And Surface steering servos are traditionally designed to be more durable for bashing and racing. Also, many Surface servos feature gaskets and coatings that protect from the elements, such as water, dirt and dust. All that being said, you are welcome to experiment and mix servos between model variants, but just know that these guidelines are there to help hobbyists choose the correct servo for their application. All three have diversity antennas. The second antenna is located behind the transmitter nameplate.
On the DX transmitters the antenna is in the transmitter handle. Although all the NX transmitters have a serial port, only the NX10 provides power to the port 9.
The NX6 and NX8 will require an external power source for the 3rd party module. Currently no, but we are working with Immersion to add compatibility. No, the NX transmitters do not use Android. They are an updated version of the DX Airware interface. Only the NX10 has Hall-effect gimbals. Also, at this time, it is not going to be offered as an upgrade for NX6 or NX8.
This extra channel is non-proportional and non-adjustable, aside from reversing. Some Class 10 cards will work from top brands like SanDisk and Toshiba. If your transmitter is up to date V3. Yes, we will support DX radios for years to come. Also, we are going to provide Airware updates for the foreseeable future. Support for new features could be left out if the older hardware cannot support these new features. Yes, the. SPM file type is supported across the 3 current model groups.
Here you can access the Warnings menu or the Systems settings menu to adjust and turn off the warning that is preventing start up. Please refer to your manual for a full listing of battery types that can be charged with your Smart charger. You can find if updates are available for your Smart charger by going to www.
Currently there is not a Smart Parallel Charging Board. Also we do not recommend charging with a parallel board because it does add some risk to charging LiPo batteries. Yes it can be done, just like any other charger, but user discretion is advised.
Go to www. G2 Smart batteries have a very fast, integrated proprietary self-discharge and cell balancing circuit. G2 batteries require a Smart charger to charge and balance your G2 battery safely. Your G2 battery will give off heat during a balance-charge and when it is discharging to a safe storage voltage. The battery is working hard to keep your battery healthy. It monitors the temperature during these two events and will slow down to stay within proper temperatures. Your Spektrum Smart charger may require a firmware update to charge G2 Smart batteries.
To find out if your Smart charger needs an update before charging G2 Smart batteries please go to www. The default auto-storage mode is 72 hours and 3. This means that a fully charged Smart battery will begin to self-discharge to 3. You can change or turn off auto-storage mode via a Smart battery checker or your Smart charger. Smart batteries default at 1C 1x total capacity of the battery in ampere hours. We are going to keep both in the line up to help meet all RC needs. We have a very wide variety of G2 and G1 batteries that meet most RC needs from RC airplanes to high speed drag racers.
Check out www. Hardcase batteries are intended for surface use. The hardcase is more capable of resisting damage from crashes, tumbles, and abuse. But that hardcase does add weight and can restrict the size of the pack. Also, Spektrum Smart hardcase batteries have a special coating on the internal Smart chip to help reduce corrosion and damaged from water and moisture. Soft case batteries provide their own protection in the form of outer metal plates that help keep the cells in shape.
But they do not have the special coating that the surface packs implement for the internal chip. But the soft case packs do have some protection on the chip in the form of conformal coating. At this time, no it is not supported. You can run both units but you will only be able to view and access Smart functions from 1 ESC. Product Registration Find a Retailer News. Tech Tips Need help? What is the warranty on Spektrum Products? What Transmitters support Forward Programming?
What is the transmitting range of a Spektrum Transmitter? What is the lowest latency of a Spektrum Transmitter? I am having trouble binding, what should I do? Can I bind more then one receiver to one model memory? AS3X Q. My SAFE airplane does not seem to bind. My airplane does not have much control throw and has nearly no down elevator. When I do a control correction test, I am not seeing any movement on the surfaces. I am having trouble with the AS3X App; it keeps crashing on start up.
Where do I start the gain levels? Why would I want to use the flight mode option? Do I have to use Spektrum Servos with Spektrum receivers? For example… insert image of Futaba connector before and after Q. I do not see Torque and speed specs for my Spektrum Servo, why? What Spline type do Spektrum Servos use? Can I use an Airplane or Heli servo as a steering servo on my surface model? Do the NX transmitters provide power to the serial port located on the back of the transmitter? Do the NX transmitters have an Android interface?
Do all NX transmitters feature Hall-effect gimbals? Do the NX transmitters have a touchpad screen? No, the NX transmitters use a roller and 3 buttons for navigation. Is Horizon Hobby still provide customer support to DX radios? I have a start up warning that will not let me turn on my transmitter, what do I do? Do G2 Smart batteries require a Spektrum Smart charger for charging?
