Spektrum DX6 Setup
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RE: Spektrum DX6 Setup
I'd like to see someone post on this too. I've had way too many glitches w/ the stock radio. The technology of the Spektrum sounds interesting, and the price is nice.
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RE: Spektrum DX6 Setup
Horizon actually recommends the DX6 as an optional radio for the pro.
If you look in the Pro manual it gives you the address to go to that shows the complete setup guide to use the Spektrum on the Pro. Its on Horizons website but I havent looked yet so I dont know exactly where to find it
If you look in the Pro manual it gives you the address to go to that shows the complete setup guide to use the Spektrum on the Pro. Its on Horizons website but I havent looked yet so I dont know exactly where to find it
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Yup, I downloaded the manual, and it says go to the horizon website for info. Catch-22.
nice job on your ship. I'm going to paint my canopy sometime this week.
nice job on your ship. I'm going to paint my canopy sometime this week.
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RE: Spektrum DX6 Setup
If you guys find out how to convert to the DX6 on the CP post here cuz I wanna do that too. Runryder has some info on it but I cant seem to find a search option there and cant seem to actually find it.
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RE: Spektrum DX6 Setup
I got the basic setup on the Spektrum...I'll post it all later I had to swap two of the servos to get it working right...but everything works good now and no more glitches...mine was bouncing itself across my garage with constant glitches on the stock radio.
drphoto..yes it's a real f16 a test bird I got the avatar off Air Force website...We have falcon west demo team here in utah and they do alot of low flyover in fullburn awesome looking, ashame we aren't allowed camera's on the flightline.
Here's what I entered in my radio for setup on the dx6 with cp pro
d/r 100%
exp 40%
subtrims 0
trv adj +/- 100%
hld 0%
pln 0% - 50% - 100%
pls 0% - 50% - 100%
plh 0% - 50% - 100%
tln 0% - 50% - 100%
tls 100%
ts2 100%
all pitch 0% - 50% - 100%
norm thrtl 0% - 50% - 100%
idle up 100% - 100% - 100%
ccp-on
cp2 +60%
cp3 +60%
cp6 +25%
+/- 10% - collective
I also had to swap the two rear servos around to make everything function right.....the settings work alright for me....I'm sure they can be better or improved but they will get it flying ok.
drphoto..yes it's a real f16 a test bird I got the avatar off Air Force website...We have falcon west demo team here in utah and they do alot of low flyover in fullburn awesome looking, ashame we aren't allowed camera's on the flightline.
Here's what I entered in my radio for setup on the dx6 with cp pro
d/r 100%
exp 40%
subtrims 0
trv adj +/- 100%
hld 0%
pln 0% - 50% - 100%
pls 0% - 50% - 100%
plh 0% - 50% - 100%
tln 0% - 50% - 100%
tls 100%
ts2 100%
all pitch 0% - 50% - 100%
norm thrtl 0% - 50% - 100%
idle up 100% - 100% - 100%
ccp-on
cp2 +60%
cp3 +60%
cp6 +25%
+/- 10% - collective
I also had to swap the two rear servos around to make everything function right.....the settings work alright for me....I'm sure they can be better or improved but they will get it flying ok.
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RE: Spektrum DX6 Setup
Hi Drphoto
I have installed a Spektrum DX6 on my Falcon 3D and I have A LOT of doubts in the process...maybe you can help me with some advices.
As far I can get, the Throttle curve means:
0% = Stick down
50% = Stick on middle
100%= Stick on top
That means for each porcentage number there are an association with a specific stick position.
The Pitch curve is very similar, but I don't understand how can I associatte the numbers of the Pitch curve (0%,50%,100%) with the pitch angle of the blades in each control point.
So, the question...how can I modify the angle of blades with the programming features of the radio?
I hope you can understand my question, thanks and best regards
daniel
I have installed a Spektrum DX6 on my Falcon 3D and I have A LOT of doubts in the process...maybe you can help me with some advices.
As far I can get, the Throttle curve means:
0% = Stick down
50% = Stick on middle
100%= Stick on top
That means for each porcentage number there are an association with a specific stick position.
The Pitch curve is very similar, but I don't understand how can I associatte the numbers of the Pitch curve (0%,50%,100%) with the pitch angle of the blades in each control point.
