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9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Section One Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Aurora 9X radio by Hitec. Designed for all popular aircraft types, the Aurora 9X delivers lightning fast response with its 7ms frame rate and 4096 step resolution. You can trust Hitec's bi-directional, AFHSS (Advanced Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) 2.4GHz technology to guide your sailplane, gas, glow or electric power plane or heli to a safe landing every flight.
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9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Steps for Successfully Programming the Aurora 9X Using the Manual This manual is a valuable resource detailing the programming and operation methods of the Aurora 9X. The Aurora 9X manual is divided into seven distinct sections: Section One. Introductory material that is mandatory reading. This is where you will learn detailed information that will be invaluable to the successful programming of the Aurora 9X. Section Two. Airplane/Gilder quick start guide.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM What’s New? Based on our successful Aurora 9, the Aurora 9X sports the following new features. 1. Three different 2.4GHz signal transmission technologies - The Aurora 9X can transmit using three different 2.4GHz signals. Our AFHSS (bi-direction), AFHSS (single-direction) and SLT (single- direction) signal technologies. These 3 signals are compatible with our OPTIMA, MINIMA and MAXIMA receivers. 2.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Product Support Aurora 9X Programming Support While every attempt was made by the Aurora 9X’s developers to make the software interface easy and logical, most users will require programming help at some point. There are several “get help” options available to you. Hitec Customer Service Help is available from the Hitec office through phone support and e-mail inquiries. The U.S. office is generally open Monday thru Friday, AM 8:00 to PM 4:30 PST.
CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM System Component Specifications Aurora 9X Transmitter Modulation : Built in 2.4GHz module OPTIMA (AFHSS Bi-direction) : Bi-direction communication capable OPTIMA series receivers can be used. MINIMA (AFHSS Single-direction): Single-direction communication capable MINIMA series receivers can be used. MAXIMA (AFHSS Single-direction) : High response (7ms) Single-direction communication capable MAXIMA series receivers can be used. Power Supply : 7.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Icon Identification Icon Identification MODEL ACRO The model menu contains the model programming for the active model. Menu for fixed wing, glow, gas and some electric models. GLID Menu for gliders and some electric models. HELI Menu for rotary wing aircraft. EXIT DOOR FOLDER Appears in the upper right corner, the “go back” icon. The custom menu. Often used, or “quick access” feature folder.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Safety Information Flying models can be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not followed. Here are a few critical safety suggestions to keep you and others safe. Are you experienced? Flying models is not an intuitive process. Most accomplished model pilots were taught by another modeler. We encourage you to seek help during your early flight experiences and if required, during the building and gear installation process.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Aurora 9X Transmitter Warnings The Aurora 9X has a few warning alarms you need to be aware of. Start-up warnings High Throttle If the throttle is positioned above idle during the system “boot-up to transmit” process, a warning beeping will occur and the following warning screen will be displayed. Lower the throttle to proceed.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Transmitter Battery Information Your Aurora 9X transmitter is supplied with a rechargeable, 6 cell, AA size, Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack with a nominal voltage of 7.2V. Charging Method (CG-SXX series charger) The preferred charging method is to use the supplied CG-SXX overnight wall charger. Plug it into the port as shown in the diagram. Note the red “charging in process light” on the CG-SXX overnight wall charger.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Hitec 2.4GHz System The Aurora 9X features our latest robust 2.4GHz AFHSS signal. It is capable of transmitting both our G1 AFHSS technology with the Optima and Minima receivers as well as our G2 AFHSS high frame rate, low latency technology with the Maxima receiver series. Additionally, the Aurora 9X can transmit SLT 2.4GHz protocol, making it compatible with the numerous Tx-Ready™ airplane models.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Hitec 2.4GHz Maxima Series Receiver Maxima Series Receiver Antenna Installation The Maxima receiver series antenna system was created to provide the optimum signal capture capability. Our two antennas must be installed properly. Refer to the illustration below.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Hitec 2.4GHz Optima and Minima Series Receiver Optima and Minima Series Receiver Features 2.4 A GH irc z ra 6 ft Ch Re a ce nn iv el er CH 1 CH 1 CH 1 CH 1 CH 6/B AT CH 1 The following information contains the complete directions on how to use the Optima and Minima series receivers (version 3.00(0). We encourage you to review this information before using these products.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Hitec 2.4GHz Optima and Minima Series Receiver 6. BODA (Boosted Omni Directional Antenna) System* - Hitec’s exclusive 2.4GHz BODA System will show you another way of using our 2.4GHz systems. The single Omni-directional antenna booster makes it much easier to install the 2.4GHz antenna.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Hitec 2.4GHz Maxima Series Receiver Maxima Series Receiver Link (ID-Setting) Too Far: More than 5M(15ft) Too Close: Less than 50Cm(18in) Note - Link must be done within 15ft(5m) of the transmitter and receiver. - Transmitter and receiver need to be at least 18in(50cm) from each other to link properly. Maxima Series Receiver Link (ID-Setting or Bind) Your Hitec AFHSS system uses a communication protocol that links and binds the Hitec 2.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Hitec 2.4GHz Maxima Series Receiver Touch the “arrow” to select the type of receiver you wish to bind to, then touch “Binding” icon and then touch “Yes” for Binding. Press and hold the link button on the Receiver and turn on the power. 3 6 7 CH CH 4 5 CH 6 7 CH CH CH CH 3 4 CH CH 5 CH CH 2 1 BAT/ 9 8 CH CH CH CH 2 1 BAT/ 9 8 CH Release the link button. Both RED and BLUE LEDs will be blinking rapidly to find the transmitter's signal.