2 position flaps

[Martian]

I searched through the taranis plus manual on setting a three position switch for flaps up down 20 percent then down full anybody able to steer me in freight direction please

[Mike Blandford]

Several ways of doing this. A quick way is to assign the 3-pos switch as the mix source, then create a 3 point curve and set the required flap positions using that.

It should also be possible to use the mix settings for weight, offset and expo to get the required positions, but this is less obvious when trying to set up.

Mike.

[Andy48]

See "Getting Started" section page 22, where an example of a switch is being used. This is easier than programming a curve, and simply adjust the MAX weights appropriate to your needs. i.e. Max weight 100% (flaps up), Max weight 60% (down 20%) and then Max weight -100%.

Simpler still set one of the sliders for flaps.

**LINK**

[Nicky Strahan]

This is my way of getting 3 position flaps and switch position sounds. Also shown is my motor disarm switch. There are lots of different was to achieve the required result in Opentx.

[Andy48]

That's the method I suggested above.

[Martian]

Thanks so much guys I will give that a whirl, I just have to get used to the terminology it was bad enough getting the bind to rv sorted ah well little steps

[Mike Blandford]

Posted by Andy48 on 18/09/2017 16:51:14:

See "Getting Started" section page 22, where an example of a switch is being used. This is easier than programming a curve, . . .

I'd disagree that putting three mixer lines in is "easier" than a single mix with a single curve.

Mike.

[Geoff S]

I just use the LH slider. One way all up, the half way ident and max are easy to set (and use).

Geoff

[Andy48]

Posted by Mike Blandford on 18/09/2017 19:26:26:

Posted by Andy48 on 18/09/2017 16:51:14:

See "Getting Started" section page 22, where an example of a switch is being used. This is easier than programming a curve, . . .

I'd disagree that putting three mixer lines in is "easier" than a single mix with a single curve.

Mike.

Might be OK for you and me, but the OP is still learning how to program switches never mind having to cope with curves at this stage.

[Martian]

Hi guys when you are quoting setup methods is that directly on the tx or in companion ? , I tried via the tx but don't seem to make any headway

[Andy48]

Should work on both, however the Companion is easier to see everything at once. Much easier to get used to Companion first, and then the tx menu system becomes much easier. Compare typing the model name in the Companion to tediously selecting letter by letter on the tx.

[Chris Bott - Moderator]

I'd go for 3 position flaps.
I'd set a switch to give a very standard -100-0-+100.
Then set the linkage mechanically so 0 (servo centre) is half flap.
Next wind the endpoints down low before powering everything on.
Finally wind each endpoint back up to set flaps up and flaps down positions.
One mix, no curves.

[Martian]

Thanks again guys at the moment its doing my fruit I wouldn't mind but computing menus multi layer camera menus are my thing . I'll get there just keep trying . I like the sound of your method Chris I will just have to whip out the servos and reset the linkage