How to UNLOCK your Spektrum AR637TA / AR630 / AR631

In this video, Tom explains the features a new update for AR637TA owners that allows for you to program your receiver like a open stock AR637T OR make tweaks while retaining the preset settings. Follow along to learn how.
This update is currently posted as an Open Beta, this means that there may be bugs found or improvements made in the future. If you wish to provide feedback on this update, feel free to comment below or message us at [e-mail]
UPDATE! - This process works for AR630 and AR631 receivers included with BNF models, process is exactly the same.
What is required...
- An AR637TA receiver from a BNF or RTF aircraft
- Spektrum USB Programmer - sold here - www.horizonhobby.com/product/...
- Spektrum PC programmer app (Windows OS) - spektrumrc.cachefly.net/apps/s...
This update allows for owners of Bind-n-Fly and Ready to Fly models equipped with an AR637TA to be able to unlock their receivers.
- Allows users to factory reset the receiver, permitting the AR637TA to program via Forward Programming like an open stock AR637T
- Allows users to preserve the preset settings of the AR637TA, with the addition of tuning AS3X gains and some flight mode settings
- Adds a Frame Rate menu allowing for users to customize Servo frame rate output settings
Some important notes
- We strongly suggest backing up the receiver via the forward programming menu before making any changes
- If you factory reset an AR637TA, the model presets and suggested settings used for the preset code on the AR637TA will no longer function as before with the preset settings on the AR637TA.
- ALWAYS CONFIRM CORRECT CONTROLS AND STABILIZATION CORRECTIONS BEFORE USE
- Important Links -
Here is a video playlist on how to program a open stock AR637T or factory reset AR637TA - • AS3X Setup Series - Fo...
Need help updating? Check out this video - • How to Update Spektrum...
Make sure to use the latest version of the Spektrum™ Programmer
spektrumrc.cachefly.net/apps/s...
All updates have been extensively tested by our internal and external test teams prior to public release.
Due to the complex nature of the software and the nearly endless combination of setups that are possible, the first public exposure of a new version to thousands of consumers is the most likely time to uncover any undetected issues. As always, the user should ensure that all programming behaves as intended in the model.
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[@williamwallace9427]

Finally got mine to work! Had a heckuva time getting the programming software on my PC to see my receiver but once it did it was seamless. Forward programming works great from the D6XE to the unlocked AR367 TA

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Glad I could help

[@alexfuhrman5131]

Thank you so much for letting us do this and showing us how. I'm very excited to have vario on my conscendo

[@joshuaorozco8919]

Hi Alex, did updating your AR637TA allow you to use vario. I am curious if my conscendo can have vario without buying a new receiver.

[@HFamilyDad]

@@joshuaorozco8919 Did you ever find out if the AR637TA has the barometer and vario sensors & telemetry that come with the AR637T ? I'd like to know too?

[@joshuaorozco8919]

@@HFamilyDad apparently the hardware for the vario does not exist on the TA models and only comes on the AR637T. OP responded to my initial comment below.

[@CanadianClub]

Great video. Most of my planes are PNP and I get to choose the Spektrum receiver myself to align with my NX8. Only one of my planes, a Twin Timber, is a BNF. The unlock lesson allows me to free up the receiver and transform it from a TA to a T for more programming options. Thanks!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thank you for sharing this with us!!! We really appreciate this.

[@alexfuhrman5131]

Absolutely gorgeous! and let me tell you, I know gorgeous.

[@gtm624]

🤣🤣. Funny you popped up here. I switched receivers and couldn’t get it out of safe and I reached out to tech support and they sent me this vid. But what’s funny is I was going to ask you what you thought but I know your super busy and would help me but that is what support is for and they do an amazing job. So do you. Lol.

[@thomaswilliams4944]

Hey Brian, It was cool to see you here commenting on this instructional video. I watch most of your vids reviewing RC products. Keep up the great work! (Camera crew also!)

[@jasonsitz3056]

I'm connected with my ar630 and Bluetooth dongle shows connection with a steady light fixated. I can still only control the services and set up the as3x through my transmitter what is wrong

[@keithw1137]

Thanks Tom. Great update to an already great system.

