Spectrum DX7 Mode 1 to Mode 2

[TedScott]

In all innocence I bought a DX7 Mode 1 transmitter then discovered the differences between mode 1 and 2. The mode 1 doesn't feel right as it is not a true "cyclic" mode.
Is it possible to convert a DX7 from Mode 1 to Mode 2?

Any help would be most appreciated.

[mattie-lodge]

Unfortually not on a dx7

[Tim Procter]

There is a tutorial on how to change the modes on a DX6i but havent a clue whether it works with the DX7 or not..

[Aidi]

Perhaps this might help you

http://mugi.co.uk/tutorials_dx7_modechange.php

Rgds
Aidi

[Tim Procter]

Perhaps this might help you

http://mugi.co.uk/tutorials_dx7_modechange.php

Rgds
Aidi

That's the one I was looking for Aidi, I knew I'd seen it somewhere..

Nice one mate..

[ChrisB]

It can be done but it needs a bit of a rewire as per Aidis tutorial.Why oh why didnt they include a simple software mode change??

Great radio though,mine is 2 years old this xmas and its still going strong.

[shedracer]

Just out of interest, how do you know whether its a mode 1 or mode 2 DX7, is there a label somewhere on the TX?

[Boggy]

Just out of interest, how do you know whether its a mode 1 or mode 2 DX7, is there a label somewhere on the TX?

they are not marked with a label as such but just by looking you will see that the left stick is central and the right is lowered(throttle)on mode 1 and vice/versa on mode two

there is also mode three and four but lets not go there! cos i dont know!!!

[elektromodely.com]

Just out of interest, how do you know whether its a mode 1 or mode 2 DX7, is there a label somewhere on the TX?

Not look at stick - it is not enough ! I have got some mode1 radio which had its left stick with the ratchet... Better to see at the servo monitor if the left stick goes into the 1st (THROTTLE) channel..

[HiltonSteve]

You could always use it upside down and reverse all the channels !

[elektromodely.com]

You could always use it upside down and reverse all the channels !

It will not work - mode1 has the throttle + aileren on the right, but mode2 has the cyclic (aileron + elevator) on the right... Upside down mode2 will get aileron+elevator to the left and throttle+rudder to the right. It is not mode1, but mode3.

[HiltonSteve]

I wasn't actually being serious about using the TX upside down, but....

As long as it's a 90 degree cyclic you could just swap the servo's over on the RX.

I must add that -

A - I have never tried this
B - Would not recommend anyone trying it
C - If you do try it and end up crashing then don't come crying to me!