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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1M23N26602...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .............3 Trim..............45 Service ..............3 Sub Trim ............46 Usage Precautions ...........4 Servo ..............47 ....8 Fail Safe .............48 Transmitter controls ..........10 Flaperon (ACRO Only) ........49 Transmitter batteries ..........12 Flap Trim (ACRO Only) ........51 Switch assignment table ........13 AIL DIFF (ACRO Only) ........52 Receiver and servo connections ......14 Elevon (ACRO Only) ........53 Charging batteries ..........15...

  • Page 3: Service

    Meaning of Special Markings Pay special attention to safety where indicated by the following marks: DANGER - Procedures which may lead to dangerous conditions and cause death/serious injury if not carried out properly. WARNING - Procedures which may lead to a dangerous condition or cause death or serious injury physical damage is high.
  • Page 4 as well as the presence and location power lines, tall buildings, or communication facilities as there may be radio interference in their vicinity. mile range, or you may lose control of your aircraft or cause someone else to lose control. To prevent possible damage to your radio gear, turn the power switches on and off in the proper sequence: 1.
  • Page 5 A QUICK INTRODUCTION TO THE 8J SYSTEM Note that in the text of this manual, beginning at this point, any time we are using a feature’s specialized name or abbreviation as seen on the screen of the 8J, that name, feature, or abbreviation will be exactly as seen on the radio’s screen, including capitalization and shown in a DIFFERENT TYPE STYLE for clarity.
  • Page 6 4CH. Moreover, in FHSS, F/S also serves as only 2CH. Choose S-FHSS mode, if R2008SB and T8J are used. SERVOS •The included receiver is compatible with all J-plug Futaba servos, including retract, winch, and digital servos. CONTENTS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Your 8J system includes the following components: •...
  • Page 7 Note that the 8J transmitter may be connected to another 8J system, as well as to many other models of Futaba transmitters. The 8J transmitter uses the newer micro (rectangular type) cord plug. Both new-to-new and new-to-round plug style trainer cords are available.

  • Page 8: Transmitter Controls

    TRANSMITTER CONTROLS - AIRPLANE Built-in Antenna Carrying Handle Flap Trim Control Digital Trim 5 This controls CH6, and if flaperon mixing is activated controls the flap. /CH7 Control SW(C) SW(B) Elevator - Flap Mixing or Rudder Dual Rate Switch Airbrake Mixing Switch SW(A) Elevator Dual Rate Switch...
  • Page 9 TRANSMITTER CONTROLS - HELI Built-in Antenna Carrying Handle CH8 Knob Digital Trim 5 SW(C) SW(B) Governor Switch/CH7 Rudder Dual Rate Switch SW(A) Elevator Dual Rate Switch SW(F) SW(D) Aileron Dual Rate Switch Idle-up 3 Switch /Gyro/CH5 SW(H) Trainer Switch SW(E) SW(G) Idle-up 1&2 Throttle - Hold Switch...
  • Page 10 * If there is any problem, the message "Backup Error" will be shown the next time when you turn on the power of the transmitter. Do not use the transmitter as it is. Send it to the Futaba Service Center. WARNING Do not connect any other chargers except the special charger to this charging connector.

  • Page 11: Switch Assignment Table

    SWITCH ASSIGNMENT TABLE • The factory default functions activated by the switches and VR for an 8J Mode 2 transmitter are shown below. • Most 8J functions may be reassigned to non-default positions quickly and easily. • Basic control assignments of channels 5-8 are quickly adjustable in AUX-CH . •...

  • Page 12: Receiver And Servo Connections

    RECEIVER AND SERVO CONNECTIONS (Wing Type) Receiver Aircraft ( ACRO ) ACRO Output and (FLAPERON) Channel ailerons/aileron-1 AIL1 AIL2 FLP2 elevator FLP1 (CH1) (CH6) throttle rudder ACRO (FLAP) spare/landing gear/aileron-2 (CH1) AIL1 spare/aileron-2 AIL2 (CH1) (CH7) (CH6) spare/elevator-2 /mixture control Aileron Differential mode ( AILE-DIFF ).
  • Page 13 CHARGING THE BATTERIES (When the rechargeable battery option is used) Charging Your System’s Batteries 1. Connect the transmitter charging jack and batteries to the transmitter and receiver connectors of the charger. 2. Plug the charger into a wall socket. 3. Check that the charger LED lights. According to the description of the battery to be used and its exclusive charger, please use it after carrying out full charge.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Length Of The Control Sticks

    ADJUSTING THE IENGTH OF THE CONTROL STICKS transmitter more comfortable to hold and operate. To lengthen or Stick tip A Locking piece B locking piece B and turning stick tip A counterclockwise. Next, move the locking piece B up or down (to lengthen or shorten). When the length feels comfortable, lock the position by turning locking piece B counterclockwise.

