Episode #1: Spektrum NX 8 Setup and Bind

[@richardhensley8281]

Thank you for showing how to use my NX8 . Setup.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

My pleasure. Enjoy.

[@voyhager3]

Thankyouthankyouthankyou! I spent probably 30mins on trying to figure out how to reverse my elevator with my NX8 that I just got. This saved me big time! Thank you!

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Voyhager, thanks for checking out my content, and there is a vid. coming out in the weeks to come that show how to do some more advanced functions. Stay tuned, and happy flying.

[@FokDR1]

After many years of using Futaba, I just picked up the NX8 today as my my 1st ever Spektrum. Your video was very helpful - thanks.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Thanks for watching, and I am so happy I was able to help. Let me know if you have any other questions, and happy flying.

[@PatJones82]

Been using old school Futaba Radio's my whole life for Nitro Flying. Getting back into R/C now that battery tech has come along and wow these new radios are awesome. I was hesitant on getting one of these until I found this video! EXTREMELY HELPFUL! THANK YOU! I'm going to order one!

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Awesome. Hope you enjoy it.

[@driverman8615]

Thanks learned lots. And will keep watching.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Driver, thanks for supporting the channel. Cheers

[@BillKisel]

I recently got an NX8, which is my first programmable TX, and found myself frustrated selecting the sounds because of such a long list. Now I can set up my own category, having learned from this video, and save the frustration going forward. Thanks.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Bill, I feel ya, that list is crazy long, and before I figured it out I thought I was going to have to program my entire hanger going through that list too. Glad I could help. Happy Flying.

[@mikewaller4141]

Great video, I switched to Futaba, but now switching to NX8. Thanks for sharing its made up my mind. Mike.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Mike. Glad I can help Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@krazy4baja]

Great vid, it definitely is frustrating when there are so many features, buttons, knobs, switches and outlets for internet hook up and such. I’ve had a couple tx’s with so many features so just want say thank you for the vid. It will help out a lot. I’ve watched a few vids but some people just go through the features to fast and don’t explain things clearly. You did a awesome job showing and explaining and simplify what to do. Thank you

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Krazy, thanks for the praise. I appreciate knowing that I am helping people out there. Cheers.

[@jmorgan276]

HUGE help with this video. I'm very new to the hobby and my new model (Eflite T28 1.1) is not listed on my NX8 so I have to program it manually. I was completely lost when asking for help from others. This video broke it down so that even a tech challenged person like me can understand.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Morgan, glad to be of service. Cheers.

[@johnwilliams8969]

New to the hobby and just received my NX 8. Fantastic video!! Helps a lot. Thank you

[@RCPlaneAddict]

John, I am so glad I could help. Let me know if you have any other questions about the controller. I am no expert with it but I am glad to help where I can. Cheers.

[@SmokeysOutpost]

I’m new to the hobby, this was VERY informative. Thanks.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Many thanks. Enjoy!

[@albertburton4151]

Well done demo! Now I can set my sound switches and add my most used audio to a category of my choosing🤗

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Glad to help. Cheers.

[@martinj9251]

I have just set up my plane watching your tutorial , loving the Nx8 now (the second working one). thank you for your channel ( instruction manual may as well be in Mandarin ) best wishes

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Martin, I am humbled by your comments. Thank you very much and enjoy that new NX. It is a game changer! Cheers.

[@buckreynolds1779]

You know my DX6e....couple of weeks back it was on ....I was in the mancave farting around and it lost power and the screen went black. This DX6e uses four AA batteries. The batteries still showed...25 percent charge....if I recall...definitely showed some juice left. It uses batteries...good ones too. I also need to be careful when flying and not run out of juice in my transmitter....omg..... Nx8 needs to be my next serious purchase in this great hobby. Keep on Flying in the Free World !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Do it! The NX 8 is amazing. I have nothing bad to say about this remote. Cheers

[@philallen5406]

Great tutorials, I ma just getting into this, have bought a new NX8, seems like a I made a good choice but a lot to learn, Thanks

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Glad I could help!

[@deersbrook4485]

Just got my NX6 after using a simple DXe and it is a steep learning curve for sure. The instructions don't make much sense to me so having videos like yours is a great help. I fly helicopters but your video was still helpful for the basics. Maybe an NX was overkill for me but now I have it I'd like to learn all the functions. Looking forward to any further NX videos you make!

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Thanks for watching and great suggestion. I already have a few ideas for a follow up vids , unfortunately they are more geared for airplane pilots, but maybe you can take something away from them if you decide to grab a plane in the future. Happy flying.

[@buckreynolds1779]

you had me at NX 8 Setup and Bind

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Haha. You are welcome!

