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. [. . . ] Enter the programming mode and use the MODE key to access the "EPA" screen. The channel number being adjusted will the left side on the screen and the "%" symbol will be flashing. To change the RIGHT aileron throw move the aileron stick to the right, then push the DATA INPUT lever up or down to change the value and the throw. Move the stick to the left and use the DATA INPUT lever to change the LEFT aileron throw. Use the SELECT key to display the other channels and set the other end points. Notice that moving the stick (or switch or dial) from one end to the other changes the value displayed and the position of the arrow for that "end" of the control input. 17 TRIM Trim Settings There are four trim levers ("trims") on the front of the transmitter. Three of the trims are for adjusting the neutral position of the aileron, elevator and rudder servos. The intended use of the trims is to make small servo adjustments, in flight, to get the model properly "trimmed" (so it will fly straight-and-level). Because the trims are intended to be used while the model is in flight, you do not have to "enter the program" to adjust the trims. Simply push or pull on the trim levers while flying and the neutral position of the servos will shift. Keep in mind that you should start out with the control surfaces centered when the servos are centered and the trims are "zeroed" (or near zero). Operate the controls to make sure the servos respond in the correct direction. Place the servo arms on the servos so they are perpendicular to the pushrods (see page 8). Adjust the length of the pushrods until the control surfaces are centered when the servos are centered. Note: The throttle trim affects the throttle servo only when the throttle stick is below "1/2 stick. " This way, the final closing of the carburetor can be adjusted without affecting the servo throughout the rest of the range. To adjust the trim settings: Once the servos and control surfaces have been connected and the control throws have been set using the end points and dual rates, get the model airborne. Adjust the trims as necessary to get the model to fly straight-and-level. If much trim is required on any one control it is a good idea to readjust the pushrods so the trims can be returned to neutral (zero). Adjusting the trims with the trim levers changes the servo's position in increments of "4. " If finer adjustments are required, land the model, then enter the program as described below to adjust the trims in increments of "1. " 1. Enter the programming mode and use the MODE key to activate the TRIM menu. Press the SELECT key to display the channel to be adjusted (the figure shows trim adjustment for CH1). Note that initially, the values change in increments of "1, "but if the DATA INPUT lever is held long enough the values will change more rapidly. [. . . ] NEVER turn on your transmitter until you have permission from your instructor, and until you have possession of the frequency clip used for frequency control at the flying site. If you are an inexperienced pilot, be certain your flight instructor performs these following checks with you. Get the frequency clip from the frequency control board at your flying site. Turn on the transmitter, then the receiver (remember to do this in reverse order when turning off the system). [. . . ]