DX10T Finally Available in the UK

[Ruston]

The long awaited DX10T has finally arrived in the UK and is showing in stock from a number of suppliers. I have ordered mine and should receive it tomorrow. Does anyone else have one yet -any first impressions?

[Ruston]

I got mine yesterday and so far have managed to charge the battery and set it up in mode 2. A few observations:

1. The transmitter is BIG. The height is about the same as the width of my old DX6i. With the aerial folded down, it will however (just) fit in my standard (Logic RC) transmitter case.

2. Strangely, seeing as you need to use the transmitter with a neckstrap - there isn't a strap supplied. Fortunately I had a spare strap that'll fit the bill.

3. With the transmitter suspended around the neck, it naturally slopes forward. I would prefer the transmitter to lie horizontal - I may try and rig up and extension to the arms to alter the suspension point. It still feels comfortable as is, the ergonomically sculpted sticks seem fit my fingers just right and the stick mounted buttons are convenient.

4. The sticks, trims and sliders have a quality feel to them. I'm not so sure about the switches on the switch module. They feel a bit 'plasticy' and not that robust - time will tell.

5. The manual is not particularly informative on how to do the mechanical change from the supplied mode 0 to mode 2. It labels three torx screws as being the mode1/mode2 change, in actual fact, it is only the one screw on its own that disengages the spring mechanism, the two screws together are to adjust the ratchet/stick tension.

6. The programming menus are intuitive and will be familiar to anyone who has used other Spektrum transmitters. You are not short of programming options with this one!

7. You can configure the transmitter to run-through a pre-flight checklist when it is first turned on. This will be a useful function for me to help remember to check wing bolts, battery voltages, etc, etc

8. The trainer function allows for transfer of one or more flight controls at a time, this could be a really useful teaching aid.

Overall I'm very impressed, looking forward to trying it out over the weekend.

 

 

Edited By Ruston on 30/03/2012 13:28:57

[Ruston]

And a couple of photos:

[Paul Thompson 1]

Hi, have you tried it out yet? I've been looking forward to this and have now ordered one, though with Bank Holiday weekend not sure when it will arrive.

I'm wondering if it will be possible to copy model settings from DX8 into this? I've downloaded manual and it only mentions copying from one DX10 to another so I'll wait and see.

[Mark R]

Ermm interesting looking Tx.....not sure about the price tho.

[Ruston]

Hi there Paul

I have tried it out on both fixed wing and helicopters, it is a great transmitter. It feels much more natural to use than my previous DX6 and fine control around centre position is superb.

One great feature is the auto trim function. The buttons on the sticks can be used to centre the trim at the position at which the stick is held. Take off with an out of trim model - briefly hold it straight and level on the sticks - press the auto trim button - hey presto, one trimmed model. It could well be a model saver, it certainly takes some of the nerves away from the maiden flight!

I expect you will not be able to copy across memories from the DX8. I found copying the settings value by value from my DX6 gave a good starting point but still had to do some tweaking.

[Paul Thompson 1]

Posted by Mark Rowse on 05/04/2012 20:55:31:

Ermm interesting looking Tx.....not sure about the price tho.

The price is probably a reflection of the fact that tray transmitters are a very small & specialised market and will only appeal to a minority.

Ruston, very interesting to hear of your experience with DX10, I wasn't aware of what the "auto trim" was but sounds very useful. The precision of sticks is also good to hear as I'm not into stick bashing 3D flying, prefer the smooth F3A style aerobatics.

[Paul Thompson 1]

Hi Ruston,

received my DX10 today and echo your comments, the switches feel very flimsy and may be prone to breaking off; the manual is lacking in many ways doesn't even mention the buttons on sticks.

Haven't figure out what the allen key inside left cover is for, not mentioned in manual but on side of box it says "Function Module Hinge Allen Tool" but can't see where it's supposed to be used?

However my biggest disappointment came when I tried it with a neck strap, it felt awful with tranny sloping down away from me, a very un-natural way of trying to fly. I couldn't understand how it was supposed to be used like this, or any way of 'lifting' tranny up to the horizontal, they've spent at least 2 years developing the DX10? Did some research on web and found the answer, it's supposed to be used with 2 neck straps, one on each leg which are then slipped over ones arms and rest on the shoulders not the neck. See here Although it could be one specially made strap with 2 connectors? Next problem is where to get one from, can't find it on Horizon web site... 

Again, something not mentioned in the manual.

Edited By Paul Thompson 1 on 10/04/2012 20:16:39

Edited By Paul Thompson 1 on 10/04/2012 20:35:33

[Paul Marsh]

I won't be getting one. Prefer the DX18, and I don't use tea trays anyway. One thing is missing from the DX10, a cup holder!

[Ruston]

Hi Paul

I must have just got used to the sloping forward position as it feels fine to me now. I'm not sure how comfortable the shoulder harness will be, I see Horizon do sell a strap for the purpose: http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/111144/. The gent in the photo you linked to does appear to have the advantage of his own in-built ledge (beer belly) to rest the tx on!

I think the Allen key is used to change the switch modules?

I am really liking the DX10 and find I feel a lot more in control than I did with the DX6, you may find the jump is not so noticeable from a DX8.

[Alan Randall]

Hi Paul,

Have a look at the illustration for Spektrum's DX10 harness here

Alan

[Paul Thompson 1]

Not impressed with the Spektrum harness, expensive and doesn't seem to have any adjustment so Tx hangs down around the groin area...

Other manufactures such as Graupner do better ones for less money; however I've discovered that using two standard JR neck straps extended to the max, one slung over each arm and around the neck, this supports Tx perfectly.

[Paul Thompson 1]

Ruston,

have you tried Tx on a sim?

Trying to get mine to work on Phoenix sim but won't work; normally connecting USB lead into trainer jack automatically switches Tx on, but can't get DX10 to come on. Have tried enabling trainer functions etc but to no avail.

[Ruston]

Posted by Paul Thompson 1 on 27/04/2012 18:07:25:

Ruston,

have you tried Tx on a sim?

Trying to get mine to work on Phoenix sim but won't work; normally connecting USB lead into trainer jack automatically switches Tx on, but can't get DX10 to come on. Have tried enabling trainer functions etc but to no avail.

Yes, have got mine working with Aerofly 5. The Tx needs to be in slave trainer mode, then plug in the lead to the trainer jack with the Tx off. If that doesn't work then it sounds like you have a fault. I needed a different interface lead with Aerofly 5 compared with what I was using with the DX6, but I don't think that is an option with Phoenix. I sold my copy of Phoenix when I replaced my pc with a Mac so can't try it.

How are you getting on with the Tx otherwise? I'm finding my heli flying (I'm a beginner with helis) has come on considerably since getting the DX10, mainly due to the better feel around centre stick.

[Paul Thompson 1]

Thx for the reply; just tried slave mode but no joy. Will email Phoenix and see if they can help, hope it's not a Tx fault.

What with the bad weather and other things, not actually used mine yet which was why I wanted to get the sim working.