User Manual

Radio Zwo4 HS16

2,4 GHz Frequency Band • 16 Channels • Softkeys • Maximum Compatibility

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Keep an eye out for following symbols:
Zwo4 HS16 und thank you for choosing a
Servonaut product.
This manual will give you important informa- Caution
tion and useful tips for your new radio. With this symbol we mark crucial
Please read all chapters attentively and information for you.
keep the manual to consult at a later time.
We wish you joy with your new HS16
your Servonaut Team Tip
Helpful tips are indicated with this symbol.
HS16 Software Version 2.3

[.....] Softkeys
The softkeys of your radio that are labeled
in the display depending on their function
are shown with squared brackets.

Introduction 3
Contents
Specifications HS16..........................................................................................................................6
Safety instructions.............................................................................................................................7
1. Tips: The Difference to Model Flying.........................................................................................8
2. The Radio...................................................................................................................................10
3. Quick Start: The First Steps ......................................................................................................11
4. Enter Names...............................................................................................................................12
5. Telemetry Show data, adjust alarms..........................................................................................13
6. Level Switches Two functions for softkeys and joysticks..........................................................14
7. Mixer Functions One control for several servos........................................................................15
8. Light Sets Special functions.......................................................................................................17
9. Model Quick Select....................................................................................................................19
10. Main Menu Swap channels and controls..................................................................................20
10.1 Menu Model Managing Models.........................................................................................22
10.2 Menu Receiver Binding.....................................................................................................23
10.3 Menu Multiswitch Nautic-, Multiswitch-, Multiprop function on channel 7 or 8.................24
10.4 Menu Radio Basic settings................................................................................................25
10.5 Menu Trim Trim the joysticks............................................................................................26
10.6 Menu Control Control type, Mixer, Control assignment....................................................27
10.7 Menu Control Info ...........................................................................................................31
10.8 Menu Servo Servo channels, Channel type .....................................................................32
10.9 Menu Channel Info .........................................................................................................37
11. Servonaut MultiBus...................................................................................................................38
12. Instructions for the Pistenking Kingpad .................................................................................39
13. Instructions for the Tamiya MFC-01 .........................................................................................40
14. Instructions for Robbe Superlichtset ......................................................................................41
15. Instructions for the ScaleART Truck Light Board.....................................................................42
16. Instructions for the Wedico MF2 ..............................................................................................43
17. Instructions for using Multiswitch Decoder .............................................................................44
18. Tips for Mounting the Receiver ..............................................................................................45
19. Tips for Mounting ESCs and Light Sets .................................................................................46
20. Tips & Tricks ............................................................................................................................47
21. SD Card ....................................................................................................................................48
22. Software Updates………………………………………………………………………………………49
23. Upgrade to 3D Joysticks ..........................................................................................................50
24. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................51
25. Glossary ...................................................................................................................................52
26. Liability and Warranty / Disposal Instructions ............................................................................54
27. Conformity declaration ..............................................................................................................55

Typical Applications:

• Fifth wheel lock, Chapter Quick Start ………………………………………………………...……11

• More than 6 special functions, Chapter Level Switches ..……………….……………………… 14
• Excavator with track drive, Chapter Level Switches .……………………………………………. 14
• Excavator with grab, Chapter Level Switches ……….……………………………………..……. 14
• Dual Rate, Chapter Level Switches ……………………………………….………..…………….. 14
• Mixer for controlling the rpm of a hydraulic pump, Chapter Mixer …….…………………..….. 15
• Cross mixer for steering a tracked vehicle, Chapter Mixer ……………….…………………..…15
• Emergency off, Chapter Mixer ………………………………………………….…………………. 15
• Two steering servos with different travel radius, Chapter Mixer …………………………..……15
• Fast Trim, Chapter Mixer ………………………………………………………………………..…. 16
• Dual Rate, Chapter Mixer …………………………………………………………………….……. 16
Specifications HS16 Included
3 levels 4 each / each 6 with • Radio incl. battery
Stick control channels
3D joysticks • Charging cable
Keybord control channels 3 levels 6 each • SD Card
• Instruction manual
Usable receiver channels • DisplayCARD cable
16
without multiswitch
Usable channels with multiswitch decoder
14 + 2 x 8
in the model
Resolution proportional channels /
2048 steps / 256 steps
multiswitch channels
Receiver per model master / slave 1 / any number
Number of servos, one softkey/stick can
up to 4
control
Number of controls, that can be mixed to
any number
one servo
Telemetry Battery supply voltage,
(standard with all Zwo4 receivers) receiver voltage
Display - nonreflecting, backlit 128 x 64 pixel, 70 x 35 mm
Prozessor type / Model memory 32 Bit Freescale Coldfire / 30
Frequenzy band / power / standard 2,4 GHz / 10 mW / 802.15.4
1900 mAh 4,8 V Eneloop NiMH /
Battery / life
approx. 10 hours
Dimensions / Weight 222x178x55 mm / ca. 830 g

6 Specifications HS16
Safety instructions
• The Zwo4 radio ist not licensed for flying
models.

• Only use the radio for controlling

unmanned vehicles and if no living thing
is in danger.

• If you are making adjustments always

place the model so it can’t drive acci-
dentally or damage the servos.

Charge the battery only with the speci-

fied charging currents, use a suited
charger for NiMH batteries designed for
model vehicles. See chapter Quick Start
- Battery Charging

• Check electronic or mechanic connec-

tions in your model regularly.

• Check how your model reacts if there is

bad reception by turning the radio off.
The model should not drive on its own. If
it does anyway it is probably because of
the ESC - please use high quality ESCs
with protective functions.

• Protect the radio from humidity - other-

wise errors may occur.

• Avoid using your radio in extreme

temperatures - it may damage the LCD
display.

• Clean the surface with a soft cloth - do

not use an acrid detergent. Safety instructions 7
1. Tips: The Difference to Model Flying
The Zwo4 radio is designed for driving The Zwo4 radio offers maximum compati- For setting values like the idle speed of a
model vehicles and is different than bility and works with all systems based on pump you can use a softkey pair. The set
radio systems you may know for flying. standards of Robbe/Futaba und values stay the same even if you switch to a
To make the change easy for you here Graupner/JR. See chapter Multiswitch different model.
are the main differences:
Assign names Mixer
You can not only assign a name to each Radios for model flying use a variety of
Easy control servo channel, you can also give each preset mixer functions (not useful for vehi-
control a different name that is shown in the cles). The Zwo4 radio offers a universal and
The more controls, channels and functions menus. You can even choose a name sepa- clear concept.
there are the harder it gets to navigate rately for left and right for each control
through the menus with a rotary knob or mini because one control often has two functions Each control can operate up to four
joystick. The Servonaut HS16 makes it e.g. horn and starter. servo channels - one servo channel can be
easy: Use the softkeys which are labeled in controlled by any number of controls.
the display. In addition the four colored
menu buttons above the display are short- Trim All necessary settings are available for the
cuts for important functions. controls so there is no need for a special
The trim - the adjustment of the center posi- mixer menu. See examples in chapter Mixer
tion for joystick channels - is less often used Functions
for driving model vehicles than for flying.
Therefore with the HS16 the softkeys are
Three levels of functions also used to adjust the trim settings, see Dual Rate
All joysticks and softkeys can have three [Menu] > [Trim]. Alternatively you can use a (Travel adjustments)
functions, you switch between them with the softkey pair or the second level of a joystick. If you want the control travel to be switch-
level switches above the joysticks (standard See chapter Mixer Functions - Quick Trim able you can use the level switches. This
version without 3D sticks). way you can make extensive adjustments
because all settings and mixer functions can
Sliders and rotary knobs be switched. See chapter Mixer Functions -
Dual Rate
Multiswitch You won’t find any on your HS16 because
they can make it difficult to switch between
Using a multiswitch to have more channels different models. The second level of
available is common, mostly to control light joystick controls is much more practical for
sets or if many servos need to be controlled. drive sets.

8 Tips: The Difference to Model Flying

 Mode
(Control assignments)
With the Zwo4 radio you can choose freely
which function is assigned to which control.
For a quick change use the settings under
[Menu] > [Swap control]. It even allows you
to switch the function of a joystick with that
of a softkey pair.

Switches and buttons

They are not upgradeable. Instead the radio
has six universal softkey pairs that can be
labeled in the display. Each pair relates to
one servo channel. Because of the level
switches there are 3 x 6 controls available.
With the control type you can choose if it
acts as a button, momentary switch, three
way switch, a combination or thanks to a
hydraulic simulation as a proportional
control.

Fail Safe
With radios for flying each channel can have
a fail safe position which is activated if the
connection between radio and receiver is
bad. This way for example the ESCs stop.
Premise is that the positions are correctly
adjusted - which often is not the case.
Therefore the Zwo4 setup makes it easy for
you and cuts all signals to the ESCs if there
is bad reception. This method is very secure
because it works without further adjust-
ments and with almost all common ESCs.

