Trimmer Help

[Svetlano]

I'm still fighting the trimmer configuration with the x52, because i figured out that i can't still keep the plane stable in order to be able to fly "head down" and cycle the views.

I found that the trimmers configuration on the rotary axis are just too sensitive and keep turning the plane even with slight movements.

 

Could someone suggest a good trimmer setup to use with the X52 or in general with rotary systems ? I tried also to assign the button for trimmer left, right,up, rudder left/right and reset trimmer, but i'm still getting unstable positioning during area scannings and target locking (i'm providing myself a head tracking system to improve the visibility aspect also). :joystick:

[Exorcet]

I didn't quite understand the specific problem you are having from your post, but I trim (pitch only) with the throttle hat switch. It works fine for me.

[Ven]

Someone suggested using curvature in the trimmer rotary axis but I found this to be unacceptable because trim depends on speed and it gets too sensitive when I try to trim it while I get too close to max and min speed. Instead I leave it linear then set the Saturation Y to very low value like 10. This works well but as I've said, you still have to retrim it every time your speed changes.

 

If you're trying to dig your head into the MFD and scan for targets, try using H key for altitude hold autopilot instead.

[MadTommy]

I also found the rotaries too sensitive on the x52. I switched to using the hat switches combined with the 'pinkie' button for trim. A little crude but much easier and quicker for me. Tweaking the rotaries was just too fiddly.

Edited April 12, 2010 by MadTommy

[Total]

I found a nice sweet spot for my rotaries. I'll post the settings when I get home this evening :)

[Svetlano]

I found a nice sweet spot for my rotaries. I'll post the settings when I get home this evening :)

Really appreciated bud, really appreciated. :thumbup:

[HiJack]

Here are my post on trim:

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=52055

 

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[Svetlano]

Here are my post on trim:

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=52055

 

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Well, Trying that immediately :)

[Svetlano]

Here are my post on trim:

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=52055

 

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Well, This REALLY worked.

Thanks alot ! What do you think about decreasing sensitivity trying to raise the curve by 10 units more ? (40) ?

Would this work ?

[HiJack]

Yes that should work ;)

[Total]

Here's the settings I use for my X52 trimmers (see attachment). I can dial it in pretty slowly instead of having the aircraft bob :)

 

For my roll, pitch, and rudder axises I set the curve to 25.

[Svetlano]

Yes that should work ;)

Well i think i will increase the curve to 40 for the Ailerons only and give it a try. The Rudder, for me, works perfectly with 30.

Again , thanks for the nice tip. :smilewink: