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Highlights key features and technological advancements of the GY601 gyro.
Describes the specifications and compatibility of the S9251 digital servo.
Critical safety notes regarding servo compatibility and product composition.
Explains safety marks and symbols used in the manual for hazard identification.
Critical safety guidelines for installing and operating the gyro and associated components correctly.
Specific cautions for sensor installation, placement, power-on sequence, and servo checks.
Guidelines for maintaining the fuselage, managing temperature changes, and battery life.
Detailed safety and operational guidelines specific to the S9251 servo, including current drain.
Lists all components included in the GY601 package for user verification upon receipt.
Basic introduction to the AVCS Gyro system and its fundamental purpose.
Explains the functional and performance differences between AVCS and traditional gyros.
Details the distinct rudder control mechanisms of AVCS and conventional gyros.
Further explanation on AVCS mode operation, trim, and mixing considerations.
Identifies and explains the purpose of each component of the GY601 control amp and sensor.
Describes the LCD display interface and the function of the edit keys for data adjustment.
Provides a visual overview of how to navigate through the GY601's functions using the keys.
Explains the initial power-on display, normal screen display, and low battery alarm.
How to set the gyro operation direction and adjust the main gyro gain.
Adjusting rudder stick gain and setting input/return delays for precise control.
Adjusting tail braking tracking and selecting the gyro operation mode.
Switches between F3C and 3D flight modes, affecting tail suppression and control.
Adjusts AVCS mode characteristics and configures rudder servo travel limits.
Introduces the remote gain function, enabling sensitivity adjustment via the transmitter.
Setup for T9Z transmitter using Gyro Sense Mixing for gain adjustment.
Detailed example of setting up Gyro Sense Mixing on the T9Z transmitter.
Setup for T9Z transmitter using Programmable Mixing for gain adjustment.
Detailed example of setting up Programmable Mixing on the T9Z transmitter.
Setup for T8Usuper transmitter using Gyro Mixing for gain adjustment.
Detailed example of setting up Gyro Mixing on the T8Usuper transmitter.
Using the ATV function on any transmitter for gain adjustment.
Direct adjustment of GY601 gain using transmitter settings.
Explains how the GY601 initializes and obtains rudder neutral data upon power-on.
Procedures for re-reading rudder neutral data after trim adjustments or linkage changes.
Instructions for mounting the gyro sensor and control amplifier to the helicopter fuselage.
Details on connecting the GY601, receiver, and servo, emphasizing S9251 compatibility.
Procedures for checking rudder linkage and verifying correct gyro operation direction.
Setting servo travel limits and performing an initial tentative gyro gain adjustment.
Verifying transmitter settings and checking the rudder servo neutral position in AVCS mode.
Steps for initializing AVCS mode and setting the rudder neutral position in Normal mode.
Adjusting rudder effect using transmitter functions and fine-tuning with control gain and delay.
Guidelines on using rudder mixing, explicitly prohibiting it in AVCS mode.
Technical specifications for the GY601 gyro and S9251 servo, including operating voltage and dimensions.
Explains abbreviations and symbols used throughout the manual for clarity.
A sheet summarizing all adjustable parameters, initial values, and ranges for the GY601.