RC Drift Talk - Futaba Radios/GYD550 Gyro/Acuvance Xarvis

[@kr3stsb]

You guys should do more of these. They're amazingly helpful.

[@TeamSaikoRC]

Nice work guys! Great information I completely agree about the lack of english information for Acuvance. I will be checking out the update video tomorrow.

[@workingjoe898]

The most helpful video about futaba gyro setup ever! Thank you guys so much!

[@darrickchow7406]

Great video! Really like the podcast style format and great info!

[@rm.6503]

Great video guys. Definitely helps people find the answers they need to set this up. Keep up the good work. 👍🏾

[@jtgates]

I really appreciate this video, someone new to the dressing and doesn’t have much of one around me I think you guys get really good job I of explaining a lot of concepts that are pretty obscure especially around setting up and updating the Xarvix, and GYD550. I really hope you guys decide to make some more videos.

[@rcdrift_guy1386]

Got a problem, can you help please? Connected xarvis xx and bus, futaba 7px. Everywhere the latest version of the update. Show everything except the temperature of the motor. Fledge motor, fully working

[@jerrysparks3946]

The 4PM has Gyro Sync and Gryo Mix and both have adjustments for ST-GAIN. I wonder if they are the same setting and how to adjust it...

[@yadmah]

That's a good question. My typical setups with the gyro will either be 1) just a single cable in the sbus going and channel 1 is empty, or 2) channel 1 for steering and channel 3 for gain. Either setup uses channel 3 for the gain. I haven't messed with the mixing menus before, mainly because the gyro has mixing capabilities too.

[@mrcollie242]

Can I run the GYD550 with a different servo other than Futaba. If so, what’s the process for setting it up using the Futaba 10px Radio.

[@yadmah]

You sure can, however, you will want to make sure that damper in the settings of the gyro is set to 0. Dampener point can be left to default settings. Just make sure to set your end points via they gyro settings and not the end points in the radio settings.

[@mrcollie242]

@@yadmah thanks, you probably just saved me a few $$$ because I was about to buy a new servo.

[@chuntareyyath9764]

yes please!!!! all around please go into detail!!!

[@brunodaniel3905]

Question i run normal mode but each time i switch menu the gyro Come back in avcs mode. and yes i save before you have any tips ?

[@yadmah]

You will tell the mode by actually looking at the gyro. Green is normal, Red is AVCS. If you are referring to when you go to the gyro link settings and each time it starts off on avcs mode, that is just how and where it starts. It's not actually switching the gyro between avcs and normal mode there, it's just the preferences of those modes during the set up screens.

[@desmofc]

Great vid guys! Hey I thought the instructions mentions something about only using futaba servos with the GYD550

[@yadmah]

Not fully true. I would expect that their servos would respond the best with their gyro, but there are more than enough people that are running this gyro with non futaba servos. Just make sure that if the servo that you plan on using has any sort of dampening or "drift" specific servos, make sure you run the dampener menu option on Zero.

[@desmofc]

@@yadmah Awesome that it works for others but the manual does mention that it’s only for futaba digital servos.

[@Openthrottlerc]

@@desmofc just bought a gyc441. It says only for futaba digital servos..does this mean it wont work with a spektrum servo?

[@desmofc]

@@Openthrottlerc I went ahead and tested it with a reve’d servo. It seemed to function just fine but it seemed smoother when paired with a ct700 and ct500. Been running those servo ever since.

[@Openthrottlerc]

@@desmofc those are pretty high end servos. Would you happen to know of a +-$100 decent one?

[@josephmorelli3191]

I have watched you video a couple of times & I have the FUTABA GYD550 in a few of my builds, but I have been befuddled on my current GT build. I have installed the CASTLE XLX2 ESC & 1721 motor. Everything is up and running, but i cannot get the gyro on line. It’s all wired, i have steering, but no counter steering. The gyro LED blinks red then green when the ESC is powered up, but does not light at all once the RC is on, i have no idea what to do with the “push switch”. Pushing it once makes the LED blink red slowly 10 times, then it stops blinking. Using them FUTABA T4PM radio i am able to go to gyro link, ch 1. Basic set comes. Up & the word write comes up. I depress the select button…then i am lost. I do not understand what i am doing wrong.

