Thanks for the input. I use a v-tail mixer (GWS 200 step) and mechanical aileron differential, so i should still be able to keep differential ailerons and i set the elevator differential by adjusting the end points (ATV) of that channel.

I was planning on putting the gyro on the aileron channel before the mixer

Sure, then just adjust the ATV or dual rates for the aileron to adjust roll rates.
I have a DX7 on the plane in the video here:
http://www.mycoolrc.com/gyro/controlthrows.html
It allows me to go above 100% on the dual rates so it affects the endpoints for that channel. Look starting at 4:30
You will see an example of 100% and 125% dual rates and how the roll rates are affected. If you were to look at the difference on the ground, you would not really see any or much difference in difflection of the aileron.

Thanks heaps Melnic! wow, the origidig thread creator, respect!

So each gyro does have a maximum roll rate, and turning the aileron channel's throw as high as it will go allows you to achieve the max possible roll rate. Even on my crappy hobbyking T6a i can adjust the throws to 120%, so that should work out great with my setup.

I'm leaning towards an esky 0704b, only 15 bucks delivered from ebay and it has rate and HH mode, and can be set from the transmitter.

Just be careful. I think there are some posts earlier back about Mixers and Certain gyros being jittery. I may be wrong but I think the 704B is one of them. See if you can find it.

what exactly does the mixer do? just takes multiple input signals and combines them before sending one signal out to a servo? is it necessary to have one to use a gyro with alerons?

Originally Posted by termeric

what exactly does the mixer do? just takes multiple input signals and combines them before sending one signal out to a servo? is it necessary to have one to use a gyro with alerons?

Mixer is for dealing with elevons. Look up the multiplex funjet.
Having a mixer allows you to hook up the gyro to just one control axis. Mixer then turns an aileron input into 2 different changes to the 2 elevon servos.

You don't need an onboard mixer to put a gyro on a plane if you have a simple 4 channel setup.
See this:
http://www.mycoolrc.com/gyro/indexnew.html

ESKY 704 + GWS V-Tail mixer is foolproof. I have two mixers.

Originally Posted by chatch15117

ESKY 704 + GWS V-Tail mixer is foolproof. I have two mixers.

Just to verify, Is that the 704 B, A or regular(Silver w/ blue label)?

Dillzio mentioned the B version.

Originally Posted by Melnic

Just to verify, Is that the 704 B, A or regular(Silver w/ blue label)?

Dillzio mentioned the B version.

http://www.hobby-wing.com/gyro-ek2-0704.html

http://www.xheli.com/ek2-0704.html

http://www.hobbypartz.com/ek2-0704.html

It's the regular rate gyro. I'd assume both would work because E-SKY would most likely reuse the circuit in the HH version

http://www.mycoolrc.com/gyro/switchprogramming.html

That video page helped me a lot. I bought my gyro from the hobbypartz link when they were in stock. I paid $19.

How about the Titan 720? Will that suit my needs?
It seems to do everything the esky 704B does with the added bonus of having all square sides for easier mounting in aircraft.

Also, about affixing the gyro?
I know velcro is a no-no, but has anyone tried 3m dual lock tape?

I've tried velcro vs 3M dual lock for aerial photography with my keychain video camera, and dual-lock seemed to eliminate all of the vibration and give much clearer images.

I use a spot of hot glue. If you like crashing nose first on landings you may need something stronger.

Have you used 3M dual-lock?
Strength is not an issue, it's much stronger than velcro, and I think its design may actually dampen any vibrations

On foam, I epoxy something like a sheet of plastic or wood. Then use 3m indoor/outdoor foam tape. 1 or 2 layers.

I might have a re look at how I secured the gyro after this.

i cut a cube of the foam that came in the gyro box and glued the back of the gyro to it. then i glued the bottom of that cube to the plane.