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  • Page 1 mc-16 mc-20 HoTT.1.en mc-16 mc-20 Programming Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents   General notices Function fields in the display ......32 »Suppress models« ......  Position indicator ........... 32 »Base setup model« Table of contents ............2 Entry lockout ..........32 Winged model ............ 86 Environmental protection notices ......3 Warning notices ..........

  • Page 3: Environmental Protection Notices

      170   »Wing mixers« ........»Channel Sequence« ......Environmental protection notices   Model type: “1AIL” ..........173 »Multichannel« ........The symbol on this product, its operating instructions   262 Model type: “1AIL 1FL” ........174 »Ring limiter«...

  • Page 4: Safety Notices

    If necessary, send the device also pose acute danger of incineration or even explo- ends of the antennas must extend outside of the hull. concerned to your local Graupner Service Centre; sion. If your model features a carbon fibre fuselage, the see page 331.
  • Page 5 ble, it is essential to substitute longer aerials for the group. Pilots standing off to themselves not only en- execute a complete simulated flight to exclude the standard ones (approx. 145 mm long) fitted to HoTT danger their own models but those of others as well. possibility of system faults or problems with the mod- receiver(s).
  • Page 6 For further details about interference filters, refer to ing. Static charging via the antenna also repre- banana plugs, polarity correct, into the charger and the Graupner RC main catalog or in Internet at sents a lethal hazard. thereafter connect the charger cable’s plugs to the www.graupner.de.
  • Page 7 Graupner goods contributing directly to the damage-inducing event. This does not apply if Graupner is found to be subject to unlimited liability pursuant to binding legal stipulations with respect to Safety notices...

  • Page 8: Safety Notices And Handling Regulations For Lithium-Ion (Liio) And Lithium-Polymer (Lipo) Batteries

    Permanent short circuits lead to destruc- value 1 C corresponds to the cell capacity) charg- • Since Graupner GmbH & Co. KG cannot super- tion of the battery, high temperatures and perhaps ing current. At a voltage of maximum 4.2 V per cell vise the correct charging and discharging of cells, even self-ignition may follow.
  • Page 9 Some countries have laws requiring that all used and must therefore not get into the hands of chil- In the vicinity of, or while handling, Graupner LiIo-/ batteries be turned over to an authorized collection dren. Batteries/cells must be kept out of the reach LiPo batteries, avoid electrically conducting sur- center.

  • Page 10: Foreword

    Both these HoTT systems can easily be used to oper- content in a simple organization. The clear, compre- developed by Graupner is a synthesis of know-how, ate all current model types, whether your preference hensible program structure permits a beginner to...

  • Page 11: Remote Control Set Description

    2,4-GHz-Graupner|SJ-HoTT technology (Hopping Telemetry Transmission) • Integrated Graupner|SJ HoTT 2.4 GHz transmis- sion system • The high-speed primary processor is used for data transfer, ensuring ultra-fast response times. • Maximum interference immunity made possible by...
  • Page 12 2,4-GHz-Graupner|SJ-HoTT technology (Hopping Telemetry Transmission) simple to program RATE menu with 36 potential setting variants for simplified programming and accurate settings for three servo functions and up to seven flight •...
  • Page 13 • Ring-limiter: functions similar to swashplate limi- switch. Typical application: The activation of certain • Thanks to cycle time reduced down to as little tation but is used for control of up to three Voith- functions should only be possible in conjunction as 10 ms, extremely short response times are Schneider drives in ship models.
  • Page 14 2,4-GHz-Graupner|SJ-HoTT technology (Hopping Telemetry Transmission) The Order No. 33016 set includes The Order No. 33020 set includes mc-16 mc-20 • Microcomputer transmitter HoTT • Microcomputer transmitter with built-in LiIo transmitter battery HoTT with built-in LiIo transmitter battery 1s4p/4000 mAh/3.7 V and two 3-position switches,...

  • Page 15: Technical Data

    Technical data mc-16 mc-20 HoTT and HoTT transmitter GR-16 HoTT receiver GR-24 HoTT receiver order no. 33508 order no. 33512 Frequency band 2.4 … 2.4835 GHz Operating voltage 3.6 … 8.4 V* Operating voltage 3.6 … 8.4 V* Modulation FHSS Current draw about 70 mA Current draw...

  • Page 16: General Operating Notices

    Other charger units and details about the listed chargers can be tective circuit, Order No. 33000.1, which can also found in the Graupner RC main catalog or in Internet at viewed from the front – with the included plug-in mc-16 www.graupner.de.

  • Page 17: Removing The Transmitter's Battery

    Therefore use antenna side. paths and/or overheating of the battery. only an original Graupner charger cable, order no. Never try to force the connector onto its circuit-board • If an automatic charger is to be used for charg- 3022.

  • Page 18: Opening The Transmitter Housing

    CR 2032 battery on the circuit • Ensure that the shorter screw – in the battery users ask a Graupner Service location to take care of board below the aerial base, slightly left of centre: well – does not fall inside the transmitter.

  • Page 19: Stick Conversions

    Stick conversions Brake spring and ratchet Joystick restoring force The outboard screw of the two marked in the next The joystick’s restoring force can also be adjusted to Neutralization figure adjusts the braking force and the inboard screw the pilot’s preference. The adjustment is located next Both the left and the right joystick can be configured adjusts the strength of the ratchet for the respective to the return springs, see markings in the figure be-...

  • Page 20: Stick Length Adjustment

    HoTT transmitter set in- Order no. Description justed to adapt these transmitter controls to the pilot’s cludes a strong support system for the attachment of 71.26 Transmitter straps, Graupner/SJ HoTT mc-16 preference. a neckstrap. The HoTT transmitter can be 72.40...

  • Page 21: Transmitter Description Front Side

    Transmitter description Front side mc-20 (The illustration shows the HoTT transmitter.) ON/OFF switch (ON/OFF with LED display) Integral aerial inside case Hold the ON/OFF switch pressed in for about one second to switch the transmitter on. Hold it pressed in Connector sockets LC Display (more details available on page 28.) for about three seconds to switch off.

  • Page 22: Face-Side Connectors

    (order no. 32032.4). The two-pole DSC socket fitted as standard to mc-20 Pay attention that all plugs are inserted se- Maximum permissible charging current with Graupner HoTT and HoTT transmitters serves curely into their respective sockets and use automatic chargers: 1,5 A.

  • Page 23: Data Jack

    An appropriate symbol will appear Details about the Smart-Box can be found with the in the basic display when a headset is connected: given product in the Graupner RC main catalog or in 0:00 Internet at www.graupner.de.

  • Page 24: Card Slot

    There is a PC program available on the trans- this is indicated in the transmitter’s base display by mitter’s download web page at www.graupner.de with a card symbol which slowly fills from left to right. The which the stored data can be evaluated on a compat- memory card is ready for use as soon as this anima- ible PC.

  • Page 25: Mini-Usb Connector

    USB driver, can be found on the download page for mc-20 transmitters are compatible, BUT: the given product on the Graupner website at If you wish to carry out an “Import from SD card” in www.graupner.de. the other transmitter you must first copy or move...

  • Page 26: Bottom Side Transmitter Interior

    Bottom side transmitter interior mc-20 (The illustration shows the HoTT transmitter.) Socket for optional Bluetooth module Order No. 33002.5 Lithium battery CR2032 (not rechargeable) Independent backup for the transmitter's date and time settings, see »Info display« menu on RF modul page 278.
  • Page 27 For your notes...

  • Page 28: Display And Keypad

    Display and keypad mc-20 (The illustration shows the control pad of the HoTT transmitter.) left four-way button: Batt. must Fail Safe Throttle Model memory location = select/confirm pupil be re- setup mc-16 touched for about 1 s: Changeover between 1 … 20 signal! charged!! t.b.d.

  • Page 29: Operating The "Data Terminal

    Operating the “data terminal“ Entry keys ESC and SET Display symbols Displayed telemetry symbols Keys to the right of the display then wait for several seconds before switching it on again. the active model memory has not yet been • “bound”...

  • Page 30: Shortcuts

    Shortcuts The following key combinations can be used to di- From the multi-function list, a jump can be made rectly call up certain menus and options: into a “Structure overview” by way of a brief, si- multaneous tap on the  or  keys of the •...

  • Page 31: Concealed Menu Columns

    Concealed menu columns Some menus have concealed columns to improve legibility. Menus with concealed columns can be rec- ognized by virtue of a triangle pointing to the right in the bottom left corner of the screen. For example, in the menu »Servo settings«: 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%...

  • Page 32: Function Fields In The Display

    Note: mc-16 On the HoTT transmitter these two INC/DEC buttons can be retro-fitted by your local Graupner Service Centre at extra cost. Transmitter description - Function fields | Position indicator | Entry lockout...

  • Page 33: Warning Notices

    Warning notices Warning notices F a i l S a f e Failsafe has not yet s e t u p B a t t . m u s t been activated t . b . d . Operating voltage is r e - too low c h a r g e d ! !

  • Page 34: Hidden Mode

    HIDDEN MODE Language selection, Firmware update, Stick calibration etc. mc-16 mc-20 HoTT and HoTT transmit- memory card is inserted in the transmitter, switch the memory: ter’s »HIDDEN MODE« menu can be called up from transmitter on with RF switched off. ...

  • Page 35: Change Of Display Language

    Additional languages will follow at a later date. Updates and additional information for your system can be found on the product page for your specific HoTT transmitter in the Download section at www. …, the message: graupner.de. FILE LIST Firmware  ...

  • Page 36: Stick Calibration

    dure. the one shown below: –10 0 % • If the warning … SD-CARD INSERT … appears then the transmitter does not detect a Regardless of the number of self-neutralizing stick memory card in its card slot or the card found can- functions available on your transmitter, if these checks not be read.

  • Page 37: Bluetooth Initialisation

    calibration position is reached, e. g. … STICK CALIBRATION SLIDE CALIBRATION     +102%     … and briefly tap the center key of the right four- way button. This concludes this example calibration of LEVER CALIBRATION the right stick’s left limit.

