Refering to quick manual
http://code.google.com/p/ardupilot-mega/wiki/RC
I tried to configure my Arduplane for Bixler using 2 ailerons.
I added the 2nd aileron on ch5 but it seems my ch1 output is broken as it gets no signal (ch5 is ok)
I see both channels working in APM so there has to be something on the board.
Is there any way I can test ch1 or can I change ch1 to ch6 ?
I do know I have to build code with Aruino IDE but I do not yet know where to change preset ch1 to ch6
Best regards
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Ok, on APM 1.0 , there is a mux chip that ouputs channels 1-4, so you damaged that chip. It's surface mount on the red ardupilot board, so you can replace it, or just replace the whole $65 board. I wouldn't fly with a damaged chip, even if I could change the output channels because 2-4 might fail in flight. Again, Fix the board, don't fly with flakey hardware. Also, there is a difference in update rate and performance when using different pins. 1-4 are optimized from a hardware and software perspective. I'm not saying you cannot do it (change channels), but just fix the board.
On the picture below, the IC next to the word OUPUTS is the one that failed.