Spectrum DX6 info please

**limpet** · 1st July 2013, 11:59

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** · 1st July 2013, 12:14

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** · 1st July 2013, 15:20

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** · 1st July 2013, 15:22

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.)

**psychostorm** · 1st July 2013, 17:41

Originally Posted by 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.)

DX5e & DX6i are both DSM2.

**Porker** · 1st July 2013, 18:20

Yeah, sorry. My mistake.

**limpet** · 2nd July 2013, 09:29

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** · 12th July 2013, 22:39

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

**Shakey** · 1st July 2013, 15:46

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.