Spektrum AS3X for Newbies!

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Spektrum AS3X for Newbies!
The Horizon Hobby/Spektrum AS3X for Newbies video discusses the unique Spektrum AS3X stabilization system for RC planes. In addition, I'll discuss the SAFE select system that builds on AS3X and provides autopilot flying functions for your RC model airplane.
AS3X stand for Artificial Stabilization 3 axis. AS3X uses advanced sensors and software to instantly detect aircraft movement in the sky due to turbulence, wing tip stall, torque, etc. and provide instant control surface correction. The effect is a smoother and more "locked in" flight control feeling, allowing for a more natural a connected flight experience.
I will demo how AS3X works on an E-flite Pitts RTF micro model.
Horizon Hobby planes use AS3X, along with other brands under the Horizon Hobby logo. Key item is to see AS3X on the RTF RC planes box or receiver.
AS3X comes ready to use for a RTF airplane. With an "open stock" receiver, the AS3X system needs to be activated and set. This can be done with a smart phone and bluetooth technology.
SAFE technology is an autopilot assist for an AS3X model. There are various modes of SAFE to include "panic" recovery, GPS fencing, loiter and autoland.
Here is a link to my KZfaq Channel:
/ timmckay56
Many thanks in advance for a post of this video on Facebook, it truly helps the channel a lot!
Regards,
Tim
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:25 - AS3X overview
03:55 - AS3X purpose
05:11 - AS3X demo
08:06 - AS3X and micro models
10:45 - Open stock receivers
13:30 - SAFE technology systems
17:45 - Closing remarks

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@markjannakos503 2 жыл бұрын

Good thorough briefing, thank you

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

Mark: Many thanks! Tim

@billmichne334 2 жыл бұрын

I have flown RC aircraft for decades, but am new to electrics. This video is the absolute best explanation of AS3X and SAFE that I have seen. Thank you and congratulations on an outstanding job.

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

Bill: Great to hear! Tim

@stevetomassetti4420 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this concise review of AS3X and SAFE. Spektrum’s doc’s aren’t written for newbs like me. Your vid very much cleared up for me what these tech’s are and what they are for.

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

Steve: Thanks for checking in! Tim

@jhuff8596 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tim glad to see the Pitts flying! Cheers!

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻 Tim

@learningtoflyrc 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing explanation for someone getting back into the hobby! Thank you!

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

Brad: No worries, thanks for checking in! Tim

@Hangar11RC 2 жыл бұрын

Great information. Thanks for making a video on the subject.

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

Hangar: Hey, thanks for checking in! Tim

@GarysOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thanks! I was was just thinking this eve about "maybe I should learn about this AS3X". Like your presentation style in how you introduce things, get in the detail, and summarize. 👍 Subscribed.

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

Gary: Glad it was helpful! Tim

@garryperrin2408 Жыл бұрын

Terrific! So many good points. Thank you.

@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын

Garry: Many thanks! Tim

@mikelinderman8514 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video, you have helped my son and I immensely

@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын

Mike: Glad to be of help! Tim

@frankmick8683 Жыл бұрын

This helps a lot. Ive been flying R/C for 35 years (Took 10 years off), now days its way different. No Cox, WenMac, Nitro. Its all new to me. I dont care for this fangled stuff but my son sure does so Im trying my best to embrace it. Great Vid.

@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын

Frank: Glad the video helped! Tim

@Yankee2003 Жыл бұрын

Good information. I hope you get your 12k subscribers soon after the new year. All the new “Christmas” RC pilots can benefit greatly from your channel as I have. Merry Christmas Tim. Wishing you and your family health and prosperity in the new year. Thank you for the video.

@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын

Michael: Many thanks for your kind words! I have a lot of fun with the channel thanks to folks like you. We get around 300 subscribers a month, should hit 12,000 shortly! Merry Xmas, Tim

@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.1037 7 ай бұрын

Great Video ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@TimMcKay56 7 ай бұрын

Many thanks! Tim

@businesstalk 6 ай бұрын

Great video!!

@TimMcKay56 6 ай бұрын

😊👍🏻 Tim

@DonTimmons-kh4dz Ай бұрын

Had no idea as3x was a go between, between safe and normal, now I know, thank you Sir. Now if i could just get HH to supply me with a data sheet to show me what these BNF templates are actually changing in the programming templates. I mean i didn't even know what switch my Safe, AS3X were assigned to. I mean I thought AS3X was normal flight mode, now I understand with your help why they put it on a 3 position switch! Thanks again, take care 😊 18:24

@TimMcKay56 Ай бұрын

Don: Thanks for checking in! Tim

@Razor-gx2dq 2 жыл бұрын

When I got back into the hobby I flew a P-51 made by Volentex RC, it had a (knockoff) SAFE mode that worked very well for such a small aircraft and helped me build my skills. The aircraft had a intermediate mode which allowed full control of the elevator but not the airleons and I used that for more advanced flight. Unfortunately with the models being about 400mm in wingspan they were too unstable to fly without stabilization and I moved on from that aircraft.

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

All good! Tim

@TOURMANBOB 11 ай бұрын

Thank you sir, I now better understand the three safe modes built in my planes and how they add too or are different from basic AS3X

@TimMcKay56 11 ай бұрын

Great!! Tim

@randall4411 2 жыл бұрын

A dinky Pitts Flies ! amazing ! AS3X and Safe sure change RC flying . Wish they could make the plane fly back to you and cut the throttle if connection is lost or a panic button if you lose orientation .

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

AS3X really works! Tim

@thomasjagoe3257 2 жыл бұрын

Zohd kopilote lite

@EngineNoise305 Жыл бұрын

I like safe because if I’m doing a high speed pass or lose orientation I won’t crash

@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын

EN: Fair enough! Tim

@bradbrown2168 Жыл бұрын

Have you seen an RC pulled a chase camera like Powered paragliders use? Lighter version?

@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын

Brad: I have not. Tim

@FORDEVR Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim! I can’t get to forward programming on my umx pitts? Do I need to update my esc or is that just how the umx pitts are?

@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын

FD: Not sure on this one. Please chat with tech support at www.HorizonHobby.com. They should be able to assist. Tim

@georgejunior895 2 жыл бұрын

Tim I have another question for you I'm building another guillos model and the receiver I'm using is the one for the WL toys Cessna f949s which includes stabilization which can be switched on and off by the receiver by the transmitter if I shut off the stabilization will I be able to orient the receiver board on the side of the airplane like I wanted to or does it have to be laid flat on the fuselage? I don't know if it has anything comparable to as3x if that's the case does that mean it's always on even in the unstabilized mode in which case I guess I have to lay the board flat on the fuselage. Do you get the gist of my question? I can't seem to get an answer anywhere else thank you

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

George: I am not sure of technical details.

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe continue with experimentation as you are doing. Tim

@ChrisDaish-xw8xy 19 күн бұрын

I would like to know if there is a way to turn the LAS on a Carbon Cub S2 on and off from a NX6 transmitter?

@TimMcKay56 18 күн бұрын

No idea. Do ask on www.RCGroups.com They seem to have answers for any question. Tim

@Angelum_Band 2 жыл бұрын

I would use that as a back up when making mistakes. Do you have an on flight enable/disable from the transmitter option?

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

AB: I do not have this function. Tim

@Angelum_Band 2 жыл бұрын

@@TimMcKay56 Thanks, I'll see if there's a workaround.

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻 Tim

@nicos1097 2 жыл бұрын

Man I really miss my UMX Pitts

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

Nicos: It is a good flyer! Tim

@Anomic_Hunter202 Ай бұрын

I honestly think as3x makes it much bumpier and unstable in the wind with umx planes. Unless i only have faulty servos? I'm speaking of the umx waco.

@TimMcKay56 Ай бұрын

I’ve had good luck with AS3X on several, all smaller models. Seems to help a lot on windy days. Tim

@motiv311 Жыл бұрын

So does the AS3X on its own change the flight characteristics at all?

@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын

DJ: No, AS3X has no effect at all on flight characteristics. Works completely in the background, really is magic. Tim

@rjarias1540 Жыл бұрын

What effect does AS3X have on squirrely ground handing taildraggers? Does is it help with takeoffs?

@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын

Not sure on the takeoffs, may depend on the model. Seems to kick in once the model is airborne. Tim

@annerobinson2086 Ай бұрын

My thanks for the info - belated in my case as it is your video which has finally informed as to why I cannot set up AS3X on my AR637R receivers. Being new to the hobby I thought ALL AR637R receivers had AS3X built in. Is there anything I can do other than spend even more hard earned cash?

@TimMcKay56 Ай бұрын

Anne: Not sure. Your best bet is to pose your question on www.RCGroups.com They seem to have answers for every topic. Tim

@annerobinson2086 Ай бұрын

@@TimMcKay56 Thanks Tim.

@annerobinson2086 Ай бұрын

@@TimMcKay56 Thanks Tim- alternatively I'll just learn to fly better!