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Old 03-27-2009 | 06:20 PM
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Default RE: biplane aileron servo question


ORIGINAL: ruddernate

i know how to change direction of the servos. i just don't know how to get the two channels working with the same input after plugging one in to the ail. and one into aux1. if i can get them working i can reverse them to the right direction. it's the flaperon menu i'm having trouble with.[sm=confused.gif]
I have a couple airplanes with dual aileron servos and dual elevator servos in my DX-7.

You can use any free channel which is generally aux-1 or aux-2 or even the gear channel.

Sounds like you got it working but I'll go over how I do it.

If memory serves me right, you first have to disable the switch for the channel you are going to use. Then you turn on a one of the programmable mixes and mix the second channel with aileron. You can select the percentage of mix for both aileron stick directions, generally 100% is what you want of course. You can also fine tune the end pints to make sure both surfaces do exactly what you want.

I'm headed out to the hardware store and to grab some dinner right now but I'll go into the menu on a plane a little later and make an exact list of the steps.

I only do this on larger planes though. for .40-.60 sport planes I figure a Y-harness is good enough.