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1. 26 Servo Reversing REVR cceccecseeseeteeteees 27 Dual Rates ACRO ceececccesseesteeeteeeeeeeeeeees 28 Exponential Settings EXPO ACRO 29 Dual Rates HELI ec eeeecesseesteesteeteeeeeeeees 30 Exponential Settings EXPO HELL 32 End Point Adjustment PPA 33 Trim Settings TRIM ceccecsesseeeteeeteeereeees 34 Sub Trims GSTRM 36 Airplane Only Programming Programmable Mix 1 and 2 PMX 1 and PMIX 2 ACRO ONLY sennome nannaa 37 Wing Type Selection ACRO only 38 Flaperon mixing FLPR ACRO only 39 Flap trim FLTR ACRO only eee 41 V tail mixing V TL ACRO only 42 Elevon mixing ELVN ACRO only 43 Throttle Curve T CV ACRO only 44 Pitch Curve P CV ACRO only eeeee 45 Helicopter Only Programming Normal throttle curve function N TH HELI OLY Jerina ERE E 47 Normal pitch curve N PI HELI only 48 Idle Up throttle curve function I TH HELI On eeneg 49 Pitch Curve Idle UP I PI HELI only 51 Throttle hold function HOLD HELI only 52 Pitch Curve Hold H PI HELI only 53 Revolution Mixing REVO HELI only 54 Gyro mixing function GYRO HELI only 55 Swash to throttle mixing SW T HELI only 57 Swash Ring RINOG cccecceeseeceesteesteesteeteeees 57 Swashplate type selection and Swash AFR SWSH HELI one 58
2. To utilize the trainer function the appropriate trainer cord available separately and a second Futaba transmitter usually provided by your flight instructor or R C club will be required When two radios are connected with the trainer cord they are both capable of operating the model but it s usually best for the instructor to hold the radio that has been setup for the plane to be flown as it is already programmed to fly the model When the instructor holds the trainer switch on his radio the student will have control When the instructor wishes to regain control he simply releases the switch Trainer cord Instructor s TX Student s TX Trainer cord 6 10C 9C 7C 6EX 4EX Micro type for 12FG 14MZ 12Z 12FG 8FG 6J 14MZ 12Z 12FG 8FG 10C 9C 6 Micro type 7C 6EX 4EX If connecting the T6J 2 4GHz to another T6J 2 4GHz with the small square micro trainer jack use the micro to micro MM TC trainer cord FUTM4415 Never connect the T6J 2 4GHz trainer system with Futaba radios that have the large round DIN connector type as it will cause your T6J 2 4GHz to malfunction The T6J 2 4GHz transmitter may be connected to another T6J 2 4GHz or any T4EX T6EXA TIC T12Z T14MZ FX 40 series transmitter To use the trainer function 1 It is best for the instructor to use the transmitter that is already set up for the model to be flown 2 If the student s radio has PCM PPM capabilit
3. mixing 5 Push the DATA INPUT lever upward for 0 5 seconds This will cause the flashing INH display to change to a flashing ON display The mixing is now on 6 Adjust the aileron travel To do so press the SELECT key to display the CH1 and flashing sign Use the DATA INPUT lever to set the percentage of elevator travel rate The values are adjustable from 100 to 100 7 Adjust the elevator channel s travel Press the SELECT key to display the CH2 and flashing sign Use the DATA INPUT lever to set the percentage of rudder travel rate The values are adjustable from 100 to 100 8 Once this mix has been activated move the servos to their full extremes to make certain they are not overdriving the controls If necessary adjust the linkages to achieve the correct control throws Note It is important to ensure that no binding occurs when providing full elevator and full aileron inputs This will maximize the inputs from both channels and provide you with the worst case scenario 9 Press and hold the END button to exit the programming menu Throttle Curve T CV ACRO only The throttle curve T CV function is designed to optimize the engine or throttle response in relation to the throttle stick position Throttle Curve programming allows the T6J s throttle control to vary from that of a linear control That is the servo position doesn t have to match the input from the t
4. end points are as near to 100 as possible If the EPA values must be set below 70 or above 120 to get the desired throw you should strongly consider changing the pushrod 33 connections so the values can be set closer to 100 When the EPA is set to 100 the maximum servo throw for channels 1 2 3 and 4 is approximately 400 and approximately 550 for channels 5 and 6 Note Since changing the end points will also change the dual rates the end points should be set prior to setting the dual rates If you set the dual rates first and then go back and change the end points the dual rate throws will also change Additionally it is possible for the dual rates mixings etc to also overthrow or overdrive the end point adjustments It is important to test these functions to ensure that binding does not occur To set the end points 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the end points EPA menu appears on screen 4 The channel number being adjusted along with a position indicator will appear on the left side on the screen The current end points will be noted beneath the percentage symbol on the right side of the screen 5 To change the RIGHT aileron throw move the aileron stick to the right then push the DATA INPUT lever up or down
5. high rate Conversely when the switch is in the down position the throws are reduced low rate This switch also controls the exponential rates if applicable Note The T6J allows modelers to assign the dual rates to various switches Please refer to the dual rate section of this manual for additional information A Flaps channel 6 This switch operates the servo connected to channel six in the receiver If your model is equipped with flaps this is the control used to operate them accordingly VR rotary knob is the default control for this channel Note The T6J allows modelers to assign the flaps to various switches or the rotary knob as desired Please refer to the flaps flaperon section of this manual for additional information H Throttle hold switch This switch will hold the engine in an idling position and disengage it from the throttle stick It is commonly used to practice autorotation skills for helicopter pilots Neck strap hook Some modelers prefer to fly with the optional neck straps Available separately the neck strap allows the transmitter to hang around the neck and relieve some of the weight from your hands Aileron elevator control stick Operates the servos connected to channel 1 aileron and channel 2 elevator in the receiver Mode 2 Trim levers all Used to shift the neutral or center position of each servo as labeled in the diagram Once any trim lever is operated the trim position i
6. 3 points 7 Press and hold the END button to exit the programming mode Throttle hold function HOLD HELI only Throttle hold function is typically used for autorotations where only pitch control is used to make a descent and landing This is also a good safety feature to use while carrying the model to the flight line after starting the engine or as a final arming for an electric powered model Just flip the hold switch on to set the engine in the idling or cut position and disengage it from the throttle stick The throttle servo s position can be set from 50 to 50 from the throttle trim position Note The collective servo remains active to allow for pitch inputs during the descent of the helicopter To set the throttle hold 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode An audible double beep will be heard and the default screen will change accordingly LI TI 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus UL Us Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the throttle hold HOLD menu N di appears on screen 4 The right side of the LCD should indicate that the throttle hold is inhibited as denoted by the flashing INH Activate the throttle hold by pressing and holding the DATA INPUT lever upward The INH should 52 OFF em ali begin flashing rapidly prior to changing to ON Li TI FOCUS 5 Push the SELECT key to bring
7. Swashplate AFR Adjustable Function Rate HELI only ee ceeceecceccceesceeteceneceteceseeeeeeeeeseees 60 Delay DELY HELI on 61 Hovering Pitch HOVP HELI only 62 Other Programming function Fail Sate F S EE 63 TRNR Trainer function 64 TIMER EE 67 Flow Chart ACRO Mode Function s0000 70 Adjustable length control Sticks scsseseeees 72 Changing the T6J Stick Mode cssssssssssssees 72 Flying Safety Guidelines ccsscssscssscssscsseenees 73 Charge the batteries sccsscsscsscsssecesssesccsesees 73 Flight Preparation sccssssscsssscssscsssssssssseesees 74 Check the controlS ssss ssssssssssssssssessssissssssssissasosss 74 GLOSSARY sssissisissensctsstvecassdisonsossonevestancussacseuastacen 75 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Futaba 6J digital proportional R C airplane helicopter system This radio has been designed and manufactured to provide you with many many years of modeling enjoyment and fun Whether this is your first venture into R C or you re a seasoned veteran the 6J offers something for everyone If this is your first computer radio rest assured that this system is designed to make initial setup and field tuning of your airplane and or helicopter easier and more accurate than using a non computer analog radio Experienced modelers will appreciate some of the 6J s advanced features and functions normally
8. please set the student s transmitter to the default settings This will prevent any issues that might otherwise arise with varying control inputs The Function mode is only offered on Channels 1 4 of the T6J Off OFF The instructor s transmitter will provide the input for the respective channel The Off mode is offered on all six 6 channels of the T6J 1 With the trainer function active press the SELECT button to choose the desired channel 2 Press the DATA INPUT lever either upward or downward to select amongst the available trainer modes for the previously selected channel 3 Repeat this for all other channels as desired 65 4 To exit the trainer menu press and hold the END button This will bring forth the home page 5 Upon completion of the trainer mode selection please ensure that all functions as anticipated To do so connect the student s transmitter and the instructor s transmitter accordingly and activate the trainer function on the instructor s transmitter by depressing Switch C on the top of the T6J transmitter Connecting the Instructor s and the Student s Transmitters for Training CAUTION Some transmitters map channels in a different order than that of the 6J If the student transmitter is something other than another 6J prior to flight it is strongly suggested that you verify that all channels control surfaces etc are working correctly in both transmitters Trainer switch
9. trims as necessary Note When the instructor initially depresses the trainer switch on his transmitter there will be approximately a one 1 second delay before the student takes control In most situations this momentary delay will go unnoticed TIMER The T6J offers three timers count up count down and model The count up stopwatch and count down timer are programmable and feature an audible alarm when the programmed time limits have been reached The model timer as the name suggests is used to track time of the model Countdown times sound one short beep each second during the last 10 ten seconds of the countdown function and one long tone when at the programmed time The timer will then display a minus sign and continue tracking the time The count up timer will also beep one short beep each second for the last ten 10 seconds and then one long tone at the programmed time Additionally the count up timer will continue counting upwards there will not be a minus sign however As noted above the model timer is used to track the time of the model This is a count up timer and starts when the respective model memory is selected and the T6J is powered up 67 The countdown and count up timers may be assigned to switches A B or D either up or down position always ON or activated by the throttle stick movement The countdown and count up timers may be programmed to track up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds The model ti
10. 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Each time one of the aforementioned keys is pressed the menu will change accordingly Continue pressing the MODE or END 28 key until the dual rates D R menu appears on screen 4 Press the SELECT key three 3 times to scroll past the channel settings to access the switch selection options 5 Press the DATA INPUT lever either upward or downward until the desired switch selection appears onscreen 6 Next press the SELECT key one time to proceed to adjust the dual rates To adjust the dual rates 1 Press the SELECT key to choose the desired channel 1 aileron 2 elevator 4 rudder The channel number appears on the left side of the screen 2 Place the dual rate switch selected previously in the desired position for the value you wish to change The T6J provides a visual indication of the dual rate switch s position on the left side of the LCD If the arrow is pointing upward the rate is being adjusted for the up position of the switch Generally pilots prefer to have the switch in the up position for the high rate and in the down position for the low rate 3 Change the dual rate value for the respective channel using the DATA INPUT lever until the desired control throw is achieved If you wish to change the control throw when the switch is in th
11. The movement of two aileron servos both in the same direction at the same time acting as flaps e Flaps Hinged control surface located at the trailing edge of the wing inboard of the ailerons The flaps are lowered to produce more aerodynamic lift from the wing allowing a slower takeoff and landing speed Flaps are often found on scale models but usually not on basic trainers 80 e Flare The point during the landing approach in which the pilot gives an increased amount of up elevator to smooth the touchdown of the airplane e Flight Box A special box used to hold and transport all equipment used at the flying field e Flight Pack or Airborne Pack All of the radio equipment installed in the airplane i e Receiver Servos Battery Switch harness e Floats Long canoe shaped structures that allow an airplane to land on water They are not a part of the aircraft structure but suspended below the fuselage on struts Also called Pontoons e Flutter A phenomenon whereby the elevator or aileron control surface begins to oscillate violently in flight This can sometimes cause the surface to break away from the aircraft and cause a crash There are many reasons for this but the most common are excessive hinge gap or excessive slop in the pushrod connections and control horns If you ever hear a low pitched buzzing sound reduce throttle and land immediately e Flyback Decrease in angle held by a servo which is being
12. This is the point at which a battery will no longer accept a charge and converts the energy to heat This is damaging to the battery pack and potentially hazardous e Peak Charger This type of charger will eliminate the guesswork When the battery has reached peak the charger reverts to a maintenance charge rate which will not damage the pack e Pitch Axis The airplane axis controlled by the elevator Pitch is illustrated by holding the airplane at each wingtip Raising or lowering the nose is the pitch movement This is how the climb or dive is controlled 85 Pitch Curve The programming function of the radio which aids in setting the hover point and end points of the blade pitch in the collective mix Pitch to rudder Heli programming only Also known as a revolution mix or a tail rotor mix counters the torque caused by adding pitch with opposite direction rudder command to keep the helicopter from rotating or revolving as a result of the increased torque Not required with the use of a heading hold gyro which self counters the torque caused movement e Pitch Trim Offsets the entire heli pitch curve increasing or decreasing responsiveness proportionally at all points e Programmable mix Pmix Used to cause specific servo responses to specific inputs separate from the basic control set ups For example used to mix 2 servos to operate in tandem to move a rudder on giant scale aircraft or to mix smoke activation based
13. accordingly Service USA only If any difficulties are encountered while setting up or operating your system please consult the instruction manual first For further assistance you may also refer to your hobby dealer or contact the system in its original packaging Please also include a note that provides a thorough and accurate description of the difficulties experienced Please include the following information in your note e Symptoms the Futaba Service Center at the web site email address fax number or telephone number below www futaba re com email support futaba re com Fax 217 398 7721 Telephone 217 398 8970 option 2 As of this writing the Futaba Service Center assistance is available from 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Central Standard Time Monday through Friday This is subject to change at any time however If you are unable to resolve the difficulty pack e Inventory of enclosed items e The items that require repair e Contact information name address telephone number and email address e If items are to be considered for warranty repair please also include a copy of the proof of purchase or purchase receipt The equipment should be sent to the Futaba Service Center at the address below Futaba Service Center 3002 North Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 rr SEI L This product is to be used for the flying of radio controlled models only Futaba is not responsible for the
14. commanded by an AVCS gyro when the input is released For example a rudder servo might be at full deflection when rudder input is held When the rudder stick is released but the model has not yet turned as far as the AVCS gyro has read your input to tell it to move the servo will continue to hold input However it may flyback or decrease the angle at which it is holding slightly This is perfectly normal e Flying Boat The type of aircraft where the fuselage has the lower portion shaped like a power boat The plane lands on water directly onto the fuselage There may be small floats suspended from the wings to keep the plane level when it s in the water e Fore Forward Towards the front Used such as the forward edge of the rib or as in with fore and aft movement e Function menu Used to assign specific features to specific stick switch and knob positions For example flap control can be moved to a switch by simply changing function assignments e Fuselage The body of an airplane or helicopter 81 e Gain Gyro sensitivity When too low the tail will not hold position well When too high the surface being dampened by the gyro will tend to wag or hunt for center e Glitch Momentary radio problem that never happens unless you are over trees or a swamp e Glow Plug The heat source for igniting the fuel air mixture in the engine When starting the engine a battery is used to heat the filame
15. controlled by the rudder Yaw is illustrated by hanging the airplane level by a wire located at the center of gravity Left or right movement of the nose is the Yaw movement FUTABA CORPORATION Phone 81 475 32 6982 Facsimile 81 475 32 6983 1080 Yabutsuka Chosei mura Chosei gun Chiba ken 299 4395 Japan FUTABA CORPORATION 2011 02 1 93 T6J 2 4 GHz Tech Notice T6J 2 45 GHz Trainer cord Instructor s TX Student s TX Trainer Cord 6J 4YF 6J 4YF FUTM4415 14MZ 12Z 12FG 8FG 10C 6J 4YF 9C 7C 6EX 4EX 72MHz or 2 4 GHz FASST 14MZ 12Z 12FG 8FG 10C 9C 7C 6EX 4EX 72MHz or 6J 4YF 2 4 GHz FASST FUTM4405 both transmitters must be on If connecting the T6J 2 4 GHz to another T6J 2 4 GHz or other SFHSS FHSS transmitter use the micro to micro MM TC trainer cord FUTM4415 If connecting the T6J 2 4 GHz to a 72MHz or 2 4 GHz FASST transmitter use the micro to FG MM TC FG trainer cord FUTM4405 This is due to the voltage difference of the two transmitters and both transmitters need to be turned on Never connect the T6J 2 4 GHZ to a transmitter that has the large round DIN connector as it will cause the T6J 2 4 GHz to malfunction
16. current model memory will permanently erase ALL programming information for that model The data cannot be recovered unless you recorded it in written form on a Model Data Recording Sheet in the back of the manual Do not reset the model unless you are certain you want to completely clear out that model memory and start from scratch Note The reset function will NOT impact any other models or model memory other than that indicated on the LCD screen 22 ACRO HELI Model type select function TYPE The model type TYPE select function is used to determine whether the selected model memory will bring forth the airplane or helicopter programming If for example the airplane ACRO is selected the programming features and functions which are available will be airplane related If however a helicopter HELI is selected the available features and functions will be directly related to helicopters The T6J offers individual model type designations for each model memory That is it is possible to assign either airplane or helicopter for each specific model memory ACRO Powered aircraft memory type with multiple wing and tail configurations See Wing mixing type selection for further information page 38 HELI Helicopter memory type with three helicopter swashplate type See Swashplate type selection for further information page 58 CAUTION Before doing anything else to set up your aircraft first you must decide which model t
17. heading hold AVCS gyro when it is in the heading hold AVCS mode 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the revolution mixing REVO menu appears on screen 4 The right side of the LCD should indicate that the revolution mixing is inhibited as denoted by the flashing INH Activate the revolution mixing by pressing and holding the DATA INPUT lever upward The INH should begin flashing rapidly prior to changing to ON 5 Push the SELECT key to bring up the low rate as indicated by the down arrow on the left side of the LCD screen 6 To adjust the value press the DATA INPUT lever either upward or downward until the desired value is achieved 7 Press the SELECT key once again to access the revo mixing adjustments for the high side The up arrow on the left side of the screen indicates that it is the high side that will be adjusted 8 To adjust the value press the DATA INPUT lever either upward or downward until the desired value is achieved 54 9 After both values have been adjusted accordingly press and hold the END button to exit the programming mode Gyro mixing function GYRO HELI only Gyros Using electronics enables modelers to take some of the complexity out of setups and flight What is a gyro Gyro i
18. hold the MODE button to access the programming mode An audible double beep will be heard and the default screen will change accordingly 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the hold pitch curve H PI menu appears on screen 4 This will bring up point one 1 of the hovering pitch curve programming The current value is expressed in percentage of the overall pitch travel in the lower right portion of the LCD 5 Press the DATA INPUT lever upward to increase the percentage of the collective servo travel for the respective point on the pitch curve 6 Press the SELECT button to bring up the point two 2 pitch curve adjustments Again use the DATA INPUT lever to adjust the values accordingly 7 Repeat the steps above as desired for the remaining three points on the pitch curve 8 Press and hold the END button to exit the programming mode Revolution Mixing REVO HELI only Revolution mixing commonly referred to as Revo mixing is used to add rudder inputs in conjunction with pitch inputs This mixing assists in compensating for the rotation of the helicopter caused by the increased torque The T6J transmitter allows for a high rate and a low rate adjustment for the revolution mixing Note If using a heading hold AVCS gyro only use the revolution mixing when this gyro is in the normal mode Do NOT use revolution mixing with a
