User Manual for DEVO-12 Part one: General information ...................................................................................................... 5 1.0 General information ........................................................................................................................................5 1.1 Foreword................................................................................................................................................5 1.2 Important statements ........
.0 Model menu .................................................................................................................................................42 2.1 Model select .........................................................................................................................................42 2.2 Model name..........................................................................................................................................43 2.3 Model copy.......................
2.3 Model copy.........................................................................................................................................109 2.4 Model wireless copy............................................................................................................................110 2.5 Model reset.........................................................................................................................................112 2.6 Type select...................................
2.2 Model name........................................................................................................................................183 2.3 Model copy.........................................................................................................................................184 2.4 Model wireless copy............................................................................................................................186 2.5 Model reset.....................................
User Manual of DEVO-12 transmitter Part one: General information 1.0 General information 1.1 Foreword DEVO-12 takes 2.4GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology, features automatic ID binding, automatic ID assignment, and also features customizedly fixed ID setup. The usage of wireless copy function keeps you away from the trouble in wire link-up. Three mode types of Helicopter, Airplane, and Glider are available to meet your requirements for different models.
1.2 Important statements 1) The transmitter is suitable for experienced radio controlled aircraft modelers beyond 14 years old. 2) Flying the model aircraft in approved ground is a must. 3) We are not responsible for any safety caused by operation, usage or control as soon as the transmitter is sold out. 4) We consign our distributors to offer technical support and service after sale. Please contact the local distributors for problem solutions caused by usage, operation, maintenance, etc. 1.
Cultivate a correct habit of turn-on and turn-off. 4) Ensure whether the directions and actions of all the servos in your RC aircraft are correct when executing commands of the transmitter. Using broken servos will result in unforeseen dangers. 2.0 Features 2.1 Features of DEVO-12 1) The DEVO-12 adopts 2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology and features both automatic ID binding and ID assignment. It can also be customizedly set as fixed ID code.
3.0 Specification 3.1 DEVO-12 specification Encoder ………………………..12-channel micro computer system Frequency ……………………... 2.4GHz DSSS Output power ………………….. ≤ 100 mW Current drain ……………………≤ 400 mA (at 100 mW) Power supply ………………….... LiPo 3.7V 3,000 mAh Output pulse ……………………. 1000 – 2000 mS (1500 Neutral) 3.2 Receiver specification Type ………………………………2.4GHz 12 channels Sensitivity ……………………….. 95 dbm Frequency interval ……………… ≥ 4 M Weight …………………………… 15 g Dimension ………………………. 48.6X32.3X17.
4.0 Definition of DEVO-12 4.
11 ELEV Trim 27 Throttle stick 12 RUDD Trim 28 AILE Trim 13 Power SW 29 ENT 14 EXT 30 R+ 15 UP+ 31 L- 16 DN- 32 33 4.2 Rear definition 1. AUX 5 2. Regulation holes for throttle stick tension. 3. Charge socket (CHG): input DC at 5V, 500-1000 mA; Polarity: 4. AUX 4 User Manual for DEVO-12 Page 10 of 238 .
5. Battery compartment cover 6. Digital Signal Converter socket (DSC): for simulator flight practice via computer (You need software and its dongle which are available in hobby shops, and for training. 4.
1 Receiver DEVO-RX1201 10 Gear servo 2 Antenna 11 AUX 1 3 Battery 12 AUX 2 4 Power switch 13 AUX 3 5 Charge jack 14 AUX 4 6 Elevator servo 15 AUX 5 7 Aileron servo 16 AUX 6 8 Throttle servo 17 AUX 7 9 Rudder servo 18 4.4 Function keys in panel There are 6 functional keys in the panel of DEVO-12. Below are the details: 1) EXT: Resetting key. Press EXT to exit the menu. 2) ENT: Confirmation key. Press ENT to get access to the system or the function mode.
5.2 Control stick tension adjustment Clockwise rotate the stick tension screw through the regulation hole in the rare panel of DEVO-12 for tightening the tension of the corresponding stick by a Phillips screwdriver, and counterclockwise rotate the stick tension screw for loosening the tension. 6.0 Neck strap usage There is a concealable hook eyelet in the face panel of DEVO-12. It will pop up as you press the hook eyelet. The neck strap can be connected to the eyelet.
English Your language 1 Concealed status 2 Popup status 3 Hook eyelet 7.0 Stick mode switch There are total four stick modes from MODE 1 through MODE 4. The left-hand throttle includes MODE 1 and MODE 3, and the right-hand throttle contains MODE 2 and MODE 4. Below are the sketch maps: 1) Left-hand stick includes MODE 2 and MODE 4.
2) Right-hand stick includes MODE 1 and MODE 3.
1 Throttle 2 Rudder 3 Aileron 4 Elevator 8.0 Switches between left-hand and right-hand throttles The throttle switches between the left hand and right hand will be successful if both the MECHANICAL switch and ELECTRONIC switch are finished, separately. Below are the methods for switching. 8.1 Right-hand throttle switched to left-hand throttle 1) MECHANICAL switch Open the battery compartment cover in the rear of your DEVO-12. Push rightwards and take out the battery pack.
English 1 Lateral non-slipping block 2 Rear non-slipping block 3 Remove the block from the semicircle hole Your language Remove the fixed screws A1~A5, B1~B5, and then remove the base plate.
English Your language Base plate Remove the screws C1 and C2. Open the left and right switch caps, respectively, and then unscrew the screws C3 and C4. And remove the rear cover. Note: don’t break the wires inside.
English Your language Left switch cap Right switch cap Below are shown the inside views of left and right throttle sets, respectively. Use cross screwdriver to loosen and remove Linkage Fixed Screw, Screw F, Screw G, and Throttle Control Spring in right throttle set, respectively, and then mount them in the corresponding positions in left throttle set. And then adjust the stick tension according to your habit.
Touch to save and exit after the selection is finished. The switch from right-hand throttle to left-hand throttle is finished after both the MECHANICAL and ELECTRONIC switches changed, respectively. And the transmitter is ready to normally work now. 8.2 Left-hand throttle switched to right-hand throttle 1) MECHANICAL switch Refer to the above “MECHANICAL switch” to open the transmitter cover. Below are shown the inside views of left and right throttle sets, respectively.
Touch the shortcut icon to enter System Menu, and then touch the icon to access to Stick Mode. The model data will be automatically switched when touching MODE 1 or MODE 3. The left- and right-stick positions are shown, respectively, in the lower right corner when MODE 1 is selected. The left- and right-stick positions are shown, respectively, in the lower right corner when MODE 3 is selected. Touch to save and exit after the selection is finished.
Note: pay attention to the strength when removing and adjusting the screws. Excessive strength may damage them. 9.0 Training function Two DEVO-12 working together can execute the training function to meet the requirements for the beginners. The setting method is shown as below: 1) Data copy Using the wireless copy function of the two DEVO-12 transmitters, the model data saved in the trainer’s transmitter can be transmitted to the trainee’s to ensure the model parameters are exactly same.
English Your language Linkage icon at trainer’s DEVO-12 English Your language DSC socket Two ends of digital signal wire Training status display: when the trainer’s icon becomes into “X”, the trainee stops flying and the trainer is working; when the trainer’s icon turns into “√”, the trainee is flying and the trainer is in leisure.
English Your language Trainee is off and trainer is working Trainee is working and trainer is off 3) Usage method The training switch should be worked with the TRN training lever, which is located at the right top of DEVO-12.
4) Setting for training function channels Trainee is available to get full or part of flight control power to the aircraft model via setting the training function channel in the trainer’s DEVO-12. Below is the setting method: Touch the shortcut icon to enter Function Menu, and then touch in Function Menu to get access to Trainer screen. The available channels are shown below, and the current status of trainer switch TRN is also shown.
1) Setting for fixed ID The setting for fixed ID should be under the status that automatic ID binding is successfully finished. Below is the setting method. Touch the icon icon to enter Model Menu, and then enter Fixed ID by touching the in Model Menu. English Your language Navigation mark Touch the navigation mark of the item ID Code Setting. It will expand into two statuses: Off and On. A series of random digits will be shown below after touching On.
A series of random digits is shown here A mini soft keyboard is shown in the lower part after touching the random digits of ID Code English Your language Mini soft keyboard The new ID digits can be modified by touching the mini soft keyboard. Touch Match after the new ID is already set. An enquiry interface of “Are you sure?” pop up. “ID Code Match … …” will be shown after touching OK.
ID Code Match 2) Fixed ID cancellation Insert the assorted BIND PLUG into the output terminal of BATT before the receiver is powered on, and then plug 5V DC power into other output terminal. The red light of receiver will flash slowly. This means the fixed ID code has been cancelled. Pull out BIND PLUG. DEVO-12 also needs to make relative cancellation and reversion after the fixed ID in receiver is cleared out. In the main interface touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then touch to enter Fixed ID.
English Your language Antenna Antenna arranges in correct directions Antenna arranges in wrong directions 12.0 Installation requirement for DEVO-12 Battery pack Put the battery pack into the battery compartment in a correct position and then push it leftwards.
12.1 Matters needing attention on battery pack 1) Forbidden to disassemble battery pack in any case. 2) Forbidden to use or save the battery pack under such high temperature environment as fire, heater, strong sunshine, or car. Otherwise superheat, fire, functional decline or lifetime dumping may happen. 3) Forbidden to sink the battery pack in water, also forbidden to be affected with damp. 4) Forbidden to make a short circuit between anode and cathode of battery pack.
English Your language CHG charging socket USB charging socket Being charged by adapter Being charged by mini USB 12.3 Voltage parameters Output of assorted power adapter ……………….. 5.0V 2000mA Maximum current of CHG socket …………………700mA Maximum current of USB interface ……………….350mA 12.4 Indication for charging status There is a slim V-shape indicator light at the top center of DEVO-12. It indicates three different working statuses from left to right: 0.
English Your language Charging indicator light in blue Power-on indicator light in red Saturation level light in green 1) Charging at power-on status: 1.1) Charging indicator light: blue light is always lighting; 1.2) Power-on indicator light: red light is always lighting; 1.3) Saturation level indicator light: the green light is always lighting if the battery pack is unsaturated; the green light is extinguished if saturated. 2) Charging at power-off status: 2.
About.
10 Rudder trim 20 Throttle hover trim 1.1 Language setting Touch the shortcut icon to enter System Menu and then touch to enter the interface of Language. Touch the language that you want to select. A “√” will be shown on the screen after selected. Then touch to save and exit. 1.2 Skin selection DEVO-12 offers three skins for your selection. Touch to enter System Menu and touch Touch the skin you desire and then touch User Manual for DEVO-12 to enter Skin. to exit.
