I'm getting ready to test my TREX 500, and I was thinking the safest way start testing and tuning auto-pilot modes was to fly the helicopter normally, get some altitude for recovery, then go from there.
So how does acro mode stack up against a normal helicopter (let's say for the sake of example, no dual rates or expo). I know everything is going to be platform specific, but any PID you would recommend?
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I was able to get my 500 into a small hover. I'm using a cheapo HK ESC and I'm not quite sure how the governor is working, my head speed was too low, but other than that is worked well, lots of tuning still, and well proper head speed.
I need to pony up and get another Castle IceV2.
Acro mode works exactly like it does on normal helicopters... if your flybar is bent. ;)
Hope to have a fix soon!
Safest way to start is with the Stabilize mode as Acro does not work for traditional heli's yet.
Start with the default PID's as they work fine on my 600efl but are based on a 450, so your right in the ball park.
Read the ENTIRE wiki. Read the stuff for quad copters as well as heli's. Read the stuff for the APM-1 and the APM-2, lots of things are covered in some places and not in others...
Then google diligently before asking any questions or you'll get the RTFM response or none at all (Read The F'n Manual, just in case that is a new acronym to you).
I would start a build thread with your gear listed and pic's so the more experienced users can see your work and encourage you :-)
Good luck, and I hope you are a patient, intelegent, and well funded type dude ;-)
P.s. prolly should mention a strong set of training gear too