  • Page 38: Telemetry Data Display

    …, on the front screen of the HoTT, dis- on page 252) selected in the »SENSOR SELECT« the display and the selection list: placed shortly afterwards by the Graupner/SJ logo sub-menu of the »Telemetry« menu … and the transmitter name … SENSOR SELECT...
  • Page 39 More details about these modules can be found in L-PACK Indicates the longest time span in ms the appendix or in Internet at www.graupner.de in the in which data packages are lost in the web page for the given product.
  • Page 40 module as well as the fuel consumed in ml. tary speed of a speed sensor (order no. 33615 or Air pressure display 33616) attached to a General-Engine module (order SENSOR 1 no. 33610) or a General-Air module (order no. 33611). SENSOR Note: 0.0V...
  • Page 41 33620. More details about this module can be found rent draw and, if attached, the expended capacity of 0km/h 0° in the appendix or in Internet at www.graupner.de in “Batt 1” connected to the Electric-Air module (order the web page for the given product. no. 33620).
  • Page 42 Vario VARIO Micro-copter display 0.0V Alt: RECEIVER 0:00 Dir: 0° GENERAL 0mAh ELECT. AIR VARIO 0km/h 0° AIR ESC If attached, this display will depict the altitude (in m) This screen displays the data generated by a HoTT- m/1s RXSQ relative to location, starting location as well as the compatible micro-copter.
  • Page 43 Vario Micro-copter display 0.0V Alt: RECEIVER 0:00 Dir: 0° GENERAL 0mAh ELECT. AIR VARIO 0km/h 0° AIR ESC This screen displays the data generated by a HoTT- RXSQ If attached, this display will depict altitude relative to compatible micro-copter. Key, reading from top left to location or starting location (in m) as well as the cur- bottom right: rent rate of ascent/decent (in m/s) from data acquired...
  • Page 44 Speed display Value Explanation Left-hand value: actual battery voltage km/h Right-hand value: actual battery voltage km/h in present power-on period °C Left-hand value: actual speed controller temperature Value in brackets: maximum controller If the corresponding sensor is available, this screen If attached to the receiver, this display will depict the temperature in present power-on period displays the model’s actual speed over the ground.
  • Page 45 Current / consumption display 0.0A 0.0A 0mAh This screen displays the actual current consumption, the peak drain which has occurred in the present power-on period, and the capacity drawn from the battery connected to the brushless speed controller within the same period. Transmitter description - Telemetry data display...

  • Page 46: Commissioning The Transmitter

    “bounded“ with a mode, see page 272. IN NO CASE may the Graupner/SJ-HoTT receiver but there is no connec- Universal/EUROPE mode be used IN FRANCE. tion to that receiver at the moment. (In this example, •...
  • Page 47 mc-16 GR-16 receiver supplied in the HoTT containing the receiver) until the indicators are set; this receiver is supplied already bound to again “normal”. the first model memory. • Never switch the transmitter off whilst operat- Up to twelve servos can be operated with the ing a model! If this should happen accidentally, mc-20 GR-24 receiver supplied in the...

  • Page 48: Downloading A Firmware Packet

    … or as described below with the help of a PC running a Windows XP, Vista or 7 operating sys- tem. Current software and information is available in Inter- net at www.graupner.de under the Download link for the given product. Note: You will automatically be notified of new updates per email after registering your transmitter at https://www.
  • Page 49 “Restoring your transmitter firmware” on page 52. Note: At the time these instructions were revised, a list of the current firmware versions can be called up using the following link: http://www.graupner.de/en/ supportdetail/4d589f17-24b4-4e50-97d2-13a0f39b- d13d. If the link does not work, you can obtain the same information step-by-step via www.graupner.de =>...

  • Page 50: Transmitter Firmware Updates

    Transmitter firmware updates The USB interface cable (USB-A to mini-B-USB gram file with a double-click on its filename. Follow Now in the “Port select” window, select the COM 5-pole) included with the set, will be needed to update the instructions provided by the installation wizard. port connected to the USB interface.
  • Page 51 Click on “OK”. Subsequently switch off the trans- mitter and disconnect the USB cable between the transmitter and the PC or Laptop. If the progress bar hangs up without showing any further progress, close the program and repeat the update process. Be sure to watch for any error messages that may appear.

  • Page 52: Restoring The Transmitter Software

    Restoring the transmitter software Program segment: “Restore” If a transmitter firmware update should fail, or if the packed file “HoTT_Software_VX”. The file match- The update process must not be interrupted, so transmitter software “hangs” – it may then be impos- ing your particular transmitter starts with the please ensure that the USB lead is making good sible to switch the transmitter off using the “POWER”...
  • Page 53 For your notes...

  • Page 54: Receiver Initialization

    This indicates the receiver an acoustic warning will be issued by the transmitter yourself with this sensitive behaviour. has not (yet) established a link to a Graupner|SJ in the form of a uniform beep of about 1 s duration. •...
  • Page 55 out for just on three seconds, before only the red LED continues to flash. Release the button as soon as the LEDs go out. At the transmitter and receiver it is now possible to carry out a Binding procedure immediately. If the reset is done on a bound receiver and the cor- responding model memory is active in the powered on transmitter, the LED will illuminate in green after...

  • Page 56: Receiver Power Supply

    Y-lead, PRX stabilised the Graupner RC main catalog or in Internet at Order No. 3936.11 receiver power supply, Therefore you should choose a power supply which www.graupner.de. A selection of suitable Computer Order No.

  • Page 57: Receiver System Power Supply

    PRX, Order In compliance with the aforementioned conditions, No. 4136, see appendix. Otherwise there is danger your Graupner/SJ HoTT receiver system can be read- that attached devices will incur damage within a short ily operated with traditional 4-cell battery packs as period of time.

  • Page 58: Receiver Firmware Updates

    Internet on the 7168.6, via the adapter cable, order no. 7168.6A, Graupner website at www.graupner.de under the with the “- + T” connector on the receiver, see il- downloads for the particular product. For more infor- lustration.
  • Page 59 Select the correct COM port in the “Port select” at any time to call up Quick Info: this gives a brief With the receiver still switched off, follow the direc- window, i. e. the port to which the USB interface is explanation of the individual steps: tion of “[Process Step] 2”...
  • Page 60 the Status display you will see “12, Complete !!” ised before it is used again, and the display shown and at the same time the [Process Steps] display above makes this clear. Hold the SET button on changes to “5”. the receiver pressed in while you switch the re- ceiver on: if you are using a GR-16 or GR-24 re- When the update process is successfully conclud-...
  • Page 61 For your notes...

  • Page 62: Backing Up Receiver Settings

    Backing up receiver settings The “Receiver Setup” segment of the “Firmware_Up- 7168.6S. der “Menu”: grade_grStudio” program provides a means of back- The connectors are polarised; check that the small ing up the data programmed in the receiver. The side chamfers are correctly aligned. On no ac- data are saved in a file on your computer, so that the count use force;...
  • Page 63 window. Clicking on the “Write” button transfers the data to the receiver connected to the PC. As soon as the transfer is complete, the pop-up win- dow “Receiver Data Write Success” appears: Repeat the procedure: Click on “OK” to conclude the data transfer procedure, then click on the “Disconnect”...

  • Page 64: Installation Notices

    A Y-lead can then be used to connect Servo mounting lug the corresponding servo. Regardless of which Graupner receiver system you However, please note that the transverse sockets of use, the procedure is always the same. Retaining screw the GR-12 should not be used for the connection of a Please pay attention that the receiver’s antennas...
  • Page 65 For your notes...

  • Page 66: Definitions Of Terms

    Definitions of terms Control function, control, function input, control channel, mixer, kind of switches To make use of this manual easier, a number of the menu, page 118 and 122. Important notice: terms used repeatedly throughout this manual have The transmitter is supplied with default program- •...
  • Page 67 before finally being applied as a control quantity for ing advantage of the programming examples begin- the respective servo. ning on page 280. Mixer Logical switches The transmitter’s software contains a variety of mixer This function, which is available as standard on the mc-20 functions.

  • Page 68: Physical Control, Switch And Control Switch Assignments

    Physical control, switch and control switch assignments Principle procedure mc-16 Maximum flexibility is offered by the Hott and Changing switch action mc-20 HoTT system when it comes to assigning If the activation of a switch is to result in the oppo- Use the selection keys in the left or right four-way but- standard equipment operating elements to certain site action, put the switch or stick in the desired OFF...
  • Page 69 To this end, there are a total of 4 so-called “control • Extending landing flaps with elevator trim adjust- switches”, C1 … C4, available whose switching di- ment during a landing as soon as the throttle stick rection can be established, even inverted, in the is moved beyond its switch point.

  • Page 70: Digital Trim

    Digital trim Functional description and description of C1 cut-off Digital trim with visible and audible indicators 1. Winged models 2. Helicopter models C1 trimming has a special cut-off trim function intend- In addition to the „Cut-off trim“ function described Both sticks are equipped for digital trimming. When ed especially for combustion motors.
  • Page 71 For your notes...

  • Page 72: Winged Models

    Winged models Convenient support is provided for up to four aileron If ailerons, and conditionally the flaps, are each actu- ons, rudder and elevators are separately programma- servos and four flap servos on normal models or, for ated with two separate servos then settings can be ble and each are convertible between the two varia- V-tail and flying wing/delta models, up to two aileron/ made for differentiated control of all aileron and flap...

  • Page 73: Receiver Layout

    Installation notices … and tail plane type “V tail unit” Because of orientation differences for installed ser- vos and their rudder linkages, the actuating direction Servos MUST be connected to the receiver in the Free or right flap 2 or aux. function of some servos may be initially backward.

  • Page 74: Helicopter Models

    Helicopter models The advanced developments incorporated into the The control assignments for inputs 5 … 8 respec- Pre-programmed mixers in the »Helicopter mixer« transmitter as well as those now in helicopter models tively 5 … 12 is made separately for each flight phase menu: and their components like gyros, speed regulators, (»Control adjust«...

  • Page 75: Receiver Layout

    Notice for those transitioning from older Graup- Receiver allocation for helicopter models with ner systems: 4 swashplate servos In comparison to previous receiver layouts, servo Free or aux. function connector 1 (pitch servo) and servo connector 6 Free or aux. function (throttle servo) have exchanged places.

  • Page 76: Loading A New Memory Location

    Detail program description Loading a new memory location Anyone who has worked through to this part of the Model select manual has certainly already tried out a bit of pro- free Copy / Erase   gramming. Nevertheless a detailed description of free Suppress menus ...

  • Page 77: Model Select

    subsequently be marked as “free” in the helicopter, (by default this is the right-side rotary If this setting is desired as a default for future models, slider Lv2) into its idle position. the setting can also be entered into the »General “Model select”...
  • Page 78 mc-16 function list. However, since the HoTT and mc-20 HoTT transmitter types covered by this manual differ in their software structure as well as their hardware features, these instructions always indicate the “soft” differences between the individual transmitter types at the start of a menu description, as they are in the Contents.

  • Page 79: Model Select

    Model select mc-16 mc-20 Call up model 1 … 20 ( ) or 1 … 24 ( This option is available as standard on Select the »Model select« menu with the selection • If a model change causes the message … both transmitter types.

  • Page 80: Copy / Erase

    Copy / Erase Erase model, copy model  model, copy from or to SD card, copy flight phases Copy model  model This option is available as standard on model to be erased : both transmitter types. 16 20 Select the “Copy model  model” sub-menu with the GRAUBELE ...
  • Page 81 Exporting to SD card SD-CARD Copy to model: INSERT Use the  selection keys of the left or right four- GRAUBELE ULTIMATE way button to select the “Export to SD” sub-menu STARLET then tap on the key. … appears instead of a screen for model selec- BELL47G –––...
  • Page 82 Importing from SD card key, or the process can be canceled with a tap on the again. In principle the model memories of the mx-20 and key. A memory location which is already occu- Use the  selection keys of the left or right four- •...
  • Page 83 appear … Copy to phase: … a destination must be selected and it must be con- firmed too. Another confirmation request will follow: Phase to: 1 Nor mal 2 Launch to be copied? response will cancel the process and return the screen to the originating screen.

