Getting back in to flying from my old Futaba days and these Spectrum Tx really are a big change. You have made these videos so well my Fear is not being overwelmed. Thank you and appreciate your efforts and abilitys.
Thank you, Tim. I have been using Spektrum transmitters for a number of years now. This is, by far, the most informative and easy to understand video I have seen. I learned a lot. Well done!!!
Thanks so much for making this video. Wish I had had this about three years ago when I first got my DX-6, but better late than never. Lots of good info here and since it's a video and can review as needed!
Excellent presentation! The manual for the DX6 is NOT the easiest thing to navigate for the hobbiest new to computer radios. In fact, you probably saved me from binning my DX6 altogether and going back to a vintage radio.
This is the best video I watched on this transmitter. I got my transmitter programmed, got the servos reversed, and I'm ready to go smash $200 of micro technology into the ground! Seriously, I like your step by step approach. Thanks!
I aquired a second hand dx6 and a 170mm supercub. Waiting on new batteries now but this vid and all your vids are on point. Keep up the great work. I fly drones right now but am excited to fly my supercub soon
I have been using a DX6 for some time. This video has shown me a multitude of functions I did not know how to use. You present clearly and precisely which makes the functions easy to understand. Thanks I have learned a lot today and will now go over my model settings and try out some of the new functions I have learned today.
Yes very helpful, this was better than the how to video from "SPEKTRUM" - What made it better is that you had the camera up close to the "SCREEN" We could all follow along with our radios. Thanks 😎 • Cheers from the Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂
Hope you can help. Dx6/AR630. When I go to high rates, only one aileron increases throws. On low rates, they are both equal. New servos, no obstructions. Thanks.
Larry: I can think of a few things to try. First, doublecheck that you have selected the correct aileron set up for your model in the computer memory, and that the ailerons are for sure in the correct ports on the receiver. Next, try setting everything up in a new, vacant model in your transmitter. In other words, if you have this model in, say, model #8, find an unused model and set everything up there. Sometimes there are "artifacts" and weird items in the memory that can cause problems. Finally, check the percentage of throw for the ailerons in both high and low rates. You can do this by moving the stick to extreme right and left positions and ensure that the transmitter shows 100% of the throw. Sometimes this can get set to a lower value which will inhibit the full throw of the servo. Good luck! Tim
Hell Tim. I'm new to your channel. I like seeing the how-to videos, especially for Spektrum technology. I post how-to vids and reviews as well and find they're the most popular. I watched your video on Elevons for newbies and learned how to set them up. Thanks.
1. When naming a new model, I delete the number that it automatically puts in front of the model name. I clear the whole line and put the manufacturer's name followed by the name of the aircraft. This allows me to go into model utilities and sort my models by manufacturer and name without having a number that makes no sense at the beginning. 2. I never turn the travel below 100% because a surface moves too far. I make sure I'm using the full length of the control horn and then move the pushrod in on the servo arm. When you decrease the travel settings, it decreases the resolution of your radio. And since the servo doesn't move as far, any slack in the linkage becomes a larger percentage of the control surface throw. This hurts the positioning accuracy of the control surface. 3. I use the flight modes with flaps. Since I use switch D for flaps, I assign it to the flight modes. Under the trim setup, you can change the trim type from "Common" to "F-Mode" for ailerons, elevator, and even rudder, if desired. This will give you separate trim memories for flaps up, takeoff flaps, and landing flaps. You'll be able to use the trim levers to trim your plane to fly straight in every flap position. 4. I use switch B for dual rates/expo. Position 0 is low rates with AS3X, position 1 is high rates with AS3X, and position 2 is high rates with SAFE mode. SAFE mode doesn't work correctly when your channels don't go from -100 to +100 percent.
Basically the preflight will give just that, a preflight checklist. So when you are going out to fly ur plane, we'll assume you already have that plane chosen and bound. Turn the transmitter on at the field. If will display a checklist that you have chosen, in tje order of which you have chosen. If you come to the conclusion you are always forgetting something, you can add it to the preflight check. You will just physically check each item you add and then it will go into the regular screen after and allow you to fly. It is handy on more advanced planes for sure. Turning the fuel switch on, for instance. Maybe, checking something you were having an issue with. Ensuring the control surfaces are correct. Ensuring the low rates are on. Whatever you want really.
