Futaba 10CAG Manual De Instrucciónes

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MIXES: the backbone of nearly every function
Mixes are special programs within the radio that command one or more channels to act together with input from only one 
source, such as a stick, slider or knob. 

There are a variety of types of mixes. 
Types:
• Linear: Most mixes are linear. A 100% linear mix tells the slave servo to do exactly what the master servo is doing, using 

100% of the slave channel’s range to do so. An example is FLAPERON

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to move exactly the same amount. A 50% linear mix would tell the slave servo, for example, to move to 50% of its range 
when the master’s control is moved 100%. (see p. 52.)

• Offset: An OFFSET

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servo is moved a set percent of its range. An example of this is AIRBRAKE

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• Curve: Curve mixes are mostly used in helicopters, but may also be used in airplanes and gliders. An example is 

THROTTLE-NEEDLE

 mixing, where the in-flight needle’s servo is moved, changing the mixture, as the throttle servo is 

moved. (see p. 65.) 

• Delay: Delay mixes are part of a few very special functions that make the servo move to its desired range more slowly. 

THROTTLE DELAY

 (simulates turbine engines, p. 66) and the elevator delay in AIRBRAKE are two examples of this (see p. 62). 

DELAY

 in HELI (see p. 103) is another example that slows the servo movement to the trim settings for the other conditions.  

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to use. Additionally, the 10CG ACRO and GLID programs both provide 4 linear and 4 curve fully-programmable mixes 
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functions, etc. 

Let’s look quickly at a few examples that are features we’ve already covered. This may help to clarify the mix types and 
the importance of mixes. 

Additional examples: 
• Exponential is a preprogrammed curve mix that makes the servo's response more (+) or less (-) sensitive around center 

stick (works in conjunction with dual rate, a linear mix that adjusts the total range). see D/R,EXP, p. 42.

• IDLE-DOWN and THR-CUT are two OFFSET pre-programmed mixes. These tell the throttle servo, when below a certain point, 

to move toward idle an additional set percentage to help close the carburetor. see p. 40. 

• ELEV-TO-FLAP

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model loop even tighter than it can on elevator alone. (see p. 62.)

• THROTTLE-NEEDLE mixing is a curve mix (like PROG.MIX 5 to 8

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• THROTTLE DELAY mixing is a pre-programmed delay mix that slows down the response of the CH3 servo. (see p. 66.) 

Next, we'll get an in-depth look at some pre-programmed mixes (

simplicity) we’ve not covered yet, and last, look at the fully-programmable mix types.