Futaba GYC440 User Manual

ＲＣカー用レートジャイロ

Remote gain is still eﬀective.

1M23N30902

Rate Gyro for RC Cars

For RC models

Before using your new gyro, please read this manual thoroughly and use the gyro properly and safely. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place.

• No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior permission.

• The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.

• Futaba is not liable for any potential damage (accidental or otherwise) that may occur after installation.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Features of GYC440

● Dedicated RC car setting

Vehicle straightness and cornering performance can be increased without taking into account the effect of the road surface, etc.

● Remote gain function and mode switching function

You can adjust gain from the transmitter (3 or more CH) by using the remote gain function. Gain can also be adjusted with the trimmer on the GYC440. The mode switching function allows AVCS/NORMAL gyro mode switching.

● Integrated, compact,and light weight

Compact size（20.5x20.5x11mm）and light weight（3.7g）realized by high density mounting technology.

● Easy setup

The GYC440 can be used immediately with minimum setup.

● Supporting the S.BUS/S.BUS2 connection

Only one wire connection to the receiver can operate the GYC440.

Functions

Port3（Steering servo output

●

Port2（Gain input

Servo selection switch

●

(Digital/Analog)

Gyro direction

●

Port1（Steering input/

●

S.BUS input

Switch

●

Trimmer

●

Limit/Gain

（

）

AN DG

Monitor LED display

State Color Move Reference

1. No servo pulse / sensor error

2. Warm-up Green Fast blink

3. Sensor initialization Red/Green ON

4. Turn Red/Green Fast blink

5. Neutral offset Orange Slow blink Stick operation

6. Gain OFF

7. Switch operation Green One blink

8. Low battery Red One ﬂash Less than 4.0V

Red 2 ﬂash

－

OFF

NORMAL (Green)

Each time of switch

）

LED

AVCS (Red)

Right (Green)

Left (Red)

operation

Thank you for purchasing the GYC440 RC cars gyro. Compact and lightweight, the GYC440 is designed to RC cars steering control. If the transmitter has 3 or more channels (capable of 3CH adjustment) the gyro sensitivity can be adjusted from the transmitter. Features include simple set-up and S.BUS/S.BUS2 connectivity.

GYC440 Ratings:

(Integrated sensor type rate gyro)

• Gyro sensor: MEMS vibrating structure gyro

• Operating voltage: DC4.2V to 8.4V

• Current drain: 30mA (excluding a servo)

• Operating temperature range: -10ºC to +45ºC

• Dimensions: 20.5 x 20.5 x 11.0mm (except protrusion)

• Weight: 3.7g

• Functions: Sensitivity trimmer. LED monitor. Servo selection(Digital/ Analog). S.BUS/S.BUS2 connection.

Set Contents

The following items are supplied with the GYC440:

GYC440

Extension cord: (Black)

Sensor tape

Extension cord: (Red)

Wiring strap

WARNING

Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in severe injury to yourself and others.

Check that there is sufﬁcient transmitter battery capacity .

Analog servos cannot be used while in "digital servo"

mode.

• Analog servos may break down if "digital servo" mode is selected.

Do not operate the model and transmitter steering wheel

for about 3-5 seconds after turning on the GYC440 (When shared with the receiver).

• GYC440 initialization and neutral position reading. The GYC440 is initialized when the power is turned on. In the AVCS mode, the neutral position is also read at the same time. If initialization ends normally, the operator is informed by two repetitive movements of the servo to the left and right (a little).

Always check the direction of operation of the gyro.

Do not strike the gyro with a hard object. Do not drop it

onto a concrete surface or other hard ﬂoor.

• The sensor may become damaged during strong impacts.

Do not use trims or mixing in AVCS mode.

• In the AVCS mode all corrections are made by the gyro. Therefore, if trimming and mixing, are turned on, operation will be the same as deviating from the neutral position.

Do not use the GYC440 for applications other than RC

cars.

•This gyro is designed for RC cars only. Do not use it for other applications.

Do not place gyro near heating equipment (engine, motor,

ESC, battery, servo, etc.).

•Always allow the gyro to adjust to the surrounding environmental temperature before ight. A large temperature change during use will cause drift and other operational issues.