  • Page 15: Range Check The Radio

    RANGE CHECK THE RADIO adequate operational range. We have installed a special “Power Down Mode” in the T8J in order to perform an operational ground range check. During this mode, the RF power is reduced in order to test the operational range of the T8J. To activate the Power Down Mode and Perform A Range Check: 1) To activate the “Power Down Mode”...

  • Page 16: Radio Installation

    • Note the small numbers (1, 2, 3, 4) molded into each arm on the Futaba 4-arm servo arms. The numbers indicate how many degrees each arm is “off” from 90 degrees to correct for minute manufacturing deviations from servo to servo.
  • Page 17 Futaba's dual antenna diversity then seamlessly selects the best signal reception between these antennas to ensure that there is no loss of signal. • To obtain the best results of the diversity function, please refer to the following instructions: 1.
  • Page 18 Antenna Antenna *The two antennas should be placed at 90 degrees to each other. *The main purpose of the photo demonstrates how the antenna should be placed. vibration, shock, and temperature extremes. For protection, wrap the receiver in foam rubber or other vibration-absorbing materials.

  • Page 19: Link Procedure

    LINK PROCEDURE (T8J transmitter/R2008SB): Each transmitter has an individually assigned, unique ID code. In order to start operation, the receiver must be linked with the ID code of the transmitter with which it is being paired. Once the link is made, the ID code is stored in the receiver and no further linking is necessary unless the receiver is to be used with another transmitter.

  • Page 20: S.bus Installation

    S.BUS INSTALLATION This set uses the S.BUS system. The wiring is as simplified and clean mounting as possible, even with models that use a large number of servos. In addition, the wings can be quickly installed to the fuselage without any erroneous wiring by the use of only one simple wire, even when there are a large number of servos used.

  • Page 21: Transmitter Displays & Buttons

    TRANSMITTER DISPLAYS & BUTTONS reversed, and travels and trims will be wrong, potentially leading to a crash. Total timer display <TIMER> Shows the cumulated ON time. (hours:minutes) Up/down timer display <ST1.ST2> (minutes:seconds) Model timer display <MDL> Shows the cumulated ON time for each model.(hours:minutes) System timer display <SYS>...

  • Page 22: Warning & Error Displays

    The BACKUP ERROR warning occurs when the transmitter memory is lost for any reason. If this occurs, all of the data will be reset when the power is turned on again. : all programming has been erased and is not available. Return your transmitter to Futaba for service.
  • Page 23 AIRCRAFT ( ACRO ) MENU FUNCTIONS Model Select .............27 Fail Safe .............48 Model Copy ............27 Flaperon (ACRO Only) ........49 Model Data Reset..........28 Flap Trim (ACRO Only) ........51 Model Name ............29 AIL DIFF (ACRO Only) ........52 Parameter ............30 Elevon (ACRO Only) ........53 Model Type ............30 Ailevator (ACRO Only) ........54 RX select (S-FHSS /FHSS) .......31...

  • Page 24: Map Of Acro Functions

    MAP OF ACRO FUNCTIONS (Startup screen) To return to the Startup screen, To enter the Menu, press the End key. press the + key for one second. ( for one second) ACRO Menu (Menu 1/3) (Menu 2/3) (Menu 3/3) Press Key to page up and down through the 3 pages of screens in each menu.

  • Page 25: (Common Functions) Model Select

    A LOOK AT THE RADIO'S FUNCTIONS STEP BY STEP MODEL SELECT submenu: includes three functions that manage model memory: MODEL SELECT , MODEL COPY and MODEL RESET . Since these functions are all related, and are all basic features used with most models, they are together in the MODEL SELECT submenu.

  • Page 26: Model Copy

    GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS: Open the menu, then open MODEL Copy model 3 into model 5. for 1 second. SELECT submenu. if required to MODEL SELECT . N O T E : T h i s i s o n e o f s e v e r a l If SELECT does not indicate 3 , use MODEL Confirm you are currently using the functions for which the radio requires...