1.3 Display Touch the shortcut icon to enter System Menu and then touch the icon to enter “Display”. Five items are available to be set. Below are the setting methods for them: 1) LCD brightness: it is possible to increase or decrease the LCD brightness by touching the navigation marks. The power consumption will be increased if the LCD is too bright and the battery cruise duration will also be shortened. 2) LCD contrast: the contrast is adjustable by touching the navigation marks.
1.4 Buzzer warning Touch the icon to enter System Menu and then touch the interface of Buzzer interface. to enter 1) Buzzer switch: touch the navigation mark at Buzzer Switch and pop up an alternative item: Off and On. If touching On, a drop-down menu is shown at the right upper. 2) Throttle stick buzzer: if Throttle Stick is set as “Active” while Buzzer Switch at On, a relative musical scale change will be made when moving the throttle stick.
The clock setting is grouped into Year, Month, Day, and Time. Touch the navigation marks, respectively, to make modifications. Touch to save and exit. Note: if incorrect turn-on or production time appears, one possibility is that the power supply for the clock is not enough. Replacing a new button cell is a must. The method for changing button cell: Turn off the power of your DEVO-12 and take off its battery pack. Use a cross screwdriver to remove the two fixing screws on the fixing board.
Cell size: CR 1220 3V English Your language Button cell holder Push outwards 1.6 TFT screen calibration Touch the icon to enter System Menu and then touch enter the interface of TFT Screen Calibration. to Click anywhere on the screen to start calibration with the touch pen, and then follow the indication to calibrate. It will automatically return to System Menu after the calibration is finished.
1.7 Stick mode Touch the icon to enter System Menu, and then touch the icon to enter the interface of Stick Mode. There are four stick modes from MODE 1 to MODE 4. Select the stick mode you desire and then touch the icon to exit. 1.8 Stick and lever Touch the icon to enter System Menu and then touch the icon to enter the interface of Stick and Lever. There are two items in the interface: Stick Direction and Stick & Lever Calibration.
stick. The default setting is Normal. 2) Stick & lever calibration: if variance happened in sticks or levers, it would be calibrated via this option. Method for calibration: Click the display item of Start to enter the status of calibration, and Start will be turned into Stop. 2.
English Your language Normal Reverse Stick direction Stick & lever calibration Start Stop Calibration success Calibration error! Please try again! 2.4) Re-calibration: directly repeat the said steps 2.1 and 2.2 in the calibration failure interface. Touch the icon to exit. 1.9 Power amplifier The transmission output power of DEVO-12 is adjustable. It is divided into six grades from small to big.
Choose the appropriate output power level and then touch to exit. 1.10 About Touch the icon to enter System Menu and then touch to get access to the interface of About. You can check the versions of hardware and software. Click the icon to exit. 2.0 Model menu Model Menu manages all the model data saved in DEVO-12.
Click the model you desired. The selected model will be temporarily changed into orange color. Then click the icon to exit. 2.2 Model name In the menu of Model Name, you can make a desired name for your model for long term storage. Its data can be directly withdrawn in next flights. Repeat the step “2.1 Model Select” to choose the model you want to name or save. And then touch the icon Click the icon to exit. to enter System Menu and then click the icon to get the interface of Model Name.
Touch the return key to clear up the old name. English Your language Gray stripe Touch the soft keyboard to input a new name. It is possible to switch between lowercase and uppercase by clicking the key Then touch . to exit. 2.3 Model copy Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and click Copy.
Choose the model you want to be copied as source model. The serial No. and model name of Source Model will be shown in the left side of the interface. Then touch the model in the right list where you want to locate the source model. The serial No. and name of the model you chose are shown under Dest Model in the lower left of interface as well as an enquire “Are you sure?” is popped up.
Click OK to copy. Otherwise click Cancel. Then the interface will automatically return to Model Menu. Click to save and exit. 2.4 Model wireless copy The model data between two DEVO-12 equipments can be wirelessly copied via Model Transmit and Model Receive in Model Menu 1) Model transmission Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then continue to click the icon to enter Model Transmit. Choose the source model which will be transmitted. The serial No.
Click OK for transmission or Cancel for rejection. Enquiry information “Transmitting ……” appears after clicking OK. Touch the icon to exit. 2) Model receiving Touch the shortcut icon to enter Model Menu and then touch the icon to enter the interface of Model Receive. Enquiry information “Are you sure?” is shown in the center of the interface. Click Ok for receiving or Cancel for rejection. “Connecting ……” and “Receiving ……” will be shown in series in the interface.
Choose the save position in the right name list. Enquiry information “Are you sure?” is shown after clicking the save position. Click OK for save and the current interface will automatically return to Mode Menu. Click Cancel for rejection. Touch the icon to exit. 2.5 Model reset All the model data can be restored to factory settings via Model Reset. Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then click to enter Model Reset. It is possible to store 60 models data in the model list of DEVO-12 equipment.
Touch ‘All Models’ in Model Reset interface. Then ‘’All Models” and enquiry “Are you sure?” appear in the left side. Click OK for reset, or Cancel for rejection. 2) Method for single reset: Touch the upper or lower navigation mark to move the scroll bar, and then choose the model you want to restore in the model name list. All the selected model’s name, serial No and enquiry “It is in use! Are you sure?” will appear in the left side. Click OK for resetting, or Cancel for rejection.
Select. Choose the model type and then touch the icon to exit. 2.7 Trim system Trim System is able to finely tune the following six items, respectively: Elevator, Aileron, Rudder, Throttle, Left Trim, and Right Trim. The trim range is divided into 20 grades (factory default is set at 4). It is convenient to subtly modify the pitch by adjusting the trim range. Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then click to enter Trim System. Touch the corresponding navigation mark to change the trim value.
“Normal” means the trim is always working although the corresponding stick stays anywhere. “Limited” means the trim is out of working when the corresponding stick is at maximum position. 2.8 Stick position The stick can be used as a switch. The turn-on or turn-off position at which the stick stays can also be settable. Method for setting: to enter Model Menu and then click Touch the icon to enter Stick Position Switch. Click the navigation mark of Switch.
English Your language Stick position switch Switch Channel Inhibit Elevator Aileron Throttle Rudder Choose the channel which will be set as switch. At the same time, “Position” and the status of turn-on or turn-off appear under the item Channel. The current status of turn-on or turn-off will be shown in the form of On or Off on the right top corner.
English Your language Switch status “Position” and switch status appear under “Channel” Click the icon to exit after the setting finished. 2.9 Warning This function can set the warning for unsafety of which stick, switch status, or flight mode stays at the position while turning on the device, or is used as start-up warning in special purpose. In factory, Throttle Stick is set as Active, High direction at 10.0% Position, flight mode as Stunt, and Throttle Hold at on position.
Setting method: 1) setting Throttle stick as warning Click the navigation mark of Throttle Stick in the interface of Warning. It expands into Inhibit and Active. If Inhibit clicked, the dropdown menu is retracted. If Active clicked, it will expand into two sub items: On and Position. The throttle stick can be set at high or low position when startup is warning, via clicking the navigation mark of On. The warning level can be set by changing the percentage in Position, whose setting value is ranged from 0.
1) Flight Mode Main Switch Touch the navigation mark of Flight Mode Main Switch and expand into a dropdown menu, where to choose the mode switch you desire. The factory default setting is FMOD SW. 2) Flight Mode Extra Switch Refer to “Flight Mode Main Switch”. 3) Stunt Trim Select There are two modes: Common and Flight Mode. In Common mode all the trim values, which various sticks are corresponding to, put equally effects on all the flight modes.
Refer to “Flight Mode Main Switch”. 2.11 Device Output Device output is composed of eight items. It can set up output switches and select the usage of levers, respectively. It can also activate, inhibit or use other functions. Setting method: to enter Model Menu and then click Touch the icon to enter the interface of Device Output. There are eight adjustable items. They are Gear, Pitch, AUX2, AUX3, AUX4, AUX5, AUX6, and AUX7, respectively.
English Your language Touch navigation mark Expansion of GEAR SW Touch the right column navigation mark of Gear. Pop up an expansion list including Inhibit, Active, Gyro, Governor, and Pitch 2. Touch the desired item. The default setting is Active. English Your language Right column navigation mark Expansion list 1) Pitch The item is programmed as system default. Any setting is unavailable. 2) AUX 2 Touch the left column navigation mark of AUX 2.
Touch the right column navigation mark of AUX 2, and expands a list including Inhibit, Active, Gyro, Governor, and Pitch 2. Click the desired item. The default setting is Active. Then continue to set other items. 3) AUX 3 Touch the left column navigation mark of AUX 3, and expands a list including AUX3 Lever, AUX4 Lever, AUX5 Lever, AUX6 Knob, AXU7 Knob. Touch the desired item. The factory default setting is AUX3 Lever.
Click the right column navigation mark of AUX3, and see a expansion list including Inhibit, Active, Gyro, Governor, and Pitch 2. Choose the desired item. The factory fault setting is Active. Then continue to set up other items. 4) AUX 4 Refer to “4) AUX 4”. 5) AUX 5 Refer to “4) AUX 4”. 6) AXU6 Refer to “4) AUX 4”. Click the icon to exit. 2.12 Swash type The swash type is grouped into six options: 1 Servo Normal, 2 Servos 180°, 3 Servos 140°, 3 Servos 140°, and 4 Servos 90°.
Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Model Menu, and then click the icon to enter the interface of Swash Type. Choose the desired swashplate and then click the icon to exit. 2.13 Fixed ID This setting will bind DEVO-12 and its receiver in a unique corresponding relationship. It will greatly speed up the time of automatic binding when DEVO-12 powered on. 1) Setting for fixed ID The setting for fixed ID should be under the status that automatic ID binding is successfully finished.
English Your language Navigation mark Touch the navigation mark of the item ID Code Setting. It will expand into two statuses: Off and On. A series of random digits will be shown below after touching On.
English Your language Mini soft keyboard The new ID digits can be modified by touching the mini soft keyboard. Then touch Match after the new ID is already set. An enquiry interface of “Are you sure?” pops up. “ID Code Match … …” will be shown after touching OK.
red light of receiver will flash slowly. This means the fixed ID code has been cancelled. Pull out BIND PLUG. DEVO-12 also needs to make relative cancellation and reversion after the fixed ID in receiver is cleared out. In the main interface touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then touch to enter Fixed ID. Touch ID Code Setting to expand the navigation mark into two statues On and Off. Touch Off. Then touch to exit. 3.
for Normal or Reverse switch. The default setting is Normal. Click the icon to exit. 3.2 Travel adjust Touch the icon to enter Function Menu and then click to enter the interface of Travel Adjust. Touch the navigation mark of the desired item to increase or decrease the servo travel rang. The adjustment range is from 0.0% to 150.0%. The factory default is 100.0%. Click the icon to exit. 3.3 Sub Trim Sub Trim can parallel to move the neutral point of the servo.
