Storm Storm ST-06TX User manual

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Locate an appropriate location :
R/C helicopters fly at high speed. thus posing a certain degree of potential danger. Choose an
appropriate flying site consisting of flat, smooth ground, a clear open field, or a large open
room, such as gymnasium or warehouse without obstacles. Do not fly near buildings, high
voltage cables, or trees to ensure the safety of yourself, others. and your model. Do not fly your
model in inclement weather, such as rain, wind, snow, or darkness.
Obtain the assistance of an experienced pilot :
Before turning on your model and transmitter check to make sure no one else is operating on
the same frequency. Frequency interference can cause your model or other models to crash
The guidance provided by an experienced pilot will be invaluable for the assembly tuning
trimming and actual first flight (Recommend you to practice with computer based flight
simulator).
Always be aware of the rotating blades :
During the operation of the helicopter the main rotor and tail rotor will be spinning at a high
rate of speed The blades are capable of inflicting serious bodily injury and damage to the
environment Be conscious of your actions and careful to keep your face eyes hands and loose
clothing away from the blades Always fly the model a safe distance from yourself and others as
well as surrounding objects Never take your eyes off the model or leave it unattended while it
is turned on immediately turn off the model and transmitter when you have landed the model.
R/C helicopters including the STORM helicopters are not toys. R/C helicopters utilize various
high tech products and technologies to provide superior performance.The rotating blades
on the model spin at high speed and can cause potential risk or injury if used improperly. It
is mandatory that you observe all R/C safety rules and adhere to local laws as applicable We recom-
mend that you contact your local hobby store and inquire about safety rules regulations and local laws
and statutes regarding R/C model operation in your area. Please make sure to be conscious of your own
personal safety and the safety of others and your environment when operating all STORM products.
When used properly, STORM products will provide years of R/C entertainment.
We recommend that you obtain the assistance of an experienced pilot before attempting to fly our
products for the first time. A local expert is the best way to properly assemble. setup, and fly your model
for the first time.
The STROM Helicopters requires a certain degree of skill to operate, and is a consumer item. Any
damage or dissatisfaction as a result of accidents or modifications are not covered by any warrantee
and cannot be returned for repair or replacement. Please contact our distributors for free technical
consultation and parts at discounted rates when you experience problems during operation or mainte-
nance.
Note: Fly only in safe areas, away from other people.Do not operate R/C aircraft within the vicinity of
homes or crowds of people. R/C aircraft are prone to accidents, failures, and crashes due to a variety of
reasons including, lack of maintenance, pilot error, and radio interference. Pilots are responsible for their
actions and damage or injury occurring during the operation or as of a result of R/C aircraft models.
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Important Notes
For Storm 430, 450, 460 Helicopters

Correct Start Up Procedure in 4 Steps
Throttle Stick
Throttle Hold
Throttle Trim
Make sure“Throttle Trim” and“Throttle Stick”
are both all the way down.
Make sure “Throttle Hold”is not activated.
Gyro Sensitivity should be around 2-3 o’clock direction.
Turn on transmitter.
Connect heli battery, and wait until Gyro finish
initalization.
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Trim
For Storm 430, 450, 460 Helicopters
Gyro Sensitivity

Storm 2.4Ghz 6 Channel Transmitter and Receiver
Instruction Manual
ST-06TX and ST-06RX
SSST
STORM SPREAD SPECTRUM TECHNOLOGY

P.1
Control Identification and Location
2.4Ghz 6 Channel Transmitter and Receiver
Antenna
Pitch Adjustment
(VR.A)
NOR / IDLE Switch
(SW.A)
Gyro Sensitivity
(VR.B)
Throttle Cut
(SW.B)
Elevator / Rudder
(mode 1)
Throttle / Rudder
(mode 2)
Throttle Trim
(mode 2)
Rudder Trim
Binding Button Battery Indicator
Power On / Off
Aileron Trim
Elevator Trim
(mode 1)
Elevator Trim
(mode 2)
Throttle Trim
(mode 1)
Throttle / Aileron
(mode 1)
Elevator / Aileron
(mode 2)
For safty reason, we disabled the IDLE switch, you
need to activate it by programming the transmitter.
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P.2
Connection Diagram
2.4Ghz 6 Channel Transmitter and Receiver
Receiver
Module
Main
Receiver
BATT
CH.6
CH.5
CH.4
CH.3
CH.2
CH.1
CH.1
Alieon 1
CH.2
Elevator
CH.3
ESC
CH.4
Gyro
CH.5
Gyro
Signal
CH.6
Alieon 2
(PITCH)
Battery

P.3
Binding Procedure
2.4Ghz 6 Channel Transmitter and Receiver
Put 8 X AA Batteries into the transmitter battery compartment.
Insert the“Binding Plug” into the battery socket on the main receiver.
Turn on the receiver by connecting the battery to the ESC.
(the LEDs on both receivers should be flashing, that means they are in searching mode)
Press and Hold the binding button on the transmitter while switching on the transmitter.
In about 10 seconds, they should bind correctly.The LEDs on both receivers should
become solid, that means the binding process has completed.
Release the binding button on the transmitter, and remove the“Binding Plug”from the
receiver.
Plug in the servos and run simple test, if the test failed, please repeat the binding proecess.
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The receiver must be bound to the transmitter before use. Binding is the process for the
transmitter and receiver to recognize each other. Once bound, the receiver will only
connect to the bound transmitter.The Transmitter and Receiver you received have
“ALREADY” bound. If you need to re-bind the transmitter and receiver, please follow the
following steps :
Battery
Main
Receiver
Receiver
Module
“Binding Plug”
Binding Button