  • Page 27: Model Name

    MODEL NAME/USER NAME : MODEL NAME assigns a name to the current model memory. By giving each model a name that is immediately recognizable, a crash. USER NAME Adjustability and values: • Up to 10 characters long. • Each character may be a letter, number, blank, or a symbol. •...

  • Page 28: Parameter

    PARAMETER submenu: sets those parameters you would likely set once, and then not disturb again. Once you have selected the correct model you wish to work with, the next step is setting up the proper parameters for this • What type is the receiver’s modulation [ S-FHSS or FHSS ]? •...
  • Page 29 Receiver modulation select ( RX ): sets the type of modulation transmitted. The modulation of your receiver will determine whether you utilize S-FHSS or FHSS setting in RX during transmission. Note that you have to turn your transmitter off and back on before a modulation change becomes effective. Be sure you F/S ) settings as you intended (see p.

  • Page 30: Atl

    Adjustable travel limit ( ATL ): makes the channel 3 TRIM LEVER (THROTTLE TRIM) effective only at low throttle, disabling the trim at high throttle. This prevents pushrod jamming due to idling trim changes. This function defaults to ON . If you are not using channel 3 for throttle, you may want trim operation the same as on all other channels.
  • Page 31 Home screen display mode selection ( HOME-DSP ): selects the display item in the home screen. USER NAME mode DT5/DT6 mode USER NAME : displays USER NAME in the home screen. (default) The default USER NAME DT5/DT6 : displays the current DT5 and DT6 position in the home screen. THR/PIT : displays the current throttle and pitch position in the home screen.

  • Page 32: Model Data Transmission

    GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS: Change BATT TYPE from 4CELL to 5CELL . Open the menu, then open PARAMETER for 1 second. submenu. to PARAMETER . Go to BATT TYPE and change setting. to BATT TYPE . (Ex: 5CELL ) to 5CELL .

  • Page 33: Reverse

    MDL-TRANS [ T8J of the transmits side ] 1. The data of a model to send is called by MDL-SEL. 2. MODE of MDL-TRANS is set to “TRANSFER” . 3. “Execute” . [ T8J of the receives side ] *It receives for 10 seconds. 1. The clear model is called by MDL-SEL. 2. MODE of MDL-TRANS is set to “RECEIVE” . 3. “Execute” . Servo reversing ( REVERSE ): changes the direction an individual servo responds to a CONTROL STICK motion. SWASH AFR (p. 75) before reversing any servos. With the exception of CCPM helicopters, always complete your servo reversing prior to any other programming. When using ACRO functions that control multiple servos, such as FLAPERON or V-TAIL , it may be confusing to determine whether the servo needs to be reversed or a setting in the function needs to be reversed.

  • Page 34: End Point

    End Point of servo travel adjustment ( END POINT ): the most flexible version of travel adjustment available. It independently adjusts each end of each individual servo’s travel, rather than one setting for the servo that affects both directions. Again, for CCPM helicopters, be sure to see SWASH AFR (see p. 75) prior to adjusting end points. Adjustability: •...

  • Page 35: Idle Down

    Engine idle management: IDLE-DOWN and THR-CUT : functions which work with the digital THROTTLE TRIM to provide a simple, consistent means of engine operation. No more fussing with getting trim in just the right spot for landings or THROTTLE-NEEDLE (p. 62) and THROTTLE DELAY (p. 63). IDLE-DOWN ( ACRO only): lowers the engine idle for: sitting on the runway prior to take off, stalls and spins, and landings.

  • Page 36: Throttle Cut

    Throttle cut ( THR-CUT The movement is largest at idle and disappears at high throttle to avoid accidental dead sticks. In HELI , there is an additional setting, THR-HOLD . See p. 78. NULL to avoid accidentally assigning it to a switch, which might result in an unintentional dead IDLE-DOWN and THR-CUT on p.

  • Page 37: D/R,Exp

    Dual/triple rates and exponential ( D/R , EXP ): assigns adjusted rates and exponential. Dual/Triple Rates: rates affect the control listed, such as aileron, not just a single (ex: channel 1) when using FLAPERON or AIL-DIF , and both aileron and elevator servos’ travel when using AILEVATOR or ELEVON or a CCPM helicopter.
  • Page 38 GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS: Open D/R , EXP . Set up dual rates and exponential in a for 1 second. HELI model. to D/R , EXP . Choose channel. to desired channel. to No . to UP . to D/R . to 95% .
  • Page 39 GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS: Open D/R , EXP function. Set up aileron triple rates on SWITCH for 1 second. C with travel settings of 75% (normal), to D/R , EXP . 25% (slow roll) and 140% (extreme Choose the channel to change to desired channel.