Thank you Tim!!!! I am new to RC planes, 8 weeks ago started with an E-flits Radian and an old DSX, I became really hooked on this hobby. Then I bought a new Conscendo Evolution and a DX8e. I had no clue as to how to get the plane and the DX8 working together. I just blinded them with no set up at all, and yikes it worked. I could get it in the air fly around and after 4 or so go arounds land it. But things started going badly. Finally, after a hand launch it did a huge fish hook left and creatored the grass runway and breaking the tail boom. 30 man hours later I got it back together, sort of (not). Ordered a new Conscendo. The distress and fatigue over all this was turning me off this wonderful hobby then came the programing that damn DX8. I was done, can’t do this any more but you got me over the top with this video so maybe I will get some sleep again. Tomorrow morning I’ll fly my new plane and have a good time! Thank you again. Gordon D. Waxhaw, NC
@@TimMcKay56 Tim, It has been over a year sense I made this commit. I have learned a lot about transmitters and flying, now running a NX8 for my customed Conscendo (#3, they don’t really last a long time, get old and worn out) added servo controlled flaps, installed a telemetry sensor fully inside fuselage, and custom paint job. I am very comfortable now flying and landing with ease. The really bad problem I had of destroying Conscendos was fixed one day when a veteran flyer found me picking up plane pieces and asked what happened. When I told him about the left hand fish hook noise in crashes on launch, He ask how much throttle I used I said 60% or less. He then he saved this hobby for me by saying, that’s not enough use at least 80%. Sure enough that was it now smooth and straight under control to “rotation”. this is too long if you still reading thanks.
Great video! I'll be studying that over and over to learn. A question, with RF9.5 and DX6, can I program the DX6 switches to do the same functions in both the aircraft live flying, and in the RF9.5? Would be great if they both functioned the same to save confusion at the airfield. Thanks! 👍
Very excellent video, thanks for making it. I’ve had this transmitter for years now and I still struggle with some thing. That is Flight Mode. I still can’t figure out what it is, or how to use it. The manual isn’t very clear and sometimes it appears and sometimes it doesn’t, when I’m setting up a new plane. Can anyone please explain what flight mode is?
Duane: Not sure on this one, but I do think this needs to be fixed. My guess is your battery is old and needs to be replaced. Perhaps start a chat session with www.HorizonHobby.com tech support for a quote to repair. I use AA batteries for my DX6, so do not have the issue of an older internal battery. Tim
I was following your video and screwed something up. I got a "low batter 5.4 v" warning. Then it went to a screen called "calibrate" and I can't get out of it. I put in new batteries and got a "low batter 6.4v" and back to the "calibrate" screen. I'm stuck on that screen. Any advice?
Hi Tim, I have an earlier model than the one you discuss and am trying to set up a Ranger 1600 with flapperons but the manual is very short on setting it up. Can you point me to some information to help with fine tuning?
@@TimMcKay56 Thanks Tim. Spektrum clarified the extent of the mixing and looking at a rc forum I was reminded of the mixers and they gave me linked aileron/rudder.
The best tutorial by far , I have a new Spektrum nx8 but I am struggling to have elevator on the left sick (up down) and rudder on the right stick(left right) I have tried changing the mods but does not give me exactly what I want ? any help much appreciated (Glider)
Martin: Converting a transmitter from Mode 2 to Mode 1 a fairly major task. This should be covered in the owners manual, you’ll just have to dig this up and keep all fingers crossed. Tim
Tim one your subscriber i just want to ask if you still retrived your deleted model? Because one of my plane i do a lot of set up before i fly and i accendetally deleted it i have a back up sd card in my bottom of my spektrum dx6 gen 3
Is there a way to change gyro gain while flying? I am trying to find a good gyro gain for my Heli. But it’s so inconvenient to setup one number then take off and fly, then land it then change to another number.
@@TimMcKay56 I found that if you press both clear and back at the same time pressing the power button hold all three down and it will take you from the screen you can’t get off of to a screen where you can get back to the main menu!