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Hitec 2.4GHz Optima and Minima Series Receiver Optima and Minima Series Receiver Link (ID-Setting or Bind) Turn On the transmitter, and touch the “Yes” icon in Transmitter. Touch the System menu. Touch the “Spectra” icon. Touch the “arrow” to select the type of receiver you wish to bind to, then select either Optima or Minima. MINIMA OPTIMA Touch “Yes” For Binding Press and hold the link button on the Receiver and turn on the power.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Hitec 2.4GHz Optima and Minima Series Receiver 8 9 For the Optima series Receiver, when binding is done, it automatically goes to the next page ( The BLUE and RED LEDs will be solidly on ) When LED blinking stops, press [OK] ( Blue LED will be solidly on ) Turn off the power to the receiver; turn it back on and check that the red LED is on. Turn off the power to the receiver; turn it back on and check that the blue LED is on.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Hitec 2.4GHz System FAIL-SAFE and Hold Mode Setup If you use and set up the FAIL SAFE function properly and the receiver signal is somehow interrupted, the servos will move to your previously stored FAIL-SAFE setup. If you do not activate the FAIL-SAFE function, the signal is switched off after the HOLD period of 1 sec.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Hitec 2.4GHz System Testing the FAIL-SAFE Setting a. Move the sticks to positions other than the FAIL-SAFE settings, and then switch off the transmitter. The servos should now move to the FAIL-SAFE positions previously stored, after the one second HOLD period. How to turn FAIL-SAFE Off and reactivate the Hold Mode a. Switch on the transmitter, then the receiver. Wait for the system to boot and you have control over the model. b.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Hitec 2.4GHz System Range Check Function It is critical that before each flight session you perform a range check that confirms the signal between the receiver and transmitter is appropriate. Unlike the FM/PPM or PCM signal radios, 2.4GHz systems use a fixed shorter, stubby transmitter antenna so the traditional method of range checking your system by lowering the transmitter antenna will not work.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Hitec 2.4GHz System Scan Mode In Scan Mode the transmitter and receiver will scan all available channels every time you turn it on. It will then choose the cleanest frequencies to use. Scan Mode is preferable to use when flying in a crowded 2.4GHz environment. a. From the System menu function choices, select, Spectra. b. Press the Scanning icon. c. Press the “Yes” icon. Note The radio will stop transmitting during the scanning operation.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Hitec 2.4GHz System SLT Technology In addition to our proprietary AFHSS technology the Aurora 9X has the ability to transmit using Secure Link Technology (SLT). This allows you to fly the numerous Tx-Ready models available on the market. For more information visit Tx-Ready.com for models utilizing this technology. Follow these instructions to utilize SLT with your Aurora 9X. a. Follow the instructions in sections a. & b.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Aurora 9X Transmitter Controls 1. A, B C, D, E, F, G, H, switchs 2. J1, J2, J3, J4 gimbles 3. Neckstrap hook 4. LS and RS sliders 5. All Digital trims, T1, T2, T3 and T4 6. On-Off switch 1 1 3 4 4 5 5 2 2 6 5 5 RS LS Slider Volumes Side sliders are used as variable controls on several of the functions by default but can be changed if you wish. Like all of the Aurora 9X controls, you can choose an almost infinite number of control layouts.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Aurora 9X Transmitter Controls LT, CT, RT Switches These switches can be used as a channel control and are used as adjustment controls for fine tuning many of the Aurora 9X features. Digital Trims The Aurora 9X features digital trims on the face of the transmitter for throttle and the three main control functions of pitch, roll and yaw.
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9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Touch Screen Lock This function limits any undesirable operation by pressing the touch screen buttons during flight. Users can activate and setup this function as follows: If you set up the Touch Screen Lock function, it prevents the user from accidentally activating a Tx function on the screen. Caution Touch Screen Lock Setup a. Select SYS.MGMT from the systems menu b. Use the arrow icon to activate the function.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM The First Screen When you first turn on the Aurora 9X, the following screen will appear and you can find the information below. In AFHSS mode (with Maxima RX) : 1. The upper line has the number and name of the active model on the left. 2. The current 2.4GHz mode type you are using appears in the upper right corner and the pre-set MAXIMA will appear right below. 3. You are asked “Ready to Transmit” by selecting the Yes or No icon.
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9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM System Programming Menu 5. At the model selection screen press, New. We are programming a new model into the model memory slot number two, not the model memory slot one. For the purpose of this exercise it will ensure a fresh model memory with no existing programming. Note 6. Select, Yes to confirm the selection of a new model. 7. At the Model naming menu, name your new model using the keyboard.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM System Programming Menu 11. Here is the screen that will tell the transmitter what kind of wing your plane has. Note There is a 1/2 icon in the upper right of the screen. This means there are two pages in this menu. Touch the 1/2 icon and note the second screen has even more wing type selections. Many function menus will have more than one screen of options. Check for the 1/2, or fraction icon as you program your plane into the radio.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM System Programming Menu 16. The Aurora 9X’s channel can be changed easily. If you want to change the channel, select the “No” icon. If there’s no changes, select the“Yes” icon then it will go to the main screen. 17. If there are no channel changes, select the "SEL" icon and once you are done, press the “EXIT” icon in the upper right corner. If there is no need to add an extra function, press the “EXIT” icon, then it will go to the main screen. 18.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Model Programming Menu 1. Turn on the transmitter, select Yes to transmit. 2. At the home page, let’s select some model functions by pressing the plane icon at the lower left of the screen Throttle Lock The Aurora 9X features a "throttle lock" function that can be activated when the transmitter is transmitting a signal. We encourage you to apply the throttle lock as a safety precaution against "accidental throttle application".
