SET UP for RC AIRCRAFT USING 2 CHANNELS and 2 SERVOS EACH for AILERONS, ELEVATORS and RUDDER

What lies before you is an attempt to provide a set of written procedures to take you step-by-step through the programming of a typical 30%-40% RC aerobatic aircraft. The programming steps are intended to address the JR PCM 10SX, 10SXII, and 10X radio systems and today's IMAC style of aircraft that utilize 2 channels and servos each for ailerons, elevators and rudder. The Idea was to start at the very beginning with servo installation and linkage set up, and then proceed step-by-step until the basic programming set-up was complete. While in the process of describing some of the basic programming two things became immediately apparent. First was the fact that these radio systems were so rich in useful programming features that it would be difficult to exclude some of them even during basic set up. And second, it is a lot easier to do the actual programming than it is to write about it.
On more than one occasion fellow modelers have been overheard saying things like; "This radio has so many features that I don't know where to start learning about them" and "I can't use the manual because I don't know which part to read first" and " I don't know anything about computers so programming is too difficult." Well don't let the thought of programming intimidate you. Do you remember the first time you encountered Cruise Control in an automobile? It had some buttons that were attached to some form of computer. How long was it before you messed around with it and when you got it going you thought, "this is bad, cool, nifty, slick, or maybe even far-out" – depending on how long ago it was. Each and every feature in the radio was designed for a specific purpose – to help the aircraft fly better, easier, with more precision, faster, and slower… and to make the job easier for the builder, mechanic and pilot. All it takes is some "messing around" and perhaps a little guidance. Try to have some fun with it. Take your time, read and perform the steps below, and if things get terribly messed-up you can just start over and perform the steps as many times as you like.
Disclaimer: Owing to the number of variables that exist in each RC aircraft it cannot be guaranteed that these instructions will work for every installation. Therefore the author assumes no responsibility for any outcome including the proper operation of aircraft controls and functions, safety while testing and adjusting parameters, and any other effect that may be associated with the material contained herein.
You may mount your servos now and plug them into the channels indicated below or wait until one of the steps below instructs you to do so. However DO NOT ATTACH ANY LINKAGES TO THE SERVOS AT THIS TIME.

Plug the servos into the receiver ports as indicated below.
SERVO LOCATION RX CHANNEL
Throttle servo Channel 1 (Throttle)
Right Aileron servo Channel 2 (Aileron)
Right Elevator servo Channel 3 (Elevator)
Right Rudder servo Channel 4 (Rudder)
Left Aileron servo Channel 6 (Flap, Aux1)
Left Rudder servo Channel 7 (Aux2)
Left Elevator servo Channel 8 (Aux3)
TIP: If we plug a DSC or Trainer cord (or just a pin plug with no wires attached) into the DSC receptacle in the back of the transmitter it will turn on the display without transmitting and will enable us to program without running the battery down so quickly.


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