DETRUM GAVIN-6C User Manual

DETRUM GAVIN-6C User Manual

2,4 ghz digital proportional r/c system

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Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1
Disclaimer ........................................................................................................ 1
Indications and Symbols for Safe Use............................................................. 1
Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 1
Flying Precautions ........................................................................................... 2
Product Description ............................................................................................ 5
Box Contents ................................................................................................... 5
Transmitter ....................................................................................................... 5
Specifications ............................................................................................. 5
Features...................................................................................................... 5
Names of Each Transmitter Control ........................................................... 7
Main Screen ............................................................................................. 10
Receiver ......................................................................................................... 11
Specifications ........................................................................................... 11
Features.................................................................................................... 11
Receiver Connections .............................................................................. 11
Basic Operation ................................................................................................. 13
Adjust the Stick Lever Tension ....................................................................... 13
Change the Location of Throttle Stick ........................................................... 14
Turn on/off the Transmitter ............................................................................. 15
Binding ........................................................................................................... 16
Range Test ..................................................................................................... 17
Flight Mode .................................................................................................... 17
Dual Rate (D/R) setting .................................................................................. 18
Model Parameter ............................................................................................... 19
Servo Reverse [Rev Set] ............................................................................... 19
End Point [End Point] ..................................................................................... 20
Sub Trim [Sub Trim] ....................................................................................... 21
Stick Curve [Stick Curve] ............................................................................... 21
Throttle Curve [THR Curve] ........................................................................... 23

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ......................1 Disclaimer ......................1 Indications and Symbols for Safe Use............. 1 Installation Precautions ..................1 Flying Precautions ................... 2 Product Description .................... 5 Box Contents ....................5 Transmitter ....................... 5 Specifications ..................... 5 Features...................... 5 Names of Each Transmitter Control ............
  • Page 2 Pitch Curve [PIT Curve] (Heli only) ..............25 Throttle Hold [THR Hold] ................26 Mix Set [Mix Set] (Airplane only) ..............27 Delta Mixing [Delta Mix]................27 V-tail Mixing [V-tail Mix] ................29 Flaperon Mixing [Flaperon Mix] ..............31 Throttle to Balance Mixing [THR▶BAL Mix] ..........33 Veer to Elevator Mixing [Veer▶ELE] ............
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Disclaimer Thank you for purchasing this DETRUM product. This is a 2.4GHz digital proportional R/C system with high performance. In order to make full use of the features of this product and to safely enjoy your R/C activities, please read this manual carefully before using.
  • Page 4: Flying Precautions

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual Please refer to the following instructions:  In order to protect the receiver, wrap the receiver with 10mm foam rubber, and then fasten it with a rubber band or a Velcro strap.  The servos should be installed with rubber gaskets and brass eyelets to isolate the vibration from the fuselage.
  • Page 5 GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual This product is made of precision electronic components and mechanical parts, please keep away from wet conditions, to prevent the components damage from water and cause a failure which would lead to a crash.  Always keep away from hot conditions.
  • Page 6 GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual For safety, always fly the aircraft in visible range. Flying behind tall buildings will not only lose sight of the aircraft, but also degrade the RF signal performance. Always return the transmitter setting screen to the initial main screen during flight.
  • Page 7: Product Description

    Product Description Box Contents  GAVIN-6C Transmitter  DETRUM RXC7 Receiver  Bind Plug  Instruction Manual  USB Cable (optional)  Simulator Convertor (optional)  9g Servo *4pcs (optional)  NOTE: The set contents depend on the type of set.
  • Page 8 GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual performance.  The ergonomic design enables users to hold the transmitter easily.  The LCD display is designed with straightforward menu and intuitive graphical interface. It is easy to understand and convenient to use.  This allows adjustment of the sticks lever tension, and there are four selectable stick modes to meet different operating habits.
  • Page 9: Names Of Each Transmitter Control

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual Names of Each Transmitter Control Antenna Status display LED Switch (TRAINER) (under the Indicated position Switch (FLAP) Switch (GEAR) Switch (FMOD) Switch (HOLD) Throttle Stick Elevator Stick Aileron Stick Rudder Stick Digital Trim (throttle) Digital Trim (elevator)
  • Page 10 GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual  Antenna The strong radio wave radiate from the side of the transmitter antenna. Do not point the antenna directly toward the aircraft during flight.  Carrying Handle The carrying handle is designed for easily carrying and placing the transmitter.
  • Page 11 GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual  Power Switch Push the switch upward to turn on the transmitter, push downward to turn off.  Neck Strap Attachment For a long flight you can choose to use a neck strap for easy handing. The neck strap attachment is on the neutral position, in order to get the best balance for transmitter.
  • Page 12: Main Screen

