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Foxtech DA16 Radio Control System
User Manual
V2.1
2018.10
DA16, specially designed for VTOL like Nimbus, and also suitable for other Foxtech series drones. It is a
16-channel radio which has datalink and radiolink built inside, so both the datalink and radiolink can reach
a range of 5km. You also could equip the range booster and high-quality antenna to increase the distance
to 15km.
If you have any issue using the product, please get support from support1@foxtechfpv.com.

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  • Page 1 V2.1 2018.10 DA16, specially designed for VTOL like Nimbus, and also suitable for other Foxtech series drones. It is a 16-channel radio which has datalink and radiolink built inside, so both the datalink and radiolink can reach a range of 5km. You also could equip the range booster and high-quality antenna to increase the distance to 15km.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Aircraft Power Battery DA16 and Flight Controller Connection How to Place Transmitter Antenna Right How to Charge DA16 Transmitter How to Link DA16 Transmitter to DA16 Receiver Select Transmitter Throttle Joystick Type Main Menu Introduction Model Settings Select Transmitter Throttle Joystick Type...
  • Page 3 Foxtech DA16 Radio Control System User Manual Trim TrimSet Trainer FailSafe Timer LowVol Alert System Settings Comm Set Screen Lock & Display H / W Set ExPort Stts Stick Cali Dial Cali Export File Receiver Settings Comm Set Voltage Calibrating...

  • Page 4: Read Tips

    Do not power off transmitter in a flight while aircraft engine and motors are still working. Keep aircraft within sight range in a flight. Make sure DA16 transmitter’s screen menu is returned to system menu before taking off a flight, in case of any accidents caused by mistouching system settings.

  • Page 5: Precautions On Charging Da16 Transmitter

    Do not charge DA16 transmitter when the temperature is over 60 degree centigrade. Keep it away from places that a baby or a kid may reach while you are charging DA16 transmitter, and better if there is supervision in case of accidents.

  • Page 6: Product Introduction

    Fulfils the Requirement of Complicated Models or Robots In default, DA16 transmitter can save 64 sets of model data, the amount can be extendedwithout a limit if necessary.

  • Page 7: Parts

    12 hours after one time charging. You’ll never have to worry about long-time flight in outdoor. SD Card Data Saving and Extending DA16 transmitter supports saving flight data in SD card and extending to new functions from SD card. Adjust Transmitter Settings and Upgrade Firmware on PC DA16 transmitter supports adjusting system settings and upgrading firmware through PC software.
  • Page 8 3. Sub-trim Button (This function is shut off in default setting.) There are 2 sub-trim buttons on DA16 transmitter, which support continuous sub-trim on all 4 channels. Each sub-trim button has 2 dimensions (up-down, left-right) for direct trim settings to mapped channel.

  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    Product Weight 610g LED Indicator Definition On DA16 transmitter, above touch screen there are two LED indicators. The left one is status indicator,the right one is charging indicator. Status Indicator: displays transmitter’s RF transmitting status. Charging Indicator: displays transmitter’s charging status.

  • Page 10: Get Ready To Use Da16

    Foxtech DA16 Radio Control System User Manual Get Ready to Use DA16 Get to Know Your DA16 Pin 1-8: PWM output for channel 1-8. Pin 9: Channel 9 output under PWM mode; PPM output under PPM mode; SBUS output under SBUS mode.

  • Page 11: Da16 And Flight Controller Connection

    (C1-A) and other flight controllers under open source Mavlink agreement flight controllers such as PIX and APM. CAN Port Flight Controllers EFY (FINIX200M) DA16 ground station use A-USB, Micro-USB, Bluetooth (Optional) and WIFI (EFY flight controller only) to connect with mobile device. Connecting Methods A-USB: USB Male to Male Cable + OTG Cable Micro-USB: USB Cable + OTG Cable Bluetooth: Search DA16 ground station bluetooth name (Default: 0AXXXXXXXX) on your mobile device.

  • Page 12: How To Place Transmitter Antenna Right

    Foxtech DA16 Radio Control System User Manual How to Place Transmitter Antenna Right DA16 transmitter antennas have the best signal strength when they are placed horizontally. Thus, please avoid pointing antennas’ upper end directly to aircraft. © 2018 FOXTECH All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 13: How To Charge Da16 Transmitter

    How to Link DA16 Transmitter to DA16 Receiver Each unit of DA16 transmitter is assigned with a unique ID code. Before linking DA16 receiver to DA16 transmitter, receiver must identify transmitter ID(Linking). After the first linking between transmitter and receiver, the ID code will be memorized in receiver, so that you don’t have to repeat linking next time (except...

