MikeyMikeMike Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Hi People, I'm new so don;t be mean! I have a problem I'm really struggling to solve. I hppe you wise people will be able to point me in the right direction. I have an AR6200 and a DX6i - both are DSM2 - they say so on the devices. Binding plug in and power supply attached to the controller (7.4v). The lights flash on the AR6200 and satalite. I have taken the spring out the throttle on the DX6i so I can have it stay low. All other buttons/levers are on 0 on the DX6i. I turn the DX6i on with trainer held The lights flash faster on both the satalite and ar6200 but then one by one the lights go out on the satalite and ar6200 and they dont come back on at all for at least 30 seconds. I am still holding the trainer up in the meanwhile. I have tried it about 10ft away too. I have also tried another ar6200 but the same issue. This leads me to believe its the DX6i - what could be wrong and how can I fix it? Thank you in advance. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, MikeyMikeMike said: have taken the spring out the throttle on the DX6i so I can have it stay low. All other buttons/levers are Why Mikey Try to explain why As the transmitter maybe on the wrong mode Edited March 17, 2023 by Denis Watkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wagg Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Youtube video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrunner Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Did you release the trainer sitch when the receiver lights flashed for bind mode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Carpenter Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) Are you sure the tx isn’t trying to bind in DSMX ??? Is your tx DSM 2 only ie an early one ? I’ve seen tx bind in DSM 2 at our field when the Rx was DSMX capable. Always resulted in motor cut and dive of death as Rx tried to reconnect. Colin Edited March 18, 2023 by Colin Carpenter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 The DS6i came in 3 versions- DSM2 DSM2 and DSMX (with X on the case.) DSMX only ( also with X on the case ) when new EU regulations came in. Something in the menu prevents you switching to DSM2. The instruction sheet with the later Rx shows what is the correct setting to use for each type of Tx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyMikeMike Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 (edited) well thank you all for the help. Outrunner - I dont release the trainer at all - on the vids Ive seen you dont release till the lights go steady on the ar and satalite. and they dont go steady they just go off and stay off. I have checked and the trans actually has DSM2 written on it so i can assume its DSM2 and the AR is DSM2. is it safe to assume if its written on it DSM2 that it is ? Denis - I am not sure about Mode - you could be right - but what mode do u mean ? Mode as in wrong vehicle selected or is there another mode? Thanks again all! Mike(y) WIN_20230302_10_10_15_Pro.mp4 Edited March 21, 2023 by MikeyMikeMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyMikeMike Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 (edited) Since I made the video I have adjusted the throttle and taken the spring out so the throttle doesnt spring back. I have tried it with the throttle low (down) and same results. Edited March 21, 2023 by MikeyMikeMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 (edited) Mike, your Tx looks the same as mine with an X on the case which means it is DSMX. However whether it is DSM2 as well depends on whether DSM2 has been removed to comply with EU/UK regs. Mine does not transmit in DSM2 as it is a later version when DSM2 could no longer be imported into EU. So mine is DSMX only and works with newer Rx only. Mine will not work withthe old DSM2 Rx. If I scroll down in Setup to Modulation type I cannot change to DSM2 - its mentioned but I cannot change to it. Perhaps yours is the same? Where does it say DSM2 on your Tx? I cannot see DSM2 on your photo -just DSM and DSMX ( the large X ) Edited March 21, 2023 by kc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Mode means Mode 2 throttle left and elevator right or Mode 1 throttle right and elevator left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 As the AR6200 is DSM2 then you need to check whether your Tx is set to DSM2 - Setup - scroll down to modulation type. Maybe it's like mine and cannot be set to DSM2. ( my Tx would not work with an AR 6200 but works with more modern Rx ) Or maybe you can set to DSM2 and it then should work with the AR6200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyMikeMike Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 Hiya, yeah I see the DSMX on the trans. I didnt spot that and it was staring right at me! I guess that must be it. I'll get a DSMX reciever. Thanks all! p.s the set up didnt have a modulation setting. the last in the list were contrast/ copy-reset and lastly - adjust left. I guess I wasted my money on the AR, anyone want them for £10 each? I have 2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chaddock Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Mike Where exactly does it say DSM2 on the DX6i? I have a DX6i that is exactly like yours but is both DSMX and DSM2 compatible. The only place is says so is in the Modulation Type in the Set Up menu. Mine is on an auto DSMX setting which also give DSM2. It does have a setting for DSM2 only. It your DX6i is newer than mine (November 2020?) it is likely to have been manufactured with only DSMX available as required by the EU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Modulation type is item 11 on the Setup list- it must be there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learner Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 (edited) Have you tried binding with the transmitter outside sometimes mine doesnt work inside. What voltage is the battery you are using for receiver is it 4cell 4.8v. The lights seem to flash really quick/erratic untill you turn on transmitter then they settle to what I would expect, is the receiver genuine Spektrum or an ebay purchace Edited March 22, 2023 by Learner Change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 (edited) MMMike, as already suggested, the receiver and satellite cable should be thicker flexible cable. The cable in the vid looks flimsy and I expect are hard wire inside as with non genuine copies. These copies have no great range if you manage to bind at all. See if you can borrow a known working receiver. Edited March 22, 2023 by Denis Watkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 The question at the moment is whether the Tx can transmit on DSM2 to suit those Rx. But trying a DSMX Rx would prove whether the Tx works on DSMX at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Billinge Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 If the Transmitter (TX) has had a new firmware at some stage then it'll be limited to DSMX only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyMikeMike Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 hi guys, My AR6210 arrived and it paired almost before I got it out of the wrapper so thank you all for your help. I type this with tears of joy running down my cheeks. Thank you and goodnight. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 So it seems that this Tx is on DSMX at the moment - it's worth checking to see if it could be switched to DSM2 in the 'Modulation Type' ( item 11 in the Setup menu ) to use a DSM2 Rx. However note what Denis said about these possibly being fake Rx which are not reliable. Try to get a refund if you can! We don't like to see fakes being sold! And if anyone sold a DSMX only Tx with DSM2 Rx then in UK that would be covered by Consumer laws as " not suitable for the purpose it was sold for" and should be refunded . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyMikeMike Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 Thanks KC I will check, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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