Re: [RCSE] The Stylus, Airtronics, Can't wait forever

[Mark Howard]

Keith,

Last night I set up a molded eagle on the rds8000. I used the dual
aileron setup as described in the manual on ch2 and ch6. Put the flaps
on throttle (ch3)  and aux2 (ch8). For the flaps, use c-mix1 MAS TH,
SLV ch8, mix at about 75%. Set the EPA of ch8 at 0 for both ends (use
the right upper switch to select aux2 hi <-> lo). Make sure that the
slave flap goes the correct directiona. Use ch8 CENT to set the slave
flap up position.






On Thu, May 1, 2008 at 7:10 AM, Mark Howard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Keith,
>
> There is a 3 position switch that will set flaps and reflex. There is
> also a provision for crow. There are 2 c-mixes that will mix any
> channel to any channel. The c-mixes are on a switch so you get only
> one at at a time. I'm thinking that you use a 100% throttle to flap
> mix for what you want. I haven't done a sailplane on this radio but
> I'm going to look into it. In the meantime you can get the manual
> online:
> http://www.airtronics.net/manual/RD8000Manual.pdf
>
> Mark
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 9:02 PM, 1st2fly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Mark,
> >
> > Can you put a pre-selected amount of camber or flap on a switch with the
> > RDS8000?  How about crow on the throttle stick?  I'd be happy if I could
> > just get crow full time on the throttle (flap) stick!  But I'd also settle
> > for just flaps on the throttle stick.  If it can do that, then that's all I
> > need, since I only fly my gliders on the slope anymore.  Not particularly
> > interested in "launch" camber or other settings for TD work.  I'm thinking
> > of using this radio for my big, full house slopers (2 aileron, 2 flap, elev,
> > rud).  Do you think it would work okay for that?
> >
> > Keith
> >
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RE: [RCSE] The Stylus, Airtronics, Can't wait forever

[Jim Monaco]

So Dude - are you back in Colorado?  This sounds a lot like your place
in Golden and not in Hawaii... :)

If so - welcome back (and we have a contest this weekend... ) 
Jim

-Original Message-
From: Mark Howard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 3:51 PM
To: Joe Rodriguez
Cc: Soaring@airage.com
Subject: Re: [RCSE] The Stylus, Airtronics, Can't wait forever

Joe,

I have both versions and can address some of these issues:

On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 10:42 AM, Joe Rodriguez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I too had a RD8000 the 72mhz version I'm guessing the 2.4 version has the
> same software.

Yes it is exactly the same - except of course the "fail safe" and
modulation settings. I have a few models on the 72mhz version, and
just went thru the menus one at a time copying all the settings to the
new radio. Seems to work with just a few minor trim changes.

> And I agree with Mike it is a great radio for electrics and 2 to 4 channel
> sailplanes and handlaunch the
> RD8000 is light but has a inexpensive look to it, the RD8000 seems geared
to
> power and heli's.
> RD8000 is lacking for F3X needs Like sliders, flight modes, 6 servo
control,
> 3 position switches to name a few.>

True it is geared that way - however the RD8000 will address up to 8
channels. The most sophisticated setup is for my Kangke Monocoupe
towplane. It works elevator, rudder, throttle, 2 independent aileron
servos, 2 independent flap servos and the tow release. This setup also
handles reflex and landing flaps ON THE 3-POSITION SWITCH.
I will be experimenting with electric / full-house setups. The biggest
issue I see for F3X stuff is lack of camber control (no slider). I
really wish it had a rotary knob for heli pitch control too.

>
> I now have ONE radio that fly's all my toys and that's the way it should
be.
>
> joe


Yes - I agree and the RD8000 has room for only 10 models. I'm eagerly
anticipating the Stylus 2.4 module release!
I have a lot of brand loyalty so I'm really pleased that Airtronics
has a 2.4 system that I can use for my power planes and helis. I live
pretty close to a club field so 2.4 is a godsend. Now I can fly in the
openspace next to my house like I did before the field was built. I've
lost several planes at that field on 72mhz - to undetermined
interference which has claimed many planes there. Hopefully the 2.4
radios will eliminate that problem.

Mark
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Re: [RCSE] The Stylus, Airtronics, Can't wait forever

[Mark Howard]

Joe,

I have both versions and can address some of these issues:

On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 10:42 AM, Joe Rodriguez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I too had a RD8000 the 72mhz version I'm guessing the 2.4 version has the
> same software.

Yes it is exactly the same - except of course the "fail safe" and
modulation settings. I have a few models on the 72mhz version, and
just went thru the menus one at a time copying all the settings to the
new radio. Seems to work with just a few minor trim changes.

> And I agree with Mike it is a great radio for electrics and 2 to 4 channel
> sailplanes and handlaunch the
> RD8000 is light but has a inexpensive look to it, the RD8000 seems geared to
> power and heli's.
> RD8000 is lacking for F3X needs Like sliders, flight modes, 6 servo control,
> 3 position switches to name a few.>

True it is geared that way - however the RD8000 will address up to 8
channels. The most sophisticated setup is for my Kangke Monocoupe
towplane. It works elevator, rudder, throttle, 2 independent aileron
servos, 2 independent flap servos and the tow release. This setup also
handles reflex and landing flaps ON THE 3-POSITION SWITCH.
I will be experimenting with electric / full-house setups. The biggest
issue I see for F3X stuff is lack of camber control (no slider). I
really wish it had a rotary knob for heli pitch control too.

>
> I now have ONE radio that fly's all my toys and that's the way it should be.
>
> joe


Yes - I agree and the RD8000 has room for only 10 models. I'm eagerly
anticipating the Stylus 2.4 module release!
I have a lot of brand loyalty so I'm really pleased that Airtronics
has a 2.4 system that I can use for my power planes and helis. I live
pretty close to a club field so 2.4 is a godsend. Now I can fly in the
openspace next to my house like I did before the field was built. I've
lost several planes at that field on 72mhz - to undetermined
interference which has claimed many planes there. Hopefully the 2.4
radios will eliminate that problem.

Mark
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Re: [RCSE] The Stylus, Airtronics, Can't wait forever

[Joe Rodriguez]

I too had a RD8000 the 72mhz version I'm guessing the 2.4 version has the same 
software.

And I agree with Mike it is a great radio for electrics and 2 to 4 channel 
sailplanes and handlaunch the 
RD8000 is light but has a inexpensive look to it, the RD8000 seems geared to 
power and heli's.

RD8000 is lacking for F3X needs Like sliders, flight modes, 6 servo control, 3 
position switches to name a few.

I now have ONE radio that fly's all my toys and that's the way it should be.

joe
  - Original Message - 
  From: Mike Fox 
  To: Soaring@airage.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 4:39 AM
  Subject: Re: [RCSE] The Stylus, Airtronics


  Hi Guys,

  From what I have heard from Airtronics also is, that the new 10 channel is 
  being developed and hopefully out to the public in Feb. 09. Sanwa is using 
  the same engineers that developed the Stylus. They also said there are plans 
  to make a 2.4ghz module to fit the Stylus as it is still a good and popular 
  radio. There is also talk about a higher end radio down the road, maybe 14 
  channel, good for our large Scale ships.

  I just got the Airtronics RDS8000 and flew it last weekend in a electric. 
  Worked flawlessly!  The RDS8000 does not have sliders for soaring, but it 
  was not really intended to be that kind of radio. I think it is a excellent 
  middle of the line radio. It has alot of mixing availible. I will fly my 
  electric planes, heli and will try some sailplanes to figure out the 2.4 
  stuff.

  I think there is some good stuff coming  :-)

  Mike Fox 

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