Mounting the X24
There are four holes provided in the X24 board for screws or bolts. The
mounting holes will accommodate #6 size (and smaller) threads. It is
recommended that you use shouldered bolts or screws when possible, and
dampening washers (rubber backed type) to help reduce vibration. It is also
recommended that you mount the X24 on a rubber or foam pad. If using
self tapping screws, put a drop of CA in each pre-drilled screw hole to stiffen
the wood.
Wiring the X24
The X24 requires a serial data stream for it's information. This can be
supplied from any compatible receiver. With exception of the Spektrum
satellite receivers, the connection between receivers and the X24 requires a
JR (or Futaba) female to female type cable. This is different from a standard
servo extension that has a male and female connector at opposite ends.
Spektrum satellite receivers require a special JST-PH to JST-PH cable.
Plug one end of the female to female cable into one of the X24's Rx Ports.
Note the polarity of the connection. Reversing the connection may damage
the X24 and/or receiver. Plug the other end of the female to female cable
into the receiver's serial data port (see the receiver manufacturer's
documentation for details on where this port is located). Note that by
default, Rx port 1 is the only port enabled. You will need to enable all ports
that you have receivers connected to and you must disable all ports where
no receivers are connected.
For Spektrum satellite receivers, connect the proper cable between the X24
and the receivers. Refer to Figure 1 - top/right is Rx port 1, bottom/right is
Rx port 2, top/left is Rx port 4, and bottom/left is Rx port 3.
Plug your servos into the X24. Note the polarity of the servos. Like all
connections to the X24, the negative (-) lead will be nearest to the bottom of
the X24. Note: any type of servo can be used with the X24. SBUS servos
are not required, even though you might be using a SBUS receiver.
Since you have the ability to assign any output port to be any channel,
simplify your wiring by using connections that are as close as possible to the
nearest servo output port. The X24 was designed so that the top (with
receiver ports) should face towards the front of your aircraft. This gives you
Ports A and B for the wing surfaces, Port C for the tail surfaces, and Ports D
and E for the throttle control and ignition.
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