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FUTABA 10CAP User Manual

FUTABA 10CAP
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10CAP/10CHP/10CP
10-CHANNEL RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Technical updates and additional programming examples available at: http://www.futaba-rc.com/faq
Entire Contents ©Copyright 2008 1M23N21003

Table of Contents

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FUTABA 10CAP Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels10
DisplayLCD
Dual RateYes
ExponentialYes
Servo ReversingYes
Sub TrimYes
End Point AdjustmentYes
MixYes
TimerYes
ModulationPPM, PCM
Frequency72MHz
Battery9.6V

Summary

INTRODUCTION

Owner's Manual and Additional Technical Help

Details on obtaining further assistance and manual resources.

Support and Service

Information on contacting Futaba for assistance and recommended annual servicing.

Meaning of Special Markings

FLYING SAFETY

Essential precautions to ensure safe operation of the radio system.

A QUICK INTRODUCTION TO THE 10C SYSTEM

TRANSMITTER

Highlights the key features and components of the 10C transmitter.

MODULE: TP-FM/TM-10 2.4G

RECEIVER: R138/R148/R1410/R6014FS

Details on different types of receivers compatible with the system.

TRANSMITTER CONTROLS - AIRPLANE

TRANSMITTER CONTROLS - HELI

Identifies and explains the controls for helicopter models.

RECEIVER AND SERVO CONNECTIONS

Aircraft (ACRO)

Shows receiver output and channel connections for aircraft models.

CHARGING THE Ni-Cd BATTERIES

Charging Your System’s Batteries

Step-by-step instructions for charging the transmitter and receiver batteries.

Adjusting the length of the non-slip control sticks

Stick lever tension adjustment

How to adjust the spring tension of the control sticks for preferred feel.

Adjusting Display Contrast

Changing Modes (TX SETTING)

Power Down mode (TM10 POWER MODE) (TM-10 module only)

Explains the Power Down mode for ground range checks.

RADIO INSTALLATION

Antenna Installation (R6014FS receiver only)

Specific instructions for mounting the 2.4GHz receiver antennas for optimal signal.

Range Testing Your R/C System

TRANSMITTER DISPLAYS & BUTTONS

MODE BUTTON:

Explains how to use the MODE button for menu navigation and selection.

WARNING & ERROR DISPLAYS

MODEL SELECTION ERROR:

Indicates an issue with loading model memory, possibly due to missing CAMPac.

AIRCRAFT (ACRO) MENU FUNCTIONS

ACRO BASIC MENU FUNCTIONS

Covers essential setup functions for ACRO models.

MAP OF ACRO BASIC FUNCTIONS

A QUICK GUIDE: GETTING STARTED WITH A BASIC 4-CHANNEL AIRCRAFT

MODEL submenu

MODEL SELECT

Function to choose and switch between different model memories.

MODEL COPY

MODEL NAME

PARAMETER submenu

MODEL TYPE

Selects the programming type (ACRO, GLID, HELI) for the current model.

Modulation select (MODUL)

Adjustable travel limit (ATL)

LCD screen adjustment (CONTRAST/BACK-LIGHT)

Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the LCD display screen.

Servo reversing (REVERSE)

Logic switch selection (LOGIC SW)

Assigns functions to switches and logic combinations for activation.

End Point of servo travel adjustment (END POINT, also called EPA)

Engine idle management: IDLE-DOWN and THR-CUT

Throttle cut (THR-CUT) (ACROHELI)

Function to shut off the engine instantly with a switch flip.

Dual/Triple Rates and exponential (D/R,EXP)

TIMER submenu (stopwatch functions)

Auxiliary channel function (including channel 9-10 controls)(AUX-CH)

Assigns auxiliary channels to switches, knobs, or sliders for custom functions.

TRAINER

TRIM submenu

SUB-TRIM

Makes small adjustments to the neutral position of individual servos.

FailSafe (loss of clean signal and low receiver battery) submenu (PCM 2.4G mode only) (F/S)

Battery FailSafe (F/S)

Provides a warning for airborne battery low-voltage conditions.

ACRO ADVANCE MENU FUNCTIONS

Aircraft wing types (ACROGLID)

Defines different wing configurations like Simple, Twin Aileron, and Tail-less.

Using FLAPERON (ACROGLID 1A+1F)

Using FLAP-TRIM (ACROGLID)

Using Aileron Differential (AILE-DIFF)(ACROGLID 2A+1F/GLID 2A+2F)

Using Twin Aileron Servos with a 5-channel receiver, AILE-2 (ACROGLID)

Dual Elevator Servos (with a rudder) (AILEVATOR) (ACRO)

Using V-TAIL (ACROGLID)

SNAP-ROLL (ACRO)

MIXES

ELEV-FLAP mixing (ACROGLID)

Mixes elevator input with flap movement for tighter turns.

AIRBRAKEBUTTERFLY (crow) mixing (ACROGLID)

THROTTLE-NEEDLE mixing (ACROHELI)

Throttle delay function THR-DELAY (ACRO)

Throttle curve (THR-CURVE)(ACRO)

LINEAR PROGRAMMABLE MIXES (PROG.MIX1-4)

CURVE PROGRAMMABLE MIXES (PROG.MIX5-8)(HELI: PROG.MIX5-6)

GYA gyro mixing

Special Additions, Functions, And Added Equipment Commonly Used On Powered Aircraft

Gyros

Explains the function and types of gyroscopes used in models.

GLIDER MODEL FUNCTIONS

GLIDER BASIC MENU FUNCTIONS

Covers essential setup functions for GLID model types.

GETTING STARTED WITH A BASIC 4-CHANNEL GLIDER

GLID-SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS STEP BY STEP.

MODEL TYPE

Selects the appropriate glider type (e.g., GLID 1A+1F) for programming.

Motor cut function (MOTOR CUT) (GLID)

GLIDER ADVANCE MENU

Wing Types

Covers various wing configurations like Flaperon and Camber Flap.

AILERUDD(GLID)

AILE-FLAP(GLID 2A+2F only)

SPOILER MIX (GLID)

OFFSETs

START DELAY (GLID 1A+1F only)

Camber Mixing (CAMBER MIX)(GLID)

Flap Setting (CAMBER FLAP)(GLID)

BUTTERFLY (crow) mixing (GLID)

Channel 3's function selection (CONDITION/FUNCTION)

HELICOPTER MODEL FUNCTIONS

Getting Started with a Basic Helicopter

Step-by-step guide for initial helicopter setup.

HELI-SPECIFIC BASIC MENU FUNCTIONS

MODEL TYPE

Selects the helicopter swashplate type (e.g., H-1, HR3) for programming.

SWASH AFR

Throttle Mixing (THROTTLE MIX)

Setting up the Normal Flight Condition

THR-CURVE and PIT-CURVE

Sets throttle and collective pitch curves for optimal flight performance.

THROTTLE CUT

HELI-SPECIFIC ADVANCE MENU FUNCTIONS

THR-HOLD

Holds the engine at idle for practicing autorotations.

GYROS

Types of gyro responses

Describes Normal, Heading-Hold, and Stick Priority gyro modes.

GOVERNORS

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