PHOTON - Setup & Transmitter Mixes
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2012
- The final video in the Photon series. This will give some suggestions for control surface trim positions and throws. I also detail some of the transmitter mixes and ESC settings that are useful for this plane.
Equipped with full-span flaperons, the Photon benefits from certain mixes that enhance yaw stability and allow controlled application of the flaperons as lift-enhancing, lift-suppressing, and roll-inducing control surfaces. These include:
rudder - aileron mixing
flap - elevator mixing
flaperon & spoileron settings
aileron differential
I also discuss elevator - throttle mixing, ESC brake setting, and range testing.
Note that in this video I refer to these transmitter mixes in a "slave-to-master" relationship, which means for example "rudder-to-aileron" mix means the rudder movement follows the aileron input. The nomenclature of the mixed inputs may vary between transmitter brands. Be sure to check the documentation and understand the actual relationship between the channels or inputs you are mixing.
The basic version of the Photon does quite well for general sport flying with flaperons. Another fine option would be to equip a Photon with true inboard flaps and dedicated outboard ailerons. This obviates the need for many of these transmitter mixes and improves certain aspects of performance but does add some complexity and weight in the form of more servos, wiring, control horns, etc. 
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OH NO!!! Final video?! Never say that Ed!! The Photon will live forever!
The reason you lose signal with your body between the tx and rx is because you're such a magnetic guy (you knew that, right...?).
I'm learning new things with every video you make. Thank You!!
That's a huge compliment, and I'm glad you're having fun with it. Scratchbuilding sure is a blast.
Great video as always. As a noobie I really appreciate your videos. I got some foam board tonight and I'm thinking I will start with the Axon as my first build. Thanks again.
Wow I had no idea these functions were even possible ,I have so much to learn . Thanks for being such a great teacher. By the way my Axon build is nearly finished just waiting for a couple more parts to arrive.I will video the maiden flight and post it when compleate.Thanks for opening my eyes to a great hobby.
Great info Ed. This has really been a superb series. Hats off to ya!
That is another way of saying it. This plane definitely has aileron differential set and functioning. The appearance to the contrary must be perception in the video.
So far I would have to defer to the original builders of the 2 biplanes in the contest. MrCCMtnhill gave a bit of a tour of his plane in the contest video. I do plan on making a biplane part of the EA fleet, but it's a few designs down the pipe. I say go ahead and make one up yourself if you're itching to!
Ed awsome video. You have given me another aspect to learn and I love that. can't wait to use some of this on my 40" ws Noob Tube. thanks and keep the videos coming.
Easy Thumbs up on once again a fantastic and informative video! thanks for sharing :)
ok. thank you. i'll figure it out. your videos are very detailed, so it should be relatively easy.
Excellent series of videos on the Photon! Keep 'em coming. I'm working on a "stock" Axon right now, but will definitely be building a Photon. Any plans to build a bi-plane? I recall that a bi-plane won your build contest. Where can I get more info on how to build it?
Hiii. Iam. Big fan of you
My main receiver has one antenna mostly vertical and the other transverse, the satellite receiver has one pointing rearward and one pointing down. I figure the only orientation you can kind of count on being consistent more often than not is the vertical. Lateral antenna elements are definitely always going to be misoriented at least some of the time. Great excuse for satellite receivers.
i have a spektrum dx6i. do you have a video/link that would help me program all my settings for this model? i'm new and just am not that great at navigating through all the settings on the tx
Great video, I just wish it was for the AXN and the Turnigy 9X TX because I cannot figure out how to setup those mixes with them. Thanks
I don't use the DX6i but I'm sure there are videos and tutorials out there. I did explore around a DX6i once that belongs to a friend and it seemed relatively easy.
Thanks very much for your videos! I'm a noob and my setup is a 2.4GHz Futaba 14MZ ... I can't seem to find where Futaba makes satellite receivers ... can you point me at some ... or, how they might be set up?
I use one 2200mAh 3 cell at 180g. I suppose you could put one more in there, pushed rearward up under the wing, at the CG. That would be a lot of battery!
On your differential ailerons it appears you are using more down than up, this is exactly opposite the way full scale aircraft are set up. Differential aileron is used to minimize adverse yaw, down aileron adds more drag than lift, tending to increase adverse yaw, so the down movement is limited while the up movement remains full travel.
but will it thermal?
Sorry, I am completely naive to Futaba. But I'm sure a little searching will find what you seek.
Probably OK, certainly not as good as a dedicated sailplane. I'm a noob in this arena.