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Autopilot servos
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Re: Autopilot servos
by WaiexN143NM » Tue May 12, 2015 9:00 pm
Hi doron,
Daviator also thnx for posting the dynon link. So for pitch it is the SV-32 and roll is the SV-42EL. I purchased the hardware install kits from dynon when they came available. If anyone has a center stick I believe the only mod to the factory kit is to shorten the pushrod. Typical dynon, all a/c hardware and beautifully done. When we turned on the autopilot on the ground , we have a TD, so the servo went to full down elevator , prob the adhrs and the pitch angle on the ground. We took the plane up high and turned it on, presto works great with the plane in the air level and moving. In fact we were instantly impressed with how precise it flew the plane and stable even in turbulence. The heading and altitude bugs are controlled by the knobs each side of display selected for such. Just bought the knob control panel to have a dedicated A/P panel. For a cross country the autopilot will sure make it easy.
Waiex N143 NM
Daviator also thnx for posting the dynon link. So for pitch it is the SV-32 and roll is the SV-42EL. I purchased the hardware install kits from dynon when they came available. If anyone has a center stick I believe the only mod to the factory kit is to shorten the pushrod. Typical dynon, all a/c hardware and beautifully done. When we turned on the autopilot on the ground , we have a TD, so the servo went to full down elevator , prob the adhrs and the pitch angle on the ground. We took the plane up high and turned it on, presto works great with the plane in the air level and moving. In fact we were instantly impressed with how precise it flew the plane and stable even in turbulence. The heading and altitude bugs are controlled by the knobs each side of display selected for such. Just bought the knob control panel to have a dedicated A/P panel. For a cross country the autopilot will sure make it easy.
Waiex N143 NM
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Re: Autopilot servos
by WaiexN143NM » Wed May 13, 2015 12:54 am
Hi doron,
A few other hints to the dynon set up, u need to run a autopilot disconnect switch mounted somewhere handy, u need to use this switch in the set up and calibrate mode. I used db-9 connectors for the wiring, but u only need to run a few wires to run the servos. You can also gang the wires for the servos, meaning I made a "Y" cable to the 2 servos, and you can do this for the power wires too. A good source for electrical stuff : B and C Specialty products , Newton KS. Mr Bill bainbridge. Peruse his website , a good book u can order from him from Bob Knuckols 'The aero electric' takes all the guess work out of aircraft wiring. Again don't be alarmed if your autopilot doesn't function well on the ground. Plane needs to be moving for GPS position and especially the adhrs sensing. The pitch servo went to full down and clutch slipping. I believe from the TD on the ground attitude. We mounted our adhrs in the bay behind the baggage bay. Let us know how it goes, good luck!!
Waiex N143nm
Michael RADTKE
A few other hints to the dynon set up, u need to run a autopilot disconnect switch mounted somewhere handy, u need to use this switch in the set up and calibrate mode. I used db-9 connectors for the wiring, but u only need to run a few wires to run the servos. You can also gang the wires for the servos, meaning I made a "Y" cable to the 2 servos, and you can do this for the power wires too. A good source for electrical stuff : B and C Specialty products , Newton KS. Mr Bill bainbridge. Peruse his website , a good book u can order from him from Bob Knuckols 'The aero electric' takes all the guess work out of aircraft wiring. Again don't be alarmed if your autopilot doesn't function well on the ground. Plane needs to be moving for GPS position and especially the adhrs sensing. The pitch servo went to full down and clutch slipping. I believe from the TD on the ground attitude. We mounted our adhrs in the bay behind the baggage bay. Let us know how it goes, good luck!!
Waiex N143nm
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Re: Autopilot servos
by Doron » Sun May 17, 2015 3:46 am
Michael,
I order the Skyview AP kit for Sonex, together with your your very detailed information it look like very easy to install. i will update on progress
Doron
I order the Skyview AP kit for Sonex, together with your your very detailed information it look like very easy to install. i will update on progress
Doron
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