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Let’s go to the Tab labeled “Logging”. This is the section that you set what you want to record. I would suggest
on a new airplane you would set to record all you can and set the “Sample Frequency” to much higher sample
rate so you don’t miss any information. Maybe 5 or 10Hz but notice the recording time will be only about one
flight if sample everything at 10Hz. Of course I would suggest that the first 3-4 flights are of 2 min duration. This
will keep you from wasting time if it’s not “just right”.
Another solution to getting more “Data Time” is to sample at high rates such as 10Hz but to reduce the items to
sample. Experienced folks have told me that sampling Current, Battery Voltage, RPM and % Throttle should
suffice. Do note, logging data could slow down the main function of the ESC that is controlling the motor so high
sampling rates could slow down ESC response/effectiveness.
“Logged Data” Click “Download Logged Data” and save the data to a folder on your computer then click “Clear
Logged Data” to make room for more recording.
Fig 7.
Another example of using increased sample rates is to fine tune individual maneuvers. The example below is
from Mr. Peter Germann fine tuning his Wingover by looking at the time it took the aircraft to complete the
maneuver (3.6 sec @ a sample rate of 5Hz). Of course this could have a direct correlation to overhead tension if
the airplane became slack on the line; current would also vary. As you start looking at the data more and more
creative uses will become evident.
Fig 8.