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9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Model Programming Menu 10. Now we are back to the D/R&EXP screen. 8 B 3VO UISPVHI UIF TBNF TUFQT UP TFMFDU B EVBM SBUF GPS ZPVS FMFWBUPS 8F DIBOHF UP UIF FMFWBUPS GVODUJPO CZ QSFTTJOH UIF BSSPX JDPO UP UIF SJHIU PG "*-& /PX JU TIPVME SFBE &-&7 11. Follow steps 7 - 9 to program a 75% value for the elevator dual rate. Select the elevator dual rate to be active by assigning it on the same switch, “A” for the purpose of our demonstration.
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9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM System Programming Menu We are programming a new model into the #2 model memory slot, not the model memory one slot. For the purpose of this exercise it will ensure a fresh model memory with no existing programming. Note 6. Select, Yes to confirm the selection of a new model. 7. At the model naming menu, name your new model using the keyboard, B 1SFTT 4IJGU UP TFF UIF PUIFS DIBSBDUFST C 8IFO EPOF QSFTT &OUFS 8.
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9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Model Programming Menu 1. Now turn on the transmitter, select Yes to transmit. Throttle Lock The Aurora 9X features a "throttle lock" function that can be activated when the transmitter is transmitting a signal. We encourage you to apply the throttle lock as a safety precaution against "accidental throttle application". { Tip B 5VSO UIF UISPUUMF MPDL PO BOE Pò GSPN UIF IPNF QBHF CZ QSFTTJOH UIF .
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Model Programming Menu Sure there are many more functions you may wish to try, but for our example please follow along and do the ones we suggest for your first model set-up. Note 4. Select Reverse from the model menu B .
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Model Programming Menu Warning When making the following fundamental adjustments, the blades should be on the heli, and a pitch adjustment device showing the degrees of blade pitch should be used to set the collective end points correctly according to the heli manufacturer’s specs. Be sure to disconnect the motor on electric helis to avoid injury. B 1SFTT UIF 1/2 JDPO UP BDDFTT QBHF UXP PG UIF &1" BEKVTUNFOU NFOV C .
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9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Model Type Menu The model type screen defines the features of the active model. These are the features we told the radio our model had during the “create a new model” process plus all the default features. Here we define all the choices you have while setting up your aircraft in the Aurora 9X.
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9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Timer Menu The AURORA 9X has three timers and one counter. Also, it supports two built-in timers which display total time and flight time.
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9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Channel Menu This screen displays the controls associated with their respective channels. Using the channel select functions allows a high level of creativity in the way you can custom program the Aurora 9X. B 4FMFDU $IBOOFM GSPN UIF TZTUFN NFOV C 1SFTT UIF GVODUJPO TIPVME CF "69 UP UIF SJHIU PG DI D 1SFTT 4&- E 1SFTT /FFEMF F 1SFTT 4&5 This menu has two screens. Note the 1/2 icon, press it to see screen two.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Trimstep At the Trim Step screen we can change the size of each step the digital trims move with one “beep”, or “movement step value” of a digital switch. a. Press the TrimStep icon from the system menu. b. To increase or decrease the size of the trim step, press the number value to the right of the trim you wish to change. c. Change the value with the + RST – icon. d. Exit when done by selecting the Exit icon.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Sensor Menu When using the Optima receiver, the following information can be relayed between the receiver and Tx. a Select sensor from the system menu. b. On the first page, you can set the maximum and minimum values and low voltage warning of the receiver battery in both directions. c. On the second page, you can set the maximum and minimum values, voltage sensor setting, and warning setting when you use the HTS-Sensor station (Blue, Advance). d.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Sensor Menu a. Once the HTS-SS advance is connected to the Aurora 9X properly, select “Sensor” from the system b. You can change the settings for each sensor. D *O UIF EBUB TDSFFO UIFSF JT B DPNCJOBUJPO mode which can see a variety data. d. There is a special view mode in the data screen. Using this mode, you can customize the data to your preferences. e. Press Exit icon. Set-up for the HTS-SS Nitro and Blue sensor stations a.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Trainer Menu The Aurora9X can be used to help teach students how to fly with a variety of different features defined in the following section.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Trainer Menu f. Select a switch for the trainer function. At this point. Press NULL. g. Press SEL. h. Select the “dead man” switch H. i. Press the Exit icon and return to the trainer switch menu screen. j. Press the lower OFF icon. k. Press the On icon, toggle the H switch on and off to activate the student transmitter or return control to the master Aurora 9X. l. Press the Exit and return to the trainer menu screen. m.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Spectra Control Menu Selecting the receiver type. a. Select Spectra from the system menu. b. Select the arrow icon to change the type of the receiver. c. After changing to Maxima, press the “SEL” icon. d. Press SET. e. Please check again if the change is correct. f. Press, Yes. g. You are now prompted to transmit, or not. h. Press, No i. Click the “Exit” icon and go back to the system menu.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM System Management Menu The System Management menu allows you to choose; t #BDLMJHIU UJNF PO PQUJPOT t 5PVDI MPDL TFUUJOH t 'FFECBDL TFUUJOH XIFO ZPV UPVDI t 1PXFS Pò GVODUJPO t 5PVDI TDSFFO $BMJCSBUJPO t 'SFRVFODZ XBSOJOH t 5ISPUUMF IJHI XBSOJOH t 'MJHIU DPOEJUJPO XBSOJOH a. From the system menu, select System Management. b. *G ZPV DMJDL UIF BSSPX JDPO PO UIF SJHIU TJEF PG the backlight, the backlight time can be set.