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Part one: General information ...................................................................................................... 5
1.0 General information ........................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Foreword................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Important statements ..............................................................................................................................6
1.3 Safety needing attention..........................................................................................................................6
1.4 Attention before flight ..............................................................................................................................6
2.0 Features.........................................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Features of DEVO-12..............................................................................................................................7
2.2 Features of RX1201................................................................................................................................7
3.0 Specification ...................................................................................................................................................8
3.1 DEVO-12 specification ............................................................................................................................8
3.2 Receiver specification .............................................................................................................................8
4.0 Definition of DEVO-12.....................................................................................................................................9
4.1 Panel definition .......................................................................................................................................9
4.2 Rear definition ......................................................................................................................................10
4.3 Wiring Diagram.....................................................................................................................................11
4.4 Function keys in panel ..........................................................................................................................12
5.0 Control stick adjustment................................................................................................................................12
5.1
Control stick length adjustment .......................................................................................................12
5.2 Control stick tension adjustment ............................................................................................................13
6.0 Neck strap usage..........................................................................................................................................13
7.0
Stick mode switch...................................................................................................................................14
8.0
Switches between left-hand and right-hand throttles ................................................................................16
8.1 Right-hand throttle switched to left-hand throttle.....................................................................................16
8.2
Left-hand throttle switched to right-hand throttle...............................................................................20
5.5 Stick tension adjustment ............................................................................................错误！未定义书签。
9.0 Training function ...........................................................................................................................................22
10.0 Customized fixed ID....................................................................................................................................25
11.0 Installation requirements for receiver............................................................................................................28
12.0 Installation requirement for DEVO-12 Battery pack.......................................................................................29
12.1 Matters needing attention on battery pack............................................................................................30
12.2 DEVO-12 battery charging ..................................................................................................................30
12.3 Voltage parameters.............................................................................................................................31
12.4 Indication for charging status...............................................................................................................31
Part two: Helicopter ................................................................................................................... 32
1.0
System menu .........................................................................................................................................32
1.1 Language setting ..................................................................................................................................34
1.2 Skin selection .......................................................................................................................................34
1.3 Display .................................................................................................................................................35
1.4 Buzzer warning.....................................................................................................................................36
1.5 Date & Time .........................................................................................................................................36
1.6 TFT screen calibration ..........................................................................................................................38
1.7 Stick mode ...........................................................................................................................................39
1.8 Stick and lever ......................................................................................................................................39
1.9 Power amplifier.....................................................................................................................................41
1.10 About..................................................................................................................................................42
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    5.5 Stick tension adjustment ....................错误！未定义书签。 9.0 Training function ............................22 10.0 Customized fixed ID............................25 11.0 Installation requirements for receiver......................28 12.0 Installation requirement for DEVO-12 Battery pack..................29 12.1 Matters needing attention on battery pack....................30 12.2 DEVO-12 battery charging ........................30 12.3 Voltage parameters..........................31 12.4 Indication for charging status.......................31...
  • Page 2 1.5 Date & Time ............................101 1.6 TFT screen calibration ........................102 1.7 Stick mode ............................103 1.8 Stick and lever ............................103 1.9 Power amplifier...........................105 1.10 About..............................106 2.0 Model menu ...............................106 2.1 Model select ............................107 2.2 Model name............................107 User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 2 of 238...
  • Page 3 1.5 Date & Time ............................176 1.6 TFT screen calibration ........................178 1.7 Stick mode ............................179 1.8 Stick and lever ............................179 1.9 Power amplifier...........................181 1.10 About..............................182 2.0 Model menu ...............................182 2.1 Model select ............................182 User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 3 of 238...
  • Page 4 3.19 Monitor .............................231 3.20 Fail safe............................231 3.21 Trainer..............................232 3.22 Timer..............................236 Welcome to use DEVO-12 transmitter. Note: read thoroughly the manual before using, and keep it in a safe place for the future reference. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 4 of 238...

  • Page 5: User Manual For Devo-12

    Part one: General information 1.0 General information 1.1 Foreword DEVO-12 takes 2.4GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology, features automatic ID binding, automatic ID assignment, and also features customizedly fixed ID setup. The usage of wireless copy function keeps you away from the trouble in wire link-up.

  • Page 6: Important Statements

    Keep it far away form heat sources and sunshine to avoid distortion, or even damage caused by high temperature. Correct charging method Use the assorted charger to charge the battery for your DEVO-12. The usage of the charger should be within the range of rated voltage. 1.4 Attention before flight Ensure the battery packs of both transmitter and receiver are fully saturated.

  • Page 7: Features

    Both the length and tension of the sticks can be amendable. 10) DEVO-12 can be freely switched among Modes 1, 2, 3, and 4. 11) DEVO-12 is suitable for Helicopter, Airplane, and Glider. In the Helicopter mode, there are four flight modes, each of which can be freely set and its parameters can be personalizedly adjusted to meet the requirement for F3C or 3D aerobatic flight.

  • Page 8: Specification

    Output pulse ……………………. 1000 – 2000 mS (1500 Neutral) 3.2 Receiver specification Type ………………………………2.4GHz 12 channels Sensitivity ……………………….. 95 dbm Frequency interval ……………… ≥ 4 M Weight …………………………… 15 g Dimension ………………………. 48.6X32.3X17.3 mm User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 8 of 238...

  • Page 9: Definition Of Devo-12

    4.0 Definition of DEVO-12 4.1 Panel definition English Your language N/O English Your language Antenna Hook eyelet AUX 6 AUX 6 Throttle Hold RUDD D/R GEAR FMOD ELEV D/R AILE D/R AUX 2 Right key AUX 4 AUX 5 Left Key...

  • Page 10: Rear Definition

    RUDD Trim AILE Trim Power SW 4.2 Rear definition 1. AUX 5 2. Regulation holes for throttle stick tension. 3. Charge socket (CHG): input DC at 5V, 500-1000 mA; Polarity: 4. AUX 4 User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 10 of 238...

  • Page 11: Wiring Diagram

    6. Digital Signal Converter socket (DSC): for simulator flight practice via computer (You need software and its dongle which are available in hobby shops, and for training. 4.3 Wiring Diagram English Your language N/O English Your language User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 11 of 238...

  • Page 12: Function Keys In Panel

    Rudder servo 4.4 Function keys in panel There are 6 functional keys in the panel of DEVO-12. Below are the details: EXT: Resetting key. Press EXT to exit the menu. ENT: Confirmation key. Press ENT to get access to the system or the function mode.

  • Page 13: Control Stick Tension Adjustment

    6.0 Neck strap usage There is a concealable hook eyelet in the face panel of DEVO-12. It will pop up as you press the hook eyelet. The neck strap can be connected to the eyelet. The eyelet located at the center helps to get the best balance of your DEVO-12.

  • Page 14: Stick Mode Switch

    MODE 1 and MODE 3, and the right-hand throttle contains MODE 2 and MODE 4. Below are the sketch maps: Left-hand stick includes MODE 2 and MODE 4. MODE 2 MODE 4 User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 14 of 238...
  • Page 15 Right-hand stick includes MODE 1 and MODE 3. MODE 1 MODE 3 English Your language User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 15 of 238...

