Can't say how much this video has helped. A young man 14 yrs old, a club member got an Apprentice for Christmas and text me to ask if could buddy box his new aircraft. I got a DX9 for Christmas. Followed your video and bound to my DX8 and one of my models. Perrrrrrrrrrrrrect. This wireless setup is just the best. Going flying tomorrow to help my little buddy. Thanks for sharing.
I should have just said you skipped letting us know the Direct Access is a new feature that some may not be aware of. Great video and info, I'm on the preorder list and I own a DX18. Again many thanks for all you do!!!
I am our club trainer/examiner and regularly buddybox newbies. I have had DX6i, DX7, DX8 tx and have hundreds of flight hours with these radios. The only time I have experienced radio problems is when someone is using a cheap orange receiver. My current fleet of aircraft numbers 25 fixed wing and 5 helis all with spektrum radio and I have never had a problem.
Robert, I just finished watching your DX9 Review, and then went and joined the Support Group. I am not a great radio programmer. And it seems like someone who can handle a DX8 should have no trouble with the 9. But this old man is having a tough time. I sure do appreciate your videos and help.
Just wanted to comment and say thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. Incredibly informative. I really appreciate and most importantly can't wait to get my DX9!!!!!
Very Correct. As you can see in the video, I actually used that feature. However, if you want to skip those 2 steps when first turning on your radio because you need to go directly to the system menu, you can simply hold the roller down for direct access when turning on the radio. Thanks for stopping in man. Appreciate the comment! ~~Robert.
Thanks for a really great review of the DX9. I actually paused the video half way through to order one. The headphone socket will be really useful to me Greg as my hearing is slightly impaired, so now I won't need to worry about not hearing the timer. Happy flying! Greg.
Very nice overview of the DX9. I am looking forward to getting one. I still laugh every time I watch your buddy box prank. Good stuff. Thank you for your efforts on these videos.
THIS WAS REALLY GREAT! I LOVE MY DX9. I BOUND IT TO A DX4 AND ALMOST EVERYTHING WENT PERFECTLY. THE DX4 I FOUND HAD THE THROTTLE REVERSED. LUCKILY, WHEN I SWITCHED IT TO "STUDENT HAS CONTROL" IT ONLY WENT 2 FEET INTO MY RECLINER! COULD HAVE BEEN REALLY BAD.... THANKS AGIN!!!!!
great stuff, when I first saw the wireless buddy box I expected additional costs, but this actually acts as a gateway for any other spektrum radio, so easy!
love your video ... very good explanation of the wireless buddy box ... I just got a dx9 2 months ago and had already owned a dx6 so this info helps me alot ... thank you sir.
You are right to a point. I do notice that the guys at my field keep their radios in a locked case around me now. LOL.. Like anything out there though, if used the wrong way by the wrong person, the coolest things can be seen in a negative light. Believe me, when I did the prank to Kenny, I picked his T28. I had a BRAND NEW one in a box ready to give him if I screwed up. And I already had his Settings in my radio. But yeah, Keep your Radio locked around me, muhahaha.. Thanks man !~~Robert
you are awesome! thanks for posting this.....setting up my dx6i as a slave to my new dx6 so i feel safer and a lot more responsible about teaching my 8yr old to fly the 200qx this weekend and our super cub lp and t28d in the future.
i am kinda on the ropes honestly between the dx9 and the Hitec Aurora 9x... good video though very helpful i just requested to be added to your group on facebook
Hello Robert. Great video. Thank you. I can't quite figure out how to program the DX9 to say "Instructor has control" when I move a stick. The transmitter does vibrate when a stick is moved but no voice. Thanks, David
I'd love to know: are the gimbals any better than the DX8 ones? I think the DX8 gimbals aren't that great. And how about electronics, is that comparable to DX8 or is it more like DX18? I'd greatly appreciate any response to that ;) Great video (apart from the off-width thing)
I now have both a DX9 and the iX12 radios. I use the iX12, and want my son (student), to use the DX9. So is it possible to have the DX9 in slave mode from the iX12?
Only the Master Radio has to be wireless. The slave radio can be any dsm2 or dsmX radio. It binds to the Master Wireless like it was a normal receiver. It thinks its binding to a plane basically. It doesnt know its another radio. Only the master wireless radio has a separate binding section to bind up to the slave.
Youre binding your dx9 to the plane and trainer to dx4. Its your plane and dx9. But i want it the other way around. The dx4 is owner of the plane and the dx9 needs to be master. Is that all done with those digital dipswitches? My friend flies a helicopter with ix12 and own helicopter. I bind to his transmitter with dx6i, but i can make it master and all controls he has, i have? What about throttle on a helicopter, when his is way past half stick and mine is below, i take control and the helicopter slams into the ground? Im not liking this, but perhaps you could explain.
So I followed along and got a "bind complete" message but the second radio did not go into slave mode. I got no "student has control" message. What's up?
