astrocyl

I'm going to start a new heli from scratch (fixed pitch) with a new radio controller. I wanted to get a tansmitter that can be extended for use should I upgrade my heli to a full 3D flying machine in the future. So is it possible to use e.g. 6 ch transmitter for the new 4 ch. heli?

VinceHerman

Yes.

I use my Futaba 9CH with 4, 6 and 9 channel receivers.

astrocyl

How can it be done? like the settings?

evil_nathan

Transmitter settings don't matter - as long as you match the correct channel on the reciever to the corresponding channel on the transmitter.

example:

1 - throttle
2 - rudder
3 - elevator
4 - aileron
5 - gyro gain
6 - pitch

I think that's the standard Mode 2 channel assignments. (we're Mode 1 here in Australia)

Features like your gear switch etc. on higher channels (7 and above) will just be ignored by the reciever.

For the money, the Hitec Eclipse 7 (it's a 7 channel QPCM programmable transmitter) is great value with a LOT of features that can take you to 3D heli's and beyond.

I guess I'm biased - cos that's what I use.... money was a BIG decider when I bought it.

If you want to go ALL THE WAY then by all means, get a JR 3810x or similar, or a Futaba, but you are looking at some SERIOUS dollars there!!

astrocyl

Thx, So if I have a 4 ch receiver:

1- throttle
2 - rudder
3 - elevator
4 - aileron

ch 5 & 6 on my 6 ch transmitter would be idle right?

Thrasherg

correct!! All channels above 4 would be idle and have no effect on your receiver.

Gary

Sabot

no

mode 2:

1 - ailiron
2 - evevator
3 - throttle
4 - rudder

evil_nathan

Mode 1 - Throttle on the RIGHT stick is channel 3 for throttle

Mode 2 - Throttle on the LEFT stick is channel 1 for throttle

Mode 3 is like Mode 1, but has the sticks swapped

The higher channels are standard across all heli modes.

5 - Gyro gain
6 - pitch
7 - Gyro HH On/Off

etc....

Nathan.

ChopperMike

Sabot is correct, throttle is channel 3 in mode II, at least on a Futaba.