Hello I have been having problems with my Dx6e. I have been treating it well but the power button got stuck and can’t turn it on to get the serial number. Has anyone had this problem or can someone help?
wow, I also have the DX6..........I noticed your Tx voltage is almost down to 5.0vdc...what is your low voltage alarm set at and exactly what voltage does this transmitter shut down ....thanks
Gary: Thanks for checking in! For alkaline batteries, 4.3 is the minimum voltage (from the manual). I tape a small tag 4.3 on the bottom of the transmitter. Tim
@@TimMcKay56 that explains it...I am using a Li ion rechargeable pack and never let it get below 6.6v....that is also what I have my low voltage alarm set at....thanks Tim
I can't believe this guy says he doesn't use Throttle-Cut and skips it saying Throttle-Cut isn't important. Are you kidding me. That's the most important function. This guy is no teacher.
This is perhaps the clearest and most helpful teaching I've seen for anything. Very articulate and organized. Well done!
Songs: Thanks so much for your kind words and checking in! Tim
@@TimMcKay56 Keep up the good work.
Songs: Will do! Lazy Bee video out on Saturday, flies great. Tim
Getting back in to flying from my old Futaba days and these Spectrum Tx really are a big change.
You have made these videos so well my Fear is not being overwelmed.
Thank you and appreciate your efforts and abilitys.
Kevin: I was a Futaba man back in the day. Agree, the Spektrum hardware is wonderful.
Thank you, Tim. I have been using Spektrum transmitters for a number of years now. This is, by far, the most informative and easy to understand video I have seen. I learned a lot. Well done!!!
Edward: Many thanks for your kind words! Tim
Thanks so much for making this video. Wish I had had this about three years ago when I first got my DX-6, but better late than never. Lots of good info here and since it's a video and can review as needed!
Ed: Glad the video helped you! Tim
Excellent presentation! The manual for the DX6 is NOT the easiest thing to navigate for the hobbiest new to computer radios. In fact, you probably saved me from binning my DX6 altogether and going back to a vintage radio.
Jim: Thanks for checking in! I like Spektrum products a lot. I have been using my DX6 for years, works like a champ! Tim
This is the best video I watched on this transmitter. I got my transmitter programmed, got the servos reversed, and I'm ready to go smash $200 of micro technology into the ground! Seriously, I like your step by step approach. Thanks!
Glad it helped! Tim
I aquired a second hand dx6 and a 170mm supercub. Waiting on new batteries now but this vid and all your vids are on point. Keep up the great work. I fly drones right now but am excited to fly my supercub soon
Glen: Copy all and best of luck! Tim
I have been using a DX6 for some time. This video has shown me a multitude of functions I did not know how to use. You present clearly and precisely which makes the functions easy to understand. Thanks I have learned a lot today and will now go over my model settings and try out some of the new functions I have learned today.
Pete: Glad it helped! Tim
Hi Tim, New subscriber here. Thanks for all the effort you put into these videos. Being new to the hobby they are a great help to me.
No worries, thanks for checking in! Tim
I am new to the hobby. This video has loads of information that will be very useful in the future. Thank you so much for doing this. Nice Job.
John: Welcome to the hobby and thanks for checking in! Tim
Perfect video as I suspect I have a gently used DX6 under my tree!!!!!! Thanks Tim, LLoyd
Hangar: Best of luck, like the DX6 a lot! 🎄🎅🏻 Tim
Yes, very helpful as I just just shoot for a basic setup normally and don't end up tweaking much. But I really should. Merry Christmas! 😎
AMI: Merry Xmas as well! Tim
Thanks for going through all of this.... I've just bought a gen 3 and your video is so helpful... Cheers from Devon England
Thanks for watching, and good luck with your upcoming flights! Cheers from Georgia, Tim
Thanks Tim. I found your explanation to be very helpful, definitely clarified the points I found confusing in the manual.
Tom from Perth Australia
Glad it was helpful! Tim
Yes very helpful, this was better than the how to video from "SPEKTRUM" - What made it better is that you had the camera up close to the "SCREEN" We could all follow along with our radios. Thanks 😎
• Cheers from the Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂
Thanks! As with all UA-camrs, the videos get better over time. Tim
Very good explanation! Thanks
😊👍🏻 Tim
😊👍🏻 Tim
Thank you for your help. You have helped me big time pass my stumbling block.