  • Page 16: Switches Between Left-Hand And Right-Hand Throttles

    8.1 Right-hand throttle switched to left-hand throttle 1) MECHANICAL switch Open the battery compartment cover in the rear of your DEVO-12. Push rightwards and take out the battery pack. Remove the left lateral, right lateral, and rear non-slipping blocks, respectively.
  • Page 17 English Your language Lateral non-slipping block Rear non-slipping block Remove the block from the semicircle hole Remove the fixed screws A1~A5, B1~B5, and then remove the base plate. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 17 of 238...
  • Page 18 Remove the screws C1 and C2. Open the left and right switch caps, respectively, and then unscrew the screws C3 and C4. And remove the rear cover. Note: don’t break the wires inside. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 18 of 238...
  • Page 19 Throttle Control Spring 2) ELECTRONIC switch Touch the shortcut icon to enter System Menu. Touch the shortcut icon to enter the interface of Stick Mode, and then select the mode you desire. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 19 of 238...

  • Page 20: Left-Hand Throttle Switched To Right-Hand Throttle

    Throttle Control Spring in left throttle set, respectively, and then mount them in the corresponding positions in right throttle set. And then adjust the stick tension according to your habit. 2) ELECTRONIC switch User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 20 of 238...
  • Page 21 The switch from left-hand throttle to right-hand throttle is finished after both the MECHANICAL and ELECTRONIC switches changed, respectively. And the transmitter is ready to work normally. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 21 of 238...

  • Page 22: Training Function

    Insert one end of the signal wire into DSC socket at the rear face of the trainee’s DEVO-12, and then turn on the power. A linkage icon will be shown on the boot screen. Find out the trainee’s model data.
  • Page 23 English Your language Linkage icon at trainer’s DEVO-12 English Your language DSC socket Two ends of digital signal wire Training status display: when the trainer’s icon becomes into “X”, the trainee stops flying and the trainer is working; when the trainer’s icon turns into “√”, the trainee is flying and the trainer is in leisure.
  • Page 24 Trainee is off and trainer is working Trainee is working and trainer is off 3) Usage method The training switch should be worked with the TRN training lever, which is located at the right top of DEVO-12. English Your language TRN: training lever If the trainer’s finger pulls the training lever TRN, a “√”...

  • Page 25: Customized Fixed Id

    10.0 Customized fixed ID This setting will bind DEVO-12 and its receiver in a unique corresponding relationship. It will greatly speed up the time of automatic binding when DEVO-12 powered on. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 25 of 238...
  • Page 26 Touch the navigation mark of the item ID Code Setting. It will expand into two statuses: Off and On. A series of random digits will be shown below after touching On. English Your language Touch “On” User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 26 of 238...
  • Page 27 ID is already set. An enquiry interface of “Are you sure?” pop up. “ID Code Match … …” will be shown after touching OK. English Your language ID Code Setting ID Code Fixed ID Are you sure? Cancelled User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 27 of 238...

  • Page 28: Installation Requirements For Receiver

    This means the fixed ID code has been cancelled. Pull out BIND PLUG. DEVO-12 also needs to make relative cancellation and reversion after the fixed ID in receiver is cleared out. In the main interface touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then touch to enter Fixed ID.

  • Page 29: Installation Requirement For Devo-12 Battery Pack

    English Your language Antenna Antenna arranges in correct directions Antenna arranges in wrong directions 12.0 Installation requirement for DEVO-12 Battery pack Put the battery pack into the battery compartment in a correct position and then push it leftwards. English Your language...

  • Page 30: Matters Needing Attention On Battery Pack

    12.2 DEVO-12 battery charging DEVO-12, which is equipped with build-in charging circuit, is powered by 3.7V 3000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. It begins to charge when the output pin of the...

  • Page 31: Voltage Parameters

    Maximum current of USB interface ……………….350mA 12.4 Indication for charging status There is a slim V-shape indicator light at the top center of DEVO-12. It indicates three different working statuses from left to right: 0.1) Charging indicator light: blue light is lighting;...

  • Page 32: Part Two: Helicopter

    Part two: Helicopter 1.0 System menu All the functional settings, which are relative to the operation systems of DEVO-12 itself, are wholly integrated in System Menu. They include Language, Skin, Display, Buzzer, Date & Time, TFT Screen, Stick Mode, Stick & Lever，Power Amplifier, and...
  • Page 33 Flight mode System menu icon Timer Function menu icon PIT percentage Model name value Throttle Battery volume percentage display value Throttle curve Time display icon Pitch curve Transmission icon power display User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 33 of 238...

  • Page 34: Language Setting

    Then touch to save and exit. 1.2 Skin selection DEVO-12 offers three skins for your selection. Touch to enter System Menu and touch to enter Skin. Touch the skin you desire and then touch to exit.

  • Page 35: Display

    5) Power save time: it can adjust the duration which turns off the backlight light in order to prolong the battery cruise time. The setting status contents Always on and 30 grades with an interval of 1 minute. Touch to exit. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 35 of 238...

  • Page 36: Buzzer Warning

    3) Levers and knobs buzzer: under the condition that this item is set as “Active”, DEVO-12 will sound when rotating or moving such levers or knobs as AUX2, AUX3, AUX4, AUX5, AUX6, and AUX7 to their neutral positions. It can also be set as “Inhibit”...
  • Page 37 Replacing a new button cell is a must. The method for changing button cell: Turn off the power of your DEVO-12 and take off its battery pack. Use a cross screwdriver to remove the two fixing screws on the fixing board.

  • Page 38: Tft Screen Calibration

    TFT Screen Calibration. Click anywhere on the screen to start calibration with the touch pen, and then follow the indication to calibrate. It will automatically return to System Menu after the calibration is finished. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 38 of 238...

  • Page 39: Stick Mode

    Direction and Stick & Lever Calibration. 1) Stick direction: there are four options: Elevator, Aileron, Throttle, and Rudder. Click the item, which you want to reverse, to change the output direction of the User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 39 of 238...
  • Page 40 2.3) Click the item of Stop. If the calibration is finished, “Calibration success!” will be shown at the lower of the screen. If the calibration is failed, “Calibration error! Please try again!” will be shown instead. It needs to be calibrated again. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 40 of 238...

  • Page 41: Power Amplifier

    1.9 Power amplifier The transmission output power of DEVO-12 is adjustable. It is divided into six grades from small to big. The lower the transmission output power transmits, the shorter the radio range is, and the longer the stand-by time will be. The higher the transmission output power, the farer the radio range, and the shorter the stand-by time.

  • Page 42: About

    2.0 Model menu Model Menu manages all the model data saved in DEVO-12. It includes Model Select, Model Name, Model Copy, Model Transmit, Model Receive, Model Reset, Type Select, Trim System, Stick Position, Warning, Device Select, Device Output, Swash Type, and Fixed ID.

  • Page 43: Model Name

    System Menu and then click the icon get the interface of Model Name. The following is the interface: Click the right blank frame of Name and a gray stripe will be shown in the frame. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 43 of 238...

  • Page 44: Model Copy

    Touch the soft keyboard to input a new name. It is possible to switch between lowercase and uppercase by clicking the key Then touch to exit. 2.3 Model copy Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and click to enter Model Copy. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 44 of 238...
  • Page 45 Then touch the model in the right list where you want to locate the source model. The serial No. and name of the model you chose are shown under Dest Model in the lower left of interface as well as an enquire “Are you sure?” is popped up. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 45 of 238...

  • Page 46: Model Wireless Copy

    Click OK to copy. Otherwise click Cancel. Then the interface will automatically return to Model Menu. Click to save and exit. 2.4 Model wireless copy The model data between two DEVO-12 equipments can be wirelessly copied via Model Transmit and Model Receive in Model Menu 1) Model transmission Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then continue to click the icon to enter Model Transmit.
  • Page 47 Click Ok for receiving or Cancel for rejection. “Connecting ……” and “Receiving ……” will be shown in series in the interface. The information of “Received” with the model name will be shown in left side after receiving is finished. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 47 of 238...

