HELP! Phoenix and ff7 tx

[GTTRIS]

im trying to work out how to assign the toggle switches on the tx in phoenix but i can only get 2 of them to work

[D1zzy]

I'm running a DX7 with Phoenix and the same applies - Two switches is the limit mate. Perhaps it differs with the FF7 and someone with your setup can chip in.

[matt27]

srry to steal the thread but what about the dx6i
im not sure i can get any swithches to work on that
any ideas?

thanks

[heliphil]

what are you hoping the switches will do ??? - The throttle hold switch works fine on my DX6i with Phoenix -

[unwind-protect]

It depends what you mean by "assign the toggle switches".

I have configured throttle hold and idle up switches to work exactly the same way as with a real helicopter; that is, they alter the throttle curve/ channel in the transmitter. Phoenix then reads the throttle channel, and the switches do their thing.

Gyro/ gear is typically tied to channel 5, and often an additional switch can be tied to channel 7, and Phoenix can read these and do whatever you want to do with them.

[tiddler]

I haven't got a clue about the ff7 tx I'm afraid.

But the DX6i needs to be in Acro mode for it to output from all six channels. This way it will operate correctly with both helis and planks. You can assign idle up and throttle hold for helis. Plus Gear retracts, flaps, bomb drop and wheel brakes for planks. (Wheel brakes will operate on the flap/gyro switch and is optional)

Note:- Flaps and gear retract will only work on models that have that capability.

1... Set up a new model in the tx and call it Phoenix.

2... Select model type and set it to ACRO.

3... Under the "Adjust list" Select "Flaps" and set the land position to 100% down..........The Tx will now output a signal from all six channels.

4... Go into Phoenix and select System >>>"Set up new transmitter"

5... Calibrate the tx in the normal way, but be sure to operate both the "gear/Mode" switch and the "flap/gyro" switch during calibration so Phoenix can recognise them.

6... Go back into to Phoenix and select "System" >>>> "Your controls" >>>> "Edit" and set up each channel in both the "Simple" and "Detailed" controls screens, as shown below.

Note the X's under "invert" where the channel has been reversed for correct operation.

[GTTRIS]

Thanks for the replies everyone ive got channel 7 setup for the idle up/3d but cant seem to get any of the other switches assigned, i want one for the gyro mode instead of keys on the keyboard

[GTTRIS]

I see you have channel's 5 & 6 inverted there but mine don,t do anything even in calibration

[tiddler]

I see you have channel's 5 & 6 inverted there but mine don,t do anything even in calibration

Sorry m8 I only know how to set up the DX6i

[unwind-protect]

2... Select model type and set it to ACRO.

Leave it as Heli, then Idle up/ throttle hold will give you control of the throttle curve. "Obviously" you'll have to turn off CCPM mixing/ use 1-servo mixing.

[GTTRIS]

ok i think that's pretty much how ive got it setup 1 servo dunno about ccpm mixing how do i turn it off via the tx or on phoenix or is it off when i select single servo mode

[unwind-protect]

That's right. With CCPM disabled/ 1-servo enabled, you'll see only one channel changed for aileron inputs, and one for elevator inputs; whereas with CCPM enabled, you'll see up to 3 channels changing for elevator inputs.

[tiddler]

The problem is, In "Heli mode" the DX6i will not output to all six channels. It will only do this in "Acro mode" which means you can have full control of all the available functions for both helis and fixed wing models within Phoenix.

Try it, It works

[unwind-protect]

If that's true, I sit corrected!

[GTTRIS]

Ok ive just changed it to acro mode and changed the setting's in phoenix and now i think i have it how i want it with two switches for the gyro mode and for idle up/3d