EQ6 Usage for newbie

[Goni]

Guys, My first 42% Extra from Aero-Works finally here with me and have assembled it all the way through. Since this is my first Gasser, I am having some confusion setting it up properly. I am using DA-150 with SmartFly EQ6 Turbo Plus, SmartFly iginition system. Since its mentioned in the manual of extra to connect all servo(s) lets say for Aeleron with a Y harness and then connect to the receiver, what is the addedd value of using smartfly EQ6 in this case? If I am going to use one output from all servos, I can even use it with the receiver?

Also, can I center my servos using EQ6? But don't I have to drop my Y-Harness in this case?


Goni

[Mark Dennis]

When using the EQ 6 you will not need any Y-harnesses. I'm using this unit in both my 42% Extra and 40% Yak with aJR 10X so my example will reflect those airplane.

Channel 2- The Aileron servos get their own leads running out of the wing roots (i usually mark these with colored tape to help plug them in correctly) I then use 2 6" extension pluged into channel 2 of the board in slots A and B. Use the colored tape on these as well to keep them plugged into the same port. Now do the same using channel 6 and mix the two aileron sides together using the flaperon function of the radio. If you are using 3 servo just plug them into slots A,B and C.

The manual that came with the EQ-6 explains how to set the end points and center on each servo individually.

I hope this helps but if you need any more help feel free to ask.

[smokin]

you really want to utilize all possible functions of that eq6. the center and EPA's of each servo, separate channels for ails and elev as mentioned above and the reg inside will help you with batt power being consistant.

[Goni]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Mark Dennis
	When using the EQ 6 you will not need any Y-harnesses. I'm using this unit in both my 42% Extra and 40% Yak with aJR 10X so my example will reflect those airplane. Channel 2- The Aileron servos get their own leads running out of the wing roots (i usually mark these with colored tape to help plug them in correctly) I then use 2 6" extension pluged into channel 2 of the board in slots A and B. Use the colored tape on these as well to keep them plugged into the same port. Now do the same using channel 6 and mix the two aileron sides together using the flaperon function of the radio. If you are using 3 servo just plug them into slots A,B and C. The manual that came with the EQ-6 explains how to set the end points and center on each servo individually. I hope this helps but if you need any more help feel free to ask.

Mark, never came to know you from Aero-works untill I saw your profile. Anyway, Since this is my first gas plane and also the big one, I didn't knew at that time which components to use at what level. And I asked Chuck to provide me with recommendations which I later bought. Reason saying this that I setup my bird as per the manual and was not able to find anything or any modified configuration for, if using the Smartfly or any other power systems. I understand an experienced pilot may navigate himself to the correct path, but don't you think you need to update the manual a little bit with this information like you have for Stock and Canister type muffler?

Other than that Aero-works reallly produces some nice birds. Started my DA 1st time yesterday and it was awesome Can't wait to through the bird in the air which is going to be exactly after 3 days.

I'll be removing any Y-harness for Aileron and Elevators and possibly the rudder as well. Thanks for your help.

Goni

[Imac Kiwi]

Do Not Use Any "Y" Harnesses on the EQ6 Turbo Plus.

The whole idea is that for Aileron, Elevator and Rudder servos you use the EQ6 to adjust each port within that channel. This gives you matched servos with each servo being powered seperately, (ie less voltage loss=more servo power).

[OaxacaPilot]

Hi all, I also have the EQ6 and have this question for my AW Extra 260 104", I will use the 12 channel recever that comes with the JR 12X, this radio has a special wing configuration for using 4 servos on ailerons(2 for each) and one channel per servo, I´m runing Futabas 9156's on all control surfaces, 4 for ailerons, 2 for ruder and 2 for elevators, my question is, the EQ6 only has 8 servo outputs, so I will need 2 aditional channels to control Throttle and Smoke can I connect the throttle servo and smoke pump directly to the receiver and that be safe?

Other question, If I want to use the kill switch on the EQ6 I will need to use one channel of the EQ6 to control it, that gives me only 7 channels of the 8, what would you suggest will be the best control surface to control with only one channel.

Thanks in advance

Rafael

[sweetpea]

Personally you should of got the PE 12 instead.

You can plug servos into the Rx but the voltage is lower than expected since the RX only gets 5v from the EQ6. Not a suggested idea from Bob when I asked about it ahwile ago. I would think smoke might be a better choice since it typically is an on/off or ESC with a dedicated battery. You would just need to know the input voltage required.