Tips: The Difference to Model Flying 9

2. The Radio
Level Switches

Joysticks

Loudspeaker

On/Off

Menu Buttons

Softkey Pairs Charging Connector

Display shows the
assigned function
DSC and DisplayCARD Connector
Colored Menu Buttons
Via the DSC connector a receiver and up to two servos
Green button: Red button: can be connected for testing. Attention: It is directly
Main menu - here you find all Model quick select connected to the battery, do not forget to unplug the
submenus for controls, servos receiver cable.
etc. Blue button:
Turns the page in the
Yellow button: menus
Shows telemetry data For the DisplayCARD function see page 21

10 The Radio
3. Quick Start: The First Steps
Charging the battery New model Set up special functions
Your Zwo4 radio has a NiMH battery with 4 Go to the model menu with If you want to set special functions for the
cells and 4,8 V. There are two ways to [Menu] > [Model] > [New model]. softkeys and channels 5 to 16 you have to
charge it: a quick charge and a normal assign the servo channels to the controls.
charge. Choose the template MC19 or F14
depending on your favorite layout for the Example:
joysticks. See chapter Menu Model - Fifth wheel plate lock on channel 5
• Quick charge: Adjust your battery Channel Assignment
charger to NiMH and the charging • Press [Menu] > [Control] and then a key
current to 0,5 or 1A. It takes 2 to 5 Set a name for your model. If you don’t of the softkey pair you want to use e.g.
hours to charge. Do not leave the radio choose one the radio shows „Modell“ and upper right.
unattended. the model number instead. • Press [Type] and choose the channel
type [Switch - +].
• Normal charge: We recommend a • To assign a channel to a control go to
charging current of 200 mA for normal Choose light set (optional) the second menu page with the blue
charge. It takes 14 hours. If the radio button [1v5].
stays connected to the charger longer it If you have a standard light set in your • Press [Change] and choose [x5:Servo]
is not dangerous. model you can choose a template in the in the channel menu.
next step with [Light set]. See chapter Light
Caution: You need a special type of Sets for details • By pressing [Test] you can switch to the
charger. operating screen to test if the fifth wheel
With [OK] back to the main menu. plate lock works. Press one of the menu
buttons to get back to the control menu.
Choose the language • Press [OK] a few times to get back to
You can change the menu language from
Bind the receiver the operating screen.
german to english with [Menu] > [Sender] > Follow the instructions of the receiver • You can adjust the direction of the servo
[1v2] > [DEU/ENG]. manual and put it in bind mode. Then press rotation and the endpoint with [Menu] >
[Receiver] and [Bind] on the radio. The [Servo] > [x5:Servo]. Save a name for
receiver flashes green. Follow the receiver the channel e.g. fifth wheel.
manual. • Press [Menu] > [Control] and then the
key of the softkey pair you want to use
to get to the control menu. Here you can
assign a name separately for the left
and right key e.g. Open and Close.

Quick Start 11
4. Enter Names
If there are many controls and channels you Menu Buttons
lose track easily. Therefore with the Zwo4
radio you can name not only the servo chan- [OK] Green
nels but each control individually. Because Back to the superordinate menu - your
one control often has two functions e.g. horn input will be saved
and starter you can save two names - for left [Reset] Red
and right. If you only want one name for both Deletes whole name
just save one for [Name left/down].
[<-x] Yellow
Deletes last character
Tip: Always assign a name, a short [A-a-1] Blue
one at least, to make the handling Selection capital letter, small letter,
easier - e.g. S22 for the ESC channel. You number/special character
always find the naming option in the
submenus for controls, servo, radio and Press the keys once or repeatedly to insert
model. numbers or letters. With [OK] you confirm
your input and get back to the menu.

12 Enter Names
5. Telemetry Show data, adjust alarms

Your Servonaut Zwo4 receiver measures Shortcut to Control info / Channel info
the BEC respectively receiver supply In the model info menu you can directly
voltage and also the driving battery voltage. switch to the control info menu by pressing
All measured values are transmitted to the the yellow button and to the channel info
HS16 radio via telemetry. menu by pressing the red button.
In the operating screen press the yellow info
button to see the values. Special feature:
The Zwo4 radio shows it for up to four
receivers at the same time - the data for the
active model and also for three models in
stand-by. On page 2 of the menu you can
view the BEC voltage for each model.
For BEC and supply voltage you can set an
alarm value for each model with [Menu] >
[Receiver] > [BEC threshold] und [Bat
threshold].

Telemetry 13
6. Level Switches Two functions for softkeys and joysticks

You can assign three functions to all Typical applications:

softkey pairs and joysticks - switchable
with the level switches. One control • More than 6 special functions: Assign
element can have function on level 1 and the most used functions to the softkey
additional on level 2 and 3. pairs of the main level (level 1) and the
• Choose the level on which you want to lesser used on level 2 or 3.
activate a function with a level switch
(level 1, level 2 or level 3). If both level • Excavator with track drive: Assign the
switches are in the center position the joysticks according to Euronorm on the
main level (level 1) is active. main level (level 1). On level 2 or 3 you
Caution: Make sure that none of the can additionally assign one joystick for
level switches is in the upper position steering the track drive. See chapter
if you want to adjust the main level. See Mixer Functions
chapter Menu Control
• Excavator with grab: Assign the
• If you want to adjust level 2 or level 3, joysticks according to Euronorm on the
move the left (2) or right (3) level switch main level (level 1). On level 2 or 3 you
in the upper position. can additionally assign one joystick for
• Start the controls menus with [Menu] > steering the grab.
[Controls] and move/press the control
you want to use. • Dual Rate for switchable servo travel:
• Before you make adjustments activate If you want the travel of a control switch-
the control with the button [active]. able you can do it with the level
Now you can also adjust the function for switches and a mixer. First move/press
level 2 and 3. See chapter Menu Control the control for the first function and
• If you don’t want the control to have a adjust it accordingly. Then actuate it
function on this level deactivate it again again together with the level switch for
by pressing [active]. the second function. Or you can use the
Control Copy with [Menu] > [Control
Copy]. Choose the same mixer chan-
nels for each variant. You can adjust
them separately.

14 Level Switches
7. Mixer Functions One control for several servos

The Zwo4 radio offers a universal and clear Typical applications: For the steering control left/right also
concept: Each control element can • Mixer for controlling the rpm of a choose the control type [Normal]. The
control up to four servo channels - one hydraulic pump: Choose the servo 1. assignment should be assigned to the
servo channel can be controlled by any channel type [Pump] for the channel that left motor, the 2. assignment to the right
number of control elements. All necessary is connected to the speed controller motor. Only for the right motor adjust the
settings are available as presets with the (ESC) of the pump (channel type efficiency rate [Rate right] to -100% and
controls, therefore there is no special mixer depending on your ESC, see chapter the [Rate left] to +100%. You can further
menu. Menu Servo). For all channels that improve the driving by setting the driving
control hydraulic valves choose the type control function [Expo] to -20%, slow
If you assign several controls to one servo, down the steering with [Filter] and
the servo channel type defines how they are [Valve]. For the assigned controls the
1. assignment should operate the decrease [Rate left / right].
mixed. See chapter Servo - Channel Type
hydraulic valve, the 2. assignment the
pump. • Emergency off - useful if several func-
By changing the efficiency rate [Rate tions need to be shut off with the push of
down], [Rate up] or [Rate left], [Rate a button e.g. drive and pump. Choose
right] you adjust how much the pump the control type [Emerg. off] for the
rpm increases when operating the softkey pair you want. You can connect
hydraulic valve. up to three servo channels with the
assignments of these softkeys. If you
• Cross mixer for steering a tracked press [Emerg. off] all three channels
vehicle with separate motors for react according to their channel type.
left/right and two ESCs: Choose channel See chapter Servo - Channel Type
type Motor for left and right ESC
channel. • Two steering servos with different
travel radius: Choose the channel type
Tip: Give them significant names e.g. [Servo] for both steering servos.
Left and Right.
Tip: Assign names to both channels,
Choose the control type [Normal] for the e.g. Front and Rear.
control channel (throttle) for driving
forwards and backwards. Assign the Set the right direction of rotation in the
1. assignment to the channel for the left channel menu with [Reverse] for both
motor and the 2. assignment to the right servos. Choose the control type
motor. If you accelerate now (throttle up) [Normal] for the steering controls. For 1.
both tracks should drive forward. If not assignment choose the channel for front
switch the direction of rotation for the steering, for 2. assignment the channel
servo channels with [Reverse]. Mixer Functions 15
 for rear steering. Adjust [Rate right] and
[Rate left] for each servo.

• Fast Trim: If you often need trimming for

a function you can use a control for it.
Choose the control type [Slider <--->].
Assign the mixer output 1 of this control
to the servo channel you want to use and
lower the efficiency rate for the servo
channel. You can also assign trim to the
second level of a control and trim by
using the level switch.

• Dual Rate - for switchable servo travel: If

you want the travel of a control switch-
able you can use level switches or mixer.
Actuate the control one time for the first
application and make the settings.
Actuate the control a second time
together with the level switch for the
second application or use the function
copy control at [Menu] > [Copy control].
Choose the same channels for both
mixer outputs. You can adjust the two
applications individually.

16 Mixer Functions
8. Light Sets Special functions

Caution: If you select a light set Please note: When you load one of the light • Press [OK] a few times to get back to
template all adjustments you made set presets you need to choose the multi- the operating screen.
for the light controls and mixers before are switch channel (channel 7 or channel 8).
overwritten. Settings from before are overwritten. All 2. Control with one softkey pair
presets use the same controls. If you want • Press [Menu] > [Control] and press one
to use another preset for the other multi- key of the pair you want to use.
Light set with multiswitch function switch channel you need to switch the
controls to another level beforehand. • With [Reset] you can delete all settings
Some of the common light sets need an for this control. Switch the softkeys with
additional multiswitch or nautic module in Choosing the multiswitch channel is neces- [Reverse] if necessary.
the radio. With the Servonaut HS16 there is sary even if the light set doesn’t use one. • To assign a channel to the control go to
no need for upgrading - the necessary This doesn’t affect the function. page [2v5] with the blue menu button.
channel addition is already built-in. The • Press [Change] and choose the receiver
radio supports Robbe/Futaba as well as Servonaut mini light sets
channel connected to the mini multi-
Graupner/JR - choose the servo channel 7 For mini multiswitches and mini light sets switch or mini light set. Don’t change
or 8. Connect the light set to one of these from Servonaut you can choose between any other settings for the control and
channels. With the green menu button three options: servo channel.
[Menu] > [Multiswitch] you get to the adjust-
ment menu. See chapter Menu Multiswitch. • We recommend assigning a [Name] for
1. Control with joysticks (standard) each softkey, e.g. Indicator L and Indi-
For a quick start there is a list of common cator R. You can also name the channel
light sets with presets at [Menu] > [Model] > • Press [Menu] > [Control] and move one
joystick. With [Reset] you can delete all in the servo channel menu, e.g. ML4 for
[Light set]. In the radio you can’t switch the light set, for an even better overview.
channels 7 and 8 if one of them has multi- old adjustments. With [Reverse] you can
swap the joystick direction if necessary. • Press [OK] a few times to get back to
switch function. the operating screen.
• To assign a channel to the control press
Light set without multiswitch the blue button to get to page [2v5].
function • Press [Change] and choose the receiver 3. Control with two softkey pairs for the
channel that mini multiswitch or light set Servonaut ML4
Some light sets aren’t controlled via multi-
switch channels but one or two normal are connected to. Leave all other adjust- • Indicator: Press [Menu] > [Control] and
servo channels. Connect the light set to the ments for control and servo channel as press one key of the pair you want to
channels you want, normally channels 5 to they are. use for the indicator. With [Reset] you
16. • We recommend assigning a [Name] to can delete all settings for this control.
the channel e.g. ML4. You can also Switch the softkeys with [Reverse] if
For a quick start there is a list of common necessary.
light sets with presets at [Menu] > [Model] > name the servo channel in the servo
channel menu for an even better over- • To assign a channel to the control go to
[Light set]. Choose EN for the english page [2v5] with the blue menu button.
presets. view.
Light Sets 17
• Press [Change] and choose the receiver Setting the channel assignment
channel connected to the mini multi-
switch or mini light set. The light set templates use preset servo
channels. If you want the light set to use
• In the menu [Type] choose the control other servo channels you can change it with
type [Impuls] on the second page. [Menu] > [2v2] > [Swap channel]. This func-
• Set the [Length] to 0,5s. Don’t change tion is not available for light sets with multi-
any other settings for the control and switch function. See chapter Menu Receiver
servo channel. Assign a [Name] to each
softkey, e.g. Indicator L and Indicator R.

