Manual

Helicopter(HELI) Section
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Eclipse 7 Helicopter (HELI) Programming
This section describes how to use the Eclipse 7 helicopter functions (model type HELI). Descriptions of the other
functions, such as endpoints, dual rates, expo, etc., are contained in the aircraft (ACRO) section. The HELI menu
provides three flight conditions in addition to the normal one (NOR). ST1 may be used for forward flight and mild
aerobatics, ST2 may be used for inverted, and ST3 is used for autorotations.
Helicopter Functions Map see right
Helicopter Setup Example 39
R->T Rudder->Throttle mixing 42
GYRO Gyro Settings 42
HOLD Throttle Hold 42
THCV Throttle Curve 43
PTCV Pitch Curve 43
RVMX Revolution mixing 44
SWAH Swashplate settings (120', 180') 44
Hovering Pitch Adjusting knob 45
Hovering Throttle Adjusting knob 45
Helicopter Trimming Chart 45
The following example shows how the Eclipse 7 may be programmed for a helicopter model. Your model's settings
will be dependent on the setup and linkages. If you're not sure about the settings for your particular model, please
ask an experienced pilot for assistance.
Helicopter Setup Instructions
CH5 - Gyro
CH6 - Pitch
CH7 - Aux. or heading hold control
The helicopter setup procedure presented below uses a
standard helicopter setup, one servo each for ailerons
and elevator. You can use a similar procedure to set up
your own model; your setting's numbers and percentages
will probably be different.
1. In the helicopter, install each servo and hook up the
aileron, elevator, throttle, rudder, and pitch pushrods to
the servos in accordance with the model's instructions
or plans. Be sure that all of your servos are plugged
into the proper receiver channels:
CH1 - Aileron
CH2 - Elevator
CH3 - Throttle
CH4 - Rudder
If your model uses 120 or 180 swash programming,
plug in the servos as indicated in the table on page 8.
The Eclipse 7 system comes with three choices for the helicopter's
swashplate arrangement, which may be found in the setup menu:
normal (NOR), 120 (120'), and 180 (180'). NOR is the standard
swashplate where one servo each performs the collective pitch, elevator,
and aileron functions. 120 and 180 are intended for three-servo
swashplates needing special mixing to get the servos to properly provide
the required pitch, elevator, and aileron functions.
We recommend that you do this programming exercise
with the servos installed in the model and connected to
the respective control surfaces. This will enable you to
immediately see the effect of each programming step.
2. Model Memory. Turn
on your transmitter while
holding the two Edit Dis-
play keys. This gets you
into the model select (M.
SEL) menu. Press the Cursor Right button to move to
a new model memory. The model number of the model
memory you select is indicated by the little arrow point-
ing down. The figure shows Memory #4.
3. Model Type. Press the UP arrow two times. The word
ACRO will appear, flashing on and off. Press the Left or
Right Cursor keys until HELI appears. You must press
CH1
CH2
NOR
(CH6 = PITCH)
120
CH1
CH2
CH6
Voltage/Timer Display
Normal Display Mode
End Point Adjust [EPA]
Dual Rate Set [D/R]
Exponential [EXP]
Sub-Trims [STM]
Servo Reversing [REV]
Press both
Edit/Display keys
Prog. Mix 1 [PMX1]
Prog. Mix 2 [PMX2]
Throttle Cut [T.CUT]
Gyro Setting [GYRO]
Throttle Hold [HOLD]
Throttle Curve [THCV]
Pitch Curve [PTCV]
Revolution [RVMX]
Swashplate [SWAH]
120 180 only
Rud Thr Mix [R-T]
CH1
CH6
180
(CH2 = ELEV)