Unicorn

 

Information for Beginners

ESC/Transmitter configuration

Setup

Unicorn 48"

Receiver: Hitec 555

Servos: Hitec 81MG

Transmitter: Futaba 6XAS

Information for Beginners

  1. The instruction manual that comes with the Unicorn must be the best manual that I have seen - just follow the instructions as printed!

ESC/Transmitter configuration

The Aveox A-15 ESC supplied with my Unicorn kit has fixed endpoints - 1.2ms for off and 1.75 for full on. The following configuration details apply to the Futaba 6XAS/Hitec 555 combination. The 6XAS required the throttle servo to be reversed for correct operation. This suggests that the ATV for the throttle channel should be configured with the R/U at 90% and L/D at 80% for maximum throttle spread.

Pulse width at min (R/U = 100%) 1.10ms
Pulse width at max (L/D = 100%) 1.92ms
Pulse width at min (R/U = 90%) 1.14ms
Pulse width at max (L/D = 80%) 1.84ms

Setup

Parameter Low Rate Normal Rate
Elevon Throw (Aileron) +/- ??mm +/- ??mm
Elevon Throw (Elevator) +/- ?mm +/- ?mm
Elevon Mix

+55/-45
Max Travel

120%
Rate (Aileron) 80% 100%
Rate (Elevator) 80% 100%
Exponential (Aileron & Elevator) -20% -20%
Sub Trim (ch1)

-32
Sub Trim (ch2)

-34