  • Page 14: Select Transmitter Throttle Joystick Type

    Select Transmitter Throttle Joystick Type DA16 transmitter’s throttle joystick has two types, Thumb-slide and self-centering joystick. Users can select throttle joystick type according to their preferences. Thumb-slide Joystick: While users are powering on transmitter, it alerts with voice broadcast if throttle joystick is not in its bottom position, and disables RF transmitting automatically (transmitter status indicator is off).

  • Page 15: Main Menu Introduction

    Model Name: Displays your current model after selecting a set of model data. Model Type: Displays your current model type after choosing one. Battery Level: Displays DA16 transmitter’s current remaining battery level. Settings: Tap on the icon to enter “Transmitter Settings” menu.

  • Page 16: Model Settings

    Foxtech DA16 Radio Control System User Manual Model Settings In DA16 transmitter’s “Model Settings” menu there are a series of transmitter functions, offering basic and advanced settings for different kind of model devices. General Functions Monitor (Channel Monitor): Display real-time output value of all channels.

  • Page 17: Select Transmitter Throttle Joystick Type

    1. Select a Model In DA16 transmitter’s model list there are maximum 64 sets of model data for your selection. Steps to Select a Model (1) In “Model Sel” menu, tap on “Model Sel” icon to enter model select menu;...
  • Page 18 Foxtech DA16 Radio Control System User Manual (2) Tap on your requiring model, then “Select”, in screen menu it pops up “Confirm your selection” menu, tap on “YES” to finish selecting. 2. Rename a Model Users can rename model data in model list to differ them from various purposes. Your currently selected model datais displayed in transmitter main menu.

  • Page 19: Model Type

    (2) Tap on “Yes” to finish resetting. Model Type In DA16 transmitter there are several default model types, Airplane, Multirotors and Multi Model, each model type with necessary settings done in advance.Users need to select your requiring model and do advanced settings.
  • Page 20 Foxtech DA16 Radio Control System User Manual When you select a requiring model type, all data in current model will be reset automatically. It’s better to save model data through model select function before switching to another model type. Steps to Select a Model Type (1) In “transmitter settings”...

  • Page 21: Ch Map

    (1) In model settings menu, tap on “CH MAP”, in screen it shows channel mapping menu; (2) In DA16 transmitter, Channel 1-4 are default to functions such as aileron, elevator, throttle and rudder; (3) Take an example of channel 1 (aileron), tap on “SB”,in screen it shows transmitter channel list;...
  • Page 22 Foxtech DA16 Radio Control System User Manual In channel mapping menu, tap on “Reset” to rest all channel data. DA16 Transmitter’s Channel Definition Introduction Sub-Trim Mapping When channel mapping is finished, users can set digital sub-trim mapping according to their preference.

  • Page 23: Reverse

    Reverse function helps users reverse a channel’s direction. Steps to Set Servo Reverse (1) When DA16 transmitter is linked to a new model, please confirm if all servos are mapping to the right channels first; (2) Try to manipulate transmitter’s joysticks, switches, buttons and dials to confirm if each channel direction is normal or reverse;...

  • Page 24: Trimset

    5 Trim Setting Value =1 Trim Stepping Value That is, when trim setting value changes in 5, trim stepping value changes in DA16 transmitter’s trim setting value is default to be 5, trim setting value’s minimum limit is 0, maximum limit is 100; trim stepping value’s minimum limit is 0, maximum limit is 20.

  • Page 25: Trainer

    DA16 transmitter’s trainer mode helps experienced users train new talents. In trainer mode, two transmitters are connected with a trainer cable. Users decide which channel to do training. In trainer mode, DA16 transmitter supports turning on/off the function through a physical switch or button. And users can switch identity between trainer and student.

  • Page 26: Failsafe

    7.When definition is done, the physical switch / button takes control of turning on / off trainer mode. FailSafe Before linking DA16 transmitter to DA16 receiver, receiver has to be input fail safe program to turn on fail safe function.Thus if in some moments there’s no signal transmission between transmitter and receiver, receiver runs on the program immediately to protect the aircraft from crash in flight.

  • Page 27: Timer

    For flight safety, users must set and turn on fail safe function before a flight. Timer In DA16 transmitter main menu it displays two timers, users can use both if necessary. Timing Mode Up: Counts from 0, timer alerts when it reaches setting time.

  • Page 28: Lowvol Alert

    Foxtech DA16 Radio Control System User Manual LowVol Alert DA16 transmitter’s power telemetry function helps users set voltage alert. When aircraft’s power voltage is lower than a safe level, users receive voice and vibration alert from transmitter. Steps to Set LowVol Alert (1) In model settings menu, tap on “LowVol Alert”, in screen it shows voltage alert menu;...

