gimbles

my dx6i gimble is feeling rough .is there a cure for this? if so how?

cheers

[Grant_beltcp]

Buy a dx7 or 8 lol.

I dont know about the dx6i, but you can buy radial bearings to replace the little brass bushes that are currently in the gimbals for the DX7's. I'm presuming they will be the same? Anyone tried this before?

[3Dheliflyer]

well im not buying another spektrum that for sure.

[Planehazza]

You could try E45? Or some Aloe Vera?

[del19_82]

well im not buying another spektrum that for sure.

Why not?? All radios eventually wear out especially the pots and gimbals dude. it's just one of the things that happen. I'm pretty sure that Horizon will repair them for a fraction of the price of a new radio

[Smoothound]

You could try E45? Or some Aloe Vera?

Johnsons! smooth as a babies bum

[gorber]

Wasim,

If you are to buy another transmitter, you should seriously consider moving to Futaba.

With only 2 models in your fleet (?), it is not a massive task to switch over and not as expensive as you might think because you will get good prices when selling your existing receivers.

The benefits are better responsiveness and more robust binding. The recievers are more expensive, but it isn't much relative to the price of a helicopter.

I have an 8FG which offers outstanding value for money (it is actually a 10 channel transmitter apparently) and feels great in the hands, really well balanced.

[3Dheliflyer]

Meanwhile how do I fix this problem?

[3Dheliflyer]

Will these rough gimbles effect my flight?

[3Dheliflyer]

I loosend the screw with the long silver bit and it seems very smooth. Is this ok ?

[rceccleston]

I loosend the screw with the long silver bit and it seems very smooth. Is this ok ?

Sounds like you loosened the friction strap that prevents the throttle flopping down when the transmitter is vertical.

[Grant_beltcp]

If you can go without your TX for a week then call horizon and ask them as I am sure they will replace the gimbals for you if theres an issue.