It is possible to change the servo neutral point by touching the navigation mark of the desired item to amend the percentage. The default for each channel is 0.0%. The following chart shows you the adjustment range of each channel: English Your language English Your language Channel name Adjustment range 1 Elevator D62.5%-U62.5% 2 Aileron R62.5%-L62.5% 3 Throttle L62.5%-H62.5% 4 Rudder R62.5%-L62.5% 5 Gear -62.5%- +62.5% 6 Pitch L62.5%- H62.5% 7 AUX2 -62.5%- +62.5% 8 AUX3 -62.
125%. Under the help with exponential curve adjustment, it is possible to make both customized settings and automatic settings. The switch between Dual Rate and Exponential can be performed via pushing or pulling the Flight Mode lever. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu and then click to enter the interface of Dual Rate and Exponential. 1) Channel selection Touch the navigation mark of Channel. An expansion list pops up, which contents Elevator, Aileron, and Rudder.
chosen point will be shown in the frame of the item Position. In manual mode, the function of Dual Rate and Exponential will be executed by the corresponding dual rate switch among Pos 0, Pos 1, and Pos 2. Take the item Elevator at Channel as the example. All the flight modes, shown in the right column, are set as “Switch”. Then if we move the lever of ELEV D/R, the switch will be taken place among Pos 0, Pos 1, and Pos 2.
English Your language ELEV D/R “Channel” is set as “Elevator” All the flight modes are set as “Switch” The current Switch position is shown here 3) Dual Rate adjustment It is possible to modify the dual rate value by touching the navigation mark of Dual Rate. If touching the navigation mark for just one item to amend the dual rate value, the dual rate of the corresponding servo will be changed in one direction, while the curve will being changed in one direction at the right graph.
Upper curve Lower curve If touch this mark, both the upper and lower curves will being changed at the same time. If touch this mark, upper or lower curve will being changed. 4) Exponential adjustment It is possible to adjust the exponential output value of the servo at that point, which is set up in step “2) Position selection”, by touching the navigation mark of Exponential.
The settings for Normal Mode, Stunt 1, Stunt 2, Stunt 3, Stunt 4, and Throttle Hold are available. But for Stunt 3 and Stunt 4, Flight Mode Extra Switch at Device Select in Mode Menu should be activated (Refer to “2.10 Device Select”), and Throttle Hold in Function Menu should be set as “Active” (Refer to “3.5 Throttle Hold” below). Touch the flight mode that you want to set as automatic operation, and an expansion list will be shown. Click the desired position.
Touch the navigation mark of Hold Status, and an expansion list will be shown as Inhibit and Active. Click Active, there appeared Switch, Hold Position, and Throttle Stick in the following interface. vv 1) Setting for Switch This item is impossible to be set. The default setting is HOLD SW. 2) Setting for Hold Position Touch the left navigation mark of the item Hold Position to decrease the position amount, whose minimum is -20.0%; touch the right to increase the position amount whose maximum is +50.
Setting method: Touch the navigation mark of Throttle Stick and an expansion list will be shown as Inhibit and Active. Click Active and pop up a dropdown menu of Cut Position. Touch the left navigation mark of Cut Position to decrease the amount whose minimum is 0.0%; touch the right mark to increase the amount whose maximum is 100.0%.
respectively set. The flight mode includes Normal Flight, Stunt 1, Stunt 2, Stunt 3, and Stunt 4 while Flight Mode Extra Switch in Device Select should be activated (Refer to “2.10 Device Select”).
Touch the navigation mark of Status and drop down a menu including Inhibit and Active. Click Inhibit if you don’t amend the amount of the selected point which is set in “2.1 Adjustment for Point” (the factory default setting is Inhibit). Click Active if you want to amend the amount of the said point, and an expansion list including Output and Hovering is shown below. 2.3) Output adjustment Touch the left navigation mark of Output to decrease the output amount of the selected point with a minimum of 0.
1) Channel setting Touch the navigation item of Channel and expand three options: Elevator, Aileron, and Rudder. Touch the channel you want to mix. 2) Switch selection Touch the navigation mark of Switch and pop up a dropdown menu with Always on, Normal Mode, Stunt 1, Stunt 2, Stunt 3, Stunt 4, and GEAR SW. Touch the switch you desire. You can check by 3) Up setting Touch the left or right navigation mark of Up to decrease or increase the mix amount when moving the throttle stick upwards.
Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then touch the icon to enter the interface of Gyro Sensor. A) Manual setting 1) Mode selection Touch the navigation mark of Mode and expand into two options: Manual and Automatic. Select Manual. 2) Switch selection Touch the navigation mark of Switch and expand into five articles: FMODE SW, MIX SW, ELEV D/R, AILE D/R, and RUDD D/R. 3) Channel setting The default setting is AUX 2.
1) Mode selection Touch the navigation of Mode and expand into two options: Manual and Automatic. Select Automatic. 2) Channel output The default setting is AUX 2. It is possible to alter into other channels in the interface of Device Output (Refer to “2.11 Device Output”). 3） Flight mode selection All the flight modes are shown in the right interface which includes Normal Flight, Stunt 1, Stunt 2, Stunt 3, Stunt 4, and Throttle Hold.
The output channel, current statuses of flight modes and usable flight modes are shown in the interface. According to the requirement, touch the corresponding flight mode to set the amount. Click the left or right navigation mark to separately decrease or increase the amount. The adjustable range is ± 125%. The usable flight modes include Normal Mode, Stunt 1, Stunt 2, Stunt 3, Stunt 4, and Throttle Hold. Click the icon to exit after finished. 3.
The interface will show the current status of flight mode, input value, output value， curve graph, and the adjustable items. 1) Flight mode The current status of flight mode is shown in gray characters. 2) Pitch Click the navigation mark of Pitch and expand into two options of Normal and Original. Select the desired item. 3) Exponential setting Click the navigation mark of Exponential and expand into two options of Off and On. The curve will be smoothly changed if touching On. Select the desired item.
to “2.11 Device Output”). When the function of Dual Pitch is in service, the work statuses, which the dual pitches synchronously change, are shown in the top right. Due to the mechanical cause or servos’ variations, if the dual pitches don’t work synchronously, the output of Pitch 2 can be amended by adjusting the parameters of the seven points offered by Dual Pitch. English Your language Dual pitch statuses will be shown at the upper right corner when moving the throttle stick.
Click Inhibit for rejection. Touch the icon to exit after finished. 3.12 Swash mix This function is used for amending the variation caused by swashplate movement, when the aileron or elevator is working. It can be executed through flight mode. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu and then touch the icon to enter Swash Mix. The interface will show the two options of Aileron to Elevator Mix, and Elevator to Aileron Mix. If two servos or more have been selected in Swash Type (Refer to “2.
This function can be cancelled through setting the amount as 0%. 3.13 Pitch curve Pitch Curve is adjusted in nine points that all the pitch curves in various flight modes can be set up, respectively. The flight mode includes Normal Mode, Stunt 1, Stunt 2, Stunt 3, Stunt 4 (the Flight Mode Extra Switch in Device Select should be chosen. Refer to “2.10 Device Select”), and Throttle Hold. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click to enter Pitch Curve.
pitch curve will be smoothly changed if clicking On. Otherwise click Off. 2) Curve setting It includes four sub-items: Point, Status, Output, and Hovering. 2.1) Point setting Touch the navigation mark of Point and expand into nine points for selection. Touch the point that you want to amend. 2.2) Status setting Touch the navigation mark of Status and expand into two options: Inhibit and Active.
Switch in Device Select. Refer to “2.10 Device Select”). Their pitch curves can be separately set in their own flight modes. The setting method is same as above. Click the icon to exit after finished. Below are shown several basic examples of Throttle curves and Pitch Curves for reference.
4) Autorotation landing 3.14 Program mix There are total eight sets of Program Mix. It is possible to freely set the channels and amounts which you want to select and amend, respectively. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click to enter the interface of Program Mix. Eight Program Mix names and their current statuses are shown (the factory default setting is Inhibit). Take Program Mix 1 as an example to show how to use.
. A) Setting method for Normal in Program Mix 1 Touch the item Normal in Program Mix 1 and expands an enquiry “All Servos Hold?” Click OK for all the servos will be locked at the current statuses; click Cancel for unlocked. Enter the next interface after clicking. 1) Mater channel setting Touch the navigation mark of Master and expands a selectable dropdown menu. After clicking the desired channel the channel name will be shown in Master.
2) Slave channel setting Touch the navigation mark of Slave and expands a selectable dropdown menu. Click the desired channel which will be shown in Slave. 3) Gain setting Take an example of Elevator as Master channel. 3.1) Mix amount setting when elevator stick moved upward Touch left or right navigation mark of Up to decrease or increase, separately, the mix amount. It is possible to reverse mix direction through changing the plus or minus sign before amount. The adjustable range is ±125%. 3.
This function can make Slave begin to mix through switch from a certain point as the starting point. Touch the left or right navigation mark of Offset to decrease or increase, respectively, the mix amount. It is possible to reverse the offset direction through changing the plus or minus sign before amount. The adjustable range is ±125%. 5) Switch selection Touch the right navigation mark of Switch and pop up a dropdown menu which contains the adjustable items. Click the desired switch.
Touch the navigation mark of Point and expand a dropdown menu with nine points. Click the point you want to set, and then touch the navigation mark to return. 5) Status Touch the navigation mark of Status and expand a dropdown with two options of Inhibit and Active. Touch Inhibit for unchanging the current amount (the default setting is Inhibit); click Active for changing the amount. 6) Output Touch the left or right navigation mark of Output to decrease or increase, respectively, the output amount.
condition. The first one is to lock the last action data received; the second one is to execute the pre-set data which is pre-set. The default setting is Servo Hold. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click to enter the interface of Fail Safe. Take the item Elevator as an example to explain. Elevator setting: Touch the item Elevator and expand a sub-item in its right.
3.17 Trainer The training function can be practiced via two DEVO-12 equipments. Setting method: A) Data copy Using the wireless copy function of the two DEVO-12 transmitters, the model data saved in the trainer’s transmitter can be transmitted to the trainee’s to ensure the model parameters are exactly same. Regarding the copying method, refer to “2.4 Model Wireless Copy” B) Linkage Insert one end of the signal wire into DSC socket at the rear face of the trainee’s DEVO-12, and then turn on the power.
English Your language Linkage icon at trainer’s DEVO-12 English Your language DSC socket Two ends of digital signal wire Training status display: when the trainer’s icon becomes into “X”, the trainee stops flying and the trainer is working; when the trainer’s icon turns into “√”, the trainee is flying and the trainer is in leisure.
English Your language Trainee is off and trainer is working Trainee is working and trainer is off C) Usage method The training switch should be worked with the TRN training lever at the right top of DEVO-12. English Your language TRN: training lever If the trainer’s finger pulls the training lever TRN, a “√” is shown in the linkage icon; if the trainer releases his finger from the trainer lever, an “X” will be shown there.
