Will it work

[sparky 2]

Hi I currently have a trex 600 n converted to dfc with 3gx. I have never had an issue if I have dumb thumbed it in but the last two flights I have had have both ended the same with it putting its self into the ground the last being from a nice stable hover and no stick input. So I am now at the point of contemplating a change to a spectrum BX my concern is one are these ok with Nitro and also I my tx is a JR dsx 11 which allows the use with DSM2 kit will this all work together and get my confidence back ?
?

[waveydavey]

Absolutely fine with nitro, I'd be looking for vibes though. The DSM2 kit will, be fine, theres a BeatX in the For Sale for £55 you'd need a receiver but a cheap way to change over.

[tomatwalden]

AR7200BX is fine with nitro. In fact, a recent firmware update included a nitro governor function. To use DSM2 though with the AR7200BX, I believe you need to use DSMX satellites (NOT DSM2 as they aren't supported I believe). The AR7200BX (and DSMX sats) should detect your DSM2 TX and sync on the older protocol.

[waveydavey]

The nitro governor comes with a warning in that it only works with the Speccy backplate sensor, I couldn't get any other sensor to work, although it did work well once setup, which is quite straightforward

[sparky 2]

Thanks guys that all looks promising I would like to run with a gov built in so will likely by a new one ( still less than last reverse into the ground) I will no doubt be back for some set up info I saw somewhere about the fixing pads needing replacing does that apply to this unit as well for maplins tape?

regards

Chris

[bothma]

Chris

All the advise from our fellow members above is very good. In my opinion you can't go wrong with a AR7200BX, I have two and am happy with their overall performance.

[tomatwalden]

Thanks guys that all looks promising I would like to run with a gov built in so will likely by a new one...

Bear in mind that the governor firmware update is fairly recent. I doubt that most in-stock units are running the latest firmware therefore. Worth checking and/or buying the USB connector to do the upgrade yourself I guess.

EDIT : Also worth mentioning (since I just noticed nobody else had mentioned it ) that the nitro governor is with the Spektrum AR7200BX ONLY. The stand-alone BeastX units ( Microbeast ) do not have this feature.

[sparky 2]

Yes thanks Tom I had seen that next one I need to check is that it definitely needs DSMX sats

[tomatwalden]

Yes thanks Tom I had seen that next one I need to check is that it definitely needs DSMX sats

from : http://www.horizonhobby.com/pdf/SPMA...-Manual_EN.pdf

Page 3 : CAUTION: DO NOT use DSM2 remote receivers with the AR7200BX.
Doing so will cause the helicopter to crash, resulting in property damage
and injury.

Page 4 : Specifications
Type: DSM receiver and BeastX flybarless technology
Channels: 7 (8 channels are available, however, Channel 5 is only used as an
internal gain channel for the tail gyro).
Modulation: DSM2, DSMX

[sparky 2]

Well it's now all in the post so set up questions to follow in a day or so

Chris

[sparky 2]

Can someone point me in the right direction for this double sided tape that people are using instead of the stock pads its for a Nitro so i am assuming it has some foam in it ? I have some double sided plain tape that sticks like to a blanket but its just tape no foam

[Tom Owen]

MIK4272 Gyro Tape for VBar

this stuff

Midlands also do some but i think it was ripmax, i had a look but couldn't find it mate!

[Tom Owen]

or this

F-MG92 | MING YANG DOUBLE SIDED TAPE (2MM)

[waveydavey]

Here you go, the veritable tape amongst tapes

Double Sided Foam Tape 25mm x 10m | Maplin


2 layers is all you should need

[sparky 2]

Anyone got a picture of this installed on a Rex 600