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borderm3 · 10-27-2013, 03:50 PM

Hi,

I have tried wiring via standard receiver method with the ar8000 and I tried using the ar8000 and the satellite that comes with it in DSMX mode.

When I increase the throttle/pitch the swash plate does not uniformly move up and down rather it does not keep a parallel plane with the surface. The right aileron has an angular displacement much less than the left aileron.

I have read the instruction manual and searched online.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Chris

borderm3 · 10-27-2013, 06:07 PM

I can confirm that the Gt5.1 acknowledges P, E, and A at equal rates as I input vertical on my left tx stick.

Seeing that the GT5.1 knows that it should be pushing both the aileron and the elevator up equally, shouldn't this move the left and right ailerons the same?

Does this point to a faulty GT5.1?

Thanks
Chris

borderm3 · 10-27-2013, 07:18 PM

PROBLEM SOLVED!

The issue was on my TX settings, since this is FBL, I needed single servo/normal. I guess since the gyro does all the computation the tx doesn't care what the angle is between the two ailerons.

A secondary problem causing the angular displacement between the aileron's seems to be related to the calibration of the gyro itself. As I move it about it's own axis the aileron displacement varies dramatically.

Chris

gwright · 10-30-2013, 08:49 AM

your "secondary problem" could be just the gyro doing it's job. If it does this on the ground, it can be normal, unless you're in the programming screens in the gyro (where the sensors are inoperative). In this case it should go straight up/down as expected. While in normal working mode but on the ground in static conditions it won't necessarily go straight up/down.

borderm3 · 10-31-2013, 04:34 PM

Thanks, we will see tomorrow as some parts are coming. It was a traumatic event when I tried to hover it after sorting out the few problems here. I thought I had the feedback in the proper directions, although empirical data suggests otherwise.

I barely reached zero contact force and the thing shot backwards sideways...

I ruined the only blades I had which turns out where $40-60 carbon blades. I had to order new gears at tower hobbies, in doing so I took a chance hoping these would fit. The mounting whole is the same diameter, although the thickness at root is .5mm thicker. Maybe I can run with no spacers?

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXVPF4&P=ML

PS If it wasn't obvious, I am a total newb here. Any advice appreciated.

Chris

10-27-2013, 03:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
borderm3 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2013	gt5.1 e325s swash plate issues (l&r aileron differential in displacement) Hi, I have tried wiring via standard receiver method with the ar8000 and I tried using the ar8000 and the satellite that comes with it in DSMX mode. When I increase the throttle/pitch the swash plate does not uniformly move up and down rather it does not keep a parallel plane with the surface. The right aileron has an angular displacement much less than the left aileron. I have read the instruction manual and searched online. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Chris

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10-27-2013, 06:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
borderm3 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Oct 2013	I can confirm that the Gt5.1 acknowledges P, E, and A at equal rates as I input vertical on my left tx stick. Seeing that the GT5.1 knows that it should be pushing both the aileron and the elevator up equally, shouldn't this move the left and right ailerons the same? Does this point to a faulty GT5.1? Thanks Chris

10-27-2013, 07:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
borderm3 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Oct 2013	PROBLEM SOLVED! The issue was on my TX settings, since this is FBL, I needed single servo/normal. I guess since the gyro does all the computation the tx doesn't care what the angle is between the two ailerons. A secondary problem causing the angular displacement between the aileron's seems to be related to the calibration of the gyro itself. As I move it about it's own axis the aileron displacement varies dramatically. Chris

10-30-2013, 08:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
gwright Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	your "secondary problem" could be just the gyro doing it's job. If it does this on the ground, it can be normal, unless you're in the programming screens in the gyro (where the sensors are inoperative). In this case it should go straight up/down as expected. While in normal working mode but on the ground in static conditions it won't necessarily go straight up/down.

10-31-2013, 04:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
borderm3 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Oct 2013	Thanks, we will see tomorrow as some parts are coming. It was a traumatic event when I tried to hover it after sorting out the few problems here. I thought I had the feedback in the proper directions, although empirical data suggests otherwise. I barely reached zero contact force and the thing shot backwards sideways... I ruined the only blades I had which turns out where $40-60 carbon blades. I had to order new gears at tower hobbies, in doing so I took a chance hoping these would fit. The mounting whole is the same diameter, although the thickness at root is .5mm thicker. Maybe I can run with no spacers? http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXVPF4&P=ML PS If it wasn't obvious, I am a total newb here. Any advice appreciated. Chris

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