AP2000i on a Maxi Joker? Swash settings?

[loewermx]

I am in the process of installing a AP2000 on my Joker, what swash settings should I use? Any other tips?

Scott

[loewermx]

Having some issues, all works well, the servos move in the proper directions but the left front swash servo will only move a little bit when working the collective. It works perfect with all other commands. The swash setting I am using is SR-3.

Am I missing something? I have been through the radio and the AP2000 to make sure I have all the settings correct.

Scott

[MLaBoyteaux]

What brand of transmitter are you using?

[loewermx]

Futaba 14MZ

[MarkWebber]

How about a rundown of your screen settings on your AP2000i. I don't know the joker swashplate. Does it match SP3? Also, have you set your transmitter to S1 swashplate type?

[loewermx]

Ok Mark, here we go.

I have switched the Tx to the h1 setting (pure Function)

The AP2000 is all at default except the swash is on SR-3.

The swash on the Joker is 120 degree. 2 servos in the front one in the center rear.

Scott

[MarkWebber]

Servo positions? Try servo 1=l/h, 2=rear, 3=r/h. What is the collective doing at this point? Cyclic?

Or call me at 440-336-8315.

[Angelos]

servo 1 = rear
servo 2 = front left
servo 3 = front right

if you get limited travel on one servo only check the endpoints (on the AP-2000i).

-Angelos

[loewermx]

Thanks Angelos and Mark, both of you have been a huge help. Angelos hit it right on the head, works great. Hopefully tomorrow I will have more time to really tweak it and get it ready for flight.

Any tips on mounting the sensor? I should have a boom clamp and gyro tray tomorrow. Should it be mounted level or at a slight angle?

Scott

[MarkWebber]

Scott

On my Intrepid, I started level and found that a slight tilt to the left rear nearly eliminated any trim deviation between 0 and positive gain settings. However, if you update your firmware to the version Angelos just released :D I guess you'll be able to use the inflight calibration routine. That would negate the need for sensor leveling.

[WillJames]

Anybody tried the new firmware? I have it downloaded and my heli is finally ready to fly again today. FIgured I would DL the firmware and give it a go.

Thanks Angelos!!

[MarkWebber]

Angelos tried it :wink: I thinks Scott posted that he had tried it in his house. I'm really hoping that ment a ground test. Let's not destroy the house just to try out the new firmware. Like kids at the candy store :D

[dreslism]

Angelos tried it :wink: I thinks Scott posted that he had tried it in his house. I'm really hoping that ment a ground test. Let's not destroy the house just to try out the new firmware. Like kids at the candy store :D

Yeah, me and my hand took the swash for a spin. :)

Wanted to make sure it was going to do exactly what I thought before putting it in the air.

Will, did you setup an in air calibration switch, and reset your gain ATV's?

Just wanted to make sure everyone does not miss the part about resetting your gain ATV's.

What was 0 gain before will now be in the "Cal" region, so you need to bump up your low end to get it back to 0. Just watch the lcd screen till you see it go to 0 instead of "cal" and "done".

Someone send me some sunshine so I can try it out. It hailed during the night, and is raining like crazy downpoor right now! :-(

I want to put this thing in the air so bad!

[WillJames]

Thanks for the tip Scott. The instructions look good Angelos. Got the FlashLink drivers installed, waitign on my TX battery to charge. 14MZ here to love the radio, but hate the short battery life.

[MarkWebber]

Scott

I was just kidding about being anxious. I like that you did a ground check the way you did. How many of us are doing that? Always preflight! Angelos can write the best firmware in the world but, if the user doesn't know how to properly use it, proper performance cannot be expected.