8 Channel 2.4 GHz Aircraft Computer Radio System
8 Channel 2.4 GHz Aircraft Computer Radio System
Section 1: Introduction
Section 1: Introduction
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Quick Start Guides
We recommend that you read the introductory information in section one, then proceed to one of the
quick start guides and start programming. After following along with the quick start guide you will have a
feel for the way the Flash 8 programming is laid out. We encourage you to set up a few aircraft before you
fly the Flash 8. It will be time well spent and help acquaint you with the programming process.
Quick Start Guides
System Component Specifications
Flash 8 Transmitter
Modulation: 2.4GHz
Optima (AFHSS Bidirectional): For use with the Optima series telemetry capable receivers.
Minima (AFHSS Single-direction): For use with the Minima series receivers.
Maxima (AFHSS Single-direction): For use with the High response low latency Maxima series receivers.
Power Supply: 2-cell 6.4v 1400mAh LiFe Battery.
Current Drain: 300 mA.
Available Receivers
Optima Series 2.4GHz Receivers
Model
Size
Weight
Stock Number
Optima 6 Lite
1.76 x 1.11 x 0.29in (44.9 x 18.4 x 7.40mm) 0.33oz (9.4g)
29438
Optima 6
1.81 x 0.82 x 0.47in (46.1 x 21.3 x 12.1mm) 0.52oz (15g)
28410
Optima 7
2.20 x 0.79 x 0.43in (56.9 x 20.8 x 11.6mm) 0.60oz (17g)
28414
Optima 9
1.85 x 1.14 x 0.59in (47.7 x 29.1 x 15.5mm) 0.77oz (22g)
28425
Optima SL
1.85 x 1.14 x 0.59in (47.7 x 29.1 x 15.5mm) 0.77oz (22g)
27224
Operating Voltage: 3.7~8.4V from a receiver battery or BEC circuit from an Electronic Speed Control
4.8~35v Using SPC Function
Current Drain: 30mA
Maxima Series 2.4GHz Receivers
Model
Size
Weight
Stock Number
Maxima 6
1.29 x 0.81 x 0.42in (33 x 20.8 x 10.7mm)
0.22oz (6.4g)
27524
Maxima 9
1.45 x 0.97 x 0.57in (37 x 24.4 x 14.6mm)
0.28oz (8.1g)
27525
Operating Voltage: 3.7~8.4V from a receiver battery or BEC circuit from an Electronic Speed Control
Current Drain: 30mA
Minima Series 2.4GHz Receivers
Model
Size
Weight
Stock Number
Minima 6 T
1.19 x 0.81 x 0.27in (30.4 x 20.8 x 7.1mm)
0.22oz (6.5g)
26610
Minima 6 E
1.24 x 0.81 x 0.42in (31.7 x 20.8 x 10.9mm) 0.28oz (8.1g)
26612
Minima 6 Lite
1.22 x 0.77 x 0.33in (31.2 x 19.5 x 8.5mm)
0.14oz (4g)
26614
Minima 6S
1.19 x 0.81 x 0.27in (30.4 x 20.8 x 7.1mm)
0.19oz (5.4g)
26615
Operating Voltage: 3.7~8.4V from a receiver battery or BEC circuit from an Electronic Speed Control
Current Drain: 30mA
Terms and Icons
Glossary of Terms
AFHSS 2.4GHz Signal:
Hitec’s 2.4GHz R/C signal protocol. Adaptive Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum.
Telemetry:
Data signal from the model, transmitted to the transmitter.
Range Check:
A ground check of the signal strength between the transmitter and receiver done before
flying.
Link (ID Setting):
Link or “binding” a 2.4GHz receiver to its master transmitter.
HPP-22 PC Interface:
PC interface accessory for storing model memories and updating firmware.
Icon Identification
MODEL:
The model menu contains the model programming for the active model.
ACRO:
Menu for fixed wing, glow, gas and some electric models.
GLID:
Menu for gliders and some electric models.
HELI:
Menu for rotary wing aircraft.
AILE:
Aileron for fixed wing menus and the “roll” swash input for helis.
ELEV:
Elevator for fixed wing menus and the “pitch” swash input for helis.
RUDD:
Rudder for fixed wing menus and the “yaw”, or tail rotor input for helis.
INH:
Inhibit is used to “turn off” a function.
ACT:
Active, “turns on” a function.
NULL:
“No switch” selected, the function or feature will be “on” all the time.
AUX:
An “open” channel, without a control assigned to it.
J1:
Right gimbal, up and down control.
J2:
Right gimbal, side to side control
J3:
Left gimbal, up and down control.
J4:
Left gimbal side to side control.
T1:
J1 control trim.
T2:
J2 control trim.
T3:
J3 control trim.
T4:
J4 control trim.
LT:
Non set digital trim.
RT:
Non set digital trim.
RS:
Right slider control.
LS:
Left slider control.
Multi-I/O:
Port File sharing, trainer and PC interface mode.