Best surface to control with one channel is Rudder. The EQ6 has multiple inputs on each channel so it should work. Also you can try using a mix in the radio so that you can tie the ignition kill to a servo and a switch. You really need to list out your plan on how you are going to hook things up. You could also bypass the radio wing setup and use the EQ6 to do it.

For example, this is how my P-47 is setup

1. throttle
2. Left aileron (both servos and use EQ6 to match them)
3. Rudder
4. Left Elevator (use dual elevator setting in radio to tie channels together)
5. Right aileron (both servos and use EQ6 to match them)
6. Ignition Kill/choke servo
7. Right Elevator (use dual elevator setting in radio to tie channels together)
8. bomb drop

directly into RX is smoke

[rrritchey]

Hi Rafael,
If you already have the Eq6 then I would not use the special setups in the JR 12-channel, just use it like a normal radio and do the servo matching in the Eq6. You should be able to setup the radio so you have aileron (left, right) on two channels, elevator on one channel and rudder on one channel. This is four channels so you have plenty for your other functions.

[jonathanmanopla]

i need help i read the manual but i dont now how to make it in the real thing i whant to match my servos and change the ignition kill of the channel that came to the channel seven please help its the only thing i left to finish my plane
thnakss

[Oilsands]

Ok I will see if I can help. You don't need your Tx turned on for the first 2 things to do on this list, but for after that it needs to be working with the Rx. So if you need to bind then make sure it is done before proceeding and also make sure that no servos are plugged into the Eq6 when doing that (or you can have servos fighting each other).
The following if from the PowerSystem Eq6 Programming side of the Programming Technical Reference sheet.
First (after having everything hooked up and before turning on), turn the little dial (function) to 9 and the other dial (channel) to 2. Now press and hold both buttons (increase and decrease) down and power on the unit then release. The LED for channel 2 should be flashing slowly. Now turn the dial back to 8 and press both buttons down together and hold till all the channel LEDs flash slowly, then release. Then press and hold both buttons once again and all of those LEDs should flash flaster.
Turn the Tx on and make sure that all the trims are centered. Next, turn the function dial back to 7. Now once yet again, press both buttons down and hold and the LEDs should flash a little faster, release the buttons. Press and hold again and the LEDs should go out. Release the buttons and the LEDs should start to come back on (flashing quickly), meaning they are now calibrated.
Now if you have any servos that are plugged into the same channel (ie: elevator, rudder, right wing, left wing, etc.), turn the function dial to 4 and the channel dial to the channel you have the servos plugged into. Press the increase button and the channel LED flash at a faster rate. Next, turn the function dial to 3 and press the increase button and channel LED should flash faster.
Now for the ign cutoff. Turn the function dial to 2 and the channel dial to what ever channel you want the ign cutoff to be on (2 through 7, can't be 1 or 8). Now press both buttons till the channel selected flashes and release buttons.

Now follow the Servo Adjustments information (should be other side of the Programming Technical Reference sheet) for adjusting your centers, endpoints and reversing any servos if need be.

Hope this helps you out.

[jonathanmanopla]

oilsand thanks for the info no i can set the ignition kill in the channel i whant, now i have my elevator servos plugged in 2 differentes channels on channel 3 and channel 7 of the smartfly, the instruction manual i dont understand nothing , its so complicated , i appreciate if you can tell me how to set the endpoints and the center function to both servos move equals, if you can help me with that i think the ailerons servo are the same think thanks

[FlyinTiger]

Hey, welcome to the SmartFly club. I love my EQ6. I've had one in an Aeroworks Ultimate Biplane and now in a Carden Extra 300.

1. Take a deep breath and try to forget what you know about matchboxes or any other matching devise.

2. If possible, set up each of your surfaces with them off of the aircraft and the EQ6 on the table. Makes things so much easier when you can see your elevator and push the buttons on the EQ6 at the same time.

3. Plug in a small battery for power...I use a 4.8V four cell NiCad so I don't even need a regulator (if you have the turbo version it won't matter). If it has a regular plug on it you can connect it through the "charge" port instead of the Deans Battery port and you'll get power to your system when switched on.

3. Make sure you've done the pre set up...set the servos up to hold the end points it really helps.

4. Don't connect the pushrods to the servo arm...leave them both off. I put the bolt through the servo arm so it points up, that way I can slide the ball link on and off of the bolt without having to unscrew anything.

4. Set up one servo center and endpoints first, then match it on the second servo. With the pushrods disconnected you can play with it (so to speak) for a little bit to make sure you understand what each function does.

5. It will all make sense after you've messed with it a little. You can't really hurt anything if your pushrods are not connected, so have a ball!

Good luck.