Flight Mode Switch ??
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csgill75
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Your probably not mapped correctly in the controller setup in RF9. In the calibration menu do your switches work and are set to function a channel?
If all else fails you can use the keyboard commands for the channels. The keys are the Y U I and O. They toggle channels 5-8.
If all else fails you can use the keyboard commands for the channels. The keys are the Y U I and O. They toggle channels 5-8.
12oclockhigh
Banned
5 channels only
You only have 6 control channels with your DXe. Open up the 'Select Controller' and edit the active controller. You can assign the one available channel to whatever you want.
Otherwise, you will have to use the keyboard to access the mode....etc. Display the radio gadget to see the keyboard keys and associated channels.
Your controller is so limited, that I think that you should really consider buying the Interlink DX.
Ignor ZuriSteve response. It is unrelated to your question. I do not know why he posted that.
You only have 6 control channels with your DXe. Open up the 'Select Controller' and edit the active controller. You can assign the one available channel to whatever you want.
Otherwise, you will have to use the keyboard to access the mode....etc. Display the radio gadget to see the keyboard keys and associated channels.
Your controller is so limited, that I think that you should really consider buying the Interlink DX.
Ignor ZuriSteve response. It is unrelated to your question. I do not know why he posted that.
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Physics v flight mode
12oclockhigh Let me tell you why I made my 'Physics' Suggestion. If he's working with a 5 channel DXe with a helicopter then surely the 5 channels are taken up with throttle, pitch, aileron, elevator and rudder. What is left that he can assign to flight mode switch? If you read the manual pages on Physics it basically achieves the same result with Beginner, Intermediate and Realistic to his requested Safe, Intermediate and Expert. At least that is my experience. Surely a good compromise to overcome the limitations of his radio. Unless you can explain otherwise but bear in mind I am new to this simulator and learning as I go.
12oclockhigh Let me tell you why I made my 'Physics' Suggestion. If he's working with a 5 channel DXe with a helicopter then surely the 5 channels are taken up with throttle, pitch, aileron, elevator and rudder. What is left that he can assign to flight mode switch? If you read the manual pages on Physics it basically achieves the same result with Beginner, Intermediate and Realistic to his requested Safe, Intermediate and Expert. At least that is my experience. Surely a good compromise to overcome the limitations of his radio. Unless you can explain otherwise but bear in mind I am new to this simulator and learning as I go.
12oclockhigh
Banned
My suggestion is to leave physics at realistic setting. Ignore Zuristeve suggestion and use the keyboard to control functions your radio does not have. The physics selection speeds up and slows down the entire action of the sim. Best to leave that as close to realistic as possible.
The OP has 6-9 channels. He needs to go into the Controller configuration to determine the functions and whick keys are associated. This may also require programming the transmitter with free software on a smart phone. This transmitter does a lot for a generous price.
More than Meets the Eye
While the DXe looks and functions like a basic 6-channel transmitter out of the box, it gives pilots the control functions they need to fly a wide variety of Bind-N-Fly aircraft using pre-programmed setups. Functions include:
• Four Control Surface Channels
• 3-Position Flap Switch
• 2-Position Auxiliary Function Switch
• 3-Position Flight Mode Switch for AS3X/SAFE-Equipped Aircraft
• Bind/Panic/Return Home Button for SAFE-Equipped Aircraft
The OP has 6-9 channels. He needs to go into the Controller configuration to determine the functions and whick keys are associated. This may also require programming the transmitter with free software on a smart phone. This transmitter does a lot for a generous price.
More than Meets the Eye
While the DXe looks and functions like a basic 6-channel transmitter out of the box, it gives pilots the control functions they need to fly a wide variety of Bind-N-Fly aircraft using pre-programmed setups. Functions include:
• Four Control Surface Channels
• 3-Position Flap Switch
• 2-Position Auxiliary Function Switch
• 3-Position Flight Mode Switch for AS3X/SAFE-Equipped Aircraft
• Bind/Panic/Return Home Button for SAFE-Equipped Aircraft
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With your ten years of sim experience I can understand that you want everything at realistic setting. But for newbies like the OP and myself it very much helps the learning process to slow the sim down a bit. In my case I'm using the sim to be able to transition from scale flight to 3D on both helis and planks. Slowing the sim, for example, gives me more inverted seconds before the next crash. Master walking before you try to run!
12oclockhigh
Banned
I totally disagree, but now you are talking an entirely differnt issue.
I am done.
I am done.
I am with 12oclockhigh. If you want to learn to pilot real RF models, leave the physics to "Realistic". Anything else and you will have fun, but what you learn will not translate to the real world.
The "Beginner" SAFE model of Blade 230s V2 is something else. With a realistic physics model, it will automatically level the heli so that the heli stabilizes in the air when you no longer control it. It will also limit how much you can bank the heli.
The Blade 230s V2 flight mode is controlled by Channel 8. You can switch that either via keyboard (I believe "I" or "O" key), or you can configure the controller ("Setup controller") to bind a button to that channel. This is non trivial because the detection capabilities in "Setup controller" / Edit are limited. In short, when you toggle the mode switch on DXe multiple channels get acted on (5th "GEAR" channel as well as the throttle channel), and RF9 gets confused and does not recognize correctly which channel it should use. There must be a DXe programming workaround, but it won't be trivial.
The "Beginner" SAFE model of Blade 230s V2 is something else. With a realistic physics model, it will automatically level the heli so that the heli stabilizes in the air when you no longer control it. It will also limit how much you can bank the heli.
The Blade 230s V2 flight mode is controlled by Channel 8. You can switch that either via keyboard (I believe "I" or "O" key), or you can configure the controller ("Setup controller") to bind a button to that channel. This is non trivial because the detection capabilities in "Setup controller" / Edit are limited. In short, when you toggle the mode switch on DXe multiple channels get acted on (5th "GEAR" channel as well as the throttle channel), and RF9 gets confused and does not recognize correctly which channel it should use. There must be a DXe programming workaround, but it won't be trivial.
csgill75
Well-known member
If you aren't using the most realistic settings in RF, you aren't really learning anything. Slowing down physics It is a feature that gives you a false sense of ability. Flying RC isn't easy and flying RC Helicopters is the absolute hardest of all. The Reset button should be used and used frequently. I've been flying for 11 years on Helicopters and I still use the Reset button when I push the limits or learn something new or even just practice after being away for a few months of flying. The Red reset button makes my mistake go away so I can try again.
The only reason's I would ever slow RF down is to learn a new stunt or trick and I want to make sure I got the timing right so that I can practice in real time.
The only reason's I would ever slow RF down is to learn a new stunt or trick and I want to make sure I got the timing right so that I can practice in real time.
