[NSRCA-discussion] FW: Made the swtich to 2.4G SS

Mon Aug 24 09:08:17 AKDT 2009

As for the trims, I went from years and years of using the analog style trim levers on the Stylus to the digital trims on the  SD-10G.  I had no problem finding and adjusting the trim for elevator without taking my eyes off the plane.  The action was intuitive.  The position is better as far as finding them without looking. The analog trims where centered on the stick, you had to reach around the stick  to make an elevator adjustment (or use your other hand, or a friend). 

Bob Kane
getterflash at yahoo.com

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From: "Atwood, Mark" <atwoodm at paragon-inc.com>
To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 11:49:07 AM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] FW:  Made the swtich to 2.4G SS

The SD10 supports dual ailerons, dual elevators easily. 
All the programming allows individual setups for each servo, and even the mixes
can be set up differently between servos if desired.   In glider mode
it actually supports 6 servo wings… but that’s not really relevant
for our uses.

The servo plugs are identical to the JR plugs.  The wiring
is the same for all servos on the market, so Hitec, JR, Dymond, whatever will
plug right in.  The Futaba’s still use that small key on one side,
so to use them in anything but a Futaba Rx requires you to shave the key off
(which I’m guessing virtually all of us have done before).  

I can’t really comment on the digital trim feel…I
like them, and their positions, but I’ve been flying it for quite a while
now so I’m used to it either way.  For me it was my first real use
of digital trims from mechanical, so I don’t have anything to compare to.

-Mark

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of frank
Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 9:53 AM
To: 'General pattern discussion'
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] FW: Made the swtich to 2.4G SS

Gents:

I’d like to find out more about the SD-10. Does it have
conditions and how is it setup for dual elevators. I currently fly Futaba and
like many of us, I use a combination of Futaba & JR servos and Futaba &
JR  servo extensions. Will the “universal Z” adapts at the RX
ports to Futaba & JR ? Someone on RCU commented that the” digital
trims felt loose in the case”. Any comments on that one ?
Thanks,
Frank

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From:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Anthony
Romano
Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 9:06 AM
To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] FW: Made the swtich to 2.4G SS

Almost
forgot. The voltage of a 6 cell nicad and a 2 cell lipo is very
similar but I will have to double check the exact number.

Anthony Romano
Team Airtronics

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From:
anthonyr105 at hotmail.com
To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:59:12 -0400
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] FW: Made the swtich to 2.4G SS

Hi guys,
  I got my SD-10 about a week before the Nats and I am really
starting to like it. Switch to the heavy springs as soon as you open the
box. Even set lightly they have a great feel. The resistance on the throttle is
seperate from the ratchet. Mine was very light out of the box. Spend the ten
minutes with the back off the radio and customize it you will be happy you did. 
  If you fly fingers the trims will feel very intuitive. The are
right were your hand want to fall. We have all just gotten used
to centered trims after so many years. For me snap timing and 8 -
points changed just much crisper than my Stylus.
 One really cool thing on the throttle cut especially for E power. I set
the throttle cut on switch 15 right over the left stick. The great safety
thing is no matter what you do with the throttle stick the motor will not
turn. I feel much better plugging my packs in and my caller handling my
plane knowing that I can't accidentally bump the throttle and
have a problem. Then switch 14 is the idle up set to a negative offset.
This will engage the brake and allow normal throttle response. Switch 13
is normal flight and normal trim settings to set your idle with no brake.
This is for most fly and makes it easier for me to land without
slowing down too quickly.
 I will have to RTFM myself. I thought the wall wart that comes with is a
peak detection charger. The light will turn green and flip to trickle mode.
Because of this Global has been recomending the first five charges be for 24
hours to properly break in the pack to give max flight time.

PS. Bob it may be time for a servo upgrade too!

Anthony Romano
Team Airtronics

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From: pnahobbies at sbcglobal.net
To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:46:10 -0500
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Made the swtich to 2.4G SS
Mark,

RX60 is 6 grams with case.  4 grams without based on
specifications.
I just got my RX700.  It will go in a small pattern
plane.  RX60 will go on an indoor plane for this winter.
Inside the radio seem really simple compared to X9303. 
7.2V TX pack is good.  
Hope TX trim parts will be available soon.  A little hard
to reach for the trim.
Software downloaded from Airtronics website, and am waiting for
USB adapter to become shippable at Global.

Do you know if the TX has liPo cut off?

Ihncheol

From:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Atwood,
Mark
Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 9:54 PM
To: General pattern discussion
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Made the swtich to 2.4G SS

Yup!!  There are currently 4 rx’s for the Atx 2.4
system.  The 10ch, 8ch, 7ch, and a micro 6ch which is limited in range
(Park flyers)

I should have a 6ch tomorrow, so I’ll send you a note
offlist on the weight.  I believe it’s supposed to be in the 5-6gm
range.

The 10ch is about 15gms, the 8ch is the same, the 7ch is less,
about 11gms.  All are very small and compact.  I’ve been using
the 8ch without a case for my foamies while I waited for the micro 6 to be
available.  Without the case the 8ch is about 12gms, which is heavy, but
workable.

-Mark

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Bob
Richards
Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 10:46 PM
To: General pattern discussion
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Made the swtich to 2.4G SS

I've been looking at the Airtronics 10ch radio. However, it appears (on Tower Hobbies and on the Airtronics website) that there are only two receivers that will work with it. All the smaller receivers appear to be for surface use. Is this true? Do they have any smaller receivers, like for foamie use?

Bob R.

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