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how to mix channels on a dx3r?
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how to mix channels on a dx3r? - 12.14.2008, 03:56 PM

hi guys!!!
Im finishing the conversion of my tekno mbx5t, but im not able to mix the throttle channel (esc) with the auxiliary chanel (servo for mechanical brakes).
Those are the steps that i made in my dx3r:
1-ESC into throtle chanel. servo into auxiliary channel.
2- MIXA
3- Master--- throotle, Slave-----auxiliary.
4- I put in one side like -30% and in the other side +30% (have tried lot of confidurations but the servo never moves)
5- im going to main menu, turn on the esc and the motor spin but the servo doesnt move.
Any help?
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12.15.2008, 12:37 AM

Your on the right track. Try having it set to +100 and +0. That how I set mine up last week and it is working. Also, check to make sure the Aux Channel three is set to Linear.
   
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12.15.2008, 01:15 PM

thanks gee.
I have tried to set it +100 in one side and 0 in other and again the same, doesnt work.
The servo is working fine in another channel so maybe the auxiliary channel is broke.
I can do it with a y harnnes but i want to mix it cause i have a dx3r for something
Anny help will be much appreciated.
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12.15.2008, 01:32 PM

Make sure the EPA and trim on the AUX channel is set right.

Also, dumb question, but is the servo plug for the Aux channel connected right (not flipped around)?

Also, try setting the mix to a negative value. I had to do that on one of my setups for things to work right...
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12.15.2008, 02:43 PM

Here's a couple things to run through and let us know what you see. As BrianG said make sure the trims and epa are set to the max amount for both the TH and AX channel. These you can adjust later.

From the main menu select

Reverse

set the throttle and the TH and AX to normal

(If these were set on reverse and your rc motor was going the right way when you gave it throttle. After setting them to normal you will need to swap the red and black motor/esc connections.)



Then select Mixing again and verify

Mix A
Throttle



Master
Throttle

Slave
Auxilary

Value
+100% 0%
(you can play with those percentages later)

Then from the main menu select

System

Then select

Switch Select
A B C D E F

On that list you should have


C-Aux Lin

If C is set to anything else you will need to change it to what is above.


After checking that go back to the main menu and slect

Monitor

From here you can see what the servo are suppose to do if everything is connected right and working properly. When you pull on the throttle the TH bar should increase in positive increments an the aux shoud remain at 0

When you give it brake the AX bar and the TH bar should both decrease in negative increments.

Once you have verified all those setting. Rebind the receiver with the transmitter and try it with the brake servo plugged into channel 3/Aux. The Black/brown wire for the servo are always on the outside of the servo when plugged in to the receiver.


Also what esc and receiver are you using? If you are running an esc that has reverse you will need to disable reverse on the esc.
   
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12.15.2008, 07:05 PM

Also, check your frame rate setting. The AUX channel does not work in the 5.5ms setting. You must use 11ms or 16.5ms. If you are using cheaper analog servos (such as the 645MG) go with the 16.5, 11ms can sometimes cause glitches and inconsistent response.
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