19. in the S FHSS mode mode Fail safe settings are not available in the FHSS mode mode The NOR normal setting retains the applicable servos last input prior to the interrupted signal For example if the model was circling to the left when the difficulty occurred the aircraft would hold the inputs for the left turn until the difficulty is resolved Alternatively it is possible to program the T6J so that the receiver s channels are all moved to a pre determined setting position should the RF signal be interrupted If a predetermined setting is not programmed the receiver will continue with the last good input prior to the signal interruption for the respective channel s 63 To set the Fail Safe Function 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the fail safe F S menu appears on screen me i II II 4 Place the switches sticks and or rotary knob in the desired fail safe positions Press and hold the DATA INPUT lever downward to retain these current positions as the Fail Safe settings Press the SELECT button to scroll through the channels individually to view the saved fail safe positions Note Should you wish to adjust each channel s fail safe position separately it is possible to do so Simply use the SEL
20. l CH In addition to the model type the LCD screen also displays the transmitter battery TA voltage When the voltage goes below the Battery Low Voltage alarm setting the battery icon will flash and the low battery alarm will continuously beep until the SHES transmitter is turned off When the low battery alarm sounds immediately land your model before losing control NOTE If the transmitter ever reaches this battery voltage alarm land as soon as safely as possible A more reasonable margin of safety would be to quit flying for the day or recharge the batteries when the transmitter battery is slightly above the low voltage alarm setting Mixer Alert Warning Heli Only If the transmitter is turned on with the throttle hold or idle up function switched on SI a m the screen will show MIX and an audible warning will sound Please turn the VN UN N throttle hold and or idle up functions off to proceed FHSS MT IL Backup error The Backup error warning occurs when the transmitter memory is lost for any reason If this occurs all of the data will be reset when the power is turned on again Do not fly when this message is displayed all programming has been erased and is not available Return your transmitter to Futaba service PROGRAMMING THE T6J 2 4GHZ RADIO Anytime you wish to view or change any of the current settings in the transmitter the programming mode must first be en
21. linking is complete the LED on the receiver will change to solid green Please confirm that the servos will now operate by your transmitter Please refer to the table below for the LED status of the receiver s condition No signal reception Red On Receiving signals Green On Receiving signals but ID is unmatched Green Blink Unrecoverable failure EEPROM etc Red and Green turn on alternately 13 RECEIVER AND SERVO CONNECTIONS Connect the servos to the receiver to perform the functions indicated ou aide Aircraft ACRO Helicopter HELI Aileron or right flaperon or right i elevon for tailless models Aleron Elevator or left ruddervator for 2 V tail models or left elevon for Elevator tailless models 3 Throttle Throttle Rudder or right ruddervator for S V tail models Pudder 5 Retractable landing gear Gyro sensitivit 6 Flap or left flaperon Pitch Receiver on off switch the red Receiver on off switch the red B colored connector should be inserted colored connector should be inserted into the receiver into the receiver The diagram shown is for aircraft models only Additional servos may have to be purchased separately Aileron Servo CH1 Elevator Servo CH2 Receiver Throttle Servo CH3 Charging Jack Black Switch Harness Rudder Servo CH4 Flaperon Mode Dual Aileron Indep
22. menu appears on screen 4 Push the DATA INPUT lever upward for approximately two 2 seconds This will cause the INH display to flash rapidly before changing to a flashing ON display Note You cannot set Flaperon mixing when Elevon mixing has already been set In order to enable Flaperon mixing you first need to cancel Elevon mixing However it is allowed to use Flaperon and V tail mixing simultaneously 5 Connect the aileron servo in the right wing to channel 1 aileron in the receiver and connect the aileron servo in the left wing to channel 6 flaps in the receiver 39 6 If you need to set aileron differential press the SELECT key to display the flashing sign Use the DATA INPUT lever to set the percentage of aileron differential from 100 to 100 The direction indicates decreasing amount of movement toward the upward from the aileron surface while direction indicates decreasing amount of movement toward the downward from the aileron surface Aileron differential adjusts the travel of each aileron Generally it is used to create a larger upward aileron travel reducing the amount of downward aileron travel to create a more axial roll rate reducing unwanted yaw of the aircraft 7 Once the mix has been activated move the servos to their full extremes to make certain they are not overdriving the controls If necessary adjust the linkages to achieve t
23. optical sensor designed specifically to count light impulses through a turning propeller and read out the engine RPM 90 e Taildragger The nickname of an airplane that sits on its tail with the two main wheels in front and a tailwheel in the rear e Tailskid On old World War I type aircraft or pioneer type aircraft there was no tailwheel A wooden skid was used to support the tail of the airplane While this helps slow the airplane during landing it is useless as an aid to steering on the ground The real aircraft with tailskids had to be maneuvered on the ground by ground crews who put the tail on a small cart and towed the airplane where they wanted it For small distances the tail was picked up by hand and the airplane pushed into position by the ground crew e Tailwheel The small wheel at the tail of the airplane This is found on the type of airplane that have the two large wheels in the front and the small one in the rear The airplane sits on its tail e Throttle The control that allows the pilot to change the speed of the engine e Throttle Curve The programming function of the radio which allows throttle operation to be adjusted to meet the modeler s specific needs at various points along the throttle movement e Throttle Hold A radio function which locks the throttle at a fixed point while a switch is activated This function is used to hold the throttle in an idle Useful when starting as well as for autorotatio
24. pilots prefer to have the switch in the up position for the high rate and in the down position for the low rate 6 Change the exponential rate value for the respective channel using the DATA INPUT lever until the desired exponential value is achieved As stated above an exponential value with a in front of it makes the initial servo movement less or softer 7 Press the SELECT key to change the switch position indicator to the opposite position Note This assumes that the modeler has adjusted the up switch position If the down switch position was adjusted the SELECT key will move to the next channel or switch selection menu as the case may be 8 Change the dual rate value for the respective channel using the DATA INPUT lever until the desired control throw is achieved 9 Repeat the procedure for the remaining channels and switch positions as desired 10 Press and hold the END button to save these settings and exit the programming menu End Point Adjustment EPA The end point adjustment or EPA function is designed to fine tune the servo throws in cases where changing the pushrod or linkage hookup will not achieve the correct throw The pushrods should first be connected to the servo arms and control horns so that the correct or near correct control surface throw will be achieved THEN the EPA s may be used to make small changes in the servo throw The control throws should be set up so that the
25. results of use of this product by the customer or for any alteration of this product including modification or incorporation into other devices by third parties Modification will void any warranty and is done at the owner s risk and responsibility USA only Please protect the environment by disposing of rechargeable batteries responsibly Throwing rechargeable batteries into the trash or municipal waste system is illegal in some areas Call 1 800 BATTERY for information about NiCd battery recycling in your area USAGE PRECAUTIONS 1 Please obey all regulations to enjoy safe modeling 2 Please keep the model in sight at all times as large objects can negatively impact the RF signal Please keep in mind that objects such as wire fences and wire mesh will also cause degradation of the RF signal CONTENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS Transmitter T6J 2 4GHz Receiver R2006GS e 6 Channel 2 4GHz S FHSS transmitter e 6 Channel 2 4GHz S FHSS receiver Up to 4 Channel at 2 4GHz FHSS system Up to 4 Channel at 2 4GHz FHSS system e Transmitting on 2 4GHz band e Receiving on 2 4GHz band e Operating system 2 stick 6 channel system e Power requirement 4 8 7 4 volts shared with e Power supply 4 AA 1 2V Dry Cell batteries 4 8V servos 1 total sold separately e Current drain 80mA at no signal e Current drain 120mA e Size 1 70 x 0 98 x 0 35 inches 43 1x 25 0x 8 8 millimeters e Weight 0 30 Ounces 8 5 grams 1 Note Never us
26. s power off to change the stick mode selection 72 FLYING SAFETY GUIDELINES Find a suitable flying site for USA If you are a beginning modeler and not yet a member of an R C club joining a club and flying at a site specifically intended for R C model aircraft is highly recommended In addition to joining a club we strongly recommend joining the AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics Among other benefits the AMA provides insurance to its members who fly at sanctioned sites and events Additionally training programs and instructors are available at AMA club sites to help you get started the right way Contact the AMA at the address or toll free phone number below Academy of Model Aeronautics 5161 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 9252 Tel 1 800 435 9262 Fax 1 765 741 0057 Or via the internet at http www modelaircraft org E Wm y mmm wee eee AM SINCE 1936 Charge the batteries Second to the pilot s flight skills one of the most important factors that can determine a model s longevity is the state of charge of the batteries especially the on board receiver pack Inadequate charging and failing to monitor a battery s voltage may lead to low battery power causing loss of control and a crash To avoid this always charge the batteries the night before you go flying If ever uncertain how much charge is left in a battery it is wiser to err on the side of caution rather than trying to get in one last
27. stick to slow position and press the throttle cut button once again to reactivate the arming of the ESC Battery F S Fail Safe S FHSS Mode only Your system provides a safety function called battery fail safe The battery fail safe function is only applicable to the T6J when the transmitter is in the S FHSS mode setting and the model utilizes an applicable S FHSS receiver The R2006GS receiver that accompanied this transmitter is an S FHSS compatible receiver If the transmitter mode is set to FHSS the battery fail safe will not appear in the options When the airborne battery voltage drops below approximately 3 8V the battery failsafe function moves the throttle servo to a predetermined position or fast idle if you haven t set it If this happens you should land immediately If you need to increase throttle for your landing approach you may temporarily reset the failsafe function by moving the throttle stick to idle after which you ll have approximately 30 seconds of throttle control before the battery fail safe function reactivates and reduces the throttle once again In the factory default settings the battery fail safe function is activated If you wish to de activate or turn off this setting please follow the procedure below To program the Battery Fail Safe Function 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll thro
28. the worst case scenario 9 Press and hold the END button to exit the programming menu Elevon mixing ELVN ACRO only A i NEE If necessary use the Servo Reversin Intended for tailless flying wing models such as delta wings function to ie the coract diraction 7 and flying wings elevon mixing mixes channel 1 aileron to servo throws channel 2 elevator allowing the elevons to operate in unison as elevators or in opposition as ailerons This function requires that each elevon be operated by a separate servo Note The Elevon function can not be utilized when either the V Tail or Flaperons are active If either V tail or flaperons are activated it will not be possible to activate the elevon mixing i function L A R Elevator operation Aileron operation To activate elevon mixing 1 Connect the servo in the right wing channel to channel 2 elevator in the receiver and connect the servo in the left wing to channel 1 aileron in the receiver 2 Turn the transmitter on 3 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 4 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the elevon ELVN menu appears on screen You cannot set Elevon mixing when Flaperon or V TL mixing has already been set In order to enable Elevon mixing you first need to cancel both Flaperon and V tail
29. to commands from the receiver The radio device which does the physical work inside the aircraft e Servo Reversing Reverses the rotation of a servo with the flip of a switch Adds ease and flexilibility during installation e Servo Output Arm The removable arm or wheel which bolts to the output shaft of a servo and connects to the pushrod e Slats Moveable surfaces on the leading edge of the wing that helps airflow in low speed flight They enable the wing to fly at lower airspeeds than without them by directing the airflow over the wing and preventing separation of the airflow Basically they are retractable slots All modern jetliners have slats which open when landing flaps are lowered Some aircraft intended for very short takeoff and landing have slats that open and close automatically depending upon airspeed and angle of attack e Slip A maneuver where the airplane s controls are used to make the fuselage fly at an angle to the line of flight This causes a tremendous increase in drag and allows an airplane without landing flaps to increase its angle of descent without picking up a lot of speed e Slop Unwanted excessive free movement in a control system Often caused by a hole in a servo arm or control horn that is too big for the pushrod wire or clevis pin This condition allows the control surface to move without transmitter stick movement Also see flutter e Slot A specially shaped slot in the wing just behind the lead
30. to change the value and the throw accordingly 6 Move the stick to the left and use the DATA INPUT lever to change the LEFT aileron throw 7 Press the SELECT key to display the next channel to be adjusted 8 Repeat steps 1 6 for all remaining channels as desired Notice that moving the stick or switch from one end to the other changes the value displayed and the position of the arrow for that end of the control input Trim Settings TRIM There are four trim levers trims on the front of the T6J transmitter All four trims on the T6J are digital Three of them are used for adjusting the neutral stick position of the aileron elevator and rudder servos respectively The fourth trim is for setting the idle rpm of the engine when the throttle stick is all the way down The intended use of the trims is to make rapid servo adjustments in flight to get the model properly trimmed so it will fly straight and level Because the trims are intended to be used while the model is in flight you do not have to enter the program to adjust the trims Simply push or pull on the trim levers while flying 34 and the neutral position of the servos will shift Keep in mind that you should start out with the control surfaces centered when the servos are centered and the trims are zeroed or near zero THEN you can adjust the trims once airborne Each of the trim levers features an audible tone or beep that alerts yo
31. to properly mount the servos receiver and battery e Make certain that the alignment tab on the battery switch and servo connectors are oriented correctly and that the keys on the connectors correspond to the notch in the receiver or connectors before plugging them in When unplugging connectors never pull directly on the wires Instead pull directly on the plastic connectors Doing so will prevent any damage to the wires e If any servo wires are not long enough to reach the desired connection point Futaba offers a complete range of servo extensions which may be purchased separately for this application e Always mount the servos with the supplied rubber grommets Do not over tighten the screws No part of the servo casing should contact the mounting rails servo tray or any other part of the airplane helicopter structure If they do so vibration will be transmitted to the servo itself causing premature wear and or servo failure e Note the small numbers 1 4 molded into each arm of the Futaba 4 arm servo arms The numbers indicate how many degrees each arm is off from 90 degrees These may be used to correct slight manufacturing deviances between servos and ensure the proper geometric set up for the aircraft THE TRIMS ON THE RADIO i SHOULD BE CENTERED e To center the servos connect them to the receiver and turn on the transmitter followed by the receiver Center the trims on the p transmitter then find the a
32. trainer aircraft have a larger amount of dihedral e Rudder Hinged control surface located at the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer which provides control of the airplane about the Yaw axis and causes the airplane to Yaw left or right Left rudder movement causes the airplane to Yaw left and right rudder movement causes it to Yaw right e Rudder Offset In radios with idle up functions this specifies the amount of tail rotor pitch in the different idle up conditions e Rudder to Aileron Mix used to counteract undesirable roll which often happens with rudder input especially in knife edge also called roll coupling e Rudder to Throttle This heli mix adds a small amount of throttle to counter the added load on the main gear from increasing the pitch of the tail blades helping to maintain a constant headspeed during rudder application This is a minor 87 effect and is not a critical mix for most helicopters Ruddervator Ruddervators are on a v tail Both of the ruddervators move up and down for pitch control and both move left or right for yaw control e Rx Abbreviation for receiver e SMT Surface Mount Technology Ultralight solid state components which offer greater vibration resistance and reliability e Seaplane An airplane that has floats or pontoons attached to allow it to land on water e Servo The electro mechanical device which moves the control surfaces or throttle of the aircraft according
33. up the throttle hold adjustment screen OFF IN LI NI 6 Observing the carburetor barrel s position pull the throttle hold switch towards you to engage the throttle hold Press the DATA INPUT lever upward or downward to adjust the throttle hold function accordingly 7 Press and hold the END button to exit the programming mode Pitch Curve Hold H PI HELI only The pitch curve hold function as the name suggests allows the programming of a five point pitch curve that is activated when the throttle hold switch is enabled This allows the pilot to have complete control of the blade pitch during a non powered descent The pitch curve for throttle hold can be adjusted from 0 100 for up to five points Generally speaking the pitch curve should be set up so that e Point 1 the collective servo is at the desired lowest point with the throttle stick at the lowest bottom position This is also full negative pitch e Point 2 the collective servo is at the desired point with the throttle stick is advanced 1 4 of the way e Point 3 the collective servo is at the desired point with the throttle stick advanced 16 way e Point 4 the collective servo is at the desired point with the throttle stick advanced 3 4 of the way e Point 5 the collective servo is at the desired point with the throttle servo fully advanced This is full positive pitch To set the throttle hold pitch curve 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and
34. will prevent damage to the servos and or control surfaces Or in the case of electric powered models the motor may unexpectedly turn on causing severe injury Transmitter One of the many advantages of a computerized transmitter like the T6J is that they allow for functionality for both airplane and helicopter applications ACRO mode This is the model selection that should be utilized for control of fixed wing airplane aircraft External switches operate dual rates D R landing gear and trainer cord or buddy box capabilities Programming features include servo reversing and EPA on all channels dual rates exponentials and programmable mixing Additionally any one of four factory set pre programmed mixers including flaperon and V tail elevon mixing may be selected HELI mode The T6J also includes the necessary programming necessary to control rotary wing helicopter models The T6J includes dual rate D R idle up throttle hold and gyro sensitivity can be operated by the switches Additional programming features include servo reversing and EPA on all channels dual rates exponentials throttle curve pitch curve throttle hold and pitch to rudder mixing REVO Additionally any one of four factory set preprogrammed swashplate type mixers including three different servo type 3 s or 3 E may be selected Transmitter controls The diagram and explanations briefly describe the functions of the Futaba T6J 2 4GHz tran
35. ECT button to scroll to the desired channel and then hold the DATA INPUT lever downward as in step 4 above We strongly suggest verification of the fail safe function prior to flight of the model This will ensure that all channels will function as so desired To verify the F S function has been correctly set turn off the transmitter the servos should move to the positions as determined in step two 4 above If you wish to eliminate a preset position for any of the channels use the SELECT button to choose the desired channel Next press and hold the DATA INPUT lever upward The previously saved position value will be replaced with NOR or normal setting 5 Press and hold the END button to exit the programming menu TRNR Trainer function The T6J offers a programmable trainer function There are three trainer modes available for Channels 1 4 If applicable Channels 5 and 6 offer two trainer modes The trainer function makes it possible for the instructor to choose which functions or channels are to be used for the student s flight instruction By retaining certain controls this will make training of the student easier and the student is more likely to progress at a more rapid rate The instructor can add controls and complexity to the student lessons at any time by assigning additional channels as so desired When the instructor activates the trainer switch the student will gain control of all assigned channels and functionalit