Mini screwdriver

Connecting the GYC440

Extension cord:（Black）

Gyro gain CH

Receiver

Steering CH

Gyro gain CH(Receiver)←connect→Port2(GYC440) Remote gain eﬀective. Trimmer(GYC440) becomes LIMIT.

Gyro gain CH(Receiver)←It does not connect→Port2(GYC440) Remote gain is invalid. Trimmer(GYC440) becomes GAIN.

Extension cord:（Red）

Connecting the GYC440 (S.BUS receiver is required)

Extension cord:（Black）

S.BUS Receiver

S.BUS/S.BUS 2 Port

S.BUS CH Steering --- 1CH Gyro gain --- 3CH

Mounting to Chassis

Use the a included double-sided sponge tape to rmly attach the gyro perpendicular to the control axis, at a position where there is as little vibration as possible. Make the wiring loose and bundle it with the included magic strap so that it will not interfere with the rod.

Gyro mounting position

The direction of rotation xed by the gyro can be any direction within 360° relative to the steering axis controlled by the gyro.

Port 3

Port 1

Port 2

AN DG

GYC440

The port 2 is not connected.

Port 1

Port 3

AN DG

GYC440

In S.BUS connection, the port 2 is not connected.

Included sponge sensor tape

Degrease and stick

Flat surface of the chassis where the sensor tape sticks easily. Mount the gyro level so

Steering

servo

Steering

servo

Gyro

Horizontal plane

that it is not tilted relative to the chassis.

Adjustments

Servo

Link the servo in accordance with the kit instruction manual. Adjust the linkage rod so that the trim amount is as small as possible.

Setup before a run [ Remote gain use ]

Gain adjustments are carried out with a transmitter.

Follow this procedure when the port 2 of gyro and gain CH of the receiver are connected. (or with S.BUS connection)

Using the gyro direction switch, adjust the gyro operating

direction so that steering moves all the way to the right when the car is turned to the left. Be sure to set gyro operating direction correctly or the car will not run.

A car is shaken at the left by hand → steering goes out on the right

When the remote gain function is not used, the clockwise direction from the center of the sensitivity setting trimmer is the AVCS mode and the counterclockwise direction is the NORMAL mode. At the center position the sensitivity becomes zero and when the trimmer is turned fully to the left or right, the sensitivity becomes 100%.

The sensitivity setting criteria by end point is shown in the gure below.

100%

GAIN CH

＜

＞

Gain

AVCS side（LED : RED）

50%

[ When AVCS mode ]

*Steering trim must not be performed in the AVCS mode. (The gyro automatically corrects the neutral position.)

Adjust steering trim with 0% gyro sensitivity or the NORMAL side.

In this state turn the receiver power OFF → ON. The AVCS side

neutral position is memorized and AVCS can be used. Steering

trim must not be performed while the car is running.

Run the car in the gyro o󱐯 and adjust the steering trim (sub trim).

Select the appropriate setting for the steering servo that you are

using. Servo selection switch of GYC440 should be moved to digital (DG) or analog (AN). For best results, use a digital servo and set the GYC440 at (DG).

*Do not use an analog servo in the digital servo mode (DG). The servo

may be damaged. Use an analog servo in the analog servo mode (AN).

Turn on your transmitter's power. Set the gyro sensitivity to about

50% at the NORMAL side (minus rate side) in accordance with the transmitter instruction manual. The <GAIN CH>graph of the next page is referred to.

※ Make actual sensitivity adjustment while running.

Receiver ON → The GYC440 requires 3-5 seconds to initialize

when the power is turned on. Do not move the car and do not move the steering wheel during this initialization or the gyro may not initialize properly. Once the initialization process has been completed the steering servo will move (a little) several times indicating that the GYC440 is now ready for use. If the neutral has shifted, LED will blink orange. In that case, it reboots.

Move the steering wheel to the left and right and perform

adjustment at the limit trimmer so that the servo operation angle becomes the maximum value at which the servo horn does not strike the linkage.

＜Limit Trimmer Adjustments＞

Steering wheel to full

D/R (UP side)

*Limit is symmetricalness from a

trim position. Limit adjustment after a steering trim adjustment.

