Spectrum DX6i User manual

Change Mode for your Spectrum DX6i Radio From MODE 2 to MODE 1
Disclaimer
Before you begin, please keep in mind that any of this modification probably invalidate your warranty,
any damage caused to your Tx following these instructions is your responsability, all steps are
reversible but you can not guarantee that you wont loose a screw or break some tiny plastic part, so be
very carefull.
Change the software.
To enter the hidden menu
Go to the COPY/RESET menu inside the SETUP LIST.
DX6i Change Mode Procedure
http://www.max3design.com/soporte/RC/DX6i/DX6i_mode_change.htm
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Choose RESET. (DRAGONUS is the name i have assigned to my model 1 in the Tx memory)
DX6i Change Mode Procedure
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When you are asked yes / no highlight the "list" button in the top right.
DX6i Change Mode Procedure
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After this switch the AIL D/R switch at the top right from position 1 to 0 two or three times..
DX6i Change Mode Procedure
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after this procedure the sender should open the menu to change mode.
DX6i Change Mode Procedure
http://www.max3design.com/soporte/RC/DX6i/DX6i_mode_change.htm
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Choose your mode with the dial and push the dial to accept.
Change the spring from the right stick to te left.
Tools you will need
DX6i Change Mode Procedure
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I reccomend you use your styrofoam packaging to protect your transmitter from scratches.
DX6i Change Mode Procedure
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1.- Remove the 4 "AA" batteries from the batteries compartement.
2.- Remove the back part of the transmitter case, unscrewing the 6 phillips head screws.
3.- Before you remove this 3 connectors that connect both parts, mark with a "sharpie" pen, to reconnect
them as they need to be.
DX6i Change Mode Procedure
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4.- Untight this 2 screws and remove the friction plate.
DX6i Change Mode Procedure
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5.- I used my RC wrench to remove this nut (4mm hex)
DX6i Change Mode Procedure
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6.-Screw into the new position (some people doesnt use this friction plate so steps 5 thru 8 can be
ommited).
DX6i Change Mode Procedure
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7.- Use silicon oil to lube the plastic were the friction plate makes contact.
DX6i Change Mode Procedure
http://www.max3design.com/soporte/RC/DX6i/DX6i_mode_change.htm
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8.- Screw the friction plate as the picture shows, black screw goes almost all the way and the silver
screw is to adjust the friction feel that you like the most, move the throttle stick and adjust as desired.
DX6i Change Mode Procedure
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9.- Remove the right stick spring (be carefull not to loose it or bent it).
DX6i Change Mode Procedure
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10.- Remove this plastic part.
DX6i Change Mode Procedure
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11.- This 3 pins needs to be removed from Right Stick to be put in the Left Stick.
DX6i Change Mode Procedure
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12.- Use a bent nose pliers like the picture and be very carefull since there is very little space.
DX6i Change Mode Procedure
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13.- Remove one by one and place in the other stick, the position is the same but remember that the
stick is rotated 180°.
DX6i Change Mode Procedure
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14.- Twist a little first to make it easy to pull out.
DX6i Change Mode Procedure
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15.- Use a 2mm hex screw remover to remove the right stick from the front half case, this are just 4
screws.
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