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual  ENT: enter key, press this key to enter the sub-menu or to confirm the setting.  R/+: press this key to choose the value upward.  L/+: press this key to choose the value downward.  LCD You can get the current status from the main screen, and set the parameters from the function menu.
  • Page 13: Receiver

     The receiver has the fail safe function.  The distance for signal control is more than 1000 meters. Receiver Connections The channels of DETRUM RXC7 receiver are labeled with names, as shown in the following figure. - 11 -...
  • Page 14 GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual Aileron channel AILE ELEV Elevator channel THRO Throttle channel RUDD Rudder channel Gear channel GEAR AUX1 Auxiliary channel AUX2 Auxiliary channel Bind plug BIND (This is used during the bind procedure) When connecting the servo to the channel connector, please note the line sequence.
  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Adjust the Stick Lever Tension This allows adjustment of the stick lever tension to meet different operating habits. Tools: Phillips screwdriver, ESD wrist strap or ESD gloves. Conditions: Before operating, please wear an ESD wrist strap or ESD gloves. Steps: 1.
  • Page 16: Change The Location Of Throttle Stick

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual 4. Use a Phillips screwdriver to adjust the spring strength as you prefer by turning the screw of the stick you want to adjust. Turning the screw clockwise increases the tension, counter clockwise to loosen. CAUTION: Do not loosen the screw too much, the stick may not operate.
  • Page 17: Turn On/Off The Transmitter

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual 5. Remove the wirings between the sticks and PCB. One stick is connected with two interfaces marked with AILE and THRO on PCB, the other stick is connected with two interfaces marked with ELEV and RUDD on PCB. Please remember the original connection before removing the wirings.
  • Page 18: Binding

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual the LCD will enter the main screen. If the throttle stick is not at the lowest position, after turning on the power switch, the LCD will prompt "THR is not reset!". Lower throttle stick to the lowest position, the information will disappear and the LCD will enter the main screen.
  • Page 19: Range Test

    It is extremely important to perform a range check before each flying session. This enables you to ensure that each function is working as it should be. GAVIN-6C transmitter allows you to reduce its power output and access the test mode. Then you can detect interference from environment and perform a range check.
  • Page 20: Dual Rate (D/R) Setting

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual  Airplane / multicopter flight mode: NORM (normal) and HLD (hold).  Helicopter flight mode: NORM (normal), HLD (hold), and ACR (acrobatic). It is possible to activate these flight modes by the throttle hold switch and acrobatic flight switch: ...
  • Page 21: Model Parameter

    Model Parameter Before setting the model parameters, please use the Model Set function to select a proper model. In the main screen, press ENT key to enter the main menu, press UP or DOWN key to select Model Parameter, and then press ENT key to enter the Model Parameter interface.
  • Page 22: End Point [End Point]

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual Rev Set : Norm : Norm : Norm 2. Press UP or DOWN key to select the channel, and then press R/+ or L/- key to set the value of the channel. Values:  Norm: It means the servo direction of selected channel is the normal direction.
  • Page 23: Sub Trim [Sub Trim]

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual End Point 1/12 : 1 LOW : H I G : 2 LOW 2. Press UP or DOWN key to select LOW / HIG of one channel, and then press R/+ or L/- key to set the value of LOW / HIG travel.
  • Page 24 GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual rudder stick operation. The servo position can be set independently for a maximum of 9 point positions. Setting Method: 1. In the Model Parameter menu, press UP or DOWN key to select Stick Curve, and then press ENT key to enter the AIL Curve setting interface.
  • Page 25: Throttle Curve [Thr Curve]

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual  EPA: EPA (end point adjustment) is used to adjust the end point. The larger the value is, the larger the servo travel is when move the stick. Values: 0~100. The default is 100.  EXP: It is used to set the exponent of the curve. Offer a servo travel that is not directly proportional to the stick travel.
  • Page 26 GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual  NORM THR Curve (Normal Throttle Curve): It is used to adjust throttle servo operation in response to throttle stick operation when the helicopter is in NORM flight mode.  ACR THR Curve (Acrobatic Throttle Curve): It is used to adjust throttle servo operation in response to throttle stick operation when the helicopter is in ACR flight mode.
  • Page 27: Pitch Curve [Pit Curve] (Heli Only)