  • Page 40: Timer

    TIMER submenu TIMER<1> TIMER<2> Adjustability: • Count down timer: starts from the chosen time, displays time remaining. If the time is exceeded, it continues to count below 0. • Count up timer: starts at 0 and displays the elapsed time up to 99 minutes 59 seconds. •...

  • Page 41: Aux Ch

    Auxiliary channel function ( AUX-CH Adjustability: SWITCH (A-H), TRIM LEVER (DT5 and DT6), or KNOB [VR]. • Multiple channels may be assigned to the same switch, trim or knob. • Channels set to "NULL" are only controlled by mixes. (Ex: utilizing 2 channels for 2 rudder servos.) •...
  • Page 42 TRAINER : for training novice pilots with optional trainer cord connecting 2 transmitters. The instructor has several levels of controllability. Adjustability: • NOR : When the TRAINER SWITCH is ON, the channel set to this mode can be controlled by the student. The set channel is controlled according to any •...
  • Page 43 TRIM submenu: resets and adjust effectiveness of digital trims. The 8J has digital trims which are different from conventional mechanical trim sliders. Each TRIM LEVER TRIM LEVER is pressed, the trim is changed a selected amount. When you hold the TRIM LEVER, the trim speed increases. The current trim position is graphically displayed on the start up screen.
  • Page 44 SUB-TRIM the default being no SUB-TRIM . We recommend that you center the digital trims before making SUB-TRIM changes, and that you try to keep all of the SUB-TRIM values as small as possible. Larger SUB-TRIM restricted on one side. The recommended procedure is as follows: •...

  • Page 45: Servo

    SERVO display and cycle submenu: The servo submenu includes two features: • Real-time bar-graph display to demonstrate exactly what commands the transmitter is sending to the servos. (This can be particularly handy in setting up models with complicated mixing functions, because the results of each stick, lever, knob, switch input and delay circuit may be immediately seen.) •...

  • Page 46: Fail Safe

    FailSafe (loss of clean signal and low receiver battery) submenu ( F/S ): sets responses in case of loss of signal or low Rx battery. FailSafe ( F/S ): instructs a 2.4G receiver what to do in the event radio interference is received. Adjustability: •...
  • Page 47 Aircraft wing types ( ACRO ): There are 3 basic wing types in aircraft models: This is the default setup and requires no specialized wing programming. • Twin Aileron Servos. Model uses 2 aileron servos and has a tail. See Twin Aileron Servos. ELEVON .
  • Page 48 Using FLAPERON ( ACRO ): The FLAPERON mixing function uses one servo on each of the two ailerons, raise/lower simultaneously. Of course, aileron function (moving in opposite directions) is also performed. Once FLAPERON ELEVATOR-FLAP mixing), the radio commands both FLAPERON . A trimming feature is also available (see FLAP-TRIM END POINT and SUB-TRIM both still adjust each servo individually.
  • Page 49 Using FLAP-TRIM ( ACRO ) FLAP-TRIM FLAP-TRIM is made active with AIL- DIFF , it will not have any effect. The ONLY function that allows control of the AIL-DIFF AIRBRAKE .) Most modelers use AIRBRAKE movement of a switch. GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS: Add FLAP-TRIM...
  • Page 50 Using Aileron Differential ( AILE-DIFF )( ACRO ): AILE-DIFF controlling proper aileron AILE-DIFF , except if using AIRBRAKE (Note that even if you make FLAP-TRIM active while using AILE-DIFF , it will not have any effect. ONLY AIRBRAKE controls the ailerons as flaps in the AILE-DIFF GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS:...
  • Page 51 Aircraft tail types ( ACRO ): There are 4 basic tail types in aircraft models: • Dual Elevator servos. Model uses 2 elevator servos. see AILVATOR p. 54. ELEVON . p. 53. • • V-TAIL . Model uses 2 surfaces, at an angle, together to create yaw and pitch control. see V-TAIL . p. 55. AILEVATOR , V-TAIL , and ELEVON ) can be used at a time.