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM System Management Menu i. Use the stylus to press and hold the mark part for about 3 seconds. K *G ZPV DMJDL UIF BSSPX JDPO PO UIF SJHIU TJEF PG UIF DIFDL GSFRVFODZ ZPV DBO TFU PO Pò L *G ZPV DMJDL UIF BSSPX JDPO PO UIF SJHIU TJEF UIF IJHI UISPUUMF ZPV DBO TFU UP PO Pò Change to a Li-Po battery, the Li-Po Option The nominal voltage of a two cell Li-Po or Lithium Polymer battery pack is 7.4V.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Mode Menu The mode or “stick” mode menu lets you easily select what mode you wish to use. The Aurora 9X supports Mode 1, 2, 3, 4 and two custom modes. In America, stick mode 2 is the most popular with at least 95% preferring it. Followed by stick mode 1 users and a fractional number preferring modes 3 and 4. Mode 2 is the factory default setup for the Aurora 9X in the US market. Note 1.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Hardware Reverse Menu The Aurora 9x hardware reverse feature is the ability to invert the signal of the operation of the stick, switch, etc. a. Click the hardware reverse in system menu. b. Select which gimbal to reverse. c. Click the “REV” icon to convert. d. Select which switch to reverse. e. Click the “REV” icon and convert. f. Press the Exit icon twice to back out to the System menu.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Information Menu The transmitter info screen contains the following information about the Aurora 9X. t 1SPHSBN ZPVS OBNF JOUP UIF "VSPSB 9 t $VSSFOU MBOHVBHF t $VSSFOU öSNXBSF WFSTJPO t 5IF TFSJBM OVNCFS PG UIF "VSPSB 9 To add your name to the Aurora 9X a. From the system menu, select *OGP. b. Press the Rename icon. c. Type in your name at the user name menu. d. Press Enter when done. e. Press the “Password” icon.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Information Menu f. Press the “Password” icon. g. Enter your password and press Enter. h. Check password once again and press Enter. i. Press Exit to back out to the system menu.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Section Five Model Menu and More Special Hints This section contains the following information: IMPORTANT PROGRAMMING TIPS Additional menus.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Additional Menus, the Custom and Adjust Features In addition to the system and model menu, there are two other menus that can appear and be used during the Aurora 9X programming process. Custom Menu The Custom menu is created by the user during the programming of a model. The intent was to provide one menu screen holding up to 12 icons for the functions you use most for the active model. a. From the home screen press the Folder icon. b.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Model Menu and More - The Switch Selection Process Selecting a Switch Many of the Aurora 9X features can be placed on a switch to turn the feature on / off, or provide multiple values to a function like dual and exponential rates. To avoid repeating the switch selection process throughout the manual, we are presenting it in its entirety in this section. Here you will learn to program the following Aurora 9X switch features: 1. The NULL condition 2.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Selecting a Switch Two position on and off We will use the aileron to rudder mix to set up a two position switch on or off function. a. Select the "*- 36% icon from the model menu. b. Press ACT to access the mix menu screen. c. Press the NULL icon. d. Press SEL. e. Let’s put our switch for the aileron to rudder mix on switch A. Press the A icon, or simply move switch A. f. Press the Exit UP SFUVSO UP UIF "*-& UP 36%% mix switch screen. g.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Selecting a Switch Three position switch multiple value set-up For this example we will set three aileron movement value rates on a three position switch. Follow this method to set multiple values on any two position switch. Note a. Select % 3 &91 from the model menu. b. Press NULL. c. Press SEL. d. For our example select the switch C icon, or simply move switch C. e. Press the Exit to return to the % 3 &91 NFOV TDSFFO f.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Selecting a Switch g. Press the + icon to get a 125% value for both the left and right aileron. h. Move switch C to the [2] or (all the way towards you) position, bypassing the middle position. i. With the switch C in the [2] position, use the – icon to place a 75% value for the aileron movement. j. Now by moving switch C, we can choose a 125%, 100% or 75% movement rate for our ailerons. Note Understand this is a simplified example.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Adjust Function switch set-up c. Press the Adjust Function icon. d. Select SET. e. Press SEL. f. Let’s choose the LT switch to adjust the aileron to rudder mix. g. Press the Exit icon to go back to the "*-& UP 36%% .JY "EKVTU TDSFFO I *G XF XBOU UP FYQBOE PS DPOUSBDU UIF adjustment range the LT switch is capable of, press the + RST- icon and note the effects. i. Press the Exit icon repeatedly until you have backed out to the home screen. j.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Additional camber and launch mode adjust function menu (GLID) This is the Launch mix screen. Helicopter throttle and pitch curve adjust functions, hover trim and more 5IF IFMJ NPEF UISPUUMF BOE QJUDI DVSWF BEKVTUNFOU NFOVT PòFS TFWFSBM PQUJPOT GPS JO øJHIU BEKVTUNFOU PG IPWFS UISPUUMF and pitch trim. The pitch curve also includes a high pitch adjust, and a low pitch adjust switch option.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Helicopter throttle and pitch curve adjust functions, hover trim and more d. Here at the Throttle Hovering adjustment screen we can select to place the throttle hover trim on a control, press SEL. e. Select the LT, CT, RT or right slider(RS) to control the throttle hover adjustment. f. Press the Exit when done selecting a controller. g.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Trim Link Activation T.APP 5IF 5 "11 PS i5SJN "QQMZw JT B USJN MJOL GFBUVSF BMMPXJOH UIF MJOLJOH PG UXP øJHIU DPOUSPM USJN GVODUJPOT primarily a feature of critical mixing functions. Again we use the aileron to rudder mix as an example. The default is to have the trims separate. To activate a trim link between aileron and rudder, so that adjusting the aileron trim will also adjust the rudder trim: a. At the rudder /aileron swith menu screen, press the T.