OrangeRx Stabilizer Setup on a Bixler

by mmerry2 | September 21, 2012 | (16) Posted in Tips

I put together a video to describe how to setup the OrangeRx 3-Axis Flight Stabilizer (from Hobby King) on a Bixler plane.  The video is broken down this way:

    Intro - 0:00
    How does it work? 0:46
    How do you set it up? -  2:53
        Step 1:  Disconnect servo wires from receiver - 4:53
        Step 2:  Connect servo leads to receiver - 4:59
        Step 3:  Connect servo leads to stabilizer - 5:26
        Step 4:  Connect servos to stabilizer - 6:24
    Gain Dials Adjustment - 8:43
    Mounting - 10:31
    Testing - 11:44
        Test 1:  aileron test - 12:42
        Test 2:  elevator test - 13:17
        Test 3:  rudder test - 13:27
        Reversing channels - 13:58
    Getting ready for first flight - 15:11

Stay tuned for another video and article showing the flight results!

 




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Nonamerc on September 22, 2012
Very good video, just needs a thumbnail!
5 Stars!
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mmerry2 on September 24, 2012
I tried uploading a personal thumbnail. Can't get it to stick. Are there size requirements for it?
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mmerry2 on September 24, 2012
The flight video for the Bixler is coming soon. I also tested this in my 60" Sopwith Camel Biplane. Wow, what a difference. Made it so much more manageable and made difficult landing more smooth. I think I am going to get one for each of my planes.
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808aerosquadron on September 22, 2012
Nice video; on par with your earlier Bixler build and modification videos (Which I used and highly recommend.). I wish this video had been available when I installed the Orange Rx Stabilizer in my Bixler Mk I as, at that time, there were no instructions or videos.

I put some of my observations about the Orange Rx Stabilizer in a Bixler Mk I in the Flitetest Forum "Orange RX new 3 axis gyro for planes $14.99", at http://forum.flitetest.com/showthread.php?2493-Orange-RX-new-3-axis-gyro-for-planes-14-99 .

If you have a Bixler, invest the $14.99 in the Orange Rx Stabilizer. You will be pleasantly surprised at how more smoothly the Bixler flies.



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mmerry2 on September 24, 2012
Agreed. I am really impressed. It's well worth $15.
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Benn Gunn on September 22, 2012
Great Video, very complete... i have the exact same on my foamy delta and i can fly in very windy, rainy conditions... they work great....
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Tarak on September 23, 2012
Any particular things to keep in mind for setting this up on a delta? Just wondering since with the elevon mixing for flying wings, I wasn't sure if it was just as simple to hook up.
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Benn Gunn on September 24, 2012
Hello,
i used a simple TURNIGY v tail mixer, cost about 6 dollars and works great. the pots are a little sensative when adjusting...but you can live with them. Once set up you forget it's fitted.
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Benn Gunn on September 24, 2012
Just thought of two other things which I am sure you have already thought of… Switch off The Elevon mixing on your Trans.
Also if you have a rudder … Connect it. Apart from being another plane of stability I have found that when in high Alfa deltas use the rudder lots when working through the orange box stabiliser.

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mmerry2 on September 24, 2012
I have a couple planes with delta/elevon mixing that I'd like to try this on. Since I am using the mixing on my transmitter, I will need to setup normal mixing and use one of the V-tail mixers. I have one the Turnigy V-tail mixers you mentioned. Maybe I can post a video with the results.
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Benn Gunn on September 24, 2012
That would be interesting as there are lots of these about now.... amazing in the wind.
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