gdbontly
01-14-2008, 05:04 PM
I have a Futaba TM-7 module plugged into my 9C, and R617FS receiver that I am installing in my T-Rex 600N. Per Finless' videos, I have the receiver mounted on top of the plastic receiver mount in the front of the heli, with the GV-1 on one side, the GY611 on the other side, and the Align 2 in 1 on the bottom.
The Receiver's Antenna Installation in the TM-7 manual ways that the antennae "must be kept as straight a possible" and "should be placed at 90 degrees to each other". Then there's a note that says this is not critical, the "most important thing is to keep the antennae awar from each other as much as possible". Then there's a diagram that shows the antennae in a heli; their are not straight, not at 90 degrees, and appear to almost be touching!
It also says that the antennae should be away from "noise sources" as well. Aren't the GV-1, GY-611, and Align 2 in 1 all "noise sources"? Boy am I confused!
Right now, my antennae are just dangling in the nose of the canopy (I haven't flown yet, still building). I'm afraid that the antennae might cross if I don't secure them some how. Anyone have any recommendations? Should I just tape them along the right and left edges of the receiver mount? They won't be at 90 degrees (they will be parallel), but they won't touch each other.
The Receiver's Antenna Installation in the TM-7 manual ways that the antennae "must be kept as straight a possible" and "should be placed at 90 degrees to each other". Then there's a note that says this is not critical, the "most important thing is to keep the antennae awar from each other as much as possible". Then there's a diagram that shows the antennae in a heli; their are not straight, not at 90 degrees, and appear to almost be touching!
It also says that the antennae should be away from "noise sources" as well. Aren't the GV-1, GY-611, and Align 2 in 1 all "noise sources"? Boy am I confused!
Right now, my antennae are just dangling in the nose of the canopy (I haven't flown yet, still building). I'm afraid that the antennae might cross if I don't secure them some how. Anyone have any recommendations? Should I just tape them along the right and left edges of the receiver mount? They won't be at 90 degrees (they will be parallel), but they won't touch each other.