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual Pitch Curve [PIT Curve] (Heli only)  NOTE: This function is available for helicopter only. It is used to adjust pitch operation in response to throttle stick operation. The servo position can be set independently for a maximum of 9 point positions.
  • Page 28: Throttle Hold [Thr Hold]

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual NORM PIT Curve 1: EPA: +100 2: 12.5 EXP: 3: 25.0 4: 37.5 LEVEL 5: 50.0 RESET 6: 62.5 ACR PIT Curve 1: EPA: +100 2: 12.5 EXP: 3: 25.0 4: 37.5 LEVEL 5: 50.0 RESET 6: 62.5 The setting method of pitch curve, please refer to Stick Curve [Stick Curve] (Page 21).
  • Page 29: Mix Set [Mix Set] (Airplane Only)

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual The characters HLD will display in the main screen on throttle hold mode. GAVIN-6C 00:03:53 00:00 MODEL01 00:00 Mix Set [Mix Set] (Airplane only)  NOTE: This function is available for airplane only. Mixing allows control input for a channel to affect more than one channel at a time.
  • Page 30 GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual CH1 (AILE): aileron CH2 (ELEV): elevator Delta (elevon) mixing mixes channel 1 (aileron) to channel 2 (elevator) allowing the elevons to operate in unison (as elevators) or in opposition (as ailerons). Setting Method: 1. In the Mix Set setting interface, press UP or DOWN key to select Delta Mix, and then press ENT key to enter the setting interface.
  • Page 31: V-Tail Mixing [V-Tail Mix]

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual key to set the value of the item.  AIL▶AIL: This parameter is used to set the mixing rate (percentage) from aileron channel to itself. Values: -100~100. If the value is negative, it will adjust the aileron operation in the negative direction. If the value is positive, it will adjust the aileron operation in the positive direction.
  • Page 32 GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual V-tail mixing mixes channel 2 (elevator) to channel 4 (rudder) allowing the ruddervaotrs to operate both as rudders and elevators. Setting Method: 1. In the Mix Set setting interface, press UP or DOWN key to select V-tail Mix, and then press ENT key to enter the setting interface.
  • Page 33: Flaperon Mixing [Flaperon Mix]

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual default is -100.  ELE▶RUD: This parameter is used to set the mixing rate (percentage) from elevator channel to rudder channel. Values: -100~100. If the value is negative, it will adjust the rudder operation in the negative direction. If the value is positive, it will adjust the rudder operation in the positive direction.
  • Page 34 GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual 1. In the Mix Set setting interface, press UP or DOWN key to select Flaperon Mix, and then press ENT key to enter the setting interface. Flaperon Mix Mix SW: 2. Modify the value of Mix SW to ON by pressing R/+ key, to activate Flaperon mixing function.
  • Page 35: Throttle To Balance Mixing [Thr▶Bal Mix]

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual will adjust the aileron operation in the positive direction. The default is 100.  FLP▶FLP: This parameter is used to set the mixing rate (percentage) from flap channel to itself. Values: -100~100. If the value is negative, it will adjust the flap operation in the negative direction.
  • Page 36: Veer To Elevator Mixing [Veer▶Ele]

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual it will adjust the aileron operation in the negative direction. If the value is positive, it will adjust the aileron operation in the positive direction. The default is 0.  THR▶RUD: This parameter is used to set the mixing rate (percentage) from throttle channel to rudder channel.
  • Page 37: Swash Mixing [Swash Mix] (Heli Only)

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual  AIL-L: This parameter is used to set the mixing rate (percentage) from aileron channel to elevator channel when operating the aileron stick to left. Values: -100~100. If the value is negative, it will adjust the elevator operation in the negative direction.
  • Page 38 GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual Swash Mix Type: 1 Servo AIL Mix: ELE Mix: 2. Press UP or DOWN key to select Type item, and then press R/+ or L/- key to set the swash type. Values:  1 Servo: Each channel controls one servo, each servo controls one kind of operation, without mixing.
  • Page 39: Servo Delay [Servo Delay] (Airplane/Heli Only)

