Advice on needed radio
12-17-2018, 06:38 AM
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Advice on needed radio
I recently bought an e flite mini convergence not realizing I can't use my Spektrum DX7 with it.
So do I go with a DX 6 E for economics?
Or I have been looking at the ix 12 which is a lot more money.
I doubt I would ever use the android based portion of it but u never know.
I also wonder when a new version will be out or how much I would use (guess I'm the only one who can answer that question) the 12 as I don't fly like I used to but still do occasionally.
There, clear as mud all opinions would be appreciated.
Thanks
So do I go with a DX 6 E for economics?
Or I have been looking at the ix 12 which is a lot more money.
I doubt I would ever use the android based portion of it but u never know.
I also wonder when a new version will be out or how much I would use (guess I'm the only one who can answer that question) the 12 as I don't fly like I used to but still do occasionally.
There, clear as mud all opinions would be appreciated.
Thanks
12-17-2018, 11:14 AM
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I don't understand why you think your DX7 is not usable?
I know the info says you need a DSMX transmitter, but to the best of my knowledge all DSMX receivers are backwards compatible with DSM2. I also believe that your DX7 can be upgrades to DSMX by HH, if it's the first generation DX7.
Pete
I know the info says you need a DSMX transmitter, but to the best of my knowledge all DSMX receivers are backwards compatible with DSM2. I also believe that your DX7 can be upgrades to DSMX by HH, if it's the first generation DX7.
Pete
12-17-2018, 12:23 PM
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I just looked at two new E-Flite manuals and both state the need for a DSM2/DSMX transmitter. I forget if the JR cased DX7 is one of these. Someone will know if it was the original DX6 for park flyers that was DSM and the DX7, DX6i etc was DSM2, for full range in which case you are ok
bob
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12-17-2018, 03:14 PM
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Your DX7 can bind to a DSM or DSM2 receiver. You're good to go!
Only the original DX6 was pre DSM2.
Also, your DX7 can still be upgraded to DSMX AFAIK, but you would lost the old DSM protocol for the old AR6000 receivers.
Pete
Only the original DX6 was pre DSM2.
Also, your DX7 can still be upgraded to DSMX AFAIK, but you would lost the old DSM protocol for the old AR6000 receivers.
Pete
12-19-2018, 04:45 AM
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Hey guys thanks for the help.
I must have been standing to close or not holding the bind button when I turned the radio on.
Tried it again last night and they bound together right quick.
Even flew it a bit in the multirotor position.
The plane seems to want to fly backwards in multirotor.
Even trimmed all the way forward I have to give it forward stick to get it to hover...
Thoughts????
I must have been standing to close or not holding the bind button when I turned the radio on.
Tried it again last night and they bound together right quick.
Even flew it a bit in the multirotor position.
The plane seems to want to fly backwards in multirotor.
Even trimmed all the way forward I have to give it forward stick to get it to hover...
Thoughts????
12-19-2018, 08:01 AM
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Yes, many of us have found that the transmitter has to be a few feet away when binding
i don’t think you have told us what multi rotor you have but could be way out of trim or adjustment or could the channel be reversed?
Merry Christmas
bob
i don’t think you have told us what multi rotor you have but could be way out of trim or adjustment or could the channel be reversed?
Merry Christmas
bob
12-19-2018, 08:07 AM
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My mistake. You did tell us a mini convergence. I don’t know anything about this but make sure all your settings follow as in the manual. Also was this a BNF with Spektrum receiver or. pNP with some other brand receiver. If all Spektrum you could call Horizon for help but wait time will probably long this time of the year
regards
bob
regards
bob
12-19-2018, 01:11 PM
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Do no bind on a metal or conductive surface (pickup bed (even with a plastic cargo mat in it is bad), bleachers, mirror, metal table, etc.)
Do not bind on wet concrete or grass, either.
Merry Christmas
Andy
12-19-2018, 02:30 PM
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12-19-2018, 02:39 PM
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You'd have to contact Product Service now, to see if it's still possible. It was $75 back in the day.
You're in the USA? http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/...service-center
Andy
You're in the USA? http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/...service-center
Andy
12-19-2018, 03:04 PM
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Thank You Andy , I will check with them to see if the upgrade is still available . I have 3 DX 7s , one for my electric planes , one for my glow/gas planes , and a spare brand new in the box one for just in case I break one of them . I think if it's still available I'll have the NIB one upgraded . Merry Christmas .
