Is it possible to use channels above 8 for mode settings

[Paul-H]

Hi all

Using Pixhawk and Mission Planner is it possible to use channels above 8 for mode setting, Channels 5,6 & 8 are normally used but as my radio had 10 channels I would like to be able to use channels 9&10 for mode setting g as well, is it possible, if it is were are the settings hidden in mission planner.

Thanks for any help with this

Paul

[Powernumpty]

It seems Channel five is mode (in ';Copter) but there is now greater flexibilty for higher channels.
http://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-rc-transmitter-flight-mode-configuration.html?highlight=mode%20channel

Not sure if this helps
http://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/channel-7-and-8-options.html

"Auxiliary Function Switches

This article shows how to set up which features are invoked from the transmitter's auxiliary function switches (Up to/including AC3.2.1 you could only set the Channel 7 and 8 options, From AC3.3 you can set options for channels 7 - 12)."

[Paul-H]

Channel five is for the normal flight modes and works fine with my 6 way switch

Channel Six is reserved for trim options

Channels seven and eight can be assigned to specific functions like RTL and Land

The instructions appear to imply that in v3.3 channels above 8 can also be assigned to functions, but I cannot find them.

Mind you I can';t get them to work the AUX functions either so its probably just me.

[Powernumpty]

I think I did read a post on that "can';t find upper channels" specifically, hopefully it will give in to a search or someone else will chip in.

[Fletch]

i know with the taranis you mix a few switches but keep them on CH7

Peter King does this