RE: Degrees into inches to setup controls
You can definitely do the math and convert it. Another option is a cheap plastic protractor from Office Depot or even a drug store. You can use it to measure directly or make angle templates or gauges.
What I would do on an Edge-540 though is set my high rates for as much throw as I could get then start with low rates around 40% of that. Fly it then fine tune the low rates to your liking.