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual  AIL Mix: This parameter is used to set the mixing rate (percentage) from aileron to pitch when operating the aileron stick. Values:-100~100. If the value is negative, it will adjust the pitch operation in the negative direction. If the value is positive, it will adjust the pitch operation in the positive direction.
  • Page 40: Channel Monitor

    Channel Monitor After completing each setting in Model Parameter menu, you can verify the setting through the channel monitor and monitor the status of each channel at any time. In the main screen, press ENT key to enter the main menu, press UP or DOWN key to select Channel Monitor, and then press ENT key to enter the Channel Monitor interface.
  • Page 41: Model Set

    In the Model Set interface, you can edit a model or switch to another model, set the model type, select the function for each hardware switch, set the trainer function and fail safe function. GAVIN-6C can store a maximum of 30 aircraft models.
  • Page 42: Select Model Type [Type]

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual Edit model name MODEL01 2. Press UP or DOWN key to move the cursor and select each character, and then press R/+ or L/- key to set the value of each character. 3. After completing to edit the model name, press ENT key to save the setting.
  • Page 43: Trainer Set [Trainer Set]

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual elevator D/R, rudder D/R, or other auxiliary functions. Setting Method: 1. In the Model Set menu, press UP or DOWN key to select Func Set, and then press ENT key to enter the setting interface. Func Set THR Hold:...
  • Page 44 GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual which functions and channels are to be used for instruction. Always check operation of each control surface before each flying session. When using the trainer function, please check the operation of both the instructor and student transmitters.
  • Page 45: Fail Safe [Fail Safe]

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual Values:  ON: If one of the above channels is set to ON, it means this channel is to be used for trainer instruction.  OFF: If one of the above channels is set to OFF, it means this channel is not to be used for trainer instruction, only the instructor side operates.
  • Page 46 GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual Fail Safe 1.AIL 2.ELE 3.THR 2. Press UP or DOWN key to select the channel, and then press ENT key to enter the setting interface. Channels can be set include AIL, ELE, THR, RUD, GERA, and AUX1. You can select either mode for each channel in case of loss of RF signal: ...
  • Page 47: Timer Set [Timer 1/2/3 Set]

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual AILERON Set : Fail Safe 4. Set the value to desired position. Values for each channel: -120~120. The default values for each channel are 0, 0, -100, 0, 0, and 0. Timer Set [Timer 1/2/3 Set] This transmitter incorporates two timer systems which are displayed on the main screen.
  • Page 48: Reset Model [Reset]

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual timer.  DOWN Timer: This timer is enabled, and displays on the main screen as down timer. The default is OFF. 3. Press UP or DOWN key to select Control SW, and then press R/+ or L/- key to set the value (timer event).
  • Page 49 GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual 2. Press R/+ or L/- key to select to command, and then press ENT to execute the command.  Not Act: Keep the current setting, do not reset the model.  Act: Reset the settings of current model to default values.
  • Page 50: System Set

    System Set The System Set sets up functions of the transmitter, does not set up any model data. In the main screen, press ENT key to enter the main menu, press UP or DOWN key to select System Set, and then press ENT key to enter the System Set interface.
  • Page 51: Stick Mode [Stick Mode]

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual Calibration Full sticks travel Set neutral Press ENT 2. Move both right and left sticks up and down and right to left, next set both right and left sticks to their center position, and then press ENT key to calibrate the sticks.
  • Page 52: Key Volume [Key Volume]

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual MODE 1 MODE 2 elevator throttle throttle elevator stick stick stick stick rudder aileron rudder aileron stick stick stick stick MODE 3 MODE 4 elevator throttle elevator throttle stick stick stick stick aileron rudder aileron rudder stick...
  • Page 53: Key Tone [Key Tone]

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual Setting Method: In the System Set menu, press UP or DOWN key to select Key Volume, and then press R/+ or L/- key to set the volume. Key Tone [Key Tone] It is possible to change to tone for the keys.
  • Page 54: About Information [About]

    GAVIN-6C Instruction Manual 30sec, 40sec, 50sec, or 60sec is selected, if there is no operation, the back-light will be on for 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 seconds before automatically shutting off. Setting Method: In the System Set menu, press UP or DOWN key to select Bright Off, and then press R/+ or L/- key to set the value.
  • Page 55 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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