FUTABA T6K Technical manual

1M23Z05202 T6K Software update manual
Required for update (Purchase separately)
Preparations
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CIU-3 or CIU-2
(optional)
PC
(Access is possible by the web)
CGY750/GY701/GY520
Extensions (optional)
DSC cord
(for updates of 4PV optional)
or
USB Port
1. Install the driver for the CIU-3/CIU-2 onto your PC.
When the CIU-3 is first connected to the PC, once the CIU-3 is connected to the PC, download the
recommended driver software Using Windows Vista, the "Found New Hardware Wizard" window
appears on the screen. Click "Locate and install driver software".
When the CIU-2 is rst connected to the PC; the “Found New Hardware Wizard” window appears on the
screen. Install the drivers download from local Futaba Dealers Website.
Refer to the manual of the CIU-3/CIU-2 for further information.
CIU-3 or CIU-2
*The display screen is an example. The screen depends on the PC. T6K screens are subject to change without notice.
Your Futaba T6K transmitter programming can be updated easily online. When functions are added or improved, the
update le can be downloaded from our website.
For more information, check out web site for FAQ regarding updating this product.

Note: If the battery fully discharges during program
updating, updating will fail. When the remaining
battery capacity is 50% or less, always recharge
the battery before updating.
1. Download the zip le of the update data from our
website or your local distribtor's website.
http://www.rc.futaba.co.jp
Updating procedure
2. Extract the zip le on your computer.
Futaba WEB site
Software
Download
- 2 -
S.I/F Port
CGY750/GY701/GY520
Extensions (optional)
PC
(Access is possible by the web)
T6K
CIU-3 or CIU-2
(optional)
USB Port
DSC cord (for updates of 4PV optional)
or
3. Connect as shown in the gure.
CIU-3 executable le
Update program
CIU-2 executable le

T6K
4. CIU-3;
Turn on the transmitter power while pressing
down the "END" and "+" button.
4. CIU-2;
Turn on the transmitter power while
pressing down the "END" button.
Press the END and ⊕ button next turn ON
Press the END button next turn ON
CIU-3
CIU-2
CIU-3
CIU-2
- 3 -
1
1
1
2
2

- 4 -
Don't turn o󱐯 the power !
5. Start an executable le by a PC.
Double-click
Write
OK
PC T6K
Wait for about 30 seconds - 3 minutes.
CIU-3
CIU-3
CIU-2
CIU-2
T6K

PC T6K
- 5 -
Completed
6.
Turn o󱐯 the power switch of your T6K and
remove the CIU-3/CIU-2.
7.
Check the software version at [TX SETTING].
8. Be sure to check the each function before use.
Shut down the update
software.
Turn off the power and then turn on the power
while pressing the + key and – key simultaneously.
（Setting is ended by power o󱐯.）
＋ －