P.4
Installing the Programming Software
Programming the Transmitter
2.4Ghz 6 Channel Transmitter and Receiver
Programming software and USB cable driver and be found on the CD included.
Install the USB cable driver once windows has detected the USB cable.
Open the programming software : t6config.EXE
Restart computer.
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You can are use Windows XP or Windows Vista to setup.
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Before you can program the transmitter, you need to install the USB driver first.
Please follow the following steps :
Turn on transmitter, please make sure 8 X AA Batteries were installed.
Connect USB cable to Transmitter.
Open t6config.EXE , this icon should be located on desktop.
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With the provided USB cable and software installed, Storm ST-06TX Transmitter can be
programmed by computer using Windows XP.

P.5
2.4Ghz 6 Channel Transmitter and Receiver
t6config.EXE Program Interface
Setting
Click“Setting”, you will need to choose the correct COM port that the USB driver
simulated. Please choose from these COM ports until the channel output
display has movement according to your stick movement on your transmitter.
Press“OK” when you have the corret COM port.
Click“GetUser”to import the current settings from the transmitter to computer.
Please click“GetUser” ASAP after the correct COM Port is selected, or your
settings on the transmitter will be overrided.
GetUser
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How to Program the Transmtiter
System Options

P.6
Save
2.4Ghz 6 Channel Transmitter and Receiver
Click“Save” button to save your current parameter settings into a file and stored
on your computer.You can save more than one settings.
Left click the “Save”button to save the parameter settings.
Click“GetUser”button to import the current settings from the transmitter to
computer.
Please click“GetUser” ASAP after the correct COM Port is selected, or your
settings on the transmitter will be override.
Open
Click“EndPoint” button to set the each channel travel range, from 0%-100%.
Left click the “EndPoint” button to set each channel’s Travel Range.
Default is 100%.
EndPoint
Click“Reverse”button to set each channel’s direction.You may reverse the
direction of the particular servo to make it work in the correct direction.
Left click “Reverse” to set channels’ direction.
Reverse
Click“Subtrim”button to fine tune each channel’s trimming, usually for center-
ing the servos. Range from -120 to 120 (Do not use excessive sub-trim values
or it may overdrive the servo’s maximum travel.)
Left click “Subtrim”to fine tune each channel’s trimming.
Subtrim
System Setting

P.7
DR
2.4Ghz 6 Channel Transmitter and Receiver
Click“DR”button to set the“Dual Rates” value for each channel. This function is
available for Ch 1, Ch 2 and Ch 4. Adjustable value is from 0% to 100%.
Left click “DR” to set Dual Rates value to Ch 1, Ch2 and Ch 4.
Click“Mode”button to set the contol mode according to user preference.This
means Right hand throttle = Mode 1, Left hand throttle = Mode 2.The system
offers 4 different modes to choose.
Left click “Mode”to set throttle contol mode.
Mode
Click“Type”to set the Swashplate Type for your helicopter. It has ACRO
(Aeroplane), HELI-90, HELI-120 and HELI-140. Storm Thunder 450 is using
HELI-120.
Left click “Type”to set swashplate type for your helicopter.
Type
Click“Thro Cuv” to set the Throttle Curve in 2 modes, NOR = Normal , ID = Idle 1.
The system allows you to set throttle curve in 5 points.
Left click “Thro Cuv” to set Throttle Curve for 2 flight modes.
Thro Cuv
Click“Pitch Cuv”to set the Pitch Curve in 2 modes, NOR = Normal , ID = Idle 1.
The system allows you to set pitch curve in 5 points.
Left click “Pitch Cuv” to set Pitch Curve for 2 flight modes.
Pitch Cuv

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Swash Afr
2.4Ghz 6 Channel Transmitter and Receiver
Click“Swash Afr” button to set the servo’s travel linked to swashplate, the are
Ch 1, Ch2 and Ch 4. Adjustable value is from -100% to 100%.
Left click “Swash Afr” to set swashplate servo’s travel.
Switch A and Switch B
Click“Switch A” or “Switch B”to set SW.A or SW.B function on the transmitter.
MIX
Click“MIX” allows you to mix a channel to another channel.The system can
store 3 mixs.
Mix Number
Source
Des
Up rate
Down rate
Switch
MIX 1 / MIX 2 / MIX 3
Mix control source
Mix control destination
Upper part’s mixed control ratio (-100% to 100%)
Lower part’s mixed control ratio (-100% to 100%)
Activation method (OFF / ON / SW.A / SW.B)
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DR
ThroCut
NOR / ID
No function
Dual Rates
Throttle Cut
Flight mode switch
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VR (A) and VR(B)
Click“VR(A)” or“VR(B)”to set VR.A or VR.B function on the transmitter.
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Pitch Adjust
No function
Pitch Adjustment
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Switch Setting