Which Spekrum model? Spektrum SPM6625 DX6i 6-Channel Full Range Microlite Mode 2 This is described as for airplanes and helis. Does this work for us?
There are 2 versions of the DX6i. One for fixed wing and one for helicopters. you can fly either on the same radio (or drive boats). The main difference is the throttle on the airplane version stays where you put it, and the heli version re-centers.
Hmm ... I thought heli radios were like aircraft radios ... the left hand throttle stick does not have a centering spring. I know that would make it a pain to fly my helis. Heh. Of course, Spectrum does things oddly compared to most other manufacturers. Maybe it is a stick mode thing, aka Mode 1 and Mode 2. Each has the throttle stick on the opposite sides of the radio from the other mode which is why some transmitters have a spring return on the left sinck and others have it on the right stick.
I would've thought that on the below version, the left stick is for pitch and roll, the left for throttle and use, so the left stick would have a return spring, and the right stick would not.
Spektrum sent me a kit of spring and gimbal part to convert the gimbel to self centering. Simple to do but you need a small hemostat to put the parts in the gimbel.
also any of you guys know any good websites to find detailed parts for my bismarck like railings 50cal chains anchors, you know ive been looking and its quiet hard all help is needed thanx Dave
Boat chain at wally world craft section cheap. My 6xi had left up/down direction centering and right full centering. I flipped them and swapped out for buttons.
thank you guys soo much ill have to keep everyone updated on my build im very excited, i just finished building a lindberg blue devil destroyer 1:125 it looks very nice, no decals on yet but it looks great hoping to make bismarck even better