36. Futaba 6J 2 4GHz INSTRUCTION MANUAL for Futaba 6J 2 4GHz 6 channel S FHSS FHSS Radio control system for Airplanes Helicopters Futaba Corporation Technical updates available at http www futaba rc com C 06 82 Entire Contents Copyright 2011 1M23N24802 TABLE OF CONTENTS Iotroduettom sisissecsceessesceesvedscsasecccesecectesenssctieedsstanss 3 E ccvsacesscesccececiesssescacdcosiaecscsoscectsradssetbarsceseeescssess 3 Usage Precautions cccscccsscesccecssecsssseescsesecees 4 Contents and Specifications ccsccssccsseesseeees 4 Introduction to the 6J 2 4GHz System see 6 Transmitter controls sscsscsssssssssssesseessssseeenes 6 Radio Installation ccsscsscssscsssscssesssessseeseesseees 9 Receiver Installation sscscsscsssscssssecsssseseeeese 10 Receiver and Servo Connections scsscseeeeees 14 Charging NiCd NiMH batteries csssseesees 16 Liquid Crystal Display LCD and Programming le CN 18 Programming the T6J 2 4GHz Radio eessen 19 Common Functions Parameter PARA sisessccssesscsasessesstecstessnessieesessics 20 Model Select Function MOD 20 Model Name function cccceesceseeseeteeeeeeeees 21 Data Reset function REST ccceeeeeeeeeeee 22 ACRO HELI Model type select function TYPE EE 23 Transmission Mode Selection MODE 24 Throttle Cut Function TCUT eee 25 Battery F S Fail Safe S FHSS Mode only
37. G function limits the swash travel to a fixed range in order to prevent damaging the swash linkages from simultaneous operation of the aileron and elevator inputs That is this is basically an electronic version of a former mechanical action that prevented binding of the controls when the elevator 57 aileron inputs are maximized This is very useful for 3D aerobatics The Ring function is adjustable from 50 200 Futaba should create a gimbal stick diagram that depicts the swash ring and value effects A circle could surround the gimbal For example show diagram with 50 100 and 200 values input To set the swash ring 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode An audible double beep will be heard and the default screen will change accordingly 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Each time one of the aforementioned keys is pressed the menu will change accordingly Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the swash ring RING menu appears on screen 4 The right side of the LCD should indicate that the swash ring is inhibited as denoted by the flashing INH Activate the swash ring by pressing and holding the DATA INPUT lever upward The INH should begin flashing rapidly prior to changing to ON 5 Press the SELECT key to call up the default value 50 o 6 To adjust the RING value press the DATA INPUT l
38. INPUT lever and hold it downward for approximately 0 5 seconds The mode indication will begin blinking rapidly and an audible beep will be heard as the mode selection is taking place The new mode mode will begin blinking slowly on the screen TA 6 Turn the T6J power off and then back on once again for the mode change to take yale effect The mode is displayed in the LCD screen above the transmitter voltage indication BH 24 Throttle Cut Function TCUT The Throttle Cut function is intended to be used for shutting off the engine or disarming the speed control in electric powered models Pressing the THR Cut button will shut off the engine or disarm the ESC accordingly In internal combustion models the throttle cut feature prevents inadvertently shutting off of the engine when lowering the throttle stick all the way such as when coming in for a landing When used in electric powered applications it will prevent inadvertent operation of the speed control As mentioned above the T6J offers two versions of the Throttle Cut TCUT function The normal NOR is to be used for internal combustion engines The electronic speed control ESC is to be used for electric powered models To program the Throttle Cut TCUT Function Normal 1 At the model select screen press either the MODE or END button until the PARA Parameter screen appears 2 Press SELECT until the TCUT Throttle Cut screen appears T
39. LI only When idle up is activated this predetermined mixing function is used to prevent the engine from slowing or bogging down when swashplate inputs are given specifically aileron or elevator controls This feature takes a bit of flight testing to set correctly To activate swash to throttle mixing 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode An audible double beep will be heard and the default screen will change 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the swashplate to throttle SW T mixing menu appears on screen 4 Press the SELECT key to display the CH A This indicates that the values which will be adjusted are the values of the aileron input OFF 5 Press the DATA INPUT lever to set the percentage of aileron to throttle mixing rate from 0 100 6 Press the SELECT key to display the CH E This indicates that the values which will be adjusted are the values of the elevator input 7 Press the DATA INPUT lever to set the percentage of elevator to throttle mixing rate from 0 100 5 Press the SELECT key to display the CH 4 This indicates that the values which will be adjusted are the values of the rudder input 6 Press the DATA INPUT lever to set the percentage of elevator to throttle mixing rate from 100 to 100 Swash Ring RING The Swash Ring RIN
40. activate V tail mixing 1 Connect the left ruddervator servo to channel 2 elevator in the receiver and connect the right ruddervator servo to channel 4 rudder in the receiver 2 Turn the transmitter on 3 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 4 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the V tail V TL menu appears on screen 5 Push the DATA INPUT lever upward for approximately two 2 seconds This will cause the INH display to flash rapidly before changing to a flashing ON display 6 Press the SELECT key to display the CH2 and flashing sign Use the DATA INPUT lever to set the percentage of elevator travel rates The available r hl adjustments are between 100 and 100 LAIN 7 Press the SELECT key to display the CHAT and flashing sign Use the DATA INPUT lever to set the 42 percentage of rudder travel rates The available adjustments are between 100 and 100 0 XY 8 Once this mix has been activated move the servos to their full extremes to make LI certain they are not overdriving the controls If necessary adjust the linkages to I achieve the correct control throws Note It is important to ensure that no binding occurs when providing full elevator and full rudder inputs This will maximize the inputs from both channels and provide you with
41. as spoilers air brakes or flaps Old style aircraft with lots of supporting wires had very large amounts of drag while modern aircraft such as military jets have very low drag e Dual Rates A switch that can make controls more or less sensitive Lower rates are better for beginners who tend to overcontrol e Elevator Hinged control surface located at the trailing edge of the horizontal stabilizer which provides control of the airplane about the pitch axis and causes the airplane to climb or dive The correct direction of control is to pull the transmitter elevator control stick back toward the bottom of the transmitter to move the elevator upward which causes the airplane to climb and vice versa to dive e Elevator to Flap Mixing Used to apply flaps along with elevators to increase lift allowing modeler to fly at slower speeds make tighter loops or turns etc e Elevon Air only Used for delta wing and tailless aircraft which have 2 servos operating 2 aileron like control surfaces as both elevator and aileron e Empennage The vertical and horizontal tail surfaces of an airplane e Engine cut Also known as throttle kill or throttle cut Used to safely shut engine off 79 Epoxy A two part resin hardener glue that is extremely strong It is generally available in 6 and 30 minute formulas Used for critical points in the aircraft where high strength is necessary e Expanded Scale Voltmeter ESV Device used to
42. at is the servo position doesn t have to match the input from the throttle stick position Thus allowing the throttle operation to be adjusted to meet the modeler s specific needs at various points in the throttle movement A 5 point throttle curve is utilized to best match the blade collective pitch to the engine RPM for consistent load on the engine Throttle curve can be adjusted from 0 100 each point This normal throttle curve creates a basic curve for hovering Use this function together with the normal pitch curve see Normal pitch curve so that the engine RPM remains fairly constant regardless of pitch changes While each helicopter manufacturer will have specific recommendations for your flying style generally speaking the points should be adjusted as follows e Point 1 is shown initially which is throttle stick all the way downward slow position e Point 2 is the throttle stick approximately 1 4 of the way advanced e Point 3 is the throttle stick approximately LS of the way advanced e Point 4 is the throttle stick approximately 3 4 of the way advanced e Point 5 is throttle stick all the way upward hi position To set the normal throttle curve 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 47 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the normal throttle curve N TH menu appears
43. aw a line through the center of the airfoil that s exactly half way between the top and bottom surface you get the mean airfoil line Depending upon the airfoil it can be straight or curved This curve is called the camber of the airfoil If it has a lot of curve the airfoil is said to be highly cambered e Canard The horizontal surface forward of the wing used to control pitch It s found on very few aircraft Also the word used to describe aircraft that have a main wing and a horizontal control surface in the nose also called tail first aircraft e CAMPac Optional extended data storage module for certain Futaba transmitters e Carburetor The part of the engine which controls the speed or throttle setting and lean rich mixture via setting of the needle valve e Chandelle A very steep climbing turn where the airplane makes a 1800 change of direction e Channel The number of functions your radio can control Ex an 8 channel radio has 8 available servo slots used for separate control surfaces or switches These channels can also be mixed on many radios for such functions as collective which increases pitch when throttle is increased e Channel delay Servo Slow speed A feature within ATV which slows servo operation any time the radio is in the particular condition which has the delay set 77 e Charge Jack The plug receptacle of the switch harness into which the charger is plugged to charge the a
44. bserved from front to back A thin wing with a high camber will be undercambered e V tail model Mixing Air and gliders only Used on a V tail model to have 2 servos operate 2 control surfaces as both rudder and elevator e Ventral Fin A small vertical surface on the bottom of the aft fuselage Usually a long slim triangle that is narrow at the front and widens toward the rear It usually ends at the rudder hinge line e Vertical Fin The non moving surface that is perpendicular to the horizontal stabilizer and provides yaw stability This is the surface to which the rudder attaches e Washout An intentional twist in the wing causing the wing tips to have a lower angle of attack than the wing root In other words the trailing edge is higher than the leading edge at the wing tips Washout helps prevent tip stalls and helps the PT family of trainers recover hands off from unwanted spiral dives e Wheel Pants The large fairings used to streamline the wheels of an aircraft that has non retracting or fixed landing gear so called because it s fixed in place e Wing The main lifting surface of an airplane 92 e Winglet A small vertical surface at the tips of the wings They help direct the turbulent airflow that all wings have at the tips They make the wings more efficient e Yaw The nose left and nose right movement of the airplane This is controlled by the rudder e Yaw Axis The airplane axis
45. by vibration during flight provide a bit of slack so that the wire is not pulling against the servo or connector going to the receiver In addition periodically check the wire during pre flight routine Fasten about 5 10cm from the servo outlet so that the lead wire is neat Margin in the lead wire IMPORTANT In order to maximize the performance and enjoyment of the Futaba T6J transmitter please read this section carefully and completely Receiver Installation e In order to obtain the best possible performance from your 2 4GHz aircraft receiver we have developed the following guidelines and suggestions eThe R2006GS has two antennas In order to maximize signal reception and promote safe modeling Futaba has adopted a diversity antenna system This allows the receiver to obtain RF signals on both antennas and fly problem free m Must be kept as straight as possible Antenna Coaxial cable Futaba BC PER t t ooo C R2006GS CC gt 6 CHANNEL RECEIVER e To obtain the best results from the diversity function please refer to the following instructions 90 The two antennas must be kept as straight as possible Failure to Z do so might result in reduced operational range of the model Ideally the two antennas should be placed at 90 degrees to each other However the most critical aspect is to keep the antennas away from each other as much as possible Larger models can have large metal ob
46. cation that the transmitter is in the Power Down Mode Audibly the transmitter will beep one time every three seconds until it reaches the 90 second time limit At which time the transmitter will beep two times and then return to the full power mode Visually the LCD screen will display POWR down The word down will blink as an additional reminder that the transmitter is in the Power Down Mode 2 With the Power Down Mode activated walk away from the model while simultaneously operating the controls Have an assistant stand by the model and signal what the controls are doing to confirm that they operate correctly You should be able to walk approximately 30 50 paces from the model without losing control 3 If everything operates correctly return to the model Set the transmitter in a safe yet accessible location so it will be within reach after starting the engine Be certain the throttle stick is all the way down and then start the engine Perform another range check with your assistant holding the model and the engine running at various speeds If the servos jitter or move inadvertently there may be a problem Do NOT fly the aircraft Look for loose servo connections or binding pushrods Also be certain that the battery has been fully charged 4 NEVER start flying when the Power Down Mode is active 12 LINKING PROCEDURE Each transmitter has an individually assigned unique identificati
47. crash To erase any potential memory cycle the NiCd batteries by discharging then charging them with a commercial battery cycler or leave the system on and exercise the servos by moving the transmitter sticks until the servos are moving very slowly indicating that the battery is discharged Cycling should be done every one to two months even during the winter or periods of long storage If using a cycler with a readout note the capacity after the batteries have been cycled If there is a noticeable drop in capacity the batteries should be replaced Note Charging your batteries with a Futaba A C battery charger is always safe However fast charging with an aftermarket charger is acceptable as long as you know how to properly operate the charger Never charge at a rate higher than suggested by the manufacturer If not done correctly fast charging can damage the batteries Battery Care and Precautions Below you will find some general rules and guidelines which should be adhered to when charging transmitter and or receiver battery packs These are included to serve only as general guidelines and are not intended to replace or supersede the information provided by the battery and or charger manufacturer For complete information please refer to the instructions that are included with the battery pack s and or chargers that accompany the products purchased e Do not allow children to charge battery packs without adult supervision e Do no
48. d correct them before flying Look for binding pushrods or servo arms or pushrods that interfere with each other 4 One at a time operate each control on the airplane using the sticks on the transmitter to make certain each control is responding correctly This must be done before every flight There are several types of malfunctions that can be discovered by performing this elementary task thus saving your model Do Not fly in the rain Moisture may enter the transmitter through the antenna or stick openings and cause erratic operation or loss of control If you must fly in wet weather during a contest be sure to cover the transmitter with a plastic bag or other waterproof cover 74 GLOSSARY e AFR Adjustable function rate high rate Adjusts the total travel in each direction of a particular function such as ailerons For example used to adjust total aileron travel whether ailerons are a single servo in channel 1 or two servos set up as flaperons elevons or other programming e Aileron Differential Creating larger upward aileron travel than downward aileron travel to help minimize the model dragging the drooped aileron which causes a model to yaw with aileron input e Ailerons Hinged control surfaces located on the trailing edge of the wing one on each side which provide control of the airplane about the roll axis The control direction is often confusing to first time modelers For a right roll or turn the r
49. d above the delay is adjustable between 0 and 50 7 When satisfied with the throttle servo delay press the SELECT key once again This will access the pitch delay adjustments 6 on the LCD screen As with the throttle servo delay press the DATA INPUT lever upward to increase the delay of the pitch servo 8 Press and hold the END key to exit the DELY Delay function Note Prior to flying the helicopter we strongly suggest testing the delay inputs on the bench to ensure that all functions as desired Hovering Pitch HOVP HELI only The HOV PIT Hovering Pitch trim function trims the pitch near the hovering point of the helicopter This function allows for the hovering pitch to be fine tuned for changes in rotor speed from changes in the ambient temperature humidity and other such flight conditions Adjust the hovering pitch knob in the center of the T6J so that the rotor speed is constant If you are not actively using this function we suggest that you inhibit the function to prevent inadvertent pitch changes To activate and set the HOV PIT Hovering Pitch 62 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode An audible double beep will be heard and the default screen will change 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the hovering pitch curve HOVP menu appears on screen 4 Th
50. dual rate is the ability to change the travel distance of a servo or servos thus affecting the overall travel of the servo s Thus decreasing the percentage value for a given servo will reduce the travel amount of the channel respectively For example if the rudder of the helicopter travels 1 2 at the high rate and maximum stick input and a value of 50 is input for the low rate when the switch is moved to the low rate position the servo moves exactly half as far per stick position Following this example if the rudder control input is all the way deflected the maximum travel is now 1 4 30 The T6J transmitter offers dual rates on the aileron elevator and rudder channels The dual rates are assignable to switches A B or IDL on the transmitter and are simultaneously activated by the dual rate switch selected The amount of travel decrease for each control may be set between 0 and 140 of the values set for the end points explained in End Point Adjustment on page 33 Note It is possible to set a dual rate value to zero thus causing no response from that channel when the dual rates are activated If the dual rates are inadvertently set to zero a crash could result Note When performing initial model setup the EPA s should be set prior to setting the dual rates When setting the EPA s for the first time on a new model the dual rates should be set to 100 Dual Rate Settings HELI To select the Switch position to c
51. e assemblies that include the wheels and the wheel struts The word gear is used in the sense of equipment as opposed to the toothed wheel meaning of gear The British call the landing gear the undercarriage e Lateral Balance The left right or side to side balance of an airplane An airplane that is laterally balanced will track better through loops and other maneuvers e Leading Edge LE The very front edge of the wing or stabilizer This is the edge that hits the air first e Linear Mix Directly proportional e Loop A vertical circle in the air The plane noses up keeps rotating until it s on its back and then comes down and around to describe a vertical circle in the air e Main Gear Also Main Landing Gear The large heavy duty landing gear struts and wheels that support most of the weight of the airplane They are usually under the wing or under the fuselage near the center of the aircraft Any other landing gear struts and wheels are noticeably smaller e Master Mix Mode Mix option which causes slave channel to operate based on master channel s ATV not AFR or D R settings e Metal gears 84 Drive gears within a servo which are made of one or multiple metal types Metal gears tend to wear more rapidly than nylon gears when in the same installation and so require more frequent service to maintain optimum accuracy however metal gears are more durable in the case of severe vibratio
52. e dry cell batteries for the R2006GS receiver as this may cause difficulties with the receiver s operation GLOSSARY It will be helpful to understand the following terms before reading the rest of this manual The terms are not in alphabetical order but are in a logical order that prepares the reader for better understanding the next term For additional terminology please refer to the complete glossary that is located elsewhere in this manual hr Reversing servo reversing Reverses the rotation of a servo This function adds ease and flexibility during installation by allowing the user to electronically set the proper response direction for each servo Throw When speaking of a control surface such as an elevator or aileron the throw is the distance that the surface moves Control surface throw is usually measured at the trailing edge back of the control surface and is expressed in inches or millimeters The model in the diagram has 1 2 13mm of up elevator throw Please note that throw might also refer to the distance that a servo arm wheel etc travels 2 Li II Dual Rate D R On the 6J 2 4GHz the dual rate switch allows you to instantly switch in flight between two different control throws for the aileron elevator and rudder Often different control throws are required for different types of flying For example low throws smaller movements of the control sur
53. e earliest steps in the programming of the T6J To reverse a servo 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the reverse REVR menu appears on screen 4 Press the SELECT key to select the channel you wish to reverse 5 Push the DATA INPUT lever downward for 0 5 seconds to reverse REV the servo Press the DATA INPUT lever upward for 0 5 seconds to make the servo operate in a normal NOR direction 6 Repeat the steps above to bring forth and modify any other channels for which the travel direction is to be altered 7 Press and hold the END button to exit the servo reverse menu 27 Dual Rates Exponential Settings Dual Rates Exponential Settings vary slightly between the airplane ACRO mode and the helicopter HELI mode As such the information pertaining to these functions will be separated into ACRO and HELI sections below Please adhere to the section that pertains to the model for which you are programming the T6J transmitter ACRO Dual Rates Exponential Information Dual Rates ACRO Commonly abbreviated as D R dual rate is the ability to change the travel distance of a servo or servos affecting the overall travel of the servo s Thus decreasing the percentage value for a given servo will reduce the travel amount of the cha
