Daddy B

I recently installed a GWS gyro on my Axe CPv3 using the stock tail motor setup. When I arm the ESC, which involves pushing the rudder stick all the way to the left, the motor comes on after I return the stick to center. This is fine when the heli is flying or hovering, but kind of a pain when I am landing or sitting on the ground. I have to push the rudder stick all the way left to shut off the motor. By arming the esc all the way to the left position, it believes that center is 50% throttle.

Is this how this setup normally works? Your thoughts.

PilotLight

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDROW4fw5QA

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Daddy B

Thanks!

That is exactly what I have as well. I did not think of trimming to the left before initializing the ESC. That will give me more right trim when I am flying.

I have to say that I am not crazy about the gyro and electric tail motor setup. I almost think it worked better with the 3-in-1 board.

PilotLight

My Feedback: (1)

Actually, I start with the trim nearly centered. One or two clicks to the left from center works best for my gyro. Once the gyro initializes, I rotate the heli nose right and the gyro sends a nose left command which makes the ESC sense a zero throttle and then arms and returns to about 50% power on the motor. THEN, I go to full nose left trim to shut off the motor and install the canopy. The reason I do it this way instead of just giving it nose left command is the motor will not shut off even with full nose left trim. Plus, when you fly, you need to start at full nose left trim. You can add right, but you can't add any left trim. Rotating the nose to arm the ESC allows you to start with the trim centered and adjust either way to get the tail to hold.

Hope that makes sense.