Setting for training function channels Trainee is available to get full or part of flight control power to the aircraft model via setting the training function channel in the trainer’s DEVO-12. Below is the setting method: Touch the shortcut icon to enter Function Menu, and then touch in Function Menu access to Trainer screen. The available channels are shown below, and the current status of trainer switch TRN is also shown.
Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the icon to enter the interface of Timer. A) Setting for Timer 1 1) Timer 1 setting Touch the navigation mark of Timer 1 and expand a dropdown of Stopwatch and Countdown. Select the desired timing method. The timing range of stopwatch is from 0 to 59:59 (59 minutes 59 seconds).
Take countdown manner as an example to explain. 2) Switch selection Touch the navigation mark of Switch and get a selectable dropdown We can select the desired item but these items of SPS0 SW, SPS1 SW, SPS2, and SPS3 which should be previously set at Stick Position Switch at Model Menu (refer to “2.8 Stick Position Switch”). 3) Set time The settable countdown time range is from 00:05 to 59:55. 4) Interval This item offers the possibility to set the warning interval. It will warn once every interval time.
B) Setting for Timer 2 is same as that for timer 1. Touch the icon to exit after finished. Part three: Airplane 1.
8 D/R & exponential icon 18 9 Model menu icon 19 10 Gyro sensor icon 20 Throttle trim 1.1 Language setting Touch the shortcut icon to enter System Menu and then touch to enter Language. Touch the language that you want to select. A “√” will be shown on the screen after selected. Then touch to save and exit. 1.2 Skin selection DEVO-12 offers three skins for your selection. Touch to enter System Menu and touch User Manual for DEVO-12 to enter Skin.
Touch the skin you desire and then touch to exit. 1.3 Display Touch the shortcut icon to enter System Menu and then touch the icon to enter “Display”. Five items are available to be set. Below are the setting methods for them: 6) LCD brightness: it is possible to increase or decrease the LCD brightness by touching the navigation marks. The power consumption will be increased if the LCD is too bright and will the battery cruise duration will also be shortened.
lightness is too bright and the battery cruise duration will be shortened. 9) Backlight time out: it is possible to set the duration which LCD stays at highlight in the form of “Always on” and “5 to 60” seconds with an interval of 5 seconds. 10) Power save time: it can adjust the duration which turns off the backlight light in order to improve the battery cruise time. The setting status contents Always on and 30 grades with an interval of 1 minute. Touch to exit. After finished. 1.
1.5 Date & Time Touch the icon to enter System Menu and then touch to enter the item of “Date & Time”. The clock setting is grouped into Year, Month, Day, and Time. Touch the navigation marks, respectively, to make modifications. Touch to save and exit. Note: if incorrect turn on time or production time appears, one possibility is that the power supply for the clock is not enough. Replacing a new button cell is a must.
English Your language Fixing screws Push outwards the button cell holder, and the button cell will automatically pop up. Replace the old cell with a new one. Cell size: CR 1220 3V English Your language Button cell holder Push outwards 1.6 TFT screen calibration Touch the icon to enter System Menu and then touch enter TFT Screen Calibration.
Click anywhere on the screen to start calibration with the touch pen, and then follow the indication to calibrate. It will automatically return to System Menu after the calibration is finished. 1.7 Stick mode Touch the icon to enter System Menu, and then touch the icon to enter Stick Mode. There are four stick modes from MODE 1 to MODE 4. Select the stick mode you desire and then touch the icon to exit. 1.
& Lever Calibration. 3) Stick direction: there are four options: Elevator, Aileron, Throttle, and Rudder. Click the item, which you want to reverse, to change the output direction of the stick. The default setting is Normal. 4) Stick & lever calibration: if variance happened in sticks or levers, it would be calibrated via this option. Method for calibration: Click the display item of Start to enter the status of calibration, and Start will be turned into Stop. 2.
English Your language Normal Reverse Stick direction Stick & lever calibration Start Stop Calibration success Calibration error! Please try again! 2.4) Re-calibration: directly repeat the said steps 2.1 and 2.2 in the calibration failure interface. Touch the icon to exit. 1.9 Power amplifier The transmission output power of DEVO-12 is adjustable. It is divided into six grades from small to big.
Choose the appropriate output power level and then touch to exit. 1.10 About Touch the icon to enter System Menu and then touch to get access to the interface of About. You can check the versions of hardware and software. Click the icon to exit. 2.0 Model menu Model Menu manages all the model data saved in DEVO-12.
2.1 Model select Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then click the icon to enter Model Select. Touch the model you desire. The selected model is changed in orange color. Then to exit. click the icon 2.2 Model name In the menu of Model Name, you can make a desired name for your model for long term storage. Its data can be directly withdrawn in the next flight. Repeat the step 2.1 Model Select to choose the model you want to name or save. And then touch the icon to exit.
Click the right blank frame of Name and a gray stripe will be shown in the frame. Touch the return key to clear up the old name. English Your language Gray stripe Touch the soft keyboard to input a new name. it is possible to switch between lowercase and uppercase by clicking the key Then touch . to exit.
2.3 Model copy Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and click to enter Model Copy. Choose the model you want to be copied as source model. The serial No. and model name of Source Model will be shown in the left side of the interface. Then touch the model in the right list where you want to locate the source model. The serial No. and name of the model you chose are shown under Dest Model in the lower left of interface as well as an enquire “Are you sure?” is popped up.
Click OK to copy. Otherwise click Cancel. Then the interface will automatically return to Model Menu. Click to save and exit. 2.4 Model wireless copy The model data between two DEVO-12 equipments can be wirelessly copied via Model Transmit and Model Receive in Model Menu 3) Model transmission Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then continue to click the icon to enter Model Transmit. Choose the source model which will be transmitted. The serial No.
Click OK for transmission or Cancel for rejection. Enquiry “Transmitting ……” appears after clicking OK. Touch the icon information to exit. 4) Model receiving Touch the shortcut icon to enter Model Menu and then touch the icon to enter the interface of Model Receive. Enquiry information “Are you sure?” is shown in the center of the interface. Click Ok for receiving or Cancel for rejection. “Connecting ……” and “Receiving ……” will be shown in series in the interface.
Choose the save position in the right name list by touching. Enquiry information “Are you sure?” is shown after clicking the save position. Click OK for save and the current interface will automatically return to Mode Menu. Click Cancel for rejection. Touch the icon to exit. 2.5 Model reset All the model data can be restored to factory settings via Model Reset. Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then click to enter Model Reset.
Touch ‘All Models’ in Model Reset interface. Then ‘’All Models” and enquiry “Are you sure?” appear in the left side. Click OK for reset, or Cancel for rejection. Method for single reset: Touch the upper or lower navigation mark to move the scroll bar, and then choose the model you wants to restore in the model name list. The selected model’s name and serial No., and enquiry “It is in use! Are you sure?” appear in the left side. Click OK for reset, or Cancel for rejection. Click the icon to exit. 2.
Select. Choose the model type and then touch the icon to exit. 2.7 Trim system Trim System is able to finely tune the following six items, respectively: elevator, aileron, rudder, throttle, left trim, and right trim. The trim range is covered from 1 to 20 grades (factory default is set at 4). It is convenient to subtly modify the pitch by adjusting the trim range. Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then click to enter Trim System. Touch the corresponding navigation mark to change the trim value.
means the trim is always working although the corresponding stick stays anywhere. “Limited” means the trim is out of working when the corresponding stick is at maximum position. 2.8 Stick position The stick can be used as a switch. The turn-on or turn-off position at which the stick stays can also be set up. Method for setting: to enter Model Menu and then click Touch the icon to enter Stick Position Switch. Click the navigation mark of Switch. It pops up a drop-down menu: SPS0, SPS1, SPS2, and SPS3.
English Your language Stick position switch Switch Channel Inhibit Elevator Aileron Throttle Rudder Choose the channel which will be set as switch. At the same time, “Position” and the status of turn-on or turn-off appear under the item Channel. The current status of turn-on or turn-off will be shown on the right top corner.
English Your language Switch status “Position” and switch status appear under “Channel” Click the icon to exit after the setting finished. 2.9 Warning This function can set the warning for unsafety of which stick, switch status, or flight mode stay at the position while turning on the device, or is used as start-up warning in special purpose. The factory default is set Throttle Stick as Active, High direction at 10.0% Position, set flight mode as Stunt, and set Throttle Hold at on position.
Setting method: 3) setting Throttle stick as warning Click the navigation mark of Throttle Stick in the interface Warning. It expands into Inhibit and Active. If clicking Inhibit, the dropdown menu is retracted. If clicking Active, it will expand into On and Position. It can set the throttle stick is at high position or low position when startup is warning. Set the warning level by changing the percentage in Position, whose setting value is ranged from 0.0 to 100.0%.
7) Flight Mode Main Switch Touch the navigation mark of Flight Mode Main Switch to expand into a dropdown menu. Choose the mode switch you desire. The factory default setting is FMOD SW. 8) Flight Mode Extra Switch Refer to “1) Flight Mode Main Switch”. 9) Stunt Trim Select There are two modes: Common and Flight Mode. In Common mode all the trim values to which various sticks are relative put equally effects on all the flight modes.
12) Hovering Throttle Refer to “1) Flight Mode Main Switch”. 2.11 Device Output Device output is composed of eight items. It can set up output switches and select the usage of levers, respectively. It can also activate, inhibit or use other functions. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then click to enter Device Output. There are eight items to be adjustable. They are Gear, Pitch, AUX2, AUX3, AUX4, AUX5, AUX6, and AUX7.
English Your language Touch navigation mark Expansion of GEAR SW Touch the right column navigation mark of Gear. Pop up an expansion including Inhibit, Active, Gyro, Governor, and Pitch 2. Touch the desired item. The default setting is Active. English Your language Right column navigation mark Expansion list 7) Flap There will show the switch option only after the right column of Flap is selected. Touch the right column of Flap and expand a dropdown menu including Inhibit, Active, and System.
2.1) If choose Inhibit or Active, the expansion menu will include these items: FMOD SW, MIX SW, ELEV D/R, AILE D/R, RUDD D/R, Left Trim, and Right Trim. The default setting is Inhibit. Select the desired item as the flap switch. 2.2) If choose System, it is impossible to set in Flap. 3) AUX 2 Touch the left column navigation mark of AUX 2. Pop up an expansion list including SPS0 SW, SPS1 SW, SPS2 SW, SPS3 SW, Left Trim, Right Trim, and AUX2 Lever. Touch the desired item.
Touch the right column navigation mark of AUX 2, and expands a list including Inhibit, Active, Gyro, Governor, and Pitch 2. Click the desired item. The default setting is Active. Then continue to set other items. 4) AUX 3 Touch the left column navigation mark of AUX 3, and expands a list including AUX3 Lever, AUX4 Lever, AUX5 Lever, AUX6 Knob, AXU7 Knob. Touch the desired item. The factory default setting is AUX3 Lever.
