User manual FUTABA 6EXP

[. . . ] 6EXP INSTRUCTION MUNUAL for Futaba 6EXP 6-channel, PCM/PPM(FM) selectable Radio control system for Airplane/helicopter Futaba Corporation Technical updates available at: http://www. futaba-rc. com Entire Contents © Copyright 2006 1M23N12013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Contents and specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Introduction to the 6EXP system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Transmitter controls and descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Radio installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Receiver and servo connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Charging the Ni-Cd batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 LCD and Programming controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Programming the T6EXP radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 MODL Model select function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 MODL Model select function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 REST Data reset function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ACRO/HELI Model type select function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 PULS Modulation select function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 TRNR Trainer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Model name settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 REVR Servo reversing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 D/R Dual Rate and Exponential settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 D/R Dual Rate settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 EXPO Exponentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 EPA End Point Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 TRIM Trim Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 FS Fail safe (PCM mode only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 (ACRO functions) PMX1 Programmable Mixer #1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 PMX2 Programmable Mixer #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 FLPR Flaperon mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 FLTR Flap trim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 V-TL V-tail mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ELVN Elevon mixing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 (HELI functions) N-TH Normal Throttle Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 N-PI Normal Pitch Curve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 I-TH Idle-Up Throttle Curve function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 I-PI Idle-Up Pitch Curve function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 HOLD Throttle hold function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 REVO Pitch - rudder mixing function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 GYRO Gyro mixing function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 SW-T Swash to throttle mixing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 SWSH Swashplate types selection & Swash AFR. . . . . . 28 Flow chart (ACRO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Flow chart (HELI). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 OtherT6EXP functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Trainer function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Throttle cut function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Adjustable-length control sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Changing the stick mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Flying safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Flight preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Model Data Recording Sheets (ACRO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Model Data Recording Sheets (HELI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Futaba 6EXP digital proportional R/C airplane/helicopter system. If this is your first "computer" radio, rest assured that it is designed to make initial setup and field-tuning of your airplane/helicopter easier and more accurate than would be if using a "non-computer" radio. Although this is a beginner or sport system with the requirements of those flyers in mind, in order to make the best use of your Futaba 6EXP and to operate it safely, you must carefully read all of the instructions. [. . . ] Repeat the steps for other channels that require trim adjustments. 18 PMIX1/2 Programmable Mixer 1/2 (ACRO only) Unlike the "wing mixing" function (explained later) where the channels to be mixed are factory-set, the T6EXP also contains two programmable mix where the you, the pilot determine the channels to be mixed. This could be used to correct unwanted flight tendencies (by mixing rudder to aileron, or aileron to rudder for example). Access the "PMIX" screen with the MODE key. 2. Push the DATA INPUT lever upward for 0. 5 seconds. This will cause the flashing "INH" display to change to a flashing "ON" display. 3. Push SELECT key to call the screen for selecting channels to control "MAS" (Master) mixing. Then select the channel by pushing DATA INPUT lever . Channel 1 (aileron) in this figure is assigned to the master. 4. Push SELECT key to call the screen for selecting channels to control "SLV" (Slave) mixing. Then select the channel by pushing DATA INPUT lever. Channel 4 (rudder) in this figure is assigned to the slave. 5. Press the SELECT key twice to display the flashing % sign. Use the DATA INPUT lever to set the percentage of mixing from -100% to +100% (depending on the direction and distance you wish the slave servo to move). 6. Push SELECT key to call the screen for selecting the on/off switch. Then select the switch by pushing DATA INPUT lever. CH5, D/R, or FLP switch (include the on direction) is selectable. The "ON" is "always on". 7. Observe how the controls on the model respond to be certain you have achieved the correct mix and that the throws are as desired. 19 Wing Mixing Type Selection (ACRO only) With the programmable mix (previously described) the user determines the two channels to be mixed. The wing mixing function is another mix that may be used, but the channels mixed are predetermined. There are three different wing mixing functions to select from: FLPR Flaperon mixing (ACRO only) This function allows the ailerons to be used both as ailerons and as flaps. The flap control dial (CH 6) operates the flap function. To use flaperon mixing both ailerons must be operated by separate servos. *If necessary, use the Servo Reversing function to achieve the correct direction of servo throws. To activate flaperon mixing: 1. [. . . ] (There are several types of malfunctions that can be discovered by performing this elementary task, thus saving your model!) Range check the radio A range check must be performed before the first flight of a new model. It is not necessary to do a range check before every flight (but is not a bad idea to perform a range check before the first flight of each day). A range check is the final opportunity to reveal any radio malfunctions, and to be certain the system has adequate operational range. 1. Turn on the transmitter, then the receiver. [. . . ]