[@troydenley4611]

Great update. Now I can utilise the full power of this wonderful receiver. Even just unlocking with the new firmware has allowed me to utilise 3 flight modes, one with ASX3, one with SAFE and one with neither without changing anything other than a bit of programming set up in my radio. But being a modeler I always like to tweak things to suit me, so I have modified the gain settings on my Horizon Hobby P-51 Mustang 1.5m, particularly in roll to suit my liking. What I would like to do is further tweak the SAFE settings and possibly assign a panic mode which the 637 is capable of. I would also like to explore the different SAFE modes available. Unfortunately I need to start from scratch as the forward programming will not display the SAFE settings currently set for this model and allow me to tweak them from the initial settings. Whilst I saved the factory settings to back up, I cannot save another setup without losing the factory settings which in turn means that I am unwilling to save the new setup because I do not want to lose the ability to restore the factory settings. Is there some way that Horizon could publish these settings somewhere for each of the models that come with the AR637TA so that we can recover them if we need to?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

We are working on a way to export models via the PC programmer and USB cable, BUT we can look into sharing the Safe values.

[@troydenley4611]

@@SpektrumRCvideos that would be awesome, both the exporting by the programming cable and supplying the values (perhaps via myspektrum website). Would give us more confidence to play with the settings in BNF models.

[@demietrilazarakis283]

Thanks, I can't wait to go home and try it on my conscendo, I have wanted to change the wing type so I can have spoilerons. Too make it easier to land at the slope.

[@OhMySack]

Ahhhh....it's finally here! Been waiting for the day. Now I can put all my 637T's into my gliders for vario use and the 637TA's go into power planes where I care less about altimeters and varios!

[@AirVexedRC]

Great idea! I already pulled out my 637TA from a Conscendo crash to put into a PNP. Might as well go all the way and swap it out for the Vario and Altimeter. Issue solved!

[@OhMySack]

@@AirVexedRC So you just stuffed the 637TA in a PNP plane without changing the configuration? I noticed the gains, especially yaw, are set incredibly high. Did the PNP fly okay or did it oscillate?

[@AirVexedRC]

@@OhMySack The only reason it worked prior to today is because I put into a PNP of the same model I crashed. So no programming changes had to be made. The little programming experience I do have with the 636 has taught me not to mess with the Gains and Priorities unless I want to change the behavior of the plane. Too many hours with that and the Safe Model Builder 3rd party app. For the 637T, I plan to cheat whenever I can by using the Spektrum Programmer and pulling the gain settings from the 636 SRM files. I'll get the SAFE Select Mix settings from the Safe Model Builder. That way I know I'm not starting from nothing. Since HH didn't build a 636 SRM file for me to pull the Conscendo Evolution settings, my starting settings will use the Conscendo Advanced file.

[@HFamilyDad]

So I take it you mean the AR637TA does not have the barometer and vario sensors & telemetry that come with the AR637T even after a factory reset?

[@chowchey]

thanks for the great video !! worked great

[@TonyWheeler60]

I have the AR 636A in my Carbon Z Cub SS. Can this receiver be unlocked so it can be used in another aircraft? I'm replacing the 636A with a new AR637T and it will otherwise be scrap - or useful only to another Cub owner.

[@claudiorosa3902]

Very clear and straight to the point, congratulations! I would like to see a video about channel assignment, because I have some doubts about RX and Input

[@1asdfasdfasdf]

A great feature would be an initial trim hold. What I mean by that is a way during a maiden flight while you're holding the plane level you toggle a switch that sets all the trims to the manually held positions.

[@bcflyer99]

Auto trim?

[@bendrixbailey1430]

@@bcflyer99 Are you saying there is a feature called Auto Trim? Or being funny? I have the same question. After I get a model trimmed up after initial flights I’d like to capture those as permanent ZERO trim settings. Is that possible to do? An answer intended to help a beginner would be appreciated.

[@bcflyer99]

@@bendrixbailey1430 Jeti has this feature. I had a DS14 which has features that Spektrum may never have.

[@Mikeylikesit1968]

Radiomaster has that , its called Instant trim

[@HenryDoesStuffShorts]

it isnt even that hard to just trim your plane

[@RomeoKienzler]

Any chance to use this with a DXS? The AR631 seems to need some forward programming DXS is not capable of. I managed to bind wit SAFE but no switch is reacting. Worked out of the box with a AeroScout.