54. e other position as well move the switch accordingly then use the DATA INPUT lever to change the throw rates 4 Repeat the procedure for the remaining channels as desired 5 Press and hold the END button to save these settings and exit the programming menu Exponential Settings EXPO ACRO Exponential or EXPO as it is commonly abbreviated affects the travel of the servos around their center in relationship to stick movement Exponential does NOT impact the overall travel volume of the servos A positive exponential increases the sensitivity near the center neutral stick position Thus the higher the positive percentage value the more sensitive the given channel will be near the stick s neutral position Conversely a negative exponential input will soften or reduce the servo s movement s near the control s neutral position The T6J transmitter offers exponential adjustments for the ailerons elevator and rudder channels The EXPO settings are controlled by the switch that has been selected for the dual rates D R As with the dual rates settings the exponentials are also simultaneously activated 29 The amount of travel decrease for each control may be set between 100 and 100 of the values set for the end points explained in End Point Adjustment on page 33 To set the exponentials 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either
55. e right side of the LCD should indicate that the hovering pitch curve is inhibited Lf N Ml LJ as denoted by the flashing INH Activate the hovering pitch curve by pressing and i a holding the DATA INPUT lever upward The INH should begin flashing rapidly rt prior to changing to ON 5 The Hovering Pitch function is available for either the NOR normal flight mode or in both the NOR normal and Idle Up modes Press the SELECT key one time Bes to bring up the flight mode indication A flashing NOR indicates that this is only VT applicable in the normal flight mode To modify the setting so that it is available Ss in both the normal and idle up flight modes press and hold the DATA INPUT lever IWIN downward The NOR will flash rapidly before changing to N T The flashing N I indicates that the hovering pitch may be adjusted in both flight modes 6 Press and hold END to exit the programming menu Fail Safe F S Fail safe is the designation given to a safety feature which places a servo or servos to a preset position if the RF signal is lost or interrupted The use of the fail safe function is recommended from a safety standpoint Additionally the T6J offers a battery fail safe function that brings the throttle servo down to its idle position as a warning that the receiver battery s voltage is getting dangerously low Normal Fail Safe Settings This menu offers two fail safe options when
56. ected to the batteries two different ways The charge cord may be connected directly to the battery pack or to the vacant charge connector black coming from the on off switch in the model Charging through the switch is preferred as there will be no need to disconnect the battery 2 Plug the A C wall charger into a wall outlet Note If the wall outlet can be turned off by a switch in the room be certain the switch remains on after leaving the room Otherwise the batteries will not be charged 3 The LEDs light emitting diodes should light red indicating that current is flowing and the batteries are being charged Discharged batteries will take about 15 hours to fully charge If using an aftermarket fast charger be certain to follow the manufacturer s instructions provided with the charger so you do not overcharge the batteries NEVER charge the batteries at a rate higher than recommended by the manufacturer Depending upon the battery cell construction the batteries should also be discharged 16 periodically to prevent a condition called memory If for example only two flights are made each time you go flying the batteries will not have reached very far down into their full capacity After doing this several times the batteries will remember and eventually think they can supply only enough power for two flights After two flights the batteries may not provide enough power to operate the system thus causing a
57. elay Hovering Pitch Failsafe Trainer and Timer The SELECT key will be used to view the settings scroll through the options etc within the respective function When a data change is actually required the DATA INPUT lever will be used to increase or decrease the value of the item displayed thus making the change The DATA INPUT lever in some cases may also be used to scroll through the various options and adjustments You can return to the home screen where model name and battery voltage is displayed by depressing and holding the END key for approximately one second Note The functions are listed and described in the order that they appear in the transmitter Read all the way through the programming instructions before setting up your model if you won t be using any of the mixing functions for a while you can read those instructions when ready Refer to the function flow chart on page70 ACRO Parameter PARA The T6J s parameter menu item allows for a variety of programming and functionality This includes model reset aircraft type selection mode selection throttle cut and the battery fail safe selections Model Select Function MODL The model select function MODL is used to select amongst existing models or to create entirely new models in the T6J s model memory You can store up to 15 different models in the T6J In order to avoid confusion or inadvertently altering a model memory for a different aircraft we
58. endent Aileron amp Flap H186 Gear Servo FE CH5 To Battery Flap Servo NOTE NEVER use dry battery for R606FS CH6 as it cause malfunction The diagram shown is for helicopter models only It is necessary to buy an additional gyro separately Aileron Servo o wW Receiver Elevator Servo CH2 Rudder Servo Throttle Servo f S Charging CH3 Optional gaok 4 Gyro ack arness System Pitch Servo i ULI CH6 Gyro sensitivity CH5 To Battery 1 _ Rudder CH4 NOTE NEVER use dry battery for R606FS as it cause malfunction 14 ALARMS AND WARNINGS The T6J offers several different warnings and alarms that will sound if certain safety factors aren t met For example whether you are in airplane or helicopter mode should the batteries drop lower than the recommended safe voltage an alarm will sound When in the helicopter mode there are several additional warnings alarms that may sound stick position throttle hold and or idle up activated These are built in safety features to ensure the longevity of your model and your enjoyment of the hobby We strongly suggest adhering to the warnings accordingly Transmitter Battery voltage The T6J transmitter offers a programmable low voltage alarm that warns modelers when the transmitter voltage drops below the preset low battery setting If you are flying when this alarm sounds please land as quickly and safely as poss
59. enerally speaking the points should be adjusted as follows however each helicopter will have specific 49 recommendations for the style of flight desired e Point 1 is shown initially which is throttle stick all the way downward slow position e Point 2 is the throttle stick approximately 1 4 of the way advanced e Point 3 is the throttle stick approximately LS of the way advanced e Point 4 is the throttle stick approximately 3 4 of the way advanced e Point 5 is throttle stick all the way upward hi position To set the idle up throttle curve 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode An audible double beep will be heard and the default screen will change accordingly 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the idle up throttle curve I TH menu appears on screen 4 Push the DATA INPUT lever upward for 0 5 seconds This will cause the flashing INH display to change to a flashing ON display Now the I TH function is activated although depending upon the position of the idle up switch it may not be on 5 Push the SELECT key The LCD screen will contain the throttle curve point indication left side of screen as well as the current throttle curve value expressed as a percentage of travel on the right side of the display Note Point 1 is shown initially which is
60. ess of airspeed Every airfoil has an angle of attack at which it generates maximum lift the airfoil will stall beyond this angle e Stick setting Used to assign the specific feature s to a particular gimbals movement e Strut Basically this is a supporting member A wing strut supports the wing and goes from the fuselage to the wing Cabane struts are on biplanes and support the upper wing over the fuselage A landing gear strut is the portion that holds the wheel assembly to the airplane and away from the wing or fuselage e Sub Trim This is a trim function on many computer radios allowing trim function during set up and still allowing the full trim function in flight e Swashplate adjustment Heli programming only This feature includes swash to throttle mixing used to add throttle during cyclic commands for constant engine RPM It also includes swash rotation used to correct for a model whose set up has the swash plate shifted a certain angle from the pre defined swash plate types in the model menu SWSH or to fine tune roll or looping maneuvers due to rotor blade phasing differences e Swashplate type Heli programming only Selects specific helicopter swash plate geometry such as CCPM which uses a 4 servo swash plate set up Swash plate rotation can then be adjusted in SWSH in the condition menu if your helicopter s specific geometry does not match the positioning of the stock swash types e Tachometer An
61. ever until the desired control throw is achieved Again if the arrow is pointing upward the rate is being adjusted for the up position of the switch Generally pilots prefer to have the switch in the up position for the high rate and in the down position for the low rate 3 Press the SELECT key to change the switch position indicator to the opposite position Note This assumes that the modeler has adjusted the up switch position If the down switch position was adjusted the SELECT key will move to the next channel or switch selection menu as the case may be 4 Change the dual rate value for the respective channel using the DATA INPUT lever until the desired control throw is achieved 5 Repeat the procedure for the remaining channels and switch positions as desired 6 Press and hold the END button to save these settings and exit the programming menu Exponential Settings EXPO HELI Exponential or EXPO as it is commonly abbreviated affects the travel of the servos around their center in relationship to stick movement Exponential does NOT impact the overall travel volume of the servos A positive exponential increases the sensitivity near the center neutral stick position Thus the higher the positive percentage value the more sensitive the given channel will be near the stick s neutral position Conversely a negative exponential input will soften or reduce the servo s movement s near the cont
62. ever upward to increase the percentage of servo travel for the respective point on the pitch curve Press the DATA INPUT lever downward to decrease the percentage of servo travel for the respective point on the pitch curve 5 Press the SELECT button one time to bring up the point two 2 pitch curve adjustments Again use the DATA INPUT lever to adjust the values accordingly 6 Repeat the previous steps to set the normal pitch curve point values for the remaining three 3 points 7 Press and hold the END button to exit the programming mode Idle Up throttle curve function I TH HELI Only This function is used to set the throttle curve for idle up flight Throttle Curve programming allows the T6J s throttle control to vary from that of a linear control That is the servo position doesn t have to match the input from the throttle stick position Thus allowing the throttle operation to be adjusted to meet the modeler s specific needs at various points in the throttle movement A 5 point throttle curve is utilized to best match the blade collective pitch to the engine RPM for consistent load on the engine Throttle curve can be adjusted from 0 100 each point Idle up create a curve typically used for fast forward flight and aerobatics Normally an idle up curve does not allow the engine to idle down even when the stick is pulled all the way back This is one of the functions that makes maneuvers such as inverted flight possible G
63. ever upward until the desired Es 4 value is achieved LIV Observing your helicopter ensure that the swash ring function has eliminated any undesired movement or binding when the extreme aileron elevator inputs are given 7 Press and hold the END button to exit the programming menu Swashplate type selection and Swash AFR SWSH HELI only The Swashplate type selection is utilized to select the swashplate type that matches the respective helicopter for which you are programming the transmitter The T6J transmitter offers four Swashplate type selections to choose from H 1 HE3 H 3 and HR3 Prior to explaining the differences in the selections available to you it is important to have a basic understanding of CCPM and normal swashplate types 58 A normal swashplate is also known as a pure function or single servo most helicopters use this type A single servo swashplate uses one servo for each axis aileron elevator cyclic pitch and collective pitch Cyclic Collective Pitch Mixing or CCPM is both simpler and more responsive than the mechanical CCPM Traditional CCPM systems use three servos working in unison to control the swash All three servos move regardless of the control input H 1 Type This is the non CCPM Swashplate type selection For many years this was the preferred swashplate type however CCPM has gained in popularity recently In this swashplate type A single servo is used f
64. faces are required for flying at high speeds whereby the model s response becomes more sensitive On the other hand high throws might be required for flying slower aggressive aerobatic maneuvers such as hovering or when landing the model and the speed is slower thereby the model may not be as sensitive It is also important to note that lower rates are better for beginners who tend to over control the aircraft during flight End Point Adjustments EPA Sets the overall maximum distance that the servo rotates in either direction Exponential EXPO Normally servos respond proportionally to control stick input from the transmitter That is if the stick is moved halfway the corresponding servo will also move halfway However with exponential the servo can be made to move more or less than the relative stick movement Generally speaking exponential is used to lessen or lower the servo movement Exponential is commonly used to soften or decrease the initial servo travel for the ailerons elevators and rudder Thus the initial control stick inputs from the pilot will result in small servo movement for a smoother flying aircraft Control response is milder around half stick but becomes increasing stronger as stick travel approaches 100 Exponential is great for aerobatics and trouble situations Please note it is important to remember that dual rates adjust the amount of servo travel whereas the exponential adjustments determi
65. first programmable mix PMX 1 menu appears on screen 4 Push the DATA INPUT lever upward for 0 5 seconds This will cause the INH display to flash rapidly before changing to a flashing ON display 5 Press the SELECT key twice to call the screen for selecting channels to control MAS Master mixing Then select the channel by pushing DATA INPUT lever Channel aileron in this figure is assigned to the master The master channel as the name suggests is the channel that will be the controlling channel The slave channel which will be determined in the next step is the channel that will be controlled by the master channel That is the slave channel will operate based on input from the master channel 6 Press the SELECT key to call the screen for selecting channels to control SLV Slave mixing Then select the channel by pushing DATA INPUT lever Channel 4 rudder in this figure is assigned to the slave As noted above the slave channel is the channel that follows the input control based on the rates and input from the master channel 7 Press the SELECT key three times to display the flashing sign Use the DATA INPUT lever to set the percentage of mixing The available values range from 100 to 100 depending on the direction and distance you wish the slave servo to move Note Please ensure that you adjust the mixing for both travel directions To reverse the mixing direction sim
66. flight Due to the number of factors that determine receiver battery power consumption such as the number and type of servos in your model the type of flying you do how much resistance is built into the controls the size of the model etc it is not possible to recommend how many flights one can get on a charge The best way to monitor battery power and calculate how much flight time you have left is to use a volt meter to check the batteries after each flight This can be done through the battery charging plug coming from the switch There are many small hand held volt meters available specially intended for R C use The Hobbico Digital Voltmeter MKIII is one such unit An on board volt meter mounted directly on the model HCAP0330 can also be used 73 Flight Preparation Flight preparation is to be done at the flying field If you are an inexperienced pilot be certain your flight instructor performs these following checks with you Check the controls 1 Get the frequency clip from the frequency control board at your flying site if the site has a clip for 2 4GHz 2 Mount the wing to the fuselage Turn on the transmitter then the receiver remember to do this in reverse order when turning off the system Be certain the correct memory matching the model you will be flying is the one on the LCD screen 3 Operate and observe the controls Look for inadvertent movement and listen for abnormal servo sounds If problems are note
67. found on the more advanced radios In either case to make the best use of the Futaba 6J system and to operate it safely you should carefully read the instructions in their entirety prior to operation Every modeler has their own personal preferences on the proper steps to set up and program their models As such it would be very difficult to create a manual that would satisfy all modelers accordingly Thus this manual has been designed to step you through the programming of the T6J transmitter following the function list of the system If you wish to follow your own personal preference on setting up a model please feel free to do so keeping in mind that some programming options will interact with others For example dual rates and EPA will influence one another Suggestion If while reading the instructions you are unclear of some of the procedures or functions described or become stuck please continue reading anyway Oftentimes the function or procedure will be explained again later in an alternate manner which will clarify the procedure or function Another alternative is to connect the battery servos receiver etc to simulate your aircraft and actually program the radio accordingly This will allow you to visually recognize the effects of your programming inputs If utilizing this alternate method of familiarizing yourself with your radio please ensure that your aircraft can not cause harm to yourself or others by disabling it
68. g mode Pitch Curve Idle UP I PI HELI only This function is used to set the pitch curve for idle up flight The pitch curve programming allows the T6J s pitch control to vary from that of a linear control That is the servo position doesn t have to match the input from the throttle pitch stick position Thus allowing the pitch operation to be adjusted to meet the modeler s specific needs at various points in the throttle stick movement A 5 point pitch curve is utilized to best match the blade collective pitch to the engine RPM for consistent load on the engine The curve can be adjusted from 0 100 each point Idle up creates a curve typically used for fast forward flight and aerobatics Normally an idle up curve does not allow the engine to idle down even when the stick is pulled all the way back This is one of the functions that makes the maneuvers such as inverted flight possible Generally speaking the pitch curve should be set up as follows however each helicopter will have specific recommendations for the style of flying you desire e Point 1l the collective servo is at the desired lowest point with the throttle stick at the lowest bottom position This is normally full negative pitch e Point 2 the collective servo is at the desired point with the throttle stick is advanced 1 4 of the way e Point 3 the collective servo is at the desired point with the throttle stick advanced L way e Point 4 the collective ser
69. g more to do If however you are using separate servos to control each aileron individually please activate the Flaperon mixing Information on how to do so is contained in the section that follows Flaperon mixing FLPR ACRO only R LR mg L The ability to use separate servos to function inthe same cH cHe CHI Tenue movement direction to control the flap deflection and to work in Aileron Operation Flap Operation opposing directions as ailerons is known as flaperons Again this function allows the ailerons to be used both as ailerons and as If necessary use the Servo Reversing flaps function to achieve the correct direction of servo throws Flap control is assigned to Channel 6 the proportional rotary knob on the front of the transmitter As such if flaps are desired Channel 6 must be used as the additional aileron flap channel Ailerons are controlled of course by the aileron stick accordingly Note A trim input on the aileron channel will move the two wing servos in the opposite direction If so desired sub trim must be input for the two wing servos individually as it impacts the servos rather than their function To activate flaperon mixing with flaps 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the flaperon FLPR wing
70. he correct control throws 8 Press and hold the END key to exit the programming menu To activate flaperon mixing without flaps 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the flaperon FLPR wing menu appears on screen 4 Push the DATA INPUT lever upward for approximately two 2 seconds This will cause the INH display to flash rapidly before changing to a flashing ON display 5 Connect the aileron servo in the right wing to channel 1 aileron in the receiver and connect the aileron servo in the left wing to an unused channel from 3 6 depending upon the model aircraft Note When using a channel other than channel 6 other programming options and functionality will be affected accordingly For example channel 3 is used as the throttle control in Futaba transmitters If channel 3 is selected as the left aileron channel it will not be operational from the throttle stick only the aileron 6 If you need to set aileron differential press the SELECT key to display the flashing sign Use the DATA INPUT lever to set the percentage of aileron differential from 100 to 100 40 The direction indicates decreasing amount of movement toward the upward from the aileron surface while direction indicates decreasing amount of movement t
