially, one or more multiple flight phases are provided Each of these flight phases can be called with a switch Rudd 0.0s...
Page 301 this given flight-phase is to be accomplished in order Move the switch back to the centre position and then Phase assignment to permit a “smooth” transition for different servo posi- select “D”, and after activation of the switch assign- prior combi tions.
Page 302 »Copy / Erase« (page 72) »Phase trim« (page 156) Step In the menu … Starting from the “normal” flight phase, switch to one Erase model => of the other flight phases, whose name will appear at »Wing mixers« (beginning on page 166) =>...
Page 303 Brake settings Crow +30% D.red +33% Elevat cur ve nor mal AILE Note: The “Brake settings” sub-menu of the »Wing mixers« menu is switched “off” when: for the “Motor at C1 front/rear” column of the »Model type« menu, page 98, AND for the “Motor” column of the »Phase settings«...
Page 304: Example 2
Using flight phases Begin with the new programming of the model in a free This assures that the rudders or flaps addressed by the Example 2 model memory location. mixers of “Brake settings” remain in their “normal” posi- Glider with four flap wings, two large flaps and tions even for slight deviations from the limit position of Essentially, the »Base setup model«...
Page 305 However, please note in this connection, that a non- In the process, you can determine the positions the +66% linear control curve programmed in the »Channel 1 flaps assume for each flight phase. Ail-tr +66% curve« menu has as little effect on this input as brake Diff.
Page 306 • If you leave the Offset value at 0 %, the flaps Now with a simultaneous tap on the  keys of Pha1 nor mal  follow the travel of the elevator from the neutral the left four-way button, a change to the »Servo Pha2 –...
Page 307 Whether or not one of the phases 1 … 7 currently has Now close for example switch “6” by moving the se- »Copy/Erase« (page 72) an assigned switch and the state of the switch can be lected 3-way switch forward. …...
Page 308 Note: ––– The FL and AIL flap positions in the two limit Phase to: ––– switch positions or in the switch centre 1 Nor mal 2 Ther mal ––– depend on the value set in the column “- trv to be copied? –––...
Page 309 Then make the settings for the “Speed” flight phase in With a simultaneous tap on the  keys of the left +100% four-way button, the reaction of the AILE and FLAP the same manner. Ail-tr +100% servos can be checked in the »Servo display« by Diff.
Page 310: Control Of Temporal Processes
Control of temporal processes using time delay and curve mixers An interesting, but little known, facility included in the »Mix-only Channel« (page 212) For example, the control curve could be for … software of the »MIX-only channel« and «Channel … of the selected control channel, “9” in this case, is …...
Page 311 Notice: C.Mix10 In the course of the switch assignment, Cur ve always bear in mind that you can also trigger Input –100% multiple functions with one switch! For Output –100% example, with the same switch a landing gear con- Point L –100% nected to Output 6 can be started and, as shown nor mal...
Page 312: Delta And Flying Wing
Delta and flying wing Of course, the general comments regarding the instal- to the text under “Brake offset” on page 100. Free or aux. function or right flap 2 / elevator lation and the adjustment of the RC system to a model Free or aux.
Page 313 To achieve this now with todays mc-16 Hott or Diff. The setting of a differentiation is rather tricker due to HoTT also, switch to “Brake settings”...
Page 314 manual uses a curve mixer for his model, which is »Wing mixers« (beginning on page 166) Dual mixer defined by a total of four points: … menu, and enter the values for the ailerons to be Mixer1 +66% raised and the “flaps” to be lowered in the “Crow” line Mixer2 C.Mix 9 so that the occurring moments compensate one an-...
Page 315 MIX-only channel only normal 1 2 3 4 5 6 Programming examples - Delta and flying wing...
Page 316: F3A Model
F3A model F3A models are a part of the group of motor-driven You normally use one of the two proportional controls This should already be taken into account during the winged models. They are powered by a combustion on the transmitter, which actuates one of the unas- construction of the model in the design of the rudder or electric motor.
Page 317 F3A models fly comparatively fast and thus react »Stick mode« (page 108) Ch1 cur ve “harshly” to the control movements of the servos. How- … and reduce the number of trim steps in the “Tr” Cur ve ever, since small control movements and corrections column appropriately: Input –50%...
Page 318 This can also be done easily with the »Free mixers« tre. If the throttle is reduced, the model may begin to turn available in the mc-16 HoTT or mc-20 HoTT sys- Enter 0 % above the control centre after selection of the away over the longitudinal axis in idle.
