After lots of calibration i think my DX6i needs attention??

[V70R]

Hi all

Well I now have Phoenix installed [most excellent indeed] and have spent two evening trying to get my tx configured - grrr

Ive pulled down both updates, selected the right tx, ran the calibration many times but it looks like my elevator doesnt work properly and when i increase throttle it also increase 3 other channels...

Im very confused and believe the tx may need to be set back to factory settings??

All advice greatly appreciated

BTW: have tried setting it to Boggy's B400 sticky - thanks bud

[Aidi]

Ok, first thing, are you trying to use the tx with the blade configuration? If so, then it will more than likely be the fact that the tx is set for 3x servo's in the 120 Degree CCPM. That will cause the sim to almost instantly crash the heli when trying to take off.

Create a new model in the tx and call is something like Phoenix or Sim, and make sure its set to 1 servo.

Then recalibrate the transmitter in the sim. You might have to do some control reversing to get it working in the correct orientation.

See if that helps some.

Rgds
Aidi

[Mike W]

If ya got it set up too a B400 then ya its set to ccpm .... ya need the Tx set to mechanical mixing .... Clear the model that ya using for phoenix and start again .... All ya need is really throttle and pitch curves and maybe some reverse in the channels ...

[Boggy]

when you calibrated did you go through the advanced menu then the ccpm demix???

[V70R]

big thanks mate,

not sure i fully understand but will give my best shot

Ok, first thing, are you trying to use the tx with the blade configuration? If so, then it will more than likely be the fact that the tx is set for 3x servo's in the 120 Degree CCPM. That will cause the sim to almost instantly crash the heli when trying to take off.

Create a new model in the tx and call is something like Phoenix or Sim, and make sure its set to 1 servo.

Then recalibrate the transmitter in the sim. You might have to do some control reversing to get it working in the correct orientation.

See if that helps some.

Rgds
Aidi

[Aidi]

Cant exactly remember the buttons you have to press (and that goes for my good lady too!!) but you hold down two of them and then power up. The settings for setting 1 servo is in the root configuration and not the main menu when you have the tx powered up.

[Boggy]

not the same on the 6i aidi. just switch on and press the scroll wheel!

v70r it sounds like you have still got 3 servo-120 set hence why the other channels move with throttle.
the swash settings are in the second set of menu's(setup list)

[V70R]

cheers guys!

i now have a calibrated tx but the model doesnt appear that well trimmed - its on the move as soon as it off the ground - mind you that might be normal for all i know. I guess ill need to trim - the tail move around so quickly with just a hint of stick...?

However, feels like im getting closer =)

Now i need to learn how to replace the main gear which i shredded last wekend - oh, and replace all 3 servos - groan!!

[cambs flyer]

Don't worry mate we all had starting off gremlins when first using Phoenix.

What the chaps have said will all be second nature next week.

[cambs flyer]

cheers guys!

i now have a calibrated tx but the model doesnt appear that well trimmed - its on the move as soon as it off the ground - mind you that might be normal for all i know. I guess ill need to trim - the tail move around so quickly with just a hint of stick...?

However, feels like im getting closer =)

Now i need to learn how to replace the main gear which i shredded last wekend - oh, and replace all 3 servos - groan!!

That must have been some hit mate ouch!!!!

If you've shredded main gear teeth have a word with your local dealer and ask them to install a new one way bearing inside the new one, or they may well come with one I don't know.

That's one job I used to hate but after a few times....I say this as last week I tried to help Gary remove his OW/Bearing using my Align Bearing remover, it fitted OK but hammering it back in, the guidance sleeve was a little too short for the Storms gear and it was hit and miss getting it the right level after that.

Also after our hard efforts the bearing got damaged in the process, so ask them to do it or buy one with one prefitted if you can.

One less pain in the arse job when you've never done it before.

[V70R]

I put into fmode without realising i had the throttle up a bit - it jumped up and smacked into a brick wall.

hence new servos and main gear - its really nocked my confidence and why i bought phoenix...

ill chat to my lhs tommorrow and also get some more stick time in on the sim.

im now flying a trainer as aposed to the bade - it doesnt wonder off so much - happy days

That must have been some hit mate ouch!!!!

If you've shredded main gear teeth have a word with your local dealer and ask them to install a new one way bearing inside the new one, or they may well come with one I don't know.

That's one job I used to hate but after a few times....I say this as last week I tried to help Gary remove his OW/Bearing using my Align Bearing remover, it fitted OK but hammering it back in, the guidance sleeve was a little too short for the Storms gear and it was hit and miss getting it the right level after that.

Also after our hard efforts the bearing got damaged in the process, so ask them to do it or buy one with one prefitted if you can.

One less pain in the arse job when you've never done it before.

[Aidi]

Deffo go for the main drive with pre fitted bearing. Believe me, you dont want to to the job yourself! For the sake of £1.50 more, it saves so much aggro!

The servo's are another issue.. Lots suffer from stripping servo's some dont. Mine stripped and i replaced them with HiTec HS65MG's. Not the cheapest, but mine have survived two quite heavy crashes with no damage.

Keep with the Phoenix. Once you get the settings to 1 servo, then the rest will be a case of caibration. Best way to test is start the sim, give it a good load of left stick so its up in the air and then confirm the movement of the other controls to ensure they are working correctly.

Might be worth loading up something like the Raptor 30 which is not as lively as the Blade 400 for fine tuning the Tx, and once all controls are correct, switch back to the 400.

[cambs flyer]

I put into fmode without realising i had the throttle up a bit - it jumped up and smacked into a brick wall.

hence new servos and main gear - its really nocked my confidence and why i bought phoenix...

ill chat to my lhs tommorrow and also get some more stick time in on the sim.

im now flying a trainer as aposed to the bade - it doesnt wonder off so much - happy days

F/sake that was a busier for sure.

when you replace the servos, take one broken servo out at a time, by unscrewing the servo horn so the horn and linkage arm just sits in mid air.

Insert the new one, plug it into the RX and power up, then replace the horn so it sits 90 degrees and the Swash plate is about as level as it was before, don't worry if it isn't as a little sub trim will iron that out.

And continue so on, you can leave the servo horn on the arm from the other servo so long as your replacing like for like, if not just replace the whole servo and screw in a new ball link to the new horn, then do the same as above, that's the easiest way I've found to replace new servos.

And as for losing your confidence I know what you mean, but it's like having a driving accident, they say you need to get in the driver set as soon as possible, well the same applies here, just do some gentle tail in hovering just to bed you in again.

Then cram away on Phoenix you'll lean loads without the cost of repairs, plus learn crazy stuff until you've fully mastered it for free.