DX7 vs DSX9

[Sesame]

was planning to get at least one of the helis sorted for this weekend, to give it a try.
only worried about the idle thing as im going for a time to be using both DX7 and DSX9 and they are on different sides

[JeromeF]

was planning to get at least one of the helis sorted for this weekend, to give it a try.
only worried about the idle thing as im going for a time to be using both DX7 and DSX9 and they are on different sides

I bought my first DSX9 the same time as busterboy and got sooooo used to the switche positions - flying with another TX, I'd crash and end up hitting Idle up thinking it was Throttle hold. Sold my 9 and was using a 6I for about 6months and still didn't get use to the switch positions. Back to the DSX9 now and feel so much more at home.

[Sesame]

Your not settling my mind here fellas, think im gonna have to get the soldering iron out

[Nudenut]

Took me about a week, plenty of time on the SIM and don't even think about switch positions now... the 9 is far superior Tony and gives so many more options if you so wish.

e.g. 5 IU's with individual rates, giving you chance to set one up with a slow piro rate to perfect that chaos!!

When you occasionally fly with your DX7 or someone elses just don't give yourself need for the TH !!!

[JeromeF]

Your not settling my mind here fellas, think im gonna have to get the soldering iron out

Sorry Not trying to put you against it hehe. I just really did find it hard to convert back to having swtiches on the oposite side. You on the other hand may not have an issue at all

[Tosh]

When you`re flying hold is the one that`s not already pulled back.

[tourerjim]

Arrived yesterday & last night setup 4 heli's into the DSX9 its that quick also lowered the sticks to give same travel feel as my DX7 it has a very good screen display I think Im going to get on withit really well.

[Steve]

The servo centres will be different between the 2 radios but everything else (curve values, end points, servo travel directions, gyro gain etc) should be the same. If you choose to re-centre each servo using a bit of sub trim then they will all require the same amount which is about 20 points I think from memory.

[EtheAv8r]

I recently upgraded my Tx from DX7 to DSX9. The DSX9 is much nicer…. And more capable, but to be honest whether is it worth 2 ½ times the cost is highly debatable! I justified it (to myself) with the fact that the sticks feel nicer, and the build quality is that little bit better, and it is more flexible, and has 9 channels – it will probably be the only Tx I will now ever need and I can grow into it (channel wise) in the future if I ever need to.

I too having bought it did not use it for a month because of having to re-program all my models, but in the end I spent a wet Saturday afternoon doing it and getting used to the different programming – which is actually very easy and intuitive.

So my DX7 (in as new condition with only about 30 hours of use) is now all boxed up and ready for a well known auction site.

Is the DSX9 a good value for money upgrade for the DX7 – for a Sport flyer who will not exceed the 7 channel limit, no; but if money is no object then yes!

[tourerjim]

The servo centres will be different between the 2 radios but everything else (curve values, end points, servo travel directions, gyro gain etc) should be the same. If you choose to re-centre each servo using a bit of sub trim then they will all require the same amount which is about 20 points I think from memory.

I used the setup details from DX7 for each heli & out them into the DXS9 then bind each heli bingo! no need to make any adjustments setup up is bang on.

[EtheAv8r]

I was not aware of any Servo center differences moving from DX7 to DSX9 except for the dual servos set for Flapperon on my planks. However I did not pay too much attantion!

My Outrage G5 is no different though - but again I have a Helicommand on that so that may have masked it?

[JeromeF]

Snaproll... Love it, one of my favourite features of the DSX9 at the moment. Perform some wicked snap moves all at flick of a switch.

[Tom Burgess]

Same on a 9x and 10x. I have flown the same heli on both the DX7 and 9x and hated the sticks on the 9x. The heli feels very sluggish on a 9x/10x. obviously the power isnt directly changed, but the extra range almost makes it feel spongy shame really as the DSX9 is a beautiful radio, I just wouldnt get used to it.

I think it is so you can swap modes?? so the stick have equal travel?

[sacko]

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So my DX7 (in as new condition with only about 30 hours of use) is now all boxed up and ready for a well known auction site.
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PM Mart61, as he has just put up a wanted ad for one

[tourerjim]

Same on a 9x and 10x. I have flown the same heli on both the DX7 and 9x and hated the sticks on the 9x. The heli feels very sluggish on a 9x/10x. obviously the power isnt directly changed, but the extra range almost makes it feel spongy shame really as the DSX9 is a beautiful radio, I just wouldnt get used to it.

I think it is so you can swap modes?? so the stick have equal travel?

What I have noticed with the DX9 is my 250 is no where near as twichy due to I think is the extra stick movement.