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RE: Spektrum DX-7 - 6/11/2008 11:37:05 PM

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Were you attempting to rebind when this occurred? I don't have a DX7 so I'm going by what I've learned thru the various forums. Is it behaving this way because it is still bound? (before attempting new bind) Remember that model memory #x is always bound the same way, the bind ID does not change . All you are doing is changing the programming.

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RE: Spektrum DX-7 - 6/12/2008 12:16:37 AM

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The bind plug has to be plugged into the receiver to the battery port, or to a 3 wire charge plug that is in turn plugged into the battery port. When the bind plug is inserted, adn the power is turned on to the receiver, the lights will then blink

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RE: Spektrum DX-7 - 6/12/2008 1:10:46 AM

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I think my problem is that I plugged the binding plug into a 2 wire circuit at the on/off switch. I wondered at the time, because the binding plug has wires in position 1 and 3 and the wire I connected to had wires in position 1 and 2. I thought what is this going to do with a 1 wire connection. Thanks a lot for all your input. I'll try again this coming weekend.

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RE: Spektrum DX-7 - 9/5/2008 6:55:03 AM

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I am so sad. I just lost my favorite plane and need help. My transmitter states dx6i on the front and was purchased about four months ago. I was told that it had the SAME EXACT range as the dx7. Is this true or not, I read contradicting info...

I was out 200 yards and it froze, then regained control about 2 seconds later. I thought it might be a fluke as I have had 50-100 perfect flights in the past. But it did happen a min or two later in a dive resulting in a destroyed fuse and wings.

I was using two lipos and was just 5 mins into the first flight of day. The batteries were chaged the day before each one has 1000 mah 2 cel batteries thru a safe-fly sports regulator - switch combo. Used batteries seperate and each ran it fine. Had output set at 6 volts for each battery. running 5625 MG hitec digitals.

Would I be safer with two a123 batteries...

Manual says if volts decrease below 3.8 volts a brown out can occure causing this 2 seconds outage while it rebinds. I will check the voltage drop under different circumstances tomorrow but really shocked so much extra batteries totalling 2000 mah charged the day before could ever drop that much!

I ran a range check on systems after crash. At around 110 ft it became sparatic (using the range check - voltage reducer via trainer toggle), more so over heavy use.

Most importantly did I get taken buying the dx6i??? Is it really a shorter range tx then the dx7...

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RE: Spektrum DX-7 - 9/5/2008 7:06:20 AM

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One other major point, my entire fuse was covered in carbon fiber cloth 2.5 oz and epoxy...

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RE: Spektrum DX-7 - 9/5/2008 12:48:50 PM

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Clay

Sorry for your loss, but I think you hit the nail on the head with your last post, radio waves have problems travelling through Carbon cloth, go to the Glider section on RCU and you will get the advice you need.

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RE: Spektrum DX-7 - 9/5/2008 2:39:24 PM

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Yep, with carbon you need to find a way to get the antennas outside the fuselage. Also check in the Jet forums.

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RE: Spektrum DX-7 - 9/9/2008 6:17:29 AM

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Hey guys,

I have a Dx7 Helicopter version and was wondering how can I set my retracts for an airplane? I am about to phurchase an all ready built plane (P-51 Mustang!!). For the reciever I will be throwing in an ar6200. I know how to work the dx7, but I still dont know how to set retracts for the plane. If some one can help me step by step that would be awesome!

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RE: Spektrum DX-7 - 9/9/2008 7:10:14 AM

RC David

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Clay,

To answer your question... I don't know if you got "taken" by buying a DX6 but it "IS" a shorter range system. It's designed for PARK FLYERS and the TX runs on only 4 AA (4.8-6V) batteries. I'd say 200 yards is definitely stretching the limit.

If you like to fly at a distance I highly recommend getting a DX7 which is advertised as "FULL RANGE" and operates at 9.6-12V.

Dave

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RE: Spektrum DX-7 - 9/9/2008 7:55:24 PM

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Question: if I have to REBIND my TX and my plane's receiver... will it effect the mixs, expo's ect. that were set prior to it "acting up"?

I tried to search the for the topic but came up short.... I've already accidentally hit Model reset and lost what my 3d instructor had dialed in!!

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RE: Spektrum DX-7 - 9/9/2008 8:37:43 PM

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Binding has no effect on the program its self.

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RE: Spektrum DX-7 - 9/9/2008 8:41:49 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: XxOoCoBrAoOxX

Hey guys,

I have a Dx7 Helicopter version and was wondering how can I set my retracts for an airplane? I am about to phurchase an all ready built plane (P-51 Mustang!!). For the reciever I will be throwing in an ar6200. I know how to work the dx7, but I still dont know how to set retracts for the plane. If some one can help me step by step that would be awesome!

The only genuine diffrence in the Heli and plane versions is the spring installed on the throttle/collective. The plane has detents, where the heli is smooth. If you set up a plane using the fixed wing fomat in the programming then the gear channel on the AR7000 will be set be default to function with the gear switch. Setting a plane up with a heil program would likely require a mix to funtion properly.

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RE: Spektrum DX-7 - 9/9/2008 11:00:04 PM

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ORIGINAL: RC David

Clay,

To answer your question... I don't know if you got "taken" by buying a DX6 but it "IS" a shorter range system. It's designed for PARK FLYERS and the TX runs on only 4 AA (4.8-6V) batteries. I'd say 200 yards is definitely stretching the limit.

If you like to fly at a distance I highly recommend getting a DX7 which is advertised as "FULL RANGE" and operates at 9.6-12V.

Dave

No it is NOT a short range system -it is a full range system.
the battery pack in the DX7 has no bearing on range orpower
There IS however a very strong feeling amongst some that there must be a relationship-
Not so - the new 2.4 digital stuff has regulators to set operating voltages down at levels similar to the DX6i. Ther are "park flyer" rx 6100/6100e) whch are recommended to use only at short distances but the DSM2 type TX ( DX6i is one of these will fly full range.

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