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Launch Cut switch set-up The launch mode features the option to have the cut control be applied to a stick movement. The launch function must have a switch assigned to it for the cut function to work. Note a. At the launch mode switch menu, press the Cut Function : Null icon. b. Press SEL. c. For our example we will place the Launch cut on the elevator. Press ELEV. d. Select the Exit and return to the Launch mode switch menu. e.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Model Menu and More - Menu Functions Common to all ACRO, GLID and HELI models. The following features are common to the ACRO, GLID and Heli model programs. Depending on the active model features as you defined them during the model set-up process, these functions may or may not be in the model menu. The following functions are defined in this section: EPA D/R&EXP Sub-Trim Reverse S. Speed T.Limit Monitor P.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM D/R & EXP (Dual Rates and Exponential Rates) This menu contains three valuable features. We will first discuss and show a dual rate set-up, then discuss and demonstrate exponential, or “expo”. The OST (Offset) feature can be applied to any channels “movement graph” as required. It will be discussed last.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Sub-Trim (Servo Sub-Trim Adjustment) Your servo control arms should be as close to 90 degrees as possible, and the control surfaces as close to level as you can make them by adjusting the control linkages. Use the sub-trim feature to make very small adjustments to “center” the control surface. a. Select Sub-Trim from the model menu. b. Select the control/channel to adjust by pressing its respective icon. c.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM S. Speed (Servo Speed Adjustmemt) The servo speed menu will allow the manipulation of the servo speed through its travel. Servo speed can also be modified in several other menus using the ACC (acceleration) feature and the Speed option.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM T.Limit (Travel Limit) This function is to set the maximum End Point of the servo. a. Select T.Limit in model menu. b. Select the servo channel that you want to set up. c. Locate the Trim in L position by moving the aileron stick all the way to left. E *OQVU UIF WBMVF UIBU ZPV XBOU CZ VTJOH + RST - *DPO e. Repeat the above steps to set other channels. f.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM P. Mixes (Programmable Mix Menu) The Aurora 9X is capable of eight P. Mixes. Due to the number of ways the nine channels can be mixed, we want to illustrate an example of P Mix or “programmable mixing”. For this example we will mix throttle to rudder. The goal is to apply a small amount of rudder as the throttle is advanced to counteract the P-factor. ### This function can be influenced by the flight condition feature ### a. Select P. Mixes at the Model menu.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM P. Mixs (Programmable Mix Menu) J *O PVS FYBNQMF UISPUUMF DPOUSPM JT UIF iNBTUFSw if the throttle is moved the rudder will move. We must add the amount or “rate” value we want the rudder to move. Move the throttle stick up and down, the H and L values will alternately be highlighted and the throttle line will cross the graph. j. With the throttle at the low position, add +10%. k. With the throttle at high position, add +10%. l. Press the OST: 0% icon. m.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Gyro (on/off and Sensitivity Adjustment) It is often desirable to use a gyro on one or more flight control surfaces of both fixed wing aircraft and the on the tail rotor of helicopters. The Aurora 9X features up to three gyro sensitivity and switch control options per model memory, GY-1, GY-2 and GY-3.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Gyro (on/off and Sensitivity Adjustment) j. Press ACT to activate the gyro sensitivity menu. Switch Option k. Here we can choose a two or three position switch to apply different sensitivity values. Switch type 2 or 3 position Function Multiple values l. The default sensitivity value is 50%.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Section Six Model Menu-Common Model Functions to ACRO and GLID The following features are common to the ACRO and GLID model programs. Depending on the active models features as you defined them during the model set-up process, these functions may, or may not be in the model menu. FLT.COND Spoiler SPO- ELE AIL-RUD ELE-CAM RUD-AIL AIL DIFF AIL- FLP CAMBMIX FLP CON V.Tail AILEVATR Elevon Thro.Cut T.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM FLT.COND (ACRO) The flight condition tutorial To show you how to set-up, and use the Aurora 9X flight condition feature, follow along with this tutorial. You can change the switch location and other options when you choose to do this on your own later. We will create two flight conditions, condition 2 and 3. These two new flight conditions are in addition to the NORMAL condition.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM FLT.COND (ACRO) l. Now we set-up “condition 3” the same way. Press INSERT m. Press Cond-3 n. Press SET o. Select NULL p. Press SEL q. Press the C icon for the 3 position switch C r. Press the Exit icon s. Move switch C forward to the [2] position. Press the OFF lower position icon. t. Press the ON icon. u. Press the Exit icon We now have programmed a NORMAL, a condition 2 and a condition 3, flight condition setting on switch C.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM FLT.COND (ACRO) To set up by Switch Set up the Flight condition On/Off on elevator by Stick. a. Select SEL b. Select STIC icon c. Select ELEV icon d. Select the Exit to return to the flight condition switch menu. e. Select to move the elevator stick up and down. The motion is displayed as a bar graph f. Select the icon of 50% bar graph g. Stop the elevator stick in the desired position and click the Set icon. h. Select the On icon at right bottom i.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM FLT.COND (GLID) The Aurora 9X offers a specific flight condition menu for glider functions. While all 8 conditions are available, we have named the first 5 for the most common conditional glider functions. The following shows the switch assignments of these 5 common conditions. Please review the next sections on how to manipulate these functions. a. Select FLT COND item on Model menu. b. Press the LANDING icon and then the switch icon.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM FLT.COND (ACRO and GLID) At this point we can choose to modify the existing flight conditions we made. 1. Change the settings and copying existing flight condition 2. Delete any of the flight conditions you made 3. Rename an existing flight condition to reflect its purpose 4. Add more flight conditions and apply them to other switches 5. Change the selected flight conditions priority 6. Decide if you want the added flight conditions to have a “trim link” 7.