[@kennethbenjaminsson9562]

I did update my AR637ta, at first I was a bit cautios, would I brick the receiver or even loose all the factory settings for the 90mm Viper?. Before this, I did find and download the settings from HH:s cloudservice.. anyway, I perfomed the update only to find that the forward programming menu wasn´t there. Had to reset the reciever and put in a flightpack, as I had powered it via the USB port. No issues after powering on, all settings where left intact including Safe and AS3x gains. I also did a backup in case of, hopefully next flight will show if everything is ok too.

[@james34185]

Can you do a set up video for the Blade 230 s V2 using the IX 12 or IX 20, the manual that comes with it is design to be set up and used with the Spektrum DX oe DXe model transmitters which is confusing to understand.

[@roushzx3]

Ok so i bought my plane PNP but they also sell the bnf versioon of it. I purchased an spektrum trasmitter finally and i would like to know if i can download all the preset settings and install them into the receiver? Any help would be appreciated. TIA

[@phillipwalker8565]

Thankyou for this video, great info. Question. I have the AR637TA out of a Air Tractor and want to factory reset it to put it into my P-38. I have all 3 flight modes but going into forward programming I have gyro but not "other" using a NX8 transmitter. Is this because it is not unlocked? in gyro I have safe settings that's all . ??? confused.

[@EngineNoise305]

So just to confirm , on a BNF model, I can unlock the receiver so I can put the ailerons on two separate channels. Are the gains/ gyro settings retained or do those get erased when you unlock it? If I buy a AR630 or 631 off the shelf, do I need to do this to put the ailerons on two channels ?

[@FPVinPA]

I would like to use the rudder channel on a Night Radian's AR631 receiver to control a lost model alarm or a set of flaps that I want to cut, but Channel 4 (rudder) on the receiver does not output a signal (I assume it is locked from the factory). How can I gain the use of the rudder channel since the rudder on this 3 channel plane is connected to the aileron channel pins? I did purchase the SPMA3065 USB programmer cable just for doing this. Channels 5 & 6 are being used for other purposes (5 for Safe and 6 for controlling additional LEDS (hint: HH really needs to include leading edge lights to be able to see the Night Radian nose on when coming in for a landing at night).

[@aerialphotographyadvance0007]

Do you have a video or link how to program this receiver to install ion F22 raptor 90mm?. i do need safe on her.thanks

[@LifenSantaBarbara]

So I got ahead of myself and updated my reciever before saving the file. Am I screwed or is there hope for my reciever? Also, what's the advantage to making changes to the reciever? I'm removing the reciever from my badly beat up turbo timber evolution and installing it in a Apprentice. What changes (if any) should I make to the reciever?

[@ramman347]

I have a conscendo im flaperoning and need to to tell 637ta that ch 6 is other aileron. As3x and safe dont work on ch 6 ail servo now. All control surfaces work as they should sans ch 6 has less throw than ch 2. I switched wires to make sure it wasnt servo and it followed wire switch. Any help gratefully accepted Thanks.

[@erniewanta7921]

I have NightTimber X - and DX8 - did the bind via switch on receiver - after powering up the plane the fight controls cycle twice (indicating SAFE mode) but no reactions to flight surfaces - can you see all the setting in AR637TA without upgrade

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

You can not see or change the settings until it is updated. When you test the surfaces do you throttle up at least once? This activates the system

[@brentbundy7487]

What am I missing? I don't see the programming cable being used anywhere in this video yet it is one of the "required" items.

[@Pras33333]

What about unlocking a 3230A flight controller, is this also possible?

[@ChadLower]

My ar637ta isn’t connecting to the software. It says cable connected but no device. Tried it with battery power then with cable power. Getting light on receiver blinking.

[@snauzze7007]

I need help ….what receiver can I use with a dx6i and have it have safe and as3x …can I not program receiver with pc instead of using tx?

[@CJ-cs9qo]

I put an AR 631 in a plane, and I’ve noticed the AS3X correction is reversed on the rudder. Is there a way I can correct that? Does anybody know, thanks.

