mini edge 540 help!
 

hello all.. well for starters im not to to flying planes i have built a few planes for buddys and just bought myself a mini edge 540. i know this is going to sound dumb but ...thesetup for the edge calls for a 4 channel +, and 4 servos...so my ? is can a 4 channel radio work or do i have to get a 5 or 6 channel.......my goal is to buy a new 6 channel later on if i dont have to get one now...

i have a 4 channel radio ..and if i can use the setup i have now can someone tell me the pros and cons of a 4 channel vs. a 6channel on this plane

RE: mini edge 540 help!
 

you will be able to use a 4 channel set up on most planes as all you need is the obvious 4 channels.

1 throttle
2 rudder
3 elevator
4 ailerons

All that 6 channels will enable you to do is to electronically mix different channels together such as two seperate aileron servos together to mix them so you can use them as flaps as well.
many other mixes & functions are possible such as retractable undercarriage, flaps, bomb doors, - the more spare channels you have, the better.

But if all you want to do is fly it normally, then a 4 channel set up will be adequate.
A lot of planes use 2 servos for the ailerons (one on each wing) so you will just have to plug them into 1 socket in the receiver by means of a "Y" lead to join them together.

Regards Craig.

RE: mini edge 540 help!
 

thank you ..i knew what the 4 channels where for but i totaly forgot about the Y harness.thanks and when i get it together ill let you know

RE: mini edge 540 help!
 

no problem, glad I could help you out [sm=thumbup.gif]