• Warning Signal, Light: Press [Menu] > Change the softkey assignment
[Control] and press one key of the pair
you want to use for the warning signal For the light set templates you can adjust
and light. the softkey assignment with [Menu] > [2v2]
• With [Reset] you can delete all settings > [Swap control]. See chapter Menu Radio
for this control. Switch the softkeys with
[Reverse] if necessary.
• To assign a channel to the control go to
page [2v5] with the blue menu button.
• Press [Change] and choose the receiver
channel connected to the mini multi-
switch or mini light set.
• In the menu [Type] choose the control
type [Impuls] on the second page.
• Set the [Length] to 2,0s. Don’t change
any other settings for the control and
servo channel. Assign [Names] to each
softkey, e.g. Warn and Light.
• You can also name the channel in the
servo channel menu, e.g. ML4 for the
light set, for an even better overview.
• Press [OK] a few times to get back to
the operating screen.

18 Light Sets
9. Model Quick Select
With the Zwo4 radio you can switch
between up to four ready to start models.
Start the Quick Select Menu with the red
menu button. The active model stops. The
radio shows all available models that are
connected. Choose the one you want to
drive.
Tip: The red button functions as an
emergency off as well because it
stops all active models. Important: Not with
all speed controllers - please test the func-
tion beforehand when the model is jacked
up.
By pressing the red button again you can
also load any other model that is saved on
the radio.

Model Quick Select 19

10. Main Menu
These submenus are part of the main
Menu Buttons menu:
[OK] Green • Menu Receiver
Back to the higher-level menu. Bind, Telemetry, BEC Threshold,
Battery Threshold, Battery type
[1v2] Blue
To the next page. • Menu Radio
Basic settings

• Menu Control Screenshot Overview Main Menu, page 1

Control, Control types, Mixer

Menu Servo

Menu Trim

Menu Multiswitch

• Menu Model
Manage models
Screenshot Overview Main Menu, page 2
• Menu Channel info

Menu Control info

Swap channel

Swap control

Copy control

DisplayCARD

SD Card
20 Main Menu
[Swap channel] [DisplayCARD]
With the servo swap you can swap two
connections at the receiver. All functions Activates the DisplayCARD Mode. In this
and adjustments for these channels are mode you can program Servonaut modules
swapped as well. The channel numbers that are connected with your HS16 via the
remain. For example servo channel 3 is DisplayCARD cable. You can recognize
always the third output at the receiver. these modules by the logo.

It is possible to swap two channels of a

multiswitch or a channel of the multiswitch
with a normal channel. There may be a lag CARD
because the multi channels work a little
slower.

[Copy control] To program the module just connect it with

With the control copy you can copy all your radio and start the DisplayCARD
settings for one control to another one. If Menu. Press one of the middle or lower
you want to control a function in your model buttons on the right to choose the settings.
two ways e.g. one time with big deflection Caution: In the DisplayCARD Mode
and one time with small deflection (dual all radio connections to the models
rate), you can copy the control with [Control are deactivated. If you quit the menu they
copy] to the second level. Adjust the settings are active again.
and switch between the two with the level
switches. Please note: You can use any servo cable
as a DisplayCARD cable as long as the red
[Swap control] wire is removed from at least one of the
Here you can swap the function of two plugs.
controls. Useful to adjust the assignment of
softkeys or to temporarily assign a function
to a joystick. Even if you swap a joystick with
a softkey pair all settings remain.

Caution: If you didn’t assign names

to the controls the default names
don’t change after a control swap because
the softkeys are numbered serially with
Control 7, Control 8 etc. The settings still
change though.

Main Menu 21
10.1 Menu Model Managing Models

Green Button [Menu] > [Model] Template F14 - Channel assignment joysticks
In this menu you can create new models, Menu buttons Left 3 2 Right
switch between them or delete them again. If
you start the menu the active model stops. [OK] Green
Back to the higher-level menu.
Special feature: If you create a new model 4 1
you can chose the model template and light
set template separately. You can use one of
the light set templates and adjust it as you Softkeys
like. [New model]
Create a new model: Choose a model Template MC19 - Channel assignment joysticks
template or copy an existing model.
Left 3 1 Right
Caution: Don’t forget to bind the
models receiver in the receiver menu
of your radio. See Menu Receiver
4 2
[Light set]
Here you can choose a light set template.
[Select]
Select the model you want to adjust. Not
until you leave the menu your radio
connects to the model.
[Delete]
Choose the model you want to delete. The
model that is active at the moment can’t be
deleted.
[Name]
Here you can assign a name to each model.
If you don’t, the radio shows „Modell“ with
the number instead.

22 Menu Model
10.2 Menu Receiver Binding

Green Button [Menu] > [Receiver] Press the button [Bind] so the radio [E4/E6/E9/E18]
searches for the receiver. If the search is Activate this option if you use one of these
Caution: The adjustments always successful they connect and the number of Servonaut receiver Zwo4E4, Zwo4E6,
relate to the selected model! the receiver is stored in the model memory. Zwo4E9 or Zwo4E18.
This binding is necessary only once but can
Menu buttons be repeated as often as you like e.g. if you
put the receiver in a different model.
[OK] Green
Back to the higher-level menu. [BEC threshold]
The Servonaut Zwo4 receivers monitor the
[Reset] Red supply voltage of the servos. If the
Deletes all settings on this page and voltage falls below the preset value there is
restores the factory settings. The binding an alarm. Normally it is set at 4.6 Volt. If it
with the receiver remains. falls lower the receiver or servo supply
[CARD] Yellow voltage may be overstrained. To switch the
Activates the DisplayCARD Menu to change monitoring off press both adjust-softkeys at
CARD settings for all modules that are the same time.
connected to the receiver. In the Menu use [Battery type]
the blue button to switch between master The Zwo4 receivers can also monitor the
and slave receiver. For details see chapter battery supply voltage if the receiver is
DisplayCARD via radio connected to the battery - see the receiver
manual for more information.
Softkeys There is an alarm for low voltage as well -
the [Battery threshold]. To make the adjust-
[Bind] ments easier you can select the battery type
By binding radio and receiver connect. It with the left softkey and the number of cells
is like they exchange numbers once to find with the right softkey for [Battery type].
each other again in the 2.4GHz frequency
band. Only after binding successfully the [Battery threshold]
receiver reacts to the radio. Lets you adjust the threshold for the battery
monitoring. Select one of the recommended
At the receiver you need to remove or set a values with [Battery type] and fine-tune
jumper and then switch the model on - them if you like. To switch the monitoring off
check the steps according to the receiver press both adjust-softkeys at the same time.
manual.

Menu Receiver 23
10.3 Menu Multiswitch Nautic-, Multiswitch-, Multiprop function on channel 7 and 8

Green button [Menu] >[ Multiswitch] Menu buttons Softkeys

Some of the common light sets need an [OK] Green [Channel7] [Channel8]
additional multiswitch or nautic module in Back to the higher-level menu. Switches the multiswitch function for the
the radio. Such a module can be used as a channel on/off (on = black underlined, see
channel extension to get more servos in the [Reset] Red screenshot).
model or more switching functions. Normally Deletes all settings on this page and
an additional multiprop, nautic or multiswitch restores the factory settings.
decoder is necessary. [1v2] Blue
With the HS16 this channel extension is Shows the number of pages and turns to the
already built-in. The HS16 supports systems next one. Page 1 is for channel 7, page 2 for
from Robbe/Futaba als well as Graupner/JR channel 8.
and of course Servonaut MultiBus on
channel 7 and 8.

After each time switching the multi-

switch function on/off the receiver
needs to be bound again to set the changes. [Type]
Your radio shows a hint to remind you. Switches between Robbe/Futaba and
See chapter Servonaut MultiBUS and Graupner/JR system.
Instructions for using Multiswitch Decoder [Pulsetrim]
Allows the fine tuning of the impulse length.
This adjustment is only an emergency
option - contact the Servonaut Team via
email at [email protected].
[Zero position]
Allows the fine tuning of the impulse length.
This adjustment is only an emergency
option - contact the Servonaut Team via
email at [email protected].

