FrSky DLG Setup Manual
FrSky DLG Setup Manual

FrSky DLG Setup Manual

Opentx template for four-servo dlg's

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DLG
OpenTX template for four-servo DLG's
Version 2.1
Setup Guide
Mike Shellim
26 June 2022

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  • Page 1 OpenTX template for four-servo DLG’s Version 2.1 Setup Guide Mike Shellim 26 June 2022...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS Introduction ................................2 Description ..................................2 Package contents ................................2 Requirements ..................................2 Overview ................................... 3 Stick mode and switch assignments ..........................3 Flight modes ..................................3 Servo assignments ................................3 Mixer table ..................................3 Flight timer ..................................4 CAL mode ..................................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    1.1 D ESCRIPTION DLG is a full feature template for four-servo DLGs. Yet it is quick to set up, and fully customisable. Full documentation is provided. Version 2 features several improvements for even quicker setup, easier trimming and direct adjustment of camber.
  • Page 4: Overview

    VERVIEW 2.1 S TICK MODE AND SWITCH ASSIGNMENTS Any stick mode may be used. The stick mode is set in the RADIO SETUP → MODE menu. The default switch assignments are designed for the Taranis X9D. If using a different radio, check that the switches are of the correct type, and re-assign if necessary.
  • Page 5: Flight Timer

    2.5 F LIGHT TIMER Timer1 is the flight timer. • To reset and start: release Launch switch • To stop: pull and hold Launch switch 2.6 CAL MODE CAL mode is a special flight mode for calibrating the outputs. When CAL is activated, trims are ignored and stick values are passed directly to the outputs.
  • Page 6: The Flight Sequence

    1. Open the TELEMETRY menu 2. Choose ‘Delete all sensors’ then ‘Discover sensors’ RSSI low/critical warning thresholds are set to 45/42. If using the FrSky ACCESS protocol, change to 35/32 (FrSky recommendation). Doc version 008...
  • Page 7: Familiarisation

    3.4 F AMILIARISATION Using the transmitter on its own, practise the following: • Activate Launch, Zoom, Thermal1, Thermal2, Cruise, Speed and Landing modes (see Section 2.2). TIP: start with the throttle stick pushed fully forward. • Activate CAL mode and sub-modes (see Section 2.6) •...
  • Page 8 Channel Calibration procedure CH 1 – Rudder CALibrate the rudder 1. Activate CAL mode 2. Open the OUTPUTS menu 3. Highlight the rudder channel (default CH1) 4. Go to the curve field ‘Rud’, press {long enter } to open curve editor 5.
  • Page 9: Configuring Travel And Mixers

    New in v2.1: The default minimum diff has been changed to -30%, allowing down-travel to exceed up-travel as is required for some DLG setups. Diff settings are stored independently for each flight mode - make sure to set diff correctly for each flight mode.
  • Page 10: Rudder Launch Offset (Gv: Rud)

    5.3 R UDDER LAUNCH OFFSET Counteracts rotation of the model following launch. Adjust as follows: 1. Open the GLOBALVARS menu 2. Go to row ‘Rud’, column FM2:Launch 3. Pull on the Launch switch, and hold. 4. Adjust the GV for required offset 5.
  • Page 11: Ail=>Rudder (Gv:a2R)

    5.9 A =>R :A2R) UDDER This mix can help the model enter the turn. Adjust per flight mode as follows: 1. Open GLOBALVARS menu, go to row ‘A2R’ 2. Activate flight mode to be adjusted - the column is highlighted 3.
  • Page 12: Hiding Thermal 2

    7.3 H IDING HERMAL If you prefer, you can hide thermal_2. In that case, only thermal_1 is available; the selector switch (default SF) can then be re-used for another function. Function Menu point Value Default Thermal_2 →L4→V2 99 = disabled Enabled OGICAL WITCHES...
  • Page 13: Reversing The Brake Stick

    7.7 R EVERSING THE BRAKE STICK By default, zero brake is with the throttle stick forward. To reverse the stick: 1. Open the MIXER menu 2. Go to CH23:RawBr Go to the Curve field, and change the curve from CV9:Thr to CV9:!Thr (note leading ‘!’). 7.8 L AUNCH HEIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT If you have ALT telemetry, you can enable the announcement of launch height.
  • Page 14: Disclaimer

    If you find any errors in this document, or have any queries, you can contact me at http://rc-soar.com/email.htm. For technical queries, please provide the following information: • Transmitter manufacturer and model • Operating system (Open/EdgeTX) • Operating system version • DLG template version Safe flying! - Mike Shellim Doc version 008 Page 13...

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