skatsrc

Hi all,

I need help from someone who knows what their doing with electric RC!!! I have a Futaba 6EX tx/rx and just received an electric ARF from Hobby King. Hooked up the battery to the RX ( after turning on the TX) and all I get is the " Deedle dee then fast continuous beeping from the ESC. I don't have a clue how to rectify it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Sam

gyrocptr

Oftentimes, with Futaba radios, you need to set/program the throttle control (in the transmitter) to "reverse" to get proper operation with the speed-control.

exeter_acres

My Feedback: (2)

yep... reverse the throttle channel

grimmy55

the bec wire from esc goes to nos 3 or throttle point on your rx this will provide power for rx to operate servos etc you dont need another power source on your rx ,,you may have to reverse throttle as full power could be at idle position but thats easy to do via programming in tx ,, the deedle dee you are talking about is the esc counting the cells in battery (CAUTION WHEN DOING ALL THIS TAKE YOUR PROP OF MOTOR OR IT WILL BITE U)
to make motor go in the right direction just reverse 2 of the wires to the motor it will go the other way to assess how fast the motor will go I just mulitiply say if its 400kv well its 400X number of volts the battery is rated at ie 400 X 12 = 4800rpm flat out
I never buy a esc unless its got a BEC (battery eliminater circuit) on it, only because this way its easier all round and easier to explain things to people hope this helps some way to get you flying some one else may help even more cheers Paul and have a great NEW Year

grimmy55

Whoops another bloody earth qauke a bit shaky here

skatsrc

Tried reversing the throttle channel on the TX and it still didn't cure it. No motor control at all. Only the rudder works properly, and the # 3 Throt ch contols the elevator . I think I might have seriously screwed up the programming on the radio and I don't know how to correct it. Do you know if i can reset the radio to the original default?
Thanks,
Sam

exeter_acres

My Feedback: (2)

the "servo" wire that comes from the ESC... what channel is that plugged in to?

It should be Channel 3 (throttle)

jw357_23043

My Feedback: (16)

Check your endpoint adjustment. Sometimes if they're not set at 100% the throttle will not work. I had the same problem on my Spektrum. Let me know if this helps. If not I'll try to help out and find the answer from some of my buds. [8D]

Walt Thyng

My Feedback: (9)

Check your manual. On some radios channel #1 is the throttle.
Walt

RightFly

I use the 6EX on both a 3 ch and 4 ch plane.

The 3 ch plane set-upthat works for me. Channel 1 to Rudder, channel 2 to elevator and channel 3 to throttle.

On the 4 ch plane, 1 to ailerons, 2 to elevator, 3 to throttle and 4 to rudder.

Throttle must be on 3.

Also, make sure throttle trim to ch 3 is set at zero value and stick is all the way off.

Good luck. I really like my 6EX.

Roger

pilotpete2

You have the wrong stick mode selected. If you fly mode 2, with throttle on the left and elevator on the right, you have mode 1 selected. Inadvertent changing of the stick mode software on the 6EX is very common, at least at our field
Stick mode is accessed by pressing and holding both buttons down when powering up the radio.
Best of luck,
pete

skatsrc

Yes, I had it plugged into the #3 (Thro) slot

skatsrc

Okay thanks I'll try that and let you know

skatsrc

Thanks Roger,
I had it set up the same as your 4 channel. I will check the throttle trim....I may have jacked that around at one point.

skatsrc

Thanks Pete,
I'll check the Mode...sounds like something I could have inadvertantly done.

skatsrc

Thanks for your input, Paul Happy New Year to you too. Sam

grimmy55

Hi ,me again,On Page 14 of your manual that came with radio it explains how to reset various channels
nos 1 is aelirons usually use of a y harness is req
2 is rudder
3 is the throttle
4 is elevator
5 is gear up/down under carrage
6 is for flaps or you can use nos 3 and 6 for aelirons when programming radio inputs

some people me included like to programme a little rudder into my aelirons makes the turns sweeter ie more realistic but thats another step for later
learning believe me it becomes a piece of cake once you get the basics worked out and most guys with 2.4 radios will help where they can ,,
keep asking by the response you are getting we all want to help and it also depends what mode you radio is set on cheers mate

pilotpete2

Grimmy,
I think that little quake got you all shook up. Channel 2 is elevator, and channel 4 is rudder
Pete

allelectric

Hello Jeff Here,
I have had my 6EX and love it. I have had it since 2.4 came out. If you are still having problems. email me at allelectric50 at yahoo dot com
I have just recently purchased the 8FG super. But, I have had alot of experience with the 6EX. Up to and including a prop bite....

May All Your Landings Be Smoooooth.................JE

gyrocptr

Perhaps check the instructions for the ARF plane. Sometimes the ESC has to set the throttle range or has a safety, and requires a sequence to arm the ESC. E.g. turn on rx with tx at low throttle, beeps, move tx throttle to high, beeps, move tx throttle back to low, beeps and ESC is armed and operational.