Spectrum RX Problems. Please Help!
 

Hi,
I just purchased a Spectrum AR6000 rx. I also bought a new bl motor and esc. When I attempted to bind the reciver to my DX6 transmitter, following the instructions in the instructions guide, the rx light flashed orange, then when i turned on the tx holding the bind button on the back it flashed green. Then when the button on the back of the tx was still flashing the rx orange light turned off(stopped flashing). Then a few seconds later the light on the bind button turned off. I then let go of it figuring the bind wasa success. Then I turned everything off and removed the bind plug. I then set up the esc into the thr spot and tried to turn the rx and tx on to try the new motor out. Then I pluged the battery into the esc and then proceeded to turn the tx on, like I always did with my other AR6000. The light usually comes on in about 3 seconds and then everything works. Well, this time the reciever light didnt come on. Figuring that the bind was a dud, I attempted to rebind the rx to the tx. When I set everything up like previously, the rx light flashed for about 2 seconds and then turned off before i had a chance to turn on the tx with the bind button depressed. When the button was depressed it turned offafter about 15 seconds. when let go it would come on solid green.
Then I attempted to start the motor using my other rx the is in another plane I have that is currently flying(it has another AR6000 in it, it came bound to the tx). When I tried to run the motor that rx didnt work either. Now I am really confused. Then I plugged everything back how it was in the firstplace and the rx didnt work.
Now I am stuck with two non-working rx's, one that worked previously and one that is unused. I am currently flightless.
Please help, I am thourougly confused,
Spamman127

RE: Spectrum RX Problems. Please Help!
 

I figured out the porblem, and the answer is not good. Looks like I bought a receiver that couldnt handle the voltage of my battery. Unfortunatly i fried both my recivers with too much voltage. looks like ill have to try to replace them. I hope H-L will take the new one back.

RE: Spectrum RX Problems. Please Help!
 

I'm sorry to hear of your problem. Did you plug your main flight battery directly into the receiver?

Receivers and servos are normally designed to operate on 4.8-6.0 volts. This applies to non-Spektrum receivers as well. The BEC in the speed controller regulates the voltage from the flight battery down to a level that is safe for the receiver.

Good luck with H-L.

- Jeff

RE: Spectrum RX Problems. Please Help!
 

Well when i thought this might be a case of over voltage the first thing i did was to look at the ar6000 stats. what i found is that spectrums run on a 3.5-9.6v range. the speed control i am using on the ne motor i got is a jeti eco 12. The details i found on this esc is that the bec supplies 5v to the reciever and servos. In light of these new details i am confused once more. if someone can help explain/diagnose my problem that would be great.

RE: Spectrum RX Problems. Please Help!
 

Spamman127,
Disconnect your speed control from the receiver (throttle channel). Connect a 4.8V receiver pack to your receiver via a switch harness with the binding plug. Turn on the receiver pack and your receiver light should come on (blinking). Now, turn on the transmitter while holding the binding button down. The receiver light should continue blinking for a few seconds, then turn to a solid light (indicating you are bound). Let go of the bind button on the transmitter and confirm that the servos are working by moving the transmitter sticks. Everything should work but the throttle. Now, power down the receiver pack, and disconnect it and the binding plug .... you can leave the transmitter on (throttle closed), and plug your speed control back into the receiver (throttle channel). Plug in your motor pack, and the system should arm and you should see a solid light on the receiver.
Ed

RE: Spectrum RX Problems. Please Help!
 

spam,

be very carefull doing that if the throttle channel is reversed the motor could start at full throttle, take the prop off while doing this to be safe.




bassman

RE: Spectrum RX Problems. Please Help!
 

Well, i dont have a reciever pack, what should i do instead?

I'll be sure to do that thanks.


Spamman

RE: Spectrum RX Problems. Please Help!
 

Maybe you could borrow one. You could also solder a usable substitute from 4 flashlight batteries in series...... if you have a spare lead that will plug into your receiver's battery port.
Ed