Click the right column navigation mark of AUX3, and see a expansion list including Inhibit, Active, Gyro, Governor, and Pitch 2. Choose the desired item. The factory fault setting is Active. Then continue to set up other items. 5) AUX 4 Refer to “4) AUX 4”. 6) AUX 5 Refer to “4) AUX 4”. 7) AXU6 Refer to “4) AUX 4”. Click the icon to exit. 2.12 Wing type Wing Type is grouped into Flaperon, DLETA, 4-Aileron, and V Tail.
Touch the icon to enter Model Menu, and then touch to enter the interface of Wing Type. 1) Flaperon Touch the navigation mark of Wing Type and expand a dropdown menu with Normal, Flaperon, DELTA, and 4-Aileron. Choose the desired wing type. 1.
English Your language Left aileron Right aileron Connect to the output AUX1 in Receiver Connect to the output AILE in Receiver 1.
Left Aileron Right Aileron Connect to the output AILE in Receiver Connect to the output ELEV in Receiver 1.3) 4 Aileron If your model airplane is equipped two left aileron servos and two right aileron servos, we recommend you to use 4-Aileron function. Touch the navigation mark of Wing Type, and expand a dropdown menu with Normal, Flaperon, DELTA, and 4-Aileron. Click 4-Aileron. Check the channel assignment by touching Monitor (Refer to “3.19 Monitor”).
Connect to the output RUDD in Receiver 3) Dual channels setting Dual Channels can be set as Elevator, Aileron, Rudder, or Flaperon. It is of dual channel output function. The channel, which will be set as dual channel at AUX in Device Output (Refer to “2.11 Device Output”), should be previously set as Inhibit when the AUX channel is being set. Setting method: 3.1) Channel selection: Touch the navigation mark of Channel in the interface of Wing Type, and expand into Elevator, Aileron, Rudder, and Flap.
3.3) Trim setting Click the navigation mark of Trim and expand a submenu with Inhibit, Left Trim, Right Trim, AUX2 Lever, AUX3 Lever, AUX4 Lever, AUX5 Lever, AUX6 Knob, and AUX7 Knob. Choose the item that you want to select as trim lever. 3.4) the settings for Aileron, Rudder, and Flap in the item Channel are same as above. 4) Twin Engine This function can be set as twin engine output to meet the requirement for the models, which are powered by twin engines. 4.
Touch the item which you want to set as the trim lever or knob for twin engines. Click the icon to exit after finished. 2.13 Fixed ID This setting will bind DEVO-12 and its receiver in a unique corresponding relationship. It will greatly speed up the time of automatic binding when DEVO-12 powered on. 1) Setting for fixed ID The setting for fixed ID should be under the status that automatic ID binding is successfully finished. Below is the setting method.
English Your language Touch “On” A series of random digits is shown here A mini soft keyboard is shown in the lower part after touching the random digits of ID Code English Your language Mini soft keyboard The new ID digits can be modified by touching the mini soft keyboard. Touch Match after the new ID is already set. An enquiry interface of “Are you sure?” pop up. “ID Code Match … …” will be shown after touching OK.
English Your language ID Code Setting ID Code Fixed ID Are you sure? Cancelled ID Code Match 2) Fixed ID cancellation Insert the assorted BIND PLUG into the output terminal of BATT before the receiver is powered on, and then plug 5V DC power into other output terminal. The red light of receiver will flash slowly. This means the fixed ID code has been cancelled. Pull out BIND PLUG. DEVO-12 also needs to make relative cancellation and reversion after the fixed ID in receiver is cleared out.
3.0 Function Menu Function Menu is used to make personalizedly fine adjustment to the selected models. It includes Reverse Switch, Travel Adjust, Sub Trim, Dual Rate and Exponential, Throttle Hold, Throttle Curve, Snap Roll, Differential setting, Balance setting, Gyro Sensor, Governor, Aileron to Rudder Mix, Elevator to Flap Mix, Rudder to Aileron/ Elevator Mix, Flap System, Aileron to Flaperon Mix, Pitch Curve, Program Mix, Monitor, Fail Safe, Trainer, and Timer. 3.
The interface contents two pages to show the current travel status of all the twelve channels. Touch the navigation mark of each item to increase or decrease corresponding travel adjustment amount. The adjustable range is 0.0-150.0%. The default setting is 100.0%. Click the icon to exit after finished. 3.3 Sub trim Sub Trim is used to make parallel movement of servos. It is recommended to adjust the servo bell crank if the servo is far away from its neutral point.
servo’s neutral point. The default neutral point is set at 0.0%. The adjustment range of each channel is shown as below: English Your language English Channel name Adjustment range Right elevator D62.5%-U62.5% Right aileron 1 R62.5%-L62.5% Throttle L62.5%-H62.5% Rudder R62.5%-L62.5% Left aileron 1 R62.5%- L62.5% Flap D62.5%- U62.5% Right aileron 2 R62.5%- L62.5% Left aileron 2 R62.5%- L62.5% AUX4 -62.5%- +62.5% AUX5 -62.5%- +62.5% Left elevator D62.5%- U62.5% AUX7 -62.5%- +62.
1) Channel selection Touch the navigation mark of Channel and expand a selectable list including Elevator, Aileron, and Rudder. Click the desired channel which will be shown in Channel. 2) Position selection Touch the navigation mark of Position and expand a selectable list including Pos 0, Pos 1, Pos 2, Pos 3, Pos 4, and Pos 5. Click the desired item which will be shown in Position. There will only show Pos 0, Pos 1, and Pos 2 in manual setting.
lower curves will being changed at the same time. If touch this mark, upper or lower curve will being changed. 4) Exponential adjustment It is possible to adjust the exponential output value of the servo at that point , which is set up in step “2) Position selection”, by touching the navigation mark of Exponential.
The settings for Normal Mode, Stun 1, Stunt 2, Stunt 3, Stunt 4, and Throttle Hold are available. But for Stunt 3 and Stunt 4, Flight Mode Extra Switch in Device Select of Mode Menu should be activated (Refer to “2.10 Device Select”), and Throttle Hold in Function Menu should be set as “Active” (Refer to “3.5 Throttle Hold” below). Touch the flight mode that you want to set as automatic operation, and an expansion list will be shown. Click the desired position.
Touch the navigation mark of Hold Status, and an expansion list will be shown as Inhibit and Active. Click Active, there appeared Switch, Hold Position, and Throttle Stick in the following interface. vv 1) Setting for Switch This item is impossible to be set. The default setting is HOLD SW. 2) Setting for Hold Position Touch the left navigation mark of the item Hold Position to decrease the position amount, whose minimum is -20.0%; touch the right to increase the position amount whose maximum is +50.
Setting method: Touch the navigation mark of Throttle Stick and an expansion list will be shown as Inhibit and Active. Click Active and pop up a dropdown menu of Cut Position. Touch the left navigation mark of Cut Position to decrease the amount whose minimum is 0.0%; touch the right mark to increase the amount whose maximum is 100.0%.
set as dual engines. Refer to Twin Engine at “2.12 Wing Type” Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu and then click the icon to enter the interface of Throttle Curve. An dropdown menu with “All Servos Hold?” pops up. Click OK for all the servos locked at the current statuses. Click Cancel for all the servos unlocked. 1) Channel setting After previously set up Twin Engine, touch the navigation mark of Channel and expand a list including Left Throttle and Right Throttle.
point you want to adjust. 5) Status setting Touch the navigation mark of Status and expand a list with Inhibit and Active. Click Inhibit for keeping the current value (the default setting is Inhibit); click Active for changing the above point’s value. Another item Output will be shown below after choosing Active. 6) Output setting Touch the left or right navigation mark of Output to decrease or increase, respectively, the output value. The adjustable range is from 0.0% to 100.0%.
English Your language Switch between Pos 0 and Pos 1 will be shown here by moving throttle stick. The set amount is the position of throttle stick as well as the switch point. The above set amount is the position of throttle stick as well as the switch point. 8) Switch selection When the item Throttle Stick is set in Inhibit, it is possible to switch between Pos 0 and Pos 1 by Switch. Touch the navigation mark of Switch and expand a dropdown menu including the selectable items in black.
Touch the navigation mark of Inhibit and expand two options: Inhibit and Active. A dropdown menu will be expanded after Active selected. There show such items as Channel, Value, Stick Position and the flight mode (if both Flight Mode Main Switch and Flight Mode Extra Switch should be previously set at Device Select in Model Menu, if the flight mode will be used. Refer to “2.10 Device Select”).
3) Flight mode selection It can be set in various flight modes whether or not to use the snap roll function. All the flight modes are shown at the bottom or interface. Click the flight mode you want. Click the icon to exit after finished. 3.8 Differential If want to use this function, Flaperon, DELTA, or 4-Aileron should be previously selected in Wing Type of Model Menu. Refer to “2.12 Wing Type”. A.
It is possible to switch by setting switch when differential is in use. Touch the navigation mark of Switch and expand a selectable list. Click the switch item, which you desire, to change “0” into “1”. If two or more switch items are selected, And should be chosen. Then click the navigation mark to return. Click the icon to exit after finished. B. Rudder differential setting V-Tail should be previously set in Wing Type of Model Menu if the rudder differential function is activated. Refer to “2.
3) Switch selection It is possible to switch by setting switch when differential is in use. Touch the navigation mark of Switch and expand a selectable list. Click the switch item, which you desire, to change “0” into “1”. If two or more switch items are selected, And should be chosen. Then click the navigation mark to return. Click the icon to exit after finished. C. Flap differential setting It should be previously set the flap dual channel function in Device Output at Model Menu (refer to “2.
3) Switch selection It is possible to switch by setting switch when differential is in use. 3.9 Balance This function can adjust the parameters of the two servos which are used in the dual channels. It should be previously chosen one of the these wing types of Flaperon, DELTA, 4 Aileron, and V Tail in Wing Type at Model Menu. Refer to “2.12 Wing Type”. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the icon to enter the interface of Balance.
2) Point parameter adjustment Touch the navigation mark of Point that you want to select, and pops up a dropdown menu including Inhibit and Active. Click Active for adjusting the value by touching the left or right navigation mark. 0% means no adjusting. A minus value means the amending direction is downward, and a plus value means the amending direction is upward. Click the icon to exit after finished. 3.
