Go Back  R/C Tech Forums > General Forums > Rookie Zone
steering dual rate >

steering dual rate

Community
Wiki Posts
Search

steering dual rate

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-09-2003 | 09:31 PM
  #1  
wAyneswOrld's Avatar
Thread Starter
Tech Rookie
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 15
Default steering dual rate

anyone can enlighten me as to wat this is and how i can use it...........

i own an MX-3 and have no idea what the D/R function is for.

thanks.
wAyneswOrld is offline  
Old 02-10-2003 | 06:47 AM
  #2  
Claydoh's Avatar
Tech Regular
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 402
From: being there
Default

Dual rate is the total amount of travel both left and right. On a big sweeping track, you might turn it down to 80% so that you don't over steer the car. On a tight track, you would need more travel so you would set it higher.
Claydoh is offline  
Old 02-10-2003 | 07:23 AM
  #3  
wAyneswOrld's Avatar
Thread Starter
Tech Rookie
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 15
Default

thanks for your reply claydoh........

then how is that different from EPA, or end point adjustments..... which is also a function on my TX???

cheers.........
wAyneswOrld is offline  
Old 02-11-2003 | 04:52 PM
  #4  
Claydoh's Avatar
Tech Regular
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 402
From: being there
Default

EPA is the limit you set for each direction of travel by the servo. On my car, the servo can turn 82% to the left before it hits the steering block stop. If I left it at 100% it'll wear on the gears and parts trying to turn farther than it can. The dual rate of 100% would mean that you are turning the full value of the EPA. And don't worry if the Left is 82% and the right is 77% or something. Few cars are symmetrical.
Claydoh is offline  
Old 02-11-2003 | 06:09 PM
  #5  
wAyneswOrld's Avatar
Thread Starter
Tech Rookie
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 15
Default enlightened!

hmmmm....... i see now......

thanks so much for your help!
wAyneswOrld is offline  
Old 02-11-2010 | 01:59 AM
  #6  
Tech Adept
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 239
Default

Old thread dug up!

On my TRF416 I m finding that the car is way too glitchy, a small movement on the wheel will cause the car to jump all over the place.

Should I be using the steering dual rate function to limit this? To my understanding the steering dual rate will also reduce my turning circle?

What I want to achieve is the same amount of steering, but just at a slower speed.

My radio is the Airtronics MX-3FHSS.

Thanks!
rnd_tang is offline  
Old 04-08-2010 | 07:36 PM
  #7  
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 786
Default

Replying to a reply to an old thread ...

You want to use the EXPO function which changes the rate at which input movements around the center translate into arm throw.
mthird is offline  
Old 04-09-2010 | 12:55 AM
  #8  
Tech Adept
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 239
Default

Heh, thanks mthird. I'll give it a go when I get home.

Cheers.
rnd_tang is offline  
Old 04-11-2010 | 09:48 PM
  #9  
RC Dad's Avatar
Tech Master
iTrader: (26)
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,355
From: Bismarck
Default

Agree with mthird. A little negative expo (-25%) is very helpful to take the 'jumpiness' out of minor steering corrections.
RC Dad is offline  
Old 11-06-2010 | 10:30 PM
  #10  
Photocycler's Avatar
Tech Master
iTrader: (37)
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,226
From: Pacific Northwest
Default

So does this mean if I have my DR set to 90% I am not getting full steering? another wards will my buggy not turn as tight with DR set to lower then 100%

I thought it just numbed the sensitivity of the the steering?
Photocycler is offline  
Old 11-07-2010 | 03:35 PM
  #11  
Tech Champion
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,342
Default

Originally Posted by Photocycler
So does this mean if I have my DR set to 90% I am not getting full steering? another wards will my buggy not turn as tight with DR set to lower then 100%

I thought it just numbed the sensitivity of the the steering?
Your first paragraph is correct. Reduces total turning and sensitivity by the amount you turn it down. (assuming there is no steering bottoming out or travel limiting at 100% to start with)
Dave H is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.