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MIXES: the backbone of nearly every function
Mixes are special programs within the radio that command one or more channels to act together with input from only one
source, such as a stick, slider or knob.
There are a variety of types of mixes.
Types:
•
Linear: Most mixes are linear. A 100% linear mix tells the slave servo to do exactly what the master servo is doing, using
100% of the slave channel’s range to do so. An example is
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to move exactly the same amount. A 50% linear mix would tell the slave servo, for example, to move to 50% of its range
when the master’s control is moved 100%. (see p. 52.)
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Offset: An
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servo is moved a set percent of its range. An example of this is
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Curve: Curve mixes are mostly used in helicopters, but may also be used in airplanes and gliders. An example is
THROTTLE-NEEDLE
mixing, where the in-flight needle’s servo is moved, changing the mixture, as the throttle servo is
moved. (see p. 65.)
• Delay: Delay mixes are part of a few very special functions that make the servo move to its desired range more slowly.
THROTTLE DELAY
(simulates turbine engines, p. 66) and the elevator delay in
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are two examples of this (see p. 62).
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in
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(see p. 103) is another example that slows the servo movement to the trim settings for the other conditions.
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to use. Additionally, the 10CG
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functions, etc.
Let’s look quickly at a few examples that are features we’ve already covered. This may help to clarify the mix types and
the importance of mixes.
Additional examples:
• Exponential is a preprogrammed curve mix that makes the servo's response more (+) or less (-) sensitive around center
stick (works in conjunction with dual rate, a linear mix that adjusts the total range). see
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,
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, p. 42.
•
IDLE-DOWN
and
THR-CUT
are two
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pre-programmed mixes. These tell the throttle servo, when below a certain point,
to move toward idle an additional set percentage to help close the carburetor. see p. 40.
•
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model loop even tighter than it can on elevator alone. (see p. 62.)
•
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mixing is a curve mix (like
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to
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•
THROTTLE DELAY
mixing is a pre-programmed delay mix that slows down the response of the CH3 servo. (see p. 66.)
Next, we'll get an in-depth look at some pre-programmed mixes (PL[HVZKRVH FKDQQHOVDUHSUHGH¿QHG E\)XWDED IRU
simplicity) we’ve not covered yet, and last, look at the fully-programmable mix types.