[@yadmah]

It will look different from the 7px, but the terms should be similar enough. If you have no counter steer, make sure that you have the middle plug of the gyro, or the gain channel connected to channel 3 or 4 on your radio. Then set a trim switch or the dial to aux3 or aux4 depending on what channel your connecting to. When the gyro is "off" the light should be off as well. Normal mode is green, avcs is red. Also consider the servo that your using. It needs to be digital.

[@YawMusic3]

Hey, how do I get my steering servo to turn in the opposite direction when I lift up my RC and move it left to right…hope I was clear enough

[@yadmah]

Do you mean reversing the gyro or just reversing the steering?

[@YawMusic3]

@@yadmah I mean having the steering react to the movement of the car when you lift it in the air

[@YawMusic3]

@@yadmah found it…I have to play with channel 3 on my transmitter…but only thing is now I have to set the end point manually 🤷‍♂️

[@buve374]

Can this gyro work for drag racing

[@yadmah]

I'm sure the typical gyro reaction would be there. But, I wouldn't have the slightest idea oh how it would be applied in drag racing. I could see it for easier correction if you break traction.

[@MIstastacks24]

Bro explain the settings pleaseeee

[@Androedoff]

Hello guys, Received my Acuvance Xarvis xx + sbus today. Question- is it essential to update sbus and esc? I have 10px with gyd550 and ct702 servo, all updated but it bothers me if I should or not update sbus and esc🙏

[@yadmah]

Hey, sorry for a long wait for the reply. If it's all new, I would just try it to begin with. If you find that it works, but doesn't have the option for the 64khz drive frequencies, then you'll want to update the sbus and the esc. If you do find yourself needing to update the firmware, then make sure you pay close attention to the instructions. The one in particular is after flashing the esc firmware, if sbus is not responsive, make sure you switch the esc profile, to I think any profile besides stock, then try reading via sbus. If that doesn't work changing a value via a tao 3 programmer will work too.

[@Androedoff]

@@yadmahHi, thank you for reply. Good point, I just bought it brand new and technically it can be on right software if it was fairly recently produced 🤔 I will do my soldering today and see if settings you suggested are there 🙏😃

[@jerrysparks3946]

Thanks for the info guys, I've been back to this video at least 10 times. Any chance you can make any content on Xarvis settings and the Futaba menu descriptions for the ESC? Thanks!!

[@yadmah]

Thanks for the idea. That would be a great video.

[@ragnarok3655]

@@yadmah would you please make a content for your ESC settings?

[@MIstastacks24]

@@yadmah dude let's gooooo. U guys are awesome!

[@MrRj600rr]

I have a ct500. Any suggestions on good settings?

[@yadmah]

Hey, I haven't quite fully understood what the Futaba servos do for each specific option. I basically started off with what I could find. I believe I found a good basic setting from the Kenbro Channel and went from there. Here is my current settings on my mini chassis. It's a CT-700 servo, so please take it with a grain of salt and try all the settings until you find something that works for you. Dead Band 1.03 Smoother INH Boost INH Damper 70 Stretcher 1.250 Boost 4 Soft Start INH Stop Mode Free Speed 0.300

[@MrRj600rr]

@@yadmah thanks I’ll Give it a try.

[@PSJR333]

I have a ct500 as well and the servo is too hot to touch after a minute of use. No binding and epa set correct

[@atlwoo]

Please help how do I get it out of AVCs no one wants to know How’s to do it or help me Please respond

[@yadmah]

@atlwoo If you are referring to the light on the receiver, Green is normal, Red is AVCS. You should be able to adjust the channel that the gyro is on to switch between modes. If you are talking about while you're looking at the settings, AVCS mode will always show up first. Just tap on AVCS to switch it to Normal mode.

