Dual Channels for Ailerons

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23 Apr 2014 08:29 - 23 Apr 2014 08:34 #1817 by Phil Ford
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Need a bit of help here Guys. The Beast has a servo for each of it's four wings. Left wing servos are y-leaded into the aileron channel. Right wings are y-leaded and are connected to aux 2. whicxh is mixed with aileron channel.

I have scoured the DSX9 manual for guidance but my issue is that when trimming the ailerons as you would in flight, only the left ailerons adjust. Surely the trim should affect both channels or have I missed a mix/click somewhere. I have also tried going into the device section under "wings" and "mating" the channels. That didn't work either!

I don't really want to patch all the aileron servos into one channel. The servos are mini metal so I assume the current draw on one channel wouldn't exceed the RX capability. :unsure:

Sub-trims work okay for fine adjustment to make up for allowances in linkages.

Nearly ready Jon! ;)
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23 Apr 2014 12:58 #1819 by JonTappin
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Phil

I'm not familiar with 9x programming, but JR standard is to have the second aileron plugged into the flap channel (port number 6) then set wing type to flapperon, the trim will then work for both sides. If for some reason you have to use Aux2, you should be able to select 'cross trim' (this is what it is called on the 10X, but it may be called something different on the 9X) in the mixer settings which transfers the trim across with the mix.

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23 Apr 2014 16:25 #1823 by chris.m
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As Jon say's use port ali and flap, use flapperon mix, then "Y" lead left top and bottom wing to each other and then the same for the right!
Mechanically set the servo arms and links!

This is basically how I done it on my ultimate, simples ;)

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23 Apr 2014 20:23 #1826 by DaveBright
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And same way I setup my Miss Wind on my 9XII. Phil did you get the email I sent you this morning? Talks through the flaperon mix.

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24 Apr 2014 06:46 #1829 by Phil Ford
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Yes Dave, I have picked up your email. I'll follow the link. Cheers! :)

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24 Apr 2014 13:38 #1833 by flyingpete
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Phil
There are some good vid's on you tube showing how to program the dsx9 for setting up multiple servos

Pete

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27 Apr 2014 16:55 #1852 by Phil Ford
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All sorted! :)

1. Select wing type = flaperon. Inhibit flap switch.
2. Plug right aileron into RX aileron (ch2) Plug left aileron into RX Aux1 (flap channel)
The radio automatically mixes the two channels and gives them a common trim. As the flap switch is disabled therefore radio assumes no flaps they work in unison.
Spent two hours fiddling with 4 sets of mechanical linkages for ailerons to get them neutral. Aileron Trim works on all four wings. Last job - rebind to get failsafe positions. :woohoo:

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27 Apr 2014 19:35 #1854 by Chris73
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Does that mean we get to see it fly next weekend? :woohoo:

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27 Apr 2014 20:35 #1855 by Phil Ford
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Hopefully Yes! And maybe the Habu II if I mow the centre strip for the little wheels... ;) That's assuming Jon is up to it! :lol:

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27 Apr 2014 22:35 #1858 by DaveBright
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Plenty others be willing to if he's not! Get it flying :)

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