  • Page 48: Model Reset

    Model Menu and then click to enter Model Reset. It is possible to store 60 models data in the model list of DEVO-12 equipment. There are two methods to reset the model data: batch reset and single reset. 1) Method for batch reset:...

  • Page 49: Type Select

    2.6 Type select This device offers three model types menu. They are helicopter, airplane, and glider, respectively. Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then click to enter Type User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 49 of 238...

  • Page 50: Trim System

    Touch the corresponding navigation mark to change the trim value. The bigger the trim value is, the bigger the trim range will be. For elevator, aileron, and rudder, there are two more options: Normal and Limited. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 50 of 238...

  • Page 51: Stick Position

    Then touch the navigation mark of Channel. It expands into five items: Inhibit, Elevator, Aileron, Throttle, and Rudder. The factory default setting is Inhibit. Choose the stick you want to set as “switch”. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 51 of 238...
  • Page 52 At the same time, “Position” and the status of turn-on or turn-off appear under the item Channel. The current status of turn-on or turn-off will be shown in the form of On or Off on the right top corner. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 52 of 238...

  • Page 53: Warning

    In factory, Throttle Stick is set as Active, High direction at 10.0% Position, flight mode as Stunt, and Throttle Hold at on position. Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then click to enter the interface of Warning. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 53 of 238...

  • Page 54: Device Select

    Flight Mode Main Switch, Flight Mode Extra Switch, Stunt Trim Select, Throttle Hold Switch, Hovering Pitch, and Hovering Throttle. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Model Menu, and then click the icon enter Device Select. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 54 of 238...
  • Page 55 The factory default is Common. 4) Throttle Hold Switch Refer to “Flight Mode Main Switch”. 5) Hovering Pitch Refer to “Flight Mode Main Switch”. 6) Hovering Throttle User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 55 of 238...

  • Page 56: Device Output

    Touch the left column navigation mark of Gear and pop up an expansion list including FMOD SW, MIX SW, ELEV D/R, AILE D/R, RUDD D/R, HOLD D/R, and GERA SW. Touch the desired item. The default setting is GEAR SW. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 56 of 238...
  • Page 57 Touch the left column navigation mark of AUX 2. Pop up an expansion list including SPS0 SW, SPS1 SW, SPS2 SW, SPS3 SW, Left Trim, Right Trim, and AUX2 Lever. Touch the desired item. The default setting is AUX2 Lever. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 57 of 238...
  • Page 58 Touch the left column navigation mark of AUX 3, and expands a list including AUX3 Lever, AUX4 Lever, AUX5 Lever, AUX6 Knob, AXU7 Knob. Touch the desired item. The factory default setting is AUX3 Lever. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 58 of 238...

  • Page 59: Swash Type

    Click the icon to exit. 2.12 Swash type The swash type is grouped into six options: 1 Servo Normal, 2 Servos 180°, 3 Servos 140°, 3 Servos 140°, and 4 Servos 90°. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 59 of 238...

  • Page 60: Fixed Id

    2.13 Fixed ID This setting will bind DEVO-12 and its receiver in a unique corresponding relationship. It will greatly speed up the time of automatic binding when DEVO-12 powered on. Setting for fixed ID The setting for fixed ID should be under the status that automatic ID binding is successfully finished.
  • Page 61 Off and On. A series of random digits will be shown below after touching On. English Your language Touch “On” A series of random digits is shown here A mini soft keyboard is shown in the lower part after touching the random digits of ID Code User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 61 of 238...
  • Page 62 Fixed ID cancellation Insert the assorted BIND PLUG into the output terminal of BATT before the receiver is powered on, and then plug 5V DC power into one of the other output terminals. The User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 62 of 238...

  • Page 63: Function Menu

    This means the fixed ID code has been cancelled. Pull out BIND PLUG. DEVO-12 also needs to make relative cancellation and reversion after the fixed ID in receiver is cleared out. In the main interface touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then touch to enter Fixed ID.

  • Page 64: Travel Adjust

    Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu and then click to enter Sub Trim. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 64 of 238...

  • Page 65: Dual Rate And Exponential

    3.4 Dual Rate and Exponential After this function is set up, it is possible for D/R switches to control the dual rates of elevator, aileron, and rudder, respectively. The setting range is covered from 0% to User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 65 of 238...
  • Page 66 Position selection Touch the navigation mark of Position. An expansion list pops up, where there are six points for you choosing from Pos0 through 5. Chose the position you want to set. The User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 66 of 238...
  • Page 67 Pos 0, Pos 1, and Pos 2. If moving the lever ELEV D/R (shown above), switch will happen among Pos 0, Pos 1, and Pos 2 (shown below). User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 67 of 238...
  • Page 68 If touching the navigation mark for both items to amend the dual rate value, the dual rate of the corresponding servo will be changed while the curve will being changed at the same time, shown at the right graph. The default setting is 100%. English Your language User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 68 of 238...
  • Page 69 Dual Rate and Exponential. Automatic setting Under working with Flight Mode, it is possible to switch the dual rate and exponential, which are set in above “3) Dual Rate adjustment” and “4) Exponential adjustment”, respectively. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 69 of 238...

  • Page 70: Throttle Hold

    If this function is set, the switch will be executed by hold switch. The setting value of throttle hold is ranged from -20.0 to 50.0。 Setting method: Touch the shortcut icon to enter Function Menu, and then click enter the interface of Throttle Hold. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 70 of 238...
  • Page 71 Setting for Throttle Stick Given the function is used. If the throttle hold lever is turned on, it is possible to set the throttle stick as the switch that enters the status of throttle holding. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 71 of 238...

  • Page 72: Throttle Curve

    If pushing the throttle hold lever, the throttle locked status is released. Click the icon to exit after all the settings are finished. 3.6 Throttle curve Throttle curves are adjusted through nine points, which of all the flight modes can be User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 72 of 238...
  • Page 73 It includes two items: Point, and Output. 2.1) Adjustment for Point Touch the navigation mark of Point and an expansion list including nine points is shown. Click the point which you want to adjust. 2.2) Status adjustment User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 73 of 238...

  • Page 74: Mix To Throttle

    Down in the interface. If the item of Channel is Aileron or Rudder, the contents in the said interface will be changed into Channel, Switch, Left, and Right. Take the example of Channel set as Elevator to illustrate the setting method. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 74 of 238...

  • Page 75: Gyro Sensor

    This function offers the gain adjustment for gyro sensor, which can be manually set through D/R switches or Flight mode switch, and also is possible to be automatically switched various gains through flight mode switch. Setting method: User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 75 of 238...
  • Page 76 The default setting is 50.0%. 4.2) Pos 1 Refer to the step of “4.1) Pos 0”. 4.3) Pos 2 Refer to the step of “4.1) Pos 0”. B) Automatic setting User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 76 of 238...

  • Page 77: Governor

    The control proportion of governor can be separately set in various flight modes. For the absolute revolution amount, please set in external governor. The amount shown in DEVO-12’s governor is just a percentage for reference. The actual revolution should be read in the external governor.

  • Page 78: Tail Curve

    Tail Curve. There will be shown an enquiry of “All Servo Hold?” Click OK for locking the current statues of all servos, and Cancel for unlocking the current statues of all servos. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 78 of 238...

