AR SmoothFlite RRS User manual

SmoothFlite
RRS
User Guide

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Table Of Contents
Introducon ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Important Points ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Features --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Installaon and Mounng Instrucons ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Mounng the Smart Display ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
General Usage and Screen Informaon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
Main Menu ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Input to Output Roung---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Channel Monitor screen---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Sub Trim and End Point Menu -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
15 Point Servo Matching -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
First Time Baery Setup------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13,14
Protocol Selecon ARXL Version----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Installing the Receivers ARXL Version ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
System Specic Receiver installaon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Installing Satellites Spektrum Version---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Input Channel to Servo Output Roung----------------------------------------------------------------------------19,20
Servo Sub-trim, Reversing Method 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Servo Sub-trim, Reversing Method 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
15 Point Matching ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Receiver Menu---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Seng Fail Safe--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
Telemetry with Spektrum TM1000-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Telemetry with SBUS2 Receivers----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
Factory Reset------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 28
Addional Screens----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29
SmoothFlite Gyro Menus -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
SmoothFlite Gyro Setup Wizard------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31—34
SmoothFlite Gyro Pre Flight Checks ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------35,36
SmoothFlite Advanced Stabilisaon Features--------------------------------------------------------------------36,37

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Table Of Contents connued.
SmoothFlite Detailed Funcons—Channel Assignment-------------------------------------------------------- 38,39
SmoothFlite Detailed Funcons—Aileron ------------------------------------------------------------------------40,41
SmoothFlite Detailed Funcons—Elevator -----------------------------------------------------------------------42,43
SmoothFlite Detailed Funcons—Rudder -------------------------------------------------------------------------44,45
SmoothFlite Tail Type------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
Setup Hints—Gyro controlled Rudder and ground steering ------------------------------------------------------ 47
Setup Hints—Seng up Flaps with a single TX channel ----------------------------------------------------------- 48
Setup Hints—Elevons, Thrust Vectoring and Canards setup--------------------------------------------------49,50
Sequencer Menus, SQ Master Channel, Master Switch, Channel Assign, Sequencer Cong, Manual Opera-
on, Power Up Logic, Seq Factory Reset ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
Geng Started With Sequencer Set up -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52
Set Master Switch------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 52
Global Servo Speed---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52
Channel Assign---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53
Sequencer Output Parameters—Adjust OPEN Posion—Adjust CLOSED Posion ------------------------- 54
Sequencer Manual Operaon -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55
Sequencer Power Up Logic - Gear Posion, Master Switch Operaon ---------------------------------------- 56
Sequencer Factory Reset--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
Sequencer Cong - Set Up Example -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57,58
Sequencer Conguraon Tesng ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59
Important Sequencer Rules ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60
Sequencer Wait Time Rules and Run Chart --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61
Frequently Asked Quesons ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62
Smooth Flite Specicaons------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 63
Channel Roung Sheet ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 64
Notes---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65
Usage Statement------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 66
Warranty and Contact Informaon ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 67

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Thank you for your purchase of the Advance Radio SmoothFlite System.
The Advanced Radio SmoothFlite system was designed with Giant Scale Models in mind
and combines Power Distribuon, Flite Stabilisaon and a 26 channel servo control sys-
tem in the lightest package in it’s class (less than 110grams).
In the past trimming and matching servos would take place via the transmier. This old
school thought would limit you to the number of channels available from the
transmier. With SmoothFlite these funcons have been moved to the SmoothFlite
system and in doing so brings you much more funconality and exibility in model
setup. You gain at the touch of a buon as many as 26 servo outputs that can all be
mixed, matched, sub trimmed, reversed and endpoint adjusted. The power of this new
System and thought process will become obvious as you start to use the SmoothFlite
System.
To add to this we have created much more than just a simple Gyroscope based system.
We decided to include a 3 axis gyro, accelerometer, compass and barometer into the
hardware. The combinaon of these sensors gives you much more exibility in ight
stabilisaon and that is why we called it SmoothFlite!
LETS GET STARTED — in this guide we will show you how to connect your new
SmoothFlite system, General use and setup as well as how to get the most out of the
SmoothFlite stabilisaon system. Please take the me to read & understand this guide
before installaon.
TOUCH SCREEN—The touch screen display supplied with the SmoothFlite should be
protected from vibraon. We don’t recommend mounng the Smart Screen in models
with gas powered engines.
BATTERIES—Before installaon please ensure that your baeries are fully charged. The
SmoothFlite System relies on this to know how much your model has consumed from
each pack. SmoothFlite collects this informaon and displays this as a set of baery cells
indicators on the Smart Screen. NEVER FLY WITH BATTERY PACKS THAT HAVE 35% OR
LESS CAPACITY (RED ZONE ON THE BATTERY INDICATOR). Doing so might put your model
at risk.
RECEIVER INSTALLATION—Some receivers don’t oer protecon against incorrect polari-
ty or pin oset. IT IS IMPORTANT that you observe correct polarity and pins when con-
necng the receivers to the SmoothFlite system.

