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Old 04-18-2018 | 08:54 AM
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From: Arenys de Munt- BARCELONA, SPAIN
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I'm sorry to say, but it looks to me that you are overcomplicating the setup, making complicated assumptions that aren't correct.
Programming is very simple, and the program sequence resets all to factory default except the radio throws being programmed.

Setup of LGC12/RB45:
There is a LED indicator and a pushbutton to allow setup the unit.
Connect the RC channels you want to use (Gear In obligatory, Brake In and Steering In optional).
Set the Steering In (Rudder channel) in the position you want that the
steering servo be placed during retraction and gear up position.
Leave the main battery disconnected to prevent accidental movement of motors.
Check that the gear switch and brake lever in the TX are properly configured, use a servo to verify the receiver output.
Switch off the RX power. Press the button with the aid of a plastic rod (a pen, etc, but nothing metallic that could damage the electronic board).
While the button pressed,
Switch ON the power on the receiver.
When the receiver is powered, release the switch.The blue LED will light intermittently, one short flash with a long pause between flashes.
Set the switch on your transmitter at the position you want the gear to be retracted.
Once the switch on the TX set, press the button again. Hold it pressed until it lit continuously, this will indicate that the command received from the TX has been stored as “Gear Up” command.
Release the button, the led will blink 2 short times followed by a long pause.
Set the switch on the TX in the “Gear Down” position.Press the button again to store the “Gear Down” command.
Release the button, LED will blink 3 times. Set the brake command in the transmitter to “ZERO” brake.
Press the button to store the “Zero” brake. Now the lit will blink 4 times.
Set the TX slider to maximum brake. Press the button to store the maximum brake position.
Now the led will blink 5 times.
Verify that the nose wheel steering servo is centered.
Press the button to store the current servo position as the position that the steering will be locked during retraction and storage.


That’s all.

Now connect the main battery and test.


In the case that the any or all of the motors be in the wrong position (up when switch is in down position), simply reverse the motor connection. DO NOT change anything in the TX, if you do, you should repeat the above procedure.

If the gear or brakes don’t work as they should, then first connect a standard servo in place of the controller to verify the correct movement of the servo when operating the gear switch and slider brake in the TX.

Regarding the brakes:There is only one brake output with 2 connectors, it is not possible to have different output in one connector than the other.

IMPORTANT: Brakes need a run-in period, during this period the brake force is lower than should be and probably one brake will set faster than the other. No need to do anything, just use the brakes, do some taxi using the brakes often an you will see that quickly the brake force increases and both sides begin to equalize. Once the brakes set, is probable that the brake force be excessive and causing flats on the tires. (seen usually in wheels of 3” and low weight planes) . In this case you can reduce the ATV on the TX to reduce the maximum brake force.
If using the LGC13/RS200 model, is possible to program a sort of ABS function that pulses the brake force to allow the wheels to rotate, avoiding the possibility of creating a flat spot on the tire.


As always you can contact me directly for any particular clarification.

Gaspar

Last edited by Gaspar; 04-18-2018 at 08:59 AM.