71. he normal NOR mode should be indicated in the right portion of the LCD 3 Observing the carburetor barrel s opening press and hold the throttle cut button THR CUT on the left side of the transmitter The carburetor barrel should be fully closed thus shutting off the engine If not adjust the travel position of the throttle servo in the End Point Adjustments function so that the carburetor closes fully Use the throttle trim to open the carburetor barrel so the engine will idle at the desired RPM when the throttle stick is all the way down Note When the throttle cut button is released the throttle servo will regain functionality To program the Throttle Cut TCUT Function ESC 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE or END button until the PARA Parameter screen appears LEE SFHSS 4 Press SELECT until the TCUT Throttle Cut menu screen appears The normal NOR mode should be indicated in the right portion of the LCD 5 Press and hold the DATA INPUT lever downward the NOR will begin flashing rapidly before changing to the ESC Mode 6 Momentarily press and hold the throttle cut THR CUT button on the left side of the transmitter The electronic speed control in the model will be disarmed Note When the throttle cut button is released the electronic speed control will continue to be disarmed Set the throttle
72. he traditional external transmitter antenna Futaba s engineering staff has worked diligently testing and evaluating antenna designs and configurations The T6J s internal antenna not only offers full range performance it allows for a smooth ergonomic case design that is equally aesthetically pleasing 11 RANGE CHECK THE RADIO A range check must be performed before the first flight of a new model It is not necessary to do a range check before every flight but is not a bad idea to perform a range check before the first flight of each day A range check is the final opportunity to reveal any radio malfunctions and to be certain the system has adequate operational range We have installed a special Power Down Mode in the T6J in order to perform an operational ground range check During this mode the RF power is reduced in order to test the operational range of the T6J When activated the Power Down Mode will be effective for 90 seconds prior to automatically reverting to the full range mode In most instances 90 seconds is more than an adequate amount of time to allow for a complete range check To activate the Power Down Mode and Perform A Range Check 1 To activate the Power Down Mode please hold down the MODE key and then turn the transmitter switch on When this mode is active the blue LED on the front of the transmitter will begin blinking and the transmitter will provide users with an audible and visual indi
73. hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the swash SWSH menu appears on screen 4 To select the swashplate type press the DATA INPUT lever upward or downward for about two seconds When you are changing swashplate types to H 1 HE3 H 3 or HR3 the display flashes slow becomes rapid and then returns slow flashing with confirmation sound 5 Use the SELECT key to select the channel you wanted to set Aileron channel CH A is displayed at first and is flashing with a value of 50 beneath it This is adjusted by pushing the DATA INPUT lever up or down Aileron movement can be adjusted from 100 to 100 6 Adjust the elevator and pitch channels using the same methodology Press the SELECT button to bring forth the channels accordingly The elevator channel is indicated by CH E pitch is indicated as CH P on the display 7 Press and hold the END button to exit the programming menu Delay DELY HELI only The T6J allows the user to delay input from the throttle and or pitch servos when changing from the other flight conditions to the idle up condition This is a very useful function as it will prevent any undesirable characteristics that might otherwise result from sudden changes in the respective servo s position For example when changing flight conditions from normal to idle
74. hrottle stick position Thus allowing the throttle operation to be adjusted to meet the modeler s specific needs at various points in the throttle movement The T6J allows for two separate five point throttle curve to be programmed Additionally it is possible to assign the throttle curve to any of the switches on the transmitter Generally speaking the points should be adjusted as follows e Point 1 is the throttle stick all the way downward slow position e Point 2 is the throttle stick approximately 1 4 of the way advanced e Point 3 is the throttle stick approximately 2 of the way advanced e Point 4 is the throttle stick approximately 3 4 of the way advanced e Point 5 is throttle stick all the way upward hi position To select the throttle curve activation switch 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 44 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the throttle curve T CV menu appears on screen 4 The right side of the LCD should indicate that the throttle curve is inhibited as denoted by the flashing INH Activate the throttle curve by pressing and holding the DATA INPUT lever upward The INH should begin flashing rapidly prior to changing to ON 5 Press the SELECT button six 6 times to bring up the SW switch selection options Note it is pos
75. ible to avoid any potential difficulties To set the Transmitter Battery Voltage Alarm 1 Press and hold the MODE and END buttons while simultaneously turning on the transmitter 2 Press the DATA INPUT lever upward or downward to select the voltage at which the Battery Voltage Alarm will sound If using four AA Alkaline dry cell batteries the alarm should be set to 4 2 volts If utilizing a five cell NiCd NiMH transmitter battery select the 5 0V setting Note The transmitter s Battery Fail Safe mode is not applicable when the throttle channel has been set to hold or when the T6J is transmitting in the FHSS mode Stick Position Alarm The T6J offers a throttle stick position alarm that warns of an unsafe throttle stick position when the transmitter is powered up or turned on If the throttle stick is not at the idle position the transmitter will sound an audible alarm and the screen will display a visual warning as well Move the throttle position to the lowest position in order to silence this alarm accordingly Throttle Hold and Idle Up Alarm HELI only When in the helicopter mode the T6J offers alarms when either or both the throttle hold and idle ups are activated when the radio is turned on This is referred to as the MIX warning As with the throttle stick 15 position alarm mentioned above the T6J will sound an audible warning and display a visual warning on the screen also These warni
76. ight hand aileron is moved upward and the left hand aileron downward and vice versa for a left roll or turn e Airfoil The shape of the wing when looking at its profile Usually a raindrop type shape For helis The rotor disk is the effective wing and airfoil refers to the shape of the blades e Amphibian An aircraft that can fly off of water or land The wheels retract into the hull or floats depending upon the type of aircraft An amphibian can land on water and then extend the landing gear to allow it to pull up onto the shore Many seaplane bases had ramps to allow the airplanes to pull up onto dry land parking areas e Angle of attack The angle that the wing penetrates the air As the angle of attack increases so does lift up to a point and drag e Area The number of square inches or feet of the wing It s the wingspan multiplied by the wing s chord The area of a tapered wing is the wingspan multiplied by the average chord e Aspect Ratio The wingspan divided by the chord Aspect ratio is important where a wing s efficiency is concerned A short aspect ratio short wings is better for maneuvering since it allows a high roll rate Short wings are also stronger than long wings Gliders use high aspect ratio wings long skinny wings because they are more efficient for soaring flight Example 10 ft wingspan with a 1 ft chord has an aspect ratio of 10 e Autorotation The ability of a rotary wing aircraft to land
77. ilar transmitters that are wired together with a trainer cord This is most useful when learning to fly t s the same as having dual controls The instructor can take control by using the trainer switch on his transmitter s CA Abbreviation for cyanoacrylate An instant type glue that is available in various viscosities Thin Medium Thick and Gel These glues are ideal for the assembly of wood airplanes and other materials NOTE Most 76 CA glues will attack foam e CCPM Cyclic Collective Pitch Mixing Type of swashplate mixing which requires a radio with CCPM mixing functions This uses three servos to control the cyclic while all three work together to raise and lower the swashplate for collective control Please refer to the swashplate FAQ for further information e CG Center of Gravity For modeling purposes this is usually considered the point at which the airplane balances fore to aft This point is critical in regards to how the airplane reacts in the air A tail heavy plane will be very snappy but generally very unstable and susceptible to more frequent stalls If the airplane is nose heavy it will tend to track better and be less sensitive to control inputs but will generally drop its nose when the throttle is reduced to idle This makes the plane more difficult to land since it takes more effort to hold the nose up A nose heavy airplane will have to come in faster to land safely e Camber If you dr
78. im adjustment is indicated by a flashing or a on the left side of the LCD next to the channel indication The travel value of the sub trim is indicated by a flashing numeric value on the right side of the screen 6 Repeat steps 1 3 for all channels as desired Note If programming a helicopter HELI model please skip ahead to the section entitled Heli Only Programming the information that follows is only applicable to airplane ACRO models Programmable Mix 1 and 2 PMX 1 and PMIX 2 ACRO only Unlike the wing mixing function explained later where the channels to be mixed are factory set the T6J also contains two programmable mixes where you the pilot determine the channels to be mixed Programmable mixes could be used to correct unwanted flight tendencies by mixing rudder to aileron or aileron to rudder for example Note Programmable Mixes 1 and 2 are programmed in the exact same manner and methodology As such we will only explain how to program one of the mixes Should a second mix be necessary follow this procedure once again for the second mix accordingly To set up a programmable mix 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Each time one of the aforementioned keys is pressed the menu will change accordingly Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the
79. ing at very different angles of attack This causes the airplane to rotate around its middle while it descends at a high rate of speed When it s done on purpose it is a precision maneuver with the pilot trying to get the airplane to rotate an exact number of turns from entry to exit When it s done accidentally it can easily result in a crash Many models crash when the pilot enters an accidental spin too close to the ground This is caused by improper speed control during the landing approach e Spinner The bullet shaped fairing on the nose of the airplane around the propeller This smooths the airflow around the propeller hub and also makes the airplane looks much better 89 e Split S Basically a reverse Immelmann The aircraft rolls onto its back and then the nose comes down to finish a 1 2 loop The direction of flight is changed 1800 e Spoiler s Control surfaces on the wing that destroy lift They spoil it They are used on sailplanes because they can steepen the very flat glide of the aircraft which makes landings much easier On full size aircraft spoilers are also used to kill lift on landing to make sure the airplane is firmly on the ground They also add a lot of drag to help with aerodynamic braking e Stabilator Stabilizertelevator also called full flying tail Stabilizer incidence controlled by pilot in lieu of an elevator e Stall What happens when the angle of attack is too great to generate lift regardl
80. ing edge This directs airflow from below to the top 88 of the wing and helps low speed flight by delaying the stall Because they are permanently mounted they do add drag See also Slats e Slow Roll A very slow version of the roll e Snap Roll A type of rolling maneuver that is very quick and violent It s basically a spin where the flight path is in any direction chosen by the pilot Improper speed control during a landing approach can also make the model snap over on one wing and enter a spin Since it s close to the ground there s not enough room to recover and a crash results e Snap Roll Switch Combines rudder elevator and aileron movement to cause the aircraft to snap or spin on the flip of a switch e Solo Your first totally unassisted flight that results in a controlled landing e Span also Wingspan The widest straight line distance between the two wingtips e Speed Brakes Large panels that fold out of the aircraft structure to provide a lot of extra drag to the air They are not part of the wing structure but are usually mounted on the fuselage Military jets most often have speed brakes which fold out of the fuselage Some airliners use spoilers as speed brakes when at altitude e Speed Flap The middle control surface on a 6 trailing edge surface glider or the inboard control surface on a 4 surface glider e Spin A maneuver where at least one wing is stalled and the two wings are operat
81. ing the pitch curve If the throttle curve has not been activated the pitch curve will not be accessible 5 Press the SELECT button two 2 times This will bring up point one 1 of the pitch curve programming The current value is expressed in percentage of the overall throttle travel in the lower right portion of the LCD 6 Press the DATA INPUT lever upward to increase the percentage of servo travel for the respective point on the pitch curve 46 7 Press the SELECT button one time to bring up the point two 2 pitch curve adjustments Again use the DATA INPUT lever to adjust the values accordingly 8 Repeat the steps above as desired for the remaining three points on the pitch curve 9 Move the assigned throttle pitch curve switch to the opposite position and program the desired points accordingly 10 Press and hold the END button to exit the programming mode Helicopter Only Programming The information which follows is only applicable to helicopter HELI models If you are programming an airplane ACRO model please skip ahead to the Fail Safe information which is applicable to both airplane and helicopter model memories Normal throttle curve function N TH HELI only The throttle curve T CV function is designed to optimize the engine or throttle response in relation to the throttle stick position Throttle Curve programming allows the T6J s throttle control to vary from that of a linear control Th
82. ion as the name implies is used to assign a name to a specific model memory The T6J allows up to four characters to be used in the naming designation for each model memory By giving each model a name that is immediately recognizable you can quickly select the correct model and minimize the chance of flying an incorrect model program that could lead to a crash Note In addition to the model naming designation the model memory number will also be present on the home screen This is an additional safety feature and will serve to also assist in model recognition Note It is possible to change model names at any time without impacting any of the other programming or settings that have been input To assign a model name to a model memory location 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode An audible double beep will be heard and the screen will display the model selection menu MODL The number of the current active model will be blinking Select the model you wish to name using the model memory select instructions above 3 With the desired model memory on the LCD press the SELECT key The current model naming designation will begin blinking on the screen 4 Choose a character for the first space by pressing the DATA INPUT lever upward or downward until the desired character appears on the LCD 21 5 Use the SELECT key to choose the next character 6 Repeat this p
83. irborne battery An expanded scale voltmeter ESV can also be plugged into it to check battery voltage between flights It is advisable to mount the charge jack in an accessible area of the fuselage so an ESV can be used without removing the wing e Charger Device used to recharge batteries and usually supplied with the radio if NiCd batteries are included e Chord The depth of the wing its distance from leading edge to trailing edge One of the components used to determine wing area May vary from root to tip e Collective pitch Air only Used to regulate variable pitch props to slow model and keep engine running in vertical dives and provide maximum torque in model s vertical climbs Idle trim is used for how high the idle is when in reverse pitch diving and the pitch trim finely adjusts the amount of pitch at full throttle to avoid over propping the engine e Control Surface Any one of the various moveable portions of the wings tail surfaces or canard e Conventional Gear The landing gear arrangement where the airplane has a main gear and a tailwheel e Coreless motor In a conventional servo the motor has a steel core armature wrapped in wire that spins inside the magnets In a coreless design the armature uses a thin wire mesh that forms a cup that spins around the outside of the magnet eliminating the heavy steel core A coreless motor does not have magnets as standard servo motors do so they have a smoother mo
84. jects that can attenuate the RF signal In this case the antennas should be placed at both sides of the model Then the best RF signal condition is obtained at any flying attitude The antennas should be kept away from conductive materials such as metal and carbon by at least half inch The coaxial part of the antennas does not need to follow these guidelines but do not bend in a small radius Antenna Antenna 10 The two antennas should be placed at 90 degrees to each other The main purpose of the photo demonstrates how the antenna should be placed e The receiver contains precision electronic parts It is the most delicate radio component on board the model and should be protected from temperature and other extreme conditions Allow air to circulate around the receiver One tip is to utilize small foam blocks like standoffs to ensure that there is an air channel around the receiver Mount the receiver on its long narrow side will also assist in maximizing air flow and maximizing cooling efficiency Clear canopies expose radio components to direct sunlight which results in additional hear in the model s interior This causes no difficulties during flight but makes shading your models on the ground important Cover the models with a white towel or place them in the shade away from the sun s rays The R2006GS receiver should be mounted away from heat sources such as muffler exhausts tuned pipes batteries etc If approp
85. k It then rolls upright and continues in the direction opposite to the original direction It was invented by the World War I German pilot Max Immelmann whose airplane could perform the maneuver and others couldn t It got him out of a lot of trouble in combat until the Allied aircraft designs caught up and allowed their planes to perform the maneuver too e Inhibit Makes a feature inactive and unable to be used When a function is inhibited it cannot be used even if the assigned switch is moved to the on position Setting a feature to INH turns off its functionality without losing any settings Only visible in specific features 83 e Intake An air inlet on an aircraft You can have a carburetor intake cooling intake air conditioning intake on full size aircraft and so on Named because it takes in air and because intake is a better sounding word than takes in e Inverted To fly a model upside down e Inverted Flight Control Activates inverted flight programming for helis which reverses the direction of the rudder pitch and elevator servos and sets up inverted flight pitch high side and low side Inverted programming is used to allow the radio inputs to be identical to upright flight while the model is inverted Note this approach to hovering is seldom used Instead idle ups are used and the modeler learns to understand and respond to the controls reversal in inverted flight e Landing Gear Th
86. l not change any of the settings To access any of the submenus use the SELECT key For example use the MODE or END keys to access the servo reversing REVR then press the SELECT key to access the submenus in this case channels to be refined Only when using the DATA INPUT lever will you be able to change any of the settings Model name The Futaba T6J 2 4GHz stores model memories for fifteen models This means all the data control throws trims end points etc for up to fifteen different models can be stored in the transmitter and activated at any given time depending upon which model you choose to fly that day This eliminates the requirement for reconfiguring the transmitter each time you decide to fly a different model with it When the transmitter is turned on the model type model name transmission mode and the transmitter voltage will be indicated on the LCD screen Before every flight BE CERTAIN that the correct model name for the model you intend to fly appears on the screen If the transmitter is not operating the correct model some or all of the controls could be reversed and the travels and trims will be wrong Flying a model with the wrong program will result in a crash so always be certain the model name in the transmitter is correct One way to ensure this is to write the model name directly on the airplane or helicopter or attach a list to the bottom or back of the transmitter 18 Transmitter Battery voltage
87. layed press and hold the END key The T6J will then scroll through the trim settings for each of the respective channels The channel is indicated on the left side of the screen whereas the trim input will be located on the right side of the LCD Sub Trims STRM The sub trims are generally used to off set the center position of the servos if you are unable to achieve perfect mechanical linkages The T6J transmitter allows for sub trim adjustments on all six channels Rather than inputting extremely high sub trim values we suggest adjusting the respective control linkages first Ensure that the linkages are as perfect as possible prior to adjusting the sub trims Extremely high sub trim values will significantly impact the travel of the respective servo s To adjust the Sub Trim settings 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Each time one of the aforementioned keys is pressed the menu will change accordingly Continue pressing the MODE or END 36 key until the sub trims STRM menu appears on screen 4 Press the SELECT button to choose the channel for which you wish to adjust the sub trims The channel is indicated on the left side of the LCD screen 5 Press the DATA INPUT lever to change the sub trim value for the selected channel Please note the travel direction of the sub tr
88. mer tracks the model s time up to 99 hours and 59 minutes It is also important to note that the timers are stored independently with each model meaning that when switching between models the timer associated with the model is brought up automatically The Model MDL timer is the default setting for the timer function It is automatically activated and there is no programming necessary The countdown timer is indicated by the d on the left portion of the LCD A count up timer is indicated by a U To return to the transmitter voltage press the SELECT button once again To reset the Model Timer As noted above the model timer is not programmable If a countdown or count up timer has not been activated in the T6J the model timer will begin counting up automatically when the transmitter is turned on 1 To view the time from the default screen press the SELECT button The transmitter voltage will be replaced by the MDL timer on the LCD 2 To reset the model timer press and hold the DATA INPUT lever either upward or downward The LCD timer will return to 0 00 The T6J will also confirm the reset with an audible double beep To Set the Countdown or Count Up Timer 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the timer TIMR menu appears on
