Hobbyeagle Gyro Install and Setup | Cheap Gyro

[@robertwillis7629]

I have answered my own question by installing the A3 S4 Gyro in a recently completed model. I am pleased to report that flapperons do work. I set up my Futaba T7C to connect the second aileron to channel 6 and then programmed the flapperon function to activate on a 2-position switch. I then installed and connected up the Gyro and found that the flapperon function worked in the same way - no problem. Both ailerons droop 45% when the switch is activated and continue to operate differentially with aileron input. Very impressed. Also you can reverse each primary channel in one menu - and then reverse the direction of the gain in another menu. Ideal. Best gyro unit I have come across.

[@sphinx12tt]

Great to know cause I want to use the crow function to be used as airbrakes on the ground and I know I have to split out the airlerons so I am glad that this gyro can accommodate two airleron channels

[@haraldskei9238]

Great video bro, helped me a lot! Greetings from Norway

[@MattTakharRC]

Thanks for watching buddy! Nice to know I’ve managed to help someone and from Norway too! Thanks for commenting.

[@Mr.Laidukas]

I just noticed that now it supports CRSF/ELRS 6:50 . Super nice :)

[@MattTakharRC]

Good spot! That’s is cool.

[@tonybeverley5406]

Love you videos Matt I've just purchased one myself and its going in to my Extreme flight 60" Laser,should be a good thing

[@MattTakharRC]

Thanks for the feedback Tony, pleased to hear you’re enjoying the videos. I love the EF Laser! I was with a friend flying the 60” this weekend. The EF Laser is a locked in plane, nice choice.

[@tonyyimbo]

This helped me a ton thank you!

[@MattTakharRC]

That’s great! Thanks for letting me know

[@billc.3051]

Hi Matt - very helpful video. Were you able to determine the purpose of that odd green/gold cylinder with a plug on the end? I couldn't find any reference to it in the user manual. Thanks much.

[@MattTakharRC]

Thanks for the feedback. Yes I did and will be covering it soon in a new video. It’s basically a capacitor that’s designed to handle and short power outages/spikes I believe. Just plug it into any spare gyro port. I’m about to put one of these gyros in my 91” Extra NG. I’ll cover connecting it by SBUS, the capacitor and some of the advanced gyro functions. Hopefully recording that next week.

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

Nice!

[@Heli4213]

Awesome!!!!!!

[@MattTakharRC]

It is pretty cool. I’ll be setting another one up soon and showing all the flight modes working.

[@stevefox7961]

Hi Does my plane, a tail dragger need to be level aspect when calibrating the gyro Cheers Steve NZ

[@MattTakharRC]

Hi Steve. I’ve never needed to run the calibration function. However yes you would need to lift the tail to bring your model level. I’ll try and cover this next time round. I have a few other projects to conclude first. Cheers.

[@stevefox7961]

Thanks for the reply

[@IanChen-m1o]

Nice instructions !!!!!! What is sbus use for?

[@MattTakharRC]

You can connect a single SBUS why back to the RX rather than connecting each individual channel. I’ll be creating a video to cover this at some point.

[@IanChen-m1o]

@@MattTakharRC ok thank you

[@barriestillwell2825]

You missed out the calibration mode procedure on initial set up

[@MattTakharRC]

You’re right, I did. I will record an update and also add a note to the description of this video.

[@katiemmm347]

Hi can you please tell me where you can buy these at around 22 pounds iv had a quick look but dont see at that price, cant see a price on your link tia

[@MattTakharRC]

Hi. When I googled previously AliExpress showed them at £21.90. Try there.

[@robertjones1855]

Question I have 2 aileron servos & 1 elevator . Do I plug in the second 3 plug wire to use aileron & gain and let the elevator wire unconnected?

[@MattTakharRC]

Hi. Yes that’s exactly what you do.

[@IanChen-m1o]

U said i need to tell the gyro what type of wing im using, but original, my wing is standard fixed type. But i did some mix, like some elevon or flaperon. Then whah should i do? Will the gyro works when i turn on my mix?

[@MattTakharRC]

I think it should be fine. To be honest I’ve not tried that yet. I would get it up high tune the gyro on then try the mix 👍🏽

[@IanChen-m1o]

@@MattTakharRC thank u!!

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

These things work by having the stab unit doing ALL the wing-type mixing. Not heeding that requirement will set you up for hours of lovely much-deserved grief! RTFM!!! 🙄

[@IanChen-m1o]

@@theoztreecrasher2647 ok thank u !

[@robertwillis7629]

Hi - is it possible to set up FLAPPERONS with this gyro? It seems to have the necessary 2 separate aileron channels

[@MattTakharRC]

Hi. I’ve not tried it but don’t see why you couldn’t. I’ve got another gyro to setup shortly. I’ll give it a go then.

[@Lookingup619]

I have used 2 ofthese and i cant get the gyro gain knob to work not matrer which way i plug in brown wire it does not work any help???

[@MattTakharRC]

Hi. I’ve not tried that yet to be honest. However I do have another one which I will be installing next week. I’ll see if I can get this working for you and publish it. Just give me a few weeks please.

[@superfer93]

Have you tested it in large gassers? 120cc? Is it trusty enough to place it in a turbine model?

[@MattTakharRC]

Hi. I haven’t done so myself yet. I’ll probably be putting it in my 91” NG (electric) soon. One of my friends however has used them in a turbine model

[@IanChen-m1o]

What if im not using any of these receiver 27:20 , can it still work?

[@MattTakharRC]

Hi. You will need to look up what protocol your receive uses and see if it is the same as one of the ones that is in the list, it it is just select that one and it should work. If not, the I doubt it will work with your RX

[@IanChen-m1o]

@@MattTakharRC ok! Is it available to make a full span flap and make the aileron not moving?

[@Jetjockey-01]

Hi Matt, Just wondering if this new gyro is suitable for IC aeroplanes? I have used a similar gyro (A3 v2) on a nitro plane in the past but had alot of flutter on the ailerons (gains set to about 30%). The plane was fitted with Futaba 3003 analogue servo's. The ailerons were connected via a Y-Lead. No flutter on the other control surfaces.

[@MattTakharRC]

Hi, I've not yet tried it on I/C but I do know people who use them in turbines.. I'll be putting one in my 91" Extra (electric) shortly, and will connect everything via S-BUS. Sorry I cant help with your IC question. I would have presumed it would be fine.

[@Jetjockey-01]

@@MattTakharRC Thanks for the feedback. I think i'll stick with the GY-553 but do let us know how your 91 Extra fly's with it

[@MattTakharRC]

@@Jetjockey-01 will do. I’ve not yet started filming that video but it is on my list for sure!

[@bcflyer99]

It's only cheating if you're in a competitive event. I love all these functions and use them regardless of what people tell me. I've flown for 25 years and I don't need anyone telling me what to do with my airplanes. I've experimented with several brands of gyros and Hobby Eagle is my favorite. I like Demon but they're too expensive.

[@MattTakharRC]

I’m about to put one of these in my 91” Extra NG as I want to try out all the functions. I think it’s good to experiment and find a setup that works for you!