Storing Your System
If the system will be stored for more than two weeks, it' s important that the battery
be disconnected from the PowerSafe or from the regulator (if used). The PowerSafe
draws a small amount of current (less than 1mA) even when the switch is turned off
and the battery will drain and could become damaged if left attached for an exten-
ded period. This is especially important when using LiPo batteries as irreversible
damage could occur to your batteries.
Using Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries
The latest generation of NiMH batteries incorporates a new chemistry mandated
to be more environmentally friendly. These batteries, when charged with peak
detection chargers have tendencies to false peak (not fully charge) repeatedly.
These include all brands of NiMH batteries. If using NiMH packs be especially
cautious when charging making absolutely sure that the battery is fully charged.
It is recommended that a fast charge with a meter that monitors the input mAh be
used and that the expected charge capacity is reached during charge.
2.4GHz Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Aircraft will not
"throttle up"but
all other controls
seem to function
LED on aircraft
remains flashing
and cannot be
controlled by
transmitter
Controls appear to
be reversed after
binding to a dif-
ferent transmitter
Possible Cause
User did not lower throttle
trim and throttle stick
prior to initializing the
aircraft
Throttle channel is
reversed. Futaba transmit-
ters (equipped with
Spektrum modules) may
require you to reverse the
throttle channel
User did not wait at least
5 seconds after powering
the transmitter prior to
connecting the flight
battery to the aircraft
User bound the aircraft to
a different transmitter
Transmitter was too close
to aircraft during the
initialization process
User did not initially set
up transmitter prior to
binding to the aircraft
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Solution
Lower throttle stick and
throttle trim to their lowest
settings
Reverse throttle channel on
specific transmitter if
applicable
Unplug, then reconnect
flight battery
Rebind aircraft to your
desired compatible
transmitter
Move transmitter (powered
on) a few feet from the
aircraft prior to reconnecting
the flight battery
See the "Advanced
Programming" section of
this manual
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