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Captron HeliCommand-Rigid

SGD 875.96

Captron HeliCommand RIGID is the top version within model making which includes stabilisation for helicopters which do not feature a mechanical flybar, for example powerful 3D machines, scale helicopters or models with multi-blade rotor heads.

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Description

The top version of helicopter stabilization and positioning system is the Captron HeliCommand RIGID. In addition to all the functions of the HeliCommand 3D, this version includes stabilisation for helicopters which do not feature a mechanical flybar, for example powerful 3D machines, scale helicopters or models with multi-blade rotor heads. This special attitude-holding stabilisation reliably prevents the characteristic tendency of flybar-less rotor heads to balloon up abruptly, and brings a marked improvement in the helicopter’s inherent stability in gusty conditions. Model helicopters with a rigid head are more manoeuvrable, require fewer parts (weight reduction) and less motor energy, i.e. altogether they are much more efficient than flybar-equipped helicopters. Activating RIGID mode using the PC adaptor minimises the effects of wind gusts and ballooning when flying into wind or in high speed. In this mode unrestricted 3D flying and aerobatics are possible, and can be carried out with excellent accuracy.

Features:

Stabilizes all horizontal control movements: inclination (tilt), speed, position
Auxiliary "pilot“ channel for adjusting stabilisation effect and switching between horizontal mode and position mode
Integral heading-lock (AVCS) gyro
Second auxiliary channel (“AUX channel”) for gyro gain and mode, optionally for automatic trim
Internal swashplate mixer
Can be configured without connection to a PC by simple learning procedure, for up to 3 head servos
Fail-safe if radio link fails (PPM/FM only): switches to position stabilisation, collective pitch to ‘hold’
Suitable for internal-combustion and electric-powered helicopters
Can be used indoors and in the open air
PC adaptor available as accessory, for setup of 4 head servos, optimisation for stabilisation and tail gyro, and additional options like automatic trim, freewheel function for forward flight, etc
Horizontal stabilization for inverted flying
Expanded set-up facilities via PC adaptor (additional Expert settings for optimising the tail gyro, 3D mode and control characteristics)
RIGID mode for stabilising flybar-less rotor heads (2- or multi-bladed heads), highly effective in preventing ballooning and tuck-under at high speed and in gusty conditions.
Optimised pirouette stabilisation. No additional setup necessary.
Suppressed oscillation for elevator. Also usable with standard Hiller flybars.
Eliminates the need for aileron (roll-axis) and elevator (pitch-axis) trim functions.
Expanded mixer options: Virtual swashplate rotation, and sinus-compensation (matches unequal pushrod travels caused by the tilting of servo arms).
The pilot channel can be used to select: horizontal mode, position mode, RIGID mode.
RIGID and horizontal modes even function without visual contact between the optical sensor and the ground, i.e. no opening is required in the helicopter fuselage if you do not need to use position mode.
Electronic linearisation to compensate for mechanical irregularities (angular offset) when using the H4 swashplate linkage.
The PC adaptor (No. 84942000) is required for setting Rigid mode.