[@brendanomara339]

This is a great video! So detailed and my NX 8 is coming today, so can't wait to sit with this video and set-up at least one of my planes with this radio today to take to the field tomorrow! THanks for your attention to detail, but yet keeping it simple so a person can get started without the clutter of every single feature!

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Brendan, glad to help, and good luck with your new NX. Hit me up with any other questions, and happy flying!

[@andyp.4205]

Great video, just received NX8 last week and came across your video. A lot more complex than my DXs that came with the Aeroscout. Looking forward to better weather and get flying.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Drone Flyer, thanks for checking out my vid. Yes, I agree. This remote can do a lot! Let me know if you have any questions or have any suggestions for content you would like to see. Happy Flying.

[@HciContractor]

Did you figure it out Andy? I just got mine in and I'm struggling to figure it out! Oih vey

[@mikenbuli]

SUPER helpful video! Thanks SO much.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Glad to be of assistance. thanks for checking out the video, and let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy the remote!

[@navypa4314]

When I first bought my Spektrum NX8 my friend setup my settings for my A-10 and he went so fast, all the settings were perfect but I was lost I have played with the NX8 and sort of got it but thank you for the video now I understand, Again Thanks

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Erick, glad I can help. Please let me know if you have any other questions about the NX or if you would like me to make more tutorials about how to di things with the remote. Cheers

[@DronemanJoeRc]

just got mine and have been setting up and importing my planes from my dx6 and it is looking great. gave you a sub and like bud!!

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Much love, and good luck with your new NX. That is one sweet radio. Happy Flying.

[@rafaeltorres2886]

Thanks for explaining but the wifi settings was a pain but after 20min I was able to register my radio.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Sorry to hear that. Yes the start up took a long time, but once you get that out of the way your golden!

[@johnmishjr599]

Maybe I'm prejudiced because you belong to FlyRC, but you did a nice presentation on the NX8 Setup (I have an NX10), I learned some things I didn't know. You're style of presenting was clear and just plain easy to watch. Suggestions for additional content? I've been dabbling with the newish Eachine mini warbird series lately and struggling with the setup for the Eachine TX16S open tx transmitter, seems my little T28 needs to be rebound for every flight. Others on the internet have experienced the same problem but at least on other reviewer used a Radiomaster TX16S and he didn't need to rebind with each flight. Not to pull you away from the Spektrum ecosystem, but it seems to me that at least for smaller, cheaper, RTF park fliers Eachine has come out with some other very interesting planes in the last year, including a 50mm F16 a few months ago, and an F18 just last week that Brian Phillips reviewed. These last two were PNP but the mini warbirds were all Eachine protocol and the standard transmitter they come with has a huge dead spot in the middle of the aileron/elevator stick which necessitates (?) use of the hobby grade Open TX transmitters which seem to fix that particular problem.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

John thanks for the suggestion. Good for thought for sure. Cheers.

[@victorbeauchamp5511]

Thank you!

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Victor, my pleasure. Enjoy.

[@FENIXRC]

Very good saludos ✈

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Thanks for the support.

[@navypa4314]

I would like to see more tutorials on the NX8 by you like how to setup retractable gear and flaps showing how to set them up to the Scale Aircraft and setting there proper speed settings, Thanks

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Erick, sounds good. I'm on it and please DM me with any other suggestion and thanks for the support.

[@rhelton72]

Yeah I agree that more how to vids would be great. This video is very informative to a newbie like myself

[@RCPlaneAddict]

I am happy to help. I am in the process of making another video showing how I set up my remote for a 6 channel plane. Hit the notification button so you do not miss it.

[@19211926]

Great video. I have a DX-8 gen one and was thinking of upgrading to a NX 8 or !0. Can I put my planes on a sim card from my 8 and transfer them to a nx-8 or 10. If I can't I probally wont upgrade. My current radio works fine.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

So bad news there, which I had to learn the hard way, you cannot transfer data from DX to NX via sim card. It has to all be done manually, and it sucks! Sorry brother.

[@19211926]

@@RCPlaneAddict Thanks. Maybe I'll get the DX-9 and call it good.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Sounds good!

[@kevintheaviator5775]

Do I need to bind the NX 8 to the aircraft every time I change out the planes battery or is that just for the initial model setup? I used to have a DXS and it would connect to the aircraft without having to bind it every time. How do I get the NX 8 to do that? Im new to RC so I'm probably missing something obvious.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Hi Kevin, thanks for checking out my Vid. The NX 8 requires you to bind once, then you are done. check your RX in the plane and make sure you have taken out your bind plug, or else every time you put in a new battery you will be in bind mode. Hope this helps, cheers.

