Spektrum NX Setup: Flaperon and Spoilers (NX6/NX8/NX10)

[@waynemiller6070]

Thanks for your contributions to the hobby BD!

[@BDTennessee]

Thanks Wayne!

[@BillKisel]

Another clear and concise NX tutorial. Thanks.

[@BDTennessee]

Thanks! I know you mentioned about this video (flaperons),hope it helped :)

[@Bubbadad1776]

Thanks for the video! We set up flaperons on my 13yr. old sons FT Bushwacker. Btw guys "previous" video is how to set up dual ailerons. Just do a search! Thanks bro!

[@BDTennessee]

Welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@gmorphan]

I keep going back to your tutorials on the Spektrum radios. They make so much more sense than trying to read the manual. It also helps that I've got the same NX10. I hope to say thanks in person if you're at the KCRC Fun Fly on 7/30.

[@BDTennessee]

I appreciate the support! Ill be there,give me a shout :)

[@bradrock7731]

Perfect! Just fixin to start on a 1/4 scale Kitfox build & Soaking up flaperon knowledge, because I have zero. That and the last time I flew RC, the most technical part was putting the correct crystals in. I just spent an entire day locating the serial number on my new NX8 so I could register. Watched a dozen vids before I found your series which actually has the answers I need. Thank you!

[@BDTennessee]

Glad to hear videos helped! Welcome to the channel! Thanks for watching :)

[@ProvectusGroup]

Good stuff as usual brother!!!

[@BDTennessee]

Thanks Bro!

[@erikvandenberg934]

Thanxz for sharing could not slow down my havoc

[@BDTennessee]

Havoc makes those landings fun and challenging for sure.

[@martinloeffler2119]

just started with a NX8 thanks. worked like charm now there is also an option in the new firmware to link the speed setting on all positions so its needs only to be set once

[@double_0_6ix26]

These vids are so dope. Just applied this for my Max Thrust Riot. Cant wait till these high winds die so I can test

[@BDTennessee]

Thanks Trevne T! That will be awesome,let me know how it goes :)

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

“Interesting” A bit confusing but worth giving it a try. 🤔 keep up the good work ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@BDTennessee]

Its a interesting setup for sure! Appreciate positive words!

[@RonHansen-vi5ug]

Thanks for the help Ron

[@BDTennessee]

Thanks Ron!

[@old-rcplane-phart]

Did u do a trainer video? (If not, would you PLEASE!?!?!). I'm trying to get a new pilot flying with our group. (We r not a club. A few friends that love to fly! 👍). Very informative vids u have done sir! I applaud YOU!

[@BDTennessee]

Checkout the buddy box video for trainer setup! Thanks for the support and positive feedback about the videos!

[@asafm32]

There is no previous video for how to set up the flaperons on the receiver.. please share the link

[@BDTennessee]

Both are discussed in this video.Only difference in setup is the values. (Positive and Negative)

[@jcb6713]

thanks !

[@BDTennessee]

Thanks for watching JCB!

[@islandrc-duke1972]

that's some pretty cool stuff,great info and video

[@BDTennessee]

Thanks for watching Duke!

[@mikercflyer7383]

I don’t know if you are familiar with glider with ailerons and motor set up on the NX10 I like to use the the ailerons as flaps also and use the motor on a switch and the throttle stick for flaps.

[@BDTennessee]

You would need to separate the ailerons on 2 channels.Enable flaperons. Motor on a switch would need to be a mix. Thr > Thr Rates (Percentage of throttle you want) Switch: Assign Switch you want to toggle throttle Then you would need 2 mixes for ailerons to work on throttle. (RAIL and LAIL)

[@mikercflyer7383]

@@BDTennessee The glider does have separate channels for the ailerons but the NX8 does not have Flaperons. that's why i was wondering if this can be done on this radio.I might just have to buy the NX10 which does have flaperons unless you know a way to do it on the NX8. Thanks for responding.

[@BDTennessee]

@@mikercflyer7383 NX8 does have flaperons when using 2 Ail configuration for wing type. Set plane up using aircraft type:airplane instead of sail plane. When you go into flap system menu,assign switch,adjust values and ailerons will come down like flaps.