  • Page 52: Elevon (Acro Only)

    Dual Elevator Servos (with a rudder) ( AILEVATOR ) ( ACRO ): Many models use two elevator servos, plugged in separate ELEVON V-TAIL , p. 55.) travel. • Ease of assembly, not requiring torque rods for a single servo to drive 2 surfaces.

  • Page 53: V-Tail (Acro Only)

    Using V-TAIL ( ACRO ): V-TAIL functions are combined for the two tail surfaces. Both elevator and rudder travel can be adjusted independently on each surface. NOTE: If V-TAIL is active, you cannot activate ELEVON or AILEVATOR functions. If one of these functions is active, an error message will be displayed and you must deactivate the last function prior to activating V-TAIL .

  • Page 54: Snap-Roll (Acro Only)

    SNAP-ROLL ) ( ACRO ): the same input every time. It also removes the need to change dual rates on the 3 channels prior to performing a snap, as SNAP-ROLL always takes the servos to the same position, regardless of dual rates, inputs held during the snap, etc. others snap on elevator alone.
  • Page 55 GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS: Activate SNAP-ROLL . Adjust aileron to Open the SNAP-ROLL function. for 1 second. 105% ,elevator travel to 95% , rudder to SNAP-ROLL . travel to 120% in the right/up snap. to MIX . to OFF or ON . Activate SAFE-MODE so snaps cannot be Activate the function.
  • Page 56 MIXES: Mixes are special programs within the radio that command one or more channels to act together with input from only one source, such as a stick, slider or knob. There are a variety of types of mixes. Types: • Linear: Most mixes are linear. A 100% linear mix tells the slave servo to do exactly what the master servo is doing, using 100% of the slave channel’s range to do so.
  • Page 57 ELEV-FLAP mixing ( ACRO ): ELEV-FLAP ELEVATOR STICK is moved. It is most commonly used to make tighter pylon turns or squarer corners in maneuvers. In Adjustability: • Rate   when the ELEVATOR STICK is pulled to provide full up elevator.) •...
  • Page 58 AIRBRAKE mixing ( ACRO ): AIL1 AIL2 Like FLAPERON and AILEVATOR , AIRBRAKE done for you within the radio. AIRBRAKE elevator(s), and is usually used to make steep descents or to limit increases in airspeed in dives. FLAP-ELEVATOR mixing together. Adjustability: •...
  • Page 59 GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS: Activate AIRBRAKE on a FLAPERON . FLAPERON is active. see FLAPERON instructions. model. Adjust the flaperon travel to Open the AIRBRAKE function. for 1 second. 75% ,with negative elevator (push) of to AIRBRAKE . 25% . Activate the function.
  • Page 60 THROTTLE-NEEDLE mixing ( ACRO / HELI ): ( ACRO ) ( HELI ) THROTTLE-NEEDLE THROTTLE STICK inputs for perfect engine tuning at all throttle settings. This function is particularly popular with or installations with a high tank position. Not needed for fuel injection engines, which do this automatically. Adjustability: AILEVATOR .
  • Page 61 Set up THROTTLE DELAY to imitate a jet engine’s lag: see p. 63. Where next? Adjust throttle and Ch8 END POINTs : see p. 36. Set up programmable mixes, for example, AILERON-to-RUDDER : see p. 65. Throttle delay function THR-DELAY ( ACRO ): The THR-DELAY function is used to slow the response of the throttle servo to simulate the slow response of a turbine engine.

  • Page 62: Thr-Curve (Acro Only)

    Throttle curve ( THR-CURVE )( ACRO ): This function adjusts the throttle operation curve for optimum engine response to throttle stick movement. NOTE: If the throttle EXP function is activated, you cannot use THR-CURVE function simultaneously. Adjustability: • Separate curves for each position are available. GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS:...
  • Page 63 LINEAR PROGRAMMABLE MIXES ( PROG.MIX1-4 ): Your 8J contains four separate linear programmable mixes. (Note that P.Mixing There are a variety of reasons you might want to use these mixes. A few are listed here. All of the adjustable parameters are listed below, but don’t let them default mixes, adjust them how you think they need to be, then use the servo screen to check and see if you were correct.
  • Page 64 • On/off choices: • SWITCH: Any of the positions of any of the 8 switches may be used to activate a mix. UP&CT , CT&DN options allow the mix to be ON SWITCH. • NULL : No SWITCH can turn this mix OFF . This mix is active at all times. •...