[@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.1037]

I have a DX6e and now I’m stepping up to the NX8 you did a great job on your video I subscribed I was wondering is there any way of turning the volume up on that unit or down? I just ordered mine today so I’m trying to get educated before it gets here. Thanks, Bill

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Hi Bill, thanks for watching. You can turn the volume up for sure. When your looking at the main screen before you go to the menu, hit the back button and it will toggle the volume, then use the roller to go up or down. I like it at 85. Hope this helps. Happy flying.

[@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.1037]

@@RCPlaneAddict Thank You, it did. Keep up the great videos. 😇🛫

[@rafaeltorres2886]

Manny did you update your Firmware when I went into the wifi and connected a update popped up for the firmware 3.04 the old was 3.03 mine is now updated , there is a repair made to a glitch problem occurring with the older receivers and servos more. Your more help than Horizon Spektrum people.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Rafael, I did update the firmware, and check it most of the time as I am charging the night before I go out. Also, this problem was very specific to this plane, which is most likely a problem that developed from a crash that was not addressed.

[@scotthuffman5475]

Thanks The NX8 has a lot of capacity but I find it to be very user unfriendly. Just got it but I cannot seem to reverse servo throw. It was be helpful if you slowed down illustrating these functions some as us old school guys need time to figure this out. I only hope the radio turns out to be AR better than the customer service associated with this radio. Right now there is none.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Scott, thanks for checking out the video, and I do apologize for going fast, thank god you can always rewind my performance. :) If you do get stuck with anything else feel free to message me by email (in my Bio). Have a great time with it, definitely a step up!

[@djerbas]

Thank for the video,help me a lot to bind and get my plane going.Got one question though,is there a volume for the sound ,i found it very low right now.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Yes there is a volume, when you are looking at the main screen (the one that shows when you fly) hit the back button, then use the wheel to go left a right to make the volume higher or lower. Cheers

[@djerbas]

@@RCPlaneAddict Thank you so much for the quick respond

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Not a problem. Let me know if you have any other questions. I'm still trying to learn a good deal about this remote too.

[@JoseRodriguez-ld3wb]

Hello guys, I'm upgrading from my Tactic TTX650 Transmitter to a Spektrum probably NX8, does Spektrum AR620 receivers works and bins ok with NX8? or which ones do you recommend, I will appreciate your feedback.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Jose, thanks for checking out my channel, and subbing. Any Spektrum RX will bind ok with this remote. I prefer the less expensive OrangeRX 6ch from Hobby King, but if you want to go with Spektrum products I really like the AR630. It has forward programming, AS3X and Safe if you want it. Hope this helps and safe flying

[@davidgerlach1132]

I have a NX8 and it stopped binding to my receiver. With the bind plug or by holding the switch at powerup. I haven't a clue how this happened as if it can't link with the NX8 anymore. Baffled.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Reach out to Horizon. Sounds like an internal problem.

[@kevosrcadventures9019]

When I get one will I have to update it right then only Wi-Fi I have is off of my phone I have a I hotspot? don't have a computer or Internet is this a problem when I first get it ,I have the Carbon Cub S2, Blade 230s ,330s, ect or do I just need to get a different one??

[@RCPlaneAddict]

You should be able to update off your hotspot just fine.

[@martinj9251]

My freind I am going out of my mind with my nx 8 trying to set up a glider I want left stick (throttle) to do elevator and right stick to do rudder, but it's not happing please ee help (binded fine)

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Just breathe, it’s going to be ok

[@emadhadi4751]

Great, thank you

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Emad, thanks for the support. I appreciate it.

[@justray510]

how to bind to a WS2000 dongle for flight sim software?

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Tony, that is a great questions. I am not sure what a WS2000 even is, but you should be able to use the included cord and plug your remote right into your PC USB. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.

[@justray510]

@@RCPlaneAddict yep, thanks. I won't need the dongle with the NX series of radios. Now if I could find someone that has used this or any radio to fly with X-Plane for iMac. I have emailed the people at X-Plane and they say it will connect with most flight sim controls but they have no idea if it will work with a radio. I suppose if the computer changes the output to something X-Plane recognizes as elevator, rudder etc movements it should work. I may have to manually set it up within X-Plane. Thanks for the reply.

[@4wheeling523]

How do I get the factory ones back by mistake did a factory reset on controller.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Great question. Never had to do that before.

[@roberts546]

Hi buddy, I've been binding my models to the nx8, but have I have noticed in the model select screen they are in the list twice ...... Have you to noticed this too or am I doing something wrong ? 🤔

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Robert, honestly I have not experienced this problem. This might be a good questions for product support at Horizon. They are really good with helping out, and they are collecting data with the problems on the new TX. good luck.

