How to set the 3 position switch for flaps ?

[MojoMaestro]

Hi guys,

Today i added flaps to my Cessna 182.
i decided to use the 3 position switch to
control them because that way i can use
ID0 = 0 ° normal flight position,
ID1= 45° take off position,
ID2= 60° landing position.

The only problem is after reading so much info on it i'm just lost.
Can someone tell me the simple way.
THNX

[Rob Thomson]

Start with the basics.

1. Add an additional mix to the channel that controls the flap servo.
2. Configure the mix to use 'full' as the source.
3. Configure the weight of the mix. (how far the flaps move)
4. Configure the mix to only work when switch is assigned to id1.

Test... Repeat for id2

Etc...


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[fridge]

Most models need a bit of down elevator compensation, one of mine needs 40% down when I lower the flaps
just add two mixes, use max as source and ID1 & ID2 to switch in the elevator mixes, I highlight the mix amount and adjust the mix while flying
Phil

[jhsa]

I just trim the model for landing like on the real airplane..
You could also control an elevator offset with a pot.. once you find the right value with the pot then you insert the number permanently in the mix..

[gohsthb]

Here's an example. I used the phases so all you have to do is put the flaps down and use the trim to adjust the elevator.
-Gohst

[jhsa]

also a very good idea..

[MojoMaestro]

Most models need a bit of down elevator compensation, one of mine needs 40% down when I lower the flaps
just add two mixes, use max as source and ID1 & ID2 to switch in the elevator mixes, I highlight the mix amount and adjust the mix while flying
Phil

Yes for that i tought of adjusting the rate manualy during my first landing,
to average the % i would need.

TY Phil

[Rob Thomson]

I normally start with a mix of 20%, then adjust as required!

But now that I have a rotary encoder n open9x, this should be easy to set in flight

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[jhsa]

Hmmm, I think I've found something to nag about...

[Rob Thomson]

What.. the encoder? Not sure the stock board has enough spare ports.

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[jhsa]

well, how many ports do we need?
I'm not looking at the datashit but I'm sure we could find some extra LCD lines...
I know, I know.. shut up João....

[MojoMaestro]

Start with the basics.

1. Add an additional mix to the channel that controls the flap servo.
2. Configure the mix to use 'full' as the source.
3. Configure the weight of the mix. (how far the flaps move)
4. Configure the mix to only work when switch is assigned to id1.

Test... Repeat for id2

Etc...


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So those words into images gives me something like this...
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[Rob Thomson]

Nice. Simple and effective video.

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[bertrand35]

That looks like er9x, no, there is no FULL in open9x
Bertrand.

[Rob Thomson]

Aha... well spotted. I will move the post to the er9x sub forum!

[zdenek]

According to me, the most straightforward solution in open9x is to use 3POS with a 3-point curve.

[MikeB]

3POS is now an available mixer input in er9x/ersky9x.

Mike.