Neil67 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 I think this may have been raised before but I can't find the thread. Not long after buying my DX6, maybe three years ago now I replaced the dry AA cells with the Spektrum rechargeable pack. When not in use the battery has always lost charge over a relatively short period, say a week if DX6 left unused. It's not a major problem but just puzzled as to why this happens. A fellow club member with a DX8 with same battery claims it retains it's charge over a month or so with very little loss. Is my battery/DX6 faulty, battery tired or is this the norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven S Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 I have the same problem with my 2nd generation DX6 with the rechargable pack. It seemed to last longer with the regular AA's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chaddock Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 The way to check is to charge the pack and then physically disconnect it from the DX6 to see if it holds the charge any better. If it does then there is something in the DX6 drawing a small current. If it still discharges just the same then it is a characteristic of that pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john davidson 1 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Converted my DX6 to li ion from HK and it holds charge for a very long time , with dry batteries only about 3 weeks of regular use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Usually Duracell dry cells will last the season Over those few dry days without gales in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 216 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 A common problem with this Spektrum battery pack is it self discharges (something to do with its charging circuitry). I replaced it with a 4 Max Lipo pack. The Tx now holds its charge for months - discharge problem solved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hammond Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Fitted a HK battery to my DX6 Couple of years ago ,I have only charged it 3_times since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Mine does that as well. Find it goes flat after a while and no reason for the drain. Replaced with a NImh AA pack and seems ok, though took the battery out of the case which is the same that used in the DX9 and so on, and use it as a spare. Think the circuitry has a drain in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil67 Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 Thanks to all for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 A set of 4 AA size Vapex low discharge cells from The Component Shop solved the problem for 3.90. Lasts many months for me in a DX6i Edited By kc on 16/02/2020 17:01:23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hammond Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 What is the difference between the 1st and later generation DX6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Lots of models of DX6... DX6 DSM2 DX6i DSM2 DX6i DSM2 & DSMX DX6I DSMXonly DX6 black case with built in wireless buddy system and more memories why they didnt give each model another number is a mystery.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hammond Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Life is full of Mysteries! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brian Hammond Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Thank you Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenenglish Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 I wonder why everyone has this obsession to "upgrade". I've used exclusively Spektrum for the last 8 years, mostly DX6i and DX6. Before every flying session, I wall charge the 4 eneloop batteries (only about half an hour because they're never flat from the previous session). After many flying hours and many sessions of 2 to 3 hours continuous flying, I've never seen less than 5V on the Tx display and I've never had the slightest problem, so why "upgrade" anything? OK, I replace the 4 eneloops every couple of years, but I've never seen any sign of weakening. In the light of my (limited) experience, and reading the posts above, the term "upgrade" seems rather academic and optimistic, and in many cases, is just resulting in self-inflicted problems. Am I missing something? Edited By brokenenglish on 17/09/2020 16:53:49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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