  • Page 84: Suppress Codes

    Suppress menus Suppression of menus in the multifunction list This option is available as standard on The option to be suppressed/displayed is selected both transmitter types. with the selection keys of the left or right four-way but- 16 20 ton then its status is switched over with a tap on the ...

  • Page 85: Suppress Models

    Suppress models Suppression of model memory locations This option is available as standard on the GRAUBELE mc-20 HoTT transmitter only. 16 20 STARLET BELL47G –––   Use the  selection keys on the left or free   right four-way button to select the »Sup- free ...

  • Page 86: Base Setup Model

    HoTT are fitted as Base setup model standard with a HoTT RF module. However, it is also Mod.name possible to switch to a non-Graupner|SJ external RF Stick mode module by software, if such a module is connected HoTT elev. up...

  • Page 87: Binding" Transmitter And Receiver

    combination (and can be repeated anytime). because the transmitter only receives and evaluates Base setup model data from the return channel of the receiver activated Mod.name GRAUBELE Important notices: on this line. The second, and all other receivers, oper- Stick mode •...
  • Page 88 EXT. (PPM signal at DSC socket) GRAUBELE 0:00 Base setup model Mod. BELE If your transmitter is fitted with a non-Graupner|SJ 0:00 Stick external RF module connected to the DSC / Data must be 4.0V modu bind socket, you can switch between the standard internal...
  • Page 89 Stick mode be used to initiate the “Bind” process of the non- module 1 BIND Receiver channel mapping Graupner|SJ system – the transmitter’s RF section SP channel must be switched off when the transmitter is first Note: switched on. This menu line is suppressed in the “Module” line if You can now select “6”...
  • Page 90 mc-20 HoTT transmitters feature a menu point in BUT CAUTION: If, for example, “2AIL” has been also possible to assign multiple outputs to one and which the transmitter’s control channels can be re- specified in the “Aileron/camber flaps” line of the the same control function.

  • Page 91: Range Test

    100 m. GRAUBELE 0:00 In Ch Out Ch 0:00 Perform a range test on the Graupner/SJ HoTT sys- TEST 76s tem according to the following instructions. If neces- 3.9V HoTT sary, have someone assist you in carrying out the 2:22h 5.5V...
  • Page 92 doing so, simulate all servo movements which also this motor “cut off” option can be coupled to a switch the throttle servo “cut-off” position and a threshold of take place during flight. The range must always be for throttling down a speed controller or to move a +150 % servo position setting in the middle column.
  • Page 93 time” – see page 163 – is always reset to the starting Base setup model value when the transmitter is switched on. RF transmit A simultaneous tap on the  or  keys of the RF Range Test 99sec right four-way button (CLEAR) will reset the display to DSC Output PPM10 “yes”.

  • Page 94: Helicopter Model

    HoTT are fitted as Base setup model standard with a HoTT RF module. However, it is also Mod.name possible to switch to a non-Graupner|SJ external RF Stick mode module by software, if such a module is connected HoTT pitch axis...

  • Page 95: Binding" Transmitter And Receiver

    combination (and can be repeated anytime). because the transmitter only receives and evaluates Base setup model data from the return channel of the receiver activated Mod.name STARLET Important notices: on this line. The second, and all other receivers, oper- Stick mode •...
  • Page 96 EXT. (PPM signal at DSC socket) STARLET 0:00 Base setup model Mod. If your transmitter is fitted with a non-Graupner|SJ 0:00 Stick external RF module connected to the DSC / Data must be 4.0V modu bind socket, you can switch between the standard internal...
  • Page 97 Stick mode be used to initiate the “Bind” process of the non- module 1 BIND Receiver channel mapping Graupner|SJ system – the transmitter’s RF section SP channel must be switched off when the transmitter is first Note: switched on. This menu line is suppressed in the “Module” line if You can now select “6”...
  • Page 98 mc-20 HoTT transmitters feature a menu point in BUT CAUTION: If you wish to operate two servos and the maximum number of lines (outputs) available which the transmitter’s control channels can be re- with one control function, for example such as trans- reflects the maximum number of servos which can be distributed in any way you like within one receiver, mitter control function 2 (roll) which is divided up into...

  • Page 99: Range Test

    100 % the case, do not use the system. Con- mitter’s transmission power will be significantly re- tact your area’s Graupner GmbH & Co. KG service duced and the green LED just to the right of the Range test partner.
  • Page 100 DSC output recovery lift. value field, located above the column label STO will be framed. If necessary, use the  selection keys of the left or When this technique is evaluated during competi- tions, the motor must be switched off for autorotation. right four-way button to switch to the “DSC Output”...
  • Page 101 flight-phase switches. column label STO, then selecting the appropriate ON/ reliably “off”. If a combustion motor is involved, be OFF switch function in the right column. sure the throttle servo does not perform mechanical Corresponding parameter settings for … runout, e. g. -125 %: •...
  • Page 102 Base setup model DSC Output PPM10 Autorotation ––– Auto.C1 Pos. –66% cut off –125% +100% Notes: • Be sure the throttle servo does not run out me- chanically when the cut-off function is activated. • A threshold over +100 % is reached by tempo rarily increasing the travel for servo 1 in the »Servo ad- justment«...
  • Page 103 For your notes...

  • Page 104: Model Type

    Model type Establishing winged aircraft model type This option is available as standard on • „none“ Tail type both transmitter types. 16 20 After selecting the “Tail type” line with the  selec- For operation of a model without a propulsion. ...
  • Page 105 each wing panel for aileron and elevator control. Brake offset 2AIL 1FL 2 & 5 | 6 If you choose “2/4 AIL 2/4 FL”, then aileron and This function not only has potential for gliders and 2AIL 2FL 2 & 5 | 6 & 7 ele vator are controlled in accordance with the set- electric models but also for models with combustion mc-20...
  • Page 106 • Brake offset values with a “-” prefix will cause flaps affected by the “Brake settings” option of the »Wing mixers« menu to be extended when the C1 stick is moved from rear to front, in the direc- tion away from the pilot. If the offset point is not set at the far end of control el- ement travel, the remainder of travel to the end point will be “free travel”, i.
  • Page 107 For your notes...

  • Page 108: Helicopter Type

    Helicopter type Establishing helicopter model type This option is available as standard on one nick servo (rear) and two roll servos (front left Heli type both transmitter types. and right). All three servos push the swashplate 16 20 Swashplate 1 Ser vo axially to affect pitch control.
  • Page 109 The “yes” entry will prevent undesired side effects Swashplate type: 3 Servos (140°) such as pitch change due to a roll function or tension between swashplate servo rods. This type of tension can arise when effected servos strain for different displacement positions due to travel which deviates from one another.
  • Page 110 The “Pitch min.” line is used to adapt the actuation HoTT transmitter only.  #  direction of the throttle/pitch stick to personal control • The so-called “throttle limit” is set by default, see    preferences. All other helicopter program options text beginning page 127, by way of input “Lim.”...
  • Page 111 For your notes...

  • Page 112: Servo Adjustment

    Servo adjustment Servo direction, midpoint, travel and limit This option is available as standard on lumn then, if desired, move the respective control normal both transmitter types. out of its midpoint to make an asymmetric setting. normal 16 20 reversed 3.
  • Page 113 Column 4, “– trv +” fect exclusively the respective servo, independent of Note: how the control signal for this servo is produced, i. e. You may first need to assign a transmitter control to a 100% 100% directly by a stick or by way of any mixer functions. servo connected to one of the control channels 5 …...

  • Page 114: Stick Mode

    Stick mode Setting stick mode 1 through 4 This option is available as standard on the • shadow present = global, digital trim levers individually (within the maximum mc-20 HoTT transmitter only. trim travel of ±30 %), and also of “slowing” control 16 20 •...
  • Page 115 Column “St” Column “- time +” The four digital trim switch-keys shift the neutral point The rate of control signal change with respect to the of the respective stick in the given direction by one speed of stick motion can be influenced by the entries adjustable increment, as set here, for each “click”.

  • Page 116: Helicopter Model

    Stick mode Setting stick mode 1 through 4 This option is available as standard on the • shadow present = global, digital trim levers individually (within the maximum mc-20 HoTT transmitter only. trim travel of ±30 %), and also of “slowing” control 16 20 •...
  • Page 117 right four-way button (CLEAR) will reset the option the change is to be made. Thr. 0.0s 0.0s back to “TL”. Roll 0.0s 0.0s Example: On the other hand, the trim effects of respective digi- Nick 0.0s 0.0s All three servos are to be actuated for swashplate tal trim controls for the lines “Roll”, “Pitch ax”...

  • Page 118: Control Adjust

    Control adjust Basic procedure for transmitter control and switch assignment This option is available as standard on • two push-buttons on the back-side of the trans- eral)« menu as an “On/Off” switch, etc. both transmitter types. mitter (SW 16 & 17 bzw. 18 & 19) 16 20 Furthermore, all inputs can be selectively set to •...
  • Page 119 beled SEL. After completing the activation of trans- ––– ––– mitter control assignment by tapping the center ––– M o v e d e s i r e d s w i t c h key of the right four-way button, the message shown –––...
  • Page 120 field value displayed in inverse video back to “0 %”. be changed with the selection keys of the right four- ––– way button: Column 5, “– travel +” ––– +100% +100% The “-Travel+” column is accessed by using the Select –––...
  • Page 121 To set a symmetric, i. e. control-side independent, time delay, the respective operating element (trans- mitter control or switch) is to be put into a position in which the time setting is covered on both sides by the marker frame: 0.0s 0.0s 0.0s...

  • Page 122: Helicopter Model

    Control adjust Basic procedure for transmitter control and switch assignment This option is available as standard on Note: ments – except for the standard assignment of servo 6 both transmitter types. To save space the remaining screen-shots in this sec- to the right-side proportional slider, designated in this 16 20 tion are based on the display of the standard eight-...
  • Page 123 Note: Transmitter control assignment ––– As a rule, input 6 must kept “free” for a helicopter Use the selection keys to move into the column la- Thro ––– model. On this, see “Throttle” on the next double beled SEL. After completing the activation of trans- Gyro –––...
  • Page 124 field value displayed in inverse video back to “0 %”. ––– Thro ––– Column 5, “– travel +” M o v e d e s i r e d s w i t c h Gyro ––– t o O N p o s i t i o n The “- travel +”...
  • Page 125 field/s will be displayed in inverse video. Values can the left or right four-way button. “Thro(ttle)” be changed with the selection keys of the right four- To set a symmetric, i. e. control-side independent, ––– way button: time delay, the respective operating element (trans- Thro –––...
  • Page 126 “Gyro” suit changing weather conditions – or to test-fly opti- response is slower, there is a risk that the model’s tail mal settings. Furthermore, the range of the gyro’s ef- will start to oscillate even at low gyro gain settings. –––...