Page 319 Turning away with the ailerons/landing flaps Summary extended The settings described on this page are especially use- If you move the ailerons upward for the landing, the ful for the “expert” who would like to have an entirely result is often a turning away over the longitudinal axis neutral, precisely flying F3A model acrobatic model at due to various servo paths of the aileron servos or due his or her disposal.
Page 320: Helicopter Models
Display light unlim. will be initially adopted when a new model memory is rotating STARLET 50 helicopter from Graupner with Power-on beep created but they can also be freely changed within a three pivot points each offset 120 ° of the swashplate Batter y type Lith.
Page 321 The selection of “yes/no” in the “Power-on beep” »Model select« (page 71) propriate message will appear in the screen: line determines whether the “recognition melody” is to Use the selection keys to pick a free memory loca- n o t p o s s i b l e n o w sound when the transmitter is switched off or on again.
Page 322 Note: Base setup model Base setup model More more information about the setting of Mod.name Mod.name STARLET Stick mode Stick mode this “emergency shutoff”, see further in this Model Binding type module HoTT bind section. Module HoTT Rcv Ch Map Another tip: Make a habit of giving all switches a common •...
Page 323 If the trim indicator marker is moved all servo must run so that the nose (!) of the helicopter fol- Please note that on the newer Graupner the way forward by “turning” the trim lever (remember: lows the tail stick direction.
Page 324 for further model programming. »Control adjust« (beginning on page 116) to go into the particulars of this trimming once again. Please read more about this on page 62. The actual helicopter-specific settings take place pri- ––– (Thanks to the digital trimming, trim can be auto- marily in the menu …...
Page 325 Note: Pitch Pitch A rotor blade adjustment gage, such as the Cur ve off Cur ve off Graupner pitch gage, No. 61, is quite useful Input Input for reading the angle. Output Output Now move the pitch stick toward the pitch minimum...
Page 326 If you switch from this graphic to the autorotation Adjustment notice for electric helicopters: Pitch phase for testing purposes, the following appears Since the motor must also be shut off for Thr setting AR –125% instead of the accustomed representation: electrically powered helicopters in case of an Tailoffset AR emergency, this setting is to adopted without...
Page 327 »Channel 1 curve« (page 137) »Phase settings« (page 152) ––– … whereby the symbols appearing in the second Thro ––– Ch1 cur ve column, sometimes only after a switch assignment in Gyro ––– Cur ve the »Phase assignment« menu, have the following –––...
Page 328 phase for this – for example “2 Hover” … 0.1s Phase assignment Auto Autorot prior combi Pha1 Normal 0.1s Phase assignment  Pha2 Hover 0.1s prior combi Pha3 – Speed 0.1s Pha4 – 0.1s 1 Nor mal Name ph.Tim. 2 Hover Then, in the fourth column from the left, enter the Now the given switch position must be assigned to switching time with which FROM phase should switch...
Page 329 Of course, the mc-16 HoTT and mc-20 This normal setting, which was already tested in flight, HoTT transmitters here too offers multiple possibilities can be copied to a different flight phase so that flying to realize various speeds in individual phases.
Page 330 330 For your notes...
Page 331 For your notes...
Page 332: Fcc Information
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: exposure requirement when used in combination with the genuine Graupner HoTT accessoires and operated 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the an- 2.
Page 333: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity...
Page 334: Warranty Certificate
Warranty Certificate Sur ce produit nous accordons une garantie de mois Graupner central service Die Fa. Graupner GmbH & Co. KG, Henriettenstraße 94 - 96, D-73230 Kirchheim/Teck gewährt ab dem Kaufdatum Garantie-Urkunde Mail box: Servicehotline auf dieses Produkt eine Garantie von 24 Monaten. Die...
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GRAUPNER mc-16 Programming Manual

General Notices

General Operating Notices

Transmitter Description Front Side

Commissioning the Transmitter

Receiver Initialization

Installation Notices

Winged Models

Helicopter Models

Program Descriptions Charger Socket

Model Select

Copy / Erase

Suppress Codes

Suppress Models

Base Setup Model

Model Type

Helicopter Type

Servo Adjustment

Control Adjust

Dual Rate / Expo

Channel 1 Curve

Switch Display

Control Switches

Logical Switches

Phase Settings

Phase Assignment

Phase Trim« (Winged Model)

Non-Delayed Channels

Timers (General)

Flight Phase Timers

Wing Mixers

Helicopter Mixer

Free Mixers

MIX Active / Phase

MIX-Only Channel

Dual Mixer

Swashplate Mixer

Fail Safe

Teacher/Pupil

Tx. Output Swap

Profi Trim

Trim Memory

Telemetry

Channel Sequencer

Multichannel

Ring Limiter

MP3 Player

Basic Settings, Transmitter

Servo Display

Servo Test

Code Lock

Info Display

Programming Examples

Appendix

Quick Links

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