24 Menu Multiswitch
10.4 Menu Radio Basic settings

Green button [Menu] > [Radio] Softkeys

Here you find all basic settings for the [Contrast]
radio. The HS16 does not have mode Adjust the display contrast so you can easily [Radio name]
settings as known from radios for flying. read the screen from all angles. Give your radio a name e.g. your first name.
Instead controls and servo channel can be [Rescan]
paired freely. [Light]
Here you can switch the display backlight Cuts the radio connection off and scans the
Tip: Use the advantage to assign on/off. Because the supply current is so low 2.4 GHz frequency band to connect the
names to all controls and servo chan- we recommend leaving it on all the time. receiver again.
nels - you will benefit from it. If you press both keys simultaneously, the
automatic mode is activated. You can adjust
the time (in seconds) after which the radio
will turn off the light when in operational
Menu buttons view. When entering the menu the light will
then always be turned on.
[OK] Green
Back to the higher-level menu. [3D stick]
If you equipped your radio with 3D sticks
[1v2] Blue you can activate the additional rotary func-
Shows the number of pages and turns to the tion. The buttons function as level switches
next one. - you decide if the push buttons act as
momentary or memory switch.
[Alarm]
Vibration, acoustic alarm (beeper) and
visual alarm (flashing display light) can be
switched on/off separately. Settings apply to
all alarms - even the ones controlled by the
receiver regarding the model. If the battery
voltage of the internal radio battery falls
below the value set for [Battery alarm] there
is always an acoustic alarm, The visual
alarm can be set additionally.
[DEU/ENG]
Switches the language between German
and English.

Menu Radio 25
10.5 Menu Trim Trim the joysticks

Green button [Menu] > [Trim] joystick vertical

Trim the joysticks middle position by
pressing the softkeys. Press the green axis of rotation 3D sticks
button to get back to the main menu. (no function with standard joysticks)
The trim settings are saved for each model 1 number shows the active level
individually. If the trim or center positions
needs to be changed frequently you can
also use the mixer. See chapter Mixer Func-
tions - Quick Trim

joystick horizontal

26 Menu Trim
10.6 Menu Control Control type, Mixer, Control assignment

Green button [Menu] > [Control] Menu buttons [Type]

With the type you set how the control works
The two joysticks and the 2 x 3 softkey [OK] Green and reacts.
pairs left and right of the display are the Back to the superordinate menu.
controls of your HS16. In the control menu [Expo]
you find all adjustment possibilities and the [Test] Yellow A negative expo value reduces the effect of
assignment of the controls to the servo Temporarily switches back to the normal small control movements and allows sensi-
channel outputs of the receiver. The assign- display and function to test the softkey pairs. tive steering. A positive expo value
ment of joysticks and softkeys can be To end the test mode press [OK] or [Info]. increases the effect of small movements. In
switched and copied. See chapter Main [Reset] Red both cases the end point deflection is the
Menu Resets all adjustments on this page to the same. Only for the joysticks.
default factory settings. Press [Reset] a [Filter]
second time to set the control type to normal. With the filter you can change the reaction
Control Menu [1v5] Blue speed of a control.
Get to the Control Menu with [Menu] > Shows the number of pages and turns to the Tip: A filter value about 1.0 is best for
[Control]. Actuate the control you want. next one. The control menu has five pages. realistic steering.
Caution: The two level switches are [Runtime]
active. The level that is currently Only for the control types [Slider <--->],
selected is shown in the display so you don’t Softkeys - [Slider <-0->] and [Slider 0--->]: This sets
adjust the wrong control. Thanks to the level different for each control type the travel time of the control from 0 to 100%
switches all controls can be used three deflection and lets you choose how sensi-
ways. See chapter Level Switches [Active] tive the function is.
Only shown when a control is selected for
After selecting the control you get to the first level 2 or 3. You can activate and deactivate [Time]
page of the adjustments. a control with this softkey. For control type [Impulse] and [min Impuls]:
It sets the length of the keystroke that is
About the percentages: The final values are [Name] transmitted.
affected by the settings in the servo menu. Allows you to assign one or two names to
A control that is set to 100 % can be set to the control. If you only save a name for left [Step time]
cause 125 % deflection in the servo menu. just this one will be shown. See chapter Only for control type [Seq 1…5] and
See chapter Menu Servo - Examples Enter Names [PushB1…5]. The time that passes between
switching the positions of the sequence.
[Reverse]
Swaps the left and right softkey of one pair With 0 you can only switch to the next posi-
or reverses the direction of a joystick. tion manually.

Menu Control 27
 Assignment / Mixing Your radio has following Control type [Normal]
On page 2 to 5 of the Control Menu you can control types: Typical use for joysticks: Steering,
assign up to four servo channels to one Throttle
control. • Normal • Joysticks: They work proportionally from
Caution: Without assigning channels • Switch - 0 + -100% to +100%
the control has no function and the • Switch - + Typical use for a softkey pair: control func-
model doesn’t respond. • Switch 1-2-3 tions of a light set
[ ->Channel] • Switch/PushB • Softkey pair: The left key results in
Starts the channel selection. • Emerg off -100% while pressed, the right key in
[Change] • Slider <---> +100%. No key pressed is middle posi-
Starts the channel selection to change the • Slider <-0→ tion at 0%.
assignment. • Slider 0--->
Caution: If there is a channel • Impulse
assigned already the menu shows the • Min Impulse Control type [Switch - 0 +]
channel name instead of [->channel] and • Seq 1…5
pressing a key shows the servo channel Typical use: Extend and retract auxiliary
menu of this channel to make adjustments. gear or tilting drive with the possibility to
To delete all channel assignments press stop it.
[Reset], twice if necessary. The control has three positions: -100% , 0%
[Dead zone] and +100% with memory function. It simu-
Sets the range around the joysticks middle lates a switch with three positions.
position in which the control value is 0% - • Joysticks: Shortly actuating in one direc-
that is where the control doesn’t react. tion or another switches the control to
[Rate left/Rate down] +100% or -100%. If you actuate it twice
Sets how strong the control affects the it is back in the middle at 0%.
channel when a left key is pressed or the • Softkey pair: Press the key shortly to set
joystick is moved left or down. Control types, page 1 the control to +100% or -100%. If you
press it a second time it is back in the
[Rate right/Rate Up] middle at 0%.
Sets how strong the control affects the
channel when a right key is pressed or the
joystick is moved right or up.
You can set the values for [Left/Down] and
[Right/Up] anywhere from -100 to +100%.
Press both softkeys together to get to the
Quick Select Menu with often used presets.
Control types, page 2
28 Menu Control
 Control type [Switch - +] • Joysticks: Shortly actuating to one side • Joysticks: Depending on how big the
switches the control to -100%, again to deflection is the control value changes
Typical use: Fifth wheel lock, differential lock 0%. Move it to the other side to set it to faster or slower. The speed is also
The control has two positions: -100% and 100%. affected by the value for [Runtime].
+100%. It simulates a switch with two posi- • Softkey pair: Shortly press the left key to • Softkey pair: The value changes with
tions. set the control to -100%. Press again to each key stroke, the speed is affected
• Joysticks: Shortly actuating switches the set it to 0. Hold the right key to get by the value for [Runtime].
control to +100% or -100%. +100%. Press [Reverse] to swap the
function of both keys - Pushbutton left,
• Softkey pair: Press the left key to set the Switch right.
control at -100%. Press the right key to
set it at +100%. Control type [Slider <-0->]

Control type [Emerg off] Typical use: Swivel drives with middle
position
Control type [Switch 1-2-3] Typical use: Immediately switches off a
internal combustion engine, a hydraulic Same as the Hydraulic simulation [Slider
Typical use: Sequential shift for three-gear pump or model drive <--->] but it stops in the middle position at
gearbox 0%. Release and actuate the control again
The control has two positions: Normal and to get beyond that point.
The control has three positions: -100% , 0% Emergency off. In the Emergency off posi-
and +100%. It simulates a sequential gear tion the control affects up to three servo
shift. channels, different for each channel type.
• Joysticks: Shortly actuating switches See chapter Mixer Functions
one step after another from -100% to 0 Control type [Slider 0--->]
• Joysticks: Not useful
to +100% and back. Typical use: Adjust the idle speed of a
• Softkey pair: Press the right key shortly
• Softkey pair: Press the right key shortly for an Emergency off, all drives stop and hydraulic pump manually
to set the control from -100% to 0 to are blocked. The left key lifts the • Joysticks: Not useful
+100%. Press the left key to set it back blocking.
step by step. • Softkey pair: function like with control
type [Slider <--->] but the left stop is
Control type [Slider <--->] equivalent to the middle position at the
Control type [Switch/PushB] servo output.
Typical use: Hydraulic simulation, swivel
Typical use: Functions of a multiswitch light drives of any kind e.g. lowering a ramp, To use with a pump: If the softkey pair is all
set adjusting volume or idle speed, trim to the left the pump gets a neutral impulse,
The control has three positions: -100% , 0% it is in the off-position.
With this control type you can move a servo
and +100%. It simulates a switch that is a like it was a hydraulic cylinder moved by a
switch in one direction and a pushbutton in valve. The control works proportionally
the other. without steps even if you use a softkey pair.

Menu Control 29
 Control type [Impulse] (on page 2v2) Control type [PushB 1...5] (on page 2v2)
Typical use: Control light sets See chapter Typical use: 2 step switching like gear
Light Sets change on the Servonaut M24 speed
controller.
Caution: With some light sets e.g. the
ML4 short and long key This control type has five positions like the
strokes/joystick moves cause different func- type [Seq 1…5] but the rest position is in
tions. To assign these functions to different the center. By pressing the button the
softkey pairs your HS16 has the control type control will switch to the end position in two
[Impuls]. steps. The time between the steps can be
adjusted in the menu. If the time is set to
• Joysticks: Not useful “0” the control will instantly switch to the
• Softkey pair: Same as control type end position.
[Normal] but the values -100% or +100%
are set for an adjustable time - no matter
if the key is pressed shortly or long. Control and servo channel assign-
ment (mixer function)
Control type [Min Impulse] (on page 2v2) Each control can affect up to four servo
Works like control type Impulse. But by channels - one servo channel can be
holding the control you can expand the affected by any number of controls.
impulse as long as you like. The set impulse Caution: You need to assign at least
length is therefore the minimum impulse one servo channel to a control other-
length. wise it has no function! If you have selected
the model template MC19 the joysticks are
assigned to the servo channels 1 to 4 as
Control type [Seq 1...5] (on page 2v2) usual with Graupner.
A control with five positions. Each of the Caution: Don’t assign the same
positions are set like with channel type “5 servo channel to one control more
Pos Servo”. This control moves automati- than once. Errors may occur!
cally from the left to right (or right to left) stop
within a set time. If the time is set to 0 you
can switch to the five positions manually. In With the model template FC14 the joysticks
combination with the channel type [5 Pos are assigned to the servo channels 1 to 4 as
Servo] you get a simple sequence control. usual with Robbe/Futaba. But basically you
can choose the assignment as you like.
Make the assignment in the control menu on
page 2 to 5 by selecting the servo channel.
Press [Reset] to delete the assignment. See
chapter Mixer Functions for examples
30 Menu Control
10.7 Menu Control Info
If there are many mixer functions it is easy The menu now shows all servo channels By pressing the [Test] key you leave the Test
to lose track which control has an effect on this control is assigned to as well as the mode. The operation of the softkeys now de-
which channel. You can see in the control deflection in percent. Press a key of one of pends on the state of the [S/A] key:
info which control is assigned to which the servo channels to get to the settings for
channel and adjust the channel settings. this channel.
[Menu] > [1v2] > [Channel info] on page 2
Now actuate the control you want to view.

