Options for controlling ailerons
05-13-2006, 09:02 AM
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Options for controlling ailerons
Hi. I have been using a 2 channel floater on the slope for the last couple of years. I have been using a basic 6 channel tx set up as mode I with the elevator on the left stick and rudder on the right.
I am about to upgrade to a glider with ailerons (WorldModels Aure) and just need some advice on my options for controlling the ailerons. I envisage that I'll continue to have my tx set up as Mode I with the rudder/elevator on the left stick and ailerons on the right stick. The instruction manual from the WorldModels web site requires a servo for each aileron. UsingUsing a basic tx, is it possible to get coordinated control of the ailerons. For example, can I buy some sort of cable which allows both servos to operate on one channel? Another option would be to control the ailerons with a single servo in the fuselage instead of having two servos on each of the wings. I haven't actually bought the Aure yet so I don't know if: 1. there is enough room in the fuselage to fit a third servo; or, 2. if it is possible in this particular model to run pushrods out to the ailerons. The third option is to buy myself a computer tx (it would be handy to be able to use digital mixing so the ailerons can be used as flaps or spoilers) but i would like to continue using my current tx in the meantime if possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. cheers.
I am about to upgrade to a glider with ailerons (WorldModels Aure) and just need some advice on my options for controlling the ailerons. I envisage that I'll continue to have my tx set up as Mode I with the rudder/elevator on the left stick and ailerons on the right stick. The instruction manual from the WorldModels web site requires a servo for each aileron. UsingUsing a basic tx, is it possible to get coordinated control of the ailerons. For example, can I buy some sort of cable which allows both servos to operate on one channel? Another option would be to control the ailerons with a single servo in the fuselage instead of having two servos on each of the wings. I haven't actually bought the Aure yet so I don't know if: 1. there is enough room in the fuselage to fit a third servo; or, 2. if it is possible in this particular model to run pushrods out to the ailerons. The third option is to buy myself a computer tx (it would be handy to be able to use digital mixing so the ailerons can be used as flaps or spoilers) but i would like to continue using my current tx in the meantime if possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. cheers.
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RE: Options for controlling ailerons
Here you go:
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=EXRA310
When you install the aileron servos, make sure they are in opposite orientation so that the ailerons move different directions from each other.
Scot
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=EXRA310
When you install the aileron servos, make sure they are in opposite orientation so that the ailerons move different directions from each other.
Scot
05-13-2006, 01:28 PM
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RE: Options for controlling ailerons
Hello exactibu.
Yes it is possible to have 2 servos operating the ailerons from one cannel - it just requires a Y - cable - and do remenber : The servos must run one in one direction and the other in the opposit direction.
It is possible to make brakes with the ailerons going up but it requires a mixer which can be of assistance.
You might look into the 2 websites which may be beneficial to you - and which possibly can inspire you - maybe even to get a computertransmitter which could make you life much much easier !
www.gliders.dk www.f3j.dk
May you succed and enjoy !!
KR
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Yes it is possible to have 2 servos operating the ailerons from one cannel - it just requires a Y - cable - and do remenber : The servos must run one in one direction and the other in the opposit direction.
It is possible to make brakes with the ailerons going up but it requires a mixer which can be of assistance.
You might look into the 2 websites which may be beneficial to you - and which possibly can inspire you - maybe even to get a computertransmitter which could make you life much much easier !
www.gliders.dk www.f3j.dk
May you succed and enjoy !!
KR
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05-13-2006, 02:14 PM
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RE: Options for controlling ailerons
Correction, the servos do not need to rotate in opposite directions. They just need to be laid over on opposite sides so that the pushrods come off opposite relative sides of the output arm or wheel. The idea is that one servo pushes while the other pulls on the pushrods.