  • Page 127: Throttle Limit Function

    Throttle limit function “Lim.” ditions, and that the motor can therefore neither be just imagine what could happen if, while carrying the started or stopped cleanly without some other means helicopter to the take-off site with the motor running, The proportional slider Lv2, mounted on the right of intervention.
  • Page 128 Throttle” option in the »Helicopter mixer« menu Thro Thro (see page 191). The output signal for the throt- Cur ve off Cur ve off tle servo cannot be higher than the level set by the Input +50% Input horizontal bar: Output +50% Output...

  • Page 129: Throttle Limit In Combination With "Ar" In The »Stick Mode« Menu

    Throttle limit in combination with “AR” in the »Stick mode« menu As already described on page 116, the digital trim of ting – use the »Control adjust« menu set the “-” side 0.0s 0.0s the throttle / collective pitch stick is only active in the of the column labeled “- travel +”...

  • Page 130: Dual Rate / Expo

    Dual Rate / Expo Configurable control characteristics for aileron, elevator and rudder This option is available as standard on The control travel for each switch position can be set Flight phase-dependent Dual Rate and Expo set- both transmitter types. to between 0 and 125 % of normal full travel. tings 16 20 Expo, on the other hand, enables finer-grained con-...
  • Page 131 ly change the dual-rate values shown in inverse video Exponential function ––– 100% for each of the two switch positions: If you wish to program the Expo function, use the M o v e d e s i r e d s w i t c h ...
  • Page 132 vided that this menu point is unlocked (available) on Some examples of Expo values: selection keys to move on to the previously defined the transmitter concerned. “C3” control switch: Expo = +100% Expo = +50% Expo = –100% Whichever switch has been assigned … the respec- –––...
  • Page 133 Set the Expo values as necessary in the same man- ner. Program description - Dual Rate / Expo | Winged models...

  • Page 134: Helicopter Model

    Dual Rate / Expo Configurable control characteristics for roll, pitch-axis and tail rotor This option is available as standard on an individual servo or multiple servos connected via so you can clearly see the dependency of the curve both transmitter types. complex mixer and coupling functions.
  • Page 135 ly change the dual-rate values shown in inverse video Exponential-Funktion Roll ––– 100% for each of the two switch positions: If you wish to program the Expo function, use the M o v e d e s i r e d s w i t c h ...
  • Page 136 vided that this menu point is unlocked (available) on Some examples of Expo values: selection keys to move on to the previously defined the transmitter concerned. “C3” control switch: Expo = +100% Expo = +50% Expo = –100% Whichever switch has been assigned … the respec- Roll –––...
  • Page 137 Set the Expo values as necessary in the same man- ner. Program description - Dual Rate / Expo | Helicopter models...

  • Page 138: Channel 1 Curve

    Channel 1 curve Control characteristics for throttle/spoiler stick This option is available as standard on graph considerably simplifies the process of setting with a tap on the center key of the right four-way both transmitter types. and adjusting the reference points, we recommend button.
  • Page 139 Example: button terminates this trim point function. Ch1 cur ve Trim X-axis Trim offset function Ch1 cur ve Input Cur ve When a value field is active, i. e. in inverse video, it is Output –33% Input +50% not only possible, as previously described, to jump Point Output –75%...
  • Page 140 ton  of the right-hand four-way button to move up to the Value field of the “Curve” line, then press the button of the right-hand four-way button once more: Ch1 cur ve Cur ve Input –50% Output Point normal Now press one of the Select buttons of the right-hand four-way button in order to switch from “(Curve) off”...

  • Page 141: Helicopter Model

    Channel 1 curve Control characteristics for throttle/collective pitch stick This option is available as standard on graph considerably simplifies the process of setting to move the marker frame down to the “Point” line: both transmitter types. and adjusting the reference points, we recommend 16 20 Ch1 cur ve that you set fewer reference points to begin with.
  • Page 142 Changing reference point values above, entirely independently of the control position. then use the selection keys on the right four-way but- ton to reposition the active point horizontally or verti- Move the stick into the range of the reference point Ch1 cur ve cally as you wish: that is to be changed: “L”...
  • Page 143 Starting from the situation in the previous illustration, first press the button of the right-hand four-way button to conclude the procedure. Use the Select but- ton  of the right-hand four-way button to move up to the Value field of the “Curve” line, then press the button of the right-hand four-way button once more: Ch1 cur ve Cur ve...

  • Page 144: Switch Display

    Switch display Displaying switch positions This option is available as standard on the bering of the transmitter’s switch board. The number- mc-20 HoTT transmitter only. ing of the switches has no effect on the programming 16 20 of the transmitter, however. ...

  • Page 145: Control Switches

    Control switches Programming the control switches This option is available as standard on (if the mixer were active). ing point then briefly tap on the center both transmitter types. of the right four-way button to save the switching 16 20 •...
  • Page 146 a way that will ensure the subsequent configuration Notes: Control switch for the 2-way or 3-way switch will reliably exceed • In this example control switch ”C1” is open as long ––– Move desired this value. If you do not, the switching function will as transmitter control “Lever 2”...
  • Page 147 VOICE TRIGGER Control switch Control switch REPEAT 10SEC +85% TRIG ––– +50% ––– VARIO TRANSMITTER ––– ––– RECEIVER ––– ––– The switching directions indicated in the fourth col- While this switch is open, the “C1” control switch Note regarding the inverted switches: umn from the left will now show control switch “C2”...

  • Page 148: Logical Switches

    Logical switches Programming logical switches This option is available as standard on the with the selection keys: L o g i c a l s w i t c h mc-20 HoTT transmitter only. 16 20 L o g i c a l s w i t c h ...
  • Page 149 Model time 12:34h ––– Batt. time 1:23h Stop Centr :Flight Alar m Remark about inverted switches: Selection of an inverted switch for a switch assign- ment, e. g “L1i” instead of “L1”, simply specifies the opposite switch direction (state), i. e. non-inverted usage results in a certain switch activating a par- ticular function when it is in its switched-on state but inverted usage results in a certain switch activating a...

  • Page 150: How Is A Flight Phase Programmed

    How is a flight phase programmed? The concept of flight phase programming General information on flight phase programming List of the flight phase relevant menus which are List of the flight phase relevant menus which are available as standard () and as extra-cost op- available as standard () and as extra-cost op- During a flight, you will often want to apply different tions () in the fixed-wing program of the …...
  • Page 151 uniformly to all flight phases for that specific model. In some cases it may be desirable to use the »Sup- press codes« menu (see page 84) to remove non-alterable menus from the multi-function list while programming flight phases. Two examples of flight phase programming can be found in the text begin- ning on page 298.

  • Page 152: Phase Settings

    Phase settings Setting up flight phases This option is available as standard on Setting up flight phases “Phase 1”, the “Normal phase”, which is always active both transmitter types. if … 16 20 When you set up flight phases for fixed-wing aircraft •...
  • Page 153 This counter field is highlighted as soon as the timers shown in the basic display. Brake settings switch for the “Time1” timer is “opened”, i. e. the Crow Column “Motor” timer is stopped: D.red Note: Elevat cur ve GRAUBELE 0:00 This column is only available if “forward/back”...
  • Page 154 Example: Pha1 Nor mal 4.0s  Pha2 Launch 3.0s Pha3 Dist. 2.0s Pha4 – 0.1s Pha5 – 0.1s Name Sw.time The switchover time from any other phase to Phase 1 «normal» will take 4,0 s. The time for a switchover from, for example, Phase 1 to Phase 3, is set to 2,0 s and the time for a switcho- ver from Phase 1 or 3 to Phase 2 “Launch”...
  • Page 155 For your notes...

  • Page 156: Helicopter Model

    Phase settings Setting up flight phases This option is available as standard on them, since the decision as to which of the “occupied” ment« menu or if both transmitter types. phases you activate is made only on the »Phase as- 16 20 •...
  • Page 157 ple, Phase 3 than for a switchover to Phase 1. es, such as between aerobatics and normal flight. STARLET 0:00 A simultaneous tap on the  or  keys of the However, for reasons of safety, transition into the 0:00 autorotation flight phase should ALWAYS be set to right four-way button (CLEAR) will reset the time in «Speed...

  • Page 158: Phase Assignment

    Phase assignment Setting up flight phases This option is available as standard on tions that you want to use to trigger each phase. One Programming flight phase switches both transmitter types. exception for helicopter menu: one of the two auto- 16 20 Once you have configured your desired switch posi- rotation switches must be set on the menu »Basic...
  • Page 159 ly problematic. You can repeat and change your Phase assignment switch assignment as you wish at any point in prior. combi time. And you can also name additional phases at any time and then assign switches to them. • When assigning switches, check whether the 1 nor mal switches are already otherwise assigned to ensure that you avoid duplicate assignments.

  • Page 160: Phase Trim« (Winged Model)

    Phase trim Flap settings specific to flight phases This option is available as standard on trim settings. The setting of the flight phase switches, Column “AI” and “FL” … both transmitter types. to be defined beforehand in the »Phase assign- 16 20 mc-16 …...

  • Page 161: Non-Delayed Channels

    Non-delayed channel Channel-dependent delays to switching This option is available as standard on the shown at the bottom left of the display. mc-20 HoTT transmitter only. 16 20 Use the selection keys of the left or right four-way but- ton to move the “” onto the corresponding channel ...

  • Page 162: Timers (General)

    Timers (general) Timers on the basic display This option is available as standard on on, e. g. as a result of a charge process or the instal- Non-delayed chan both transmitter types. lation of a replacement battery. 16 20 Timers (general) A simultaneous tap on the ...
  • Page 163 four-way button. Once in a stopped state, it can be Here, you assign a switch as described in the section Timer runs backwards (countdown function) reset to its starting value with a simultaneous tap on „Physical control, switch and control switch assign- In the –...
  • Page 164 er” function. Look at the top right in the following Audible signal sequence figure. 30 s before zero: Triple beep Single beep every two seconds GRAUBELE 10:01 20 s before zero: Double beep 0:00 Single beep every two seconds 10 s before zero: Single beep 4.1V HoTT Single beep every second...
  • Page 165 For your notes...
  • Page 166 Fl. phase timers Selecting and setting This option is available as standard on You can assign any switch to these timers, and the Switching between “forwards” and “backwards” both transmitter types. same is true of the “lap counter/timetable” timer: 16 20 Stopwatch mode (timer runs forwards) ...
  • Page 167 right four-way button to define a time between 5 and Lap counter/timetable GRAUBELE 0:00 90 seconds (in 5-second increments) before zero is 0:00 Timer1 0:00 ––– reached: at this point an audible signal will be emit- «Speed » Timer2 0:00 –––...
  • Page 168 Lap display Timer1 0:00 ––– Timer2 0:00 ––– Timer3 0:00 ––– Lap time/Tim tab ––– Lap Display ––– … and use the switch assigned. You assign this switch as described in the section “Physical control, switch and control switch assignments” on page 68. 168 Program description - Flight phase timers...