Is it normal for my G2 battery to warm up during a balance-charge and auto-storage event? I use the extra channels on my complex foam models and my bigger nitros and helis. I use all the channels but if you don't, the features may not be worth the money. One big feature is the model memory. The DX6i can only hold ten models and you don't have the option of using an SD card to save more. I already have fifteen models on mine, so there's no way a DX6i would work for me, and chances are I would use up the 20 on a 7s by next year.
The SD card options also give you the ability to download setting from the Spektrum online community or share them with local pilots. I used the programming from an expert at the hobby shop to help understand how I needed to program my heli. I saved it in a slot next to mine and would use it as a reference point while learning to setup my gyro. Looks like the DX7s also has the telemetry options which I think are cool. I'm going to put some sensors on my nitro heli for rpm and temp.
The 8 is quite a bit more, the 7s is only a hundred more than the 6i. My vote is forget the 6i and go for at least the DX7s. I think the easier programming and extra model memory are worth the extra money, plus the comfort items.
The 6i is a good radio, but for the extra 99 bucks you get a whole lot more radio. There's my cents. I have the old DX7 and the newer DX8. The new DX7s is more like the DX8. I would assume that the DX7s will be a good choice for normal and 3D flying. Lets hope that Spektrum and other brands looks a little at the new Multiplex and store the model specific settings in the receivers in the future and there will be no issues ever on selecting right model memory or get out of memories ;-.
DX8 offers back lighted panel and three position switches. Some of the newer planes like the three position switches to use all their features, i. Also the DX8 has a vibe feature for warnings along with tone alert. Really like the vibe feature as my ears cannot hear the tone.
Lots of good advice above. The only things I'd like to add is that if you plan on flying 3d with a nitro heli you need a gov and you'll want the 7th channel for that. Another option you can look at is a used tx. I bought my JR used for less than the price of a dx7s. JohnnyV Junior Member Apr 7, Started off with the dx6i My girls got me the dx7S for Christmas. I wish now it had been the dx8 but have no problems doing everything I need with the 7. Mainuh Downeast flyer Apr 9, For the backlit screen and TM telemetry and several other goodies mentioned above, I am super happy with the DX8.
The backlit screen alone was worth it to me. Can be ordered through RCHeli. Good luck with your decision. Hey all, This is an interesting thread for me as well as I am new to the hobby, and looking at a new tx. Currently I am flying a heli with the tx that it came with and, have a plane with the transmitter it came with. My goal is to get into advanced FPV on quadcopters, keep flying planes and hopefully gliders as well.
I'm pretty certain I would be good with a Dx7s, but if I can get the 8 for not too much more, may convince myself to pay out the extra now rather than take a hit selling a used 7 later. However, in the mean time does this mean that I have to use more expensive Rx's for anything cheap that I build?
If I build a cheap 3 ch or 4 ch something-or-other for my son to fly, am I limited to what budget rx I can use? I guess my concern is that having the 8 will cost me more in the mean time for doing other things than it will save me over its life? Does anyone follow what I'm asking here? Jun 16, I have a DX8 and I use the 8 channel radio that came with it for one model, and I have a bunch of the 7 dollar Hobbyking Orange Rx's in the rest of my models. I fly nitro planes, nitro helis, electric planes and helis and 3D indoor stuff.
So the brand of the receiver doesn't matter? I know this sounds like a ridiculous question, but I'm on this learning journey by myself with the help of the online community! Would this be the wiser thing to do? Last edited: Jun 17, Jun 17, No ridiculous questions here. The brand does matter to a point. You can't mix Airtronics or Futaba with Spektrum. What really matters is the compatible signal.
This can be important if you are flying with a lot of other people It's worth doing some research into the matter. So far I've had fantastic luck with the Orange Rx's but if I build an expensive plane or heli, it's going to get a Spektrum Rx, not a knockoff.
If you are planning to fly foam models, you can get the DX7s TX only, get some 7 dollar Orange Rx's and fly for a whole lot less money. I have a friend doing this exact same thing. For only 50 bucks difference, I'd get the AR It's got 8 channels and all the telemetry options that the Orange Rx do not. The 9 channel Orange Rx is still 30 bucks plus shipping, so for 50 you're getting a better RX name brand with Horizon customer support.
Save it for a big expensive model, or just use the features, it's not a bad deal. Awesome information. This is exact info that I needed. You have helped me immensely! My end game is to get into a quadcopter plus DSLr setup which I will not want to skimp on.
I'll elect to grab some good spektrum stuff now for things I'm building later. I started off with a dx6i then when I ran out of models moved onto a Futaba 9C with a spektrum module. The 9C is far easier to use than the spektrum transmitters, and a lot cheaper than a dx8. I also mainly use orange receivers now as they seem quite a lot more reliable than the standard receivers!
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