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Page 1: Setup Guide
E-Soar Plus for Taranis Version 1.0 Setup Guide Mike Shellim 28 November 2015 Copyright © Michael Shellim... -
Page 2: Package Contents
1 Introduction E-Soar Plus is full-feature setup for electric-powered gliders with four wing servos. Suitable models include the Radian Pro, MPX Cularis, MPX Heron, Pulsar Pro etc. The interface provides simple and direct control of spoiler and motor. Key mixers may be adjusted during flight, allowing models to be trimmed out rapidly. -
Page 3: Flight Modes
2 Overview 2.1 Stick and switch assignments Rudder, Elevator, Aileron and Throttle controls are as specified in MODEL SETUP STICK MODE Other controls assignments as follows: Control Function Throttle stick Spoiler Spoiler compensation adjust (Landing mode) Throttle trim Motor compensation adjust (Power mode) Rudder trim Aileron diff adjust Flight mode selector... -
Page 4: Motor Operation
3 Motor Operation This section describes operation of the motor and the arming system. 3.1 Arming the motor system The system is initially disarmed i.e. motor forced off. To arm the system: Set motor control to ‘off’ (LS↓) Apply full right-aileron & full up-elevator, and hold Pull SH and hold for 2 seconds, until startup sound Release SH Release stick(s) -
Page 5: Setting Up Your Transmitter
The first task is to prepare your transmitter’s EEPROM and file system. Using a suitable USB lead, connect the Taranis to the computer. To establish communication, switch on the transmitter whilst pressing inwards on the horizontal trim levers (the so-called ‘three fingered salute’). - Page 6 5.2.1 Calibrate flaps (CHs 3,4) Start by calibrating the flaps. In CAL mode, the response of the throttle stick is stepped at 25% increments, to aid calibration of the right flap. 5.2.1.1 Set rotation of flap servos First, set the direction of rotation of the flap servos: Switch on the transmitter (don’t switch on the receiver just yet).
- Page 7 5.2.1.3 Calibrate the Right flap. Now calibrate the right flap. The goal is to match the response with the left flap, using a 5-point curve. Check that you’re still in mode, re-enter mode if not. In the menu, select the RtFlap servo. OUTPUTS Leave Subtrim, Min, and Max at the defaults values (0, -150, 150).
- Page 8 Check the transition between modes as follows: LANDING CRUISE o Move the spoiler stick forward and back. The transition between modes will be LANDING CRUISE indicated by a voice alert – the flaps should transition smoothly at this point. o If there is a sudden jump, then almost certainly you skipped the stick calibration, or did not complete it correctly - calibrate the sticks now, and the re-start the setup procedure.
- Page 9 5.2.3 [V-TAIL only] Calibrate V-tail (CHs 5,6) Enable mode. The tx should chirp every five seconds. Calibrate the V-tail servos, following the same steps as above for the aileron servos (see §5.2.2), but please note: when in mode, pushing up on the elevator stick should cause both surfaces should move upwards. Note that this is the opposite of normal operation, and is for calibration only.
- Page 10 5.4 Adjust control travel and mixing In the final section, you’ll adjust the control travel and mixing. Most of the adjustments will affect more than one control surface. As they have been calibrated, they will track correctly! Control / mix Adjustment point Adjustment notes Ail...
- Page 11 Control / mix Adjustment point Adjustment notes GV3(“CmpMax”) Motor compensation is used to counteract pitch changes Motor compensation GLOBALVARS due to motor thrust. Compensation can be adjusted in flight, via the throttle trim: - Forward trim = pitch down - Centre trim = zero compensation - Back trim = pitch up The adjustments should be made with the motor disarmed.
- Page 12 Control / mix Adjustment point Adjustment notes GV7(“Combi”) The Combi mix generates some complementary rudder Combi rudder GLOBALVARS movement in response to aileron inputs. A small amount can helps smooth turns without the need to coordinate rudder and aileron controls. Combi can be set per flight mode.
- Page 13 NOTE: the transition point for the Power flight mode will change as well. Changing the assignments of Spoiler, Motor and Flap Spoiler, motor and flap functions may be assigned to any suitable control. Recommended options for the Taranis X9D are as follows:...
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Page 14: Pre-Flight Checks
Adjusting spoiler stick deadband The spoiler stick response incorporates some deadband at the idle end to help prevent accidental deployment. A small amount of deadband is also desirable to allow for pot drift and ratchet slip. The default deadband should be fine for most pilots; however it can be adjusted as follows: Go to menu CURVES...