[@cerewet7727]

I've tried updating my AT637TA with the SPMA3065 cable, but when I plug the cable into my RX and computer nothing happens, It won't connect, I can't click "power cable" or anything. Any ideas why thats happening?

[@jaimenieto7924]

Hello!!! Just a question, when you update the software version of the receiver to unblock it, will you lose the data/settings of the receiver?

[@brandysitz2248]

I took my AR 630 out of the f-15 from e-flite. Everything seems to work fine as long as I don't have to change or flip service around. But on my dx8e transmitter I don't have the part where it says other settings I only have the part where it says gyro setting. I cannot reset the gyros to fit and work for another plane I can't change the the orientation with Bluetooth I can only do it on the computer which I do not have a cord but why would it not offer me that do I have to update the receiver.??

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Hi Brandy, the AR630 is locked and will not allow you to change any settings until it is either unlocked or factory reset - as shown in this video.

[@aragorn318]

If I buy a new AR630 receiver and want to set up AS3X for the Arrows Marlin, do I need to also buy the AS3X usb cable? Or can I bind with my NX6 radio and then set up the forward programming with that?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Hi Peter, no cable will be needed for setup! All done thru FP. The only reason you would need the USB cable is to register and update the receiver

[@Sayder.k62]

Has the SPEKTRUM SR6100AT DSMR 6-Kanal AVC Telemetrie Surface Empfänger also an vario?

[@Dirtryder176]

It won’t show the “other setting”option what do I do? I plugged it into the plane esc and I used a nx8

[@iflyrc5]

Tom - this is great and just what I have been waiting for. I feel the roll gain on my Air Tractor is too low and this will allow me to up the value. One question - I also have the AR637T - can I update the firmware in that RX to change the frame rate on the AS3X channels to 22ms so it works with the older servos? If so how do I update the firmware it the stock AR637T? Please Please Please say there is a way to do this.

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Great question Ted! In fact there is a update now to the AR630 and AR637T that adds the frame rate menu. 2.37.7 or higher :)

[@iflyrc5]

@@SpektrumRCvideos Thanks, I found and did the update to my AR637T last night and found that I was able to change the frame rate so I hope that will allow me to use this on a couple of my older planes.

[@frostbittencanuck5037]

Hey Tom, all I want to do is turn on the Altitude telemetry for my Conscendo Evolution? Program the AR637TA that is in the aircraft.

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

the TA version does not have a integrated vario

[@ItAintMeBabe99]

My AR637TA that’s in my Timber won’t show a choice for “Other Settings”. It’s just not there. Any idea why.

[@mrv1251]

I see that you went safe first i thought the AS3X had to be set first

[@johnblythe6453]

Help my AR630 will not power up also spektrum prog will not except the receiver ?? anything !!! thanks.

[@rickydenzer4626]

Want to use my AR637TA in a couple other planes I have....DO I even have to worry about re-programming the forward programming. Can't I just reBind with my NX8 in another plane...and then make the servo changes and such, as I need, if needed at all???

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

That very much depends on the model, servos used, control throws etc. Theoretically you could... Personally I would not recommend doing this because if you miss one thing it could end badly.

[@crashkorey]

ThAnks so much, so I need that cable just to set up spoilerons on habu?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

If you would like to setup spoilerons then you will need to essentially setup the AS3X and SAFE from default. It will not work with the preset settings for the Habu SS.

[@davidcarroll2035]

Having just bought the ex-flite conscendo 1.5 I thought getting such an expensive receiver in it made it stunning value, but looking at it I’m guessing that I can’t use it to fly something else in the future because I’m much too dense (64 years old ex coal miner) this video might as well been in Part, chinese n part Japanese, both languages I know zero of. It’s still a lovely plane but it did influence my decision a little to buy it.

[@dominicpanuccio6613]

Hi, I have a AR637TA but can't get altitude telemetry from it. Do I factory reset to get this feature as it's on a AR637T?

[@esnyder77]

I’m here for this

[@iflyrc5]

Yes - you have just made a good RX GREAT!!!

