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Originally posted by fin121 View PostHi, I’ve done everything - I’ve even taken the wings off to make sure things are plugged in as they should be. All the connections are in as they should be but they still aren’t working.
ive been trying for 2 days now...
not sure what else is left that I can do
PS. This plane doesn't use "Y's", just those multiconnector cables, so need to do the servo testing at points where there are the usual servo leads. In the middle wing section, you can see where all the servo leads hook into a central connector. Find the AIL lead and pull it out, check polarity and use the servo tester there.
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Check the servos individually with a servo tester, check the connection at the multi plug where the servos plug in make sure they weren't plugged in backwards at the factory. Just try to rule out as much as possible, it may come down to you may need to bypass the multi connection I think a few guys have done that anyway.
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I have flown a few planes in my day but other than a 3d aircraft have I ever seen the recommended aileron settings for both low and high rate at 32mm or approximately 27 degrees. It appears to be a lot. Are you "guys" flying these setting as final settings for day to day flying? Thank you for your reply. Jack
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to be honest i do not use the recommended throws. when flying 1/12 scale combat we would double the manufacturers recommendations with 25% expo then fly it and tune it back till the plane would not snap any more. so when setting up anything else i use 12 degrees of deflection with 25% expo on aileron and elevator, all i can get on rudder with no expo. then fly it and move to where it needs to be. hope you paid attention during trig.
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Originally posted by easyjack View PostI have flown a few planes in my day but other than a 3d aircraft have I ever seen the recommended aileron settings for both low and high rate at 32mm or approximately 27 degrees. It appears to be a lot. Are you "guys" flying these setting as final settings for day to day flying? Thank you for your reply. JackMarc flies FW & FL: AL37, MiG-29, T45,F4, A4, A10, F104 70 and 90, P38, Dauntless SBD, Corsair, B17, B24, B26 & P61, Lipp.P19, ME262, Komets, Vampire, SeaVixen, FMS Tigercat, FOX Glider & Radian XL.
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Hi all,
My ailerons still not working on the Corsair, I’ve tried every combination of the ports as well.
not easy to test the Servo as trying to find the ail lead amongst the very tightly crammed multiplug in mid wing is tricky. None of them are labeled either at that point.
ive included some pictures below of the current set up, incase you spot anything obvious.
Everything else works that goes through that multi plug so don’t thing that’s the issue.
even if I got working new Servos trying to feed them through the whole wing will be a nightmare.
thanks
fin
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Originally posted by fin121 View PostHi all,
My ailerons still not working on the Corsair, I’ve tried every combination of the ports as well.
not easy to test the Servo as trying to find the ail lead amongst the very tightly crammed multiplug in mid wing is tricky. None of them are labeled either at that point.
ive included some pictures below of the current set up, incase you spot anything obvious.
Everything else works that goes through that multi plug so don’t thing that’s the issue.
even if I got working new Servos trying to feed them through the whole wing will be a nightmare.
thanks
fin
Failing the above, have you tried the servo tester on the AIL lead that goes into the RX? If you look at the schematic that's included in the manual, you can easily see which one is the AIL lead. Yank that out of the RX and run it on a servo tester. (If memory serves me correctly, there is also a schematic of that wing board telling you which one is AIL.)
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Originally posted by fin121 View PostHi,
thanks for reply. I’ll have to buy a servo tester as I don’t have any of the kit.
If it isn’t the servos (ie they work) a fella above mentioned to bypass the multi plug, is that the next best bet?
thanks
Fin
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Originally posted by fin121 View PostHi,
thanks for reply. I’ll have to buy a servo tester as I don’t have any of the kit.
If it isn’t the servos (ie they work) a fella above mentioned to bypass the multi plug, is that the next best bet?
thanks
Fin
1) Since you don't have a servo tester, then as per the wing connector board pictured below, disconnect the aileron lead on one of the wings (should be easy to get at since you have it exposed and it is the first lead plugged in-opposite end is a 2 pin light lead), attach an extension to it and plug it directly into the RX. If it works, then there is a problem with the Blue Box. If it doesn't, then could be the servo or your RX setup.
2) If it doesn't work above, try the same with the other wing. Still nothing, then check your RX setup. I use Spektrum, so not familiar with Futaba, but I suspect that you need to make sure that your servo port for aileron is in number 2. Check the servo travel that shows the inputs on the aileron when you move the aileron stick itself and make sure it goes from 0 to 100 and 0 to -100. You can always connect the rudder servo wire directly to the aileron port in your RX to make sure the TX is sending the correct commands and now the rudder with move with as your aileron stick is deflected.
I think it most likely that either the blue box has an issue or there is something in the RX that is not set up correct, like the correct port, the amount of travel at 100, possibly for some reason the dual rates on aileron are at 0%.
Good luck, I know there is nothing more frustrating than having something so basic not working and being unable to get it right!
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Hi Hugh,
thank you so much for your help. And I think I have found the problem - as per advice 1) I have plugged the aileron directly into the RX ( it was long enough I could do without extension ) and it works so I think it is the single lead from blue box to Rx with a poor solder like you mentioned... anyhow I’m going to order an extension so I can plug both ail directly into RX, but before that I’ll order a new lead and try getting it working as per normal from blue box to rx
Either way problem and solution found.
thanks everyone for the help couldn’t have done it without!
fin
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