Spektrum SPM18100 DX18 - Manual (Page 35)

35 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Acro Gyro Function
The Gyro menu option enables you to create up to 7 gyro gain
points on a maximum of 4 curves. Gyro gain curves also provide
fl exibility in reducing gyro gain as the control stick moves farther
away from the center.
To access the Gyro screen
1. In the System Setup List, highlight Aircraft Type
2. In the Aircraft Type
Screen, select NEXT
at the bottom right of
the screen. This will
access the Aircraft
Options screen.
Activate the desired
Gyro function(s). When the gyro function is active, the Gyro
function appears in the Function List.
To program a Gyro curve:
1. Access the Gyro 1,
Gyro 2 or Gyro 3
menu option from
the Function list.
2. Assign either Aircraft
or Heli to the Gyro
Type.
3. Select a trim or a pot to use for a gyro gain trim if desired.
Options available include: R. Knob, L Lever, R Lever, L TrimA,
and R TrimA.
4. Scroll to Inh > Inh.
a. Select the fi rst
Inh and assign
the input channel
for the Gyro. For
example, if the
gyro is installed to
assist on the ailerons, select Ail.
b. Select the second Inh and assign the output channel for the
Gyro, for example, the Gear channel.
5. Select the Curve you wish to edit.
6. Add the desired gyro gain values to the points on the curve.
7. Assign the switch positions to activate the gyro curve. The
curve is active when the box is solid.
Pitch Curve Function
In Acro mode a Pitch Curve screen is available that allows a
variable pitch propeller to be used. Up to 4 programmable curves
are available that can be selected via a switch, knob or stick
position. Up to 7 points can be programmed at the desired position
on each curve. Note that the Pitch curve is driven by the throttle
stick position.
To access the Pitch Curve screen:
1. In the System Setup List, highlight Aircraft Type.
2. In the Aircraft Type Screen, select NEXT at the bottom right
of the screen. This will access the Aircraft Options screen. Acti-
vate the Pitch Curve function. When the Pitch Curve function
is activated, the Pitch Curve function appears in the Function
List.
3. Assign the pitch channel in the Channel Assignment function
after activating the Pitch Curve Function.