  • Page 65: Programmable Mix

    GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS: Set up a FLAP-ELEV mix: Open an unused programmable mix. for 1 second. (Ex: use P.MIX3 to P.MIX1-6 . ON when SWITCH C is in the down for FLAP-ELEVATOR .) to 3 position. to MIX . to ON .
  • Page 66 CURVE PROGRAMMABLE MIXES ( PROG.MIX5-6 ): Your 8J’s ACRO / HELI programs contain two separate curve programmable mixes. There are a variety of reasons you might curve mix is the THROTTLE-NEEDLE function. This curve is adjustable at 5 points, allowing you to adjust the motor’s tuning at 5 points along its RPM range.
  • Page 67 GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS: Set up a RUDD-ELEV curve mix on a Open an unused curve programmable for 1 second. mix. (Ex: use PROG.MIX6 since it is model that pitches down severely at to P.MIX1-6 . RUDDER-ELEV .) full rudder and not at all with minimal to 6 .
  • Page 68 GYA gyro mixing integrated sensor and control circuit make them easy to mount. • GYA350: for airplane aileron, elevator, or rudder. • GYA351: for airplane ailerons, especially two servos such as when using FLAPERON . • GYA352: for airplane aileron, elevator, or rudder control. Two of these surfaces (axis) can be controlled by GYA352. input is performed automatically by the gyro.
  • Page 69 Gyros: information on gyro types, please see p. 70. Retracts: Retractable landing gear is often used on scale models for increased realism and on high performance models to one direction to full travel the other direction, then mechanically hold the gear into the locked position. A regular servo used for mechanical retracts will continue to draw full power the entire time, prematurely draining the battery and risking crash of your model.
  • Page 70 ( HELI ) HELICOPTER MODEL FUNCTIONS .......... 72 Table of contents and reference info for helicopters . 72 Model Select .............27 ........81 Model Copy ............27 ..........83 Model Data Reset..........28 ..........84 Model Name ............29 ........85 Parameter ............30 ........85 Model Type ............30 ........86 .......31 ..........87...
  • Page 71 HELI-SPECIFIC MENU FUNCTIONS MODEL TYPE : This function of the PARAMETER submenu is used to select the type of model programming to be used. Before MODEL TYPE is an 8JA, the default is ACRO HELI ( H-1 ). HELICOPTER SWASHPLATE TYPES: The 8J radios support 8 basic swashplate setups, including "single servo"...
  • Page 72 GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS: Change the MODEL TYPE and SWASH Confirm you are currently using the On home screen, check model name and TYPE of model #3 from aircraft to 120 proper model memory. (example: 3) # on top left. degree CCPM with 2 servos working in If it is not the correct model (example:3), unison for collective pitch and aileron...
  • Page 73 SWASH AFR (not in SWH1 ): Swashplate function rate settings ( SWASH AFR ) reduce/increase/reverse the rate (travel) of the aileron, elevator (except H-2 ) and collective pitch functions, adjusting or reversing the motion of all servos involved in that function, only when using that function.
  • Page 74 Swash Mixing ( SWH MIX ): This function can be set for each flight condition, and is used to correct the tendency of the model to change when the rotor is tilted by aileron, elevator, and rudder controls. Adjustability: GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS: Open SWH MIX function.

  • Page 75: Swash Ring (Heli Only)

    Throttle Mixing ( THROTTLE MIX ): This function can be set for each flight condition, and is used to correct the tendency of the model to change altitude when the rotor is tilted by aileron, elevator, and rudder controls. Adjustability: GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS:...
  • Page 76 Setting up the Normal Flight Condition: collective pitch curves are adjusted to provide consistent engine RPM despite the increase/decrease in collective pitch of As the 2 curves and revo. mixing are all interrelated. Note that the normal throttle, pitch and revo curves are all available. These may also be updated later in the menu with the IDL1 IDL2 IDL3 ), plus throttle hold ( HOLD )].
  • Page 77 GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS: Open the THR-CURV/NOR function. Set up Normal Flight Condition for 1 second. 5% .) Throttle/Collective Pitch Curves and to THR-CURV/NOR . Revo. to POINT-1 . to 5% . Base point: Adjust base point of throttle curve until engine idles reliably on the Open the PIT-CURV/NOR function.

