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16.4 PPM Mode
16.4.1 Introduction
The »Xtreme provides the option to allow users to install a PPM RECEIVER in order to
control the »Xtreme with a standard RC transmitter instead of the default stock transmitter.
Do not confuse PPM (Pulse-position modulation) and PWM
(Pulse-width modulation).
The PPM receiver uses PPM technology. However, you may
operate the »Xtreme via an RC transmitter using PWM
technology.
The»XtremedetectstheinstalledPPMreceiverautomatically.Auto-detectionrequiresthat
thePPMreceiverhas been successfullypaired(binding)withthe respective, matching
standard RC transmitter.
If a PPM receiver is detected, inputs given from the default
stock transmitter are ignored.
InordertomakeuseofthePPMoptionyouwillneedtopreparethefollowingitems:
> Your own RC transmitter:
» Min.6channels(7CHsystemrecommended)
» Two3-way-toggle-switches
» One2-way-toggle-switch
> Note:Ifyourtransmitterdoesnotprovidetwo3-way-toggle-switchespleasereferto
theworkaroundexplainedattheendofthischapter(see“16.4.8Futaba
®
transmitters
without3-way-toggle-switch”onpage38).
> AtruePPMreceiversupportingaminimumof6channels(7CHsystemrecommended).
PWM receivers are not suitable and will not work.
> AreceiverconnectioncablethatconnectsyourPPMreceiverwiththePPMsocketof
the»Xtreme(includedindelivery).
Thefollowingsectionswillguideyouthroughtheinstallationprocessandset-up.Donot
skipanysectionsastheyareinterdependent.
16.4.2 The canopy
16.4.2.1 Removing
Carefullypullthecanopy(3) off the »Xtreme with one hand. All four sides have to detach
simultaneouslytoavoiddamagingthecanopy.
After removing the canopy, the flight controller (main
board) is exposed. Do not touch any electronic components.
Electrostatic discharge causes damage.
16.4.2.2 Mounting
> The canopy must only be mounted in one direction. The reason for it is the
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE METER, which has to be covered by the FOAM
CUSHION situated inside the canopy. The foam cushion minimizes interferences
causedbyairow.
> Additionally,cableswillnotbepinchedwhenmountingthecanopycorrectly.Observe
[ Fig. 16 ].
16.4.3 Preparing your TX on Futaba
®
based FASST systems
1. Createanewhelicopter,type“H1”modelprole.
2. Disableallmixers.OnFutaba
®
FASSTcompatiblesystemsuse7CHmode.