  • Page 29: System Settings

    Foxtech DA16 Radio Control System User Manual System Settings Functions Comm Set (Common Settings): Set transmitter’s basic functions. Lock&Display (Screen Lock & Display): Turn on / off transmitter touch screen display, adjust brightness. H/W Set (Hardware Settings): Change several transmitter channels’ hardware definition through software settings.

  • Page 30: Screen Lock & Display

    Screen Lock & Display Users can turn on / off DA16 transmitter’s screen lock, setting screen lock waiting time, adjust screen brightness and screen sleep waiting time. Screen Lock and Display Introduction Screen Lock: Users can do nothing touching on screen menu when screen lock is enabled.

  • Page 31: Export Stts

    Foxtech DA16 Radio Control System User Manual H/W Set help users do advanced settings for DA16 transmitter’s LD dial (switch between Position / Speed Mode) and S1 / S4 / S5 / S6 switches (switch between Self-locking / Self-return). The Difference between LD Dial’s Position and Speed Mode Position Mode: LD channel value output depends on dial’s position.

  • Page 32: Stick Cali

    (6) In “GPS” mode, DATA1 / DATA2 is assigned for GPS module. By extending to GPS module, farming drone users can handle DA16 transmitter to mark flight points in farmland; (7) In “SDK” mode, DATA1 / DATA2 is assigned for outputting joystick channel value, users can tap on “+ / -”...

  • Page 33: Dial Cali

    Foxtech DA16 Radio Control System User Manual (4) Hold joysticks and main them in middle position (joystick’s tick mark aligns with transmitter’s tick mark), then tap on “Next”; (5) Transmitter starts detecting joysticks’ middle position automatically, do not move joysticks while you are waiting;...

  • Page 34: Export File

    Foxtech DA16 Radio Control System User Manual Export File Export File function helps user export DA16 transmitter’s system settings, model settings data to SD card, sharing the settings to other DA16 transmitters. Steps to Export Setting Data (1) Insert SD card to DA16 transmitter (ignore this step if it was already there);...

  • Page 35: Receiver Settings

    Foxtech DA16 Radio Control System User Manual Receiver Settings Functions Comm Set : Set DA16 receiver’s basic functions. Volt Cali (Voltage Calibrating): Calibrate receiver voltage telemetry. PWM Set: Change channel definition under PWM mode. Comm Set © 2018 FOXTECH All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 36: Voltage Calibrating

    Faster it blinks, weaker signal strength is. 2. Auto Bind When DA16 receiver is powered on, the automatic linking function is turned on, and receives no signal from transmitter in 20 seconds, receiver starts linking to transmitter automatically.

  • Page 37: Pwm Settings

    PWM Settings In DA16 transmitter users can redefine DA16 receiver’s output channel in PWM mode (Channel 1-9 in default), so that if receiver’s channel 9 is already working in SBUS or PPM mode, PWM ports 1 to 8 can still be defined to output transmitter channels 1 to 16.

  • Page 38: Datalink Settings

    Datalink Settings (For DA16 Datalink Version) Datalink settings function requires Foxtech 2.4GHz or 915MHz datalink, please make sure that you’ve bought DA16 transmitter datalink version. Before setting datalink, please read datalink air end’s user manual carefully. Functions Basic Set (Basic Settings): Set datalink module’s basic functions.

  • Page 39: Basic Settings

    Port: Select a transmitter output way to smartphone or tablet. Available ports: A-USB output, Micro-USB output and Bluetooth output. Flight Controller: Select a flight controller. DA16 supports all major flight controllers in market such as TOPXGUN(T1-A), WOOZOOM(THEONE-A), EFY(FINIX200M), BOYING(PALADIN), CHIAO(MATRIX), JIYI(K3-A), PIX, APM, CFUAS(C1-A) and other flight controllers under open source Mavlink agreement flight controllers such as PIX and APM.

  • Page 40: Advanced Settings

    Foxtech DA16 Radio Control System User Manual Steps to Switch Transmitter Micro-USB Port Mode In “System Settings” menu, tap on “Port Settings”; tap on “Micro-USB” to switch port mode from “Parameter” to “Datalink”. When you switch Micro-USB port mode to “Datalink”, transmitter can no longer communicate with computer through the port.

  • Page 41: Blueconfig

    Foxtech DA16 Radio Control System User Manual BlueConfig Before connecting transmitter to datalink ground station, please select the right external Bluetooth device according to your requiring flight controller. Bormal Select this device for using any flight controllers except Topxgun ones.

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