binding

[gazza131]

Hi all

I know i'm going to sound really stupid now

But how do you bind a heli to receiver

I have tried everything but cant get my blade 400 to bind to my DX6i ?

many thanks

[tiddler]

Did you put the bind plug in first ?

[asomaro]

I'm assuming its one of the smaller spectrum rx's like an ar6110 or 6100? If so, push the bind plug onto the "batt" pins on the rx (doesnt matter which way round it plugs in).

Next leave the tx swiched off.

Next I'd suggest you disconnect the motor on the heli as a safety measure.

Next connect the lipo and the rx should start to flash

Next pull the trainer swich backwards on the dx6i and hold it there

Next switch on the tx

Next you will see it saying BIND on the screen.

Next look at the rx and when it stops flashing it is bound (or should be).

Next - once bound let go of the trainer switch

Next disconnect lipo, reconnect motor, ensure tx is switched on, connect the lipo and everything should be working.

Hope this helps,

Cheers,

[Brian Gifford]

First of all, SAFETY! disconnect your motor wires, or make sure the motor pinion is not in contact with the main drive gear.

1. Insert binding plug into spare channel on Rx (assuming you are using a Spektrum receiver!)

2. Plug in the Lipo on the Blade.

3. Establish failsafe positions on Tx controls, normally zero throttle, all other positions neutral.

4. Pull forward and hold the range/bind switch on the top left of the Tx. Whilst holding this switch, turn on the Tx. The Rx light should initially flash, then go solid. Release bind switch.

5. Remove bind plug from Rx

6. Disconnect Lipo from Blade

7. Turn off Tx

8. Turn on Tx, ensure Throttle Hold is on. Plug in Lipo to Blade. You should now have a solid light on the Rx.

9. Turn off Tx, disconnect Lipo.

10. Reconnect motor or re-engage pinion, Switch on Tx, engage Throttle hold, connect Lipo, and CAREFULLY check failsafes are OK.

Remember, safety first!

Edit - Too Slow!

[Swashbuckler]

Don't forget to remove the bind plug after following the procedures described, otherwise the next time you connect the lipo the receiver will go back into bind mode!

Just saw that Brian had said this! Duh

[gazza131]

thats excellent -- thanks guys

(dont ya just hate "short term memory loss"}

[Sqwidge]

When binding make sure all trims and sub trims are at 0, both sticks should be resting at neutral positions with the throttle down.

[cjcj1949]

I've found with the AR6200 that the rx remembers the bind positions when you first switch on without the tx on. But if you switch off the tx to test the failsafe, the servos stay at the last position and the esc goes to the bind value. Someone told me it was possible to bind in such a way that the servos would go to the bind value when the tx was switched off. I want to do this on gliders as I want them to gently circle rather than continue to fly away. The Giant Cod AR6100 compatible does go to bind values, but I'm not too keen on using it as anything other than a servo tester.

Chris