Wolfpackin
05-23-2008, 01:27 PM
After following the threads regarding the G110 gyro setup that are ongoing now and those in the past I think I've become more confused than anything else.
It seems there are two different ideas regarding the mechanical setup of these gyros.
Typically with these types of piezo gyros like the Align or Telebee one starts out by setting up mechanically in rate mode.
Most people seem to agree on things like servo arm at 90 degrees to the pushrod and the linkage ball in the servo arm hole that gives the straightest shot and limits the slider from binding with the end stops.
Where there seems to be disagreement is how to adjust the tail linkage/pushrod length in conjunction with the position of the pitch slider on the tail rotor shaft.
1) Some say to simply adjust the pushrod length in rate mode so that the pitch slider is centered on the tail rotor shaft.
2) The other line of thinking is to adjust the length of the pushrod such that there is no yaw, during flight, while in rate mode.
IMO, there is not enough pitch on the tail blades when the slider is simply centered on the shaft, to counter the torque of the main blades, and this causes the gyro to work harder in order to hold the tail in HH mode.
I'd just like to get some additional thoughts and performance reports, by those of you that are using the stock G110 gyro, and which setup method you use.
Thanks.
It seems there are two different ideas regarding the mechanical setup of these gyros.
Typically with these types of piezo gyros like the Align or Telebee one starts out by setting up mechanically in rate mode.
Most people seem to agree on things like servo arm at 90 degrees to the pushrod and the linkage ball in the servo arm hole that gives the straightest shot and limits the slider from binding with the end stops.
Where there seems to be disagreement is how to adjust the tail linkage/pushrod length in conjunction with the position of the pitch slider on the tail rotor shaft.
1) Some say to simply adjust the pushrod length in rate mode so that the pitch slider is centered on the tail rotor shaft.
2) The other line of thinking is to adjust the length of the pushrod such that there is no yaw, during flight, while in rate mode.
IMO, there is not enough pitch on the tail blades when the slider is simply centered on the shaft, to counter the torque of the main blades, and this causes the gyro to work harder in order to hold the tail in HH mode.
I'd just like to get some additional thoughts and performance reports, by those of you that are using the stock G110 gyro, and which setup method you use.
Thanks.