DX6i Dual ESC control options looking for Idea's

[toy4crawlin]

I made it to the DUAL ESC, 6ch transmitter phase !

In the DX6i manual it says I can select a switch to turn ON or OFF a Mix. So how do I run a Mix full time and then press throttle cut to momentary turn it off ?
Is that even possible ?



So what Radio control setups do you guys do for DIG's ?
Do you use Airplane or Heli mode ?

I am thinking to use the Ail D/R switch-ON/OFF to control front and rear separately with the Elev and Throttle controls.
And use Airplane mode.

Thanks

[Arcain41]

I use a DX6i too. Airplane model and I use the Mix/Throttle Hold switch for Mix/Dig. I removed the Rudder Dual Rate Switch and added a momentary switch/button for quick dig action. I'll post a pic if you need. When you setup the mix I dial in a bit of overdrive in each direction. In my case I mix 105% up and 95% down so that the direction I am traveling has overdrive to keep the rig from bunching up. When I first when to twin stick I would get a reverse on the rear when turning so I added dual rates to the Elevator so I can switch off the rear motor control. As I got better I decreased the rates and I can always just flip the rate switch to have 100% to the Elevator. Hope this helps.

[toy4crawlin]

Originally Posted by Arcain41

I use a DX6i too. Airplane model and I use the Mix/Throttle Hold switch for Mix/Dig. I removed the Rudder Dual Rate Switch and added a momentary switch/button for quick dig action. I'll post a pic if you need. When you setup the mix I dial in a bit of overdrive in each direction. In my case I mix 105% up and 95% down so that the direction I am traveling has overdrive to keep the rig from bunching up. When I first when to twin stick I would get a reverse on the rear when turning so I added dual rates to the Elevator so I can switch off the rear motor control. As I got better I decreased the rates and I can always just flip the rate switch to have 100% to the Elevator. Hope this helps.

wwow that sounds really good. I didn't know. but not quit getting it all. A pic? that would help if you could.
How is this part " In my case I mix 105% up and 95% down so that the direction I am traveling has overdrive to keep the rig from bunching up"
and he dual rates..?
I made my Aileron D/R a momentary button and my MIX a Momentary button.

From reading around it sounds like I can Do this:
Aileron D/R button to enable control on each ESC independantly..?
Use the MIX button to Hold/DIG an Axle
Rudder D/R to change a rate of a choosen ESC..?

Does this sound right to you ?

huge thanks

[Arcain41]

With the 105 up and 95 down it keeps an overdrive affect in both directions. When I go forward the front axle turns faster and when I reverse the rear axle turns faster. D/R switches cannot be assigned to the mix function. Only Mix, Flap and Gear can be used to turn on/off mix. Your Mix will have the front axle ESC as master and the rear as slave. Hope the picture helps.
The D/R is used to keep from giving rear power when you’re turning while you learn the sticks. In this picture I have the Elevator D/R set to 100% +100% power in the on position (1) and 100% INH in the off position (0). Early on I had the on position set to 100% + 30%.
I use Aileron for steering but Rudder would work just as well. Good luck. It takes time to get use to this.

[Arcain41]

I forgot to post the pic of the switch mod. I just removed the D/R switch and tucked it away in side. Removed one wire from the Mix Switch and soldered it to the momentary switch and added a wire between the momentary and the location on the mix switch that I removed the wire from.

You need a momentary that is normaly closed. When you press the switch it brakes the connection like you just fliped the Mix switch. Both switches work but the button is quick.

[toy4crawlin]

that seems to be the tough part, finding a momentary that is normally closed.

THANK YOU SO much for the pic !
I have been going batty on the dual Combi thing.

I have also changed my MIX button to a momentary as well as my Ail D/R
So I guessing I could press the mix button or a flap sw to turn off the front/rear mix to control both independently, right ?

I think this just might cover it.

Here is a pic
Dont get confused, this Transmitter was designed to run 2 different crawlers, SC truck and my custom 1/5 AWD road car-thus why the brake button on the left. 2nd steering wheel for my Super.

[Aussie Nerd]

T4C if your up for some more modifing to your radio, and you have you front and rear throttles to independant channels have a look at this here. I did it on my rear throttle channel and now I have infinite adjustment at the twist of my thumb. Mine goes from dig at low throttle(motor will just move at full throttle and I mean just) to full throttle as normal. PM if you need any help doing it. I then put front steering in elevator, front throttle in aileron and rear throttle in rudder(with the mod above done to it). Works very well, much better than the D/R expo menu set up I was using before. Also did you know you can use the D/R menu to create an overdrive effect? However it isn't the easiest to adjust in a hurry and it seems to muddle up FXR calibration. Worth a shot anyway.

You can use any D/R switch EXPECT rudder for mixing, if you go that route.

I run all cars in airplane mode, much simpler I have found to set up then heli mode.

Cheers
Kieren

[Arcain41]

I found the momentary I use at Radio Shack of all places. I'll post up the PN#. I have a spare somewhere.

That radio is a work of art. I really don't now how you did it but it looks nice.

Aussie is right. Doing anything in Heli is hard. I fly helis and the is so much more in the mix setup. Many of the mixs and switches do different things.

[toy4crawlin]

Originally Posted by Aussie Nerd

T4C if your up for some more modifing to your radio, and you have you front and rear throttles to independant channels have a look at this here. I did it on my rear throttle channel and now I have infinite adjustment at the twist of my thumb. Mine goes from dig at low throttle(motor will just move at full throttle and I mean just) to full throttle as normal. PM if you need any help doing it. I then put front steering in elevator, front throttle in aileron and rear throttle in rudder(with the mod above done to it). Works very well, much better than the D/R expo menu set up I was using before. Also did you know you can use the D/R menu to create an overdrive effect? However it isn't the easiest to adjust in a hurry and it seems to muddle up FXR calibration. Worth a shot anyway.

You can use any D/R switch EXPECT rudder for mixing, if you go that route.

I run all cars in airplane mode, much simpler I have found to set up then heli mode.

Cheers
Kieren

Hey Ausie,
thanks for the cool info, but I am having a hard time understanding exactly what the function is. can you alaberate ?
sounds cool.

[Aussie Nerd]

Turn the dial increase or decrease the rear throttle percentage from about 5% to 100%. Think steering D/R but on a throttle channel. Allows infinite adjustment between almost dig to normal throttle.

Kieren

[Arcain41]

Here is the switch I used. Can be wired both ways. Open or closed

Mini SPDT 3-Amp Momentary Pushbutton Switch
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...lterValue=SPDT

[toy4crawlin]

Getting closer to figuring this out, Have a Question

Can I select a switch to over ride another switch ?
I'm trying to make both esc's run in sync (4wd) but then press a button to activate a mix for front and rear digs.

I may need to change my buttons/switches to normally open or vs versa