both to match up, then set the subtrim back to
zero and mechanically adjust the clevis to get
as close as you can, then readjust the subtrim
if necessary.
Note 1
: you should NOT use subtrims instead
of mechanically adjusting the pushrods to be
close. This is because you can reduce the
travel of the radio, especially if you have to
set the subtrim near 100%. As we stated
before, get the pushrods close mechanically
first, then use the subtrim adjustment to get it
just right.
Note 2
: if you mess up the number you’ve
entered or find the percentage the wrong
direction, you can get back to zero quickly by
pressing BOTH the
DATA INPUT
keys
simultaneously.
14. Repeat the subtrim adjustment with the
elevator servo (Ch 2). First set the pushrod
length mechanically to get as close to neutral
as possible, then set the subtrim to get the
elevator lined up to be parallel with the
stabilizer portion. For full-flying surfaces, use
an incidence meter or another method to get
the incidence angle recommended by the kit
manufacturer or model designer.
15. For the throttle, we recommend not
setting a subtrim at this time. You will use the
trim tab on the transmitter for idle and
shutting off the motor, after the throw
adjustments are done. You can then set the
throttle subtrim with the STRM command.
The T6XAs/T6XHs automatically provides a
special function called Adjustable Travel
Limit. This function makes the trim work at
low throttle levels, but disables it at high
throttle. Most people set up their engines to
idle with the throttle trim near center, and
have the engine quit when they move the trim
to the bottom position. You’ll set this up later
in the Travel volume settings.
16. Repeat the subtrim adjustment with the
rudder, gear, and 2nd aileron channels. As
before, first set them mechanically, then
adjust the electronic settings. Be sure you
have selected CH4, CH5, or CH6 respectively.
17. Now we’ll go through and set the servo
travels for each channel. This is both helpful
and important, because you can set the throw
of each servo, in each direction, so that there
is no
binding
. Binding is important because it
causes very high current drain, and can lead to
a battery dying prematurely.
To set travels, get to the
ATV
menu by
pressing the
MODE SELECT
button repeatedly
until it appears. In sequence, we’ll set Right
aileron right travel, right aileron left travel, up
and down elevator travels, right and left
rudder travels, open and closed throttle
positions, and left aileron travels.
flashing
Changes to
"L/D" with AIL
stick motion
When you reach the
ATV
menu, you’ll see the
screen as shown. The channel indicator is
below numeral 1 for right aileron, the percent
symbol will be flashing, and you’ll notice that
you can change the
L/D
indicator to
R/U
(or
vice versa) by moving the aileron (right) stick.
You are about to see that this is how you set
the travel directions independently for each
stick motion.
18. To set the RIGHT aileron motion, move
the aileron stick all the way to the right and
hold it. The letters “
R/U
” should appear next
to the flashing percent sign, meaning you are
setting either Right or Up travel (with ailerons
it’s right or left only, but the display is set up
to use the same indicators for elevator and
throttle, thus the dual meanings for the
letters). Now if your servo is stalled or
binding, you’ll hear a buzzing sound. Hit the
minus
DATA INPUT
key until the buzzing
stops. If the servo is not buzzing, leave the
setting at 100%. Choose a location on the
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