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM FLT.COND (ACRO and GLID) 3. Add more flight conditions and apply them to other switches. Follow section b through k as noted previously in this section. 4. Change the selected flight conditions priority When two or more flight modes are programmed, you may change their priority by selecting the flight condition to change, and pressing the arrow on the Prior icon bar. 5. Decide if you want the added flight conditions to have a “trim link”.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Spoiler (GLID) Spoiler Function and Landing Mode. The Spoiler function will be used for a switch to deploy a spoiler flight surface. Note t 5IJT GVODUJPO JT UP CF QSPHSBNNFE PO B TXJUDI *U JT PO PS Pò 'PS QSPHSFTTJWF QSPQPSUJPOBM EFQMPZNFOU PG BO BJSCSBLF XJUI a slider control, use the spoiler to Elevator function on page 92.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM SPO-ELE (GLID) Spoiler to Elevator Mix. Spoiler to elevator mix is used to progressively deploy a Spoiler and/or a landing configuration. The elevator compensation will counter the pitching of the aircraft when an airbrake is deployed. The default is the spoiler on the RS(right slider) control. Warning This function will not work if you have the Airbrake function already programmed on a switch as described in the Airbrake function section.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM SPO-ELE (GLID) Program a Spoiler to Elevator mix i. Select the SPO-ELE function icon from the model menu. j. Press ACT to access the menu screen. k. The Aurora 9X offers a 7 point curve on many of our adjustable mix menu items. To adjust the travel values, move the corresponding control stick or slider to align the moving line with the point you wish to adjust. Press the + or - icon to adjust to the desired curve points.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM AIL-RUD (ACRO and GLID) Aileron to Rudder Mix. Provide your large scale aircraft or sailplane with an aileron to rudder mix for smooth, coordinated turns. ### This function can be influenced by the flight condition feature ### a. Select the AIL-RUD icon from the model menu. b. Press ACT to access the mix menu screen. Switch Option and In–Flight Fine Trim Adjustment Switch Function c.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM ELE-CAM (ACRO and GLID) Elevator to Camber Mix. The elevator to camber mix allows the model to drop and raise the entire trailing edge of your models wing control surfaces as the elevator is used. As in many of the Aurora 9X’s model menu options, there are several airframe variables that are selected and appear in the different menu screens.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM RUD-AIL (ACRO and GLID) Rudder to Aileron Mix. If you wish to mix aileron into a rudder input, follow the directions below. ### This function can be influenced by the flight condition feature ### a. Select RUD-AILE from the model menu. b. Press the ACT icon to enter the rudder to aileron mix. Switch Option and In–Flight Fine Trim Adjustment Switch Function c.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM AIL DIFF (ACRO and GLID) Aileron Differential. Aileron differential is generally used to provide more up aileron, than down aileron travel. This will help prevent adverse yaw conditions when banking and rolling the aircraft. ### This function can be influenced by the flight condition feature ### a. Select the AIL DIFF icon from the model menu. Switch Option and In–Flight Fine Trim Adjustment Switch Function b.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM AIL- FLP (ACRO and GLID) Aileron to Flap Mix. Aileron to flap mix can be set up to allow the full trailing edge of the wing (flaps and ailerons) to move together, acting as one large aileron on each wing panel. ### This function can be influenced by the flight condition feature ### a. Select the AIL-FLP icon in the model menu. b. Select ACT to activate the feature. Switch Option and In –Flight Fine Trim Adjustment Switch Function c.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM CAMBMIX (ACRO and GLID) Wing Trailing Edge Camber Mix. Mix the ailerons, flaps and elevator onto an Aurora control with the Camber mix feature. Provide one switch or variable control to lower and raise the trailing edge while using elevator compensation. ### This function can be influenced by the flight condition feature ### a. Select the CAMBMIX icon from the model menu. b. Press ACT to activate the Camber mix menu. c.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM FLP CON (ACRO and GLID) Flap to Elevator Mix. Flap Control will mix the elevator into any flap movement to avoid pitch changes as flaps are deployed. ### This function can be influenced by the flight condition feature ### a. Select the FLP CON icon from the model menu. b. Press ACT to activate the Flap Control menu. Switch Option and In–Flight Fine Trim Adjustment Switch Function c.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM FLAPTRIM (ACRO) Flap Trim Mix. Typically, the function of flap trim is used to fine tune the up/down the two flaps. a. Select the Flap Trim icon from the model menu. b. Press ACT to activate the Flap trim menu. c. After selecting the desired flap movement, put the appropriate value by using +Rst-. d. The switch set is possible by LT, CT, RT, and T-3. f. Select the Exit icon to return to the model menu.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM V.Tail (ACRO and GLID) V.Tail Set up Aircraft with a V tail can use this function to limit the travel of the tail control servos up, down or both directions. { It is not necessary to access or change this menu to fly a V tail aircraft. The default values are 100% movement in all directions.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM AILEVATOR (ACRO and GLID) Split Elevator and Aileron Mix Controls. The ailevator feature allows the adjustment of a two servo or split elevator. It also features an “aileron to split elevator” mix so when ailerons are applied, the elevators move in opposite directions. This is useful for advanced “taileron” aircraft, notably jets. ### This function can be influenced by the flight condition feature ### a. Select AILEVATOR from the model menu.