1) Mode selection Touch the navigation mark of Mode and expand into two options: Manual and Automatic. Select Manual. 5) Switch selection Touch the navigation mark of Switch and expand into five articles: FMODE SW, MIX SW, ELEV D/R, AILE D/R, and RUDD D/R. 6) Channel setting The default setting is AUX 2. It is possible to alter into other channels by choosing in the item of Device Output (refer to “2.11 Device Output”).
as well as Throttle Hold Switch is set as HOLD SW (Refer to “2.10 Device Select”). Click the left or right navigation mark of the flight mode, which you want to automatically adjust, to decrease or increase the amount of gyro gains, respectively. If the gyro you use has two modes of NOR or AVCS, when the amount is less than 50.0%, NOR mode is activated. The lesser the amount is, the bigger the gyro gain becomes. The default setting is 50.0%. Click the icon to exit after finished. 3.
3.12 Aileron to Rudder Mix This function is possible to execute the mix of aileron to rudder, which is controlled by switch. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the icon to enter the interface of Aileron to Rudder Mix. 1) Pos 0 Setting Touch the left or right navigation mark of Left to change the value, and leftward mix value of aileron to rudder will be changed. The mix direction will be revised by changing the symbol of plus or minus before the value.
Touch the navigation mark of Switch and expand a dropdown menu including some selectable items. Click the desired item and “0” before the item will be changed into “1”. If two or more items are selected, And should be selected. Then touch the navigation mark to return back. Click the icon to exit after finished. 3.13 Elevator to flap mix This function is used to execute the mix of elevator to flap.
1) Pos 0 setting Touch the left or right navigation mark of Up to change the value, and upward mix value of elevator to flap will be changed. The mix direction will be revised by changing the symbol of plus or minus before the value. The adjustable range is ±125%. Touch the left or right navigation mark of Down to change the value, and the downward mix value of elevator to flap will be changed. The mix direction will be revised by changing the symbol of plus or minus before the value.
Aileron/ Elevator Mix. 1) Elevator setting 1.1) Pos 0 setting: Touch the left or right navigation mark of Left at Pos 0 to change the value, and the leftward mix value of rudder to elevator will be changed. Touch the left or right navigation mark of Right at Pos 0 to change the value, and the l rightward mix value of rudder to elevator will be changed. The mix direction will be revised by changing the symbol of plus or minus before the value. The adjustable range is ±125%. 1.
Click the icon to exit after finished. 3.15 Flap system This function can modify some effects on elevator. It is possible to set three statuses of elevator and three statuses of flap, respectively, through three-way flap control switch. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the icon to enter Flap System. 1) Elevator setting There three options: 0: Normal, 1: Midpoint, and 2: Land. 1.
Touch the navigation mark of Normal to change the mix amount. It is possible to change the direction by altering D or U before the amount. The default setting is 0%. The adjustable range is U125% to D125%. 1.2) 1: Midpoint The setting is same as above. 1.2) 2: Land 1.3) The setting is same as above. 2) Flap setting The setting for Flap is same as Elevator. 3) Auto land Touch the navigation mark of Auto Land, and expand a dropdown menu including Inhibit and Active.
Switch, Normal, Midpoint, and Land. The selected item will be shown in the corresponding flight mode. Select Switch for manual control of landing. Click the icon to exit. 3.16 Aileron to flap mix This function can execute the mix of aileron to flap, and can also be set as switch. The flap dual channels should be previously set in Wing Type at Model Menu (Refer to “2.12 Wing Type”).
1) Pos 0 setting Touch the left or right navigation mark of Left at Pos 0 to change the leftward mix value of aileron to flap. Touch the left or right navigation mark of Right at Pos 0 to change the rightward mix value of aileron to flap. The mix direction will be revised by changing the symbol of plus or minus before the value. The adjustable range is ±125%. 2) Pos 1 setting The setting is same as the above.
Touch the icon to enter Function Menu and then click the icon to enter the interface of Pitch Curve. A dropdown menu with “All Servos Hold” will pop up. Click OK for holding all the current statuses of servos, and click Cancel for un-holding the current statuses. And the interface will show the current used channel and the current position statuses of switches. 1) Position setting Touch the navigation mark of Position and expand a sub menu with Pos 0 and Pos 1. Choose the desired position.
4) Status setting Touch the navigation mark of Status and expand a list with Inhibit and Active. Click Inhibit for keeping the value of the selected point. The default setting is Inhibit. The item of Output will pop up after clicking Active 5) Output setting Touch the left or right navigation mark of Output to decrease or increase, respectively, the output value. The adjustable range is ± 100%.
3.18 Program mix There are total eight sets of Program Mix. It is possible to freely set the channels and amounts which you want to select and amend, respectively. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click to enter the interface of Program Mix. Eight Program Mix names and their current statuses are shown (the factory default setting is Inhibit). Take Program Mix 1 as an example to show how to use. .
5) Slave channel setting Touch the navigation mark of Slave and expands a selectable dropdown menu. Click the desired channel which will be shown in Slave. 6) Gain setting Take an example of Elevator as Master channel. 3.1) Mix amount setting when elevator stick moved upward Touch left or right navigation mark of Up to decrease or increase, separately, the mix amount. It is possible to reverse mix direction through changing the plus or minus sign before amount. The adjustable range is ±125%. 3.
This function can make Slave begin to mix through switch from a certain point as the starting point. Touch the left or right navigation mark of Offset to decrease or increase, respectively, the mix amount. It is possible to reverse the offset direction through changing the plus or minus sign before amount. The adjustable range is ±125%. 7) Switch selection Touch the right navigation mark of Switch and pop up a dropdown menu which contains the adjustable items. Click the desired switch.
Touch the navigation mark of Point and expand a dropdown menu with nine points. Click the point you want to set, and then touch the navigation mark to return. 12) Status Touch the navigation mark of Status and expand a dropdown with two options of Inhibit and Active. Touch Inhibit for unchanging the current amount (the default setting is Inhibit); click Active for changing the amount. 13) Output Touch the left or right navigation mark of Output to decrease or increase, respectively, the output amount.
condition. The first one is to lock the last action data received; the second one is to execute the pre-set data which is pre-set. The default setting is Servo Hold. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click to enter the interface of Fail Safe. Take the item Elevator as an example to explain. Elevator setting: Touch the item Elevator and expand a sub-item in its right.
3.21 Trainer The training function can be practiced via two DEVO-12 equipments. Setting method: A) Data copy Using the wireless copy function of the two DEVO-12 transmitters, the model data saved in the trainer’s transmitter can be transmitted to the trainee’s to ensure the model parameters are exactly same. Regarding the copying method, refer to “2.4 Model Wireless Copy” B) Linkage Insert one end of the signal wire into DSC socket at the rear face of the trainee’s DEVO-12, and then turn on the power.
English Your language Linkage icon at trainer’s DEVO-12 English Your language DSC socket Two ends of digital signal wire Training status display: when the trainer’s icon becomes into “X”, the trainee stops flying and the trainer is working; when the trainer’s icon turns into “√”, the trainee is flying and the trainer is in leisure.
English Your language Trainee is off and trainer is working Trainee is working and trainer is off C) Usage method The training switch should be worked with the TRN training lever at the right top of DEVO-12. English Your language TRN: training lever If the trainer’s finger pulls the training lever TRN, a “√” is shown in the linkage icon; if the trainer releases his finger from the trainer lever, an “X” will be shown there.
Setting for training function channels Trainee is available to get full or part of flight control power to the aircraft model via setting the training function channel in the trainer’s DEVO-12. Below is the setting method: Touch the shortcut icon to enter Function Menu, and then touch in Function Menu access to Trainer screen. The available channels are shown below, and the current status of trainer switch TRN is also shown.
Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the icon to enter the interface of Timer. A) Setting for Timer 1 7) Timer 1 setting Touch the navigation mark of Timer 1 and expand a dropdown of Stopwatch and Countdown. Select the desired timing method. The timing range of stopwatch is from 0 to 59:59 (59 minutes 59 seconds).
Take countdown manner as an example to explain. 8) Switch selection Touch the navigation mark of Switch and get a selectable dropdown We can select the desired item but these items of SPS0 SW, SPS1 SW, SPS2, and SPS3 which should be previously set at Stick Position Switch at Model Menu (refer to “2.8 Stick Position Switch”). 9) Set time The settable countdown time range is from 00:05 to 59:55. 10) Interval This item offers the possibility to set the warning interval. It will warn once every interval time.
B) Setting for Timer 2 is same as that for timer 1. Touch the icon to exit after finished. Part four: Glider 1.
1.1 Language setting Touch the shortcut icon to enter System Menu and then touch to enter Language. Touch the language that you want to select. A “√” will be shown on the screen after selected. Then touch to save and exit. 1.2 Skin selection DEVO-12 offers three skins for your selection. Touch to enter System Menu and touch Touch the skin you desire and then touch User Manual for DEVO-12 to enter Skin. to exit.
1.3 Display Touch the shortcut icon to enter System Menu and then touch the icon to enter “Display”. Five items are available to be set. Below are the setting methods for them: 11) LCD brightness: it is possible to increase or decrease the LCD brightness by touching the navigation marks. The power consumption will be increased if the LCD is too bright and will the battery cruise duration will also be shortened. 12) LCD contrast: the contrast can be adjustable by touching the navigation marks.
Buzzer interface 9) Buzzer switch: touch the navigation mark at Buzzer Switch and pop up an alternative item: Off and On. If touching On, a drop-down menu is shown as the right upper. 10) Throttle stick: under Buzzer Switch is at the status of On, if Throttle Stick is set as “Active”, it will make a relative response of musical scale when moving the throttle stick. You can judge the position of the throttle stick according to the different musical scales. It is can be set as “Inhibit”.
The clock setting is grouped into Year, Month, Day, and Time. Touch the navigation marks, respectively, to make modifications. Touch to save and exit. Note: if incorrect turn on time or production time appears, one possibility is that the power supply for the clock is not enough. Replacing a new button cell is a must. The method for changing button cell: Turn off the power of your DEVO-12 and take off its battery pack. Use a cross screwdriver to remove the two fixing screws on the fixing board.
Cell size: CR 1220 3V English Your language Button cell holder Push outwards 1.6 TFT screen calibration Touch the icon to enter System Menu and then touch enter TFT Screen Calibration. to Click anywhere on the screen to start calibration with the touch pen, and then follow the indication to calibrate. It will automatically return to System Menu after the calibration is finished.
1.7 Stick mode Touch the icon to enter System Menu, and then touch the icon to enter Stick Mode. There are four stick modes from MODE 1 to MODE 4. Select the stick mode you desire and then touch the icon to exit. 1.8 Stick and lever Touch the icon to enter System Menu and then touch the icon to enter Stick and Lever. There are two items in the interface: Stick Direction and Stick & Lever Calibration. 5) Stick direction: there are four options: Elevator, Aileron, Throttle, and Rudder.
stick. The default setting is Normal. 6) Stick & lever calibration: if variance happened in sticks or levers, it would be calibrated via this option. Method for calibration: Click the display item of Start to enter the status of calibration, and Start will be turned into Stop. 2.
