Code~Airplne with four channels

Hi, does version 2.6 support RC aircraft's with with four channels. The reason being i will be using the Apprentice 15e RTF. If not how do i modify the code, or even better does anyone have a modified code?
(please excuse my "noob" or "outrageous" questions, please understand that i am still a noob.
~Thanks Amin

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3D RoboticsPermalink Reply by Chris Anderson on May 29, 2010 at 11:38pm
No, basic ArduPilot only supports three channels out (it reads four channels in, with the fourth being the mode switch). For more, you'll want ArduPilot Mega, which supports eight channels.
Permalink Reply by hopslink on May 30, 2010 at 12:49am
Tom Hastie got a fourth channel working, see his blog post. Not sure if he has integrated it for use in flight yet, but that would be a good place to start.
Permalink Reply by Amin Kiani on May 30, 2010 at 5:20am
Is it possible to run my 4 Channel plane like a 3 Channel
Permalink Reply by Amin Kiani on May 30, 2010 at 7:19am
Also i just bought all the things needed for basic Ardupilot, if i buy the mega, can i hook everything up to it, following everything outlined in the Manuel?

ModeratorPermalink Reply by Nathaniel Caner on May 30, 2010 at 8:08am
Amin,

For most 4 channel setups, when used with Ardupilot, the consensus seems to be to connect ch1 (Aileron) ch2 (Elevator) ch3 (Throttle) and ch5 (3 position switch) to the Ardupilot servo in ports as per the manual here. As for the Rudder (ch4), simply bypass the Ardupilot altogether and connect the Rudder servo directly to your Receiver ch4. Hope this helps. If you need any further help don't be afraid to ask, were all "noobs" at everything we do at sometime.
Permalink Reply by Amin Kiani on May 30, 2010 at 8:16am
Thank you, this help significantly.

ModeratorPermalink Reply by Nathaniel Caner on May 30, 2010 at 8:19am
Amin,
Your welcome. Anytime, that's waht a community project is all about.
Permalink Reply by Amin Kiani on May 30, 2010 at 8:42am
How do you "bypass"

ModeratorPermalink Reply by Nathaniel Caner on May 30, 2010 at 8:53am
Amin,

By bypass I simmply me don't connect to Ardupilot. Connect Ruddrer directly to your receiver.
Permalink Reply by Darren Ng on August 5, 2010 at 7:06am
but what if i am doing autopilot? does bypassing still allow the rudder to work? sorry for being noob. ^_^

ModeratorPermalink Reply by Sgt Ric on August 5, 2010 at 11:06am
@Darren... The AP will control the other channels but not the 4th... you control that directly with the R/C.

Again, you won't have that issue with Mega, just with the original ArduPilot board.

Nathaniel's example with channel 4 being Rudder was only if you are using ailerons, otherwise Rudder would be controlled by the ArduPilot.
Permalink Reply by Amin Kiani on May 30, 2010 at 9:03am
ok thanks

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