MZ: Glad to help! Tim
Thanks Tim! Excellent overview for my first time look at my new DX6. Best Regards
👍🏻😊 Tim
Merry Christmas Tim perfect timing on the video, I just got a new transmitter.
Abraham: Merry Xmas and enjoy! 🎄👍🏻 Tim
Thanks Tim, great walk thru.
Mike: Many thanks for checking in! Tim
Thanks for the review on the transmittier.
👍🏻😊 Tim
Great explanations. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
EA: Thanks for much for checking in! Tim
Well done. Very clear and concise.
Jon: Many thanks! Tim
Very good, Tim. I appreciate your videos. Thanx. 👍
Thanks for checking in! Tim
I have used the dx6 for years, but you reveal new and useful tips. The manual is inadequate.
Loft: Many thanks! Tim
Hi Tim..
Thank you for your time and effort explaining the spectrum, I've learnt a lot using mind thank you.
Colin
Devon England
Colin: Many thanks! Tim
Hope you can help. Dx6/AR630. When I go to high rates, only one aileron increases throws. On low rates, they are both equal. New servos, no obstructions. Thanks.
Larry: I can think of a few things to try. First, doublecheck that you have selected the correct aileron set up for your model in the computer memory, and that the ailerons are for sure in the correct ports on the receiver. Next, try setting everything up in a new, vacant model in your transmitter. In other words, if you have this model in, say, model #8, find an unused model and set everything up there. Sometimes there are "artifacts" and weird items in the memory that can cause problems. Finally, check the percentage of throw for the ailerons in both high and low rates. You can do this by moving the stick to extreme right and left positions and ensure that the transmitter shows 100% of the throw. Sometimes this can get set to a lower value which will inhibit the full throw of the servo. Good luck! Tim
Muy buen video acabo de comprar una dx6e y me sirvieron mucho tus explicaciones gracias
😊👍🏻 Tim
Hell Tim. I'm new to your channel. I like seeing the how-to videos, especially for Spektrum technology. I post how-to vids and reviews as well and find they're the most popular. I watched your video on Elevons for newbies and learned how to set them up. Thanks.
6S: Many thanks for checking in! Tim
Thank you sir.
😊👍🏻 Tim
1. When naming a new model, I delete the number that it automatically puts in front of the model name. I clear the whole line and put the manufacturer's name followed by the name of the aircraft. This allows me to go into model utilities and sort my models by manufacturer and name without having a number that makes no sense at the beginning.
2. I never turn the travel below 100% because a surface moves too far. I make sure I'm using the full length of the control horn and then move the pushrod in on the servo arm. When you decrease the travel settings, it decreases the resolution of your radio. And since the servo doesn't move as far, any slack in the linkage becomes a larger percentage of the control surface throw. This hurts the positioning accuracy of the control surface.
3. I use the flight modes with flaps. Since I use switch D for flaps, I assign it to the flight modes. Under the trim setup, you can change the trim type from "Common" to "F-Mode" for ailerons, elevator, and even rudder, if desired. This will give you separate trim memories for flaps up, takeoff flaps, and landing flaps. You'll be able to use the trim levers to trim your plane to fly straight in every flap position.
4. I use switch B for dual rates/expo. Position 0 is low rates with AS3X, position 1 is high rates with AS3X, and position 2 is high rates with SAFE mode. SAFE mode doesn't work correctly when your channels don't go from -100 to +100 percent.
All great points, thanks so much! Tim
Basically the preflight will give just that, a preflight checklist.
So when you are going out to fly ur plane, we'll assume you already have that plane chosen and bound.
Turn the transmitter on at the field. If will display a checklist that you have chosen, in tje order of which you have chosen.
If you come to the conclusion you are always forgetting something, you can add it to the preflight check.
You will just physically check each item you add and then it will go into the regular screen after and allow you to fly.
It is handy on more advanced planes for sure.
Turning the fuel switch on, for instance.