PC T6K
Error
1. If an error display appeared, the redo an update from the beginning.
Don't disconnect or remove the battery from
the transmitter during the update.
It is possible that the transmitter can be damaged
if the battery is unplugged during the update.
In the case of a failed update, the transmitter may
not restart. In this situation, try the following steps
to retry the updating procedure:
1. Detach the battery from the transmitter.
2. Attach the battery to the transmitter while pressing
down the "END" button.
3. The update will start.
Even after the above steps, if the transmitter fails to
update or does not start, please have it serviced.
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1M23N30305
Addition of the channel 7 and channel 8
The previous T6K was a 6ch TX. 7-8 channels were added in V2.0.
*R3006SB doesn't have 7-8 channels ports. When using 7-8 channels, use an S.BUS/S.BUS2 function.
Select the switch or volume of
CH7-8
＜ e.g. Airplane ＞＜ e.g. Multicopter ＞
7-8 channel is added to each menu.
SUB trim Reverse
End point TrainerFail safe
Servo
◆ Switch Ａ
◆ Switch Ｂ
◆ Switch C
◆ Switch D
◆ VR
R3006SB
HUB
8︓S.BUS2 Servo（Set of CH8）
7︓S.BUS2 Servo（Set of CH7）
S.BUS2 port
(SB2/B）
R3006SB
HUB
Battery
Switch
1︓Aileron servo
2︓Elevator servo
3︓Throttle servo
4︓Rudder servo
8︓S.BUS2 servo（Set of CH8）
7︓S.BUS2 servo（Set of CH7）
6︓Aileron servo（2AIL）
5︓Flap servo
3︓Motor controller
S.BUS2 port
(SB2/B）
Addition of a system version display
Additional display indicates the version numbers of the [TX SETTING].
Turn on the power switch with the + key and – key pressed
in the power off state. The screen shown at the next appears.
To return to the home screen, turn off the power and then
turn the power back on without pressing the keys.
Version numbers
Addition of the timer vibrator indication of the
timer
Once the time is reached, the vibrator motor will turn on. The type of
vibration can be selected by the user.
T6K SOFTWARE UPDATE CHANGES
(Version: 2.0)
This software updates or alters the functions and features noted below. The instructions and information that follow are meant as a supplement to the original instruction
manual that accompanied the T6K transmitter. Please refer to the original instruction manual where applicable, but replace the steps indicated below with these
instructions. Please note that the software update will be finalized the first time that the T6K is powered up, after the software has been applied. As such, it may require a
few moments before the Start screen appears.
Please check to ensure that the update has been installed.
1) Turn on the power switch with the + key and – key pressed in the power off state.
2) Confirm that the information in the display indicates the version numbers as noted above.
*T6K V2.0 can use the model data of a previously saved model data, automatically copying it over during the update. Model data from a T6K that has V2.0 installed cannot
be copied onto a T6K that has V1.0 still installed.
TYP 1
TYP 2
TYP 3
"VIB" type
If the following types are selected, the
transmitter will vibrate during the time up.
＋ －

Addition of the MATRIX type of flight modes (Multicopter type only)
5 flight modes can be set to PRIORITY type. 9 flight modes can be set to MATRIX type.
◆ PRIORITY TYPE e.g. Setting 5 ight modes in MultiCopter Model Type
◆ MATRIX TYPE e.g. Setting up the transmitter to operate the tilt of a camera using switches A and C.
The mode change rate of
the multicopter control
box (CH6 use)
[TLEMETRY] Page 2
[Current setting screen] [Voltage setting screen] [Capacity setting screen]
Camera tilt
control rate
Camera tilt
control rate
●Vibrator ON/OFF ●Vibrator ON/OFF ●Vibrator ON/OFF
Activating CH6 and CH7
allows the functions to
control the camera angle.
CH6 sets the option to
change modes.
[PRIORITY] is select by
3 pages.
[MATRIX] is select by
3 pages.
Flight mode change
switch
SWA SWC Flight Mode
Normal
F-Mode 1
F-Mode 2
F-Mode 3
F-Mode 4
SWA SWC CAMERA Servo Rate
100 100
100 50
100 0
50 100
50 50
CH6 CH7
50 0
0 100
0 50
0 0
Addition of the current sensor and voltage sensor function
Compatible with the SBS-01C (current sensor) and SBS-01V (voltage sensor).
●"DN" indicates the
alarm will start when
the current reaches
below your set value.
●"DN" indicates the
alarm will start when
the voltage reaches
below your set value.
●"DN" indicates the
alarm will start when
the capacity reaches
below your set value.
●"UP" indicates the alarm will start
when the current reaches above
your set value.
●"UP" indicates the alarm will start
when the capacity reaches above
your set value.
●Current ●Voltage
●Consumption
capacity
● Switch selection ● Switch selection ● Switch selection ●Speech function. ●Speech function. ●Speech function.
●The maximum and the minimum
when powering ON are shown.
●The maximum and the minimum
when powering ON are shown.
●The maximum and the minimum
when powering ON are shown.
● Maximum and minimum date
reset by pressing the Jog key for 1
second.
● Maximum and minimum date
reset by pressing the Jog key for 1
second.
● Maximum and minimum date
reset by pressing the Jog key for 1
second.
FUTABA CORPORATION Phone: [phone], Facsimile: [phone]
1080 Yabutsuka, Chosei-mura, Chosei-gun, Chiba 299-4395, Japan
©FUTABA CORPORATION 2016, 12 (1)
The SBS-01C can monitor and display
the in-flight current, voltage, and current
consumption of the drive battery.
The SBS-01V can monitor and display
the in-flight voltage of the drive battery.
*Solder welding is required for instruction.