{"id":42,"date":"2026-08-30T20:07:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T20:07:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=42"},"modified":"2026-08-30T20:14:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T20:14:34","slug":"the-short-manual","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=42","title":{"rendered":"The short manual"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.9021739130434783;width:350px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture1.jpg 801w, https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture1-767x403.jpg 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal was to develop an electronic timer for free flight models F1A\/B\/C\/Q\/H that anyone can make for themselves without being expert on electronics. The only soldering you will need to make is the connections to the servos, switches and battery connector. For the timer I chouse the <strong>Heltec Mesh Node T096<\/strong> that has an nRF52840 microcontroller + GPS + LoRa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"762\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture2-762x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7446428571428572;width:417px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture2-762x1024.jpg 762w, https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture2-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture2-768x1031.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture2.jpg 956w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Timer is set trough the onscreen many navigating with the push of the one user button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"497\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.245;width:498px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture3.png 497w, https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture3-300x241.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The device itself is about 15 grams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also charge the 1s LiPo battery from the USB-C port. The red diode will be on while charging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Important: Power to the servos must be provided directly from the battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pin assignment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>P1.04 \u2013 Rudder servo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>P1.02 \u2013 Elevator servo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>P1.06 \u2013 Left Wing servo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>P1.07 \u2013 Right Wing servo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>P1.05 \u2013 Servo 5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>P1.03 \u2013 Hook servo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>P0.04 \u2013 Switch for hook front position (poll to ground to activate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>P0.27 \u2013 Switch for hook open position (poll to ground to activate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>P0.07 \u2013 I left an input for an external RDT (poll to ground to activate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setting the timer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you first click the user button the setting many will appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"567\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.703448275862069;width:247px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture5.jpg 567w, https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture5-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The navigation is simple:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Short click will select the next item on the current many<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long click will enter or change the selected item depending on the many<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Towing settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6827586206896552;width:244px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture6.jpg 560w, https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture6-300x178.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initial \u2013 the servos position when you power on the timer (hook is set to open position)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Straight \u2013 the servos position for straight tow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Circle \u2013 the servos position for circle tow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zoom \u2013 the servos position when your hook is open ready for launch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Initial settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7013888888888888;width:245px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture7.jpg 560w, https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture7-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Initial, Straight, Circle, Zoom and DT Settings you can modify the values for the 5 servos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"571\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.66;width:249px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture8.jpg 571w, https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture8-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The value for servos is 0 to 255. 128 is the center position of the servo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">0 to 255 corresponds to PWM signal of 800 to 2200 \u00b5s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Launch settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"571\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6711409395973154;width:249px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture9.jpg 571w, https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture9-300x179.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"571\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6938775510204083;width:249px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture10.jpg 571w, https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture10-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are 5 different positions during the Launch phase. They are executing in the order 1 to 5. If you do not need 5 just set the time to 0 for the ones you do not need. The time for launch phases can be adjusted 1\/10 of a second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6733333333333333;width:251px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture11.jpg 576w, https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture11-300x179.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flight settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"573\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6556291390728477;width:250px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture12.jpg 573w, https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture12-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"573\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6891891891891893;width:250px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture13.jpg 573w, https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture13-300x178.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The flight phases are executed after the launch. The difference here is that the time settings is in seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hook settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7310344827586206;width:251px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture14.jpg 576w, https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture14-300x173.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you can set the open\/close delay of the hook and the servo position for open\/close hook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GPS\/RDT Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"561\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture15-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6666666666666667;width:245px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture15-1.jpg 561w, https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture15-1-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you can set the key, this is a 9-digit number that will ensure that only you can activate the DT via the handheld device that needs to have the same key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"561\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.678082191780822;width:245px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture16.jpg 561w, https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture16-300x179.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure to chouse an random number, I think 9-digits are enough to ensure nobody else uses the same key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GPS interval is in seconds, I will chouse 10 to 20 seconds because if you transmit the position every second the battery will be drained faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Servo settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"566\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture17.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.703448275862069;width:247px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture17.jpg 566w, https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture17-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you can toggle servo reverse on\/off<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Handheld device<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the GPS receiver and DT I chouse <strong>Seeed SenseCAP Card Tracker T1000-E<\/strong>, device that is based on the same microcontroller, has GPS and LoRa and it is wary well packed with integrated battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.882608695652174;width:433px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture18.jpg 325w, https:\/\/fftimer.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Picture18-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the device is on the green led will be on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you press the button the signal for DT is sent. Press and hold the button for a second to be sure that the model will DT. The device is sending the signal every 0.2 seconds while pressed, if some signal is not received the second will be for sure. While the devise is sending DT signal the red led is on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To turn off the devise hold the button for more than 5 seconds and then let go. If the led is turned off the device is also.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For tracking the model, you must have an android phone and install the Free_GPS.apk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What you need<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the timer you will need <strong>Heltec Mesh Node T096<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/heltec.org\/project\/t096\/\">https:\/\/heltec.org\/project\/t096\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download the firmware <strong>F1A_Timer_Heltec_T096.ino.uf2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or for mechanical hook <strong>F1A_Timer_Heltec_T096_Mechanical_Hook.ino.uf2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or for F1B\/C\/Q <strong>F1BCQ_Timer_Heltec_T096.ino.uf2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/c.gmx.com\/@1246121851776669268\/r2Ik5lJJbj2Odaz9-rThdA\">https:\/\/c.gmx.com\/@1246121851776669268\/r2Ik5lJJbj2Odaz9-rThdA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter the DFU mode by double clicking the reset button and copy the firmware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the Hand held you will need <strong>Seeed SenseCAP Card Tracker T1000-E<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/SenseCAP-Card-Tracker-T1000-E-for-Meshtastic-p-5913.html?srsltid=AfmBOor8kQ7Y9p6IuAekNdY7KtEljJJSyY9LMntEuMbNLDR3SsbSVxgA\">https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/SenseCAP-Card-Tracker-T1000-E-for-Meshtastic-p-5913.html?srsltid=AfmBOor8kQ7Y9p6IuAekNdY7KtEljJJSyY9LMntEuMbNLDR3SsbSVxgA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download the firmware <strong>Handheld_GPR_RDT_Seeed_SensCAP_T1000-e.ino.uf2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/c.gmx.com\/@1246121851776669268\/r2Ik5lJJbj2Odaz9-rThdA\">https:\/\/c.gmx.com\/@1246121851776669268\/r2Ik5lJJbj2Odaz9-rThdA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter the DFU mode and copy the firmware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wiki.seeedstudio.com\/sensecap_t1000_e\">https:\/\/wiki.seeedstudio.com\/sensecap_t1000_e<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the phone you will need to install <strong>Free_GPS.apk<\/strong> for connecting to the handheld and use the GPS tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/c.gmx.com\/@1246121851776669268\/r2Ik5lJJbj2Odaz9-rThdA\">https:\/\/c.gmx.com\/@1246121851776669268\/r2Ik5lJJbj2Odaz9-rThdA<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The goal was to develop an electronic timer for free flight models F1A\/B\/C\/Q\/H that anyone can make for themselves without being expert on electronics. 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