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Elevon (ACRO and GLID) Flying Wing Mix. Flying wing aircraft will most often be set up using elevons. The Aurora 9X mixes the aileron and elevator functions to provide these controls in just one flight control surface per wing panel. { It is not necessary to access or change this menu to fly a flying wing aircraft. The default values are 100% movement in all directions.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Thro.Cut (ACRO) Throttle Cut Position. Many would agree a throttle cut function is required to safely fly glow and gas aircraft. The Aurora 9X’s throttle cut feature will bring the throttle servo to a programmed position allowing the motor to drop to low idle or to kill the power entirely. It’s your choice as to how you program it. a. Press Thro. Cut in the model menu. Throttle Cut activation screen b. Press ACT to activate the throttle cut menu.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM T.Curve (ACRO) Throttle Curve Adjustment. The throttle curve function allows you to modify the normally linear servo rate movement using seven different points along the curve that can accept a movement value. There are many options for the throttle curve feature. It can be one of the most complicated features of the Aurora 9X. You can choose to use many or as few of the functions on this menu as you wish too.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Idle Down (ACRO ) Idle Adjustment. The Idle Down function will apply a rate value to the throttle channel raising or lowering the throttle to a position determined by the user when a switch is activated. This position will become the low throttle point for as long as the switch is selected. a. Select Idle Down from the model menu. b. Press ACT to activate the idle down function menu. Switch Option c.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM B-fly (GLID) Butterfly or Crow Mix. Butterfly, also known as “Crow” mixing is used to land slippery gliders easier and with greater accuracy. The mix is usually activated with the linear action of the throttle stick which drops the flaps, raises the ailerons and employs a bit of up elevator to compensate for the pitch down created by all the additional control surface drag. ### This function can be influenced by the flight condition feature ### a.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM SnapRoll (ACRO) Automatic Snap-Roll Function. The Snap-Roll feature will allow you to program an aileron, elevator and rudder travel rate for inside and outside snap rolls in either the right or left direction.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM SnapRoll (ACRO) d. Press the arrow icon next to Direction. e. Choose a snap “type” R/U for right inside, L/U for left inside, R/D for right outside and L/D for left outside. f. Select the control to adjust, AILE, ELEV, OR RUDD. g. Add a movement rate value with the +RST- icons h. Repeat the process for all the controls. i. By flipping the switch you choose for the snap roll feature, you can see the movement on your aircrafts control surface.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM SnapRoll (ACRO) e. Choose a snap “type” R/U for right inside, L/U for left inside, R/D for right outside and L/D for left outside. f. Select a switch for the snap type you selected. Note the switch you selected appears on the direction part of the screen associated with the snap type you wanted. Switch type 2 or 3 position Function On or Off g. Select the control to adjust, AILE, ELEV, OR RUDD. h. Add a movement rate value with the +RST- icons. i.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Knife Edge Mix(ARCO) Knife Edge Mix This mixing is helpful function on flight when operating Knife function more easily. ### This function can be influenced by the flight condition feature ### a. Select Knife Edge Mix from the model menu. b. Press ACT to activate the Knife Edge Mix function menu. Switch Option c. To select a 2 or 3 position switch that will allow multiple mix values, press NULL and follow the switch activation process.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Motor (GLID) Motor Control Menu. Use the motor function available in the GLID programming to turn an electric motor on or off using a two position switch. ### This function can be influenced by the flight condition feature ### a. Select Motor from the model menu. b. Press ACT to activate the Motor Control feature menu. Switch Option c. To select a 2 position switch that will start and stop the motor, press NULL and follow the switch activation process.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Launch (GLID) Glider Launch Menu. The Launch mix allows the aileron, flap and elevator functions to be mixed and deployed by selecting a switch. As the name implies, it is used to optimize the entire trailing edge of the wing for a launch mode. Try to drop the trailing edge a couple of degrees and add up elevator compensation on gliders for a better zoom launch configuration. ### This function can be influenced by the flight condition feature ### a.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Offset (GLID) Offset Menu. This Offset is a function to fine-tune the aileron, elevator, and flap when using Glider. ### This function can be influenced by the flight condition feature ### a. Select Offset from the model menu. b. Press ACT to activate the Offset feature menu. c. Put the appropriate value by using +RST - after 3 selecting the channel that you want to set. d. Select the Exit icon and return to the model menu.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Section Seven Model Menu - HELI Specific Functions The Aurora 9X offers a rich selection of features to fly everything from the simplest to very complex and sophisticated helis. To the heli owner using this manual for the first time it is recommended you proceed through the following material contained in this manual: { Tip 1. Section one introductory information 2. Section three, the heli quick start guide 3. Section four, the system menu 4.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM ************ IMPORTANT PROGRAMMING TIPS ************ Throttle Lock The Aurora 9X features a "throttle lock" function that can be activated when the transmitter is transmitting a signal. We encourage you to apply the throttle lock as a safety precaution against "accidental throttle application". { Tip a. Turn the throttle lock on and off from the home page by pressing the Model icon for two seconds.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM FLT.COND (HELI) Flight Conditions, Idle-Ups and Throttle Hold. When a heli aircraft is selected as the active model, the flight condition function becomes the heli idle-up and throttle hold feature. There are 8 flight conditions: t /PSNBM t *EMF VQ t 5ISPUUMF IPME t 5XP PQFO DPOEJUJPOT DPOEJUJPO BOE You are not obligated to use the flight condition / idle-up feature to fly a heli.