[@roberts546]

@@RCPlaneAddict will contact support, and see if it can be sorted, or it's just me 😜

[@domscorpi9775]

hello, i have the plane Carbon cub s2+ in rtf version... this was sold with a smart battery 2200 mah 11.1V 30C and the transmitters Spektrum DXS. now i want to bind with the universal transmitter NX8. i am enable to bind the plane but i receive also a warning message. How can i resolve that ? the warning message is : Warning Smart battery alarm battery not charged for flying volts : 12.2V

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Hello Dom. Thanks for checking out the video. To be perfectly honest I am unfamiliar with the smart batteries. I would contact Horizon directly with this question. They have improved on their customer support and now offer live chat on their web site. Get in touch with them and let me know how that goes. Otherwise I would buy a different brand of battery, and go fly! Cheers.

[@johnkarcher2083]

it means the battery you are atempting to use in the plane is not charged enough for flight. charge it or change it....and message will go away.

[@MONTY-YTNOM]

Did you put all your expo for dual rates on the same switch ? A E and R ?

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Hi Monty, thanks for checking out my vid. Yes I generally put expo on everything 30%.

[@MONTY-YTNOM]

@@RCPlaneAddict on the same toggle switch ?

[@RCPlaneAddict]

I do not put them all on the same switch, no. I like to have control of the aileron, elevator and rudder independently.

[@RemedyTalon]

What do people use the knob for?

[@RCPlaneAddict]

There are a variety of reasons for the knob. For example, some of my planes fly with the Admiral Stability plus RX/Gyro, and the knob controls the gains on the gyro. I have also seen some people put their steering for the landing gear on the knob too. Pilots preference.

[@prowlus]

Help my wifi wont bind to my modem! None has got the instructions on what to do after entering the password!

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Ben what is up! Sounds like you are having a hard time with the WiFi. Send me a DM using my email found in my about page and I will try to get you through it

[@the_bogeyman.]

Just got a NX10, can’t connect it with wifi to my Asus router. Error code 2 every time.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Strange. Have you tried contacting Horizon. Maybe you can connect to your phone instead using your hotspot.

[@martinj9251]

Annoyingly I have just returned the Nx8 as it was faulty. So waiting for another 🙄

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Ok, that is not good. So sorry to hear it. It you did the right thing and Horizon is really good about getting you the good stuff.

[@martinj9251]

@@RCPlaneAddict Thanks my friend i am in the UK so have gone back to them I have another new one arriving tomorrow 👍😀

[@martinj9251]

@@RCPlaneAddict Its arrived!! Mk2 Set it up via your tutorial. Working like a dream. Thank you 🙏

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Yeah buddy!

[@firoutfarm]

nx8 spektrum updates erase bnf template airplane names. Any one haveing this happen?

[@RCPlaneAddict]

I cannot say that I have experienced this, at least not yet.

[@johnrobinson1140]

oh yeah, seems easy enough on video, meanwhile in real life its aggravating. why wont my nx8 bind?

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Honestly, it is easy, and if you cannot seem to get it to work, chances are there is something wrong with the remote. I would contact Horizon and get a repair claim going as soon as possible.

[@johnrobinson1140]

@@RCPlaneAddict well, 5 days later I think I finally figured out this radio and its quirks. at this point I'm not even going say what I think its biggest pitfalls are.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Wow, sounds like you are going through some stuff. Coming from a DX7S, I love the less weight, the feel of the sticks, the ease of binding, and the voice. I am sorry that you are not seeing the benefits for this remote, but I also do not know where you are coming from, or what you have used in the past to compare. Hopefully, everything will iron out for you. Cheers.

[@johnrobinson1140]

Update: Dont try and bind this radio in what they call safe bind mode. if you are binding this to a safe technology equipped plane, bind to receiver like you normally would to any other receiver using the safe bnf template. and be prepared to move some things and add things.

[@johnrobinson1140]

@@RCPlaneAddict I've got a DXs and also a Flysky IF6 with touchscreen. until I've used this nx8 a bit more I'm gonna hold to my original impression which is mediocre. maybe I just expect a bit more than some.

[@Phoenixsims.02]

Hi

[@RCPlaneAddict]

What's going on my #1 sub. Let me know if you have questions or if you have ideas for more content. Let's keep the ball rolling. Fly on!

[@williewright6170]

Would anyone like to purchase a brand-new Habu STS and a brand-new nx8

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Good luck with the sell.

[@LakeSawyerHawks]

Where is the guide to use the idiotic password entry scheme? Videos are all worthless if I can't even set up the NX10.

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Lake sorry bud. Get online and contact Horizon. They are pretty good about helping out. Good luck