  • Page 169: What Is A Mixer

    What is a mixer? Basic functionality With many models, a mix of the model’s functions Also be sure to read the general remarks about “free is often desirable, i. e. coupling aileron to rudder or mixers” in this manual, beginning on page 204. coupling two servos together, in cases where rudder control surfaces with the same functionality are to be controlled together using a single servo.

  • Page 170: Wing Mixers

    Wing mixers Calibrating the wing flap system This option is available as standard on names will appear along the bottom display edge, control function input 1 (throttle/brake stick) on the both transmitter types. e. g. «Normal»: »Mix-only channel« menu, which is available as 16 20 mc-20 standard on the...
  • Page 171 mitter control assigned to “Input 6” in the »Con- flap pairs are affected, optionally making this Assigning switches trol adjust« menu, page 118, and if desired flight phase-dependent by selecting “PH” in the Wing mixers “AI  RU” and “FL  EL” can be made by also selecting flight-phase dependency “PH”...
  • Page 172 the transmitter control does not influence any mixers generally have relatively short moment arms. For downward deflection of an aileron, in what is termed on the “Brake settings” sub-menu. Otherwise, the the former, it must normally be compensated for by a “split”...

  • Page 173: Model Type: "1Ail

    Diff. (Flap differentiation) Model type: “1AIL” Brake If you have entered “1AIL” for the “Aileron/camber Cur ve off flaps” line on the »Model type« menu, page 104, Input –100% Ail-tr Output then the “Wing mixers menu” on your transmitter will Diff.

  • Page 174: Model Type: "1Ail 1Fl

    Settings are always made symmetrically relative to Model type: “1AIL 1FL” right four-way button and enter a suitable value using the neutral point of the aileron stick. the selection keys on the left or right four-way button. If you have entered “1AIL 1FL” for the “Aileron/camber A simultaneous tap on the ...

  • Page 175: Model Type: "2Ail

    direction of deflection as appropriate. Optionally, this as to adjust the function to the direction of servo rota- Model type: “2AIL” mixer can be activated and deactivated with one of tion or direction of flap deflection. If you have entered “2AIL” for the “Aileron/camber the switches that is not self-restoring or a control A simultaneous tap on the ...
  • Page 176 position in the brake direction. Switch to the “Crow” For detailed instructions on setting a curve mixer, right four-way button (CLEAR) will reset a changed line, briefly tap on the center key of the right please refer to the »Channel 1 curve« menu option value in an active (inverse video) field back to 0 %.

  • Page 177: Model Type: "2/4Ail 1/2/4Fl

    EL  AI (Elevator  Aileron) Model type: “2/4AIL 1/2/4FL” Before we address the details of this menu we would like to provide a brief explanation of the different dis- If you have entered “2AIL 1FL” for the “Aileron/camber Wing mixers play modes for the multi-flap menu: flaps”...
  • Page 178 Model type: “2AIL 4FL” +100% fl.pos Ail-tr +100% If you have connected the servos to the receiver as +100% +100% Diff. described on page 73, and selected them for the fl.pos appropriate tasks in the »Model type« menu, see FL Off. 0% –––...
  • Page 179 Model type: “4AIL 2FL” +100% Ail-tr If you have connected the servos to the receiver as Ail-tr +100% Diff. Diff. described on page 73, and selected them for the fl.pos fl.pos appropriate tasks in the »Model type« menu, see mc-16 +100% +100% page 104, of the...
  • Page 180 Model type: “4AIL 4FL” Delta/flying wing type models with more than two +100% wing flaps If you have connected the servos to the receiver as Ail-tr +100% Diff. described on page 73, and selected them for the If you have selected the “Delta/fl“ tail type and se- fl.pos appropriate tasks in the »Model type«...
  • Page 181 Multi-flap menu The adjustment range of -150 % to +150 % means Diff. (Differential for aileron function) the direction of deflection can be adjusted, depending Important notice: Note: on the direction of rotation of the servos, to suit the Depending on the flap pairs specified in the »Model With “2AIL 1FL”, at one level higher in the »Wing mix- ailerons.
  • Page 182 direction of rotation of aileron and flap servos. transmitter, and available as an extra-cost option Ail-tr +100% mc-16 A simultaneous tap on the  or  keys of the on the HoTT transmitter. Diff. right four-way button (CLEAR) will reset the given fl.pos EL ...
  • Page 183 Important general notice: four-way button will store this position. Brake settings Do not let control surfaces and servos strike their Tap on the center key of the right four-way but- Notes: mechanical end-stops when large deflections are ton with the elevator stick in its centered position to •...
  • Page 184 fect, although it is not “lost”, since the control travel is • “FLAP” and – if present – “FLAP2” column a landing approach that was too short, for exam- automatically expanded back to 100 %. ple), pancakes or even stalls. As the model is braked on the landing approach, both pairs of flaps can be set to deflect by different Use the select fields of the columns labeled “AILE”,...
  • Page 185 (Brake  elevator) D.red (Differential reduction) Elevat curve Brake settings Brake settings Servo 1 Crow Crow D.red D.red Servo 9 Elevat cur ve Elevat cur ve normal nor mal AILE FLAP FLAP2 Earlier, we discussed the problems with the butterfly If the airbrake control –...
  • Page 186 Note that this method for setting the 6-point curve Display “Wing mixer “clean” curves. You can of course still issue separate mixer follows the same principles that are applicable commands to the rudder. Aile.diff. (Aileron differential) to the curve mixers, already described on page 138 The mixer direction is typically chosen to ensure that in the context of the »Channel 1 curve«...
  • Page 187 signing a switch in the right column. Values can be set in the range ±150 %. The “typical” values configured for this mixer are single-digit or low two-digit values. A simultaneous tap on the  or  keys of the right four-way button (CLEAR) will reset a changed value in a given active (inverse video) field back to 0 %.

  • Page 188: Helicopter Mixer

    Helicopter mixer Flight phase-specific setting of collective pitch, throttle and tail rotor This option is available as standard on and coupling functions shown in the screen-shot Description of helicopter mixers both transmitter types. above are available for setting up the model helicop- 16 20 To set collective pitch curves as well as the two mix- ter.
  • Page 189 (Pitch curve (C1  Pitch)) Pitch Programming details Pitch If necessary, use the  selection keys of the left or First, switch to your chosen flight phase, e. g. «Nor- Cur ve off right four-way button to move to the “Pitch” line then mal».
  • Page 190 Pitch Pitch Pitch Cur ve off Trim point Trim offset Input –50% Input –50% Input Output –12% Output –25% Output –25% Point –12% Point Point +50% –25% nor mal normal nor mal … and/or a further point at +50 %: In this simple example, the pitch stick –...
  • Page 191 Smoothing the collective pitch curve Erasing reference points Pitch In the example below, sample reference points have To delete one of the reference points (1 to max. 4), Cur ve been set … use the stick to move the vertical line into the vici nity Input +50% of the reference point in question.
  • Page 192 the throttle curve with three points, namely the points “without idle-up”, and with the associated “waste” of throttle curve, the motor is at idle and will respond “L” and “H” at the extremes, plus the Point “1” still to a flight phase for this purpose – since the program of only to C1 trim.
  • Page 193 Helicopter with speed REGULATOR Thro Thro Cur ve off Unlike speed controllers, which merely adjust output Cur ve off Input +50% level in a manner similar to a carburetor, a speed Input +50% Output Output +65% regulator keeps speed in the system it monitors con- Point +50% Point...
  • Page 194 Tail  Throttle Roll  Throttle and Nick  Throttle therefore, you can modify the mixer at any time and preset both symmetrical and asymmetric mixer ratios Pitch Tail both above and below the hover point. Before you do, Throttle Tail Throttle however, ensure you have entered the correct direc-...
  • Page 195 HoTT lets you configure settings for both For the Graupner/JR gyro NEJ-120 BB, order no. that render your helicopter impossible to fly. This types of tilt movement (roll and pitch-axis) separately.
  • Page 196 full tail rotor deflection, the effective gyro gain is as input “7”, in connection with gyro suppression and/or Exemple: follows: the two settings on the Gyro NEJ-120 BB. +80 % “current control position Further notes on gyros with configurable multilevel minus gyro gain (e.
  • Page 197 as, as appropriate, to specify a “heading-lock mode” effects. This eliminates the need to make mechani- The adjacent sketch illustrates the effect for a 100 % whereby, even within this pre-selection, gyro gain can cal changes to the control linkages. Negative angles setting.

  • Page 198: Fine-Tuning The Throttle And Collective Pitch Curve

    Fine-tuning the throttle and collective pitch curve Practical approach Although the throttle and collective pitch control sys- Note: +100% tems are based on separate servos, they are always The hover point should normally be set to the operated together by the throttle/pitch stick (except center position of the throttle / collective pitch during autorotation flight).
  • Page 199 ing the linkage point on the servo or carburetor lever. 2. The model lifts off before the center point is the collective pitch stick to its end-point. Compared to Only then should the throttle servo’s fine-tuning be reached: the hover configuration, motor speed should remain electronically optimized.
  • Page 200 a visual and an acoustic warning if the carburetor is Therefore, after the motor is started, system rotation- +100% open too wide when the transmitter is switched on. al speed should be increased s l o w l y by way of the Otherwise, if the carburetor or speed controller is throttle limiter.
  • Page 201 For your notes...

  • Page 202: Autorotation Setting

    Helicopter mixer Auto-rotation setting Auto-rotation permits both full-size and model heli- to trims, collective pitch curve settings, etc., in par- Approach angle copters to land safely in a crisis, e. g. if the motor ticular. The following functions have special features should fail.
  • Page 203 Tail rotor AR In normal flight, the tail rotor is set so that it compen- sates for motor torque while the model is hovering. It therefore generates some a certain amount of thrust even in its normal position. The level of thrust is then varied by the tail rotor control system, and also by the various mixers which provide all manner of torque compensation, while the tail rotor trim is also used to...

  • Page 204: General Notes On Freely Programmable Mixers

    General notes on freely programmable mixers The previous pages have described a wealth of travel and servo travel limit functions, and possibly by • … the neutral point of a mixer, which is also ready-to-use built-in coupling functions, in the context the »Tx.
  • Page 205 Free mixers Freely-programmable linear and curve mixers This option is available as standard on key of the right four-way button once again. both transmitter types. 16 20 The input field “to” is shown highlighted.   5. Use the selection keys on the right four-way button Use the selection keys of the left or right to select the “to”...
  • Page 206 fined. The second mixer is already familiar in principle Mixer switches Rudder stick as “Elevat curve” from the “Brake settings” sub-menu In the sample screen image shown above, switches … and, for the helicopter program: of the »Wing mixers« menu and the third is familiar “4”...
  • Page 207 extended as far as you wish. For example, another mixer “8  12” can be used to route the control signal from “6” as far as output “12”, taking into considera- tion the associated mixer ratios. Of course, even with an active serial link, each separate mixer can still be controlled via the transmitter control assigned to the mixer input.