[@bturby]

When I connect to my receiver I have no option for the factory reset. I’m not sure what to do now. It shows full signal strength. Won’t even allow me to move any servos or anything

[@jonnycatt138]

If I have a ar637ta out of a crescendo (wich mounts upside down underneath) let's say I want to put this ar637ta now in a 1.1 trojan. Can I just simply update it? Or do I have to do a factory reset?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

If you put the preset for the 1.1m trojan on the receiver you should have no issues. Just need to mount the receiver as it is in the BNF version of the plane. Hope that helps!

[@jasonsitz3056]

I'm connected with my ar630 and Bluetooth dongle shows connection with a steady light fixated. I can still only control the services and set up the as3x through my transmitter what is wrong.

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

The bluetooth dongle only works with AR636 receivers. The AR630 is only programmable via forward programming on Spektrum Transmitters

[@fenrisgaming8982]

When you upgrade to the new firmware it does not erase the preset that the receiver came preinstalled with?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

It does not :)

[@itrkaki]

i just updatet the stoftware on the 637ta but get no forward programming menu on my nx8 :( anybody a idea why?

[@pstarxxx78]

Is this why Chanel 5&6 don’t work on my conscendo RX?

[@joshuaorozco8919]

Does updating the firmware on the AR637TA allow for vario/barometer use or is this receiver not capable or those reading at all?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

No it does not. The hardware for the vario simply does not exist on the A version.

[@NRG1991]

Hi, can I update the 647ta with the Spektrum Bluetooth cable via pc? Or do I have to buy the usb cable?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

THe Bluetooth adapter is not compatible

[@charliemarchiony7914]

When will we be able to put motor reversing on our smart ESC’s, other than the ones in the Night Timber X and Ultimate 3D?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Soon... very soon... :)

[@charliemarchiony7914]

SpektrumRC I was about to place an order, but now I might just have to add a 60 and 100 amp ESC

[@IRBry]

does this work with the blade 330s fc6250?

[@habiks]

Hey - If I connect usb programmer to AR630, I can import and export srm files, but not actually configure anything.

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Correct, you can only program via forward programming on your Spektrum transmitter

[@jamesturncliff5960]

Can you do this update through a transmitter like an IX 12 with and a Bluetooth dongle into the transmitter

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

The Bluetooth dongle is not compatible with the AR637T(A) or other Forward programmable receivers

[@jamiefleming4700]

If a unlock my 637TA will Vatio work would like to use it in my sailplane

[@TerryArthur1]

What about the AR631 which is listed above. Did I miss something as I didn't see that it was mentioned. Is the setup the same?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

The setup is exactly the same.

[@thomasmilano9796]

When you do a back up of the receiver settings. Is it stored permanently or until you power off the transmitter?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Great question. It is stored permanently on the receiver. At least until you tell it to restore from back up again :)

[@OhMySack]

@@SpektrumRCvideos That's great to know. Thanks for making a solid point about that. Can I assume that if I scrub and reprogram the 637TA and back-up the NEW build, does that clear the original back-up from the plane it was in?

[@lonezombieheart7808]

Thx great Video. How to unlock an A3232 from my crashed Carbon Cub S+?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

The A3232 is not programmable :(

[@rayoddono2067]

Can anybody help me with swapping receivers. I have a AR637T and set up in airplane only to find out telemetry port not working. I want to swap it out with same model receiver. How can I transfer setting over so I don’t have to do a full setup. Thank you

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Hi Ray! You can export the setup on the receiver to your PC using the PC app, then import onto your new receiver with the same program. Here is a link to the app - drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NkcX9bVuOl-ZV0vy7twA2IgC1yKPPEZJ?usp=sharing

[@VetSemperFi]

I want to unlock/update my AR636TA but the SPMA3065 programming cable is backordered for maybe a month or more. However I do have the SPMBT1000 BT programming module which is suppose to program receivers. I can connected the Bluetooth module to the receiver, paired it to my PC, but the PC program doesn't seem to have the smarts to look for a BT connection. Am I doing something wrong or is the PC program just not that smart?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

The Bluetooth module does not work with the AR637TA

[@VetSemperFi]

@@SpektrumRCvideos WHY?? I bought a NX8 transmitter assuming it was the latest and greatest 'swiss army knife' of modern communication technology. It's very disappointing to find out that I still need a bunch of piecemeal solutions to register, unlock , update, and program receivers. Why isn't ALL of this allowed through forward programming rather than a hodgepodge of adapters and procedures?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

With the advances in our transmitters and the connectivity to wifi, we hope that the user interface will include those types of creature comforts in the future, but as of now you still need a couple extra items to fill in the gaps. Namely for your situation you will need a PC and the USB programmer cable SPMA3065 to unlock your AR637TA. That said, you do have one of the latest pieces of hardware and you can count on better connectivity to your Spektrum receivers and devices in the future.