● Trimmer operation

*Since this gyro is compact and light weight, the adjustment trimmer is also a small

part. Always operate the trimmer with the accessory mini screwdriver and without applying unreasonable force.

Gyro sensitivity zero --- LED OFF

AVCS side --- LED red

NORMAL side --- LED green

Limit trimmer Adjustments

It adjusts to the maximum operation of linkage.

[ When remote gain function is off ]

Adjust the gyro sensitivity with the GYC440 trimmer.

If the port 2 of gyro is not connected, remote gain is automatically set

to being inhibited. (S.BUS connection is excluded)

In this case, the limit trimmer is automatically changed to gyro

sensitivity setting trimmer.

(Limit adjustment cannot be performed. A limit is xed to 55 right and

left.)

Select the appropriate setting for the steering servo that you are

using. Servo selection switch of GYC440 is changed digital

(DG) or analog (AN). For best results, use a digital servo and set the

GYC440 at (DG).

*Do not use an analog servo in the digital servo mode (DG). The servo

may be damaged. Use an analog servo in the analog servo mode (AN).

Gain trimmer halfway to the left from the middle point.

LIMIT GAIN

NORMAL 50%

Receiver ON → The GYC440 requires 3-5 seconds to initialize

Using the gyro direction switch, adjust the gyro's operating

direction so that steering moves all the way to the right when the car is turned to the left. Be sure to set the operating direction correctly or the car will not run.

Gyro Sensitivity and AVCS Switching

When the remote gain function is used, NORMAL and AVCS mode switching is performed in accordance with the direction of operation of the transmitter's remote gain channel. At the + rate side, the AVCS mode is selected and at the – rate side, the NORMAL mode is selected. The sensitivity is changed by adjusting the end point rate.

-100%

NORMAL side（LED : GREEN）

3CH (GAIN CH) is set up with reference to the manual of a transmitter. A neutral becomes GAIN 0%. It is divided into AVCS side and NORMAL side. Check using the GYC440's LED.

Gyro sensitivity zero --- LED OFF

AVCS side --- LED red

NORMAL side --- LED green

Trimmer movement when remote gain not used (when S.BUS is used and port 2 is not connected).

AVCS 50%

-50%

AVCS 100%

LIMIT GAIN

AN DG

+50%

End point rate

50%

100%

+100%

AVCS / NORMAL Modes

The gyro has 2 operating modes: NORMAL mode and AVCS mode. In the AVCS mode, the angle is controlled simultaneously with NORMAL mode rate control (swing speed). The AVCS mode increases straight running stability more than that of the NORMAL mode. Because the feel of operation is different, choose your favorite mode.

AVCS NORMAL

Corrects the skidding direction and forcefully maintains the heading.

Outside force

Countersteers against outside force, but cannot correct the skid direction.

NORMAL 100%NORMAL 50%

Servo movement when the car is stopped

If steering is performed when the car is stopped, the servo will move substantially and will operate up to the limit position. In the AVCS mode, if steering is set to the neutral position, the servo will slowly return to the neutral position. This is di󱐯erent from ordinary operation, but is normal.

Running Adjustment

Actually drive the vehicle and adjust the gyro sensitivity.

[ When NORMAL mode ]

Drive the vehicle and adjust the gyro sensitivity to a position . If

sensitivity is too high, a steering will vibrate. Sensitivity is

lowered so that it may not vibrate.

The e󱐯ectiveness condition of a steering is adjusted by D/R or the

end point of a transmitter.

*When the vehicle is stopped, the maximum steering angle increases

as the gyro sensitivity is increased. This is because a control signal is applied from the gyro. This is different from the maximum steering angle when actually running.

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Unlike conventional radio control systems, the S.BUS system sends operating signals from the receiver to a gyro or other S.BUS compatible device by data communication. The S.BUS compatible device executes only those parts of this data for the channels set by itself. For this reason multiple servos can be connected to the same signal line.

The S.BUS system requires a dedicated S.BUS receiver and S.BUS servo (gyro, etc.).

S.BUS System

Outside force