[@mikercflyer7383]

@@BDTennessee Typically we use thrutle stick for flaps on gliders this way you bring them down proportionally so I need motor on a switch. Thanks for your help.May be you can figure it out and Ill copy your program.

[@KenSprouseJr]

Good job once again BD!

[@BDTennessee]

Thanks for the support Ken!

[@RonHansen-vi5ug]

Hi I found this video to be very helpful I have the NX8 also a newbe I would like to know if the Eflite T28 1.1 Trojan can be setup flaperons? I tried it but flaps it go in opposite directions? Thank for any help

[@BDTennessee]

Remove the Y Harness. Assign Channel 6 to Left Aileron. Go to Servo Setup > Click scroll wheel on Travel at Top > Scroll to reverse > Click scroll wheel on Aux 1 Switch.

[@williamwallace9427]

Great video! Question .. let’s say you have the flaperons down... can you set the aileron travel limits that only apply with flaperons down to keep servo from hitting its max travel limit?

[@BDTennessee]

When you set the rates (D/R screen) that will be max travel with flaperons too. When you set the rates in flap system to bring the ailerons down for flaperons,think of it as a new neutral point but travels same. (example) 100% rate for ailerons. 35% for flap system rate. It will travel remaining 65% not 100%.

[@MrWhatahelisdis]

Very good tutorial! I see that this set up seems to be for a plane that doesn't have flaps already. I have the Viper 90mm and I see Jon (Two Brothers RC) using his flaps and using his ailerons as spoilerons together. How would that be set up? I purchased the AR8360T in order to do this but I want to make sure I do it right.

[@BDTennessee]

Yes, when setup that way its called crow. You have to separate the ailerons channels like in video (spoilers) and configure flaps. Flap system with give you the option in a 3rd column or make a separate free mix.

[@patriciablaisdell9405]

Bud need some help, just updated my AR8360T in my eflite F16 80mm Thunderbird, that was flying fine with the radio set up prior, but after the AX3S plus upgrade, (nx8 radio also at 4.0), when I bond the receiver only the left Aileron would move, and the right up and down with flap only. Per book wings set at one Aileron one flap. When I set it to Flaperons they operate backwards to control, I reversed the servos but the flaps worked backwards. I've tried everything I can think of, but just can get it to operate correctly. Any Ideas?

[@BDTennessee]

Change to Flaperons. Reverse channels in Servo setup to make operate correctly. Change the value in flaps from negative to positive value or vice versa.

[@Starlifter-Flight-engineer]

Thank you very helpful. I have a glider with only motor, rudder, and elevator along WITH SPOILERS How do I set this up? I set it up with airplane type Sailplane /Motor wing type aileron Whats the proper way of doing this. (My rudder and elevator are on the right stick Only throttle on left stick) I would like to use Switch "C" for my spoilers. Do I use a "Y" connector or 2 servo leads into reciever? Thank you

[@ohioace58]

GREAT video BD. I have one question. After I did the Flaperons on my plane, everything worked perfectly except SAFE on the aileron on aux 1. Is there a way to program SAFE into the new aileron port?

[@BDTennessee]

Safe and AS3X isnt programmed for Channel 6 on BNF. What is model number for receiver and do you know how to unlock the receivers?

[@ohioace58]

@@BDTennessee I have the AR631 Spektrum receiver in this T-28 BD. I have been researching reprogramming Spektrum receivers on You Tube. If I wouldn't have to redo all the gains and such for Stabilization and SAFE , and could just reassign the extra channel 6 to include SAFE, I might try and tackle that..

[@BDTennessee]

@@ohioace58 you got to reprogram.Best way to set gains is see what they are before you flash.Then use same values and enter value in the gains.

[@javiererosero9409]

First Thanks for all the videos, they are great source for people like me, new in the hobby, let me ask you, I have a few planes like the Conscendo Evolution which is equipped with with AR637TA, the receiver has two channels available but I understand that those are used by the Safe and ASX3, and I do not like to lost those, but I like to set-up spoilers to be able to reduce the speed at landing, is anyway for me to be able to do that? Or the only way to have booth is change the receiver for AR8360T with 8 channels? Thanks in advance.