[@vincentbarzano7780]

How do I update or unlock a AR636A ?

[@LOSCABOSLIFE]

Hello, I have a DX18 (no speaker version) and have followed your directions but when I get to Forward Programing I don't see the option for "other settings". I only get "Gyro Settings", what do I need to do to see this option so I can go further into programing the heading hold, Gains, etc. As of right now, I don't have access to any of these features.

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Does your computer recognize the programmer?

[@LOSCABOSLIFE]

@@SpektrumRCvideos I have downloaded the programmer and also ordered the USB spektrum cable. I assume this is what I am missing since the receiver is locked from factory.

[@mariopires4391]

I would like to see You doing this on the "AR637TA" with the "NX10"............

[@HFamilyDad]

Does the AR637TA have the barometer and vario sensors & telemetry that come with the AR637T ?

[@esnyder77]

That is the million dollar question

[@Max55000]

Hi Tom, I used the Spektrum Programmer and the SPMA3065 cable, as you described in the video, on the AR637TA in my Turbo Timber Evo. The software sees the AR637TA but doesn't give me the option to search for an update. I want to unlock the AR637TA, and per your video on unlocking this receiver, you recommend checking for an update first. So, what am I doing wrong? Thanks!

[@Max55000]

Also, in Forward Programming with the AR637TA, the Main Menu only shows "Gyro Settings". The "Other Settings" option doesn't appear. I have used Forward Programming to set up an AR630 previously.

[@Max55000]

Never mind. I figured it out.

[@rsa777]

I take that resetting an ar636ta would transform it into an ar636t as if purchased new?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Not completely. The AR63T has a integrated altimeter where as the A versions do not. Hardware is slightly different

[@user-dd1lp3of6h]

Does the ar637ta servo ports need to be pointed towards the noes of the plane or the rear end of the plane. Thanks

[@brandonwesson6818]

In my Carbon Z 150T BNF it is installed servo ports to rear.

[@brandonwesson6818]

It has AR637TA Rx just as you have.

[@goldendredger]

So the AR630 after update cannot be programmed on the computer in the spektrum app? I have to use forward programming only?

[@mariopires4391]

I already asked the same question (whether these "TA" Receivers, after being updated, reprogrammed, "First Time Setup's, etc., etc., etc. in the Forward Programm of the Transmitters, still CANNOT be configured, etc., etc. , stc. in SPEKTRUM Programmer on PC...) not only to HORIZONHOBBY's own TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE but also in this Tutorial and in many others too, AND TO THIS DAY NOBODY HAS KNOWN - OR WANTED - TO REPLY..., WEIRD, isn't it?? ????

[@mariopires4391]

But you are absolutely right, IT IS ABSOLUTELY SURE THAT IN THESE CASES OF "UNLOCK(?!?!)" THE RECEIVERS "TA's" THE "SPEKTRUM PROGRAMMER on the PC IS OF NO USE, COMPLETELY USELESS, whatever ALL "TECHNICIANS(?!?!)" SAY!!!!!

[@kballard72]

So can an AR630 or 631 be unlocked as well, example the ones that come in the f15 and 1.1m Trojan seem locked down, no adjustments to as3x anywhere other than off or on.

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Yes they can, exactly same process :)

[@kballard72]

@@SpektrumRCvideos just need the little cable, right.

[@porkchop41]

@@SpektrumRCvideos What cable are you using to hook up the reciever to rhe battery? And then you bind the reciever to your transmitter, then proceed as shown?

