New hi-speed project

[BrianG]

Hmm, I know there are those who did not need the Pistix. I might just call Castle and see what they say if I don't see any responses here in the next hour or so...

[jzemaxx]

I know it made it a snap to program.

[BrianG]

Yeah, I WAS going to get one, but remember hearing others not needing it with the same radio/ESC. Maybe I should try the "fixed endpoint" setting instead of the auto-calibrate mode. Truthfully, I don't see myself programming via the stick - I was just trying it out to aid in radio troubleshooting.

[lutach]

I didn't have a pistix. For running the controller I had a hard time finding the right setting which was more like a aircraft radio setting (TH trim all the way to brake and adjusted the EPA accordingly). For programming I used an different model in the controller with default setting.

Originally Posted by BrianG

Yeah, I WAS going to get one, but remember hearing others not needing it with the same radio/ESC. Maybe I should try the "fixed endpoint" setting instead of the auto-calibrate mode. Truthfully, I don't see myself programming via the stick - I was just trying it out to aid in radio troubleshooting.

Brian, you're exactly right. I didn't need any tools to setup my HV-110. You need to take off the auto-calibrate in the castle program for the HV-110. Its the same problem I had in that it would never remember my endpoints. Once you set it to fixed endpoint, it will be easy to do. Your setup is close to mine. I have a Futaba 3PM 2.4ghz 500mW amplified with a HV-110, 8s Thunder Power, Neu 2215.

[BrianG]

Hmm. I just got off the phone with Castle Tech support and they said there was no way to set the radio or ESC up to do this without the pistix. I didn't feel like arguing that it HAS been done so I just thanked him and moved on. I will definitely try the fixed point setting now (did not see the post before I called).

BTW: In case anyone is wondering, pistix is apparently pronounced "pie-sticks". I was saying "piss-sticks", lol. Foiled again by inconsistent English grammar! :dramatically shakes fists at sky:

Originally Posted by BrianG

Hmm. I just got off the phone with Castle Tech support and they said there was no way to set the radio or ESC up to do this without the pistix. I didn't feel like arguing that it HAS been done so I just thanked him and moved on. I will definitely try the fixed point setting now (did not see the post before I called).

BTW: In case anyone is wondering, pistix is apparently pronounced "pie-sticks". I was saying "piss-sticks", lol. Foiled again by inconsistent English grammar! :dramatically shakes fists at sky:

You can definitely do without the pistix. It might help using it, but once I changed the HV settings to fixed endpoint, all I had to do was adjust the throttle EPA and trim until i got the HV-110 to arm. The only problem is that I have to hold brake to keep the motor from running. If i have the trigger in neutral position, the motor will run slowly. Its just an annoyance and I should fix it, but it works just fine.

[lutach]

Originally Posted by B4maz

You can definitely do without the pistix. It might help using it, but once I changed the HV settings to fixed endpoint, all I had to do was adjust the throttle EPA and trim until i got the HV-110 to arm. The only problem is that I have to hold brake to keep the motor from running. If i have the trigger in neutral position, the motor will run slowly. Its just an annoyance and I should fix it, but it works just fine.

That's what I did as well and to program the radio, I used to switch to another model memory with everything at defualt and I could get into program mode fine.

[BrianG]

Eh, having to hold full brake is not really acceptable. I guess I'd better go order the pistix...

[Mod Man]

You do not need the pixstix. I have a DX3 with an HV110 and it arms just fine.

You cannot use auto calibration mode.

Actually, mine was very easy to setup. I can power mine up and view my settings through my USB and get back to you with them if you want.

Matt

[BrianG]

Yes, that would be much appreciated! Now that I know that auto-calibration will not work, I won't continue down that path, and can probably figure it out on my own. But, it'll be nice to have the procedure listed somewhere for others with similar setups...

[Mod Man]

OK, my settings are as follows;

Under the "Basic" tab, these are the settings;

Brake strength 50%
Brake delay .3 second
Throttle type-- Airplane, fixed endpoint
Brake ramp-- Slow


Under the "Advanced" tab my settings are;

Motor start power-- Low (39)
PWM rate-- 13 khz
Throttle response-- Custom 10
Motor timing (Neu 1515/3D/F) Standard advance

I hope that helps!

Matt

[Mod Man]

Oh, if you need help from Castle, ask for Joe Ford or Bernie. Those are the guys who know what's what. ;)

Matt

[BrianG]

Thanks! If you could, what are your radio settings? Like EPA, trim, etc...

[Mod Man]

I will check that.

I know my throttle end point is 120% and my brake is 50%. I do not know what the trim is set at.

Matt