  • Page 79: Dual Pitch

    3.11 Dual pitch The dual pitch function is offered to the helicopter which needs two pitches. Pitch 2 should be selected at Device Output in Model Menu if want to use this function (Refer User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 79 of 238...
  • Page 80 Active. Click Active for adjustment, and then touch the left or right navigation mark of the item to decrease or increase, respectively, the amount. Minus amount means the amending direction is downward, and plus amount means an upward direction. The adjustment range is ±100%. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 80 of 238...

  • Page 81: Swash Mix

    Down to decrease or increase, respectively, the mix amount. The mix direction can be reverted through altering the plus or minus sign before the amount. The adjustable range is ±125%. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 81 of 238...

  • Page 82: Pitch Curve

    Cancel for unlocked. Enter the next interface after clicking OK or Cancel. 1) Exponential setting Touch the navigation mark of Exponential to expand into two options Off and On. The User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 82 of 238...
  • Page 83 3) Flight mode setting Flight Mode includes six sub-items: Normal Mode, Stunt 1, Stunt 2, Stunt 3, Stunt 4, and Throttle Hold (the flight mode should be previously set at Flight Mode Extra User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 83 of 238...
  • Page 84 Click the icon to exit after finished. Below are shown several basic examples of Throttle curves and Pitch Curves for reference. 1) Normal flight 2) Flight mode 1 3) Flight mode 2 User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 84 of 238...

  • Page 85: Program Mix

    Program Mix. Eight Program Mix names and their current statuses are shown (the factory default setting is Inhibit). Take Program Mix 1 as an example to show how to use. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 85 of 238...
  • Page 86 Enter the next interface after clicking. 1) Mater channel setting Touch the navigation mark of Master and expands a selectable dropdown menu. After clicking the desired channel the channel name will be shown in Master. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 86 of 238...
  • Page 87 Touch left or right navigation mark of Down to decrease or increase, separately, the mix amount. It is possible to reverse mix direction through changing the plus or minus sign before amount. The adjustable range is ±125%. Offset setting User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 87 of 238...
  • Page 88 Touch the navigation mark of Exponential and expand a dropdown menu with two options of Off and On. The pitch curve will be smoothly changed if choosing On. Otherwise choosing Off. 4) Point User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 88 of 238...

  • Page 89: Monitor

    Monitor for checking the current working status of each channel. Click to the icon exit after finished. 3.16 Fail safe There are two possibilities for use if the transmission signal is under abnormal User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 89 of 238...
  • Page 90 Note: checking whether all the actions when fail safe happened are correct is a must after the setting is finished. It is dangerous to use full throttle, especially after fail safe taken place. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 90 of 238...

  • Page 91: Trainer

    Insert one end of the signal wire into DSC socket at the rear face of the trainee’s DEVO-12, and then turn on the power. A linkage icon will be shown on the boot screen. Find out the trainee’s model data.
  • Page 92 English Your language Linkage icon at trainer’s DEVO-12 English Your language DSC socket Two ends of digital signal wire Training status display: when the trainer’s icon becomes into “X”, the trainee stops flying and the trainer is working; when the trainer’s icon turns into “√”, the trainee is flying and the trainer is in leisure.
  • Page 93 If the trainer’s finger pulls the training lever TRN, a “√” is shown in the linkage icon; if the trainer releases his finger from the trainer lever, an “X” will be shown there. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 93 of 238...

  • Page 94: Timer

    Setting for training function channels Trainee is available to get full or part of flight control power to the aircraft model via setting the training function channel in the trainer’s DEVO-12. Below is the setting method: Touch the shortcut icon to enter Function Menu, and then touch in Function Menu access to Trainer screen.
  • Page 95 Touch the navigation mark of Timer 1 and expand a dropdown of Stopwatch and Countdown. Select the desired timing method. The timing range of stopwatch is from 0 to 59:59 (59 minutes 59 seconds). Stopwatch view: Countdown view: User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 95 of 238...
  • Page 96 It is possible to set the down alarm in countdown. The setting range is from 00:01 to 03:00. The default setting is Inhibit. 6) One time If this function is turned on, counting down cannot be stopped once the countdown works. The default setting is Off. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 96 of 238...

  • Page 97: Part Three: Airplane

    Elevator trim Aileron trim System menu Flap trim icon Function Flight mode menu icon Timer Model name Battery Throttle percentage volume value display Throttle curve icon Time display Transmission Rudder trim power display User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 97 of 238...

  • Page 98: Language Setting

    Language. Touch the language that you want to select. A “√” will be shown on the screen after selected. Then touch to save and exit. 1.2 Skin selection DEVO-12 offers three skins for your selection. Touch to enter System Menu and touch to enter Skin. User Manual for DEVO-12...

  • Page 99: Display

    The power consumption will be increased if the contrast is too high and the battery cruise duration will be shortened. 8) Backlight lightness: the backlight lightness can be adjustable by touching the navigation marks. The power consumption will be increased if the backlight User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 99 of 238...

  • Page 100: Buzzer Warning

    You can judge the position of the throttle stick according to the different musical scales. It is can be set as “Inhibit”. 7) Levers and knobs: under the condition that this item is set as “Active”, DEVO-12 will sound when rotating or moving such levers or knobs as AUX2, AUX3, AUX4, AUX5, AUX6, and AUX7 to their neutral positions.

  • Page 101: Date & Time

    Replacing a new button cell is a must. The method for changing button cell: Turn off the power of your DEVO-12 and take off its battery pack. Use a cross screwdriver to remove the two fixing screws on the fixing board.

  • Page 102: Tft Screen Calibration

    Replace the old cell with a new one. Cell size: CR 1220 3V English Your language Button cell holder Push outwards 1.6 TFT screen calibration Touch the icon to enter System Menu and then touch enter TFT Screen Calibration. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 102 of 238...

  • Page 103: Stick Mode

    1.8 Stick and lever Touch the icon to enter System Menu and then touch the icon to enter Stick and Lever. There are two items in the interface: Stick Direction and Stick User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 103 of 238...
  • Page 104 2.3) Click the display item of Stop. If the calibration is finished, “Calibration success!” will be shown on the lower of the screen. If the calibration is failed, “Calibration error! Please try again!” will be shown instead. It need to be calibrated again. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 104 of 238...

  • Page 105: Power Amplifier

    1.9 Power amplifier The transmission output power of DEVO-12 is adjustable. It is divided into six grades from small to big. The lower the transmission output power transmits, the nearer the radio range is, and the longer the stand-by time will be. The higher the transmission output power, the farer the radio range, and the shorter the stand-by time.

  • Page 106: About

    2.0 Model menu Model Menu manages all the model data saved in DEVO-12. It includes Model Select, Model Name, Model Copy, Model Transmit, Model Receive, Model Reset, Type Select, Trim System, Stick Position, Warning, Device Select, Device Output, Wing Type and Fixed ID.

  • Page 107: Model Select

    Repeat the step 2.1 Model Select to choose the model you want to name or save. And then touch the icon to exit. Click the icon to enter System Menu and then click the icon get the interface of Model Name. The following is the interface: User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 107 of 238...
  • Page 108 English Your language Gray stripe Touch the soft keyboard to input a new name. it is possible to switch between lowercase and uppercase by clicking the key Then touch to exit. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 108 of 238...

  • Page 109: Model Copy

    Then touch the model in the right list where you want to locate the source model. The serial No. and name of the model you chose are shown under Dest Model in the lower left of interface as well as an enquire “Are you sure?” is popped up. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 109 of 238...