Caution: The two level switches are

active. The level that is currently
selected is shown in the display so you don’t
adjust the wrong control. If S (for Servo) is highlighted, pressing one of
the softkeys for a servo channel will take you
Caution: If the control isn’t active on directly to the corresponding servo menu.
this level you get the hint „Control When entering the menu it is in Test mode
inactive on this level“. Infos for activating (the Test key is highlighted by a dark back-
see chapter Menu Control ground). In this mode the radio detects auto-
matically which control element (joystick or
softkey) you use and shows the right setting
screen.

If A (for Assignment) is highlighted, pressing one

of the softkeys for an assignment will take you
directly to the corresponding page of the control
menu. Disabling or changing the assignments
for a control is thereby very easily done.

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10.8 Menu Servo Servo channels, Channel type

Green Button [Menu] > [Servo] Menu buttons Softkeys - different for
Servo channels are all the outputs of the [OK] Green each channel type:
receiver. Depending on which Zwo4 Back to the higher-level menu (channel [Reverse]
receiver you use there are 4, 6, 9, 12 or 16 selection). Changes the direction of the servo channel
channels available - your HS16 has 16 - helps to adjust that e.g. while steering the
channel slots in the menu and always uses [Test] Yellow
Switches the test mode on/off. In test mode left key [left/down] affects the deflection on
the first ones. For example with a 4 channel the left.
receiver the first 4 slots in your HS16 are a connected servo immediately reacts to a
used. The channels are numbered from X1 key stroke [left, right, middle] and moves to [Type]
to X16. the position to make adjustments easier. Here you select the channel type. It deter-
mines all mixer and safety functions for the
You can activate a multiswitch for the channel.
channel 7 and 8. See chapter Menu Multi-
switch. Then the radio doesn’t show the [Left/Down],[Right/Up], [Trim/Center]
channel number but [MULTI 7/8]. Press The maximum deflection prevents that e.g.
[MULTI] to select the channels of the multi- a servo reaches a mechanical stop and
switch. The eight multiswitch channels are overloads. The values for [Left/Down] and
named X7a to X7h or X8a to X8h. You can [Right/Up] are adjustable between -150%
swap them as you like. See chapter Menu and +150% (Exception pump: here the
Receiver, function [Servo swap] Filled black = Test Mode on values are different). The values determine
how far the servo moves from one endpoint
Hint: The normal channels and the to the other.
channels of the multiswitch have the Caution: If a speed controller is
same settings and even can be swapped connected to the channel it switches
with each other. The multiswitch channels to full throttle when in test mode. So select Examples:
react a little slower though. the channel type [motor] for all channels
connected to an ESC to avoid damage. • A maximum control deflection of +100%
There the test mode is blocked. and an endpoint value of 100% equals a
Channel selection and adjustment servo deflection of 100%.
Select the servo channel (= channel of the • A maximum control deflection of +80%
receiver) you want to adjust with [Channel [Reset] Red and an endpoint value of 100% equals a
selection]. After selecting a channel you see First key stroke: sets all values to default servo deflection of 80%.
the first page of the channel adjustment. Second key stroke: changes the channel
type to [servo] • A maximum control deflection of +100%
and an endpoint value of 120% equals a
servo deflection of 120%.
[1v2] Blue
Shows the number of pages and turns to the
next one.
32 Menu Servo
• Two controls with a maximum control with constant speed not fast at first and then The radio has following
deflection of +70% mixed (together slower like with a filter function of the control. channel types:
+140%) and an endpoint value of 120%
equals a servo deflection of 120% - the Caution: The transmission of multi- • Servo • Pump –0->
endpoint value limits it. switch channels is delayed. Some • Valve • 5 Pos Servo
multiswitch decoders slow the servos down • Sound • Voith Schn.
as well. The value might not have a visible
Tip: Always adjust the mechanics first effect in that case. • Max • Switch
and only make small adjustments with • Motor
your radio. If values under 80% seem • Pump 0--->
to be necessary for a servo it is advisable to Pump lag [Lag <s>] just for channel type
rethink the steering and place the rod further [Pump] • Cruise ctrl.
inwards at the servo. If the deflection causes The pump lag sets how long a hydraulic
problems in one direction only you can pump runs after the last actuation before
mount the steering arm a little rotated. turning off automatically - the maximum is
Otherwise you lose torque / power! 30 seconds. With a value below 0 the pump
is constantly on (can only be switched off
[Half Left, Half Right] only for the Channel with emergency off).
type [5 Pos Servo]
Sets the servo position for halfway control [Switchoff] only for the channel type [Valve]
deflection. Time (in seconds) the channel needs to be
in neutral position before the servo signal Channel types
[Threshold L, Threshold R] only for the switches off at the receiver.
Channel type [Switch]
The left and right threshold where the Valve [Backlash] only for channel type [Valve]
channel value changes from Middle to Left Hydraulic valves often need a certain deflec-
or Right tion to react. With backlash compensation
the hydraulic valves react directly even with
[Channel name] small control movements.
Here you can assign a name to each
channel. If you didn’t name the channel the
radio shows the channel type instead.

[Speed <s>] for several channel types

The speed determines how long it takes the
servo to move from 0 to 100% deflection.
For full servo speed set the value 0,0s. At a
value of 3,0s the servo needs about 3
seconds to the endpoint. The servo moves

Menu Servo 33
 Channel type [Servo] Channel type [Sound] Channel type [Motor]
Typical use: Steering; all channels Typical use: Raise the motor sound rpm if Typical use: Electronic speed controller
connected to servos (exception hydraulic auxiliary drives are on or you actuate (ESC) for the drive motor; all drives that
valve servo) hydraulic valves. (For models with hydraulic run forwards and backwards, e.g. spindle
or auxiliary drives. For Servonaut Sound- drives or a pump that moves forwards and
Function: You can adjust left and right full modules choose [Normal] for the channel backwards. (Same as channel type [Servo]
deflection and the middle position for a you operate starter and horn with, not but without a test mode, for security
servo. [Sound].) reasons.)
Emergency off: The connected servo moves Function: For an ESC you can set
Function: Idle speed or full throttle maximum speed forwards and back-
into neutral position (middle). forwards adjustable. Possibility to set the wards and the neutral position.
Mixer function: All controls that affect this rpm for a sound module controlled by a
channel are added up. servo channel Emergency off: Channel in neutral position
Test mode (yellow button): Yes - see para- Mixer function: All controls that affect this Mixer function: All controls that affect this
graph test, page 32 channel are added up. See chapter Mixer channel are added up.
Functions
Test mode (yellow button): No
Emergency off: Channel in neutral position
Channel type [Valve] Test mode (yellow button): Yes
Channel type [Pump 0–->]
Typical use: Operate valve servos
For all ESCs that move motors in only
Function: Allows compensation of the Channel type [Max] one direction e.g. flight controllers for
valve backlash brushless motors. Full deflection on this
Typical use: Control light sets MFC-01 channel is 0% in one direction and +100%
Valve [Backlash] und MFC-02
Hydraulic valves often need a certain in the other, center position +50%. Those
deflection to react. With backlash compen- Function: You can adjust left and right full controller/motor combinations are often
sation the hydraulic valves react directly deflection and the middle position for the used for hydraulic pumps.
even with small control movements. channel. Typical use: ESC for hydraulic pumps; all
Mixer function: Takes the maximum value drives that run in one direction only.
Mixer function: All controls that affect this out of all controls that affect this channel.
channel are added up. See chapter Light Sets Function: For a pump the idle is adjust-
Emergency off: Channel in neutral position able as well. After the pump lag time (see
Emergency off: Channel in neutral position [Pump lag] page before) the channel acti-
Test mode (yellow button): Yes Test mode (yellow button): Yes vates the value set for [Off].

