I had this also with the throttle pot and just removed the assembly from the front of the case for access and just gently bent the 3 tabs and opened the pot. I used a Q tip dipped in Isopropyl and wiped the contacts and tracks, blew them dry and reassembled it. Working fine now. Thanks for the video Allan.
Hi Allan. I picked up a DX6i from a secondhand store. Apparently they thought it a good thing to give it away with 2 channels not working. Glad I didn’t pay for it. The did not know what to do with it so gave it me. Used your video to fix both channels. Now have a fully functioning set. Good to know your video is still helping people
Thank you very much for making this video. Saved me time and shipping this transmitter back. I had a stuck rudder, and after removing the pot and cleaning with IPA, the rudder worked again. Tip: Without removing wiring or internal screws, I was able to pry two of the upper metal clips and was able to take out the PCB board to clean. Then reassemble in reverse.
Got a used dx6i and had the same issue with the rudder. Took the pcb out and cleaned with some perfume spray and wow the rudder is working now as it should be. Thanks OP you legend.
Thanks! I've cracked out my DX6i for the first time in ages and it has this issue with the elevator. I'll be giving procedure a test later today. Thanks to you and the rest of the commentators I feel pretty confident it'll fix it. Yay! I may get a flight in this weekend then. Awesome
Thanks for posting this my dx6i lost rudder control and throttle control acted up after cleaning pots with Isopropyl alcohol and Q tips works fine now Thanks for posting this video Tip: Without removing wiring or internal screws, I was able to pry two of the upper metal clips and was able to take out the pot boards out and clean and reinstall
I had an stuck elevator too. Thanks to this vid I was able to repair it. Did the same as in the video except I didn't remove the springs. Thanks Allan!
Yes same here, my Throttle stick had virtually no output at all, i used some 'switch cleaner' spray on a q-tip which lifted the dirt straight off the pot track perfectly, so now all back to normal! NOTE: One thing to add is to make sure you get the Potentiometer back plate lined up exactly as you removed it to make sure full throttle/pitch etc range is maintained. Thanks to you allan smith great video.
Nice! Worked for me. I didn't need to remove the springs. I used Isopropyl alcohol and q-tips (sparing on the alcohol so it didn't drip anywhere) to do the cleaning. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks, this worked for me. Note that I didn't take the tension springs off or retaining clips, I just pried the pcb off and cleaned it while on the sticks still. Also I used q tips with rubbing alcohol instead of windex. My problem was much worse too, my sticks were completely unresponsive and this fixed it.
I had that with mine you don't need to take it all apart just take out the retainer clip and it slides out the then as you say bend the clips on the circuit board and clean it out and put it back together job done
thanks man I think this going to help mine keeps staying a little forward on elevator in a little back on elevator do you think this will help mine I'm really happy you made this video though I think it's going to work you're awesome
Do not use Windex or alcohol to clean your potentiometer. Windex has water in it and alcohol dries it out too much. Use Deoxit 5, a product specifically designed to clean potentiometers. It cleans it a gently lubricates it. It also will not harm the plastic.
my right gimbal has gotten messed up. it doesn't sit in the middle anymore :( thanks for the video, I have confidence in opening her up now. wish me luck!
I had this also with the throttle pot and just removed the assembly from the front of the case for access and just gently bent the 3 tabs and opened the pot. I used a Q tip dipped in Isopropyl and wiped the contacts and tracks, blew them dry and reassembled it. Working fine now. Thanks for the video Allan.
Hi Allan. I picked up a DX6i from a secondhand store. Apparently they thought it a good thing to give it away with 2 channels not working. Glad I didn’t pay for it. The did not know what to do with it so gave it me. Used your video to fix both channels. Now have a fully functioning set. Good to know your video is still helping people
This vid is still going strong!! Thank you so much, I've managed to sort my DX6i thanks to you.
Thanks for this. Mine was doing the same on the throttle.
Followed your directions (but cleaned with ipa sterile wipes) and it works a treat.
Thank you very much for making this video. Saved me time and shipping this transmitter back. I had a stuck rudder, and after removing the pot and cleaning with IPA, the rudder worked again.
Tip: Without removing wiring or internal screws, I was able to pry two of the upper metal clips and was able to take out the PCB board to clean. Then reassemble in reverse.
Got a used dx6i and had the same issue with the rudder. Took the pcb out and cleaned with some perfume spray and wow the rudder is working now as it should be. Thanks OP you legend.