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM FLT.COND (HELI) c. Idle-up 2 has been set by default as follows: d. Hold has been set by default as follows e. Click to the Exit icon to return to model menu. At this point we can choose to modify the existing flight conditions we made: 1. Delete any of the flight conditions you made. 2. Renaming an existing flight condition to reflect its purpose. 3. Add more flight conditions and apply them to other switches. 4.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Pitch and Throttle Curves (HELI) P. Curve and T. Curve In the Aurora 9X, both the pitch AND throttle curve functions are on the same menu, IF both pitch and throttle curve functions are “active”. Additionally both menus are defined the same way, so to avoid repetition we will explain both throttle and pitch curve menus here.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Pitch and Throttle Curves (HELI) f. Note the THRO arrow NORMAL line on the menu. Pressing the arrow will cycle you to the Throttle Curve menu. Switch Option and in flight Fine Trim Adjustment Switch Function. g. To select a 2 or 3 position switch that will allow you to program multiple curve values, press NULL and follow the switch activation process. This is also the menu to apply the hovering pitch and throttle controls to the VR switches.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Needle (HELI) Carburetor Mixture Adjustment. The Needle function is really two features: one is a manual needle adjustment independent of a mix. This is done by moving the LS slider control. The goal is to lean or richen the fuel mixture in relation to the blade pitch values. The second is a switched, automatic mix between a mixture control servo of a glow or gas heli motor, and the blade pitch. There are two ways to activate this mix. 1. Use a slider.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM SWH-THR (HELI) Swash to Throttle Mix. A swash to throttle mix is typically used to increase the throttle RPM when a swash input is given to the heli. The increased RPM compensates for loss of rotor disk lift as a result of the rotor disk tilt. ### This function can be influenced by the flight condition feature ### a. Select the SWH-THR icon in the model menu. b. Select ACT to activate the feature.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM RUD-THR (HELI) Tail Rotor to Throttle Mix. This mix is between the rudder, or tail rotor input and the throttle. It is generally used to raise or lower the throttle RPM slightly to compensate for tail rotor dynamics. ### This function can be influenced by the flight condition feature ### a. Select RUD-THRO from the model menu. b. Press the ACT icon to enter the rudder to throttle mix menu screen.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM T. HOLD (HELI) Throttle Hold Position Throttle hold is used to set the throttle at a programmed position when throttle hold is selected. This Function is often used to faciliate auto rotation maneuvers. ### This function can be influenced by the flight condition feature ### To use the Auroras throttle hold feature; In our tutorial, we placed the hold switch on F.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Swash Mix (HELI) Swash Plate Adjustment Menu. Use the swash mix feature to apply a fine adjustment to the swash plate travel. For the very best accuracy, we recommend the use of a swash plate leveling set-up tool. Note As this is a set-up feature, swash mix is one of the few functions that is NOT influenced by flight conditions, idle-up or hold conditions. Our example will show a 120CCPM head format. a. Select SwashMix from the model menu. b.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Calibration menu The use of a swash leveling tool is mandatory for the super fine adjustment provided in this menu. . Select the Calibration icon. i. From this intermediate menu, select the function to adjust. For our example select Pitch. j. Select ACT Pitch calibration menu. h. In this menu, we can modify the inputs of both the aileron and elevator in relation to the pitch function. i. Select the AILE arrow to cycle to the ELEV, or elevator menu. j.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Swash Mix (HELI) Switch Option o. To select a 2 or 3 position switch that will allow multiple mix values, press NULL and follow the switch activation process. Switch type 2 or 3 position Function Multiple values p. When you are done programming the aileron and elevator controls on this screen, select the Exit icon to return to the swash calibration servo select menu. q.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM REVO Mix (HELI) Revolution Mix. Revo, or revolution mixing is used to dampen the torque created by the main rotor speed and pitch variations during flight. { Tip Revo mix is not used when a modern heading hold gyro is installed in the heli. The heading hold function of the gyro will correct the issue. ### This function can be influenced by the flight condition feature ### a. Select REVO Mix from model menu. b. Press ACT to activate the REVO Mix menu.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Gyro (HELI) Gyro on/off and Sensitivity Adjustment. Almost all modern helicopters use a gyro on the tail rotor control. The Aurora 9X offers you the ability to use a switch to have three different gyro “rates” per flight condition or “idle-up” and hold condition. To effectively set-up the gyro function, you should have the gyro manufacturer’s instruction manual available to you. We will discuss the two main types of gyros, single and dual rate.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Gyro (HELI) Note t .PTU TJOHMF SBUF HZSP T XJMM CF JO B IFBEJOH MPDL NPEF XJUI UIF SBUF WBMVFT BU PS BCPWF A rate value below 50% is used for a “non-heading lock” or “rate” setting.
9 CHANNEL 2.4GHz AIRCRAFT COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM Governor (HELI) % Unit of Value operation b. The default sensitivity value is 50% (1500RPM) and the Maxium value is 110%(2100 RPM). According to the governor manufacturer's guidelines, apply an appropriate % value with the + RST – icons. Set a rate value for all your idle-up and hold switch positions. Switch Option c. As noted previously in the governor instructions, we can choose a two or three position switch to apply multiple rate values.
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