Emergency off: Channel activates the value

set for [Off]

34 Menu Servo
Mixer function: All movements of controls Channel type [Pump –0->] Channel type [Cruise ctrl.]
that affect this channel - no matter in which
direction - are added up. See chapter Mixer For all standard ESCs for Typical use: Servonaut ESCs with cruise
Functions forwards/backwards that move a pump control e.g. M20+, K products
in only one direction. Full deflection on this
Test mode (yellow button): Yes channel is -100% in one direction Function: For servonaut ESCs you can set
Attention if you use the test mode: If the and +100% in the other, center posi- maximum speed forwards and backwards,
maximum is set to +100% the controller tion 0%. Only half the range is used brake force and neutral position.
switches to full throttle with any key stroke. - from 0% to +100%. The instructions for
If you need to teach the controller in, we channel type [Pump-0–>] apply for this one Emergency off: ESC brakes.
recommend the following steps in test as well. Mixer function: All controls that affect this
mode: channel are added up.
Typical use: ESC for hydraulic pumps; all
drives that run in one direction only. Test mode (yellow button): No
• Set [Off] to 0% and [Maximum] to +100%
Function: For a pump the idle is adjust-
• set the controller in teach mode able as well. After the pump lag time (see Channel type 8 [Voith Schn.]
according to its manual (often with a [Pump lag] two pages before) the channel
jumper) activates the value set for [Off]. With this channel type you can get a ring
limiter e.g. for Voith Schneider Drives.
• by pressing [Off] and [Maximum] you can Emergency off: Channel activates the value
transmit the full deflection values to the
controller set for [Off] Be sure to check the manual of the Voith
Mixer function: All movements of controls Schneider Drive carefully.
• press [Off] and then [Test] to leave the that affect this channel - no matter in which
test mode Adjust the two channels for the servos that
direction - are added up. See chapter Mixer steer the wings like this:
Functions
• at first reduce the [Maximum] to 50% 1. Channel type [Voith Schn.]
Test mode (yellow button): Yes
• start the test mode again to adjust [Idle] Hint: To test this controller/pump combina- 2. with the test mode adjust the servo
and [Maximum]. Be careful - the pump tion you can temporarily assign a joystick deflection so you get the maximum
starts! control to a servo channel. travel left/right, forward/back and make
sure the middle position fits
3. change the direction of rotation if neces-
sarry
4. assign names to the channels e.g.
Forw/Back, L/R

Menu Servo 35
Now adjust both controls of the joystick: Channel type [Switch] Channel type [5 Pos Servo] as sequencer
1. Control type [Normal] Used for controlling the channel with one In combination with the control type
control of the joystick or a number of mixed [Seq1…5] you can get a 5 positions
2. For the control Left/Right the controls. sequence control for up to four servos:
1. assignment on the channel L/R, the
2. assignment on the channel If the value of the mixed controls is lower or 1. Set the softkey pair to control type
Forward/Back higher than the set threshold the servo [Seq1…5]
channel switches from middle position to
3. now reversed for the control Up/Down the left or right. You can adjust the left and 2. Set the runtime for the control to 0
the 1. assignment on the channel right threshold separately.
Forward/Back and the 2. assignment on 3. Choose a servo channel for the first
the channel L/R assignment

The Channel type [Voith Schn.] limits the Channel type [5 Pos Servo] 4. Change the channel type to
servo deflection to a circle. With the third [5 Pos Servo]
assignment of both controls you can make Acts like a normal servo channel but in
addition to the positions “Left”, “Middle” and 5. With the Test Mode set the five posi-
the speed controller speed up the rpm tions for this servo
while steering. “Right” there are two more: “Half Left” and
“Half Right”. These positions are reached 6. Assign up to three more servo channels
with -50% or rather +50% control deflec- if you want and set them up the same
tion. way
This makes it easier to adjust the servo 7. Check the sequence by pressing the
travel in difficult setups. softkeys for forwards and backwards
If you want the sequence to be automatic
you need to change the runtime of the
control from 0 to any higher value.
You can set the speed of the servos within
the according servo menu. If your
sequence has less than five positions you
can set the endposition for the others as
well e.g. for [Right/Up] and [Half Right].
10.9 Menu Channel Info
When many mixer functions are set it is
difficult to keep track which control affects
which channel. With the channel info you
can see which controls affects a certain
servo channel and you can adjust the
control settings.

Green button [Menu] > [Channel info] Channel info, example - those controls are active
for channel x11
Select one servo channel (= output at the
receiver). After selecting you get a list of
controls that affect this channel - your radio
shows a maximum of 8. With one key stroke
you get to the settings for a control. See
chapter Menu Control
Go back to the overview page with [OK].
One after another you can adjust each
control for the servo channel.

37 Menu Channel Info

11. Servonaut MultiBus

The Servonaut MultiBus is comparable to the You can change the softkey assignment with
well known Multiswitch/Multiprop systems. Your [Menu] > [Radio] > [Control Swap].
HS16 radio has the Multiswitch/prop encoder
built in. Two functions on softkeys next to each other can
be swapped with [Menu] > [Control] > [Reverse].
Servonaut modules with the MultiBus function
can directly be controlled via a multichannel To learn more about the functions please see
without having to use a special decoder in your the manuals of the modules, especially for the
model. Servonaut modules can be connected via MM4.
Y-cable to a multi channel of your radio and rec-
ognize the multi channel automatically.
Multichannel SM7 M24 MM4 ML4
Extraordinary about the MultiBus is the fact X8a Starter/Horn
that the modules are able to choose certain sig-
nals from the multi channel on their own. The Servo output 1
occupancy is specified in a way that it matches X8b Gearshift only without cruise
the old Graupner and Robbe systems. See table control
on the right. Your HS16 radio is flexible, which Output L1 & S2,
means you can assign functions to the softkeys X8c Wiper
as you like. Servo output 2
Output S3 not us-
To use the MultiBus system for channel 7 or 8 of able
your HS16 choose the multichannel when load- X8d Hazard Lights Hazard Lights
Output L4 z.B.
ing the preset. See chapter Menu Multiswitch High Beam
The preset is called “MultiBusENG”. In contrast
to the other presets this one doesn’t have names X8e Volume
for all the controls. Since one control can have X8f Tipper/Martin
different functions depending on the module the Parking Parking
controls have numbers for easy overall view. Of X8g
Light/Low beam Light/Low Beam
course you can change the names as you like.
X8h Indicator L/R Indicator L/R
Multichannel Assignment with the Robbe/Futaba System
20.
12. Your
Instructions
notes for the Pistenking Kingpad
Your Servonaut radio can simulate the the Kingpad defines (!) - see the Kingpad Kingpad function matching
function of a Kingpad. We don’t recom- manual and the table on the right. Remem- control rate
mend connecting an original Kingpad. ber that the high beam functions as a warn- Parking light 1
ing flash as long as the low beam is off.
Low beam 9
The template in your HS16 assumes the You can change the softkey assignment
steering servo on channel 1 (common with [Menu] > [Radio] > [Control swap]. High beam 8
with Robbe/Futaba). If it is not on channel 1 Worklight front 7
you need to change the channels. Make Two functions on one softkey pair can be Fog lights 6
sure the full deflection left/right is set to swapped with [Menu] > [Control] > [Re-
Rotating beacon 5
100% for the steering servo channel. verse]. You may need to edit the names
Reverse light -5
manually.
As an exception don’t use the settings of the Worklight rear -6
servo channel for adjusting the steering Tipp: At last set the control type [Impuls] for
servo but the settings for the control (joy- the control with 0,5s. This avoids uninten- Indicator left -7
stick). Set a filter value > 0 for the control for tional steering movements if you Hazard light -8
steering to avoid errors of the light set while press the softkeys too long. Indicator right -9
steering. Special function -1

The control type [Normal] is set for the con-

trols to avoid errors while setting up. The
linking with the joystick remains however.
You can only trigger the light functions if the
joystick for steering is in middle position.
To calibrate the module you need to press
the softkeys of the HS16 in the exact order

Pistenking Kingpad 39
21. You
13. Instructions for the Tamiya MFC-01
Your Servonaut radio allows you to control Calibrate the MFC as follows: • The ignition is assigned to both keys of
the light and special functions of the 1. Press a button of the MFC for about 1 a softkey pair - left and right key have
MFC-01 with softkeys, trim is not needed. second the same function.
Connect the four channels of the MFC 2. Move the left joystick (throttle) first all • The control [Fifth Wheel] is on servo
according to the Tamiya manual to the
receiver channels 1 to 4. Create a new the way up then all the way down channel 7 as a default setting.
model and load the light set template 3. With the softkeys select the third gear, • The key assignment can be changed
MFC-01EN. then second gear, first gear and then with [Menu] > [Radio] > [Swap Con-
second gear again trol].
4. Press the softkeys for horn/support - • Two functions on one softkey pair can
For this light set the joystick controls and first right then left be swapped with [Menu] > [Control] >
softkeys for gear changing and horn are set 5. Move the right joystick (steering) first [Reverse]. You may need to edit the
to 80% rate, the softkeys for the special
functions to 100% and the servo channels 1 all the way to the right then all the way names manually.
to 4 to 125% rate. to the left
6. Press a button of the MFC again

The joysticks have 100% travel at the • We recommend adjusting the steering
receiver (80% x 125% = 100%) and the servo mechanically only. If the steering
softkeys simulate full deflection with addi- trim of the radio is changed after cali-
tional trim like you need for special functions bration errors may occur with the spe-
with the MFC.
cial functions.
• If a different model is selected (with
the red menu button - Modell) the MFC
turns the motor sound off.
• The MFC reacts delayed sometimes,
press the softkeys a little longer if nec-
essary.
• The softkeys for mode change [Horn
Mode] and [Run mode] use the same
channel as the gear shift and therefore
only work in second gear (middle posi-
tion).

40 Tamiya MFC-01
20.
14. Your
Instructions
notes for Robbe Superlichtset
Your Servonaut radio enables new func- • The control [Horn/Starter] e.g. for a
tions with the light set like turning the Servonaut sound module is preset to
indicator off automatically as well as more servo channel 7. If you load a light set
flexibility in choosing different control types on channel 7 you need to change the
and assigning the softkeys as you like. assignment.
• With the left level switch you can display • You can easily change the key assign-
the trailer functions and the hazard light. ment with the function [Menu] > [Radio]
• The control type [Impulse] ist set for the > [Swap control].
indicator right and left with 3s. After a • Two functions on one softkey pair can
keystroke the indicator flashes for 3 be swapped with [Menu] > [Control] >
seconds and then turns off automati- [Reverse]. You may need to edit the
cally. You can adjust the time as you names manually.
like. • Remember that with the Superlichtset
• If you don’t want it to turn off automati- the high beam can only be switched on
cally you can change the control type to when parking or driving light is already
[Normal] (flashes as long as the key is on.
pressed) or the type [Switch -0+] (first
keystroke turns the indicator on, the
second one off).
• If you want the indicator to react to the Multi Robbe Superlichtset Robbe Superlichtset
steering use the mixer: Select the Channel Truck Output Function
control settings for the steering and
select the servo channel X8h or X7h for X7a/X8a Servo Option servo tractor vehicle
the 2. assignment. X7b/X8b L5 & L6 Hazard light / Trailer on/off
• For the option servo tractor vehicle and
the servo for the fifth wheel coupling the X7c/X8c L1 & L8 Parking light / Low beam
control type [Switch +-] is set with only X7d/X8d L8 Headlight warning flash / High
two positions left/right. For the servo beam
support trailer the control type [Slider] is
set. You can steplessly operate it. All X7e/X8e at Superlichtset Trailer Servo Support Trailer
control types can be adjusted if neces- X7f/X8f Servo Servo fifth wheel coupling
sary.
X7g/X8g L7 / L3 Front flasher / Fog lamp
X7h/X8h L5 / L6 Indicator left/right

Robbe Superlichtset 41
15.
20. Instructions
Your notes for the ScaleART Truck Light Board
Your Servonaut radio allows more flexi- • You can easily change the key assign-
bility with the Truck Light Board and lets ment with the function [Menu] > [Radio]
you choose between different control types > [Swap control].
and the assignment of keys. • Two functions on one softkey pair can
For an interference-free operating and be swapped with [Menu] > [Control] >
model switching we recommend using a [Reverse]. You may need to edit the
Servonaut AN40 remote on/off switch for the names manually.
power supply in your model.

