Spectrum DX6 info please

[limpet]

I`ve been using the Saturn radio gear up to now which is fine and cheap and cheerful but I`m now getting to the stage where I need to upgrade to something better, mainly so I can share transmitters between projects.

Am I right in thinking a DX6 tx is all I need then fit DSM rx to each robot? I need some pointers in what to buy if anyone can help please.

[maddox10]

A DX6 is a "DSM1" transmitter. First generation 2.4 GHz. Not compatible to any newer DSM2 or DSMX generation recievers.
I believe there is no modern, cheap reciever that can communicate with it.
Ideal you'll have a BR6000 reciever to mate with it.

If you talk about the DX6i or simular, that should mate up with the normal series of modern 2.4GHz recievers.

[limpet]

Thanks thats the sort of thing I need to know.
So if I get a DX6i can I then get any DSM2 receivers or are there makes that are incompatible?

[Porker]

I don't think that the Spektrum DX6i is DSM2. The Spektrum DX5i is though (I think).

(Note: This post was to my knowledge, and I was wrong.)

[Shakey]

The DX6i is DSM2 compatible, been using it for years. And it will bind with any DSM2 receiver not just their own brand.

The newer DX6i's are DSMx too.

[Porker]

OK, sorry. My mistake.

http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-SPM6610.html

[psychostorm]

I don't think that the Spektrum DX6i is DSM2. The Spektrum DX5i is though (I think).

(Note: This post was to my knowledge, and I was wrong.)

DX5e & DX6i are both DSM2.

[Porker]

Yeah, sorry. My mistake.

[limpet]

Thanks to all who replied, I`ve had a look round and will get the DX6i mode 2 from around £80 on ebay and go from there.

[limpet]

Ok transmitter acquired (DX6i), has anyone got any recommendations as to which receivers to get and where to get them/what price should I be looking for them at?
Thanks

[Danjr1]

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s..._failsafe.html

Shop around for the best price. The hobbyking website has instructions on how to set the failsafe up.

[terry]

I've bought 2 of these to bind with a dx6i, about £7 each from eBay ! Binding is easy and all chanells failsafe to the positions when binded.
I will say aswell the dx6i is factory set to 100mw output the Europe setting, changing to the USA setting will then be 200mw output .