  • Page 208: Linear Mixers

    Tip: may strike a mechanical end-stop. If neces- Mixer Effect If you separate a control function – for example ,“9” – in sary, reduce “servo travel” to avoid this; alter- N.N.*  2 servo pair 2 + 5 responds with an the »Mix-only channel«...
  • Page 209 above table – will control the two servos connected L.Mix 1 L.Mix 1 to receiver outputs 6 and 7 by default as flaps. Leave Mix input the default value of “GL” in the “Type” column alone, however, to configure this setting globally for all flight Offset phases –...

  • Page 210: Curve Mixers

    of the right four-way button (CLEAR) will erase the Asymmetric mixer ratios L.Mix 1 mixer ratio in the inverse video field. Mix input In many cases, however, we require different mixer The “optimum” value in our example will certainly values on each side of the mixer neutral point. Offset need flight-testing.
  • Page 211 Programming details right as they are entered: C.Mix 9 The control curve is defined by up to 6 points, known Cur ve off C.Mix 9 as “reference points”. In the default software configu- Input –45% Cur ve off ration, 2 reference points are already defined, namely Output Input +35%...
  • Page 212 complete the procedure. repositioned within a range of ±25 % through use of C.Mix 9 the  keys on the left four-way button. Starting with TrimmX-axis Note: a point value for “Point 1” at -55 %, the control curves Input If the stick does not coincide with the exact reference in both of the following figures have been vertically Output...

  • Page 213: Free Mixers

    then briefly press the central button of the right- and without airbrakes, then move to the »Mix-on- hand touch-button, or the central button of the ly channel« menu, see page 216. This menu mc-20 left-hand touch-button, to conclude the procedure: is available as standard on the HoTT transmitter only, but can be unlocked on the...
  • Page 214 L.Mix 1 Mix input +25% +25% Offset However, you should also de-couple the assigned transmitter control from control channel 9, so that any servo which may be connected to receiver output 9 can no longer be operated by this trans- mitter control.

  • Page 215: Mix Active / Phase

    MIX active / phase Selecting free mixers for flight phases This option is available as standard on the the selection keys on the left or right four-way but- mc-20 HoTT transmitter only. ton, then this mixer is deactivated in the flight phase 16 20 shown at the bottom of the display and, simultane- ...

  • Page 216: Mix-Only Channel

    MIX-only channel Separating control functions from control channels for all flight phases This option is available as standard on the as a control in other way – indeed even in flight phase Mix-only channel mc-20 HoTT transmitter only. dependence – , refer to the programming examples at 16 20 the end of this section.
  • Page 217 Mix-only channel only normal 1 2 3 4 5 6 • If your model has built-in airbrakes, however, and you would like to perhaps test the performance of a butterfly system with and without airbrakes, sim- ply set channel 1 to “MIX only” and program a free mixer “C1 ...

  • Page 218: Dual Mixer

    Dual mixers Same-sense/opposite-sense mixing of two control channels This option is available as standard on the only be possible with time-consuming programming of Elevator stick mc-20 HoTT transmitter only. free mixers. 16 20 Here, we will use a “V-tail with rudder differential” as ...
  • Page 219 Dual mixer Mixer1 +75% Mixer2 Mixer3 Mixer4 Diff. When a rudder command is given, the second servo connected to output 8 follows suit. (With this type of programming, differential travel can be configured for the rudders.) In this case, too, trim from the rud- der stick affects both servos.

  • Page 220: Swashplate Mixer

    Swashplate mixer Fail-safe Fault condition setpoints Collective pitch, roll, pitch-axis mixer This option is available as standard on longer available to you from the multi-function menu. This option is available as standard on both transmitter types. both transmitter types. 16 20 16 20 With all other swashplate linkages employing 2 …...
  • Page 221 ing message will appear in the base display for a few shown at the bottom of the display … should be renewed and in the previous receiv- seconds when you switch the transmitter on: er they should be erased, if necessary per Re- Fail-safe adjust set, see page 60.

  • Page 222: Teacher/Pupil

    Teacher/pupil Connecting two transmitters for trainer mode with a trainer lead This option is available as standard on Teacher / Pupil Channel Function both transmitter types. 16 20 Motor throttle/collective pitch   mc-16 Pupil The transmitters HoTT and Aileron/roll mc-20 Teacher HoTT are equipped as stand-...
  • Page 223 For transmitters of – older – type “D” and “FM” it is nec- Information on the pupil modules required in each RF module will not be activated. essary to check servo operating directions and their case can be found in the Graupner RC main catalog mc-16 mc-20 HoTT or HoTT teacher trans- control correlations.
  • Page 224 Possible faults: transmitters can be found in the respective trans- marked “M” (master) must be inserted into the socket mitter handbook, in the Graupner RC main cata- on the teacher transmitter, and the plug marked “S” • Pupil transmitter not ready logue or in Internet at www.graupner.de.

  • Page 225: Connection Schematic

    Trainer mode with the transmitters HoTT and HoTT Due to the continuous improvements made to the product range, please consult our website at www.graupner.de for the latest information mc-16 mc-20 mc-16 mc-20 Pupil transmitter HoTT and HoTT Teacher transmitter...

  • Page 226: Wireless Hott System

    Wireless HoTT system mc-16 Wireless operation of the HoTT and Note: Elevator/pitch-axis HoTT trainer mode system is also possible. To The screen image shown above shows the menu Rudder/tail rotor do so, the teacher transmitter must be “connected” to in its initial state: No transmitter controls have been released to the pupil ( ) and no switch has been as- a pupil transmitter as described below.
  • Page 227 ever, their assignment in the »Control adjust« menu have just assigned: Teacher / Pupil is possible only when the trainer mode connection is Teacher / Teacher inactive. Pupil Use the  selection keys of the left or right four- Teacher Pupil 2 3 4 5 Teacher...
  • Page 228 Important notice: signals will also be sounded for as long as the signal right four-way button are used to select “ACT” … Check that the model aircraft is operational and is lost. The basic display also displays the following Please select check that all functions issue the correct com- warning notice: Trainer link?
  • Page 229 For your notes...

  • Page 230: Tx. Output Swap

    1 … 8 or 12. If you do, you must remember that the around, compared to some older GRAUPNER/JR »Servo display« screen – accessible from almost any mc units. The throttle servo now occupies transmit- menu option by simultaneously tapping the ...
  • Page 231 For your notes...

  • Page 232: Profi Trim

    Profi trim Flaps and aileron trimming This option is available as standard on Programming is done in three steps: • Trim of the flap function for aileron (“AI”) both transmitter types. 16 20 First of all, in the “TR” line it will be established just which flap pair is to be trimmed as “AI”...
  • Page 233 Note: Trim values retain their settings until the next closure Profi trim of the ON/OFF switch, even then when the trim func- tions in the “Control” line have been temporally reset OFF OFF to “free”. ––– ––– ––– ––– ON/OFF –––...

  • Page 234: Helicopter Model

    Profi trim Pitch, throttle, tail-rotor, and C1 curve trimming This option is available as standard on 1. Column “Trim control” reset the field’s value back to “free”. both transmitter types. 16 20 2. Column “Mixer“ Note:   mc-16 mc-20 HoTT and HoTT Pay attention to potential double-assignments when...
  • Page 235 3. Column “P” (Point) be – contrary to the corresponding fixed-wing pro- the programming of 6-point curves in section »Chan- gram – set to a new zero point when … nel 1 curve« on page 141. The lines of the column “Mixer” were used to select •...

  • Page 236: Trim Memory

    Trim memory Storing the current trim position This option is available as standard on Trim memory Trim memory both transmitter types. 16 20   AILE AILE Use the selection keys of the left or right ELEV ELEV four-way button to scroll to the »Trim RUDD RUDD –7%...
  • Page 237 sided restriction. It is then prudent to check control linkages and make corrections as necessary. Program description - Trim memory | Winged models...

  • Page 238: Helicopter Model

    Trim memory Storing the current trim position This option is available as standard on Trim memory Trim memory both transmitter types. 16 20 PT/thr PT/thr   Roll Roll Use the selection keys of the left or right Nick Nick four-way button to scroll to the »Trim Tail Tail...
  • Page 239 sided restriction. It is then prudent to check control linkages and make corrections as necessary. Program description - Trim memory | Helicopter models...

  • Page 240: Telemetry

    Telemetry Read-in and settings for telemetry data This option is available as standard on “TEL.RCV” of the “Telemetry” menu is able to and the battery disconnected! Otherwise, unde- both transmitter types. establish a telemetry connection to the trans- sired programming cannot be ruled out. 16 20 mitter! For example, a servo test initiated accidental-...

  • Page 241: Settings & Dataview

    SETTINGS & DATAVIEW Telemetry rameter will be displayed in inverse video), change On the first display page of the sub-menu “SETTINGS the value within the permissible adjustment range via & DATAVIEW” of the »Telemetry« menu, overwritten The menus gathered under the heading »Telemetry« the selection keys of the right four-way button and with …...
  • Page 242 Signal strength (S-STR) tone (long/short)) and “VOLT.E” will appear at the top SENSOR2 Indicates values of optional telemetric right of all »RX …« receiver sub-menus. In addition, The signal strength (S-STR) is displayed in %. In ge- sensor 2, in volts and °C the parameter “R-VOLT”...
  • Page 243 The Value field is highlighted. Now move the respec- RX FAIL SAFE Value Explanation Possible tive transmitter control, stick and/or trim lever to the settings RX FAIL SAFE desired position and store the current control’s posi- OUTPUT CH: 01 CENTER Servo center in µs if active tion with another tap on the...
  • Page 244 “MODE”, “F.S.Pos.” and “DELAY”. The description of this might be used in order to be able to control two MODE these variants begins with the “MODE” option further servers for each aileron flap or an oversize rudder The settings of the options “MODE”, “F.S.Pos.” and below.
  • Page 245 selection keys of the right four-way button to choose “FAI(L) SAFE”. The current position of the control for respective control channel “04” … the servo position. The adjustment takes place in 10- the channel which was just set is shown in the bottom RX FAIL SAFE µs increments.
  • Page 246 The following settings in this display always for just type with rear tail unit and separate rudder and RX FAIL SAFE OUTPUT CH: 04 the mixer selected in the “MIXER” line. elevator. No mixer function is necessary for this INPUT CH: 01 model type.
  • Page 247 Some receivers have a specific servo connection RX CURVE Value Explanation Possible settings CURVE1 CH which has been made switchable rather than an TYPE Curve type A, B, C TYPE : independent telemetry connection. Thus, for example, CURVE2 CH see figure on the GR-12 receiver included with the mx-12 HoTT TYPE : CURVE3 CH...
  • Page 248 way button, select START: RX CURVE ALARM Alarm threshold for 50 … 80 °C CURVE1 CH RX SERVO TEST TEMP+ excessively high TYPE : Factory setting: ALL–MAX : 2000µsec temperature of the CURVE2 CH 55 °C ALL–MIN : 1000µsec TYPE : receiver TEST START...
  • Page 249 set or displayed in the “PERIOD” line of the »RX two-digit number in the display appears … RX DATAVIEW VOLT.E S–QUA100%S–dBM–030dBM SERVO« screen! RX SERVO TEST S–STR100% R–TEM.+28°C ALL–MAX : 2000µsec • SAME L PACK TIME 00010msec ALL–MIN : 1000µsec R-VOLT :03.7V RX SERVO TEST...

