Introducing the Optic Sport Introducing the Optic Sport Congratulations! You now own a basic, but unusually versatile and powerful, 6-Channel programmable RC transmitter. The Optic Sport is all the radio you need to fly most types of fixed-winged aircraft-from standard trainers to flying wings to 3-D aerobatic models to sailplanes (both powered or pure)-as well as most classes of helicopters.
Flying Safely Charge the Batteries! Before we dive into the programming and use of the Optic Sport, let's charge the batteries. Be careful if you do choose to use a field charger on your batteries. A fast-charger may overcharge the batteries, causing overheating and a premature failure. Never charge your transmitter or receiver battery at a rate higher than the batteries capacity. For example, the capacity of your Optic 6 Sport's 7.
Optic Sport In-Flight Controls Optic Sport Programming Switches and Buttons SAFETY NOTE: If you hear the radio suddenly begin to emit a steady beep, it means that the system voltage has dropped down to 6.6 volts. Land as soon as the runway is clear so you can switch the radio off and recharge its battery. (See the battery charging sidebar AT DIRECTION).
Receiver-Servo Connection List Joystick Right-hand joystick "SW-2" switch RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT LEFT RIGHT Front View DOWN DOWN Rx. Ch.
Transmitter Displays and Messages Warning Display (Low voltage) The Tip Sheet If this is your first AirplaneĀ” If this is your first model Airplane, here are a few tips that will streamline your experience in programming it. This will make more sense after you read through the manual. Refer back to this section when you are ready to begin the setup: When the battery's voltage drops to 6.6 volts, this number starts blinking on the screen and the transmitter begins to steadily beep.
Transmitter Displays and Messages 4. Configure the countdown timer: Now you are at the TIMER menu item with a number blinking away at you-its 10 (minutes) by default. If you want to set a timer value, go to AT DIRECTION for more information on using the timer function. Otherwise, move down to the next menu item. 5. Select the control's Mode configuration: Under the word "MODE", the number "2" is blinking by default.
EPA (End Point Adjustment) Setting up End Points EPA (End Point Adjustment) 1 6 The EPA function is used to set (or limit) the travel of each servo, and may be set anywhere from 0% and 125% for each travel direction. Reducing the percentage settings reduces the total servo throw in that direction. The EPA function is normally used to prevent any servos from binding at the ends of their travel.
D/R (Dual Rate) If this is your first computer radio, you may have never been introduced to dual rates before. Dual rates-which allow you to reduce the travel of the aileron, elevator and rudder servos with the flick of one switch (SW-2 on the Optic Sport) are often used to tone down the control throws when flying at higher speeds-without this ability, its possible to be really gentle with the controls and yet still over-control a fast-moving model.
P MIX (Programmable Mix) In this screen you can activate the ability of the Optic 6 Sport to create a custom-made, programmable mix of any two servo channels in which one servo is electronically "slaved" to another. This is a relatively advanced function. The program also provides a way to change the value of the response of the slave servo to that of the master.
ELVN (Elevon mix) P MIX (Programmable Mix) Setting up flaperons Setting up a V-Tail Setting up a rudder-to-aileron mix 1) Activate the program by pushing both DATA buttons-the "Inh" symbol changes to the default 100% value. With your model turned on, test the ailerons by moving the joystick to the right and to the left: To the right, the right-hand aileron should go up while the left-hand aileron goes down. If this isn't happening, go to the S REV screen and reverse the offending aileron.
P MIX (Programmable Mix) Setting up an Elevator-to-Flap mix CAMB (Wing camber) 1. In the E-F screen, activate the function by pressing both DATA buttons simultaneously. The "Inh" symbol disappears and is replaced with a percentage value (100% is the default). 2. Now hold the right-hand joystick all the way back (for full up elevator) and then, as you watch your model, change the value to gain the amount of down-flap movement you want at full up-elevator.
P MIX (Programmable Mix) 4. To establish a second set of dual rates for the ailerons in flight condition mode ST1, move the switch SW-3 to the back of the case: ST1 appears. Now set a dual rate when the switch SW-2 in the "0" position and then in the "1" position. 5. To establish a third set of dual rates for the ailerons in flight condition mode ST2, move the switch SW-3 to the front of the case: ST2 appears. Now set a dual rate when the switch SW-2 in the "0" position and then in the "1" position.
Servo Connection List Initial Menu feature review for GLID programming The following item is located in the Initial Menu as described on page XX.
Servo Connection List This is the Main Function Menu screen (instead of FLPN in the ACRO baseline) where you can activate the aileron servo plugged into channel 5 to create flaperons.
Servo Connection List 3. Now scroll back up to the CAMB screen with an EDIT button and move the switch SW-3 toward you to the "launch" mode position. Turn your model on so you can watch the control surfaces move. 4. With CH 1 blinking, change the servo's travel value with a DATA button until the right wing's aileron comes up to the airfoil's reflex position. (Note: Ask the manufacturer of your glider for their recommendation for reflex-and thermal-trailing edge positions).
Model Setup Menu Programming Helicopter Controls and Switch Assignments The Tip Sheet If this is your first HeliĀ” If this is your first model Helicopter, here are a few tips that will streamline your experience in programming it. This will make more sense after you read through the manual. Refer back to this section when you are ready to begin the setup: 1. Start with the correct Swash plate setting for your Heli in the Initial Setup Menu. 2.
Helicopter Controls and Switch Assignments Helicopter Functions Map Helicopter Setup Example 15 Volage/Timer Display Normal Display Mode Helicopter Controls and Switch Assignments The Two fundamental types of power: Electric and Glow Press both Edit Displa EPA End Point Adjust (servo travels) 27 End Point Adjust [EPA] D/R Dual Rates 27 Dual Paste Set [D/R] EXP Exponential Settings 28 Expon ential [EXP] STRM Subtrim(Netural settings) 28 SREV SERVO Reverse 29 P.
T.CV Throttle Curve Helicopter Controls and Switch Assignments The throttle & pitch curves are tied to the position of the Throttle You can get a linear response by making the five settings line up / Collective stick, and are specified at five points labeled 1through as shown above. But if you want 5 below. These "curves" are really straight lines connecting the another shape, you're free to do it.
Helicopter Controls and Switch Assignments Using Gyro Settings RVMX Revolution Mix 1. Press one of the Up Down EDIT buttons repeatedly to get to the GYRO menu. To begin with, the function is inhibited. Press one of the CURSOR buttons to activate it. Once activated, it's set to 50% in all four flight modes. The revolution mixing function mixes pitch commands into rudder (pitch rudder) in order to suppress the torque generated by changes in the main rotor's pitch angle and rotational speed.
Helicopter Controls and Switch Assignments 4. Call up the swash screen by repeatedly pressing one of the Up Down EDIT buttons until the SWAH window appears. The function is automatically active when you select 120' mixing in the model setup menu. 5. If all the servos raise the swash with increasing collective, go to the next step. If they lower the swash, press the CURSOR Right button twice to get to the collective setting menu (the arrow appears over the number 6).
Radio Installation Notes Vibration and Waterproofing Switch Harness Installation The receiver contains precision electronic parts. Be sure to avoid vibration, shock, and temperature extremes. For protection, wrap the receiver in the provided "Flight Preserver" foam rubber, or use some other vibration-absorbing materials.