Introduction To The 6Exp System; Transmitter Controls And Descriptions - FUTABA 6EXP Instruction Manual

6-channel, pcm/ppm(fm) selectable radio control system for airplane/helicopter

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IMPORTANT!: Always turn on the transmitter ﬁrst, then the receiver. When turning off the system, always turn off the receiver

ﬁrst. The object is never to have the receiver on by itself. Otherwise, the servos or control surfaces could be damaged, or in the

case of electric-powered models, the motor may unexpectedly turn on causing severe injury.

IMPORTANT!: Never collapse the transmitter antenna by pushing down from the top. If one of the segments becomes

momentarily stuck you may damage the antenna. Instead, collapse the antenna from the bottom, drawing in one segment at a

time.

Transmitter

Transmits in both FM (PPM) and PCM by selecting modulation/cycling transmitter. Requires receiver of proper modulation. The

liquid-crystal display (LCD) on the face of the compact, ergonomically-designed case is easy to read and allows rapid data

input. The system also holds independent memories for six different models. The new, adjustable-length control sticks provide

an improved feel.

ACRO mode: External switches operate dual rates (D/R), landing gear, and trainer cord or "buddy-box" capabilities.

Programming features include servo reversing and E.P.A on all channels, dual rates, exponentials and programmable mixing.

Additionally, any one of four, factory-set, preprogrammed "wing-type" mixers including ﬂaperon, V-tail, elevon mixing may be

selected.

HELI mode: Dual rate (D/R), Idle up, Throttle hold, and Gyro sense can be operates by switch. Two different gyro senses can

be set with Futaba GY401/502/611 Gyro on gyro function of this transmitter. Programming features include servo reversing

and E.P.A on all channels, dual rates, exponentials, throttle curve, pitch curve, throttle hold, and pit to rudder mixing(REVO).

Additionally, any one of three, factory-set, preprogrammed "swashplate type" mixers including three servo type 3-S/3-E may

be selected.

Transmitter controls

The diagram and explanations briefly describe the functions of the Futaba T6EXP transmitter. Full instructions on how to

operate the controls are provided beginning on page 14.

NOTE: The diagram shows a Mode 2 system as supplied. (More on ﬂight modes on page 34).

A:Gear switch/CH.5

H:Gyro switch/CH.5

A:Trainer switch

H:Idle-up switch

Throttle/rudder

control stick

(Mode 2)

Throttle trim

lever (Mode 2)

Rudder trim

lever

Throttle cut

button

MODE key

DESCRIPTIONS:

Aileron, Elevator and Rudder dual rate switch -

Use this switch to "ﬂip" between two aileron, elevator and rudder control throw settings. The throws can be set up however you

prefer, but generally, when the switch is "up" the throws are greater ("high rate") and when the switch is "down" the throws are

less ("low rate"). This switch also ﬂips between exponential rates (if used).

A:Flap switch/Channel 6 - This switch operates the servo connected to channel 6 in the receiver if your model has ﬂaps this

is the control used to operate them.