  • Page 250: Satellite Mode

    • SUMD (digital sum signal) found on the Internet at www.graupner.de. or as a result of nozzles, carbon fiber material or A HoTT receiver configured as SUMD, as de- the like, there is the danger that the receipt sig-...

  • Page 251: Sensor(S)

    SETTING & DATAVIEW sensor(s) located just to the right of the left-pointing “ ” symbol RX SERVO TEST ALL–MAX : 2000µsec and is the visible indicator that additional display If, in addition to a “receiver”, at least one sensor is ALL–MIN : 1000µsec screens can be accessed:...

  • Page 252: Sensor Select

    SENSOR SELECT Selecting sensors After selection of the desired menu line with the  telemetry data in the respective data displays, start- selection keys of the left or right four-way button … ing on page 38. TELEMETRY TEL.RCV. RCV CH1 SETTING &...

  • Page 253: Rf Status View

    RF STATUS VIEW After selection of the desired menu line with the  Additional figures are shown to the left of the graphic selection keys of the left or right four-way button … representation of the reception power. These mean: TELEMETRY Value Explanation...

  • Page 254: Voice Trigger

    VOICE TRIGGER After selection of the desired menu line with the  place as described in the section “Physical control, VARIO selection keys of the left or right four-way button … switch and control switch assignments” on page 68: If the “VARIO MODULE” line is activated ( ) in the TELEMETRY VOICE TRIGGER...
  • Page 255 four-way button, the selected voice message can be “Sensors” activated ( ) or deactivated ( These lines only appear if you have already activated TX VOLT: at least one sensor in the “SELECT SENSOR” sub- MODELTIME: menu of the »Telemetry« menu; see page 252. The BATTERYTIME: method of selecting corresponding voice messages is TIMER(GE.)TOP:...

  • Page 256: Channel Sequence

    Channel sequencer Programming the motion sequences of up to 3 servos This option is available as standard on the Programming procedure “Channel 12” line, this servo remains the object of mc-20 HoTT transmitter only. focus after the page change: 16 20 On this menu option’s first display page, see figure below left, either accept the three preset channels, 9, ...
  • Page 257 between time-point “0” and time-point “1”: +90% ––– 0.0s TIME 1.5s +90% ––– TIME TIME Repeat this procedure as necessary for the other two As soon as this switch is closed, the servos’ se- servos. quence of movements can be followed in the graphic. Now set the desired servo positions for the end of the With a simultaneous tap on the ...

  • Page 258: Multichannel

    Further information can be found in Internet at ond page you can now enter the individual settings »Telemetry« menu and tap on the center www.graupner.de. Use the search mask by entering separately for “MC1” (Multichannel 1” … of the right four-way button: the respective order no.
  • Page 259 Now operate the transmitter control you wish to use: Erasing transmitter controls or switches Multichannel 1 the information window closes, and instead the Value With transmitter control / switch assignment active, INPUT1 ––– field displays the name of the transmitter control you simultaneously pressing the ...
  • Page 260 Receiver Graupner|SJ HoTT GR-32 attachment example tre – if you wish to set symmetrical travels – or in one Before first time operation of the NAUTIC modules make the above described settings.
  • Page 261 For your notes...

  • Page 262: Ring Limiter

    The adjacent sketch illustrates this type offered by Graupner under order nos. 2358 Column, “Output” the effect for a 0 % setting. The and 2358.BL have a maximum control travel limitation...
  • Page 263 combination at any time. This is essentially done in „Settings page“ separate settings for each of the two control func- the same manner as described previously under tions, “left/right” and “forward/reverse” within a range Ring limiter “Input”, for example: of 25 … lim.
  • Page 264 lim. CH 4 CH 3 100% 100% 100%  -X A tap on the  or  keys of the right four-way button at the same time (CLEAR) will reset the changed value in the active value field back to its “0 %”...
  • Page 265 For your notes...

  • Page 266: Mp3 Player

    MP3 player Replay program for MP3 files, such as music files Briefly tap the  key of the left four-way button to This option is available as standard on the adjust the playback volume in the range “0” (muted) to mc-20 HoTT transmitter only.
  • Page 267 MP3 player operator field 0 5 . m p 3 A02/04 T05/21 Vol:15 A02/04 T09/21 Vol:15 Now select the desire title by using the  selec- tion keys on the right four-way button. Briefly tap the • center key of the right four-way button to start Analogous to corresponding keys on a MP3 and this selection.

  • Page 268: Basic Settings, Transmitter

    Basic settings Basic transmitter settings This option is available as standard on Basic settings are made in this menu. Transmitter- Voice volume / Vario volume / Beeps volume both transmitter types. specific settings, such as volume regulation for 16 20 Basic settings acoustic signals and voice messages output via the ...
  • Page 269 68. Ideally a self-neutralizing three Use the  selection keys of the left or right four- position switch, e. g. like that offered by Graupner (Pre-set) Stick mode under order no. 33001.5. Afterward, this switch can be way button to select the “Stick mode”...
  • Page 270 the four possible modulation types will be adopted Basic settings Basic settings as the default variant for a newly initialized model Vario Vol 7 Cn6 ––– Beeps Vol memory. Beeps Vol H-J Sandbrunner If necessary, use the  selection keys of the left or H-J Sandbrunner Stick mode Stick mode...
  • Page 271 • “back” RX–S QUA: 100% Basic settings RX–S STR: 100% minimum rear pitch setting, the pitch stick (C1) Modulation HoTT RX–dBm: –33dBm points towards the pilot. DSC Output PPM10 TX–dBm: –33dBm A simultaneous tap on the  or  keys of the Pitch min back L–PACK:...
  • Page 272 inverse video field back to “0”. Battery warning (threshold) Power on warning Display light is active! Basic settings Display light unlim. This line determines how long the transmitter dis- Power-on beep play’s backlight illumination is to remain on after … before the transmitter switches off automatically Batter y type Lith.
  • Page 273 BT module, and also on In the line … the Internet at www.graupner.de. For this reason Basic settings the following section only includes a brief descrip- Region...

  • Page 274: Servo Display

    Servo display Display of the servo position simultaneous tap on the  keys of the left four-way This option is available as standard on Bar 4 Tail servo (gyro) both transmitter types. button. A brief tap on the center key of the left 16 20 Bar 5 Nick (2) servo / free channel...

  • Page 275: Servo Test

    Servo test Function test of Servo 1 … 8 This option is available as standard on the cycle time of 0.5 s. Ser vo test mc-20 transmitter only. 16 20 To change cycle time, select the loop symbol at the bottom right of the display with the selection keys of ...

  • Page 276: Code Lock

    Otherwise, the transmitter must be sent in to s ec r e t num ber Code lock Graupner service for decoding. Des ir ed ( new) The lock becomes active the next time the transmitter sec r et num be r is switched on.
  • Page 277 Code lock De si r ed ( new) se cr e t nu mb e r You can leave the menu by pressing the central button of the left-hand four-way button. Tip: If you generally want to dispense with a programming lock, that option should be removed from the multi- function menu by way of »Suppress menus«.

  • Page 278: Info Display

    If the link does not work, the same information The given default value in the value field displayed in can be obtained by working through www.graupner. inverse video can now be changed – insofar possible de => “Service & Support” => “Update and revision and necessary –...
  • Page 279 2048MB the respective product via the Internet page at available 1234MB www.graupner.de. • The date and time are protected against data loss due to power failure by a buffer battery for situa- tions like a battery change, see page 18.

  • Page 280: Introduction

    mc-16 mc-20 HoTT programming Preparatory measures based on the example of a winged model mc-16 Programming models in an HoTT or a motor model. Outboard ailerons HoTT transmitter … … is easier than it may appear at first! The primary prerequisite for “clean” programming, and this applies not only to the series but is also a principle for all programmable transmitters, is...
  • Page 281 Order No. 33000.3, installed “front” to “rear” or vice versa, the rotational direction of by a Graupner Service Centre, then we recommend the throttle servo or brake system do not have to be that you use one of the three-position switches fitted adapted as well.

  • Page 282: Winged Model First Steps

    Initial steps for the programming of a new model Example: Winged model with two ailerons and – initially – without motor propulsion In the context of initial commissioning a new trans- changed there at any time. lines which follow it, are only relevant if you have mitter, in the selection menu …...
  • Page 283 “winged model” supplied with the receiver as mod- In this line the binding process between model mem- … the principle arrangement of the servos in the el memory 01 for the programming of your first ory and receiver is initiated, as described in detail model is selected and communicated to the transmit- model.
  • Page 284 Flap or left flap this point and thus reliably prevents the mechani- • The maximum possible throw of a Graupner ser- Right aileron or aux. function cal starting of the rudder. The limit of travel should, vo is 150 % per side, based on both mechanical...
  • Page 285 »Stick mode« (page 114) Wing mixers Brake settings Brake settings Crow Ch.1 0.0s 0.0s Aile.diff. D.red Aile 0.0s 0.0s ––– Elevat cur ve Elev 0.0s 0.0s ––– Rudd 0.0s 0.0s AILE time Therefore, we begin with the “Brake settings” sub- After this statement about mutual dependencies, back menu: to the topic:...
  • Page 286 entiation can be set: “Dual Rate” establishes a relationship between stick “idle travel” of the brake stick from the wing. With a travel and control travel, see page 130: corresponding “bending” of the curve, the “dead’ travel This serves to eliminate the negative torque. The is covered more quickly.
  • Page 287 the pilot and/or spectators at risk. Therefore, it would obviously be beneficial to program the function “Motor off” at the very least, in order to prevent such risks. With electro gliders, on the other hand, the fail-safe setting “motor off” can also be used, for example, for outlanding, to reliably stop the motor or its propeller by immediately switching off the transmitter after the landing.

  • Page 288: Incorporating An Electric Drive

    Integration of an electric drive into the model programming Note: ––– The adjustment of a curve mixer is described in ––– detail in the section »Channel 1 curve« starting on ––– page 138. ––– Example 1 offset Proportional control usage A common option in the following examples 1 …...
  • Page 289 If you need to adjust the travels to suit the speed Note: »Control adjust« (page 118) controller, use one of the arrow buttons to move right No delay is entered on the “OFF” side, so that the … differ. As in example 1, change over to the line of to the “- Travel +”...
  • Page 290 merely “runs down”. toward the rear: ––– Example 3 ––– 3-way switch usage ––– This variant realizes a three-stage speed setting, such as Motor OFF, “half” and full power. offset A corresponding motor control (speed control) is required on the receiver side. The setting of the appropriate control travel for the The required settings are basically the same as those motor control (speed control) is made in the “- trv +”...

