HSD 105mm F-16 EDF Jet

[Lcacing]

Aros good deal....I have tried endlessly to stop the brakes from locking up to no avail. I’ve tried endpoints, mixes, curves, no joy. My solution was to cut the brake plate in half, now I have the end points at 100% and brakes work smooth. I only use half of plate per side.

[Aros]

Lcacing you rock, bro. It WAS my endpoints on my AUX1 channel all along in my TX. Set to like -50/0 or something oddball. I set them to -100/+100 and they work! Now I just need them to be a bit softer not full strength (akin to slamming on your brakes at a higher speed). I really appreciate the help man. I doubt I would have even thought to check the travel settings on AUX1.

[Aros]

Hmm, end points, I did notice they are 100% on the MFC but I didn't mess with end points on the TX. I have Switch I as the assigned button but it's not a switch, but a button you press down (which is usually for buddy boxing someone wirelessly). I did try various different switches, and nothing worked. Would end points still apply on a press button? I'll tinker. Thanks again!

[Lcacing]

What about end points for the brake channel, check on the MFC is set at 100% I found that if set lower than 60% they won’t engage. Same on TX

[Aros]

Aros the A/B should be controlled with the throttle signal, Does the A/B light turns on when the MFC is powered? What about the navigation lights? Disconnect esc throttle lead to rx and try connecting R06 to the throttle channel, if it works then use a Y to control both.

For the brakes you will need a spare channel connected to R04, once a switch is assigned it should work.

Full disclosure, I’m using Futaba S-bus but my suggestions are what I would do if I didn’t have S-bus.

Thanks for the response Lcacing . I'm still waiting to hear back from HSDJetsUSA...Getting frustrated. Navigation lights have all been working fine since day 1. Found the problem with the A/B. I didn't have a servo lead connected from R06 to the rx. Doh! I guess I assumed the A/B was pre-programmed to work through the controller like the nav lights. So that problem is solved, thanks! lol...

Now on to the brakes. This is what I sent to HSDJets...

Upon inspection all the connectors for the brake (EB-01 and EB-02 ports and R-04 with proper polarity to my AUX 1 port) are securely connected. I have my brakes set to the trainer switch I, assigned to AUX 1 on my iX12, same way I had it on my older HSD F-16s and it always worked fine). However, nothing I do will get the brakes to activate. The controller is set to electric wheel brakes or whatever the factory default settings are.

I did go in the menu and changed the setting from electric to air because that's what the quick guide shows. Still didn't work. The A/B I can live without, but I dang sure need those brakes!

[Lcacing]

Posting a pic of the wiring to the rx could also help for reference to see what going on.

[Lcacing]

Aros the A/B should be controlled with the throttle signal, Does the A/B light turns on when the MFC is powered? What about the navigation lights? Disconnect esc throttle lead to rx and try connecting R06 to the throttle channel, if it works then use a Y to control both.

For the brakes you will need a spare channel connected to R04, once a switch is assigned it should work.

Full disclosure, I’m using Futaba S-bus but my suggestions are what I would do if I didn’t have S-bus.

[Aros]

I bound her with my new AR9350 receiver...Still can't get the brakes or afterburner light to function. I am almost certain the connections under the controller are secure but I will open it up and check again. If all the connections are secure (and I have the leads in the proper polarity and in the right places since everything else is working normally), any other ideas PaulZ Lcacing ? I hope it's just something simple in the radio or loose connection...

[Aros]

Still have to paint the missiles and add all the nomenclature but here's the before/after shot. No more weird light green camo and beigey grey. Stone cold Arctic Camo is back.

[Aros]

Do any of you happen to have a nomenclature map for the F-16? I just got my decals from Callie and there's a host of nomenclature I am not exactly sure where they go. Appreciate any link, image or info!

[Aros]

Thanks PaulZ , I do enjoy a good repaint!

[PaulZ]

Looks promising Aros

[Aros]

Well I told myself I wouldn't re-paint her before the maiden but that lasted all of a few days. Idle hands are the devil's workshop so I hear...Boredom prevailed and I started the process of the Arctic Camo repaint...Not in that odd light green the stock version has but a nice contrast dark grey, bright white and black scheme. Callie graphics arrive next week. I will be painting the black and white camo sections this weekend as we are expecting temps in the 80's. A rarity here in the PNW in May but a painter's delight!

RX and 12" M2M cables arrive this week (I am going to seat the RX aft of the controller instead of in front). RT 5500 70Cs are still a payday away...Hopefully the weekend of the 16th is the maiden.

[Aros]

Not sure, good question...Maybe Q Chris in the RCG thread? He is pretty responsive.

[PaulZ]

PaulZ AUX is showing set at 6.0V. I watched the video from NovaJets for the MFC which was very helpful in figuring out how to navigate the menu. The manual that comes with it stinks. Says a whole lot without saying much. I don't need a lengthy menu map, just tell me what friggin' button sequences to push to get where I want to go dummies!

Ok, thanks. Interesting, the new T-33 servos operate at 7.4v. Wonder why they are different?...

[Lcacing]

Although the main surface servos are probably HV, I don’t think the gear doors are. Unless the MFC will also separates servo voltages, I would just leave it set at 6v to avoid burning the servo doors. To bad the servo Specs are not listed.

[Aros]

PaulZ AUX is showing set at 6.0V. I watched the video from NovaJets for the MFC which was very helpful in figuring out how to navigate the menu. The manual that comes with it stinks. Says a whole lot without saying much. I don't need a lengthy menu map, just tell me what friggin' button sequences to push to get where I want to go dummies!

[Aros]

Will do, thanks!

[PaulZ]

I wish I knew. I am still trying to figure out how to go through the menu, lol...Once I find out I will let you know. I see that my throttle/elev mix is ON and I want it OFF so I need to figure out how to do that.

Go to Throttle CP -> Status -> Off.
C
you check what voltage your AUX is set to? You can see that on the main menu by clicking one of the black buttons. A summary screen comes up showing RX voltage and AUX voltage. Thanks!

[Aros]

I wish I knew. I am still trying to figure out how to go through the menu, lol...Once I find out I will let you know. I see that my throttle/elev mix is ON and I want it OFF so I need to figure out how to do that.