Great video, Mr Robert. I've watched it as least 6 times and was binding it to my apprentice 15e for wireless training but am having problem with the .SAFE Technology. Lost bind on first flight , but no harm to AC. I've red and researched everything but can't seem to get it right.. You seem to be very knowledgeable on the dx9 so any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.. Lee Vestal;
My DX9 a time tried to update and not worked there sent to you guys for a concert he returned repaired and upgraded to 4 model type but not with more to bind wireless trainer the DX9 on the DX6i dsmx the DX6i and the student can not but bind in DX9 what can I do??
My brand new dx9 was 6 hours into the initial charge out of box, when it turned on and off by itself over and over again. I quickly took video, do I have to give this back to Santa ? Dx6 I have had pretty good luck with but this new 9 has me scared. Only 6 hours in. It would not turn on out of the box ...please help. Want to see the video?
i think it works 2 ways ,,some Spectrum flyers wont like it ,their dx8 or other can be hijacked by a prankster at any given time i foresee big problems if expensive models crash due to a prank by a pilot with lots of humor ,but not your flyingskills i liked your prank ,,but not if it was my helicopter,and another guy doing it
The only thing you need to know about spektrum radios is stay away.. watch some utube vids on rc planes you will always hear i lost radio failer. Very common with spektrums product.
You should tag your video with: "yt:stretch=16:9" It'll make your video the proper aspect ratio. Right now, the video looks stretched vertically (or compressed horizontally) and it makes things look weird. You have a video in 720×480, which is 3:2 aspect ratio (1.5:1) but you want it to be 16:9 (1.78:1). support.google.com/youtube/answer/146402?hl=en
Video still helping six years later! Thank you sir!
Can't say how much this video has helped. A young man 14 yrs old, a club member got an Apprentice for Christmas and text me to ask if could buddy box his new aircraft. I got a DX9 for Christmas. Followed your video and bound to my DX8 and one of my models. Perrrrrrrrrrrrrect. This wireless setup is just the best. Going flying tomorrow to help my little buddy. Thanks for sharing.
I should have just said you skipped letting us know the Direct Access is a new feature that some may not be aware of.
Great video and info, I'm on the preorder list and I own a DX18.
Again many thanks for all you do!!!
Oops. I figured it out. I forgot to set the correct trainer switch. I used switch A. Thanks for the video. It's actually a lot easier than it sounds.
I am our club trainer/examiner and regularly buddybox newbies. I have had DX6i, DX7, DX8 tx and have hundreds of flight hours with these radios. The only time I have experienced radio problems is when someone is using a cheap orange receiver. My current fleet of aircraft numbers 25 fixed wing and 5 helis all with spektrum radio and I have never had a problem.
Robert, I just finished watching your DX9 Review, and then went and joined the Support Group. I am not a great radio programmer. And it seems like someone who can handle a DX8 should have no trouble with the 9. But this old man is having a tough time. I sure do appreciate your videos and help.
Just wanted to comment and say thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. Incredibly informative. I really appreciate and most importantly can't wait to get my DX9!!!!!
Very Correct. As you can see in the video, I actually used that feature. However, if you want to skip those 2 steps when first turning on your radio because you need to go directly to the system menu, you can simply hold the roller down for direct access when turning on the radio. Thanks for stopping in man. Appreciate the comment! ~~Robert.
Thanks for a really great review of the DX9. I actually paused the video half way through to order one. The headphone socket will be really useful to me Greg as my hearing is slightly impaired, so now I won't need to worry about not hearing the timer. Happy flying! Greg.
Very nice overview of the DX9. I am looking forward to getting one. I still laugh every time I watch your buddy box prank. Good stuff. Thank you for your efforts on these videos.
Robert ; Excellent review explaining the DX 9 ! I am thinking about buying one also ! Thanks for the video!
Thanks Timmy! Appreciate the stop in. ~~Robert
THIS WAS REALLY GREAT! I LOVE MY DX9. I BOUND IT TO A DX4 AND ALMOST EVERYTHING WENT PERFECTLY. THE DX4 I FOUND HAD THE THROTTLE REVERSED. LUCKILY, WHEN I SWITCHED IT TO "STUDENT HAS CONTROL" IT ONLY WENT 2 FEET INTO MY RECLINER! COULD HAVE BEEN REALLY BAD.... THANKS AGIN!!!!!
Hard to argue with that! Thanks man. As Always, appreciate your support and views!!! ~~Robert.
great stuff, when I first saw the wireless buddy box I expected additional costs, but this actually acts as a gateway for any other spektrum radio, so easy!
Thank you very much sir. Appreciate the view and comment. ~~Robert.
love your video ... very good explanation of the wireless buddy box ... I just got a dx9 2 months ago and had already owned a dx6 so this info helps me alot ... thank you sir.
You are right to a point. I do notice that the guys at my field keep their radios in a locked case around me now. LOL.. Like anything out there though, if used the wrong way by the wrong person, the coolest things can be seen in a negative light. Believe me, when I did the prank to Kenny, I picked his T28. I had a BRAND NEW one in a box ready to give him if I screwed up. And I already had his Settings in my radio. But yeah, Keep your Radio locked around me, muhahaha.. Thanks man !~~Robert
Great video man, really appreciate you walking us thru the process!