  • Page 291: C1 Joystick Switchover Between: Electric Motor And Butterfly

    Control E-motor and crow alternately with C1 stick Example 4 »Model type« (page 104) Model type Here you first specify in the “motor” line whether the Before we discuss the programming of this fourth Motor at C1 front throttle minimum position (= Motor “OFF” position) Tail type Nor mal example or turn to the expansion of the previously...
  • Page 292 phase timer is automatically stopped and hidden in »Phase assignment« (page 158) »Brake settings« (page 183) the base screen. More about this can be found on Select the switch symbol under “C” with one of the se- Brake settings page 166. lection keys.

  • Page 293: Electric Motor And Airbrake

    C1-stick switchable between E-motor and spoiler neous tap on  keys of the left four-way button. Example 5 ––– You will discover that “Servo 1” (motor control) is If, contrary to the assumptions of the preceding Ex- ––– controlled in the “Normal” phase and in the “landing” ample 4, the model has additional spoilers or only –––...

  • Page 294: Timer Confirmation With Control Or Switch

    Timer confirmation with control or switch Examples 4 and 5 of the preceding pages Model time 0:34h ––– Control switch Batt. time 1:23h If model programming is to be continued for Exam- –85% ––– Stop ple 4, page 291, or Example 5, page 293, as –––...
  • Page 295 Model time 0:34h ––– Control switch Batt. time 1:23h –85% ––– Stop ––– Centr :Flight ––– ––– ––– Alarm The stopwatch in the basic display now starts with Note: movement of the proportional rotary control toward Do not, however, set a switching point at a transmitter full throttle and stops if it is turned back again over control’s travel end-point, since this makes reliable the switch-point.

  • Page 296: Parallel Operating Servos

    Parallel operating servos A second servo running in parallel is often required, Two brake or spoiler servos Multiple-motor aircraft such as when brake flaps or spoilers installed in the In a situation where there is one installed servo for As described above, a model can also be operated wings or the left and right elevator or a double fin operation of brake flaps and/or spoilers in each wing with two or more motors.
  • Page 297 selection keys, activate the value field with a brief tap »Control adjust« (page 118) on the center key of the right key pad then select ––– the entry “2ELSv3+8”: ––– Model type ––– Motor at C1 None ––– Tail type 2ELSv3+8 Aile/flaps 1AIL...

  • Page 298: Using Flight Phases

    Using flight phases Up to 7 different flight phases (flight conditions) can Example 1 … Pha1 normal  be programmed with settings independent of one Pha2 – Ther mal … continuing with the previous programming of another within each the model memory. Pha3 –...
  • Page 299 Step ing-on of the motor: position of the 3-way switch. In order to actually be able to switch between the indi- Phase assignment Step vidual flight phases, the assignment of one or multiple prior combi In order to not have to carry out all previously made switches is necessary.
  • Page 300 Step Normal Brake settings Now three or four phases are programmed, the Thermal –7% Crow +30% settings are also copied and there is even a “soft” Speed D.red +33% transfer, but … there are still no flight-phase specific Launch –11% Elevat cur ve ...
  • Page 301 For your notes...

  • Page 302: Example 2

    Using flight phases Example 2 Begin with the new programming of the model in a automatically spread to 100 %. free model memory location. In the menu … Glider with four flap wings, two large flaps and Essentially, the »Base setup model« menu, begin- »Control adjust«...
  • Page 303 The travel, and if applicable also the direction of rota- aileron steering. Also check whether the ailerons control selected for this purpose by way of a per- tion, for spoiler servo 1 as well as the second spoiler are deflected in the right direction during the ad- centage in this line.
  • Page 304 on C1 forward / back” in the »Model type« menu, Two additional flight phases are now to be set up Pha1 nor mal 1.0s  page 104, AND the “Motor” column of the »Phase below, each of which requires a somewhat differ- Pha2 –...
  • Page 305 After the switch assignment is complete, use the se- mixers« menu, we will now copy these settings to the lection keys to switch to the bottom right and activate «Thermal» flight phase. For this purpose, open the Phase to: the assignment of phase names with a brief tap on menu …...
  • Page 306 tion “Physical control, switch and control switch as- 1.2s 1.2s Ail-tr +60% signments” on page 68, the left proportional slider 0.0s 0.0s Diff. +33% in the middle console to, for example: fl.pos –14% 0.0s 0.0s 0.0s 0.0s +15% +15% ––– Thermal Thermal –––...
  • Page 307 Wing mixer Multi-flap menu Brake settings ––– ––– Thermal In the two limit positions of the three-stage switch the elevator is moved symmetrically in this example with +5 % (true to side). If, on the other hand, you use a proportional control, the elevator is deflected accord- ing to the degree for the control position.

  • Page 308: Control Of Temporal Processes

    Control of temporal processes using time delay and curve mixers An interesting, but little known, facility included in the »Mix-only Channel« (page 216) … delayed lighting of a headlight after the begin- mc-16 software of the HoTT transmitter with option- ning of the extension of the landing gear: …...
  • Page 309 The function you programmed functions as desired according to these suggestions – which you can verify at any time after switching to the »Servo display« by simultaneously pressing the keys  of the left four-way button – then to, complete the programming, an arbitrary switch, such as “SW 15”...

  • Page 310: Delta And Flying Wing

    Delta and flying wing Of course, the general comments regarding the in- fer to the text under “Brake offset” on page 105. Free or aux. function or right flap 2 / elevator Free or aux. function or left flap 2 / elevator stallation and the adjustment of the RC system to a These model type specifying settings primarily affect Free or aux.
  • Page 311 Delta/flying wing of the type: “2 / 4 AIL 1 / 2 / 4 FL” Diff. Diff. fl.pos fl.pos Model type +100% +100% Motor at C1 None Tail type Delta/fl Aile/flaps 2AIL4FL FLAP FLAP Brake Off +100% In 1 Diff. Diff.
  • Page 312 not utilize the entire servo travel for the crow alone; C.Mix 9 Dual mixer for example: Cur ve Mixer1 +66% Mixer2 Input Brake settings Output Mixer3 Crow +55% –44% Point Mixer4 D.red Diff. Elevat cur ve Nor mal Differentiation is necessary in this case because, In this example the two interpolation points 1 and 2 AILE FLAP FLAP2...
  • Page 313 MIX-only channel only normal 1 2 3 4 5 6 Note: mc-16 This menu can be unlocked on the HoTT transmitter as an extra-cost option. Programming examples - Delta and flying wing...

  • Page 314: F3A Model

    F3A model F3A models are a part of the group of motor-driven servo center should be adjusted mechanically, insofar Free or aux. function Free or aux. function winged models. They are powered by a combustion as possible. Free or 2nd elevator or aux. function or electric motor.
  • Page 315 »Stick mode« (page 114) F3A models fly comparatively fast and thus react Ch1 cur ve “harshly” to the control movements of the servos. … menu, which is available as standard on the Cur ve However, since small control movements and cor- HoTT transmitter only, and reduce the number of Input –50%...
  • Page 316 »Free mixers« (beginning on page 205) Example Linear MIX 1: with a mixer on the elevator: • Correction over the transverse axis (elevator) … accordingly. L.Mix 1 Linear MIX 3: “RU  EL” The ailerons are extended as landing assistance Mix input –30% depending on the position of the throttle stick, start-...
  • Page 317 half throttle and idle. Therefore program the mixer position” for each receiver servo output (Fail-safe asymmetrically, if applicable. mode). Turning away with the ailerons/landing flaps ex- Summary tended The settings described on this page are especially If you move the ailerons upward for the landing, the useful for the “expert”...

  • Page 318: Helicopter Models

    The programming example is based on the clockwise- Batter y warning 3.60V other available option. rotating STARLET 50 helicopter from Graupner with Power on war n. unlim The settings in the “Top/Bottom LCD Contrast” lines three pivot points each offset 120 ° of the swashplate...
  • Page 319 The “Battery type” line specifies whether the trans- »Model select« (page 79) n o t p o s s i b l e n o w mitter is supplied with current from a “NiMH or a “Lith.” v o l t a g e t o o l o w Use the selection keys to pick a free memory loca- battery, and the “Battery warning”...
  • Page 320 Note: swashplate or pitch function. In this example: Please note that on the newer Graupner-mc- and Another option is to be activated in the “Autorotation” “3Sv(2rol)”. mx- remote control systems, the first pitch servo and line.
  • Page 321 menu … can even be stored automatically when a change of page 191 in this manual about this. flight phase takes place.) • The C1 trimming also affects only the throttle ser- »Servo adjustment« (page 112) An additional setting which is specific to helicopters vo for the helicopter.
  • Page 322 Note: Now carry out the same setting as before in the nor- A rotor blade adjustment gage, such as the Graupner mal phase. Only at point “H“ – at maximum pitch – is it pitch gage, order no. 61, is quite useful for reading the...
  • Page 323 possible to increase pitch angle by about 2 °. In doing Return to the menu list with a tap on the key. As “L” (minimum pitch) to -30 % and at the opposite end, so, you will have somewhat more of an angle to catch long as you are still in the autorotation phase, new at point “H”...
  • Page 324 in the value field displayed in inverse video, e. g. to further fine-tuning must take place in flight. The flight- and usually more clearly laid out. 50 %. To this end, move the selected control into its tested, (hopefully) minor (digital) trim settings are The “Autorot”...
  • Page 325 es or the three-stage switch is necessary. three switch positions are, of course, also possible. Phase assignment Thus, for example, implementation of a programmed The assignment of the switch takes place in the prior combi speed controller (as described beginning in the next menu …...
  • Page 326 Enhancement recommendation: Rotational speed regulator At some point in time you may want to install a rota- tional speed regulator in the helicopter, in order to be able to fly with speeds automatically kept at a con- stant. In the process, it is logical to couple the indi- vidual rotational speeds with the flight phases so that further additional adjustments are possible.
  • Page 327 For your notes...
  • Page 328 328 For your notes...

  • Page 329: Fcc Information

    This device has been evaluated to meet the FCC FCC Label Compliance Statement RF exposure requirement when used in combination with the genuine Graupner|SJ HoTT accessoires and This device complies with Part 15C of the FCC Rules. operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between Operation is subject to the following two conditions: the antenna and your body.

  • Page 330: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity 330 Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 331: Warranty Certificate

    Warranty Certificate Sur ce produit nous accordons une garantie de mois Servicestellen / Service / Service après-vente Die Fa. Graupner GmbH & Co. KG, Henriettenstraße 94 - 96, D-73230 Kirchheim/Teck gewährt ab dem Kaufda- www.graupner.de/en/service/servicepoints.aspx Garantie-Urkunde tum auf dieses Produkt eine Garantie von 24 Monaten.
  • Page 332 GERMANY cept no liability for printing errors. and printing errors. Graupner reserves the right to alter the characteristics and features of the software and hardware at http://www.graupner.de any time and without prior notification.

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