F eatures of GY A440
Set Contents
Connection
S.B US 3-axes Connection Example
S.B US Connection
Mounting to the Chassis
Name and Function of Each P ar t
S.BUS connectivity minimizes wiring. The GYA440
and GYA441 can be connected by one 3-way hub. The
aileron, e levator, and rudder servos a re output from
the gyro. Standards servos can also be used. When an
R6303SB is used the CH switching mode is set to group
7. The normal group 7 CH outputs are CH3, CH11, and
CH12. CH3 is the throttle channel and CH11/CH12 are
spare channels.
The transmitter function settings are shown below. A
total of 9 channels are used with 3-axes gyro control.
Function
GYA441
(Aileron)
GYA441
(Elevator)
GYA440
(Rudder)
Aileron CH1
Elevator CH2
Rudder CH4
2nd aileron CH6
2nd elevator CH9
Gyro sensitivity
(aileron)
CH5
Gyro sensitivity
(elevator)
CH7
Gyro sensitivity
(rudder)
CH8
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GAIN)(Digital
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function)
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LED
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Elev ator/Rudder
selector switch
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P or t 1 (S.BUS input/
Elev ator/Rudder servo
input)
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P or t 2 (Gyro sensitivity input)
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P or t 3 (Elev ator/Rudder servo output)
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Gyro direction
switch
Elevator(Rudder)
servo
Extension cord: (Black)
Accessory connector (Red)
GYA440
To port 3
To port 1
Elevator /Rudder CH
Gyro sensitivity CH
To port 2
Receiver
Gyro gain CH(Receiver)←connect→Port2(GYA440)
Remote gain effective. Trimmer(GYA440) becomes LIMIT.
Gyro gain CH(Receiver)←It does not connect→Port2(GYA440)
Remote gain is invalid. Trimmer(GYA440) becomes GAIN.
S.BUS Receiver
Elevator (Rudder) servo
Extension cord: (Black)
GYA440
To port 3
To port 1
S.BUS/S.BUS2 port
Controlled axis (pitch axis)
90°
Gyro
Sensor tape
Degrease and stick
Flat surface of the fuselage to which
sensor tape easily sticks
(Sensor tape does not stick to balsa)
Rudder servo
Elevator servo
GYA440
GYA441 (Sold separately)
GYA441 (Sold separately)
Aileron servo
S.BUS/S.BUS2 port
S.BUS Receiver
This is a three axes
connection example. The
aileron uses a GYA441 and
the receiver is an R6303SB.
< GYA440 elevator mounting >
The turning direction which fixes the
gyro can be any direction up to 360°
relative to the pitch axis.
< Elevator mounting >
< Rudder mounting >
Function Channel
Elevator CH2
Rudder CH4
Gyro sensitivity (Elevator) CH7
Gyro sensitivity (Rudder) CH8
At S.BUS/S.BUS2 operation, the channels are fixed as shown in the
table below. Match the transmitter channels to these.
GYA440 Ratings:
(Integrated sensor type rate gyro)
• Gyro sensor: MEMS vibrating structure gyro
• Operating voltage: DC4.0V to 8.4V
• Current drain: 30mA (excluding a servo)
• Operating temperature range: -10ºC to +45ºC
• Dimensions: 20.5 x 20.5 x 1 1.0mm (except protrusion)
• Weight: 3.7g
• Functions: (1) Gyro sensitivity trimmer, (2) Monitor LED, (3) CH change
elevator or rudder , (4) S.BUS/S.BUS2 compatibility , (5) Digital/Analog
servo function
Monitor LED display
Operation status Color Display Remarks
1. No serv o pulse /
sensor error
Red 3 flash
2. Start of initialization
Green Fast blink
3. End of initialization
Red/
Green/
Orange
Steady
light
Digital Analog
A VCS Red Red
Normal
Orange Green
4. T urn
Red/
Green
Fast blink
Right (Green)
Left (Red)
5. Neutral de viation
Orange Slow blink
When stick operated
6. Gyr o sensitivity zero
−
OFF
7. Switch s witching
Green One blink
Each switching
8
. Lo w Battery
Red One flash
When power drops to 3.8V
or less
• 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.
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GY A440
Mini screwdriver
Extension cord: (Black)
Extension cord: (Red)
Sensor tape
Magic strap (for c lamping the wiring)
W ARNING
Failure to follo w these safety precautions may result in severe injury
to yourself and other s.
Check that there is sufficient transmitter battery capacity for flight.
• Determine the operating time of the receiver , gyro, and servo battery in the adjust-
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Analog servos cannot be used while in "digital servo" mode.
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Do not operate the airplane and transmitter sticks f or about 3-5
seconds after turning on the GYA440 (When shared with the re-
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movements of the servo to the left and right (a little).
Always c heck the direction of operation of the gyro.
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Do not strike the gyro with a hard object. Do not drop it onto a con-
crete surface or other hard floor .
• The sensor may become damaged during strong impacts.
Do not use trims or mixing in A VCS mode.
• In the A VCS mode all corrections are made by the gyro. Therefore, if trimming and
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Do not use the GY A440 for applications other than RC airplanes.
•This gyro is designed for RC airplanes only . Do not use it for other applications.
Do not place gyr o near heating equipment (engine, motor, ESC,
battery , servo, etc.).
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tional issues.
Aileron control
(GYA441)
Rudder control
Elevator control
Servo
Mode
The gyro is very sensitive to vibration. Securely mount it with the included double-sided sponge tape at a position where vibration is
minimal and the gyro is perpendicular to the axis to be controlled. Since double-sided tape will not stick to balsa, make a smooth sur-
face by cementing a smooth plastic sheet. to the frame and securely attach the gyro with double-sided tape. Provide a surplus in the
wiring and bundle the wiring with the included magic strap so that it will not interfere with the rod.
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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.