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==How can I increase rotation rate for roll, pitch and rudder?==
==How can I increase rotation rate for roll, pitch and rudder?== <!--T:2-->
The rotation speed of the helicopter is only determined by the length of the stick output signal. The gyros measure the actual rotation rate and the system will move the servos until the helicopter reaches the rate that is commanded by the stick position. So simply increasing/decreasing the stick throw (mostly done by increasing/decreasing servo throw or using DualRate in the TX for the specified function) will increase/decrease rotation rate.<br />
The rotation speed of the helicopter is only determined by the length of the stick output signal. The gyros measure the actual rotation rate and the system will move the servos until the helicopter reaches the rate that is commanded by the stick position. So simply increasing/decreasing the stick throw (mostly done by increasing/decreasing servo throw or using DualRate in the TX for the specified function) will increase/decrease rotation rate.<br />
The presets at Parameter menu point '''B''' are nothing else than different preset DualRate/expo curves inside MICROBEAST / MICROBEAST PLUS making the heli rotate slower or faster at a given stick input and making the stick contol more or less sensitive around stick center position. Choose the preset that fits your preferences best and that gives you a good amount of rotation rate. Using the presets (except for the "Transmitter" preset) it is recommended to not change the output signal in the TX significantly as especially when using expo this will bend, compress or stretch the internal curves, leading to very strange flight behavior (anyhow, doing small adjustments in stick throw, i.e. for slightly increasing the roll rate should work without any issues).<br />
The presets at Parameter menu point '''B''' are nothing else than different preset DualRate/expo curves inside MICROBEAST / MICROBEAST PLUS making the heli rotate slower or faster at a given stick input and making the stick contol more or less sensitive around stick center position. Choose the preset that fits your preferences best and that gives you a good amount of rotation rate. Using the presets (except for the "Transmitter" preset) it is recommended to not change the output signal in the TX significantly as especially when using expo this will bend, compress or stretch the internal curves, leading to very strange flight behavior (anyhow, doing small adjustments in stick throw, i.e. for slightly increasing the roll rate should work without any issues).<br />
* If the heli does not flip / roll / rotate fast enough even if you've fully increased the stick throw in the transmitter check the maximum amount of cylic pitch at Setup menu point L and the maximum rudder servo deflection at Setup menu point '''E'''. When the cyclic pitch or tail pitch is not sufficient of course the system can't rotate the heli faster than the pitch allows.}}<br />
* If the heli does not flip / roll / rotate fast enough even if you've fully increased the stick throw in the transmitter check the maximum amount of cylic pitch at Setup menu point L and the maximum rudder servo deflection at Setup menu point '''E'''. When the cyclic pitch or tail pitch is not sufficient of course the system can't rotate the heli faster than the pitch allows.}}<br />
==The helicopter wobbles on aileron and elevator axis.==
==The helicopter wobbles on aileron and elevator axis.== <!--T:3-->
''Reducing the swashplate gain does not help to suppress this effect completely.''
''Reducing the swashplate gain does not help to suppress this effect completely.''
* The helicopter's linkage ratio is not suitable for flybarless usage. In Setup menu point J adjust the cyclic pitch to exactly 6 degrees and make sure the color of the Status-LED lights up “blue”. If this is not the case change the mechanical linkage ratio of the helicopter (i.e. by moving the linkage balls further inwards on the servo horns, by mounting longer linkage balls on the swash plate outer ring or by mounting shorter linkage balls on the swash plate inner ring).
* The helicopter's linkage ratio is not suitable for flybarless usage. In Setup menu point J adjust the cyclic pitch to exactly 6 degrees and make sure the color of the Status-LED lights up “blue”. If this is not the case change the mechanical linkage ratio of the helicopter (i.e. by moving the linkage balls further inwards on the servo horns, by mounting longer linkage balls on the swash plate outer ring or by mounting shorter linkage balls on the swash plate inner ring).
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==The tail rotor turns around instantly when doing backwards flying.==
==The tail rotor turns around instantly when doing backwards flying.== <!--T:4-->
* Tail gyro gain too low. Increase tail gyro gain as described [[Manuals:MB_Plus:Flying|here]] and make sure you're using the tail gyro in HeadingLock mode (using Normal-Rate mode it is nearly impossible to perform backwards maneuvers!).
* Tail gyro gain too low. Increase tail gyro gain as described [[Manuals:MB_Plus:Flying|here]] and make sure you're using the tail gyro in HeadingLock mode (using Normal-Rate mode it is nearly impossible to perform backwards maneuvers!).