  • Page 110: Model Wireless Copy

    Click OK to copy. Otherwise click Cancel. Then the interface will automatically return to Model Menu. Click to save and exit. 2.4 Model wireless copy The model data between two DEVO-12 equipments can be wirelessly copied via Model Transmit and Model Receive in Model Menu 3) Model transmission Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then continue to click the icon to enter Model Transmit.
  • Page 111 Click Ok for receiving or Cancel for rejection. “Connecting ……” and “Receiving ……” will be shown in series in the interface. The information of “Received” with the model name will be shown in left side after receiving is finished.. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 111 of 238...

  • Page 112: Model Reset

    Model Menu and then click to enter Model Reset. It is possible to store 60 models data in the model list of DEVO-12 equipment. There are two methods to reset the model data: batch reset and single reset. Method for batch reset:...

  • Page 113: Type Select

    2.6 Type select This device offers three model types menu. They are helicopter, airplane, and glider, respectively. Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then click to enter Type User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 113 of 238...

  • Page 114: Trim System

    Touch the corresponding navigation mark to change the trim value. The bigger the trim value is, the bigger the trim range is. For elevator, aileron, and rudder, there are two options: Normal and Limited. “Normal” User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 114 of 238...

  • Page 115: Stick Position

    Then touch the navigation mark of Channel. It expands into five items: Inhibit Elevator, Aileron, Throttle, and Rudder. The factory default setting is Inhibit. Choose the stick you want to set as “switch”. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 115 of 238...
  • Page 116 At the same time, “Position” and the status of turn-on or turn-off appear under the item Channel. The current status of turn-on or turn-off will be shown on the right top corner. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 116 of 238...

  • Page 117: Warning

    The factory default is set Throttle Stick as Active, High direction at 10.0% Position, set flight mode as Stunt, and set Throttle Hold at on position. Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then click to enter the interface of Warning. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 117 of 238...

  • Page 118: Device Select

    Flight Mode Main Switch, Flight Mode Extra Switch, Stunt Trim Select, Throttle Hold Switch, Hovering Pitch, and Hovering Throttle. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Model Menu, and then click the icon enter Device Select. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 118 of 238...
  • Page 119 In Flight Mode, the trim values to which each stick is relative put, respectively, effect on the corresponding stick. The factory default is Common. 10) Throttle Hold Switch Refer to “1) Flight Mode Main Switch”. 11) Hovering Pitch Refer to “1) Flight Mode Main Switch”. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 119 of 238...

  • Page 120: Device Output

    Touch the left column navigation mark of Gear and pop up an expansion including FMOD SW, MIX SW, ELEV D/R, AILE D/R, RUDD D/R, HOLD D/R, and GERA SW. Touch the desired item. The default setting is GEAR SW. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 120 of 238...
  • Page 121 Flap There will show the switch option only after the right column of Flap is selected. Touch the right column of Flap and expand a dropdown menu including Inhibit, Active, and System. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 121 of 238...
  • Page 122 Touch the left column navigation mark of AUX 2. Pop up an expansion list including SPS0 SW, SPS1 SW, SPS2 SW, SPS3 SW, Left Trim, Right Trim, and AUX2 Lever. Touch the desired item. The default setting is AUX2 Lever. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 122 of 238...
  • Page 123 Touch the left column navigation mark of AUX 3, and expands a list including AUX3 Lever, AUX4 Lever, AUX5 Lever, AUX6 Knob, AXU7 Knob. Touch the desired item. The factory default setting is AUX3 Lever. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 123 of 238...

  • Page 124: Wing Type

    Refer to “4) AUX 4”. AXU6 Refer to “4) AUX 4”. Click the icon to exit. 2.12 Wing type Wing Type is grouped into Flaperon, DLETA, 4-Aileron, and V Tail. Wing type selection: User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 124 of 238...
  • Page 125 Touch the navigation mark of Wing Type and expand a dropdown menu with Normal, Flaperon, DELTA, and 4-Aileron. Choose the desired wing type. 1.1) Flaperon Below is the sketch map of Flaperon servos’ assignment: User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 125 of 238...
  • Page 126 Left aileron Right aileron Connect to the output AUX1 in Receiver Connect to the output AILE in Receiver 1.2) DELTA Below is the sketch map of DELTA servo’s assignment: English Your language User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 126 of 238...
  • Page 127 Touch the navigation mark of V-TAIL and expand a dropdown menu with Inhibit and Active. Choose Active. Below is the sketch map of V-tail servos’ assignment: English Your language Left empennage Right empennage Connect to the output ELEV in Receiver User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 127 of 238...
  • Page 128 Click the navigation mark of Mate and expand a dropdown menu with Inhibit, Gear, Flap, AUX2, AUX3, AUX4, AXU5, AXU6, and AUX7. Touch the desired channel in black. The channel, whose characters are shown in gray, has being applied. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 128 of 238...
  • Page 129 These channels in gray are not available. 4.2) Trim setting Click the navigation mark of Trim and expand into Inhibit, Left Trim, Right Trim, AUX2 Lever, AUX3 Lever, AUX4 Lever, AUX5 Lever, AUX6 Knob, and AUX7 Knob. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 129 of 238...

  • Page 130: Fixed Id

    2.13 Fixed ID This setting will bind DEVO-12 and its receiver in a unique corresponding relationship. It will greatly speed up the time of automatic binding when DEVO-12 powered on. Setting for fixed ID The setting for fixed ID should be under the status that automatic ID binding is successfully finished.
  • Page 131 The new ID digits can be modified by touching the mini soft keyboard. Touch Match after the new ID is already set. An enquiry interface of “Are you sure?” pop up. “ID Code Match … …” will be shown after touching OK. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 131 of 238...
  • Page 132 This means the fixed ID code has been cancelled. Pull out BIND PLUG. DEVO-12 also needs to make relative cancellation and reversion after the fixed ID in receiver is cleared out. In the main interface touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then touch to enter Fixed ID.

  • Page 133: Function Menu

    The default setting is Normal. Touch the icon to exit after finished. 3.2 Travel adjust Touch the icon to enter Function Menu and then click the icon enter the interface of Servo Adjust. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 133 of 238...

  • Page 134: Sub Trim

    Touch the icon to enter Function Menu and then click the icon to enter the interface of Sub Trim. Touch the navigation mark of the desired item to adjust the amount for rectifying the User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 134 of 238...

  • Page 135: Dual Rate And Exponential

    Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu and then click the icon to enter the interface of Dual Rate and Exponential. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 135 of 238...
  • Page 136 The default setting is 100%. English Your language Upper curve Lower curve If touch this mark, both the upper and User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 136 of 238...
  • Page 137 5) Automatic setting Under working with Flight Mode, it is possible to switch the dual rate and exponential, which are set in above 3) Dual Rate adjustment and 4) Exponential adjustment, respectively. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 137 of 238...

  • Page 138: Throttle Hold

    If this function is set, the switch will be executed by hold switch. The setting value of throttle hold is ranged from -20.0 to 50.0。 Setting method: Touch the shortcut icon to enter Function Menu, and then click enter the interface of Throttle Hold. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 138 of 238...
  • Page 139 Setting for Throttle Stick Given the function is used. If the throttle hold lever is turned on, it is possible to set the throttle stick as the switch that enters the status of throttle holding. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 139 of 238...

  • Page 140: Throttle Curve

    3.6 Throttle curve Throttle curves are adjusted through nine points, which of all the flight modes can be respectively set. The left and right throttles can be separately set after it is previously User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 140 of 238...
  • Page 141 Touch the navigation mark of Exponential and expand a list with Off and On. The throttle curve will being changed smoothly if clicking On. 4) Position setting Touch the navigation mark of Point and expand a list including nine points. Select the User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 141 of 238...
  • Page 142 0.0% and an upper limit of 100.0%. The default setting is Inhibit. The switch between Pos 1 and Pos 0 can be freely realized through throttle stick after the above amount has been set up. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 142 of 238...