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Features:
• Built-in Baery Guard Technology. The SmoothFlite constantly monitors baery voltage
and current draw and displays this on the Smart Screen display.
• Works with single or dual baery conguraon. *Recommended with dual baery.
• Works with all major baery chemistries. LiFe. LiPo, Lion, NiMh, NiCD. Baery voltage
range can be from 6volts to 8.4volts.
• Full Dual Baery Redundancy - If one baery fails the other baery takes full control.
• Dual receiver redundancy (4 for Spektrum version)
• Up to 20 input channels (depending on transmier capability)
• 26 buered, fully assignable and programmable servo outputs.
• Easy-to-use pre-routed servo roung.
• Independent servo reverse on all channels.
• Sub Trim and end point (3 point) matching on all channels.
• Advanced 15 point matching on all channels
• Digitally selectable regulator output via the Smart Screen.
• Regulator selectable to 6.0 volts, 7.4volts.
• Maximum Baery Power Balancing – Using dual baery perfect diode technology.
• Proprietary SmoothFlite System with 3 axis Gyro, Accelerometer and Barometer.
• 3 x digital sequencers (oponal).
Included Items:
1 x Live feedback touch screen Smart display
1 x SmoothFlite power distribuon module.
1 x Pinag switch with Advance Radio Flag
1 x Power LED
Oponal Items:
Remote FOB Switch
Magnec Switch
2 x Receivers

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Installaon and Mounng Instrucons
In this secon we will explain how to mount both the SmoothFlite and the Smart Display.
The Advanced Radio Smart System gives you the choice of mounng the Smart Screen in
the Model or leaving it disconnected for normal ying. The SmoothFlite will operate in
normal ying mode without the Smart Screen Connected.
Smart Screen Mounng
If you model is a gas powered and has a high level of vibraon then we don’t recom-
mend mounng the screen in the model unless you provide a high level of vibraon
damping when mounng the screen.
If you model provides a low vibraon environment (Turbine, Sail Plane, Electric model)
then hard mounng of the Smart Screen is possible.
The Smooth Flite provides downlink telemetry so it is not necessary to mount the
Smart Screen in the model to view baery data.
Mounng the SmoothFlite System
The SmoothFlite is supplied with 4 rubber shock mounts in the base plate, similar to rubber
mounts on servos, these provide shock mounng for the SmoothFlite.
The SmoothFlite RRS has a built-in digital regulator which uses the base plate as a heat
sink. It is important that the SmoothFlite be mounted correctly so air can ow over the
base plate to allow eecve heat dissipaon. We recommend mounng with minimum
stando spacers of 1/2 inch or 12mm to allow adequate air ow over the base plate.

