Operation Manual

Helicopter Section
SAMPLE HELICOPTER SETUP INSTRUCTION
The following example shows how the PCM
1024ZH may be programmed for a contest heli-
copter model, although for completeness we have
added other functions (these will be marked by a
"t" sign). The settings presented here are for a
typical model. Your model's settings are likely to
vary from these, but the procedures given will still
be applicable.
1 Memory Selection
Use the Model Select function MSL to select a
model memory.
Choose the Helicopter Setup using the Type
TYP
function from Model menu.
2 Model Naming
Name the model using the Model Name MNA func-
tion in the model menu. Note that the default flight
condition is named "NORML" (the condition name
is located next to the model name). The system
automatically adds and names three other flight
conditions, which you will program later in this
example.
3t Set Control Order
If desired, reset the Control Order using the Func-
tion Control
FNC in the model menu. Here you
may choose what sticks, sliders, and trims control
the different functions.
4 Hook Up Controls
Hookup the aileron, elevator, throttle, and rudder
servos in accordance with the model's instructions
or plans.
5 Plug Servos Into Receiver
Plug Servos into Correct Channel Numbers
1 . . . .AIL. . .. .Aileron
2 ... .E LE. . .. .Elevator
3 . . . .THR . . . .Throttle
4 .. . .RUD . . . .Rudder
5 ... .GYR . . . .Rate Gyro Sensitivity
6 ... .PIT . ... .Pitch
7 ... .AU1 . . . .(Spare)
8 ... .AU2 . . . .(Spare)
9 . . . .CH9. . . . .Channel 9
6 Set Servo Throw Direction
Check the proper direction of throw for each
servo. Use Reversing Function
REV in the Model
menu to set proper throw directions. Reverse chan-
nels as necessary to correct throws. Link the carbu-
retor to the throttle servo so that the carb may be
fully closed to shut off engine.
7 Flight Conditions Switching
You may set up the system to call up more than
one function or switch to a new set of trims or con-
trol settings simultaneously by moving a single
switch. This is very convenient for loading different
flight conditions such as Idle-up 1
IDL1 , Idle-up 2
IDL2 , and Throttle Hold HOLD in addition to the
normal flight condition. You may change EVERY
parameter between flight modes.
We recommend that you fly the model and adjust
trims and control responses to your liking before
defining another flight condition. Then, as described
below, you will copy the set of adjustments to a new
flight condition (this will maintain all trim settings
between the different conditions), and define the
condition switches that activate them. Each may be
modified for the new desired conditions, and you
may add new functions as necessary.
Use the Condition Select CSL button in the
Model Menu. The four flight conditions listed above
have already been allocated. The position and ON
direction of each flight condition call switch are set
as follows:
1. Normal. . . . .Operation when. . . .Used in hovering,
all switches OFF etc.
2. Idle-up 1 ... .ON at SW (E) . . . . .For 540° stall
Center position turns, looping,
rolling stall turns
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