So, the question...how can I modify the angle of blades with the programming features of the radio?
I hope you can understand my question, thanks and best regards
daniel
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RE: Spektrum DX6 Setup
ORIGINAL: darnoff
I have installed a Spektrum DX6 on my Falcon 3D and I have A LOT of doubts in the process...maybe you can help me with some advices.
As far I can get, the Throttle curve means:
0% = Stick down
50% = Stick on middle
100%= Stick on top
That means for each porcentage number there are an association with a specific stick position.
I have installed a Spektrum DX6 on my Falcon 3D and I have A LOT of doubts in the process...maybe you can help me with some advices.
As far I can get, the Throttle curve means:
0% = Stick down
50% = Stick on middle
100%= Stick on top
That means for each porcentage number there are an association with a specific stick position.
The Pitch curve is very similar, but I don't understand how can I associatte the numbers of the Pitch curve (0%,50%,100%) with the pitch angle of the blades in each control point.
So, the question...how can I modify the angle of blades with the programming features of the radio?
So, the question...how can I modify the angle of blades with the programming features of the radio?
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RE: Spektrum DX6 Setup
THANKS A LOT, TheBum
Huge help for me....for first time I get what is the meaning of those curves and the potencial effect on my heli...again, thanks and regards, I will try a few setups today following your guidance
daniel
Huge help for me....for first time I get what is the meaning of those curves and the potencial effect on my heli...again, thanks and regards, I will try a few setups today following your guidance
daniel
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RE: Spektrum DX6 Setup
ORIGINAL: darnoff
Hi Drphoto
I have installed a Spektrum DX6 on my Falcon 3D and I have A LOT of doubts in the process...maybe you can help me with some advices.
As far I can get, the Throttle curve means:
0% = Stick down
50% = Stick on middle
100%= Stick on top
That means for each porcentage number there are an association with a specific stick position.
The Pitch curve is very similar, but I don't understand how can I associatte the numbers of the Pitch curve (0%,50%,100%) with the pitch angle of the blades in each control point.
So, the question...how can I modify the angle of blades with the programming features of the radio?
I hope you can understand my question, thanks and best regards
daniel
Hi Drphoto
I have installed a Spektrum DX6 on my Falcon 3D and I have A LOT of doubts in the process...maybe you can help me with some advices.
As far I can get, the Throttle curve means:
0% = Stick down
50% = Stick on middle
100%= Stick on top
That means for each porcentage number there are an association with a specific stick position.
The Pitch curve is very similar, but I don't understand how can I associatte the numbers of the Pitch curve (0%,50%,100%) with the pitch angle of the blades in each control point.
So, the question...how can I modify the angle of blades with the programming features of the radio?
I hope you can understand my question, thanks and best regards
daniel
Heres my settings for the CP Pro and the DX6:
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RE: Spektrum DX6 Setup
I'll have to break out the cp and charge it up and try these ArrowNaughtic, I've been flying the nitro's and gaser I got so haven't tinkered with my electrics in a while
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RE: Spektrum DX6 Setup
Thanks for your comments. The setup file you attached will be a guide for my next setup, thanks a lot.
I have already installed my Spektrum Radio on Falcon 3D, I have replaced the stock receiver and leaving the same servos for now.
I have tried several changes in the Throttle and Pitch curves, I have realized there are huge changes on the heli behavior depending the % number I setup on the radio.
The same bird goes from uncontrolled mad heli to a quiet butterfly flying in front on my nose...only changing the pith numbers. It was a great experience!
Now I am gona try the settings you suggest on Dual rate and Exponencial...after that I will publish my own setup here for share.
Thanks again and best regards
daniel
I have already installed my Spektrum Radio on Falcon 3D, I have replaced the stock receiver and leaving the same servos for now.
I have tried several changes in the Throttle and Pitch curves, I have realized there are huge changes on the heli behavior depending the % number I setup on the radio.
The same bird goes from uncontrolled mad heli to a quiet butterfly flying in front on my nose...only changing the pith numbers. It was a great experience!
Now I am gona try the settings you suggest on Dual rate and Exponencial...after that I will publish my own setup here for share.
Thanks again and best regards
daniel