Basic Radio Tx

Where the Frequency am I?

Basic Radio Control (Mode 2 USA)

There are a few things you need to know about the radio. First, you need to get familiar with the controls. The left gimbal or stick, controls three helicopter functions. Moving this stick left and right causes the tail rotor to change its’ pitch and results in the nose of your helicopter to move to the left and right.

Moving this same gimbal upward or forward or towards the top of the transmitter causes the throttle to be increased. The collective pitch simultaneously increases in a positive direction. These two processes together result in the helicopter lifting up into the air. Bringing this gimbal back to its’ lower position results in the opposite reaction and the helicopter will settle to the ground. The right stick directs the cyclic controls. If you hold the transmitter flat to the ground with the gimbals pointing straight up you can get a better idea of how to control the helicopter with this right stick. If you move the stick forward, the helicopter will move forward. If you move it to the left, the helicopter will move to its’ left.

You get the basic idea. Use this gimbal to position the helicopter in a side-to-side or forward and backward direction. Remember, this thought tip would only work if the helicopter were in front of you with the nose pointed straight ahead. This is why it is most important that you learn how to control the tail rotor first. Written by Nidrah

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Syma Dragonfly 2 Ch Tx.

Radio Daze!

In the photo here is a 2 Ch Tx the stick on the left controls throttle only. The right hand stick controls rudder input (ie. Tail motor rotation left or right)

Blade Cp 6Ch Tx.

The photo here is of a Blade Cp 6 Ch mode 2 Tx. Note that there are many more controls on this Tx. Starting at the upper left is the trainer Sw. Top center is a battery meter and on the top right is the idle up Sw. Dropping down to the left and right control sticks, we have on the left the stick which control throttle, collective pitch and rudder. Just to the right of the stick is the throttle trim adjustment tab and the rudder trim tab is below. The stick to the right controls ailerons and elevators, just to the left is the trim tab for the elevators with the tab below for the ailerons. Below and to the left side is the frequency crystal and to the right is 4 servo reversing Switches. On the back is a trainer plug and battery compartment. Lastly is a charge plug on the right side.

Walkera 6Ch Tx.

This photo shows a Walkera 36 Df 6Ch mode2 Tx. This Tx is closer to a high end JR or Futaba Tx’s. Offering controls for throttle curves. Which the Blade Cp and Honeybee Cp2 Tx’s don’t. By comparing this Tx to a JR or Futaba doesn’t mean it’s as good!

On the top starting from the left is gear Sw., PLT, battery meter, PZT and 3d/ normal fight Sw. Moving down to the left and right control sticks, we have on the left the stick which control throttle, collective pitch and rudder. Just to the right of the stick is the throttle trim adjustment tab and the rudder trim tab is below. The stick to the right controls ailerons and elevators, just to the left is the trim tab for the elevators with the tab below for the ailerons. On the rear is the trainer plug, Freq. Crystal, battery compartment and a panel of dip Switches. The Dip Switches control servo reversing and other functions. Written by CaptKDS

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