Perfect video.,. once again.. but if they see this on a broadcasting network you might also get a job for an RC show ;)
you are awesome! thanks for posting this.....setting up my dx6i as a slave to my new dx6 so i feel safer and a lot more responsible about teaching my 8yr old to fly the 200qx this weekend and our super cub lp and t28d in the future.
You no longer have to hold the select button and power up to get to the systems menu.
It has Direct System Access from the main menu like the DX18.
Hey buddy, can you do a video on to how to set throttle fixpoints for a castle creation esc....
Thanks Buddy, Appreciate the Comment. Let me know if you have any other questions. ~~Robert.
Make sure you have the 2 radios about 4 to 6 feet apart. Having them too close to each other, just your aircraft, can cause bind issues. ~~Robert.
Very Cool Enjoyed.. Big thumbs Up ,,Videooooooos
Hi, great video, but how do i disable the auto bind then everytime the two transmitters come close to eachother? Thanks
Thank you, this was very helpful.
i am kinda on the ropes honestly between the dx9 and the Hitec Aurora 9x...
good video though very helpful i just requested to be added to your group on facebook
Vvviiidddeeeoooosss is back!
This is great info. Thanks
I`m getting ready to pull the trigger on the DX9 has it been upgraded since this video ? thanks
Thanks for the video, just wish I hadn't watched it, now I've got to order one.
I have a JR 11X and a 9503, so let's just put another on the list.
Very good video...............thanks!
Programmable Master option
how is it different from the Pilot link Maser option ???
Hello Robert. Great video. Thank you. I can't quite figure out how to program the DX9 to say "Instructor has control" when I move a stick. The transmitter does vibrate when a stick is moved but no voice. Thanks, David
Never Mind. I found my answer.
I'd love to know: are the gimbals any better than the DX8 ones? I think the DX8 gimbals aren't that great. And how about electronics, is that comparable to DX8 or is it more like DX18? I'd greatly appreciate any response to that ;) Great video (apart from the off-width thing)
Hey Robert, can you bind the DX9 to the DSM2 Hobbyzone transmitter?
I now have both a DX9 and the iX12 radios. I use the iX12, and want my son (student), to use the DX9. So is it possible to have the DX9 in slave mode from the iX12?
Thanks for your vidio, one question do all the radio's have to be wireless for this to work.appreciate your reply.Thanks again Paul
Only the Master Radio has to be wireless. The slave radio can be any dsm2 or dsmX radio. It binds to the Master Wireless like it was a normal receiver. It thinks its binding to a plane basically. It doesnt know its another radio. Only the master wireless radio has a separate binding section to bind up to the slave.
Youre binding your dx9 to the plane and trainer to dx4. Its your plane and dx9. But i want it the other way around. The dx4 is owner of the plane and the dx9 needs to be master. Is that all done with those digital dipswitches? My friend flies a helicopter with ix12 and own helicopter. I bind to his transmitter with dx6i, but i can make it master and all controls he has, i have? What about throttle on a helicopter, when his is way past half stick and mine is below, i take control and the helicopter slams into the ground? Im not liking this, but perhaps you could explain.
So I followed along and got a "bind complete" message but the second radio did not go into slave mode. I got no "student has control" message. What's up?
Great video, Mr Robert. I've watched it as least 6 times and was binding it to my apprentice 15e for wireless training but am
having problem with the .SAFE Technology. Lost bind on first flight , but no harm to AC. I've red and researched everything but can't seem to get it right.. You seem to be very knowledgeable on the dx9 so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance..
Lee Vestal;
My DX9 a time tried to update and not worked there sent to you guys for a concert
he returned repaired and upgraded to 4 model type
but not with more to bind wireless trainer the DX9 on the DX6i dsmx
the DX6i and the student can not but bind in DX9
what can I do??
My brand new dx9 was 6 hours into the initial charge out of box, when it turned on and off by itself over and over again. I quickly took video, do I have to give this back to Santa ? Dx6 I have had pretty good luck with but this new 9 has me scared. Only 6 hours in. It would not turn on out of the box ...please help. Want to see the video?
nice work!!!
Where can i get a spektrum vegetabe chopping board?
Video starts at 11:55
Thanks man. Appreciate it. ~~Robert.
Thank You!
Is is not clear what the difference is between Programmable Master
and Pilot link master.
Have you found it to be annoying with the sounds, like the count down, lol
i think it works 2 ways ,,some Spectrum flyers wont like it ,their dx8 or other can be hijacked by a prankster at any given time
i foresee big problems if expensive models crash due to a prank by a pilot with lots of humor ,but not your flyingskills
i liked your prank ,,but not if it was my helicopter,and another guy doing it
The only thing you need to know about spektrum radios is stay away.. watch some utube vids on rc planes you will always hear i lost radio failer. Very common with spektrums product.
You should tag your video with: "yt:stretch=16:9" It'll make your video the proper aspect ratio. Right now, the video looks stretched vertically (or compressed horizontally) and it makes things look weird. You have a video in 720×480, which is 3:2 aspect ratio (1.5:1) but you want it to be 16:9 (1.78:1).
support.google.com/youtube/answer/146402?hl=en
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