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Tips for using the Joystick

  • Batteries should last about 2 hours.
  • Don’t let the batteries get too low, or you may have to re-synch the Cortex & Joystick
  • Joystick can be left off when tethered to Cortex using the USB A-A cable.
  • If things get too messed up, press and hold the “config” button until the LEDs flash, then turn off the Joystick. Connect it to the Cortex using the USB A-A cable, then turn on the Cortex (only) and wait for the units to re-synch.
  • User's Guide
  • Joystick Calibration Procedure

Cortex

Below are some helpful suggestions and links to resources for the Cortex

  • Split the motors between outputs 1-5 and 6-10 to avoid internal fuse problems
  • Connect only one motor to each of the speed control channels (1 and 10).  Connecting two motors to a single channel may cause problems.
  • The keyed edge of servo connector (white wire) goes towards center of Cortex.
  • Leave the battery adapter installed; disconnect at the powerpole connector.
  • Connect the 9V backup battery to avoid losing the synch with the Joystick and/or programming when the main battery voltage gets too low. Turning the unit off under good main battery conditions does not cause a loss of synch or programming.
  • User's Guide
  • Quickstart Guide
  • Solidworks Model 

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Soldering

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