  • Page 78: Pit-Curve (Acro Only)

    THR-HOLD : This function holds the engine in the idling position and disengages it from the THROTTLE STICK when SWITCH E Prior to setting up THR-HOLD , hook up the throttle linkage so that the carburetor is opened fully at high throttle. Then, use the digital trim to adjust the engine idle position.
  • Page 79 THR-CURVE and PIT-CURVE a separate collective pitch curve is available for throttle hold. Sample curves are displayed in the appropriate setup types (ex: curve setting of 0, 30, 50, 57.5,100%. and the other being normal mode. The pitch curve will likely be similar to the normal curve above. curve of 100, 70, 50, 70, 100 to provide full throttle for inverted maneuvers.
  • Page 80 Adjust to the actual values that work best for your model. throttle stick below half has increased throttle and negative pitch, therefore increasing torque and rotating the helicopter unless the revo. mix is also increasing appropriately.) IDLE-UPS: different throttle curves, collective pitch curves, revo. mixing, and trims (except IDLE-3 ) to make the helicopter perform certain maneuvers more easily.

  • Page 81: Delay (Heli Only)

    OFFSET : Optional separate trims in addition to those for the normal condition. This function is used to automatically change helicopter tends to drift to the right at high speeds, so an aileron offset may be applied to offset the helicopter to the left. The necessary elevator offset varies with model geometry, so it must be determined by noting collective pitch changes at high speed.
  • Page 82 DELAY : The Delay function provides a smooth transition between the trim positions whenever OFFSET , REVO. MIXING , or THROTTLE HOLD functions are turned on and off. Adjustability: • Separate delay times are available for aileron, elevator, rudder, throttle, and pitch.
  • Page 83 HOVERING ADJUSTMENTS ( HOV-THR and HOV-PIT ): curves for ideal setup. Adjustability: • Both adjustments may be inhibited if not desired. • Both adjustments may also be set to NULL , temporarily turning off the knob but maintaining the last memorized setting. •...

  • Page 84: Hov-Pit (Heli Only)

    HIGH/LOW PITCH ( HI/LO-PIT ): Adjustability: • The conditions are activated in the CONDITION SELECT function (p.78). • Both adjustments may be set to MANUAL , temporarily turning off the knob. • Adjustments may be memorized. Then, the knobs can be returned to the center point to use that amount of adjustment.

  • Page 85: Gyro (Heli Only)

    correct the unwanted motion for you, so you don’t have to spend time to get a complex curve operating properly. Gyro sensor types: There are many different kinds of gyros. Early gyros were mechanical, with a spinning drum similar to a child’s gyroscopic toy. The next generation utilized a special type of crystal, called piezoelectric, which sensed the System) technology.

  • Page 86: Governor (Heli Only)

    • Larger percentages indicate more gain, or gyro responsiveness. • Tail wagging or shaking indicates excessive gain settings. Turn down gyro setting until wag stops. • 2 axes of 3 axes of setup of gyro can be chosen by CH . Gain Example for AVCS/Heading-hold Gyros ( GY ) "Normal Mode"...
  • Page 87 GOVERNORS: GV-1 connections Magnetic sensor Throttle servo Control amp Mixture servo Connected only when fuel mixture function used. Speed setting channel Throttle channel Connected when speed set from transmitter Governor ON/OFF / Mixture trim channel Connected when the governor is turned on and off from transmitter and when mixture trim function is used, or when mixture curve data is sent from transmit- ter to governor...
  • Page 88 Expert Tip: Mounting the governor to the counter gear instead of the fan BPS-1 RPM Sensor which attaches a sensor to an exclusive engine directly is simpler. Switch Position Governor Speed Rate (%) (Switch C Use up to 0%. UP or NORM CNTR or IDL1 RS2: 1400 Speed adjusted by raising and lowering rate.

  • Page 89: Tx Setting

    TX SETTING ＋ − 1. Simultaneously depress the ＋ and − keys, and then turn on the power. ■ STK-MODE The transmitter may be operated in four different the functions that will be operated by control sticks. MODE 1 MODE 2 right control stick operates the aileron and elevator and the left stick operates the rudder and throttle.
  • Page 90 A stick is full operated right is displayed beside I t i s t h e d i s p l a y o f ④ ⑤ ■ ⑥ and left (up and down). "Complete" and is END. DOWN). pushed. ■...

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