• With the left level switch you can display

the trailer functions.
• Most light functions already have a
memory function in the Light Board. Radio HS16 Truck Light Board Truck Light Board
Therefore the control type [Normal] is Multi Channel Output Function
set and should not be changed.
• If you want the indicator to react to the X7a/X8a no output Trailer Off / IR Robbe
steering use the mixer: Select the
control settings for the steering and X7b/X8b L3 & L11 Fog / Additional headlights
select the servo channel X8h or X7h for
the 2. assignment.
X7c/X8c L10 & L1 Parking light / Low beam
• For the servo trailer 1 and the servo for
the fifth wheel coupling the control type
[Switch +-] is set with only two positions X7d/X8d L2 High beam / Warning signal
left/right. For the servo trailer 2 the
control type [Slider] is set. You can step- X7e/X8e at Trailer Main Board Servo Trailer 2
lessly operate it. All control types can be
adjusted if necessary. X7f/X8f at Trailer Main Board Servo Trailer 1
• The control [Horn/Starter] e.g. for a
Servonaut sound module is preset to
servo channel 7. X7g/X8g Servo Out Servo fifth wheel coupling

X7h/X8h L5 / L6 Indicator left/right

42 ScaleART Truck Light Board

16.
20. Your
Instructions
notes for the Wedico MF2
Your Servonaut radio enables new func- • The control [Fifth wheel] is set to servo • There are different versions of the MF2.
tions with the MF2 like turning the indicator channel 7, you can change that if you See the manual of your MF2 for the
off automatically as well as more flexibility in like. detailed functions of the multiswitch
assigning the softkeys as you like. • You can also change the key assign- channels - your radio HS16 simulates
ment with the function [Menu] > [Radio] only one multiswitch.
> [Swap control].
• With the left level switch you can display • Two functions on one softkey pair can
the functions 1 to 6. be swapped with [Menu] > [Control] >
• Most light functions already have a [Reverse]. You may need to edit the
memory function in the MF2. Therefore names manually.
the control type [Normal] is set and
should not be changed.
• The control type [Impulse] ist set for the
indicator right and left with 3s. After a
keystroke the indicator flashes for 3
seconds and then turns off automati- Multi Channel Wedico MF2 Output Wedico MF2 Function
cally. You can adjust the time as you
like.
X7a/X8a Lighting board front & rear Hazard light / Warning flash
• If you don’t want it to turn off automati-
cally you can change the control type to X7b/X8b Switching channel 3 & 4 Switching channel 3 & 4
[Normal] (flashes as long as the key is
pressed) or the type [Switch -0+] (first X7c/X8c Switching channel 1 & 2 Switching channel 1 & 2
keystroke turns the indicator on, the
second one off). X7d/X8d Motor & Horn Starter & Horn
• Important: Switching the indicator on
with your radio is only possible if the X7e/X8e Lighting board front & rear Indicator left/right
clamp terminal 3 of the MF2 (see
manual MF2) is not connected to the X7f/X8f Switching channel 5 & 6 Switching function 5 (IR) & 6
steering channel. Otherwise the indi-
cator can only be operated with the X7g/X8g Lighting board front & rear Fog light / Rear fog light
steering.
• Output 5 has a double function and X7h/X8h Lighting board front & rear Low beam / High beam
switches the IR transmitting diode on/off
as well.

Wedico MF2 43
17.
20. Instructions
Your notes for using Multiswitch Decoder
Your Servonaut radio supports a multi-
switch decoder on channel 7 and 8. The HS16 Robbe Robbe Graupner Servonaut
channels are named with lower case letters. Multi Channel Multi Decoder Multi Switch 16 2-16K Nautic MD12
If you select the multiswitch function for Switch+Prop Decoder Expert
channel 8 your radio shows channels X8a to X7a/X8a K1 K1 A a (1)
X8h instead of X8.
X7b/X8b K2 K2 B b (2)
The multichannels are treated like normal
channels - all settings like trim, reverse etc. C
X7c/X8c K3 K3 c (3)
are available.
See the table for the assignment of multi- X7d/X8d K4 K4 D d (4), Servo d (4)
switch channels for common decoders.
Most decoders react a little delayed so the X7e/X8e K5 K5 E e (5), Servo e (5)
servo movements are delayed. You may
need to press the keys longer to activate a X7f/X8f K6 K6 F Servo f (6)
function.
X7g/X8g Servo K7 K7 G Servo g (7)
If you use a light set with multi decoder that
the HS16 has no template for we recom-
mend using any template and adjusting it. X7h/X8h Servo K8 K8 H Servo h (8)
That is easier than to start from scratch.
In most cases you only need to adjust the
multi channel for the controls to your light
set. For a first test set the control type to
[Normal].

The Servonaut Decoder MD12 offers a

universal combination of switching and
servo channels.

44 Multiswitch Decoder
18.
20. DisplayCARD
Your notes by radio
With your HS16 you can adjust all Servonaut
modules with the DisplayCARD function by ra-
dio. This only works if you use the Servonaut
receiver Zwo4RX9.

Connect the module you want to adjust to CARD

one of the first 8 channels of your RX9.

You can adjust the available settings with your If you select a channel with connected Display-
HS16. Press [Menu] > [Receiver] > [CARD] CARD module you get to the DisplayCARD
menu for this module. Since HS16 and module
With the blue button [1v4] you get to the second communicate by radio you can adjust the set-
page. There you see the eight channels of the tings and directly test them.
RX9.
Tip: For testing purposes switch the controls you
Use the DisplayCARD function only in use to the joystick and back after you finish ad-
short distance to your model. Place the justing.
model carefully so that errors of the drive
or servos can’t cause harm. The functions for the slave receiver and
its connected modules are on page 3 and 4 of
With the yellow button [SCAN] you can scan all the DisplayCARD menu: [Menu] > [Receiver] >
channels for modules with DisplayCARD func- [CARD] > [1v4].
tion. If modules from other manufacturers or ser-
vos are connected you can deactivate the scan
for these channels - just press the channel but-
ton. Your radio shows “- - -” instead of the name
for all deselected channels.

If channel 7 or channel 8 is set as a multichannel

it is excluded from the scan automatically.

After the scan your HS16 shows the name of all

detected modules. Channels that were deactivat-
ed and channels without a connected module
are shown with “- - -”.
18. Tips for Mounting the Receiver
The 2.4 GHz model radio is especially inter-
ference-proof but nevertheless: To avoid
interference under difficult conditions e.g.
events with many radios we have a few tips
for mounting the receiver:
• For best reception the last three
centimeters of the receiver antenna
should point vertically up and far away
from any metals parts or cables.
• For a model with metal driver cabin we
recommend placing the last three
centimeters of the antenna through a
drill hole outside or at least placing it in
the middle of the cabin.
• Don’t kink the antenna cable. Carefully
lay it in a curve round the corners.
• With ships the higher the antenna is
mounted above the water surface the
better the range is. Don’t place the
antenna at a metal or carbon pole but
rather in a special plastic tube.
• If the receiver is connected to the
battery to detect the battery voltage it
can heat up (especially at 12 volt).
Therefore don’t cover the receiver
with foam. Check the heat while taking
your model for a test drive and ensure
ventilation if necessary.

Tips for Mounting the Receiver 46

19. Tips for Mounting ESCs and Light Sets
• Place power cables to battery, motors
and speakers always as a pair - + and -
intertwined directly next to each other.
Place servo and steering cables sepa-
rate from the power cables to avoid
interferences.
• Only use interference suppressed
motors. Servonaut motors are all inter-
ference suppressed or delivered with
suppression kit.
• Some modules heat up and therefore
shouldn’t be covered in foam. Check
the heat while taking your model for a
test drive and ensure ventilation if
necessary.

