FMS 2.8: Two channels for aileron possible?

FMS 2.8: Two channels for aileron possible?

Postby Smily » Fri Nov 19, 2010 2:27 pm

Does FMS V2.8 support the operation of ailerons via 2 channels?
If so, what do I have to accomplish to use this feature?

I would like to use the possibilty of my transmitter (Futaba TC7) to control the ailerons via 2 channels. This for the use the ailerons also as flaps and spoilers. Moving the ailerons in the same direction. For flaps both ailerons move downwards. For spoilers both ailerons move upwards.

Thanks a lot for your suggestions!
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Re: FMS 2.8: Two channels for aileron possible?

Postby ggunners » Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:35 pm

FMS only supports 4 channels.

You can tie the "DRAG" to a specific channel if you like. It is not the same as using a computer radio, but it will have the same effect on the model by increasing DRAG when a given channel goes a certain direction. If you tied DRAG to negative throttle, then when throttle reaches zero, DRAG increases.

You can also add virtual and invisible control surfaces and use the MIXER to decide what they do to the flight model when specific mixes or combinations of control surfaces interact.

So, start experimenting and let us know what you come up with....

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Re: FMS 2.8: Two channels for aileron possible?

Postby Smily » Sat Nov 20, 2010 10:05 pm

Thank you very much for your suggestions. Now it is clear for me FMS supports not more than 4 channels and I can stop my search for more channels.
Your suggestions sound interesting. I'm shure to make experiments in this direction. But it will take me some time until I would be ready to tell you about it because I'm a beginner with flying model simulators. --- Thanks again!
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