Your Futaba T6K transmitter programming can be updated easily online. When functions are added or improved, the
update le can be downloaded from our website.
For more information, check out web site for FAQ regarding updating this product.
*The display screen is an example. The screen depends on the PC. T6K screens are subject to change without notice.
T6K Software update manual
Required for update (Purchase separately)
CIU-3 or CIU-2
(optional)
DSC cord
(for updates of 4PV optional)
or
CGY750/GY701/GY520
Extensions (optional)
(Access is possible by the web)
PC
Preparations
Install the driver for the CIU-3/CIU-2 onto your PC.
1.
When the CIU-3 is first connected to the PC, once the CIU-3 is connected to the PC, download the
recommended driver software Using Windows Vista, the "Found New Hardware Wizard" window
appears on the screen. Click "Locate and install driver software".
When the CIU-2 is rst connected to the PC; the “Found New Hardware Wizard” window appears on the
screen. Install the drivers download from local Futaba Dealers Website.
USB Port
CIU-3 or CIU-2
Refer to the manual of the CIU-3/CIU-2 for further information.
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Updating procedure
Note: If the battery fully discharges during program
updating, updating will fail. When the remaining
battery capacity is 50% or less, always recharge
the battery before updating.
Download the zip le of the update data from our
1.
website or your local distribtor's website.
http://www.rc.futaba.co.jp
Futaba WEB site
Extract the zip le on your computer.
2.
Software
Download
/F Port
S.I
CIU-3 executable le
Update program
CIU-2 executable le
Connect as shown in the gure.
3.
USB
Port
T6K
PC
(Access is possible by the web)
DSC cord (for updates of 4PV optional)
or
CGY750/GY701/GY520
Extensions (optional)
CIU-3 or CIU-2
(optional)
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T6K
CIU-3;
4.
down the "END" and "+" button.
Turn on the transmitter power while pressing
CIU-3
2
1
Press the
and⊕ button next turn ON
END
1
CIU-3
CIU-2;
4.
pressing down the "END" button.
Turn on the transmitter power while
CIU-2
2
1
Press the
button next turn ON
END
CIU-2
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PCT6K
Start an executable le by a PC.
5.
CIU-3
Double-click
Write
CIU-2
CIU-3
CIU-2
T6K
OK
Wait for about 30 seconds - 3 minutes.
Don't turn o the power !
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PCT6K
Completed
Turn o the power switch of your T6K and
6.
remove the CIU-3/CIU-2.
Shut down the update
software.
Check the software version at [TX SETTING].
7.
+-
Turn off the power and then turn on the power
while pressing the + key and – key simultaneously.
(Setting is ended by power o.)
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Be sure to check the each function before use.
8.
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Error
If an error display appeared, the redo an update from the beginning.
1.
PCT6K
Don't disconnect or remove the battery from
the transmitter during the update.
It is possible that the transmitter can be damaged
if the battery is unplugged during the update.
In the case of a failed update, the transmitter may
not restart. In this situation, try the following steps
to retry the updating procedure:
1. Detach the battery from the transmitter.
2. Attach the battery to the transmitter while pressing
down the "END" button.
3. The update will start.
Even after the above steps, if the transmitter fails to
update or does not start, please have it serviced.
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8︓S.BUS2 Servo(Set of CH8)
7︓S.BUS2 Servo(Set of CH7)
T6K SOFTWARE UPDATE CHANGES
1M23N30305
This software updates or alters the functions and features noted below. The instructions and information that follow are meant as a supplement to the original instruction
manual that accompanied the T6K transmitter. Please refer to the original instruction manual where applicable, but replace the steps indicated below with these
instructions. Please note that the software update will be finalized the first time that the T6K is powered up, after the software has been applied. As such, it may require a
few moments before the Start screen appears.
Please check to ensure that the update has been installed.
1) Turn on the power switch with the + key and – key pressed in the power off state.
2) Confirm that the information in the display indicates the version numbers as noted above.
*T6K V2.0 can use the model data of a previously saved model data, automatically copying it over during the update. Model data from a T6K that has V2.0 installed cannot
be copied onto a T6K that has V1.0 still installed.
Addition of the channel 7 and channel 8
The previous T6K was a 6ch TX. 7-8 channels were added in V2.0.
*R3006SB doesn't have 7-8 channels ports. When using 7-8 channels, use an S.BUS/S.BUS2 function.
R3006SB
S.BUS2 port
(SB2/B)
(Version: 2.0)
< e.g. Airplane >< e.g. Multicopter >
R3006SB
1︓Aileron servo
2︓Elevator servo
3︓Throttle servo
3︓Motor controller
4︓Rudder servo
5︓Flap servo
6︓Aileron servo(2AIL)
HUB
Select the switch or volume of
CH7-8
7-8 channel is added to each menu.
SUB trimReverse
End pointTrainerFail safe
◆ Switch A
◆ Switch B
◆ Switch C
◆ Switch D
◆ VR
S.BUS2 port
(SB2/B)
Servo
HUB
Battery
Switch
7︓S.BUS2 servo(Set of CH7)
8︓S.BUS2 servo(Set of CH8)
Addition of a system version display
Additional display indicates the version numbers of the [TX SETTING].
+-
Turn on the power switch with the + key and – key pressed
in the power off state. The screen shown at the next appears.
To return to the home screen, turn off the power and then
turn the power back on without pressing the keys.
Version numbers
Addition of the timer vibrator indication of the
timer
Once the time is reached, the vibrator motor will turn on. The type of
vibration can be selected by the user.
"VIB" type
If the following types are selected, the
transmitter will vibrate during the time up.
TYP 1
TYP 2
TYP 3
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Addition of the MATRIX type of flight modes (Multicopter type only)
SWASWCFlight Mode
5 flight modes can be set to PRIORITY type. 9 flight modes can be set to MATRIX type.
◆ PRIORITY TYPE e.g. Setting 5 ight modes in MultiCopter Model Type
[PRIORITY] is select by
3 pages.
The mode change rate of
the multicopter control
Flight mode change
switch
CH6 sets the option to
change modes.
box (CH6 use)
◆ MATRIX TYPE e.g. Setting up the transmitter to operate the tilt of a camera using switches A and C.
Normal
F-Mode 1
F-Mode 2
F-Mode 3
F-Mode 4
[MATRIX] is select by
3 pages.
Camera tilt
control rate
Camera tilt
control rate
Activating CH6 and CH7
allows the functions to
control the camera angle.
Addition of the current sensor and voltage sensor function
Compatible with the SBS-01C (current sensor) and SBS-01V (voltage sensor).
[TLEMETRY] Page 2
SWASWC
CAMERA Servo Rate
CH6CH7
100100
10050
1000
50100
5050
500
0100
050
00
The SBS-01C can monitor and display
the in-flight current, voltage, and current
consumption of the drive battery.
The SBS-01V can monitor and display
the in-flight voltage of the drive battery.