Pixie-7P
™
By
Castle Creations
™
Programmable Sub Micro Digital Motor Control
Pixie-7P
™
User Guide
Page 3 of 5
Rev 6-dated 02/06/02
This document, Pixie-7P software, and Pixie-7P PCB layout are all Copyright
2001 by Patrick del Castillo and
Castle Creations™.
All Rights Reserved.
6.0
Contact/Warranty Information
Your Pixie-7P is warranted for 1 year from date of purchase to be free from manufacturing and component
defects. This warranty does not cover abuse, neglect, or damage due to misuse, incorrect wiring, over voltage,
or overloading. If you have any questions, comments, or wish to return your Pixie-7P for warranty or after
warranty repair/replacement contact
Castle Creations™
at:
Castle Creations™
Email: [email protected]
18773 W 117
th
Street
Fax: (913) 438-1394
Olathe, KS 66061
http://www.castlecreations.com
Tel: (913) 438-6325
7.0
Pixie-7P Programming Features
Programming the Pixie-7P
Programming the Pixie-7P is as simple as answering a few questions. The Pixie-7P asks questions by flashing
a setting number, followed by the possible setting values. There are three settings that can be programmed in
the Pixie-7P: 1) Cutoff voltage, 2) Cutoff Type, and 3) Throttle Range.
As the programmer, you must answer “yes” or “no” to the setting values as they are presented by the Pixie-7P.
The setting values are “flashed” out by the LED. Answering “no” to a setting value will cause the Pixie-7P to
ask for the next value. Answering “yes” to a setting value will store that setting in the Pixie-7Ps permanent
memory. After a setting is stored, the Pixie-7P will continue to ask about other settings until all settings have
been stored. NOTE: If you answer “no” to all values for a particular setting, the Pixie-7P will keep whatever
value had been previously programmed. Only by answering “yes” to a value will the Pixie-7P store/change
that value.
When answering a question, you will need to move the transmitter stick to the yes (full on throttle) position or
the no (full off throttle) position and keep it there for about 5 seconds. When the Pixie-7P has accepted your
answer, it will flash the LED rapidly. After the LED starts it’s rapid flashing, move the throttle stick to the
middle position to confirm that you are ready for the Pixie-7P to ask the next question.
8.0
Entering Programming Mode
The Pixie-7P software is designed to make it difficult to
accidentally
enter programming mode, therefore it
may seem like a long process to enter programming mode. This is to prevent entering programming mode
while preparing to fly or while in flight. To enter programming mode, follow the steps below:
8.1
Verify Normal Operation
If this is the first time the Pixie-7P has been used, it is important to verify that the Pixie-7P operates normally
with your transmitter otherwise programming may not function properly. Follow the instructions in section
3.0 Initialization Sequence (steps 1-4). Once you have verified that the Pixie-7P operates normally, proceed
to 8.2 below. If the Pixie-7P does not operate properly, see section 5.0, Troubleshooting.
8.2
Enter Programming Mode
8.2.1
Remove battery power from the Pixie-7P.
8.2.2
Move the transmitter stick to the
top
position (normally full “On”).
8.2.3
Reconnect battery power to the Pixie-7P.
8.2.4
After approximately 10 seconds, the LED on the Pixie-7P should flash a short, single flash
followed by a pause.
Pixie –7P responds: flash – pause
8.2.5
Move your transmitter stick to the
middle
position.
8.2.6
After approximately 5-10 seconds, the LED on the Pixie-7P should flash a short, double flash
followed by a pause.
Pixie-7P responds: flash – flash – pause
8.2.7
Move your transmitter stick to the
top
position again.
8.2.8
After approximately 5-10 seconds, the LED on the Pixie-7P should flash a short, triple flash
followed by a pause.
Pixie-7P responds: flash – flash – flash – pause
8.2.9
Move your transmitter stick back to the
middle
position again.
8.2.10
After approximately 5-10 seconds, the LED on the Pixie-7P will quickly flash 8-10 times and will
then start a flash sequence of a single flash followed by another single flash, followed by a long
pause.
Pixie-7P responds: flash-flash-flash-flash-flash-flash-flash-flash-flash
flash – flash – pause
8.2.11
The Pixie-7P is now in programming mode.
8.2.12
Proceed to Section 9.0 – Programming the Pixie-7P
