rcaddict Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 ok so I bought a orange R620X telemetry Rx for my DX8 G2 Tx, while the Rx side of things work fine the Tel side will not work/bind. I have googled and seems there is a problem with orange and the new spektrum EU Tx. so I was wondering if anyone knows if the lemon equivalent will fair any better have to tell you I am a complete dummy with this stuff !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chaddock Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 oldgit Are you saying the Rx will not bind or that the telemetry doesn't work? or both! Whilst it is possible the unit is faulty it does sound as if either the set up or binding procedure is not being followed correctly. I note on the HobbyKing site it points out that "if required the telemetry can be disabled during binding" which suggest that could be important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcaddict Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Simon the rx binds ok but tel does not work, the instructions says 2 bind plugs to disable Tel but I have tried both on youtube it appears that when binding the tx it should tell me that Im binding with 23mms and telemetry but only getting the one message hope that makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 OG, the R620X does work with the DX8. One bind plug, as you say to use telemetry. Make sure your sensors are plugged in, and power supply is not low. Have the throttle low and trimmed down, the flashing LED goes to Solid on, very quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcaddict Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 nope still cant get it, just wondering if there is a setting on the Tx that I need to switvh on that ive missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcaddict Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Dennis just seen this on hobbyking reviews - I think this applies to me:- Usual high quality Orange kit....but with one important flaw The telemetry doesn't work with any of the latest CE Spectrum transmitters - those that are DSMX only....it appears that whilst the receiver works OK, the telemetry uses DSM2 so the new radios cannot understand the data stream. If all you need is a receiver then it's great...but not if you want telemetry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Oh heck OG, I didn't realise immediately, I do keep DSM2 gear going as it serves many boxed ARTFs for indoor flying through the winter. Also, the DSM2 Orange receivers weigh a few grammes when stripped of the 6 grm case for homebuilt depron indoor flyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Pinchin Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I to have found that the telemetry with an Orange R620X and Spektrum DX8 G2 does not work despite binding several times. I now know why thanks to Dennis, Perhaps Hobbyking should mention this in the product description! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 The Orange rx won't work, it has no DATA port. If you look at Spektrum receivers, it will have a BIND/DATA. I won't bother with the Orange, anyway, unless you like repairing models, or smashing them up. Edited By Paul Marsh on 08/01/2017 12:11:09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Pinchin Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Orange Rx doesnot need a data port as it already has inputs for sensors on the side. It appeard to work with the R820X and a DX6 G2 - see youtube. "How to setup OrangeRx R820X on DX6 G2 black" Has the 820 been modified for DSMX telemetry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Posted by Paul Marsh on 08/01/2017 12:07:49: I won't bother with the Orange, anyway, unless you like repairing models, or smashing them up. It seems that you have, or have had, an issue with Orange Rxs at some time, Paul. Just for the sake of balance I, and no doubt many other successful users of Orange - and Lemon! - Rxs, seem to fly regularly with them without issue..... Their reliability has improved considerably over the years and I don't think it's helpful to constantly rubbish perfectly adequate equipment which allows those on a limited budget to extend their options..... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Or indeed one who has not noticed, as a recent converter to 2.4, any difference from Orange to Spektrum. But in fairness, hoping to make an Orange receiver work, across a Spectrum transmitter, to unknown telemetry units is inviting a load to unknowns into a situation where I would not want unknowns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 It is when the model that it went in was smashed with 20 secs - even with the checks. as for price, the AR400 you can get for £18 and the Orange for £15, and they are only DSM2. I got a P40 from a Swapmeet last year, with a brand new 7ch Orange rx, with a Sat. Ok, I thought, give it a try, range check, ok, only 20 yards, but that was on low power. Took off, and lost control soon as the wheels left the ground, did a half circuit and crashed at full power into the ground. I knew I shouldn't have flown it with what I had, and bought ar AR8000, but no. Broken model and that's the last straw... Not used Lemon, but for peace of mind.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark a Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I've flown my foamie's with Orange receivers for a number of years without any issues, whether I would would put one in a more expensive model is up for debate. Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Sorry Paul, but if it lost signal at 20 yards, why did you fly it, it failed the test. Investigate the fault, installation issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Someone said that if you had an Orange TX, they had no issues. Maybe it's not quite 100% compatible with Spektrum transmitters. I did have on a JR Spektrum DSM2 Module and it worked well, I had flown the model on this mode, but when I sold my JR set and put it on the then new DX8, then problems started, either getting lock outs or on one occasion, my 15 year old Twin Star with Orange RX went straight in, where even on 35 Meg it never crashed. I repaired the model and now it has DSM2 Carbon rx with telematary module - as I wanted to see how many holds it had/has. But nothing was wrong. You can listen to advice( I learnt) , or leave it. Just trying so save tears before it all goes wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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