Range of the neutral zone...what does this mean on the MGM controllers

[magman]

What exactly does this mean?

[What's_nitro?]

It's like this:

Reverse/Brake-------------------(((Neutral Zone)))-------------------Forward

When you adjust the setting it adds or removes the (( )) from either side of the neutral zone on the Tx channel. The Tx will not broadcast a signal when it is inside that zone. Basically it relates to how "touchy" the throttle is. If you make the zone too large, say for example the stock 12%, the throttle will turn on at 12% or the brakes will engage at 12% to start. There will be no resolution lower than that because those values are in the Neutral Zone. I find 6% works well.

I hope I explained this correctly. It was harder than I thought!

[magman]

perfect !!!

[bdebde]

It is the "deadband" @ neutral

[What's_nitro?]

Just FYI, the "neutral zone" or "deadband" setting on your Tx, if it has one, is different. It will work the same way; as in there will be no signal inside the zone you set. But, if the zone is set to the lowest on the ESC (3%) then it will start at 3% once the Tx is out of its zone. The downside to this method is that there are fewer "steps" in the throttle range, and the ESC may not be able to "bind" or "program" to the Tx if the range is not correct on the Tx.

[magman]

It seems sometimes we need " expert " technicians to help us at some point w/programming problems.

[What's_nitro?]

Thank you, I think...??

I like to call myself "technologically intuitive". I'm also the computer tech for my neighborhood. OK, I hate bragging so I'm done now.

[magman]

Originally Posted by What's_nitro?

Thank you, I think...??

I like to call myself "technologically intuitive". I'm also the computer tech for my neighborhood. OK, I hate bragging so I'm done now.

I am referring to you.... Thanks again!

[bdebde]

Originally Posted by What's_nitro?

It's like this:

Reverse/Brake-------------------(((Neutral Zone)))-------------------Forward

When you adjust the setting it adds or removes the (( )) from either side of the neutral zone on the Tx channel. The Tx will not broadcast a signal when it is inside that zone. Basically it relates to how "touchy" the throttle is. If you make the zone too large, say for example the stock 12%, the throttle will turn on at 12% or the brakes will engage at 12% to start. There will be no resolution lower than that because those values are in the Neutral Zone. I find 6% works well.

I hope I explained this correctly. It was harder than I thought!

It seemed the older firmware would start out at higher % of throttle with wider neutral zone, but it seems like the new firmware starts at 0% throttle no matter what the neutral zone is. Also, setting the neutral too narrow (6% on mine) would sometimes not allow reverse to engage, or forward after using reverse.

[What's_nitro?]

^^^ Interesting, I'll take note in case I buy a newer MGM.

[magman]

Originally Posted by bdebde

It seemed the older firmware would start out at higher % of throttle with wider neutral zone, but it seems like the new firmware starts at 0% throttle no matter what the neutral zone is. Also, setting the neutral too narrow (6% on mine) would sometimes not allow reverse to engage, or forward after using reverse.

Funny you should mention that....I had the same issues yesterday too. I would engage rev. and then nothing...I will reset mine to 12% and see what happens.

[bdebde]

Originally Posted by magman

Funny you should mention that....I had the same issues yesterday too. I would engage rev. and then nothing...I will reset mine to 12% and see what happens.

Yeah, 12% seems to work fine for me. Hope it works for you too.