  • Page 143: Snap Roll

    Snap Roll. Setting for snap roll: touch the navigation mark of Snap Roll and expand a dropdown menu with five Snap Rolls. Click the snap roll you want to use. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 143 of 238...
  • Page 144 Change the position, by touching the left or right navigation mark of Elevator, Aileron, or Rudder, to set the stick position and the control direction. If Stick Position is set as Inhibit, only Training lever can control over the snap roll flying. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 144 of 238...

  • Page 145: Differential

    Touch the left or right navigation mark of Pos 0 to decrease or increase, respectively, differential value. The bigger the value is, the bigger the differential is. The adjustable range is ± 100%. Setting for Pos 1 The setting is same as above. Switch selection User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 145 of 238...
  • Page 146 Touch the left or right navigation mark of Pos 0 to decrease or increase, respectively, differential value. The bigger the value is, the bigger the differential is. The adjustable range is ± 100%. Setting for Pos 1 The setting is same as above. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 146 of 238...
  • Page 147 Touch the left or right navigation mark of Pos 0 to decrease or increase, respectively, differential value. The bigger the value is, the bigger the differential is. The adjustable range is ± 100%. 2） Setting for Pos 1 The setting is same as above. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 147 of 238...

  • Page 148: Balance

    Function Menu, and then click the icon to enter the interface of Balance. 1) Channel selection Touch the navigation mark of Channel and expand a selectable list. Choose the desired channel. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 148 of 238...

  • Page 149: Gyro Sensor

    (The flight mode should be activated. Refer to “2.10 Device Select” for). Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then touch the icon to enter the interface of Gyro Sensor. A) Manual setting User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 149 of 238...
  • Page 150 All the flight modes are shown in the right interface which includes Normal Flight, Stunt 1, Stunt 2, Stunt 3, Stunt 4, and Throttle Hold. For Stunt 3 and Stun 4, Flight Mode Extra Switch should be activated in Device Select User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 150 of 238...

  • Page 151: Governor

    The control proportion of governor can be separately set in various flight modes. For the absolute revolution amount, please set in external governor. The amount shown in DEVO-12’s governor is just a percentage for reference. The actual revolution should be read in the external governor.

  • Page 152: Aileron To Rudder Mix

    The switch between Pos 0 and Pos 1 can be realized by setting the position of throttle stick. Touch the left or right navigation mark of Throttle Stick to the position amount of throttle stick. The default setting is Inhibit. The adjustable range is 0.0-100.0%. 4) Switch setting User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 152 of 238...

  • Page 153: Elevator To Flap Mix

    This function is used to execute the mix of elevator to flap. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the icon to enter the interface of Elevator to Flap Mix. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 153 of 238...

  • Page 154: Rudder To Aileron/Elevator Mix

    This function is used to execute the mix of rudder to aileron/ elevator. It will help eliminate waver or shake caused by rudder stick operation. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the interface of Elevator to User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 154 of 238...
  • Page 155 Click the desired item and “0” before the item will be changed into “1”. If two or more items are selected, And should be selected. Then touch the navigation mark to return back. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 155 of 238...

  • Page 156: Flap System

    Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the icon to enter Flap System. Elevator setting There three options: 0: Normal, 1: Midpoint, and 2: Land. 1.1) 0: Normal position User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 156 of 238...
  • Page 157 Auto landing switch can be set in a certain flight mode. This setting should be previously set in Wing Type at Model Menu. Refer to “2.13 Wing Type”. Touch the navigation mark of the selected flight mode, and pops up a menu with User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 157 of 238...

  • Page 158: Aileron To Flap Mix

    Wing Type at Model Menu (Refer to “2.12 Wing Type”). Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the icon to enter the interface of Aileron to Flap Mix. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 158 of 238...

  • Page 159: Pitch Curve

    Pitch Curve can be adjusted via nine points. Pitch curves of Pos 0 and Pos 1 can be set, respectively. The item Pitch should be previously set in Device Output at Model Menu (Refer to “2.12 Device Output”). Setting method: User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 159 of 238...
  • Page 160 Touch the navigation mark of Exponential, and expand a sub menu with Off and On. Click On for smooth changes in pitch curve. Point setting Touch the navigation mark of Point and expand a dropdown menu including nine points. Choose the point you want to adjust. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 160 of 238...
  • Page 161 Touch the navigation mark of Switch and expand a selectable list. Click the switch item that you want to set. If two or more switches are selected, And should be chosen. Then click the icon to exit. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 161 of 238...

  • Page 162: Program Mix

    Enter the next interface after clicking. 4) Mater channel setting Touch the navigation mark of Master and expands a selectable dropdown menu. After clicking the desired channel the channel name will be shown in Master. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 162 of 238...
  • Page 163 Touch left or right navigation mark of Down to decrease or increase, separately, the mix amount. It is possible to reverse mix direction through changing the plus or minus sign before amount. The adjustable range is ±125%. Offset setting User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 163 of 238...
  • Page 164 Touch the navigation mark of Exponential and expand a dropdown menu with two options of Off and On. The pitch curve will be smoothly changed if choosing On. Otherwise choosing Off. 11) Point User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 164 of 238...

  • Page 165: Monitor

    Monitor for checking the current working status of each channel. Click to the icon exit after finished. 3.20 Fail safe There are two possibilities for use if the transmission signal is under abnormal User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 165 of 238...
  • Page 166 Note: checking whether all the actions when fail safe happened are correct is a must after the setting is finished. It is dangerous to use full throttle, especially after fail safe taken place. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 166 of 238...

  • Page 167: Trainer

    Insert one end of the signal wire into DSC socket at the rear face of the trainee’s DEVO-12, and then turn on the power. A linkage icon will be shown on the boot screen. Find out the trainee’s model data.
  • Page 168 English Your language Linkage icon at trainer’s DEVO-12 English Your language DSC socket Two ends of digital signal wire Training status display: when the trainer’s icon becomes into “X”, the trainee stops flying and the trainer is working; when the trainer’s icon turns into “√”, the trainee is flying and the trainer is in leisure.
  • Page 169 If the trainer’s finger pulls the training lever TRN, a “√” is shown in the linkage icon; if the trainer releases his finger from the trainer lever, an “X” will be shown there. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 169 of 238...

  • Page 170: Timer

    Setting for training function channels Trainee is available to get full or part of flight control power to the aircraft model via setting the training function channel in the trainer’s DEVO-12. Below is the setting method: Touch the shortcut icon to enter Function Menu, and then touch in Function Menu access to Trainer screen.
  • Page 171 Touch the navigation mark of Timer 1 and expand a dropdown of Stopwatch and Countdown. Select the desired timing method. The timing range of stopwatch is from 0 to 59:59 (59 minutes 59 seconds). Stopwatch view: Countdown view: User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 171 of 238...
  • Page 172 It is possible to set the down alarm in countdown. The setting range is from 00:01 to 03:00. The default setting is Inhibit. 12) One time If this function is turned on, counting down cannot be stopped once the countdown works. The default setting is Off. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 172 of 238...

  • Page 173: Part Four: Glider

    Part four: Glider 1.0 System menu N/O English name Your language N/O English name Your language Elevator trim Flap trim Flight mode Timer Flaperon icon Rudder trim Brake system icon exponential icon Model User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 173 of 238...

  • Page 174: Language Setting

    Language. Touch the language that you want to select. A “√” will be shown on the screen after selected. Then touch to save and exit. 1.2 Skin selection DEVO-12 offers three skins for your selection. Touch to enter System Menu and touch to enter Skin. Touch the skin you desire and then touch to exit.

