Setting up a heli with a DX18
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Smoggie
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I've got the DX18, programming wise it's just like the DX9.
Setup is pretty straightforward. When you create a new model just select helicopter as the model type and most of the setup is done for you. You then need to select swash type, for most flybarless helicopters swash type is 'normal' / 'single servo' (the Align 3GX being the only exception i can think of among FBL controllers).
Setup is pretty straightforward. When you create a new model just select helicopter as the model type and most of the setup is done for you. You then need to select swash type, for most flybarless helicopters swash type is 'normal' / 'single servo' (the Align 3GX being the only exception i can think of among FBL controllers).
Smoggie,
So I don't have to do the mixing for the swash? Its already done for me?
Also,
Which ports on the receiver do I use for which function? Most notably the cyclic servos? (For example, on planes, port 1 is usually throttle but on sailplanes throttle is sometimes on another port)
How is it setup for Spectrum receivers as far as cyclic servo channels?
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Yeah I'm using a DJI Naza-H which will be a first for me, I'd always used AS3X for heli's. And I'm learning now that I should use a 'Normal/Single Servo'. I suppose if I were not using any sort of stabilization I'd need to use 120 degree, 3 servo swash.
So I don't have to do the mixing for the swash? Its already done for me?
Also,
Which ports on the receiver do I use for which function? Most notably the cyclic servos? (For example, on planes, port 1 is usually throttle but on sailplanes throttle is sometimes on another port)
How is it setup for Spectrum receivers as far as cyclic servo channels?
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Yeah I'm using a DJI Naza-H which will be a first for me, I'd always used AS3X for heli's. And I'm learning now that I should use a 'Normal/Single Servo'. I suppose if I were not using any sort of stabilization I'd need to use 120 degree, 3 servo swash.
Smoggie
Well-Known Member
yes, if it were a flybar heli you would use 3 servo /120 degree, but with FLB the FBL controller (usually) does all that mixing so you dont need the Tx to do it.
With the DX18 channels are user assignable but the Spektrum default is:
Channel 1 - Throttle
Channel 2 - Aileron
Channel 3 - Elevator
Channel 4 - Rudder
Channel 5 - Gear -- tail gyro gain
Channel 6 - Aux 1 (Pitch)
Channel 7 - Aux 2
With the DX18 channels are user assignable but the Spektrum default is:
Channel 1 - Throttle
Channel 2 - Aileron
Channel 3 - Elevator
Channel 4 - Rudder
Channel 5 - Gear -- tail gyro gain
Channel 6 - Aux 1 (Pitch)
Channel 7 - Aux 2