»  Home » Categories  »  RC Helicopter Setup  »  Servos  »  Servo Setup
Servo Setup
By Val Campos | Published  08/7/2006 | Unrated
Collective Pitch Setup
Collective (Pitch) Servo Initial Setup

In this section we need to make sure the blades are moving in the proper direction. We'll play around with the throttle/collective stick, which is the left control stick on your radio.

Step # Eight - Move the throttle/collective joystick from half/center to its bottom position.

Observe the rotor blade holders, they should tip up... this means "negative pitch" on the main rotor blades. Negative pitch will make your RC helicopter come down.

Next, move the throttle/collective to the top position.


Notice how the blades holder points down...This means "positive pitch" on the main rotor blades. Positive pitch will make your RC helicopter go up.

Note: If the direction is wrong, reverse the pitch channel. (Channel 6).

                                   

Step # Nine - At half throttle/collective stick position, the linkage rod for the pitch should be around a 90 degree angle to the servo horn. If not, rotate the servo horn (plastic star circle) and re-check.




Subscribe to my announcement list!

I am in the process of creating more tips and videos to include here at HeliFever.com

If you want to be notified when I complete a new article or video, go ahead and sign up to Helifever's announcement list and I will send you an email to let you know it's done.

All you have to do is fill in the blank fields below to receive future guides and videos.

Request details below:

Name: 

Email

I respect your privacy and never sell or rent my subscriber lists. Subscribing will not result in more spam! I guarantee it!


Helifever Announcement
of New Videos, Articles and R/C Helicopter Tips.
Enter Your Email Address:

Article Options

 

Search Website

Google
Web helifever.com

Subscribe via RSS


Home | Syndicate | Site Map | Privacy Notice | Terms Of Use | Contact Me