  • Page 175: Display

    The setting status contents Always on and 30 grades with an interval of 1 minute. Touch to exit. After finished. 1.4 Buzzer warning Touch the icon to enter System Menu and then touch to enter User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 175 of 238...

  • Page 176: Date & Time

    You can judge the position of the throttle stick according to the different musical scales. It is can be set as “Inhibit”. 11) Levers and knobs: under the condition that this item is set as “Active”, DEVO-12 will sound when rotating or moving such levers or knobs as AUX2, AUX3, AUX4, AUX5, AUX6, and AUX7 to their neutral positions.
  • Page 177 Replacing a new button cell is a must. The method for changing button cell: Turn off the power of your DEVO-12 and take off its battery pack. Use a cross screwdriver to remove the two fixing screws on the fixing board.

  • Page 178: Tft Screen Calibration

    TFT Screen Calibration. Click anywhere on the screen to start calibration with the touch pen, and then follow the indication to calibrate. It will automatically return to System Menu after the calibration is finished. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 178 of 238...

  • Page 179: Stick Mode

    Stick and Lever. There are two items in the interface: Stick Direction and Stick & Lever Calibration. 5) Stick direction: there are four options: Elevator, Aileron, Throttle, and Rudder. Click the item, which you want to reverse, to change the output direction of the User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 179 of 238...
  • Page 180 2.3) Click the display item of Stop. If the calibration is finished, “Calibration success!” will be shown on the lower of the screen. If the calibration is failed, “Calibration error! Please try again!” will be shown instead. It need to be calibrated again. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 180 of 238...

  • Page 181: Power Amplifier

    1.9 Power amplifier The transmission output power of DEVO-12 is adjustable. It is divided into six grades from small to big. The lower the transmission output power transmits, the nearer the radio range is, and the longer the stand-by time will be. The higher the transmission output power, the farer the radio range, and the shorter the stand-by time.

  • Page 182: About

    2.0 Model menu Model Menu manages all the model data saved in DEVO-12. It includes Model Select, Model Name, Model Copy, Model Transmit, Model Receive, Model Reset, Type Select, Trim System, Stick Position, Warning, Device Select, Device Output, Swash Type, and Fixed ID.

  • Page 183: Model Name

    System Menu and then click the icon get the interface of Model Name. The following is the interface: Click the right blank frame of Name and a gray stripe will be shown in the frame. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 183 of 238...

  • Page 184: Model Copy

    Touch the soft keyboard to input a new name. it is possible to switch between lowercase and uppercase by clicking the key Then touch to exit. 2.3 Model copy Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and click to enter Model Copy. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 184 of 238...
  • Page 185 Then touch the model in the right list where you want to locate the source model. The serial No. and name of the model you chose are shown under Dest Model in the lower left of interface as well as an enquire “Are you sure?” is popped up. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 185 of 238...

  • Page 186: Model Wireless Copy

    Click OK to copy. Otherwise click Cancel. Then the interface will automatically return to Model Menu. Click to save and exit. 2.4 Model wireless copy The model data between two DEVO-12 equipments can be wirelessly copied via Model Transmit and Model Receive in Model Menu 5) Model transmission Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then continue to click the icon to enter Model Transmit.
  • Page 187 Click Ok for receiving or Cancel for rejection. “Connecting ……” and “Receiving ……” will be shown in series in the interface. The information of “Received” with the model name will be shown in left side after receiving is finished.. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 187 of 238...

  • Page 188: Model Reset

    Model Menu and then click to enter Model Reset. It is possible to store 60 models data in the model list of DEVO-12 equipment. There are two methods to reset the model data: batch reset and single reset. Method for batch reset:...

  • Page 189: Type Select

    2.6 Type select This device offers three model types menu. They are helicopter, airplane, and glider, respectively. Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then click to enter Type User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 189 of 238...

  • Page 190: Trim System

    Touch the corresponding navigation mark to change the trim value. The bigger the trim value is, the bigger the trim range is. For elevator, aileron, and rudder, there are two options: Normal and Limited. “Normal” User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 190 of 238...

  • Page 191: Stick Position

    Then touch the navigation mark of Channel. It expands into five items: Inhibit Elevator, Aileron, Throttle, and Rudder. The factory default setting is Inhibit. Choose the stick you want to set as “switch”. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 191 of 238...
  • Page 192 At the same time, “Position” and the status of turn-on or turn-off appear under the item Channel. The current status of turn-on or turn-off will be shown on the right top corner. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 192 of 238...

  • Page 193: Warning

    The factory default is set Throttle Stick as Active, High direction at 10.0% Position, set flight mode as Stunt, and set Throttle Hold at on position. Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then click to enter the interface of Warning. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 193 of 238...

  • Page 194: Device Select

    Flight Mode Main Switch, Flight Mode Extra Switch, Stunt Trim Select, Throttle Hold Switch, Hovering Pitch, and Hovering Throttle. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Model Menu, and then click the icon enter Device Select. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 194 of 238...
  • Page 195 In Flight Mode, the trim values to which each stick is relative put, respectively, effect on the corresponding stick. The factory default is Common. 16) Throttle Hold Switch Refer to “1) Flight Mode Main Switch”. 17) Hovering Pitch Refer to “1) Flight Mode Main Switch”. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 195 of 238...

  • Page 196: Device Output

    Touch the left column navigation mark of Gear and pop up an expansion including FMOD SW, MIX SW, ELEV D/R, AILE D/R, RUDD D/R, HOLD D/R, and GERA SW. Touch the desired item. The default setting is GEAR SW. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 196 of 238...
  • Page 197 Flap There will show the switch option only after the right column of Flap is selected. Touch the right column of Flap and expand a dropdown menu including Inhibit, Active, and System. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 197 of 238...
  • Page 198 Touch the left column navigation mark of AUX 2. Pop up an expansion list including SPS0 SW, SPS1 SW, SPS2 SW, SPS3 SW, Left Trim, Right Trim, and AUX2 Lever. Touch the desired item. The default setting is AUX2 Lever. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 198 of 238...
  • Page 199 Touch the left column navigation mark of AUX 3, and expands a list including AUX3 Lever, AUX4 Lever, AUX5 Lever, AUX6 Knob, AXU7 Knob. Touch the desired item. The factory default setting is AUX3 Lever. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 199 of 238...

  • Page 200: Wing Type

    Refer to “4) AUX 4”. 13) AXU6 Refer to “4) AUX 4”. Click the icon to exit. 2.12 Wing type The Wing Type includes V-Tail, Tip Ailerons, Dual Spoilers. Wing type selection: User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 200 of 238...
  • Page 201 It is possible to set elevator, rudder, and flap in Dual Channels, and is of two-channel output function. The AUX channel, which will be used as dual channels setting in Device Output at Model Menu, should previously set as Inhibit (Refer to “2.11 Device Output”). User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 201 of 238...
  • Page 202 Touch the navigation mark of Mate and expand a popup with Inhibit and the items shown in Device Output. Select the desired item. Note: the selected channels are shown in grey and are not selectable. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 202 of 238...

  • Page 203: Fixed Id

    2.13 Fixed ID This setting will bind DEVO-12 and its receiver in a unique corresponding relationship. It will greatly speed up the time of automatic binding when DEVO-12 powered on. Setting for fixed ID The setting for fixed ID should be under the status that automatic ID binding is successfully finished.
  • Page 204 Off and On. A series of random digits will be shown below after touching On. English Your language Touch “On” A series of random digits is shown here A mini soft keyboard is shown in the lower part after touching the random digits of ID Code User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 204 of 238...
  • Page 205 Fixed ID cancellation Insert the assorted BIND PLUG into the output terminal of BATT before the receiver is powered on, and then plug 5V DC power into other output terminal. The red light of User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 205 of 238...

  • Page 206: Function Menu

    This means the fixed ID code has been cancelled. Pull out BIND PLUG. DEVO-12 also needs to make relative cancellation and reversion after the fixed ID in receiver is cleared out. In the main interface touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then touch to enter Fixed ID.

  • Page 207: Travel Adjust

    Touch the navigation mark of each item to increase or decrease corresponding travel adjustment amount. The adjustable range is 0.0-150.0%. The default setting is 100.0%. Click the icon to exit after finished. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 207 of 238...

  • Page 208: Sub Trim

    Right aileron 1 R62.5%-L62.5% Throttle L62.5%-H62.5% Rudder R62.5%-L62.5% Left aileron 1 R62.5%- L62.5% Flap D62.5%- U62.5% Right aileron 2 R62.5%- L62.5% Left aileron 2 R62.5%- L62.5% AUX4 -62.5%- +62.5% AUX5 -62.5%- +62.5% User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 208 of 238...

  • Page 209: Dual Rate And Exponential

    Position. There will only show Pos 0, Pos 1, and Pos 2 in manual setting. 3) Dual Rate adjustment It is possible to modify the value by touching the navigation mark of Dual Rate. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 209 of 238...
  • Page 210 It is possible to adjust the exponential output value of the servo at that point , which is set up in step “2) Position selection”, by touching the navigation mark of Exponential. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 210 of 238...
  • Page 211 Note: if want to use this function, it is necessary to previously set Flight Mode Speed Switch and Flight Mode Launch Switch in Device Select at Model Menu as the corresponding switches. Refer to “2.10 Device Select”. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 211 of 238...

  • Page 212: Motor Hold

    Device Output at Model Menu, which is used as Spoiler Stick and is activated. Refer to “2.11 Device Output”. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the icon enter the interface of Motor Hold. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 212 of 238...

  • Page 213: Flaperon Mix

    The output rate of flap in each flight mode should be previously set Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the icon enter the interface of Flaperon Mix. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 213 of 238...

  • Page 214: Camber System

    This function can change the flap angle and aileron angle which goes through central line of the main wing, and then change the features of main wing. It can be independently set in each flight mode. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 214 of 238...
  • Page 215 R-aileron with a range of ± 100%. It is possible to alter the direction of L- or R-aileron via changing the character of “R” or “L” before the amount.. L- or R-Flap setting User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 215 of 238...

  • Page 216: Differential

    Touch the left or right navigation mark of Aileron to decrease or increase, respectively, the value with a range of ± 100%. The bigger the value is, the bigger the differential is. 1.2) Rudder setting User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 216 of 238...

  • Page 217: Balance

    “Dual Channels” should be previously activated at Wing Type in Model Menu (refer to “2.12 Wing Type”). Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the icon to enter the interface of Balance. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 217 of 238...

  • Page 218: Gyro Sensor

    Select”), and the gyro output should also be simultaneously set at Output (refer to “2.11 Device Output”). Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then touch the icon to enter the interface of Gyro Sensor. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 218 of 238...

  • Page 219: Rudder To Spoiler Mix

    (refer to “2.11 Device Select”), and “Dual Spoilers” should also be activated at Wing Type (refer to “2.12 Wing Type”). Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the icon User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 219 of 238...

  • Page 220: Aileron To Rudder Mix

    Device Select in Model Menu (refer to “2.10 Device Select”). Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the icon to enter the interface of Aileron to Rudder Mix. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 220 of 238...
  • Page 221 Touch the navigation mark of Left to change the leftward mix value of aileron to rudder. It is possible to alter the mix direction via changing the sign before the value. The adjustable mix is ± 125%. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 221 of 238...

  • Page 222: Elevator To Flap Mix

    The bigger the value is, the bigger the offset will be. It is possible to alter the offset direction via changing the sign before the value. the adjustable offset range is ± 100%. Click the icon to exit. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 222 of 238...

  • Page 223: Aileron To Flap Mix

    But the flight mode should be previously set at Device Select in Mode Menu (refer to “2.10 Device Select”), and the tip aileron should also be activated at Wing Type (refer to “2.12 Wing Type”). User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 223 of 238...

  • Page 224: Flap Rate

    It is possible to set the flap rates of both up and down directions. There are total five flight modes, each one of which should be previously set at Device Select in Model Menu (refer to “2.10 Device Select”). Setting method: User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 224 of 238...

  • Page 225: Brake System

    It is can switched between Pos 0 and Pos 1 via setting the item Switch. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the icon to enter the interface of Brake System. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 225 of 238...
  • Page 226 2.3) Brake to Elevator The setting is same as above. 2.4) Brake to Flap The setting is as above. 2.5) Brake to Tip aileron The setting is same as above. Switch setting User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 226 of 238...

  • Page 227: Program Mix

    Program Mix. Eight Program Mix names and their current statuses are shown (the factory default setting is Inhibit). Take Program Mix 1 as an example to show how to use. A) Setting method for Normal in Program Mix 1 User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 227 of 238...
  • Page 228 Master. 8) Slave channel setting Touch the navigation mark of Slave and expands a selectable dropdown menu. Click the desired channel which will be shown in Slave. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 228 of 238...
  • Page 229 B) Setting method for Curve in Program Mix2 Touch the item Curve in Program Mix 1 and expands an enquiry “All Servos Hold?” Click OK for all the servos will be locked at the current statuses; click Cancel for User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 229 of 238...
  • Page 230 Click the icon to return to the interface of Program Mix for other setting, or click the icon once again to exit. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 230 of 238...

  • Page 231: Monitor

    The default setting is Servo Hold. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click to enter the interface of Fail Safe. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 231 of 238...

  • Page 232: Trainer

    Setting method: A) Data copy Using the wireless copy function of the two DEVO-12 transmitters, the model data saved in the trainer’s transmitter can be transmitted to the trainee’s to ensure the model parameters are exactly same. Regarding the copying method, refer to “2.4...
  • Page 233 Insert one end of the signal wire into DSC socket at the rear face of the trainee’s DEVO-12, and then turn on the power. A linkage icon will be shown on the boot screen. Find out the trainee’s model data.
  • Page 234 Linkage icon at trainer’s DEVO-12 English Your language DSC socket Two ends of digital signal wire Training status display: when the trainer’s icon becomes into “X”, the trainee stops flying and the trainer is working; when the trainer’s icon turns into “√”, the trainee is flying and the trainer is in leisure.
  • Page 235 Setting for training function channels Trainee is available to get full or part of flight control power to the aircraft model via setting the training function channel in the trainer’s DEVO-12. Below is the setting method: Touch the shortcut icon to enter Function Menu, and then touch in Function Menu access to Trainer screen.

  • Page 236: Timer

    3.22 Timer There are two timers which can be set as stopwatch and countdown, respectively. Each timer can be operated by switch or by shortcut. Setting method: User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 236 of 238...
  • Page 237 0 to 59:59 (59 minutes 59 seconds). Stopwatch view: Countdown view: Take countdown manner as an example to explain. 14) Switch selection Touch the navigation mark of Switch and get a selectable dropdown User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 237 of 238...
  • Page 238 The default setting is Off. B) Setting for Timer 2 is same as that for timer 1. Touch the icon to exit after finished. This symbol indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment. User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 238 of 238...

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