Spektrum NX Setup: Firmware Update/Unlocking Extra Channels

Step by step walk through of how to setup Spektrum AS3X/Safe with NX Series Transmitters! If you're new to Spektrum or NX radios,after you watch this video you will be prepared!
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[@drummerdeacan]

Your videos have helped tremendously & I like your style. I fly helicopters but your videos apply to me too. Thanks.

[@BDTennessee]

Thanks for those good words!

[@normhalliday3969]

You are the best at this. Good to see you back.

[@BDTennessee]

Appreciate it norm!

[@donaldjackson6823]

Good to see you back

[@BDTennessee]

Thanks Donald! Good to be back :)

[@HobbySooner]

Great and timely video! It was just a great help to me... even though those Vols smothered my Sooners! Thanks

[@BDTennessee]

Glad to hear! Sorry about them sooners :D

[@290Alenka]

looking forward to your videos on Nose Wheel steering function, Launch assist and heading mode. Thanks for sharing

[@BDTennessee]

Thanks!

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Great video. Have not used the plus yet. But the steering gyro sounds interesting. Jeff in LA USA

[@BDTennessee]

Yes, the nose wheel gyro built in is big plus!

[@manuelhrastnig7909]

Thanks for the video..! If this update will work on my NX8 too, I will change my mind and keep it, I was thinking of selling my NX8 because I was angry that the NX8+ has 20 channels "somehow now"..!

[@BDTennessee]

Yes, update and get 20 channels :)

[@davesouza8326]

your videos have been very helpful. I have a new nx8+ after updating and watching your last video when I look at the monitor screen it doesn't match up to NX8+ to view new channels .. do you have a video on NX8+ ?

[@BDTennessee]

Same channel numbers, Spektrum change the channel names. NX8+ will have the new labels.

[@smakd1]

BD I have found your videos extremely helpful over the last few years. How do you do a AS3X+ update on a BNF receiver in a model without removing it from the plane i.e. e-flite T28 1.1m?

[@BDTennessee]

I use a laptop and sit close to the receiver with programming cable plugged into receiver. Use a lead extension if you need more room and longer cable.

[@RC-Flight]

Nice info! did you download the new software by removing the SD card from the radio and inserting the card in a card reader attached to the computer? Or did you leave the card in the radio and used a cable between the radio and computer? Did you do the serial number capture before or after downloading the software?

[@BDTennessee]

1) Connect either way. 2) I typically use SD card reader 3) Serial number capture is before the software. Update download doesnt appear until you pair with the serial number.

[@RC-Flight]

@@BDTennessee Perfect, I get it now!

[@JS-jr1wu]

Hi BD- I upgraded an NX-6. New models setup automatically have the 14 channels now but existing models do not. I do not seem to have the option to activate them in the frame rate menu. Any ideas?

[@BDTennessee]

Go to monitor,scroll down to bottom. Click on monitor bars then scroll right. When it shows extra channel;s they will now be in the Servo Setup and Channel Assign screens.

[@davidchertoff9002]

on the 4.0 version i see the letters OTF. I understand that means on the fly. What would you use that for

[@BDTennessee]

You can set the L and R Trim to Rates,Expo,Elevator Comp withj Flaps and some other features. When its available you will see OTF in the adjustment selected.

[@djjay9974]

Thanks for the video, got a little lost in the middle but sorted it out. I noticed Spektrum doesnt make regular receivers past 10 channels unless you go to the really big 14 channel $350 receiver. Do you have a solution to add channels to the regular AR10100T receiver? Thanks!

[@bryceverreyen9341]

Any idea what the Dx18 compatibility mode is?

[@robertklement5811]

You exported the serial number, when did you download the new version on your sd card? You did not mention that. Did you download it form your computer ? Bob

[@BDTennessee]

Yes PC or Laptop with Spektrum account.

[@federicocavalieri2854]

Thank you for your videos; you are the best! I just have one questions that I couldn't find on the websites. My firmware version is old, 3.03. So, my question is: Can I update directly to the latest firmware version 4, or do I need to update step by step with all the versions that my TX shows me? Thank you very much!

[@BDTennessee]

Update to latest firmware. Dont need to install each one.

[@federicocavalieri2854]

@@BDTennessee Thank you very much for your answer!!!

[@Rcenthusiast90]

Got a question regarding another radio the DX5C. Does that radio have a backlight like the six or does the five have no backlight

[@BDTennessee]

no backlight

[@Rcenthusiast90]

@@BDTennessee thank you sir

[@rja12]

So I'm just now getting into RC aircraft at the ripe age of 56. I know if I get a 6 ch radio that I'll soon go to 8 ch then maybe 10 ch and even higher as I get experience. So I was thinking of getting a NX10 to begin with but also thinking of the IX14. Is there anything negative about a newbie starting with something like a IX14, more radio than what I'd need for quite a while? I'm thinking that way as I advance I wouldn't need to keep upgrading the transmitter. What is your opinion?

[@BDTennessee]

Recent update unlocks many extra channels for radios. NX6 and NX7e is 14 channels, NX8/NX10,NX10SE,iX14 are 20 channels. All Spektrum radios program similar. I would see anything wrong starting with iX14 other than if your new the money loss you will talk selling. iX14 is more intuitive with screen and menu layouts. Text to speech callouts too! Only downside is using with sim like Real Flight you need a wireless dongle because iX dont have controller mode like NX...

[@droneschillan1738]

Hello, I missed seeing how to load the new firmware on the SD card, from the computer or laptop.

[@BDTennessee]

Yes PC or Laptop with Spektrum account.

Spektrum nx6 - When choosing sailplane 2ail 1flp, the Flaps system menu is not accessible. Camber presets and camber system are available. Can you give instructions on how to use it?

[@BDTennessee]

Change aircraft type to airplane or use opposite of positive or negative value.

@@BDTennessee Thanks for your reply, but this is not what I wanted to hear.