Maybe, checking something you were having an issue with.
Ensuring the control surfaces are correct.
Ensuring the low rates are on.
Whatever you want really.
👍🏻😊 Tim
Thank you Tim!!!! I am new to RC planes, 8 weeks ago started with an E-flits Radian and an old DSX, I became really hooked on this hobby. Then I bought a new Conscendo Evolution and a DX8e. I had no clue as to how to get the plane and the DX8 working together. I just blinded them with no set up at all, and yikes it worked. I could get it in the air fly around and after 4 or so go arounds land it. But things started going badly. Finally, after a hand launch it did a huge fish hook left and creatored the grass runway and breaking the tail boom. 30 man hours later I got it back together, sort of (not). Ordered a new Conscendo. The distress and fatigue over all this was turning me off this wonderful hobby then came the programing that damn DX8. I was done, can’t do this any more but you got me over the top with this video so maybe I will get some sleep again. Tomorrow morning I’ll fly my new plane and have a good time! Thank you again. Gordon D. Waxhaw, NC
SC: What an inspiring story, thanks for sharing! This is a great hobby, just enjoy. Tim
Throttle-Cut is the most important feature.
@@TimMcKay56 Tim, It has been over a year sense I made this commit. I have learned a lot about transmitters and flying, now running a NX8 for my customed Conscendo (#3, they don’t really last a long time, get old and worn out) added servo controlled flaps, installed a telemetry sensor fully inside fuselage, and custom paint job. I am very comfortable now flying and landing with ease. The really bad problem I had of destroying Conscendos was fixed one day when a veteran flyer found me picking up plane pieces and asked what happened. When I told him about the left hand fish hook noise in crashes on launch, He ask how much throttle I used I said 60% or less. He then he saved this hobby for me by saying, that’s not enough use at least 80%. Sure enough that was it now smooth and straight under control to “rotation”. this is too long if you still reading thanks.
Gordon: No worries, glad it all worked out! Tim
Merry Christmas Tim!
Merry Xmas! Tim
Throttle-Cut is the most important feature.
😊👍🏻 Tim
Great video! I'll be studying that over and over to learn. A question, with RF9.5 and DX6, can I program the DX6 switches to do the same functions in both the aircraft live flying, and in the RF9.5? Would be great if they both functioned the same to save confusion at the airfield. Thanks! 👍
Gsry: Not sure on the DX6 and RealFlight. I keep it a bit simpler, just use the RC controller with a USB plug in. Tim
VERY helpful!
Thanks! Tim
Thank you. Made the manual not so intimidating.
TS: Glad it helped Tim
Thank you
😊👍🏻 Tim
Very excellent video, thanks for making it. I’ve had this transmitter for years now and I still struggle with some thing. That is Flight Mode. I still can’t figure out what it is, or how to use it. The manual isn’t very clear and sometimes it appears and sometimes it doesn’t, when I’m setting up a new plane. Can anyone please explain what flight mode is?
Copy! Tim
@@TimMcKay56Thanks, but I don’t understand. What do you mean by “copy” ?
Thanks for the video. I am not having forward programming appearing in my menu. How to find it. ? thanks
CB: Not sure about this. Tim
Well done!
Thanks! Tim
Ive had this transmitter for years. Never knew there was a shortcut (hitting both buttons on the left) to get to the models lol.
👍🏻😊 Tim
Tim my dx6 is stuck on a low battery warning but my battery is fully charged..ever run into this and if so how do i fix it?
Duane: Not sure on this one, but I do think this needs to be fixed. My guess is your battery is old and needs to be replaced. Perhaps start a chat session with www.HorizonHobby.com tech support for a quote to repair. I use AA batteries for my DX6, so do not have the issue of an older internal battery. Tim
Tim i’m your subscriber i have a dx6 gen 3 how my problem is why in the functionl list main screen i dont trottle cut selection in the screen?
See my recent video on DX6 and throttle cut. Tim
Hi. When I plug in my plane using this radio, the servo immediately goes to full left then returns to neutral. Any help?
Not sure. May be a faulty servo.