Thanks! I've cracked out my DX6i for the first time in ages and it has this issue with the elevator. I'll be giving procedure a test later today. Thanks to you and the rest of the commentators I feel pretty confident it'll fix it. Yay! I may get a flight in this weekend then. Awesome
Thanks for posting this my dx6i lost rudder control and throttle control acted up after cleaning pots with Isopropyl alcohol and Q tips works fine now Thanks for posting this video
Tip: Without removing wiring or internal screws, I was able to pry two of the upper metal clips and was able to take out the pot boards out and clean and reinstall
I had an stuck elevator too. Thanks to this vid I was able to repair it. Did the same as in the video except I didn't remove the springs. Thanks Allan!
I took off the small round cover and cleaned it like you did. I never removed the springs or anything didn't need to. Fixed it up great. thanks alot
Great makes it a lot easier if you don't have to remove the springs nice tip
Yes same here, my Throttle stick had virtually no output at all, i used some 'switch cleaner' spray on a q-tip which lifted the dirt straight off the pot track perfectly, so now all back to normal! NOTE: One thing to add is to make sure you get the Potentiometer back plate lined up exactly as you removed it to make sure full throttle/pitch etc range is maintained. Thanks to you allan smith great video.
Simon Edwards same exact scenario, solution, and advice here.
Same thing for me, thank you!
Nice! Worked for me. I didn't need to remove the springs. I used Isopropyl alcohol and q-tips (sparing on the alcohol so it didn't drip anywhere) to do the cleaning. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks, helped alot. (The DX6i is still a good Radio. Got it for blade bnf Helis)
i just had to do this for the first time, easier to pry the 3 tabs open rather than remove the whole assembly
@@sloth_7665 that's what i did actually.
Thank you my friend now my dx6i is working OK, I cleaned the small conectors and did not remove the springs, thanks again.
Thanks, this worked for me. Note that I didn't take the tension springs off or retaining clips, I just pried the pcb off and cleaned it while on the sticks still. Also I used q tips with rubbing alcohol instead of windex.
My problem was much worse too, my sticks were completely unresponsive and this fixed it.
Thanks for sharing. I bought a used DX6i and had the exact issue. Cleaned the pot tracks with alcohol and it's good as new. cheers.
Very nice Video, This fixed my DX6I, I did not remove the springs, it was not needed. Thanks!!
very well explained, this seems to be a very common problem with the dx6I module.
i can’t thank you enough i had exactly the same probably followed your instructions now works perfect
Thank you, sir. This worked for me, helped me fix my throttle pot.
Hey THANKS! Your video really helped me out! No more glitchy throttle!
Thank you! Thought my radio was f'd. Took about 20 min...worked perfectly!😉
Cool. Thanks! Had that problem. Just a drop of isopropyl-alcohol into the pot and a gentle massage of gimbal fixed it :)
Thank you! Clear video 😊👍 Will try this, hope it fixes my issue with the DX6i.
Worked like a charm, Thank you!
Thank you Allan! Worked great for me, appreciate your video!
Thanks. I has a throttle pot that wouldn't turn off. It was idle to full with no modulation, so we'll give your fix a try.
I still need to repair mine, 10 years later! : )
I had that with mine you don't need to take it all apart just take out the retainer clip and it slides out the then as you say bend the clips on the circuit board and clean it out and put it back together job done
Thanks for the video. It really helped.
Thank you man, made my day.
It worked. Many many thanks!! :D
Yea it's all pretty eazy except the removal and install of the centeting springs that's a little difficult but u got it good luck
also works to leave gimbal in. just take of retainer clip and spray electronic cleaner in small hole behind clip.
thanks man I think this going to help mine keeps staying a little forward on elevator in a little back on elevator do you think this will help mine I'm really happy you made this video though I think it's going to work you're awesome
Great video!
Hi Allen how old is your dx6i, my dx6i is 4 years old and is working fine till now.
thanks man! it worked!
Thx helped me :)
Do not use Windex or alcohol to clean your potentiometer. Windex has water in it and alcohol dries it out too much. Use Deoxit 5, a product specifically designed to clean potentiometers. It cleans it a gently lubricates it. It also will not harm the plastic.
my right gimbal has gotten messed up. it doesn't sit in the middle anymore :( thanks for the video, I have confidence in opening her up now. wish me luck!
Thaaaaanks man nice vid
Why would you have to remove the pot, just undo the tabs, open, clean and reassemble. I ised contact cleaner, blew it out, done. No q- tips needed.
Will this work for any Rc Controller?
It should. As long as the potentiometer is the same style and its removable back.
Thank you!
pot b5k is poor part, now i am change it 2 times