Installation

[ronn1234]

Is this proper for the vertical senser it looks like the boom support is in the way? This view is from the top

[ronn1234]

here is a sec pic for orentation purpouses according to instructions i have to have this senser as far away from exaust as i can.

[nightflyr]

Yur right laddy,..... might try slippin her down closer to the boom block for a better ground view

[nightflyr]

your major concern will be with the main sensor...Once you do preflight the vertical will function with just seeing the sky and ground.... the main is what look outward around the heli so the need to keep it as far from heat and exhaust is a bit more of the concern

[ronn1234]

So i should i take the mount off and put the sensor directly on the boom any disadvantage to that besides it isn't setting on a mount? What or how many degrees field of view does the senser need. If I move it closer to the boom block isn't there a greater chance the bottom senser facing ground will pick up heat from the exaust?

Sec question what should disarm flightmode be set to Off or Level?
Is this asking if the system fails in flight what should it do?

[nightflyr]

So i should i take the mount off and put the sensor directly on the boom,
You can if you like but just sliding it down so it gets a better view of the ground is good enough.
Any disadvantage to that besides it isn't setting on a mount? None that I am aware of.
What or how many degrees field of view does the senser need. 120 degrees field of visionIf I move it closer to the boom block isn't there a greater chance the bottom senser facing ground will pick up heat from the exaust? It may but the sensor is looking for the ground temp to be higher than air temp, the bigger concern will be residue from the exhaust getting on the sensor lens.

Sec question what should disarm flightmode be set to Off or Level?
Is this asking if the system fails in flight what should it do? I would think level flight would be the safer choice

[ronn1234]

Night,
I greatly appreciate all the help you have given me. I think it is so awsome that you answer all the questions you do!!!!!

I hate to but I must ask a few more questions it is about auto trim.

Should this be on or off?
What determins it's use if left on?> My heli is trimed near perfactly mechanically Iusually have to put 1 or 2 clicks in for wind.
Lastly what % should it be set at?

I appoligize if these are dumb questions I'm just trying to do it right.

Thanks again for all your help
Ron

[nightflyr]

1) Auto trim is expressed in degrees. Default value is 6 degrees.
If using Auto trim, trim the model out with CPII switched OFF.
Then turn CPII ON and re-trim the model again for level flight.
When you turn CPII OFF again, trim should not change. If it does, increase the Auto trim value.
If it still does not hold same trim with CPII ON vs. OFF, then you will need to either alter the install angle of the main sensor (tilt it slightly), or use set angles to trim CPII.

2) What Auto trim does is maintain CPII slightly ON even when it is switched OFF.
That's why we term it for beginners.
Advanced pilots sometimes do not like the fact that CPII has any control over the heli when it is switched OFF.

3) If you want CPII to have no control over the heli when switched OFF, then turn Auto trim to zero.

4) Now you will need to trim CPII for level flight when it is ON independently of when it is OFF.
Some people tilt the main sensor to achieve level flight in this case.
Some people use the Set Angles menus. Both methods achieve the same results.
One does it mechanically, the other does it electrically.

5) Auto trim and Set Angles do similar things. They can be used independently or in conjunction.
It's all just a way of adjusting the trim of the model.
The difference is, Auto Trim will affect level even with CPII OFF. Set Angles only applies when CPII is ON.

6) The IR "cones", or viewing angles are 120 degress in diameter.
If you block a portion of the cone with other installed components, it may affect the trim of the model.
It's usually not possible to get 100% clear view of sensors.
So compensating using higher Auto Trim value, or Set Angles is appropriate.
If the sensor view is blocked by a component that could emit heat in varying degrees (like a muffler, or a black fin that could be heated up by the sun, or a digital servo that heats up as you fly),
then it will be more difficult to achieve proper trim because the trim could change continually.

[ronn1234]

Wow thanks I think you have answerd every question I can think of. Thank you again for your time and very detaild answers.

Thanks Ron