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Mounng the Smart Display
To save weight the Smart Screen is not required for normal ying usage. It is only required
for programming the SmoothFlite.
Should you wish to mount the Smart Screen in the model for quick baery checks etc then
we recommend 2 opons of mounng the Smart Screen display.
NOTE: Whichever method of mounng you choose, ensure the cable that comes out of
the Smart Screen Display is not crushed in any way. Doing so will reduce the longevity of
the cables.
Opon 2. For hard mounng. The screen case has 2 eyelet holes on each edge of the screen.
If you are mounng the screen in a scale cockpit, or in a non vibraon model. (e.g. Turbine)
these holes can be used to ax the Smart Display.
Simply place the Smart Display where you wish to mount it. Holding it in place, make a dot
using a pen or pencil in each eyelet hole. Removing the screen, drill a hole where you placed
the dots.
Now simply screw the Smart Display in place.
NOTE: Hard mounng the Smart Display provides lile to no protecon against vibraon.
Use this method if you are using a non vibraon model or only where there is lile to no
vibraon. AVOID MOUNTING IN HIGH VIBRATION AREAS.
Opon 1. Using 3M Velcro adhesives, you can mount the back of the screen to a surface.
NOTE: This is a semi hard mount, and will provide a good resistance to vibraon. AVOID
MOUNTING IN HIGH VIBRATION AREAS. VIBRATION DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER
WARRANTY. Clean both the back of the Smart Screen and surface that it is being mounted
on. Place 3M dots/tape each side of the cable. Trimming as necessary.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT APPLY FORCE DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN
Press on the black case around the screen to ensure it is secure

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General Usage and Screen Informaon
Important: The Smart Screen Display supplied with the SmoothFlite is a touch screen
display. It is used in both setup and provides feedback to the user about baery voltage and
milliamps used. The screen can be mounted in a model for quick and easy use. However the
SmoothFlite will operate during normal ying mode without the Smart Screen connected.
Main Smart Screen Display
Baery 1 (B1) and Baery 2 (B2)
Shows input voltage of both baery packs.
Servo
Shows Regulated voltage to servos
Total mA
Shows total milliamps since last charge.
Press here to enter the Main Menu
Last mA
Shows milliamps used since model was last powered up
and resets when model is turned o. Press here to reset
ight mer and Last mA.
FL-T
Flight mer since model was turned on. The mer only
operates while on the main screen.
FL-N
Flight number since reset. Gives an indicaon of number
of ights on the models airframe.
Baery Indicators
Shows the remaining capacity in the baeries from 100%
- 0%. NEVER FLY IF THE INDICATORS ARE IN THE RED.
Below is an overview of each screen on the SmoothFlite

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Main Menu
Return
Returns back to the previous screen.
Power
Press here to go to the baery setup and reset
menu.
Monitor
Press here to go to servo programming menu.
I/O Roung
Pressing here will take you to the channel
roung screen.
Servo Match
Pressing here will take you to the 3 point and 15
point servo matching screen,
Receiver
Pressing here will take you to the receiver and
frame rate monitor screen.
System
Pressing here will take you to the system page
which contains credits and system informaon
Sequencer
Pressing here will take you to the sequencer
page. (available on sequencer versions of the
SmoothFlite RRS).
SmoothFlite
Pressing here will take you to the SmoothFlite
page (available on SmoothFlite versions of
SmoothFlite RRS)
Power Setup Screen
Return
Takes you back to the previous screen.
RES-mA
Resets total mA used. Please ensure both packs
are FULLY charged before you reset.
RES-FLT
Resets ight counter and mer to zero. Use this
feature mostly when installing in a new airframe
or before the maiden ight.
Bat Capacity mA
Shows the capacity of the baeries you are
using. We will go through how to set this in the
First Time Setup secon on page 10.
Servo Voltage Selector
Pressing the 6.0v or 7.4v will set the regulator,
Note: if using a baery with a voltage lower than
7.4v the 7.4v buon will be greyed out.
For example: if you are using Lion 2S packs then
the choice will be 6.0v or 7.4v.
Servo voltage choices when using dierent
baery types:
LiFe 2S packs = 6.0v
Lion2S and Lipo 2S = 6.0v or 7.4v

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Servo Matching screen
Return
Takes you back to the previous screen.
S01—S26
Pressing any of these buons will take you
to the servo matching page for the
corresponding servo output on the
SmoothFlite. Here you can match the
servos with the 3 point and 15 point
matching.
I/O Roung Screen
Save
Takes you back to the previous screen and
saves your roung choices.
- and + buons
Changes the input Channel from 1 to 20
Note: you can only assign servos to channels
that are available from your Receiver.
Example: you can not assign a servo to
channel 18 when using a 10 channel radio
S01 to S26
These buons correspond to the outputs on
the SmoothFlite RRS.
They have 3 colours,
Green = they are assigned to the current re-
ceiver channel.
Blue = they are not assigned to any receiver
channel.
Grey = they have been assigned to a dierent
receiver channel and cannot be selected for
this channel