English Your language Normal Reverse Stick direction Stick & lever calibration Start Stop Calibration success Calibration error! Please try again! 2.4) Re-calibration: directly repeat the said steps 2.1 and 2.2 in the calibration failure interface. Touch the icon to exit. 1.9 Power amplifier The transmission output power of DEVO-12 is adjustable. It is divided into six grades from small to big.
1.10 About Touch the icon to enter System Menu and then touch to get access to the interface of About. You can check the versions of hardware and software. Click the icon to exit. 2.0 Model menu Model Menu manages all the model data saved in DEVO-12. It includes Model Select, Model Name, Model Copy, Model Transmit, Model Receive, Model Reset, Type Select, Trim System, Stick Position, Warning, Device Select, Device Output, Swash Type, and Fixed ID. 2.
Touch the model you desire. The selected model is changed in orange color. Then to exit. click the icon 2.2 Model name In the menu of Model Name, you can make a desired name for your model for long term storage. Its data can be directly withdrawn in the next flight. Repeat the step 2.1 Model Select to choose the model you want to name or save. And then touch the icon to exit. Click the icon to enter System Menu and then click the icon to get the interface of Model Name.
Touch the return key to clear up the old name. English Your language Gray stripe Touch the soft keyboard to input a new name. it is possible to switch between lowercase and uppercase by clicking the key Then touch . to exit. 2.3 Model copy Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and click Copy.
Choose the model you want to be copied as source model. The serial No. and model name of Source Model will be shown in the left side of the interface. Then touch the model in the right list where you want to locate the source model. The serial No. and name of the model you chose are shown under Dest Model in the lower left of interface as well as an enquire “Are you sure?” is popped up.
Click OK to copy. Otherwise click Cancel. Then the interface will automatically return to Model Menu. Click to save and exit. 2.4 Model wireless copy The model data between two DEVO-12 equipments can be wirelessly copied via Model Transmit and Model Receive in Model Menu 5) Model transmission Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then continue to click the icon to enter Model Transmit. Choose the source model which will be transmitted. The serial No.
Click OK for transmission or Cancel for rejection. Enquiry “Transmitting ……” appears after clicking OK. Touch the icon information to exit. 6) Model receiving Touch the shortcut icon to enter Model Menu and then touch the icon to enter the interface of Model Receive. Enquiry information “Are you sure?” is shown in the center of the interface. Click Ok for receiving or Cancel for rejection. “Connecting ……” and “Receiving ……” will be shown in series in the interface.
Choose the save position in the right name list by touching. Enquiry information “Are you sure?” is shown after clicking the save position. Click OK for save and the current interface will automatically return to Mode Menu. Click Cancel for rejection. Touch the icon to exit. 2.5 Model reset All the model data can be restored to factory settings via Model Reset. Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then click to enter Model Reset.
Touch ‘All Models’ in Model Reset interface. Then ‘’All Models” and enquiry “Are you sure?” appear in the left side. Click OK for reset, or Cancel for rejection. Method for single reset: Touch the upper or lower navigation mark to move the scroll bar, and then choose the model you wants to restore in the model name list. The selected model’s name and serial No., and enquiry “It is in use! Are you sure?” appear in the left side. Click OK for reset, or Cancel for rejection. Click the icon to exit. 2.
Select. Choose the model type and then touch the icon to exit. 2.7 Trim system Trim System is able to finely tune the following six items, respectively: elevator, aileron, rudder, throttle, left trim, and right trim. The trim range is covered from 1 to 20 grades (factory default is set at 4). It is convenient to subtly modify the pitch by adjusting the trim range. Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then click to enter Trim System. Touch the corresponding navigation mark to change the trim value.
means the trim is always working although the corresponding stick stays anywhere. “Limited” means the trim is out of working when the corresponding stick is at maximum position. 2.8 Stick position The stick can be used as a switch. The turn-on or turn-off position at which the stick stays can also be set up. Method for setting: to enter Model Menu and then click Touch the icon to enter Stick Position Switch. Click the navigation mark of Switch. It pops up a drop-down menu: SPS0, SPS1, SPS2, and SPS3.
English Your language Stick position switch Switch Channel Inhibit Elevator Aileron Throttle Rudder Choose the channel which will be set as switch. At the same time, “Position” and the status of turn-on or turn-off appear under the item Channel. The current status of turn-on or turn-off will be shown on the right top corner.
English Your language Switch status “Position” and switch status appear under “Channel” Click the icon to exit after the setting finished. 2.9 Warning This function can set the warning for unsafety of which stick, switch status, or flight mode stay at the position while turning on the device, or is used as start-up warning in special purpose. The factory default is set Throttle Stick as Active, High direction at 10.0% Position, set flight mode as Stunt, and set Throttle Hold at on position.
Setting method: 5) setting Throttle stick as warning Click the navigation mark of Throttle Stick in the interface Warning. It expands into Inhibit and Active. If clicking Inhibit, the dropdown menu is retracted. If clicking Active, it will expand into On and Position. It can set the throttle stick is at high position or low position when startup is warning. Set the warning level by changing the percentage in Position, whose setting value is ranged from 0.0 to 100.0%.
13) Flight Mode Main Switch Touch the navigation mark of Flight Mode Main Switch to expand into a dropdown menu. Choose the mode switch you desire. The factory default setting is FMOD SW. 14) Flight Mode Extra Switch Refer to “1) Flight Mode Main Switch”. 15) Stunt Trim Select There are two modes: Common and Flight Mode. In Common mode all the trim values to which various sticks are relative put equally effects on all the flight modes.
18) Hovering Throttle Refer to “1) Flight Mode Main Switch”. 2.11 Device Output Device output is composed of eight items. It can set up output switches and select the usage of levers, respectively. It can also activate, inhibit or use other functions. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then click to enter Device Output. There are eight items to be adjustable. They are Gear, Pitch, AUX2, AUX3, AUX4, AUX5, AUX6, and AUX7.
English Your language Touch navigation mark Expansion of GEAR SW Touch the right column navigation mark of Gear. Pop up an expansion including Inhibit, Active, Gyro, Governor, and Pitch 2. Touch the desired item. The default setting is Active. English Your language Right column navigation mark Expansion list 8) Flap There will show the switch option only after the right column of Flap is selected. Touch the right column of Flap and expand a dropdown menu including Inhibit, Active, and System.
2.1) If choose Inhibit or Active, the expansion menu will include these items: FMOD SW, MIX SW, ELEV D/R, AILE D/R, RUDD D/R, Left Trim, and Right Trim. The default setting is Inhibit. Select the desired item as the flap switch. 2.2) If choose System, it is impossible to set in Flap. 9) AUX 2 Touch the left column navigation mark of AUX 2. Pop up an expansion list including SPS0 SW, SPS1 SW, SPS2 SW, SPS3 SW, Left Trim, Right Trim, and AUX2 Lever. Touch the desired item.
Touch the right column navigation mark of AUX 2, and expands a list including Inhibit, Active, Gyro, Governor, and Pitch 2. Click the desired item. The default setting is Active. Then continue to set other items. 10) AUX 3 Touch the left column navigation mark of AUX 3, and expands a list including AUX3 Lever, AUX4 Lever, AUX5 Lever, AUX6 Knob, AXU7 Knob. Touch the desired item. The factory default setting is AUX3 Lever.
Click the right column navigation mark of AUX3, and see a expansion list including Inhibit, Active, Gyro, Governor, and Pitch 2. Choose the desired item. The factory fault setting is Active. Then continue to set up other items. 11) AUX 4 Refer to “4) AUX 4”. 12) AUX 5 Refer to “4) AUX 4”. 13) AXU6 Refer to “4) AUX 4”. Click the icon to exit. 2.12 Wing type The Wing Type includes V-Tail, Tip Ailerons, Dual Spoilers.
Touch the icon to enter Model Menu, and then click the icon to enter the interface of Wing Type. 1) V-Tail setting Touch the navigation mark of –Tail, and expand a sub menu including two options of Inhibit and Active. Select the desired wing type. The default setting is Inhibit. 2) Tip Ailerons setting The setting is same as the above. 3) Dual Spoilers setting The setting is same as the above.
Setting method: 4.1) channel setting: Touch navigation mark of Channel and expand a popup including Elevator, Rudder, and Flap. Click the desired item. 4.2) Mate setting Touch the navigation mark of Mate and expand a popup with Inhibit and the items shown in Device Output. Select the desired item. Note: the selected channels are shown in grey and are not selectable.
4.3) Trim setting Touch the navigation mark of Trim and expand a popup including Inhibit, Left Trim, Right Trim, AUX2 Lever, AUX3 Lever, AUX4 Lever, AUX5 Lever, AUX6 Knob, and AUX7 Knob. Select the item you want to use. to exit. Click the icon 2.13 Fixed ID This setting will bind DEVO-12 and its receiver in a unique corresponding relationship. It will greatly speed up the time of automatic binding when DEVO-12 powered on.
English Your language Navigation mark Touch the navigation mark of the item ID Code Setting. It will expand into two statuses: Off and On. A series of random digits will be shown below after touching On.
English Your language Mini soft keyboard The new ID digits can be modified by touching the mini soft keyboard. Touch Match after the new ID is already set. An enquiry interface of “Are you sure?” pop up. “ID Code Match … …” will be shown after touching OK.
receiver will flash slowly. This means the fixed ID code has been cancelled. Pull out BIND PLUG. DEVO-12 also needs to make relative cancellation and reversion after the fixed ID in receiver is cleared out. In the main interface touch the icon to enter Model Menu and then touch to enter Fixed ID. Touch ID Code Setting to expand the navigation mark into two statues On and Off. Touch Off. Then touch to exit. 3.
There show all the reverse switches’ statuses of travel channels. Touch the desired item to reverse its current status. The status includes two types: Normal and Reverse. The default setting is Normal. Touch the icon to exit after finished. 3.2 Travel adjust Touch the icon to enter Function Menu and then click the icon to enter the interface of Servo Adjust. The interface contents two pages to show the current travel status of all the twelve channels.
3.3 Sub trim Sub Trim is used to make parallel movement of servos. It is recommended to adjust the servo bell crank if the servo is far away from its neutral point. The excessive usage of sub trim may damage the servo. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu and then click the icon to enter the interface of Sub Trim. Touch the navigation mark of the desired item to adjust the amount for rectifying the servo’s neutral point. The default neutral point is set at 0.0%.
Left elevator D62.5%- U62.5% AUX7 -62.5%- +62.5% Note: the model names shown will be different with the selected channels different. Click the icon to exit after finished. 3.4 Dual rate and exponential It is possible to use D/R switch to control over the dual rate of elevator, aileron, and rudder after the function of Dual Rate and Exponential is set up. The setting range is 0-125%.
