Futaba 8J User Manual

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GOAL of EXAMPLE:

STEPS:

INPUTS:

Set up aileron triple rates on SWITCH
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exponential so it has a very linear,
normal feel. This slow roll rate has
positive exponential (the opposite of
what most people normally use), which
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normal and low rates, but still gives a
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The 3D rate (extreme aerobatics) has a
very high distance of travel nearly twice
that of the normal rate. Therefore, using
a very high negative exponential setting
softens how the servos respond around
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switch. To do so, simply set up rates
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Open D/R,EXP function.

for 1 second.

to D/R,EXP.

Choose the channel to change
(Ex: aileron is already selected)

to desired channel.

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to SW.

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to D/R.

C to up position.

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Move SWITCH to 2nd rate position and
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C to down position.

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C to center position.

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Close.

Where next?

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Set up TRAINER functions: see p. 44.
Adjust the sensitivity of the trims: see p. 45.
Set up twin aileron servos: see p. 52.
Set up twin elevator servos: see p. 54.
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