Spektrum DX8 - Manual (Page 26)

26 SPEKTRUM DX8 • RADIO INSTRUCTION MANUAL
To Activate the Expo Function
Rotate the roller to highlight EXPO then press the roller to access the Throttle
Curve Expo function. Select Inh or Act to inhibit or activate the Expo function then
press to accept.
ThROTTLE CURvE
The DX8 features a 5-point throttle curve. You can assign up to four separate
throttle curves. A graph displays at the left side of the screen to aid in adjusting
throttle curves. An Expo function is also available that smoothes out the curve.
To Program Throttle Curves
With the transmitter on and the main or telemetry screen displayed, press the
roller. The Function list displays.
Rotate the roller to highlight Throttle Curve then press to access that screen.
Selecting a Flight Mode
Highlight the desired flight mode at the top of the screen then press the roller to
select. The selected flight mode will darken confirming your selection.
N= Normal
1= Stunt 1
2= Stunt 2
H= hold
Adjusting the Curve
Move the flight mode switch in the position you wish to adjust. Rotate the roller
to highlight one of the five available throttle curve values (Low, 25%, 50%, 75%,
High). Press the roller to access that value.
Rotate the roller to adjust the selected point to the desired output position. Note
the position on the graph at the left of the screen.
Repeat this for all desired points.
To Activate the Expo Function
Rotate the roller to highlight EXPO then press to access the Throttle Curve Expo
function. Select Inh or Act to inhibit or activate the Expo function. Press the roller
to accept.
FLAP SYSTEM
The DX8 flap system offers up to three programmable flap and elevator positions
(normal, mid and land). You can assign them to a variety of switches. You can
program a Speed function to slow flap and elevator compensation travel for a
scale effect. A graphic display on the left side of the Flap System screen provides
a visual display of servo position aiding in setting up and adjusting the flaps.
Note: The Flap function is only available on wing types with flaps. (see
Wing Type page 15)
To Activate the Flap Function
With the transmitter on and the main or telemetry screen displayed, press the
roller. The Function list displays.
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