Set up and use of your RC Controls

Set up and use of your R/C Controls BACKGROUND This information is based on Hobby King HK TR sets – those generally used in our group. There are two versions – V 1 an older type use by some and V 2 used by others. V 1 and V 2 do not have interchangeable functionality. V 1 receivers only with V 1 transmitters etc. Set up and testing for both systems is the same. It is also important to understand that systems come as Mode 1 and Mode 2 – Mode 1 has the sail winch on the left and Mode 2 on the right. For V 2 transmitters this functionality can be changed with small switches inside the case. V 1 transmitters must have the joy sticks swapped physically – difficult. IMPORTANT FACT You must insert battery and servo plugs in the correct polarity – there are no plug tags to protect from incorrect insertion. On these receivers the negative / Brown or black wire in the plug must be inserted into the socket with that wire on the ‘outside’ of the receiver case. Negatives to this side (Black or brown wire of both battery supply or servos Battery . . INCORRET INSERTION OF THE BATTERY PLUG MAY KILL THE RECEIVER SET UP For new sets Out of the bag purchased sets are ‘pre bound’ ie the receiver knows which transmitter it belongs to. For replacement or additional receivers Put the binding loop into the battery socket of the receiver and the battery supply into one of the first 4 servo sockets. Turn on the receiver with the transmitter off – the red led in the receiver should flash. With the ‘range test’ button held down on the transmitter turn it on and after a short time the receiver led will go ‘hard on’. The set is now bound. This process can be used to bind more than one receiver to one transmitter so you can sail more than one boat with one transmitter and many receivers. After binding remove the loop, put the battery supply into the correct socket and put a test servo into the first servo socket and toggle the transmitter to test it works with that receiver. RUDDER OR WINCH SERVO REVERSED Layout of the boats internals will change form builder to builder – on the bottom of the transmitter are four switches – they are designed to swap the rotation direction of servos so that these layout differences can be addressed. For the transmitter ‘up’ left toggle lets out the sail and left movement on the right toggle should drive the boat left. Confirming to this standard makes it easier for experienced sailors to help you get started on boat control.