[@BDTennessee]

Depends on the radio you have. Setup ailerons on Channel 2 for Right Aileron and Channel 6 for Left Aileron.This needs to be done in RX port assignment in system settings. If you got NX8 or NX10 you can setup the 6 channels for control surfaces and put Safe/AS3X modes on Channel 7-9. Its configured through Forward Programming. If you have NX6 you still can setup all 6 channels and it has a extra channel to assign AS3X/Safe. (NX6 is like a 6.5 channel :) )

[@javiererosero9409]

@@BDTennessee i have NX10, the same that you are using on your videos, I know how to set-up the alerones on an independent channel, but I will not be sure how to set up the safe and AS3X with the forward programming, could you please point me how to do that? Thanks so much

[@BDTennessee]

@@javiererosero9409 check out my first time setup on AR631/AR637TA setup. If you have it unlocked you can follow AR10360T first time setup.

[@javiererosero9409]

@@BDTennessee is that the only way? I have now set up the alerones and working as a flaperons and spoilers as well, but when I roll the plane over only the right alerón is reacting to the safe mode, the left one is not working on the safe mode, thanks forbb be your help

[@BDTennessee]

@@javiererosero9409 you have to unlock the receiver.Spektrum has a video on the process. "TA" version dont have AS3X or Safe on Channel 6 until you do unlock...

[@horsth9566]

Great video. I want to program my NX8 to activate the flaps to a set position to generate extra lift for landing. They should not be impacted by the elevator. Any suggestions how to achieve this? Suggestions are much appreciated. Thank ypu!

[@BDTennessee]

Flaps or flaperons setup like the video but dont put any values in the "Elev" column.Thats the movement of the elevator when those flaps or flaperons are deployed. You may check out the other video on the channel "Flap to Elevator mix".

[@horsth9566]

Your quick and concise response is very much appreciated. Thank you!

[@BDTennessee]

@@horsth9566 Thank you!

[@ThatOtherAndrew]

I've heard different reports on whether I can get flaperons to work with safe-select, so I figure this is a good place to ask. Is it just the receivers from BNF planes that I can't put flaperons and safe on? Would I be able to setup safe with flaperons (or other configs) on stand alone receivers like the 630/631/637T and the 8360T?

[@BDTennessee]

BNF receivers can be set for flaperons. However only one wing will have AS3X. HH Reps have confirmed that one wing as enough authority to correct plane tho. You can unlock them and then get full range of AS3X. If you buy one of the shelf,then no issue. If you have a NX6 or higher,you can have 6 channels and Safe.

[@Schnüsch-r6b]

🙂👍

[@robertwren2289]

I can use this one.

[@BDTennessee]

Awesome,good features!

[@christalcott1832]

Which one is the previous one?

[@BDTennessee]

Both have been around. Spoilers is up and flaps are down...

[@dajatu]

I want to add flapperons to my E-Flite Conscendo. Using NX10SE. I have safe/as3x set on switch C and it works. Aircraft type: wing set to 1 ail 1 Flap and flaps set to switch D. What do i need to do to activate flapperons? Thanks

[@perkinsdavidg]

Hello BD, can I expand the available positions for the Flap System on my hotliner glider? Currently, I have a three-position switch for Speed, Thermal, and Crow Braking. I'm looking to incorporate a fourth position for a clean wing. Any guidance on how to achieve this would be appreciated. Thanks again for your videos.

[@BDTennessee]

You trying to put on same switch? What would be difference in speed and clean wing?

[@perkinsdavidg]

@BDTennessee In speed flight mode. Ailerons and flaps have 1 mm of reflex In a clean fight mode. Ailerons and flaps are neutral. Prefer one switch for flap system, but I'll try two switches

[@BDTennessee]

@@perkinsdavidgflight mode configuration could work.

[@perkinsdavidg]

Thanks @BDTennessee . I'll look into that. Do you have any KZbin clips on that ? Cheers

[@bradrock7731]

Spektrum could have saved this old fart much aggravation, with a simple note in the manual to not bother looking for a serial number actually ON the transmitter!

[@BDTennessee]

Its in one spot on the radio,in system settings