4) Run the Tx Wizard
In the world of R/C, there is little standardization between equipment manufacturers as far as control stick
to channel mapping. There is also little agreement between users as to which of the 4 control modes
should be used.
Since in the Vortex, both the OSD, and the Flight Controller need to know the channel mappings, a Tx Setup
Wizard is included to greatly simplify the process.
This Wizard also configures various flight controller parameters which would normally require a personal
computer, with a USB connection to the quadcopter.
NOTE: The wizard should allow a brand-new, unconfigured Vortex, to be prepared for flight in less than
a minute after the receiver and battery have been installed, with no tools, or USB hookups required.
The first time the Vortex is powered up, the Tx Wizard is presented, as shown after the mode 1/mode 2
control descriptions below.
Following the instructions on-screen, 5 simple steps, will configure the 4 flight channels, and one auxiliary
control (CH5) which will control the flight mode.
Mode
2
Controls
Mode 2, arguably the most common stick mode, is common in the USA, and is a natural fit to helis, and
multirotors.
A Mode 2 transmitter is easily identified with the un-sprung (i.e. doesn’t return to center) throttle control on
the left stick.
For this mode, the multi-rotor controls are typically as follows:
Throttle
Pitch
Yaw
Roll
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