89. n flutter or physical shock e Mixing Allows a single input to control the operation of two or more servos Simplifies routine flying and allows more involved maneuvers great for intermediate advanced fliers For example Flap to elevator mixing Most models will change pitch upon deploying flaps some will climb others dive After test flying the model and determining the direction and amount of elevator throw required to correct for this change a pilot may set a flap to elevator mix to compensate Once the mix is operating properly when the modeler gives flap control the radio automatically also gives the proportional amount of elevator throw keeping the model flat and straight e NiCd Nickel Cadmium battery Rechargeable batteries which are typically used as power for radio transmitters and receivers e Nitro Nitromethane A fuel additive which increases a model engine s ability to idle low and improves high speed performance Ideal nitro content varies from engine to engine Refer to the engine manufacturer s instructions for best results Nitro content in fuel is indicated by the percent of the fuel e Nose Gear The strut and wheel that s under the nose of some aircraft e Nylon gears Drive gears within a servo are made of nylon Nylon gears show slower wear than metal gears but are more prone to failure due to severe vibration flutter or physical shock to the servo e PPM Pulse Position Modulation e Peak
90. n set an idle up curve for the variable pitch propeller The other direction will control the normal flight of the aircraft This will allow you to disable the variable pitch with a switch Normal Mode Acts just like any other conventional fixed pitch aircraft Idle Up Mode Allows you to reverse the thrust of the propeller When you have your throttle stick in the center position 0 throttle you will not have any pitch As you push the stick forward 100 throttle you get positive pitch which allows the airplane to move forward When you pull the throttle stick back 100 throttle it applies negative pitch to the blades and allows the plane to go in reverse For information on the proper pitch and throttle curves please refer to the instructions that accompanied the variable pitch equipment To set the pitch curve P CV 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the pitch curve P CV menu appears on screen 4 The right side of the LCD should indicate that the pitch curve is inhibited as denoted by the flashing INH Activate the pitch curve by pressing and holding the DATA INPUT lever upward The INH should begin flashing rapidly prior to changing to ON Note It is imperative to activate the throttle curve before programm
91. ne where most of the travel will occur Mixing Two or more servos may be made to operate together either by mechanically joining their leads with a Y connector or be electronically joining them through program functions in the transmitter When servos are electronically joined via programming they are said to be mixed Unlike joining servos with a Y connector when servos are mixed electronically they can be made to move in opposition Additionally it is possible to adjust the ratio at which the two channels are mixed This function allows a single input to control the operation of two or more servos Simplifies routine flying and allows more involved maneuvers great for intermediate advanced fliers For example Flap to elevator mixing Most models will change pitch upon deploying flaps some will climb others dive After test flying the model and determining the direction and amount of elevator throw required to correct for this change a pilot may set a flap to elevator mix to compensate Once the mix is operating properly when the modeler gives flap control the radio automatically also gives the proportional amount of elevator throw keeping the model flat and straight INTRODUCTION TO THE 6J 2 4GHZ SYSTEM Important Always turn on the transmitter first then the receiver When turning off the system always turn off the receiver first The receiver should never be on without the transmitter on Following this procedure
92. ng signals will continue until the switch es are returned to their off positions BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURES AND PRECAUTIONS The T6J transmitter is designed to work with either four 4 AA alkaline dry cell batteries or a five cell NiCd NiMH battery pack both available separately The transmitter batteries used are a matter of personal preference AA Alkaline batteries are available at any local hobby shop grocery store etc A NiCd NiMH battery pack will need to be purchased from a hobby shop Charging NiCd NiMH batteries As noted above the T6J transmitter will function with four dry cell batteries however some modelers will opt to purchase a NiCd NiMH battery pack and charger for use with this transmitter Failure to exercise caution while using this product and to comply with warnings pertaining to the charging procedures could result in numerous difficulties Please follow the specifications accordingly Whether you choose NiCd nickel cadmium pronounced nI kad or NiMH nickel metal hydride batteries these packs require special care and charging Read the charging instructions carefully NOTE The batteries are generally supplied partially charged but will require a full overnight charge before the model may be flown 1 With the transmitter power off connect the transmitter charging cord coming from the A C wall charger to the charge jack in the right side of the transmitter case The receiver charging cord may be conn
93. nnel respectively For example if the elevator of the aircraft travels 1 2 at the high rate and maximum stick input and a value of 50 is input for the low rate when the switch is moved to the low rate position the servo moves exactly half as far per stick position Following this example if the elevator control input is all the way up the maximum travel is now 1 4 The T6J transmitter offers dual rates on the aileron elevator and rudder channels The dual rates are assignable to any of the switches on the transmitter and all are simultaneously activated by the dual rate switch selected The amount of travel decrease for each control may be set between 0 and 140 of the values set for the end points explained in End Point Adjustment on page 33 Note It is possible to set a dual rate value to zero thus causing no response from that channel when the dual rates are activated If the dual rates are inadvertently set to zero a crash could result Note When performing the initial model setup the EPA s should be set prior to setting the dual rates When setting the EPA s for the first time on a new model the dual rates should be set to 100 D R Dual Rate Settings ACRO To select the Switch position to control the dual rates Prior to programming the dual rates for the aileron elevator or rudder channels we suggest selection of the switch that will be utilized to control the rate settings 1 Turn the transmitter on
94. ns e Thrust The forward force provided by the airplane s engine This is the force that drives the airplane forward e Torque The force which tends to cause rotation e Trailing Edge TE The rearmost edge of the wing or stabilizer e Trainer Airplane A model designed to be inherently stable and fly at low speeds to give first time modelers time to think and react as they learn to fly e Trainer System Allows trainer to link radios with a student via a cord and to instantly take control of student s craft in flight 91 e Transmitter Tx The hand held radio controller This is the unit that sends out the commands that you input Tricycle Gear The landing gear arrangement where the airplane has main gear and a nose gear Trim menu Used to memorize current digital trim positions set trim type of trim delay when switching from condition to condition sound on or off when trimmers used rate of trim response at 2 different lengths of time held and having trims affect all conditions or only the current condition For example store trim positions to memory once model is perfectly trimmed Adjust CG and re fly re trim Amount of trim change caused by adjustment to aircraft is now easily measured To activate additional features of trim menu select the specific trimmer and adjust as desired e Tx Abbreviation for transmitter e Undercamber This means that the lower surface of the wing has a hollow curve when o
95. nt After the engine is running the battery can be removed The wire filament inside the plug is kept hot by the explosions in the engine s cylinder See next heading and Idle Bar plug e Grease in A very smooth gentle landing without a hint of a bounce e Gyro A gyro is an electro mechanical or electronic device which aids in the control of an R C model The gyro senses motion in one axis and directs the servo to counter that motion The sensor which can be a mechanical gyroscope or an electronic piezo crystal detects unwanted movement The gyro then instructs the servo to counter for that motion At all times the radio commands will override the gyro command The level of control the gyro had is adjusted by the GAIN setting Mechanical Gyro uses a mechanical gyroscope similar to the child s toy to sense movement Piezo Gyro uses a piezo crystal to sense movement Non Heading hold vs heading hold A standard nonHH gyro senses movement and makes an effort to counter that movement as long as it feels it Therefore it is NOT going to return the model to the exact heading prior to the movement Heading Hold or AVCS gyros will lock the model into one position and accurately correct for movement by sensing rate of change and returning at that same rate SMM technology utilizes a microchip to sense movement and provide all readings Experiences minimal effect from temperature change commonly known as temperature drif
96. o GYRO menu appears on screen 6 The right side of the LCD should indicate that the gyro mixing is inhibited as denoted by the flashing INH Activate the gyro mixing by pressing and holding the DATA INPUT lever upward The INH should begin flashing rapidly prior to changing to ON Push the DATA INPUT lever upward for 0 5 seconds This will cause the flashing INH display to change to a flashing ON display Now the mixing is on 7 Push the SELECT key one time to access the upper switch position s mixing The gyro gains may be adjusted from 100 100 8 Press the DATA INPUT lever either upwards or downwards to adjust the gyro s gain for the upper switch position 9 Push the SELECT key one time to access the lower switch position s mixing 10 Press the DATA INPUT lever either upwards or downwards to adjust the gyro s gain for the lower switch position 11 Press the SELECT button one time to access the switch activation selection options for the gyro The choices are Switch A B or Idle up IDL When IDL is used flight condition the gyro gain will change as you move in or out of the idle up Typically a higher gain is set for normal NOR condition hovering slow forward flight and a lower gain will be needed for the idle up condition fast forward flight and aerobatics 56 12 Press and hold the END button to exit the programming mode Swash to throttle mixing SW T HE
97. ology Expensive easier set up higher durability Significant decrease in temperature sensitivity Many include frame rate settings to allow faster response when using specialized digital servos Examples e GY401 Simple set up Ideal for learning aerobatics through 3D e GY502 Ideal through class III competition e GY520 Simple set up Perfect for entry level models through 3D competitions e GY611 Exceptional center Extremely fast response time Requires specialized servo e GY701 Exceptional performance Combining a governor and gyro in one unit e CGY750 Flybarless system Incredible performance that combines 3 axis gyro with governor Requires an adapter for use with the T6J Gyro mixing function is used for adjusting the gain of the gyro Select from two different gain settings using a switch on the transmitter 55 To set the GYRO mixing 1 Plug the gyro s sensitivity adjustment to channel 5 of the receiver Note this channel input is not assignable 2 Prior to adjusting the gyro ensure that the end point adjustments of channel 5 are set for 100 in both directions If not please adjust accordingly 3 Turn the transmitter on 4 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode An audible double beep will be heard and the default screen will change accordingly 5 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the gyr
98. on code In order to start the operation the receiver must be linked with the identification code of the transmitter with which it is being paired Once the link is made the ID code is stored in the receiver and no further linking is necessary unless the receiver is to be used with another transmitter In the case of this T6J transmitter receiver set the linking has already been completed at the factory However it is always a good safety precaution to perform this linking procedure once again regardless If you ve purchased a spare or additional receiver it will be necessary to link this new receiver with your existing transmitter In order to do so follow the procedure below 1 Place the transmitter and the receiver close to one another Generally speaking as long as the transmitter and receiver are within 39 5 one meter the linking procedure will proceed without any difficulties 2 Turn on the transmitter 3 Check the LED that is located on the face of the T6J transmitter When the blue LED is on and solid no blinking the RF signal is being transmitted 4 With power connected to the receiver turn on the receiver The LED Futaba Sr on the face of the receiver will begin blinking R2006GS 6 CHANNEL RECEIVER 5 Using the provided plastic screwdriver press down and hold the SW switch on the receiver for more than one second At this point the receiver transmitter will start the linking operation 6 When the
99. on screen 4 The LCD screen will contain the throttle curve point indication left side of screen as well as the current throttle curve value expressed as a percentage of travel on the right side of the display Note Point 1 is shown initially which is throttle stick all the way downward slow position Point 5 is throttle stick all the way upward hi position Press the DATA INPUT lever upward to increase the percentage of servo travel for the respective point on the throttle curve Press the DATA INPUT lever downward to decrease the percentage of servo travel for the respective point on the throttle curve 5 Press the SELECT button one time to bring up the point two 2 throttle curve adjustments Again use the DATA INPUT lever to adjust the values accordingly 6 Repeat the previous steps to set the normal throttle curve point values for the remaining three 3 points 7 Press and hold the END button to exit the programming mode Normal pitch curve N PD HELI only As the name suggests this function is used to set the pitch curve for the normal flight condition Like the normal throttle curve the normal pitch curve also offers adjustability for up to five 5 points This curve is utilized to best match the blade collective pitch to the engine RPM for consistent load on the engine Pitch curve can be adjusted from 0 100 each point This normal pitch curve creates a basic curve for hovering Use this function togethe
100. ontrol the dual rates Prior to programming the dual rates for the aileron elevator or rudder channels we suggest selection of the switch that will be utilized to control the rate settings 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode An audible double beep will be heard and the default screen will change accordingly 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Each time one of the aforementioned keys is pressed the menu will change accordingly Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the dual rates D R menu appears on screen VAVA 4 Press the SELECT key six 6 times to scroll past the channel settings to access the switch selection options 5 Press the DATA INPUT lever either upward or downward until the desired switch selection appears onscreen The options are switch A or B or the IDL idle up switch 4 Next press the SELECT key one time to proceed to adjust the dual rates To adjust the dual rates 1 Press the SELECT key to choose the desired channel 1 aileron 2 elevator 4 rudder tail rotor and switch position The channel number appears on the left side of the screen The switch position up or 31 down is indicated by the flashing arrow above or below the channel indicator 2 Observing the up down switch position indicator change the dual rate value for the respective channel using the DATA INPUT l
101. oportional control Note If using Channels 3 4 or 5 for the left aileron control the flap trim values do not affect the travel of the ailerons The flap trim values will however control the flap travel if the flaperons are set up using channel 1 and channel 6 6 Press the SELECT key to choose the flap trim activation methodology 41 5 Press the DATA INPUT lever either upward or downward until the desired switch selection appears onscreen In addition to switches A B and D it is also possible to use the rotary knob VR to control the flap trim 6 Press and hold the END button to exit the programming menu V tail mixing V TL ACRO only Intended for V tail aircraft such as a Beechcraft Bonanza V tail d X CH2 X mixing allows the ruddervators to operate both as rudders and CH2 CH4 y CH4 elevators The servos work together as an elevator yet will also Ge Up Elevator work in opposition to one another to function as a rudder p Lont ego view from rear H necessary use the Servo Reversing The same as the other mixes V tail mixing requires that each function to achieve the correct direction of ruddervator be operated by a separate servo servo throws Note You cannot set V tail mixing when Elevon mixing has already been set In order to enable V tail mixing you first need to cancel Elevon mixing However it is allowed to use V tail and Flaperon mixing simultaneously To
102. or each axis aileron elevator cyclic pitch and collective pitch whereas a CCPM helicopter uses a combination of servos working together to achieve the 3 axes of motion HE3 Type HE3 Front CCPM This selection is most commonly used for electric helicopters With aileron input the aileron and pitch PIT s gt AIL servos tilt the swashplate left and right with elevator input ETE the servos tilt the swashplate fore and aft with pitch input all three servos raise the swashplate up and down Pushrods positioned as shown H 3 Type This swashplate type is designated as a 140 degree CCPM H 3 PIT ann Fundamentally the servo operations of H 3 type are almost that same as HR3 type However the servo arrangement for elevator operation differs 140 degree CCPM offers ELE smoother operation of the combined servos and an equal cyclic rate all around On a 120 degree setup the left right cyclic is slightly faster than the fore aft cyclic HR3 Type This is a 120 degree CCPM With Aileron input the HR3 620 Front aileron and pitch servos tilt the swashplate left and right PIT ae AIL with Elevator input the three servos tilt the swashplate fore and aft with Pitch input all three servos raise the ELE swashplate up and down 59 To select the swashplate types 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END ke
103. oward the downward from the aileron surface 7 Once the mix has been activated move the servos to their full extremes to make certain they are not overdriving the controls If necessary adjust the linkages to achieve the correct control throws 8 Press and hold the END key to exit the programming menu Flap trim FLTR ACRO only The Flap Trim function is used to specify the amount of flap travel produced moving the flap switch The flap trim function should be activated if you wish to control the flaps by the flap trim control The T6J transmitter allows control of the flap trims from the rotary knob or switches A B or D To adjust flap trim 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the flap trim FLTR menu appears on screen 4 Push the DATA INPUT lever upward for approximately two 2 seconds This will cause the INH display to flash rapidly before changing to a flashing ON display 5 Press the SELECT key to access the travel of the flap switch The travel values are adjustable between 100 and 100 Adjust the values accordingly by pressing the DATA INPUT lever upward or downward Note When using switches A B or D it is possible to incorporate two rates upward or downward Adjusting the flap trim with the rotary knob allows for pr
104. p in mind that a helicopter has many rotating parts and they all cause resonance The helicopter will need to be tuned to reduce the amount of vibration e Retract Servo Specifically used for mechanical retracts It is a non proportional servo which only moves 180 degrees That is to say this servo is either off gear up and fully locked or on gear down and fully locked No ATV EPA or AST adjustments can be made on these servos because they are not proportional The linkage must be set up properly to allow this servo to operate at its full range and do its job securing your model s landing gear in a gear up or gear down position e Retracts Short for retractable landing gear Wheels and struts that fold up into the aircraft to get them out of the airstream and present less resistance to the airflow e Revolution Mixing The function of the radio which mixes throttle to rudder preventing the rotation of the helicopter during throttle increase or decrease e Roll maneuver The aircraft keeps the nose pointed in one direction while it rolls over on its back and then upright again e Roll Axis The airplane axis controlled by the ailerons Roll is illustrated by holding the airplane by the nose and tail Dropping either wingtip is the roll movement This is used to bank or turn the airplane Many aircraft are not equipped with ailerons and the Roll and Yaw motions are controlled by the rudder This is one reason why most
105. page for more information on this feature H Idle Up switch This switch operates to change the flight condition which sets the throttle curve and pitch curve for mid air maneuvers rolls loops stall turns and 3D flight A Retractable landing gear switch channel 5 This switch operates the servo connected to channel 5 in the receiver If your model has retractable landing gear this is the control used to extend and retract the gear H Gyro switch channel 5 You can connect your gyro s sensitivity adjustment connector to channel 5 of the receiver to operate the gyro The T6J offers two different sensitivity settings Changing the throttle stick ratchet system for helicopter flight Generally speaking helicopter pilots prefer a smooth operation of k the throttle stick rather than the ratcheting operation commonly used by fixed wing pilots The procedure below will allow modelers to change from this ratcheting operation to the smoother throttle stick operation Ratchet plate for airplane 1 Open the battery cover on the back of the transmitter and remove the transmitter battery or batteries 2 Unplug the battery connection on the left side of the battery case Ratchet plate 3 Remove the four transmitter rear case screws and remove the for helicopter rear case 4 Change the ratchet plate on the gimbal section to the smooth ratchet plate for helicopter use 8 RADIO INSTALLATION Follow these guidelines
