Stephen Grigg Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share Posted February 6, 2010 WHEHEEEE,High fives all round,Ive gone on to 7ch and its worked,I can find no mentio of this ,how did you guys know,your a pair of STARS youve made an old duffer very happy THANKYOU,back to LINK another one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share Posted February 6, 2010 Done another one do I just leave them on Channel 7,I ask because the Rx that came with the Tx bound works on MULT ,so do I leave it on that or put that on channel 7 also?,And what does it all mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultymate Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Stephen I think the R/X that came with your trannie is the 6008 eight channel which needs to be on the Multi setting if the others are 607s for example then they need to be on the 7 channel setting. Basically they will only bind to your trannie when you've got the right mode selected so providing they bind/link and you get the green light you're good to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 Thanks Ultymate your a star,Took it to the field today and really enjoyed the feel of the controls.I have better control of the throttle and the sticks have a positive feel about them.Changing the models was fine and I had to reverse a couple of servos and that was OK as well.Next visit will be setting up and trimming the Cap 232 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Put a 4th model in last evening and it is getting a lot easier and quicker.After my first forays I seem to be advancing qiute well.This evening will be spent looking at setting the model up as the last 2 additions will need this.If I can get the gist of things before I go to the field itll make things a lot easier.Although it has received high approval at the field none of them know how to work such a sphisticated modern technological contraption.I think most of them would be happier if Id arrived with a Bang Bang kit or Fleet Tx,which incidently I have seen used at our patch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladerunner Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Posted by Stephen Grigg aka bw on 10/02/2010 18:07:14:Put a 4th model in last evening and it is getting a lot easier and quicker.After my first forays I seem to be advancing qiute well.This evening will be spent looking at setting the model up as the last 2 additions will need this.If I can get the gist of things before I go to the field itll make things a lot easier.Although it has received high approval at the field none of them know how to work such a sphisticated modern technological contraption.I think most of them would be happier if Id arrived with a Bang Bang kit or Fleet Tx,which incidently I have seen used at our patch. Grin, glad you got it working. I just bought one of these myself and its shaping up to be a fine bit of kit. The menu structure is actually quite good once you get the hang of it. I've dabbled with touch sensitive devices (they're everywhere now) so that was not a problem for me. Like the clean design and layout of the unit. Been through the manual and played with it a bit - next thing is to get it programmed. I have to say its functions and facilities are a big step up compared to the 7C (which is also a nice Tx). Funny thing: when I first saw the 8FG I thought it a bit odd in terms of comparitive design and placement within the Futaba range, but as I read up it began to grow on me and when I first held it...done deal! It feels light in the hands and nicely balanced. The more time I spend with it the more I like it - never had that with another transmitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I agree Bladerunner. At first, in pictures, I thought it looked a bit "odd". Then when you see it "in the flesh" it seems to look better. But the real clincher is when you pick it up and handle it - it feels "right" I can't express it any better than that. All the way from the textured finish to the weight and balance, everything checks out. I've been content with other transmitters - but not as "at home" in terms of "feel" as quickly as with this one. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 Havent had myTX out the bag for 2 weeks now,so Ill be taking one of my floaties when I do get the chance just to get my hand in before I fly the Pulse.I need to find rudder/aileron mix as its the only way I can take off.Of course this is fine with 3 channel floaties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Last evening I wanted to carry out Aileron Rudder Mix.This Tx is thought out well because I found it easy to find and do,very pleasing.It also aloud me to put this mix on a switch of my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Thought Iogd lost the mix but id omitted to activate it so ok now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 This transmitter has so much depth of information and the ability to set models up its way above me.A member at the club helped me with it yesterday so I now know more about it ,it justs gets better and better,just wish I could understand it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 Had a bit of a whoopsie today but fortunately found the problem whilst carrying out pre flight check.Had my first flight and a committe member has been showing a great interest in the Tx.He had downloaded the instruction book and wanted to check a couple of things on the transmitter.Some how he changed channel1 aileron for Gyr3.So when I went to make my second flight,no ailerons.I checked the model out and plugged something else in to see if it was the aileron wiring.Gave up and started to carry the model back to check it at home.He saw me doing this and then admitted he might have done something.So, a couple of checks on the Tx showed the no1 channel wasnt working.Soon found the change of channel designation,swopped it back to aileron and an enjoyable afternoon.Im going to have to watch no on fiddles with my transmitter in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Always a dangerous one that Stephen. As you know I too have an 8FG and although I think they are brilliant - they're not committee member proof! But then what is? BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Well I think the least he can do is buy a car off you Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 No Pete his to rich.The first time Imet him he offered to give me a lesson.Handed me th Tx with the model heading towards me flat out and downwards.I didnt know what to do.,it was all to fast ,next thing I was collecting bits in a bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 ........and he's waited a while before getting his own back, by the sound of it (not that I'm stirring things, of course........) Hmmm. Now you have some spare channels on the 8FG (keeping things on thread), you're gonna have to fit a pair of Sidewinders on the Pulse, aren't you? Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Actually Stephen forget the sidewinders - too clinical, too fast. How about a pair of rotating sword bladessticking out of each wing tip - you know like they used to have on the wheel hubs of old war charriots. You could deploy them via a set of retracts and drive them with couple of outrunners. Quick flick of the tranny switch,....brrrrrrrr,...flick again to retract and bingo - instant revenge and no evidence! "What me guv'nor? Wasn't me" BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 You two are so naughty,would I need to retract servos or just the one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Well, you could always trip over in the pits when you're carrying your flight box, I suppose.... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 Mines is on wheels Pete,sorry have ijust run over your wings,twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stephen Grigg Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 Whilst looking at a club members jet last week I noticed 2 tubes stuck on the side at 90 degrees to each other and the 2 Aerials slide in and stay in place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Yeah, I've done this on mine. The free straws you get with kids cartons of Ribena are perfect for this - if no kids just ask a neigbour who has them! I just cut the straws down to length and epoxy them at 90 degrees to each other inside the fuselage - works great and cheap! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 I wonder if I could nick em off the cartons in Tescos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Without a doubt - but you might have some problems explaining what you were doing if you got caught.... "You see officer its like this, I've just gone 2.4....." Somehow I think you might be better getting them legally. Having said that I'd stop short of "Oh little girl I wonder if I might have that straw when you've finished with it for my model airplane?" Mmmmm, maybe the best plan is to just buy the cartons, take off the straw and throw the carton of discussing sweet yuk in the bin Its a pity they don't make a red wine version really. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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