E-Soar Maxx controlling author's MPX Heron during tests (Pete Houghton photo).
E-Soar MAXX - Pro template for F5J competition
E-Soar Maxx is an advanced template for F5J electric sailplanes with 6 servos + ESC. It's based on E‑Soar Plus, but with additional options specially for F5J competition.
Key features as follows (differences from E-Soar Plus are highlighted in red):
- Advanced mixing for F5J
- Key mixes adjustable in the air
- Flight timer
- Customisable control layout
- Full documentation
- Quick arming/disarming via smart switch (see note below)
- Choice of operating modes: Sport and Competition, easily switched on the field.
Additional features in Competition mode (all are optional):
- 30 second motor timer
- 10 second post-run timer
- Fast idle (to prevent unintended motor stop)
- Auto disarm at 30 seconds
The template includes a special 'CAL' mode for precise matching of control surface travels.
Note: E-Soar MAXX provides just a single 'smart switch' option for motor arming. It's quick and easy, but is better suited for more experienced flyers. Its sister template E-Soar Plus offers a choice of three arming methods including an ultra safe gesture based method, and will suit all skill levels.
Default control layout showing flight mode switches and mix adjusters. Layout is customisable.
Specifications
Application
For e-gliders with 6 servos + ESC
V-, T- or X-tail
Any stick mode
Reassignable controls
Flight modes
Cruise, Thermal, Speed
Power, Landing
Voice confirmation
In flight adjusters
Adjuster for aileron diff
Adjuster for crow compensation
Adjuster for motor/ele compensation
Crow functions
Crow/elev comp with curve
Aileron diff suppression
Reverse diff
Adjustable stick deadband
Motor
Safe arming system
Switched or variable motor control
Elevator compensation
Camber
Variable camber (Thermal mode)
Preset reflex (Speed mode)
Snapflap (any mode)
Extras in Competition mode
30-second motor timer
10-second post-run timer
Fast idle feature
Auto-disarm at 30 secs
Control surface calibration
Integrated 'CAL' mode
5-point balancing curve for flaps
Other
Integrated flight timer
E-Soar Maxx v1.0.0
Requirements:
FrSky transmitter with Ethos v1.4.7 or later
Downloads:
Contact
Feedback and queries are always welcome - I can be contacted here.