David Rivers Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I'm having trouble binding a new AR8010T receiver to my DX8 transmitter. Its the original DX8, not the 2nd Gen one. The bind process starts ok but the orange light on the Rx goes from fast blink to slow blink and the bind does not complete. The slow blink stops when you turn off the Tx, so it must be seeing something from the Tx. Any thoughts? I have tried it using the bind button on the Rx and also using the bind plug with same results. Also tried plenty of separation between Tx and Rx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Denis Watkins Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 In order for a DSM system to connect, the receiver must receive a large number of uninterrupted signal packets from the transmitter. This process takes just a few seconds, but if the transmitter is too close to the receiver (within 4 feet) or near reflective material (metal objects, carbon fiber material, etc.) it may detect its own reflected 2.4GHz energy as “noise”. This can delay or prevent connection. If this happens, make sure you are a sufficient distance from metal objects and the receiver itself before you power up and try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I have a memory that a slow flash is something to do with telling you the receiver has had, or thought it has had a power supply issue. Have you tried switching everything off, and powering back up, and seeing if the flash goes away.. Also you say the bind has not completed. Have you got some servos connected to check if it is working with the transmitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BackinBlack Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I have bound my AR8010T with 2 satellites to my DX8 (Gen 1) with no problem. When bound you should get a solid orange. Does the Tx report "binding"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Don't it go solid amber? But not a problem, if slow flash is the normal at end of bind, the poster has not got a problem. I'm fuzzy on this, I have a DX9, and I realise, I only listen to the lady telling me how to proceed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Also, you have a satalite onnected. You only need one, I think, but you do need one connected to bind, I think. For sure, it won't power up when bound without a satalite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Denis Watkins Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Using the bind plug in the Rx, we get fast flash, Switch Tx on and click bind, and we get slow flash, Then solid light Bound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rivers Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 I get the fast flash when I power on the Rx, then switch on thr Tx in bind mode, it says it’s binding 22ms. Rx then goes to slow flash and stays like that. Does not go to solid orange. I am now wondering if I need to update the software on my Tx. It had not been done for quite a long time and the AR8010T is a new Rx on the market, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul C. Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Hi David can you confirm that you have the satellite connected while you are binding. Cheers, Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rivers Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Yes the satellite is connected. I have also tried it with it not connected and same result. I have some servos connected and they do nothing. I have checked the power supply to the Rx as I was worried I had reversed polarity, but it is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rivers Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 I have checked Tx firmware and it is up to date, so this can’t be the problem. Have tried to bind loads more times but with no success. The transmitter does say “binding” but Rx light does not go solid. It just goes from fast blink to slow flash. Suppose I need to go back to the supplier or to Spektrum customer support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David Rivers Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 Thanks Steve This is something I need to check. I’m not sure how to check the Rx firmware, I suppose you download it from the Spektrum site after registering the purchase. But then how do you check what is on the Rx and then load new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David Rivers Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 Hello Steve just to report that I have finally got the AR8010T to bind! I was just on the point of despair, when I thought I would try a different satellite Rx with it. I took one out another model and plugged it in to replace the one that came with the new Rx - it binds straight away no problem and telemetry all working ok . Have since tried the original Sat Rx again but does not work. I did try to bind just the main Rx with no sat plugged in and that did not work either. I will try the original sat in the other model to see what happens there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rivers Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 Seems like the problem is with the satellite Rx. I have tried it with another receiver and it does not bind. In this situation the main Rx binds ok but the satellite does not. When I try the satellite with the new AR 8010T it prevents the main Rx from binding. If I try to bind just the AR8010T on its own with no satellite it does not bind. I do not understand this, I thought satellites were optional to give greater signal reliability? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David Rivers Posted October 20, 2018 Author Share Posted October 20, 2018 Ok thanks, that clears that one up. So it is just a faulty sat Rx. The thing I noticed with it was that the orange led was quite dim during the (failed) bind process. A good one has quite a bright LED both when it’s flashing and when solid. The supplier has sent me a pre paid mailing ticket to return the Rx so should get a new one back. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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