47 Tips for Mounting ESCs and Light Sets

20. Tips & Tricks
Adjusting the joysticks
Joystick length: Spring, spring power, brake and ratchet: Brake: Press the right brake spring down
Hold lock nut, turn joystick head to the left to and screw it tight = brakes
Loosen the six screws to open the casing.
adjust it to the length you want. Screw the Take the back off. A tip: There are two Spring: Screw to the right = no spring, to the
lock nut hand-tight to the left. noses in the middle that latch into the front. left = spring
Use a small tool to lift if necessary.
Spring power: Strength of the spring,
Adjust for each joystick separately (posi- screw to the right = more spring power
tion the same, not mirrored):
Ratchet: Press the left brake spring down
and screw it tight = joystick with ratchet

Brake (vertical) Spring power (horizontal)

on/off

Ratchet (vertical)
on/off

Spring power (vertical)

Spring (vertical)
on/off

Tips & Tricks 48

21. SD Card
[Menu] > [1v2] > [SD Card] on page 2 [Model - > SD Card] you can choose the model that will be over-
Saves a single model to the SD Card. After written from a list in the next step. For clarity
An SD Card slot is in your radio casing (SD pressing the key, you will see a list of the model number is displayed in front of the
Card included). models. The saved models can then be name.
loaded on a different HS16. During the
The SD Card has two functions: backup procedure, the first eight letters of Caution: If you load a model from a
the model name are used as file names. different HS16 the receiver data is not
• You can save the radio configuration overwritten. In consequence the old model
with all model settings. You will receive Spaces in the model name will be removed,
any special characters will be replaced by will still react to the radio. If you chose to
a manual with the Update. overwrite a different model, you should
and underscore '_'. Small letters will be
• Future software updates will be loaded converted to big ones. Two models with the rebind directly after loading.
from the SD Card to your radio as well. names “Gmk 4001” and “GMK4001” will be
You will receive a manual how to update Overwriting a model is especially useful if
saved as “GMK4001” on the SD Card. This you use first and second radio with the
with the update itself. is really important to know, because in case newer receivers RX9, R6, R4. As you can
a model already exists with the same name, copy a changed model from the first to the
it will be overwritten on the SD Card. second radio without rebinding.
[Read model from SD Card]
Reads a model from the SD Card. After [Backup - > SD Card]
pressing the key you will see a list of
models, which are saved on the SD Card. Performs a complete backup on the SD
By pressing the key the corresponding Card. This complete backup contains not
model will be loaded to the HS16 internal only all models saved on the radio but also
memory. In the next step you can choose if the radio settings. There can only be one
you want to overwrite an existing model. complete backup on the SD Card. An
If you choose not to overwrite an existing already existing backup is overwritten auto-
model, the loaded model will get a new matically.
unused model number as long as the total [Read from SD Card]
number of models is less than 30. In case 30
models are already set up in the radio, no Loads a complete backup from the SD Card.
model can be loaded from the SD Card. This step should only be performed after
If you want to overwrite an existing model consultation.

49 SD Card
21. SD Card

[Read template from SD Card] (page 2)

Enables installation of new templates in the
radio. You can find these templates under
[light set] when setting up a model.

[Delete model from SD Card] (page 2)

SD card slot in your radio
Shows a list of files on the SD Card and lets
you delete them directly in the radio. This Caution: Always switch the radio off
can especially be useful for some files that before you insert/remove the SD Card.
were written by radio software before ver-
sion 2.3 which could sometimes not be de-
leted on a PC.

SD Card 50
22. Software Updates
If you receive a new official software • Your radio shows the following informa-
version of the HS16 by Servonaut, you can tion: “Update fertig. Sender abschalten”
proceed this way: which translates to:
“Update: Completed. Turn the radio off.”
• First make sure your radio is charge • You may turn the radio off and back on
sufficiently. You can control the charge now.
status via the yellow menu key [Info].
• You can leave the SD Card in the slot or
• Turn off the radio. use the previous Card.
• Open the housing.
• When you already have an SD Card in
your radio, remove it and copy the
update file onto it.
• Make sure the SD Card you use is not
SD card slot in your radio
locked (lock switch on the side).
• Insert the SD Card in the slot with the Caution: Always switch the radio off
contacts facing down. The Card will before you insert/remove the SD Card.
snap into place.
• Press both the red and green menu key
at the same time and turn on the radio.
• Your radio shows the following informa-
tion:
“Datei gefunden. Prüfe Datei” which
translates to:
“Update: File found. Checking file…”

Caution: Do not turn the radio off

now!

51 Software Updates
23. Upgrade to 3D Joysticks
As an upgrade to your HS16 we offer a set
with two 3D joysticks: the Zwo4StickSet3D.
The 3D joysticks are especially for
construction machinery, e.g. excavators
and cranes because of the additional rotary
knob.
With the 3D sticks you don’t have the level
switches - instead you use the push buttons
on top of your sticks for switching between
levels. In the [Menu] > [Radio ] > [3D stick]
you can select whether the push buttons act Available as an accessory: Zwo4StickSet3D
as momentary or memory switch - choose
what you prefer for your functions.

The 3D sticks are easy to mount without

soldering. Please see the manual that
comes with your upgrade set for details.

Upgrade to 3D Joysticks 52
24. Troubleshooting
The radio doesn’t start? Multiswitch decoder or multiswitch light The connected speed controller with
set don’t work correctly? teaching function doesn’t react like it
Check the battery and recharge if neces- should?
sary. Make sure the radio is switched off Remember that after activating a multi-
while charging. switch on channel 7 or 8 the receiver needs For speed controllers with (automatic)
to be bound again. See chapter Menu teaching function you need to make sure
Receiver that a control is assigned to the channel
The servos in the model don’t react? where the speed controller is connected.
Press the red button [Model] and check if Some decoder and light sets only check the
the model is displayed. If it is not visible signals after switching the model on. Make After switching on the radio shows “Cali-
check the receiver voltage in the model and sure to replug the receiver channels only bration values could not be loaded!
the jumper of the receiver. when the model is turned off if necessary. Please recalibrate.”
If it is displayed activate it with your radio. If If you adjust settings in the multiswitch This note is shown if the 3D joystick setting
the servos still don’t react check if the servo menu always switch the model off and on (active or deactivated) was changed without
channels are assigned to a control. See again afterwards. calibrating the joysticks afterwards.
chapter Quick Start
First check if the setting [3D stick] is right,
The receiver doesn’t bind? see [Menu] > [Radio] > [3D Stick]. If the
You changed control settings but the setting fits you need to calibrate the sticks
changes don’t have the affect you For binding the jumper of the receiver needs again. Please see the 3D joystick manual for
thought they would? to be removed or replugged. See the details.
manual of your receiver for details.
Check in the control menu if the same servo
channel is assigned more than once to one
control. Delete the multiple assignments. The servos on channel 7 or 8 twitch or
don’t react like they should?
Check in the multiswitch menu if the multi-
switch function is activated accidentally.

53 Troubleshooting
25. Glossary
Control pressing [Reset] a second time deletes the steering.
channel assignment for the current control A positive value on the other hand increases
The term control stands for all control output. the effect of small deflections. In both cases
elements of your radio with which you can the maximum deflection stays the same.
operate it - joysticks, buttons, softkeys (not For the servo channels pressing [Reset] first
the level switches). resets the inserted values. If they are If you swap a joystick control with a softkey
already reset pressing [Reset] a second pair the expo adjustment disappears from
Mode time sets the channel type to [Servo]. the control menu. If you swap the controls
(change the assignment back the expo adjustments are restored and
of the joysticks) active again.
Reverse
You can choose the assignment of controls (reverse direction of a
to channels at the receiver freely. For a Trim
control or channel) (adjust middle position of the controls)
quick swap you can use the function [Menu]
> [Radio] > [Control swap]. This functions The direction that a control affects e.g. a The trim, the adjustment of the middle posi-
allows you to swap all controls with each servo can be reversed in several menus. tion for the joystick channels is far less used
other even joystick function with softkey Select [Reverse] for a control and it changes with truck models than with flying models.
pair. all connected servo channels. If you select Therefore the softkeys are also used for
[Reverse] for the servo channel it only trimming. See [Menu] > [Trim]. It’s an alter-
affects this one channel. You can also native to use a softkey pair or the second
Dual-Rate change the direction by adjusting the direc-
(switch control travel) level of a joystick. See chapter Tips&Tricks
tion values for [Left/Down] and [Right/Up].
If you want the control travel to be switch-
able you can use the level switches. This Tip: Adjust the direction for the servo Mixer Functions
way you can make extensive adjustments channel so that the direction/function
because all settings and mixer functions can corresponds to the description While radios for flying use many preset
be switched. See chapter Tips&Tricks and [Left/Down] and [Right/Up]. Then you don’t mixers (not useful for vehicles) your Zwo4
Mixer Functions - Dual Rate have to change it in the control menu. HS16 has a universal and clear concept.
Each control can affect up to three servo
channels - one servo channel can be
Reset controlled by any number of controls. All
(undo changes) Expo necessary adjustments are accessible in the
(change characteristics of the joysticks) control menu so there is no need for a
With the red button [Reset] you can set all special mixer menu. See examples in
settings in the control and channel menus This function is only available for the chapter Mixer Functions
back to default. joysticks and not for all control types. A
negative expo value decreases the effect of
With the control outputs [Reset] first resets small deflections and allows sensitive
the inserted values. If they are already reset Glossary 54
 Control filter several controls for this channel summed up Valve backlash compensation
are more than 100%. [Backlash]
With this filter you can adjust the reaction
time of a control. While adjusting the value Tip: Always adjust the mechanics first Hydraulic valves often need a certain de-
first changes rapidly then a little slower. and only make small adjustments with flection to react. With clearance compensa-
your radio. If values under 80% seem to be tion the hydraulic valves react directly even
Tip: Filter values about 1,0 are ideal necessary for a servo it is advisable to
for realistic vehicle steering. rethink the steering and place the rod further with small control movements.
inwards at the servo. If the deflection causes
problems in one direction only you can
Servo speed mount the steering arm a little rotated.
The speed determines how long it takes the Otherwise you lose torque / power!
servo to move from 0 to 100% deflection.

At a value of 0,0s to 0,1s the servo runs as Travel adjust

fast as it can, the absolute speed depends (limit control deflection)
on the type of servo. With a value larger Each control has three outputs so it can
than that it matches the actual time in affect three servo channels. The deflection
seconds. The servo runs at constant speed for these outputs can be adjusted from -
not getting slower at the end like with the 100% to +100% left and right. With 100%
filter function for the control. the servo channel reaches the set full
deflection. As long as the control affects
only one servo channel the control should
EPA End Point Adjustment be set to 100% and make all the adjust-
(limit servo full deflection) ments at the servo channel. There you can
increase the servo deflection to more than
The maximum deflection of a servo (or the 100%.
signal at an ESC) can be adjusted in the
servo channel menu. It prevents that e.g. a
servo reaches a mechanical stop and over- Dead zone
loads.
Sets the range around the joystick center
The values for [Left/Down], [Right/Up] are position in which the control value is 0% that
adjustable between -150% and +150% is where the control doesn’t react.
(Exception pump: here the values are
different). The values change and limit how
far the servo moves. With a control value of
100% it always reaches the set maximum
deflection. It doesn’t exceed it even if

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