If touching the navigation mark for just one item to amend the dual rate value, the dual rate of the corresponding servo will be changed in one direction, while the curve will being changed in one direction at the right graph. If touching the navigation mark for both items to amend the dual rate value, the dual rate of the corresponding servo will be changed while the curve will being changed at the same time, shown at the right graph. The default setting is 100%.
If touching the navigation mark for just one item to amend the dual rate value, the dual rate of the corresponding servo will be changed in one direction, while the curve will being changed in one direction at the right graph. If touching the navigation mark for both items to amend the dual rate value, the dual rate of the corresponding servo will be changed while the curve will being changed at the same time, shown at the right graph. The default setting is Line.
Touch the navigation mark of the desired item and expand a popup with the selectable positions. Select the position you desire. And then this switch is only controlled by the corresponding D/R lever. Click the icon to exit. 3.5 Motor hold The motor hold can be switched after the function is used. The setting range of motor hold is from -10% to 100%. This function should be previously set the item Motor in Device Output at Model Menu, which is used as Spoiler Stick and is activated. Refer to “2.
1) Hold Position setting Touch the left or right navigation mark of Hold Position to decrease or increase, respectively, the amount. The adjustable range is from -10.0% to 100.0%. the default setting is 0.0%. 2) Switch select Touch the switch you want and a “√” will be shown in its left. If two or more switches are chosen, the item And should be selected. Touch the icon to exit. 3.6 Flaperon mix This function is used to mix Aileron to Flaperon, or mix Elevator to Flaperon.
1) Flap Lever Offset setting This function can be used to set the neutral point of Flaperon servos. Touch the left or right navigation mark of Flap Lever Offset to decrease or increase, respectively, amount. The adjustable range is ±100%. It is possible to change the offset direction by changing the sign before the amount. 2) Flight Mode setting Flight Mode at Device Select should be previously chosen before using this function (refer to “2.10 Device Select”).
Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the icon to enter the interface of Camber System. 1) Flight Mode setting The flight mode should be previously activated in “Device Select” before using this function (refer to “2.10 Device Select”). Touch the navigation mark of Flight Mode and expand a popup, where you can select the desired flight mode.
The flap dual channels should be previously set in Wing Type (refer to “2.12 Wing Type”). Touch the navigation mark of L- or R-Flap to change the position of L- or R- Flap with a range of ± 100%. It is possible to alter the direction of L- or R-aileron via changing the character of “R” or “L” before the amount. 4) L- or R-Tip Aileron setting The tip aileron should be previously set at Wing Type (refer to “2.12 Wing Type”).
In this function, the left or right rudder in V Tail will produce differential gearshift. V-Tail should be previously set in Wing Type at Model Menu (refer to “2.12 Wing Type”). Touch the left or right navigation mark of Rudder to decrease or increase, respectively, the value with a range of ± 100%. The bigger the value is, the bigger the differential is. 1.3) Flap setting Flap Dual channels should be previously set at Wing Type in Model Menu (refer to “2.12 Wing Type”).
1) Channel selection Touch the navigation mark of Channel and expand a sub menu and select the desired item. 2) Point setting Touch the navigation mark of the point which you want to adjust, and expand a sub menu with Inhibit and Active. Click Active for adjusting, and then touch its navigation mark to change the value with a range of ± 100%. The default setting is 0%. The minus value means the amending direction is downward, and the plus value means upward. Click the icon to exit. 3.
English Your language The default setting is Automatic The channel selected as gyro sensitivity adjustment is shown here Five flight modes Setting method: Touch the left or right navigation of the flight mode you want to adjust to decrease or increase, respectively, the value with a range of 0.0% - 100.0%. The bigger the value is, the bigger the gyro sensitivity is. The default setting is 50.0%. If a gyro with NOR and AVCS is used, NOR will work when the value is less than 50.
to enter the interface of Rudder to Spoiler Mix. Touch the left or right navigation mark of the flight mode you desired to decrease or increase, respectively, the gain with a range of 0.0 – 100.0%. the default setting is 0.0%. Touch the icon to exit. 3.12 Aileron to rudder mix This function aims at mixing the rudder when operating the aileron. The mix value can be respectively set in each flight mode. But the flight mode should be previously set at Device Select in Model Menu (refer to “2.
1) Elevator stick setting This function is that this point will become the cut-off point whether to mix if the elevator stick position is set at one point. When the elevator stick is moved down from this point, the mix will be cancelled; while the elevator stick is moved up from this point, the mix will be activated. Touch the left or right navigation mark of Elevator Stick to decrease or increase, respectively, the value with a range of D1 – 100%.
Touch the navigation mark of Right to change the rightward mix value of aileron to rudder. It is possible to alter the mix direction via changing the sign before the value. The adjustable mix is ± 125%. Click the icon to exit. 3.13 Elevator to flap mix This function aims at mixing flap when operating elevator stick. It can be respectively set in each flight mode, which should be previously set at Device Select in Mode Menu (refer to “2.10 Device Select”).
3.14 Aileron to flap mix This function aims at mixing flap when operating aileron stick. It can be respectively set in each flight mode. But the flight mode should be previously set at Device Select in Mode Menu (refer to “2.10 Device Select”), and the flap dual channels should also be previously activated at Wing Type in Mode Menu (refer to “2.12 Wing Type”). Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the icon to enter the interface of Aileron to Flap Mix.
Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the icon to enter the interface of Flap to Tip Aileron Mix. There are total five flight modes. The corresponding flight mode should be previously set at Device Select in Mode Menu (refer to “2.10 Device Select”). Touch the navigation mark of Left in the flight mode you desire to change the flap mix value when moving the aileron stick leftward. It is possible to alter the mix direction via changing the sign before the value.
Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the icon to enter the interface of Flap Rate. Touch the navigation mark of Up to change the flap rate when flap moving upward. It is possible to alter the direction by changing the sign before the value. The adjustable range is 125%, and the default setting is 0%. Touch the navigation mark of Down to change the flap rate when flap moving downward. It is possible to alter the direction by changing the sign before the value.
1) Spoiler stick setting When the spoiler stick is set at one certain point, this point will become the cut-off point whether to brake. The mixing will be working when the spoiler stick is being moved to this point from down to up. The spoiler stick position will be set through touching the navigation mark of Spoiler to change the value. The adjustable range is 0.0-100.0%. The default value is 100.0%. 2) Mix value setting Mix value setting for brake to the corresponding item is shown as below: 2.
Touch the navigation mark of Switch and expand a selectable list shown as below. Touch the desired switch item to make “0” turn into “1”. If two or more switches are chosen, the item And should be selected. Touch the icon to exit. 3.18 Program mix There are total eight sets of Program Mix. It is possible to freely set the channels and amounts which you want to select and amend, respectively. Setting method: Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click to enter the interface of Program Mix.
Touch the item Normal in Program Mix 1 and expands an enquiry “All Servos Hold?” Click OK for all the servos will be locked at the current statuses; click Cancel for unlocked. Enter the next interface after clicking. 7) Mater channel setting Touch the navigation mark of Master and expands a selectable dropdown menu. After clicking the desired channel the channel name will be shown in Master. 8) Slave channel setting Touch the navigation mark of Slave and expands a selectable dropdown menu.
9) Gain setting Take an example of Elevator as Master channel. 3.1) Mix amount setting when elevator stick moved upward Touch left or right navigation mark of Up to decrease or increase, separately, the mix amount. It is possible to reverse mix direction through changing the plus or minus sign before amount. The adjustable range is ±125%. 3.2) Mix amount setting when elevator stick moved downward Touch left or right navigation mark of Down to decrease or increase, separately, the mix amount.
unlocked. Enter the next interface after clicking. 15) Master channel setting Touch the navigation mark of Master and expand a selectable dropdown menu. Select the desired channel and its name will be shown in Master. Click the navigation mark of Master to return to the interface of Program Mix 1. 16) Slave channel setting Touch the navigation mark of Slave and expand a selectable dropdown menu. Select the desired channel and its name will be shown in Slave.
3.19 Monitor This function can display the current statuses and positions of all the channels’ outputs, and check the current working status of each channel. Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the icon to enter the interface of Monitor for checking the current working status of each channel. Click to the icon exit after finished. 3.20 Fail safe There are two possibilities for use if the transmission signal is under abnormal condition.
Take the item Elevator as an example to explain. Elevator setting: Touch the item Elevator and expand a sub-item in its right. Click the left or right navigation mark to decrease or increase, respectively, the position amount which centers on the neutral point of servo. The setting methods for other channels are same as above. Click the icon to exit after finished. Note: checking whether all the actions when fail safe happened are correct is a must after the setting is finished.
Model Wireless Copy” B) Linkage Insert one end of the signal wire into DSC socket at the rear face of the trainee’s DEVO-12, and then turn on the power. A linkage icon will be shown on the boot screen. Find out the trainee’s model data. English Your language Linkage icon at trainee’s icon Turn on the power of the trainer’s DEVO-12. Find out the trainee’s model data, and let the trainer’s DEVO-12 fly the aircraft model normally. Then turn off the power.
Linkage icon at trainer’s DEVO-12 English Your language DSC socket Two ends of digital signal wire Training status display: when the trainer’s icon becomes into “X”, the trainee stops flying and the trainer is working; when the trainer’s icon turns into “√”, the trainee is flying and the trainer is in leisure.
The training switch should be worked with the TRN training lever at the right top of DEVO-12. English Your language TRN: training lever If the trainer’s finger pulls the training lever TRN, a “√” is shown in the linkage icon; if the trainer releases his finger from the trainer lever, an “X” will be shown there. Setting for training function channels Trainee is available to get full or part of flight control power to the aircraft model via setting the training function channel in the trainer’s DEVO-12.
English Your language Current status of Trainer Switch (TRN SW) All channels available to be used Touch the channel(s) which you desire to grant to trainee. The channel(s) you have touched will be activated as “Active”. The channels which are not granted to trainee keep inhibited. The default setting is “Inhibit”. Touch to save and exit after finished. 3.22 Timer There are two timers which can be set as stopwatch and countdown, respectively. Each timer can be operated by switch or by shortcut.
Touch the icon to enter Function Menu, and then click the icon to enter the interface of Timer. A) Setting for Timer 1 13) Timer 1 setting Touch the navigation mark of Timer 1 and expand a dropdown of Stopwatch and Countdown. Select the desired timing method. The timing range of stopwatch is from 0 to 59:59 (59 minutes 59 seconds). Stopwatch view: Countdown view: Take countdown manner as an example to explain.
We can select the desired item but these items of SPS0 SW, SPS1 SW, SPS2, and SPS3 which should be previously set at Stick Position Switch at Model Menu (refer to “2.8 Stick Position Switch”). 15) Set time The settable countdown time range is from 00:05 to 59:55. 16) Interval This item offers the possibility to set the warning interval. It will warn once every interval time. The adjustable range is from 00.05 to 05:00. The default setting is Inhibit.
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