* No sufficient thrust produced by the tail rotor. Check tail pitch angles. Reduce the maximum amount of available tail pitch throw at [[Manuals:MB_Plus:Setupmenu_E|Setup menu point '''E''']] to prevent the tail blades from stalling or increase the tail pitch angle if it's too small. Use different (larger) tail rotor blades or increase the rotor rpm.<br />
* No sufficient thrust produced by the tail rotor. Check tail pitch angles. Reduce the maximum amount of available tail pitch throw at [[Manuals:MB_Plus:Setupmenu_E|Setup menu point '''E''']] to prevent the tail blades from stalling or increase the tail pitch angle if it's too small. Use different (larger) tail rotor blades or increase the rotor rpm.<br />
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==The tail oscillates in horizontal position slowly and irregularly while hovering.==
==The tail oscillates in horizontal position slowly and irregularly while hovering.== <!--T:5-->
* The HeadingLock gain of the tail gyro is too high. Reduce the HeadingLock gain in [[Manuals:MB_Plus:Parameter_menu_D|Parameter menu point D]] by one step and increase the tail gain on your transmitter instead.
* The HeadingLock gain of the tail gyro is too high. Reduce the HeadingLock gain in [[Manuals:MB_Plus:Parameter_menu_D|Parameter menu point D]] by one step and increase the tail gain on your transmitter instead.
* Due to mechanical issues the tail gyro can not work precisely. Check the linkage and mechanics for absolute free movement without hard points and use a dedicated rudder servo that is fast and accurate and that allows a high control frequency.<br />
* Due to mechanical issues the tail gyro can not work precisely. Check the linkage and mechanics for absolute free movement without hard points and use a dedicated rudder servo that is fast and accurate and that allows a high control frequency.<br />
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==During slow hovering pirouettes the helicopter is rolling out.==
==During slow hovering pirouettes the helicopter is rolling out.== <!--T:6-->
The pirouette optimization setting may be wrong:
The pirouette optimization setting may be wrong:
* MICROBEAST/AR7x00BX: Adjust the pirouette optimization at Setup menu point '''N''' correctly.
* MICROBEAST/AR7x00BX: Adjust the pirouette optimization at Setup menu point '''N''' correctly.
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==Helicopter tips over when trying to take off or tilts to one side in flight.==
==Helicopter tips over when trying to take off or tilts to one side in flight.== <!--T:7-->
* Please check whether everything works properly on the ground. When giving collective pitch input the swash should move up and down properly. When giving cyclic input it should return to zero after a few seconds. This is also especially after turning on Idle up or switching between flight conditions in the transmitter. Make sure that there are no trims, mixers, etc. in any flight condition and also make sure that the sensor directions for aileron and elevator are setup correctly ([[Manuals:MB_Plus:Setupmenu_M|Setup menu point '''M''']])!
* Please check whether everything works properly on the ground. When giving collective pitch input the swash should move up and down properly. When giving cyclic input it should return to zero after a few seconds. This is also especially after turning on Idle up or switching between flight conditions in the transmitter. Make sure that there are no trims, mixers, etc. in any flight condition and also make sure that the sensor directions for aileron and elevator are setup correctly ([[Manuals:MB_Plus:Setupmenu_M|Setup menu point '''M''']])!
* When taking off do not use too much cyclic input. Just let the motor come up to speed and then quickly give pitch input. Only when the helicopter is airborne the system can operate and control commands. If the helicopter sits on the ground, however, a stick input(= command to rotate the heli) would have no effect and the system would increase the cyclic pitch more and more desperately to perform a rotational movement. As soon as the helicopter will get "light" by increasing the collective pitch it will tip over abruptly. So always make sure that the swash is aligned straight during starting procedure!
* When taking off do not use too much cyclic input. Just let the motor come up to speed and then quickly give pitch input. Only when the helicopter is airborne the system can operate and control commands. If the helicopter sits on the ground, however, a stick input(= command to rotate the heli) would have no effect and the system would increase the cyclic pitch more and more desperately to perform a rotational movement. As soon as the helicopter will get "light" by increasing the collective pitch it will tip over abruptly. So always make sure that the swash is aligned straight during starting procedure!
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==Status-LED flashes in operation mode, i.e. after landing.==
==Status-LED flashes in operation mode, i.e. after landing.== <!--T:8-->
The flashing Status-LED shows that a software-reset occurred during operation. This can have different reasons:
The flashing Status-LED shows that a software-reset occurred during operation. This can have different reasons:
* The receiver power supply does not seem to be sufficient. The voltage during operation dropped in a critical area (<3.5 Volts). Use a stable power supply and make sure that the wiring and plugs are dimensioned big enough and feature low contact resistance. On large helicopters we recommend to use the MICROBEAST PLUS HD with high power input.
* The receiver power supply does not seem to be sufficient. The voltage during operation dropped in a critical area (<3.5 Volts). Use a stable power supply and make sure that the wiring and plugs are dimensioned big enough and feature low contact resistance. On large helicopters we recommend to use the MICROBEAST PLUS HD with high power input.
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==The helicopter drifts slowly around its vertical axis. The rudder servo creeps to maximum deflection slowly.==
==The helicopter drifts slowly around its vertical axis. The rudder servo creeps to maximum deflection slowly.== <!--T:9-->
When using Heading Lock mode the system compares the rotation rate of the helicopter with the commanded rotation rate from the stick input all the time. So basically this can have two reasons:<br />
When using Heading Lock mode the system compares the rotation rate of the helicopter with the commanded rotation rate from the stick input all the time. So basically this can have two reasons:<br />
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