KAVAN Long sticks - Installation manual

Introduction

Tuning long control stick tops with aluminium anodised body and CNC-machined centre section for KAVAN V20 and V15 transmitters or FrSky alternatives. They have a built-in two or three-position switch and push button. They will allow precise and easy switching of flight modes, on/off mixes, or even landing gear extension/retraction without having to drop the stick and "fumble" for the right switch.

Installation

1. Disassemble the original stick you want to replace.
   1. Remove the handle using a 2mm hex key.
   2. Remove the stick from the gimbal using a 5mm wrench.
2. Remove the core from the new stick and apply a threadlocker.
3. Install the new core onto the gimbal.
4. Remove the battery compartment cover and the battery.
5. Unscrew the rear case of the radio with a 2.5mm hex key. Caution: Be careful not to damage the antenna wires.
6. Thread the stick cables through the gimbal.
7. Secure the tuning stick on the gimbal using a 1.5mm hex key.
8. Solder the wires of the stick according to the schematic below using a micro soldering iron.
9. Bind the wires together with a zip tie. Make sure the gimbal moves freely and cut the excess zip tie.
10. Double-check that the gimbal and switches move freely.
11. Put the rear cover back on and tighten the 4 screws with a 2.5mm hex key.
12. Insert and plug in the battery, and put on the battery compartment cover.
13. In the ETHOS interface, create and set up the new switches.

Setting up the switches

1. Turn on the radio.
2. Navigate to System → Hardware → Pots/Sliders settings.
3. Enable the External pot 1 (Ext1 - left gimbal) or External pot 2 (Ext2 - right gimbal).
4. Navigate to Switches settings.
5. Select the SK (left gimbal) or SL (right gimbal) switch and set it to Momentary.
6. Navigate to Logic switches.
7. Create a new logic switch.
8. Name it R↑ using the multifunction knob.
9. Set the source by flipping the switch forwards/upwards.
10. Set Value to 20 %.
11. Set Function to A > X.
12. Create another logic switch and name it R→.
13. Set Function to |A| < X.
14. Set the source by flipping the switch to the middle position.
15. Set Value to 20 %.
16. (If 3-position) Create the last logic switch and name it R↓
17. Set Function to A < X.
18. Set the source by flipping the switch backwards/downwards.
19. Set Value to -20 %
20. Check if all the switches are working correctly.
21. You are now ready to roll.

Video tutorial

If you're not feeling confident enough after reading these steps, please follow our video tutorial.