Optic 6 Sport - Page 37
Initial Menu feature review for HELI programming
The following two items are located in the Initial Menu as
described on page 13-15. We will review them here.
In the second menu screen, the programming baseline of
ACRO, GLID, or HELI will be blinking. Since we are setting up
a helicopter, select HELI by scrolling to it with a CURSOR button.
Push down both DATA buttons simultaneously to tell
the program to accept the choice-you should hear the transmitter
beep twice in acknowledgement.
Select the Model type baseline:
If you selected HELI as your model type, this screen will appear
allowing you to select between NOR (Normal 90 degree
mechanical) swash plate arrangement or a 120 degree swash
plate by pressing one of the CURSOR buttons. Consult your
model's manual to find out which one of these popular swash
formats your heli uses and select it here.
Heli Swash Plate:
NOR is the standard swashplate where one servo each
performs the collective pitch, elevator, and aileron functions.
120¡Æ is intended for three servo swashplates needing special
mixing to get the servos to properly provide the required pitch,
elevator, and aileron functions. The swashplate type 120¡Æ is
also referred to as SN-3
CH1
CH2
CH6
NOR
120
CH2
CH1
CH6
ROTOR TYPE
Optic 6 Sport Heli In-Flight Controls
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Tip
If this is your first Heli
If this is your first model Helicopter, here are a few tips that will streamline your experience in programming it. This will make
more sense after you read through the manual. Refer back to this section when you are ready to begin the setup:
1. Start with the correct Swash plate setting for your Heli in the Initial Setup Menu.
2. Then use the REV function, and make sure all the servos are moving in the proper direction.
3. After centering the servo arms manually as close as you can, use the S.TRM or sub-trim function to center the servos.
4. Set your servo end points with the EPA function.
5. Read through the section on throttle and pitch curves and have a go at setting the NOR curves. Don't worry about Throttle
Hold, Flight modes and Idle-up curve "stuff" until you can hover and fly well in the NOR mode.
6. Work on the gyro set-up. Read about how your gyro interfaces with different transmitters in the gyro's manual.
7. Program -35% EXPO values for Roll, Ch. 1 and Pitch, Ch. 2.
8. After your heli is all ready to fly, put it on a shelf and go get an R/C flight simulator program for your PC. Spend quality time
crashing the virtual heli in the simulator. Using a sim will save you hundreds of dollars spent on spare parts and countless
hours of rebuilding time in the long run.
9. Ready to fly your new Heli? If you are lucky you will know someone that is an experienced model Helicopter pilot and
would be willing to check over your chopper and take it up for its first flight. This is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, even if you
have to drive a hundred miles to get to this person! If you are on your own, start slow and use a set of training gear on your
model to prevent tip-overs.
Learn to hover first and then transition into forward flight.
