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Post by doconeheli2 on Jan 24, 2013 14:25:09 GMT -4
Thought I would put this up, just because there are questions about the ikon that I haven't seem to be able to find answers for. One, being able to get more info on it, direction wise for thorough set up. Two, a step process for channel identifying or selecting for a spectrum transmitter, i.e. self level. Not sure what channel it is on or how to select it. Three, troubleshooting guide. Self level & the infamous bail out feature. A good starting point setting for these two.
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Post by chumley on Jan 24, 2013 17:21:53 GMT -4
I'm not all sure what you are asking, but I've set up and flown the Brain/iKon. There is no manual, so all the help while programming is on your computer screen to the left of what step you are in. Just read what it says, then make the appropriate selections. It's really that easy. You get three "setups" were you can select from standard to extreme 3D. In each of these setups, you can select if you want the governor active or stability. In Stability, the heli will only let you go up to 45 degrees of pitch or bank. If you are inverted and switch to a setup with stability, the heli will turn upright incredibly fast. A word of caution, the heli will not always go exactly upright but if you loose orientation it'll give you a fighting chance to save it.
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Post by chumley on Jan 24, 2013 17:28:00 GMT -4
I'm using a DX8 and the switch that selects which setup you are in is the tall switch above the right stick. Let's say you decide on 3D as your preferred setup - put that in the setup that is selected with the switch all the way up. Then put the same setup in the setup with the switch all the way down but select stability in the bottom position. Then if you loose orientation, jam the switch down and the heli will fly the same but will be limited to 45 degrees.
When you are in the setup screen, the computer will highlight which setup is active (as well as the flashing red light flashes the number of the setup). You can use these indications to test which switch is the one running your setup selection.
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Post by doconeheli2 on Jan 25, 2013 12:01:22 GMT -4
Ok, this is one of those things that info is not clearly understood with the ikon. Sounds like for any of the three selections in that step, it has to be set up three times for switch position. Example, idle up 2, in the ikon program, with aux2 on transmitter set at O, the set up has to be made in the ikon, what you want active. Then in idle up 2, aux2 set to 1, ikon set up has governor on. (Example) Basically of the three positions on aux2, the set up in ikon has to be set up three ways. Of the three selections in the ikon there can be up to 9 set ups. Reason for confusion, I wasn't getting indicating what step or setting I was on. Sounds like I got a switch either inhibited or not selected in the transmitter
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Post by chumley on Jan 25, 2013 12:58:30 GMT -4
I don't think so. I use the Castle governor so I haven't played with the Brain/iKon's, but in your setups (Aux2) you just select whether you want to enable governor. If you are in a setup that has governor, then it will maintain the speed you have selected with your idle-up switch. If you don't have governor in your current setup, then the motor with run at whatever your transmitter is telling it. So, only three set-ups each with three headspeeds (either governed or from the transmitter).
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Post by chumley on Jan 25, 2013 13:02:05 GMT -4
Reason for confusion, I wasn't getting indicating what step or setting I was on. Sounds like I got a switch either inhibited or not selected in the transmitter The iKon screen should highlight which setup you are using. As long as your transmitter is bound to the reciever and the iKon is talking to your computer, then it will show these indications. If you think your switches might be inhibited then check your menus. Again, I have a DX8 and can talk to through that process. If you have something else, check your owners manual.
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Post by doconeheli2 on Jan 25, 2013 20:52:58 GMT -4
Ikon was showing step 2, but was not switching when moving any of the switches on transmitter. More than likely, no switch was assigned. I got the weekend to try some things out. But may be asking for some help, if ya don't mind.
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Post by chumley on Jan 25, 2013 22:41:47 GMT -4
Ikon was showing step 2, but was not switching when moving any of the switches on transmitter. More than likely, no switch was assigned. I got the weekend to try some things out. But may be asking for some help, if ya don't mind. What radio are you using?
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Post by doconeheli2 on Jan 25, 2013 23:09:29 GMT -4
Dx8. This is my first fbl system.
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Post by doconeheli2 on Jan 26, 2013 16:49:02 GMT -4
chumley, had to reset transmitter to get control of switches back. Now I can select the settings in step 12. After looking at the set up, of the 3 offered, in order to select self level, it appears that you maintain the same style of flying, just change the step.
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Post by doconeheli2 on Jan 26, 2013 16:57:25 GMT -4
I had approached the steps as if you select the style of flying in each step, then select weather you want self level &/or governor mode for each. Assign a switch to turn self level on or off, governor on or off. That is not so much the case. Instead, select the style of flying in more than one step, and make a decision to have options selected while in the same style of flying.
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Post by chumley on Jan 26, 2013 20:51:32 GMT -4
I had approached the steps as if you select the style of flying in each step, then select weather you want self level &/or governor mode for each. Assign a switch to turn self level on or off, governor on or off. That is not so much the case. Instead, select the style of flying in more than one step, and make a decision to have options selected while in the same style of flying. You are correct. I use the top selection as the mode I intend to fly the most, then the second position as a mode I want to fly, then all the way down I put the same as the top setting except I enable stability. If you are using the iKon governor, then select it in each mode.
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Post by lee on Feb 14, 2013 13:19:38 GMT -4
I have the same set up as you Chumley. Loving the IKON. Doconeheli. Have you assigned the Aux 2 channel to the correct switch? To do this, hold down the two buttons next to the screen then turn on the DX8, go to switch select and put the Aux2 on the Aux/Gov switch, then you should be able to change flying modes in the IKON menu.
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Post by doconeheli2 on Feb 14, 2013 22:44:55 GMT -4
Hi lee, thanks for the insight. I found that many of my switches were not accessible. So after resetting the radio, all the functions came back. Thou getting the trainer switch, spring loaded, to be set for the self level would be great. Otherwise, will get use to aux/gov. Basics are done, got a short flight in, before the snow storm came through. Tail vib. Tail blade grips aren't tracking. Might be the hub. Shaft is straight. In process.
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Post by doconeheli2 on Feb 14, 2013 22:48:57 GMT -4
Has been a learning curve. Enjoyed every minute.
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