setting up a DX6i for quadcopter use

[AustinWulf]

I am currently building a quadcopter from scratch and need some help configuring my dx6i controller for use with my quad. Here are the quad's specs below:

-Spektrum AR6110e receiver
-APM 2.6 flight controller w/ gps module
-915 mhz telemetry air and ground
-Turnigy 2217 20turn 860kv 22A Outrunners
-emax 4-in-1 30A esc
-3s 3000mah lipos
-Hobbyking X650F Glass Fiber Quadcopter Frame 550mm

I'm looking forward to contributing a lot to this forum with all of the things ill learn building my quad!

 

[GJH105775]

Take a look at this video, it may be of help.

 

[holtneil]

Hi mate all transmitter are the same set up , set model to aero No mixing just a basic aero, then in the Pc software screen you trim inputs to zero then calibrate and set up FCB from there

 

[AustinWulf]

Thats great! Thank you all

 

[AustinWulf]

Quick question, whats the recommended amount of thrust for a 55omm sized quad that weighs about 1.75 kg? I calculated my estimated thrust with the motors above with 11" 4.7" props to be about 4 kg of thrust... will that suffice?

 

[holtneil]

I have not done much with the APM 2.6 but they are like most FCB so would not be to hard , the trick is take your time and get it right ,if you change any setting that your not sure of write it down so you can go back to it , make sure the quad is level when doing set ups
Normally you work it out as weight plus 1/2 again , divided x4 this will tell you how many grams each motor has to make
if it under power your need more than 1/2 throttle to take off then you wont have the power for the FCB to keep the quad balanced and fly well
If you go for the 11x3.8 props your have 5 oz of thrust