@@TimMcKay56 problem solved thx
I was following your video and screwed something up. I got a "low batter 5.4 v" warning. Then it went to a screen called "calibrate" and I can't get out of it. I put in new batteries and got a "low batter 6.4v" and back to the "calibrate" screen. I'm stuck on that screen. Any advice?
Nothing I can think of. Tim
Hi Tim, I have an earlier model than the one you discuss and am trying to set up a Ranger 1600 with flapperons but the manual is very short on setting it up.
Can you point me to some information to help with fine tuning?
Tom: Nothing off top of my head. Might try www.HorizonHobby.com tech support via chat, they might assist. Tim
@@TimMcKay56 Thanks Tim. Spektrum clarified the extent of the mixing and looking at a rc forum I was reminded of the mixers and they gave me linked aileron/rudder.
@@Pufferman Great! Tim
I would like to know if you can assign a minimum number of revolutions to the motor to a switch, thanks
Danilo: I do not think so, as there is no output from the motor ref revolutions for the transmitter to know a revolution count. Tim
Merry Christmas Tim
Joey: Merry Xmas! Tim
The best tutorial by far , I have a new Spektrum nx8 but I am struggling to have elevator on the left sick (up down) and rudder on the right stick(left right) I have tried changing the mods but does not give me exactly what I want ?
any help much appreciated (Glider)
Martin: Converting a transmitter from Mode 2 to Mode 1 a fairly major task. This should be covered in the owners manual, you’ll just have to dig this up and keep all fingers crossed. Tim
Tim one your subscriber i just want to ask if you still retrived your deleted model? Because one of my plane i do a lot of set up before i fly and i accendetally deleted it i have a back up sd card in my bottom of my spektrum dx6 gen 3
I do not know of how to retrieve a deleted model, sorry!! 😖😳 Tim
@@TimMcKay56 ok thanks
Approximately what is the range for this transmitter and a good receiver 🤔almost out of sight🤔🙏 and thank you for doing this video 😊😃✌️🖖
James: Range is within sight. New equipment works great! Tim
@@TimMcKay56 🙏😃thank you
Is there a way to change gyro gain while flying? I am trying to find a good gyro gain for my Heli. But it’s so inconvenient to setup one number then take off and fly, then land it then change to another number.
SS: My deepest apologies, but I am clueless regarding gyros. 🙀🤔 Tim
@@TimMcKay56 all good, Tim. thanks.
Is there any way to factory data reset my DX6e?
No idea. Try www.HorizonHobby.com chat for tech support. Tim
@@TimMcKay56
I found that if you press both clear and back at the same time pressing the power button hold all three down and it will take you from the screen you can’t get off of to a screen where you can get back to the main menu!
@@AWWRider 😊👍🏻 Tim
Hello I have been having problems with my Dx6e. I have been treating it well but the power button got stuck and can’t turn it on to get the serial number. Has anyone had this problem or can someone help?
BS: Have not heard of this issue before. I'd either call or chat with Horizon Hobby tech support, see if they can accept for repair. Tim
Hi, is this still a good model to buy or do i have to throw a bit more money for more channels or an NX model? thanks alot !
The DX6 is a great transmitter, do not think it still in production. The Spektrum DX6i is a good one to look at. Tim
wow, I also have the DX6..........I noticed your Tx voltage is almost down to 5.0vdc...what is your low voltage alarm set at and exactly what voltage does this transmitter shut down ....thanks
Gary: Thanks for checking in! For alkaline batteries, 4.3 is the minimum voltage (from the manual). I tape a small tag 4.3 on the bottom of the transmitter. Tim
@@TimMcKay56 that explains it...I am using a Li ion
rechargeable pack and never let it get below 6.6v....that is also what I have my low voltage alarm set at....thanks Tim
what has the dx6e more ?
Not sure, I just have the DX6. Tim
Are you familiar with the ar630 safe reciever? Can you show how to set up new on dx6 g2 from Brandon new please
I meant g3
Tory: I am not familiar with this receiver. Tim
I can't believe this guy says he doesn't use Throttle-Cut and skips it saying Throttle-Cut isn't important.
Are you kidding me. That's the most important function. This guy is no teacher.
Plz see my recent video on throttle cut. Tim