PROGRAMMING GUIDE
PROGRAMMING AN AIRPlANE
WITH DUAl AIlERONS
The specific example below gives setup details for an airplane with dual ailerons
each controlled by its own servo. At the end of this section is information on
programming a throttle cut and a countdown timer on throttle up. While this
programming guide is specific to this type of aircraft, setup of other airplane
types is similar.
SERVO CONNECTIONS
THRO-Throttle
AILE-Right Aileron
ELEV-Elevator
StEP #1
SElECTING A MODEl MEMORy
First select the model memory you intend to store the model' s programming in.
You can access Model Select through the System Setup mode or Direct Access.
Direct Access is the easiest way to enter Model Select. You can enter Direct
Access anytime the main screen or a telemetry screen is displayed.
Direct Access Model Select
Press the Clear and Back buttons simultaneously to access the Model Select screen
The Model Select screen displays for 10 seconds. If no activity occurs, the screen
returns to the previous Main or Telemetry screen.
Rotate the roller to Highlight the desired model then press the roller to
select. This model is now selected and the model name (Mdl02-Acro)
will display on the main screen.
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Note: If you change the model memory, you will need to rebind the
receiver to the new model memory.
StEP #2
SElECTING A MODEl TyPE
Model Type programs the selected model memory from step #1 to function in
Helicopter or Airplane Mode.
To Access the Model Type function
AUX1-Left Aileron
Press and hold the roller while turning on the transmitter. When System Setup
RUDD-Rudder
appears on the screen, release the roller. The DX8 is now in System Setup Mode.
Highlight Model Type then press the roller to access the function. The following
screen appears.
Highlight the desired model type (airplane) then press the roller to select. The
following screen appears. Now press YES to accept the model type.
StEP #3
NAMING THE MODEl
The Model Name function allows you to Name a model using up to 10
characters. The model name appears on the main screen and in the Model Select
screen allowing for easy identification.
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