[@atlwoo]

@@yadmah I did and nothing changed I also disconnected it from channel 1 into sbus by its self and did the adjustment on the 7pxr

[@yadmah]

@@atlwoo usually you will have the gyro gain channel to channel 3 or 4. The overall road map will be channel 1 and 3 on the receiver will be used. Channel 1 goes to the gyro receiver port and channel 3 goes to the gain channel. Channel 3 can be set to a trim or the dial. Avsc and normal are on the opposite sides of 0

[@CJ1KFPV]

Id like to find the best parts that are compatible with the 7pxr whats your opinion?

[@yadmah]

As far as the parts that I use. 7pxr, Acuvance Xarvis with sbus adapter, Futaba Gyd550 Gyro, Reve'd Rsst Servo. I haven't dealt with the futaba servos, but I hear they are good with a bit of tuning. Also the Futuba MC970cr is basically a futaba branded Xarvis.

[@CJ1KFPV]

@@yadmah thanks for the quick response! Ordering those parts asap just gotta decide what chassis... soo many to choose from! Currently using rmx 2.0 everyones pointing twards the yd 2 SXIII. Keep the content coming!

[@neuera1]

I have added the latest software on my 7pxr. Both rx and tx . I have the sbus acuvance for futaba it will not read on radio. Please help

[@yadmah]

Hey, if it's a brand new esc out of the box, have you flashed the esc with the futaba specific firmware?

[@neuera1]

@@yadmah I guess I just kinda figured that out that I needed to do it. Do I need specialplugs to update esc

[@neuera1]

If you can provide me with part numbers and where to buy I will pick up now

[@yadmah]

acuvance-usa.com/sbusadapter.aspx here is the link for the USA site.

[@neuera1]

@@yadmah ok I have that. Already. That will update the esc

[@phil488pista9]

hi, I am having a little issue with the Gyd550, it will act like a normal gyro but all of the sudden in the middle of the corner, it is slap to one side and it wont return to center (it will stuck on one side until I restart everything) Do you have any idea what is causing that?

[@yadmah]

What servo are you using? If it is an SR enabled servo, then you also need to make sure that SR is enabled on both the servo and on the gyro. If not SR then make sure that SR is disabled in the gyro. If neither of the above help, the does it only happen at a specific time, like when you hit turbo?

[@phil488pista9]

​ Thank you 👍 I am not using SR! and I am using a yokomo servo. it just happens randomly. That's why I feel so lost at the moment lol.

[@yadmah]

@@phil488pista9 Hmm...I would say try to put a different servo in the mix just for testing. Side thought, If it's a programmable drift servo, sp02 v2, sp03, sp03 v2, reved rsst. Then make sure that the Damper value is set to 0. Also for futaba, Green is normal mode and Red is AVCS.

[@phil488pista9]

Got it, I will give it a try and see if it work out.​@@yadmah

[@phil488pista9]

​ Oh, one more thing, as for the endpoint on the gyro, how do I know if it is set up correctly? Is it going to base on the endpoint setting on the servo? like the exact #s (I hope you understand what I am talking about)

[@MrRj600rr]

What's normal offet?

[@yadmah]

Hey, what's the question? I don't understand offet, or if it was a typo.

[@MrRj600rr]

@@yadmahneutral offset sorry, stupid auto correct.

[@yadmah]

@@MrRj600rr Neutral offset is the equivalent of the trim setting on your radio. Basically way to correct the servo for not being center, or where it needs to be for the steering rack to be centered.

[@MrRj600rr]

Thank you. Redoing my comp settings for next year. Thanks

[@jakedott]

Uhhh watching this is really making me want a 550 now

[@selfmadecouch]

i also have the job of spider killing in my house hold lol 👍🏻