Spectrum DX6 User Manual

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SPEKTRUM DX6 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Swashplate
The Swashplate menu option enables you to adjust the following:
• SwashplateMix
• Exponential
• E-Ring
• Elevator Compensation
UsepositiveornegativeSwashplatemixvaluesasneededfor
correct direction response of the helicopter.
BeforemakingadjustmentstotheSwashplatemix,makesurethe
throttle/collective pitch input moves the entire swashplate up or
down. If the servos are not moving in the same direction, reverse
them as necessary in the Servo Setup menu option.
When the entire swashplate moves up or down:
1.AdjustthemixvaluefortheAileronandElevatorchannels.If
the servos do not move in the correct direction, change the
directionofthemix—forexample,apositivevalueinsteadof
a negative value.
2.AdjustthemixvalueforthePitch.Iftheswashplatedoesnot
move in the correct direction, change the direction of the value
(negative instead of positive).
AlwaysenableExpowhenusingastandardrotating-armservo.
TheExpodeliverslinearmovementoftheswashplatefroma
standardrotaryservo.WhenExpoisinhibited,thearmona
rotary servo moves on a curved path with decreased swashplate
movementattheextremesoftheservoarmtravel.
NOTICE: DonotenableExpowhenusingalinearservo.
Electronic E-Ring
This feature prevents over driving servos by limiting servo travel if
thesumofyourcyclicandpitchinputsexceedsservolimits.
Gyro
The Gyro menu option enables you to assign a gyro gain value
to an independent switch or a Flight Mode. Assign the receiver
channel connected to the gyro, then assign the switch for gyro
options. You can also assign values to available switch positions
(from 1 to 4 rates are available, depending on the switch
assigned). Make sure the gyro operates correctly and
compensates in the correct direction.
Mixing
Cyclic to Throttle
CyclictoThrottlemixpreventsrpmlosswhenaileron,elevatoror
rudderinputsaregiven.Thismixadvancesthethrottleposition
with cyclic or rudder control to maintain rpm. At full throttle, Cyclic
toThrottlemixingpreventsthethrottlefromoverdrivingtheservo.
IMPORTANT: DonotuseCyclictoThrottlemixwhenusinga
governor.
ToverifythattheCyclictoThrottlemixisworkingproperlyandin
the correct direction, move the flight mode switch to one of the
active positions. Move the programmed cyclic or rudder channel,
noting the throttle position. The throttle position should increase.
If the throttle decreases, then the opposite value (positive vs.
negative) is needed.
Swashplate
TheSwashplateMixtypicallycorrectsswashplatetimingissuesby
mixingAilerontoElevatorandElevatortoAileron.Whenadjusted
correctly, the Swashplate causes the helicopter to roll and pitch
accurately with minimal interaction.
Tail Curve
TheTailCurvefunctionmixestailrotorinputwiththethrottle/
collective function to counter torque from the main rotor blades
when using a non-heading hold (tail lock) gyro or when using
rate mode on a gyro. See Pitch Curve for more information on
programming curves.
HELI (HELICOPTER)

Spectrum DX6 Specifications

General

Channels	6
Modulation	DSMX/DSM2
Model Memory	250
RF Power	100mW
Display	LCD
Battery	4 AA batteries