106. ply press the DATA INPUT lever in the opposite direction For example if the mixing value is at 50 you are satisfied with the amount of mixing but it functions opposite of the direction desired hold the DATA INPUT lever until the mixing value is 50 8 Push SELECT key to select the on off switch SW and respective position The LW lt a mixing may be controlled by the A B or D switches in either the Up or Down position Select the switch by pushing the DATA INPUT lever Additionally it is ON vs DI possible to always have the mix active To do so select ON IW 9 Observe how the controls on the model respond to be certain you have achieved the correct mix and that the throws are as desired 10 Press and hold the END button to exit the programming menu Wing Type Selection ACRO only To ease the installation and set up of the airplane the T6J offers three different wing types to utilize Normal Flaperon and Elevon sometimes referred to as a Delta configuration In addition to the support of three wing types the T6J also offers a V tail mixing as well Prior to programming any functions trims flaps etc that are related to the wings tail surfaces it is important to determine the proper wing and tail configuration for the respective aircraft 38 Normal The T6J transmitter defaults to the normal wing type non selectable If your model uses a single servo to control the ailerons there is nothin
107. r 71 Adjustable length control sticks The control stick length is adjustable to make the transmitter more comfortable to hold and operate To adjust the length hold the locking piece B and turn the stick tip A counterclockwise Turn the locking piece B up or down to lengthen or shorten the stick When the length is as desired lock the stick in position by turning locking piece B counterclockwise Changing the T6J Stick Mode The transmitter may be operated in four different stick modes 1 2 3 and 4 The modes determine the functions that will be operated by control sticks Currently the transmitter is in Mode 2 and should be left in Mode 2 unless you are an experienced flyer and have learned to fly in a different mode In mode 2 the right control stick operates the aileron and elevator and the left stick operates the rudder and throttle This is how 99 of Americans fly their models 1 Simultaneously depress the MODE and END keys and then turn on the power IL 2 Press the SELECT button until the stick STCK mode menu is on the LCD screen The LCD screen will indicate the current stick mode selection 2 3 Press the DATA INPUT lever upward or downward to change the stick modes If a mode is selected that moves the throttle control to the right stick the throttle detent mechanism will have to be moved as well This can be done by the Futaba Service Center See Page 3 4 Cycle the transmitter
108. r with the normal throttle curve to obtain the performance you desire While each helicopter manufacturer will have specific recommendations for your flying style generally speaking the points should be adjusted as follows e Point 1 the collective servo is at the desired lowest point with the throttle stick at the lowest bottom position e Point 2 the collective servo is at the desired point with the throttle stick is advanced of the way e Point 3 the collective servo is at the desired point with the throttle stick advanced L way e Point 4 the collective servo is at the desired point with the throttle stick advanced of the way e Point 5 the collective servo is at the desired point with the throttle servo fully advanced 48 To set the normal pitch curve 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the normal pitch curve N PI menu appears on screen 4 The LCD screen will contain the pitch curve point indication left side of screen as well as the current pitch curve value expressed as a percentage of travel on the right side of the display Note Point 1 is shown initially which is throttle stick all the way downward slow position Point 5 is throttle stick all the way upward hi position Press the DATA INPUT l
109. re constant and stronger action Regular servo motors have either 3 or 5 magnets poles which when the armature is between these the servo motor is at its weakest e Cowl The large molded fairing around an engine It serves two purposes when done right It helps the airflow go smoothly around the front of the airplane and also provides a proper path for cooling air around the engine e Cyclic Term used for the horizontal controls used to determine the attitude of the helicopter Also known as elevator and aileron e Dead Stick Slang term for a landing without engine power An example I ran out of fuel at 50 feet and had to dead stick 78 e Dialed In Slang term for the condition in which the model is set up to fly smoothly and predictably This is the state where the mechanics and electronics work together to produce the best performance e Differential Uneven movement in each direction of a control surface Usually used when discussing ailerons or when describing an undesired unevenness in movement of other controls e Digital Please see the digital servo web page http www futabarc com servos digitalservos html e Dorsal Fin An extension of the vertical fin forward of the main part of the fin and against the fuselage On the top or dorsal side of the aircraft e Drag The air resistance to forward motion Drag can be increased with the use of certain types of devices installed on the aircraft such
110. read the battery voltage of the on board battery pack or transmitter battery pack e Exponential Rate Offers servo travel that is not directly proportional to stick travel Control response is milder below half stick but becomes increasing stronger as stick travel approaches 100 Great for aerobatics and trouble situations e Fail Safe A safety feature which turns a servo to a preset position if the signal is lost or interrupted Additionally battery fail safe is a safety feature which brings the throttle servo down to idle as a warning that the receiver battery s voltage is getting dangerously low e Fairing A shaped area used to smooth out streamline or fair the joint between two members of an airplane A wing fairing joins the wing and fuselage A landing gear fairing streamlines the landing gear struts and wheel fairings wheel pants streamline the bulky shape of the wheels e Field charger A fast battery charger designed to work from a 12 volt power source such as a car battery e Figure 9 Can be an official competition maneuver or a badly done loop When the model flies over the top of a loop and picks up too much speed the momentum prevents it from maintaining a loop s round shape e Fin Vertical Fin The fixed portion of the vertical tail surface e Flap to elevator mixing Air and 2 servo gliders only Used to counteract unwanted changes in pitch when flaps are deployed e Flaperons
111. riate waterproof the receiver by placing it in a plastic bag and closing the open end with a rubber band before wrapping it in foam If moisture enters the receiver intermittent operation or a failure may result Wrapping the receiver in a plastic bag also protects it from fuel and exhaust residue which in some models can work its way into the fuselage Powering the Receiver It is imperative to properly power the receiver and onboard equipment The receiver battery or onboard power supply should be of the design which will enable all servos and other equipment to maintain functionality throughout the flight without any inadvertent interruptions in the supply of power to the necessary equipment Consideration should also be given to the supply of power during the model s flight and load consumptions that will vary during the operation of the various servos etc Failure to ensure a proper supply of power could cause difficulties and or potentially a crash As the receiver power needs vary significantly from model to model for example a 40 sized trainer will require a smaller battery than would a giant scale aircraft it would be difficult to make a general recommendation As such we would suggest that modelers refer to the suggestions of modelers with similar models and similar configurations until more experienced is gained Transmitter Antenna One of the first things modelers might notice about the T6J transmitter is that it lacks t
112. rm that will be perfectly perpendicular 90 Ce 2 degrees to the pushrod when placed on the servo i L A S g A GE S 3 S Ge sec lll 90 e After the servos are installed operate each servo over its full travel and check that the pushrods and servo arms do not bind or contact each other Also make sure that the controls do not require excess force to operate If there is any objectionable buzzing sound coming from a servo there is probably too much resistance in the control Find and correct the difficulty e Use the mounting plate from the receiver on off switch as a template for the cutout and screw holes Mount the switch on the side of the fuselage opposite the engine exhaust and in a location where it won t be inadvertently turned on or off during handling or storage of the aircraft The cutout should allow for a full range of motion from the switch in both directions Be certain that the switch moves without and restrictions and that it snaps from on to off e When you install the switch harness in the helicopter please use the switch cover Generally sandwich the frame by the switch and switch cover and securely tighten the screws Different models might require different installations In that case please follow the directions supplied by the manufacturer e To prevent the servo lead wires from being broken
113. rocedure for the remaining two spaces When completed press and hold the END button Confirm the model name on the home page Data Reset function REST All the data for any model memory can be reset to the original factory defaults Often this function is performed to get a fresh start and clear the memory before inputting new model settings It is also used to eliminate a model that no longer exists from the T6J s model memory Note Data reset function only resets the defaults for the model that appears on screen It does NOT reset the entire transmitter To reset data 1 Turn the transmitter on Ensure that the model on the home page is the one that is to be reset 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the parameter PARA submenu appears on screen 4 Press the SELECT key until the model reset submenu REST is brought forth 5 Press and hold the DATA INPUT upward or downward The EXEC will begin flashing rapidly prior to the model reset being executed The T6J will also emit an audible double beep to confirm that the model has been reset The model data has now been reset to the initial setting that is the default value set at the factory Note If the power switch is turned off while reset is underway the data may not be reset CAUTION Resetting the
114. rol s neutral position The T6J transmitter offers exponential adjustments for the ailerons elevator and rudder channels The EXPO settings are controlled by the switch that has been selected for the dual rates D R As with the dual rates settings the exponentials are also simultaneously activated The amount of travel decrease for each control may be set between 100 and 100 of the values set for the end points explained in End Point Adjustment on page To set the exponentials 1 Turn the transmitter on 32 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the exponentials EXPO menu appears on screen 4 Press the SELECT key to choose the desired channel 1 aileron 2 elevator 4 rudder tail rotor and switch position The channel number appears on the left side of the screen The switch position up or down is indicated by the arrow above or below the channel indicator The channel number appears on the left side of the screen 5 Observing the up down switch position indicator change the exponential value for the respective channel using the DATA INPUT lever until the desired sensitivity of the respective gimbal stick near center is achieved Again if the arrow is pointing upward the rate is being adjusted for the up position of the switch Generally
115. s and the direct sunlight when you charge batteries e It is recommended to perform charging within the 10 30 C 50 85 F range Otherwise it may cause abnormal charging and overheat 17 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY LCD AND PROGRAMMING CONTROLS DATA INPUT lever use this MODE key use to select desired to input numbers or settings function while programming To open programming menu Press MODE key for one second To close programming menu SELECT Press END key for one second END key use to select desired SELECT key use to select items within function while programming function to be set or changed in the screen LCD Display screen Current model name When the transmitter is initially turned on the model type model memory number model memory name transmission mode and transmitter battery voltage are displayed on the LCD screen When prompted by the user the functions and settings stored in the memory can also be read on the screen The user accesses the different functions using the MODE a Q and SELECT keys and changes the values and settings using the DATA INPUT lever This is called programming Current model type E Transmission mode Transmitter battery boltage Current model Note Feel free to explore by scrolling through the programs and viewing the displays using the MODE and END keys The MODE and END keys only determine what will be displayed on the screen and wil
116. s displayed on the LCD screen Note The throttle trim lever is intended to fine tune the throttle servo when the engine is at idle Throttle trim does not affect the throttle servo when the throttle control stick is all the way up so idle rpm can be adjusted without affecting throttle settings through the rest of the stick movement Charging jack Port used for charging the transmitter batteries if applicable The T6J does not include rechargeable transmitter batteries or the AC charger However these items are available separately at your local hobby shop if desired On Off switch Used to power the T6J on or off DATA Input Lever Used to change the values of the various functions displayed on the LCD screen Liquid Crystal Display Commonly referred to as LCD this is the screen of the transmitter that displays the programming modes values entered etc MODE key Used to scroll through and display the different functions SELECT key Used to display the values for the current function Throttle cut button This button activates the throttle cut function and is used to fully close the carburetor and shut off the engine Throttle Rudder control stick Operates the servos connected to channel 3 throttle and channel 4 rudder in the receiver Mode 2 Trainer switch Operates the trainer functions To operate as a trainer switch the transmitter must be connected to another transmitter via a trainer cord sold separately See
117. s short for gyroscope A gyroscope is an electronic unit that senses rotational movement and corrects for it For example if the wind blows your helicopter s tail to the left a gyro will sense that motion and confirm that no input was given and will correct for it How does it help in helicopter setup A heading hold gyro will totally eliminate the need for revolution mixing The gyro will sense and correct the unwanted motion for you so you don t have to spend time to get a complex curve operating properly Gyro sensor types There are many different kinds of gyros and gyro technology available today Futaba s cutting edge micro electromechanical system or MEMS sensors detect smaller angular deviations that any other technology Choosing the right gyro for your skills your helicopter and your budget Mechanical Some are still available They are very challenging to set up and not as reliable as piezo or SMM Non heading hold piezo these are now inexpensive gyros that are reliable and easy to set up Some have dual rates and remote gain control to adjust sensitivity in flight Lack heading hold capabilities for precision flying Heading hold piezo Until recently the cream of the crop Expensive and more complex to set up Adds GPS like heading recognition Exhibits minor difficulties with temperature drift position setting varying with unit s temperature Heading hold SMM 21st century gyro technology Computer chip techn
118. safely without engine power This maneuver uses the stored energy in the rotor blades to produce lift at the end of decent allowing the model to land safely 75 e Axis The line around which a body rotates e BEC Battery Eliminator Circuitry Allows receiver to draw power from a main battery pack eliminating the need for and weight of a receiver battery e Ball Bearing Servo s output shaft is supported with bearings for increased performance and accuracy e Ball Link Connection using a ball and a link which rotates on the ball Used to connect the servo to a control surface or lever e Backlash Term describing the amount of play between gears or gear mesh If too loose the gear can slip or strip the teeth Too tight and excessive wear is caused e Base Load Antenna A rigid short antenna mounted to the model Used to replace the longer receiver antenna e Battery Fail safe function Determines how to regain throttle control after a receiver low battery warning e Bell and Hiller Control system used in helicopters Changes pitch of blades in relation to their position via a swashplate A flybar with paddles is used to gain responsiveness The two systems are linked with Control Levers e Binding What occurs when the friction at a joint is stronger than the linkage e Boring holes in the sky Having fun flying an R C airplane without any pre determined flight pattern e Buddy or Trainer Box Two sim
119. sary to get the model to fly straight and level 1 If the transmitter is off turn it on at this time 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the trim TRIM menu appears on screen 4 Press the SELECT key to display the channel to be adjusted the figure shows trim adjustments for CH1 5 Adjust the trim using the DATA INPUT lever Note that initially the values change in increments of 1 but if the DATA INPUT lever is held long enough the values will change more rapidly 6 Press the SELECT key to bring forth the trim values for the remaining channels To change the values for these channels repeat step 3 above for each channel that requires trim adjustments 7 Press and hold the END button to exit the programming mode 8 Verify that you are satisfied with the trim settings by flying the model once again Note it is generally best to fine tune the trims of your model on a very calm day as windy conditions will impact the flight characteristics of the model To view the trim settings Once the model has been flown and the trims are adjusted accordingly it is possible to easily and rapidly view the trim setting adjustments 1 Turn the transmitter on If the transmitter is already on ensure that it is in the default display mode 2 With the home page disp
120. screen 4 The MDL Model timer will be flashing on the screen Press the DATA INPUT lever either upward or downward to select between the UP count up or DWN count down timers 5 Press the SELECT button to confirm the desired timer function This will also move to the timer setting screen 68 6 Use the DATA INPUT lever to adjust the timer s minute indications accordingly Pushing upward will increase the minute selection to a maximum of 99 minutes Pressing downward will decrease the minutes to a minimum of 00 7 When satisfied press the SELECT key again to move to the seconds adjustments The seconds are adjustable from a minimum of 00 to a maximum of 59 8 Pressing SELECT once again will move to the timer starting method screen Press the DATA INPUT lever upward or downward to select accordingly The options are e SWA Switch A ON in the down position e SWA Switch A ON in the up position e SWB Switch B ON in the down position e SWB Switch B ON in the up position e SWD Switch D ON in the down position e SWD Switch D ON in the up position e THR Throttle stick movement activation activates at approximately1 3 throttle e ON The timer is always activated Note To stop the timer when activated simply move the respective switch or stick to the opposite position For example if SWA is selected and the timer is activated simply move Switch A to the down position and the timer
121. sible to assign the throttle curve operation to any of the switches on the T6J 6 Press the DATA INPUT lever upward or downward to select the desired switch for the throttle curve that will be programmed below Note Prior to adjusting the throttle curve points ensure that the switch is in the desired position up or down To set the throttle curve T CV 1 From the activation channel selection screen above press the SELECT button two 2 times This will bring up point one 1 of the throttle curve programming The current value is expressed in percentage of the overall throttle travel in the lower right portion of the LCD 2 Press the DATA INPUT lever upward to increase the percentage of servo travel for the respective point on the throttle curve 3 Press the SELECT button one time to bring up the point two 2 throttle curve adjustments Again use the DATA INPUT lever to adjust the values accordingly 4 Repeat the steps above as desired for the remaining three points on the throttle curve 5 Press and hold the END button to exit the programming mode Pitch Curve P CV ACRO only In addition to the throttle curve the T6J also offers a pitch curve in the airplane functions This will allow modelers to utilize variable pitch propellers in their aircraft 45 The switch that controls the throttle curve as described previously will also control the pitch curve as well In one direction of the switch positio
122. smitter Full instructions on how to operate the controls are provided beginning on page 19 Note The diagram shows a mode 2 system For information on the various flight modes please refer to page 72 of this manual Antenna built in Carrying handle A Flap trim H Hovering pitch She Neck strap hook TI Futaba Trainer switch Seege ff aay N A Program mixing H Idle up switch H Throttle hold switch A Throttle pitch curve Aileron Elevator amp Rudder dual rate switch A Gear switch CH 5 H Gyro switch CH 5 Throttle rudder control stick Mode 2 Aileron elevator control stick Mode 2 Elevator trim lever Mode 2 Aileron trim lever Throttle trim lever Mode 2 Rudder trim lever Throttle cut button MODE key Liquid crystal display RES screen LCD Charging jack On off switch DATA INPUT lever SELECT key Descriptions Note A indicates functions that are only found when the T6J is in the ACRO airplane mode H indicates functions that are only found when the T6J is in the HELI helicopter mode If neither an A or H is indicated the function is applicable to both ACRO and HELI modes Aileron Elevator and Rudder dual rate switch use this switch to select between two aileron elevator and rudder control throw settings The throws can be set up however you prefer Generally speaking when the switch is in the up position the control throws are greater
123. strongly suggest naming each model immediately after it is selected To do so please refer to the Model Name section of this manual To select model memory 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode An audible double beep will be heard and the default screen will change 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the model select function appears on the LCD screen MODL The number of the 20 current active model will be blinking Note If the END key is held down for 0 5 seconds the transmitter will return to the default screen and will then display the current trim settings When using the END key press and release it to scroll through the options 4 To select a different model memory press the DATA INPUT lever and hold it downward or upward for 0 5 seconds until the desired model number appears Release the DATA INPUT lever when the next model memory MODL appears on the LCD Continue repeating this procedure until the desired model memory appears on the screen Each time a new model memory is brought forth the T6J will emit a single audible beep 5 With the desired mode memory MODL on the screen all programming inputs from this point forward will affect only the model number on the screen until another model number is selected Model Name function The Model Name funct
