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hELi MODEL TyPE
18.REvO-MiX (REvOLUTiOn MiXing)
The Revolution Mixing function mixes rudder and collective pitch controls, which makes the helicopter more stable when collective
pitch is increased. For example, when you increase collective pitch, as the rotor head speed and pitch increase, the torque that
it creates can cause the tail of the helicopter to pivot. Adding Revolution mixing helps prevent this from occurring, which makes
the helicopter more stable in the yaw axis. The amount and the direction that the rudder moves with collective pitch control is
adjusted by changing the High side and Low side percentage values.
The Revolution Mixing function can be programmed for both the High and Low throttle sides independently.
For greater flexibility, the Revolution Mixing function can be programmed either the same for all Flight Modes or separately for
each of the three Flight Modes.
Transmitter F-MODE refers to the Flight Mode that the transmitter is currently operating in. Programming F-MODE refers
to the Flight Mode that you would like to change the programming for.
Programming F-MODE
Transmitter F-MODE
IMPORTANT
We
DO NOT
recommend using the Revolution Mixing function with a Heading Hold mode or AVCS mode gyro.
The Revolution Mixing function should only be used with a Rate mode gyro or in the event that no gyro is used.
IMPORTANT
The Revolution Mixing function is not Activated directly by a switch. It is designed for use in a specific Flight
Mode (or Flight Modes). For example, you may have programmed your gyro for Heading Hold mode in Flight Mode FN
(Normal) and Rate mode in Flight Mode F1. In this case, you might program Revolution mixing only in Flight Mode F1.
Choosing the Flight Mode - Common or Separate
1) From the Display screen, press the ENTER key to display the
Programming Menus.
2) Press the Navigation Pad
56
to highlight REVO-MIX, then press
the ENTER key to display the REVO-MIX menu. The cursor will
default to H>0%.
3) Press the Navigation Pad
5
to move the cursor to F-MODE>COM.
4) Press the INC+/M1 or DEC-/M2 keys to choose either SEPARATE or
COMMON.
5) If you choose SEPARATE, press the F-MODE key to choose the F-MODE number you would like to program the Revolution
Mixing function for. Choose from FN, F1 or F2.
The Revolution Mixing function is typically used in conjunction with a gyro running in Rate mode only or if no gyro is used.