124. t which affects piezo and some mechanical gyros e Gyro sensitivity Used to create stick priority or activate each rate of a dual rate gyro based on stick position This preprogrammed mix decreases the gain of the gyro directly proportional to the amount of rudder stick given or steps the gyro down from high to low rate on dual rate gyros e Heading Hold This describes a type of Gyro which senses rotation and maintains direction This is accomplished by sensing the rate of motion and the time of motion then compensating for the distance While this sounds complicated the effect is that if you have the model dialed in and point the nose north with a heading hold gyro on the yaw axis the model will continue to face north until you command it to yaw See also Heading Lock This is not recommended for aircraft use while in flight due to the requirement to use YAW rudder command to turn the model Often used for ground use only for perfect take off and landing runs 82 e Heading Lock Slang term for Heading Hold Gyro e Helicopter Radio A remote control radio system designed specifically for use with helicopter models The helicopter radio differs from an aircraft radio in a few ways First the heli radio needs mixing functions specific to helicopters and usually a minimum of five channels Collective mixing for collective pitch helicopters is a necessity Second is the throttle stick which is ratcheted in airplane transmitters
125. t charge battery packs that have been damaged in any way We strongly suggest frequent inspection of the battery packs to ensure that no damage has occurred e Do not to allow batteries to overheat If overheated disconnect the battery from the charger immediately and allow to cool e Do not mix cells all cells should be of the same material configuration etc e Do not deep cycle NiMH batteries as permanent damage could result e Never charge batteries on a surface that may become hot or may be impacted by the heat e Immediately end the charging procedure if either the batteries or charger itself become overly hot e NiMH cells do not exhibit the memory effect like NiCd cells so little cycling is needed Store NiMH packs with some voltage remaining on the cells refer to battery supplier e NiMH cells have a self discharge rate of approximately 20 25 compared to 15 for NiCd batteries It is important to recharge NiMH batteries immediately prior to use e Never connect the battery in reverse Reverse connection will cause the battery to overheat or will damage the inside of the charger e Do not add an additional charge after charging e Never charge with a current exceeding the nominal capacity IC of the rechargeable battery e If a battery is charged with a current exceeding 1C the battery will overheat and deteriorate e Do not connect two battery packs or more to one output terminal e Avoid extremely cold and hot place
126. tered by of course turning on the power then by pressing and holding the MODE key down for approximately one second Once in the program the MODE or END key will be used to scroll through each of the available functions features The MODE key will scroll one direction while the END key will scroll in the opposite direction Therefore if when scrolling through the functions if the modeler bypasses the desired function press the opposite key to scroll back to the bypassed function For example if using the MODE key to scroll and the desired function is passed press the END key to scroll to the desired function The functions available for each model type are as follows Model type ACRO Parameters Data Reset Model Type Select Mode Select Throttle Cut Battery Fail Safe Model Name Model Select Reversing Dual Rates Exponentials End Point Adjustments Trim Sub Trim Programmable Mix 1 Programmable Mix 2 Flaperon Mixing Flap Trim V Tail Mixing Elevon Mixing Throttle Curve Pitch Curve Failsafe Trainer and Timer 19 Model type HELI Parameters Data Reset Model Type Select Mode Select Throttle Cut Battery Fail Safe Model name Model Select Reversing Dual Rates Exponentials End Point Adjustments Trim Sub Trim Normal Throttle Curve Normal Pitch Curve Idle Up Throttle Curve Idle Up Pitch Curve Throttle Hold Throttle Hold Pitch Curve Revolution Mixing Gyro Sensitivity Swash Throttle Mixing Swash Ring Swash AFR D
127. the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the exponentials EXPO menu appears on screen 4 Press the SELECT key to choose the desired channel 1 aileron 2 elevator 4 rudder and switch position The channel number appears on the left side of the screen The switch position up or down is indicated by the arrow above or below the channel indicator The channel number appears on the left side of the screen 5 Place the dual rate switch selected previously which also serves as the exponential switch in the desired position for the value you wish to change The T6J provides a visual indication of the exponential switch s position on the left side of the LCD If the arrow is pointing upward the exponential is being adjusted for the up position of the switch 6 Change the exponential rate value for the respective channel using the DATA INPUT lever until the desired exponential value is achieved As stated above an exponential value with a in front of it makes the initial servo movement less or softer 7 Place the dual rate exponential switch in the opposite position adjust the rates accordingly 8 Repeat the procedure for the remaining channels as desired 9 Press and hold the END button to save these settings and exit the programming menu HELI Dual Rates Exponential Information Dual Rates HELI Commonly abbreviated as D R
128. the Pitch Curve section on page Initially the values displayed on the transmitter will be 50 for all three channels Check all three servos to move in the same direction by the throttle stick operation At this point it doesn t worry even if the swashplate works in the reverse direction for the stick operation If one of these servos operate oppositely for other servos you will need to change the travel direction of the servo in the servo reversing REVR menu Please refer to page for information on how to do so Next check the cyclic directions aileron and elevator and the collective pitch direction If the swashplate is working in the reverse direction for each stick operation it will be necessary to change the respective swashplate AFR value to 50 With everything functioning in the proper direction it is time to adjust the overall throw for each function Typically you will use a pitch gauge to assist in the adjustment of the pitch AFR to achieve the amount of 60 total pitch you desire However you ll also want to assure that the swashplate does not travel so far as to bind at the top or bottom of its throw You will also want to repeat this procedure for the cyclic throws Move the stick left right up down to assure that the linkages do not bind If the linkages are binding reduce the AFR values If additional throws are needed increase the values To set the swash AFR 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and
129. throttle stick all the way downward slow position Point 5 is throttle stick all the way upward hi position Press the DATA INPUT lever upward to increase the percentage of servo travel for the respective point on the throttle curve Press the DATA INPUT lever downward to decrease the percentage of servo travel for the respective point on the throttle curve 6 Press the SELECT button one time to bring up the point two 2 throttle curve adjustments Again use the DATA INPUT lever to adjust the values accordingly 7 Repeat the previous steps to set the idle up throttle curve point values for the remaining three 3 points 8 Press the DATA INPUT lever either upward or downward to select Switch A B or C as the idle up activation switch 50 Note As with all switch selection availability if the modeler has programmed any other functionality to this switch selection the idle up throttle curve and the other function will be activated simultaneously As such it is imperative to ensure that these desired functions will not negatively impact one another For example if the modeler has programmed Switch B to activate the low rates and then selected Switch B as the activation switch for the idle up curves moving Switch B will activate both functions simultaneously Note if the trainer function is activated the switch C is allocated for the trainer function automatically 9 Press and hold the END button to exit the programmin
130. u when the trim is activated Additionally there is a double beep and a slight pause that occurs when the trim lever is centered zeroed Adjusting the trims with the trim levers changes the servo s position in increments of 4 If finer adjustments are required land the model and then enter the program as described below to adjust the trims in increments of 1 This finer adjustment will allow for a more precise flight of the model Note When the transmitter is powered down or turned off the trim values are stored in the transmitter s memory Depending upon the wind conditions etc it might be necessary to fine tune the trims slightly however it is not necessary to start from the beginning Center the servos 1 Turn on the transmitter and receiver Operate the controls to make sure the servos respond in the correct direction Use the reversing function to reverse any servos necessary 2 Center the throttle control stick 3 Place the servo arms on the servos so they are perpendicular to the pushrods see page It is okay to cut off any unused servo arms 4 Connect the pushrods to the control surfaces Adjust the length of the pushrods until the control surfaces are centered when the servos are centered To fine tune the trim settings Once the servos and control surfaces have been connected and the control throws have been set using the end points and dual rates get the model airborne Adjust the trims as neces
131. ugh the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the parameter PARA menu appears on screen 4 Press SELECT until the BF S Battery Fail Safe screen appears If the Battery Fail Safe is active and you wish to turn it off press and hold the DATA INPUT lever down The ON indication will begin to blink rapidly and will soon change to display OFF If the Battery Fail Safe is not activated and you wish to turn it on press and hold 26 the DATA INPUT lever upward The OFF indication will begin to blink rapidly and will soon change to display ON 5 Press and hold the END button to exit the programming menu Servo Reversing REVR The servo reversing function is used to change the direction that a servo responds to a control input from the transmitter stick or switch After using the reversing function check all the controls on the model to be certain they are operating in the correct direction and that you did not inadvertently reverse a servo other than the one intended Reversing the wrong servo and not checking the response of the controls before each flight may be the most common cause of a crash Note Reversing the throw of a servo channel will affect all mixings etc that interact with this channel For example if the aileron servo is reversed the aileron servo s travel direction will also be reversed in flaperons if active As such we strongly suggest adjusting the servo reversing as one of th
132. up the throttle and or pitch curves might vary greatly The delay from this function will prevent the helicopter from changing RPM s rapidly and therefore negatively impacting flight characteristics The delay for both the throttle Channel 3 and the pitch Channel 6 is adjustable from 0 50 A delay value of 50 is approximately 1 2 seconds We suggest starting with a smaller value until the optimum amount has been determined by test flying the machine 61 To program the DELY Throttle and Pitch Delays 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode An audible double beep will be heard and the default screen will change 1 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function BU menus Each time one of the aforementioned keys is pressed the menu will change accordingly Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the delay DELY menu appears on screen V 4 The right side of the LCD should indicate that the delay settings are inhibited as denoted by the flashing INH Activate the delay settings by pressing and holding the DATA INPUT lever upward The INH should begin flashing rapidly prior to changing to ON 5 Press the SELECT key to access the throttle delay adjustment The throttle channel is denoted by the 3 on the left side of the LCD 6 Press the DATA INPUT lever upward to increase the delay of the throttle servo accordingly As note
133. upon throttle stick position e Pull Pull A linkage setup using two rods or wires One is pulled for one direction the other is pulled for the other Push Pull A linkage setup using two rods One rod pushes while the other pulls e RPM How fast something turns It means Revolutions Per Minute It is both singular and plural e Receiver Rx The radio unit in the aircraft which receives the transmitter signal and relays the control to the servos This is somewhat similar to the radio you may have in your family automobile except the radio in the airplane perceives commands from the transmitter while the radio in your car perceives music from the radio station e Reflex If a wing has an airfoil that curves down from the high point and then curves back up it s said to be reflexed Reflex is the size of that reverse curve e Reset Return to default Used to reset timers also a model submenu used to reset part or all of a specific model s settings e Resonance This is the increased vibration or amplitude of oscillation of system when acted upon by a force whose frequency is close to or equal to the normal frequency of the system When the resonance of many parts of a machine are in synch the whole machine will vibrate at a greater rate and can be damaged Resonance can cause difficulties in an aircraft particularly when using a vibration mount with an improperly balanced 86 propeller spinner For helis Kee
134. vo is at the desired point with the throttle stick advanced 3 4 of the way e Point 5 the collective servo is at the desired point with the throttle stick fully advanced This is full positive pitch To set the idle up pitch curve 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode An audible double beep will be heard and the default screen will change accordingly 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the idle up pitch curve I PI menu appears on screen 4 The LCD screen will contain the pitch curve point indication left side of screen as well as the current pitch curve value expressed as a percentage of travel on the right side of the display Note Point 1 is shown initially which is throttle stick all the way downward slow position Point 5 is throttle stick all the way upward hi position Press the DATA INPUT lever upward to increase the percentage of servo travel for the respective point on the pitch curve Press the DATA INPUT lever downward to decrease the percentage of servo travel for the respective point on the pitch curve 5 Press the SELECT button one time to bring up the point two 2 pitch curve adjustments Again use the DATA INPUT lever to adjust the values accordingly 6 Repeat the previous steps to set the normal pitch curve point values for the remaining three
135. will not have the clicking feel on the heli version This is due to the precise control needed on the heli collective stick to achieve and sustain a controlled hover The specific radio requirements will vary from user to user and the parameters used will vary from helicopter to helicopter Note that many radios produced have both airplane and helicopter programming in a single radio e Horizontal Stabilizer The horizontal tail surface at the back of the fuselage which provides aerodynamic pitch stability to the airplane e Hover To maintain a stationary position in which the model is not climbing diving rolling or yawing e Hovering offset Heli programming only Adjusts the center point of the pitch curves including the hovering pitch curve to fine tune the hovering point when it is not exactly center throttle stick position e Hovering pitch Heli programming only This is a pre programmed hovering type mix which gives an in flight adjustment to the pitch curve at and around center stick or the hovering point if that point is not at center throttle stick then the center point of this feature is adjusted with the hovering offset command to give very fine tuning for easiest hovering e Idle Up This is a setting on the transmitter which limits the throttle minimum Particularly useful for FFF and 3D stunt flying e Immelmann A maneuver originally used to reverse direction in combat The airplane noses up and over onto its bac
136. will stop accordingly To reactivate the timer move it to the up position once again To reset the timer press and hold the DATA INPUT lever momentarily when the timer is displayed on the LCD 9 Press and hold the END button to exit the programming menu 69 FLOW CHART ACRO MODE FUNCTIONS 1 2 a GA ES A A m TE i i Si A A A 4 l BES m er E IS Es jie ma A A A A E Wes Ba Us 6 Ries HI H G TH JI TN LIN ry men IW Nii LI D s Did TNH n Programming mode 2 gt eh S pe E SC zz E SZ Gel u ee Lie AN S EN e D Te P CU amp Zm gt ml a 2 e E S S E 70 FLOW CHART ACRO MODE FUNCTIONS 2 2 I E 6 T i gt kegc fb aa gt a gt KEN k gt MODE key END key SELECT key DATA leve
137. y ACRO represents the airplane model type selection Transmission Mode Selection MODE The T6J offers two different mode transmission selections S FHSS and FHSS The R2006GS which accompanies the T6J is compatible with either the S FHSS or FHSS settings and adjusts automatically to the signals from the transmitter accordingly The S FHSS mode offers fail safe on all channels Note When changing the mode selection the transmitter s power must be cycled off and then back on once again in order for the change to become effective The new mode selected will flash on the default screen until the cycling of the power has taken place To select mode setting 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Each time one of the aforementioned keys is pressed the menu will change accordingly Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the parameter PARA submenu appears on screen 4 Press the SELECT button until the mode selection MODE menu is on screen The existing mode selection will flash in the center of the LCD screen 5 The DATA INPUT lever will be utilized to change the mode of the T6J To change from the FHSS FH mode to the SFHSS S FH mode press the DATA INPUT lever and hold it upward for approximately 0 5 seconds To change from the SFHSS S FH mode to the FHSS FH mode press the DATA
138. y set it to PPM 66 3 If the student s radio has a plug in RF module remove the module 4 If the student s transmitter is a 72MHz collapse the antenna accordingly 5 With both transmitters off connect the trainer cord to both radios On the T6J 2 4GHz the trainer jack is located in the center of the rear of the case Do not force the plug into the transmitter and note that the plug is keyed so it can go in only one way 6 Turn on the instructor s transmitter DO NOT turn on the student s transmitter It will automatically power up but will not transmit a signal Set the reversing and trims of the student s radio to match that of the instructor s If both the instructor and the student use T6J 2 4GHz the F S function s set up must be the same in both transmitters 7 Turn on the receiver switch in the model Depress the trainer switch on the instructor s radio Use the student s radio to operate the controls ailerons elevator rudder etc and observe how they respond Make any adjustments necessary to the student s transmitter to get the controls to respond correctly 8 Check to see that the trims are in sync by toggling the trainer switch back and forth a few times The controls on the model should remain stationary If the controls do not remain stationary this indicates that the trim settings on the student s radio do not match those on the instructor s radio Adjust the student s
139. y of the aircraft When released the instructor regains all control of the aircraft 64 To activate trainer function 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the trainer TRNR menu appears on screen 4 The trainer mode is currently inhibited INH thus the flashing INH on the LCD screen Press and hold the DATA INPUT lever upward for approximately two 2 seconds The T6J s trainer function will be activated as indicated by the ON and the audible beep LAIN 5 Follow the procedure below to program the desired trainer mode selection for the T6J Trainer mode selection As noted previously there are several trainer modes available in the T6J The methodology utilized will vary from instructor to instructor and will also vary depending upon the student s ability as well Channels 1 4 offer three different modes Channels 5 and 6 offer two Each channel may be individually assigned using one of the trainer modes The trainer modes are as follows Normal NOR The model is controlled by the signals from the student s transmitter The Normal mode is offered on all six 6 channels of the T6J Function FUNC Mode The model is controlled by signals from the student s transmitter using the instructor s settings Note If using this methodology
140. y to scroll through the function menus Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the swash SWSH menu appears on screen 4 To select the swashplate type press the DATA INPUT lever upward or downward for about two seconds When you are changing swashplate types to H 1 HE3 H 3 or HR3 the display flashes slow becomes rapid and then returns slow flashing with confirmation sound 5 Press and hold the END button to exit the programming menu Swashplate AFR Adjustable Function Rate HELI only If any of the three CCPM Swashplate types H3 HE3 or HR3 have been selected the Swashplate AFR adjustable function rate settings will automatically be activated as well It is possible to individually modify the values for the aileron elevator and pitch servos to fine tune the amount of travel and travel direction of the swashplate inputs Prior to adjusting the swashplate AFR it is important to properly set the linkage and servo horns for the aileron elevator and pitch servos according to the helicopter manufacturer s instructions The correct geometry of these settings is imperative to a smooth successful and correctly set up CCPM helicopter Collective and pitch directions as well as overall throw all three servos working together are controlled by the Swash AFR To begin set up it is recommended that the pitch curve be set in a straight line 0 25 50 75 and 100 this will be set to the correct curves as shown in
141. ype include wing mixing type or swashplate type best fits this particular aircraft CAUTION When changing model types e g from airplane to helicopter the current programming will be lost and will be rewritten to the factory default settings for the new model type selected As such please select a new model memory when creating a new model in the transmitter To select model type 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode 3 Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus Each time one of the aforementioned keys is pressed the menu will change Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the parameter PARA submenu appears on screen 4 Press the SELECT button until the model type TYPE selection submenu appears on the display An icon representing the existing model type selection will appear in the right portion of the LCD screen S FHSS 5 The DATA INPUT lever will be utilized to change the model type selection Press IT TI the DATA INPUT lever and hold it upward or downward for approximately two 2 HI mg seconds The model type indication will begin blinking rapidly and an audible beep will be heard as the model type selection is taking place The new model type selection mode will begin blinking slowly on the screen 23 Note HELI indicates that the T6J will utilize the helicopter programming and functionalit

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