[@edwinroper5458]

got it to connect but i dont get the optional menu on my ar631 or is there another way

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Unless the receiver is updated you will not see any additional menus

[@dd0uble]

I have a x 20. I love it. The only downside is the receiver. Spectrum has One of the best in receivers in the market. And that's why I'm wondering how come Spectrum has not developed a sbus for there receivers. The next step in technology, So that you have full control through one wire connection. And if not why?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Sbus in what form? For servos or to connect to a flight control? Our receivers have a SRXL2 port the we use for serial connections to flight controllers and it is open source code so that any third party can develop with it or into their products ;)

[@dd0uble]

@@SpektrumRCvideos to connect to a flight controller particularly the H1 system. I don't want to use a orange receiver I want to stick with my Spectrum receivers, but lack of a sbus slot I'm using the orange receiver. Can I use the SRXL2? And is that set up easy? With one wire. Just asking. Thank you for replying to my comment.

[@TommyBaugh-vq3sy]

Just received a new AR637T. I was able to use the PC programmer software to register the device to my account. It shows there is a firmware updat available but when I hit the update button I get the error: There was a problem communicating with the device (invalid state) any ideas? Thanks

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

What version of the PC programmer?

[@TommyBaugh-vq3sy]

@@SpektrumRCvideosit says Spektrum Programmer - Beta 3.6 running on windows 11 and same results running on PC with windows 10

[@TommyBaugh-vq3sy]

it says Spektrum Programmer - Beta 3.6 running on windows 11 and same results running on PC with windows 10

[@fabianraffl7757]

Has the programmed model (as3x and safe) been deleted after the update?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

not unless you perform a factory reset.

[@edwinroper5458]

it seems my ar631 wont connect it coming up connection failure, im using a dx9

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Try rebinding?

[@Chriswillrise]

could anyone explain why this wont work on the ar631 in my pitts

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

should not be any different. Where are you getting hung up on?

[@FA-44]

Does the firmware updated 637TA version have 100% of the open stock “T” version features such as total number of programmable flight modes, etc?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Not all the features, but the programmable features it will yes. It will not have a vario regardless of version, that is a hardware limitation.

[@mariopires4391]

@@SpektrumRCvideos Então qual a diferença entre o "T" e o "TA"?

[@mariopires4391]

@SpektrumRCvideos @SpektrumRCvideos ..... «««YES and YES»»»????????????????????????????????????????? 😜

[@michaelrajca6043]

tom i thought ta rxs have to be unlocked to factory reset with a cable 1st before you can reprogram

[@jamesturncliff5960]

It would be great if you guys could use this on a Mac computer. I noticed in a lot of your videos you guys are using Mac computers. But you still got to go to a PC in order to program your radios and receivers. So you have to have two computers. Something to think about for your programming tech guys

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

One option for Mac owners is running a windows emulator like Bootcamp.

[@putzytart]

@@SpektrumRCvideos Not any more it's not. New Macs from 2020 are not Boot Camp compatible so I think it's time to start properly supporting us. Especially for Real Flight!!!

[@darrenstamos]

@@putzytart Agreed!!

[@mikeryan2388]

Is the UNLOCKing part of this video just a link to another video for updating? You had the PC out, and USB cable, and then went straight into forward programming with the transmitter.

[@mikeryan2388]

Seriously. Is the unlocking done just by updating?

[@mikeryan2388]

When I plug it in with the USB to PC cable, it says “there was a problem reading the device’s identification” so I cannot update it. I have two AR637TA receivers doing the same thing, which makes me think I’m doing something wrong. But I don’t think I’m doing anything wrong

[@porkchop41]

@@mikeryan2388 That's what I'm trying to figure out! He's clear as mud!

[@FlightLogProductions]

Does the AR636B Support Forward Programming?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

No it does not.

[@rcmodeler2]

Thank you, thank you , thank you.......great news. I'll delete all my previous negative posts. LOL

[@rtncs]

Unable to UNLOCK. I updated AR637TA to latest firmware: 2.38, also updated my DX6e transmitter to latest firmware. Once I connected AR637TA to my transmitter, 'Forward Programming' did not appear for me to select it (=roadblock!). Spektrum, please help me?, so I don't waste more hours of my life trying to unlock and disconnect SAFE mode in my new Conscendo?

[@rtncs]

Update to my above comment: Through process of elimination, I unbound my transmitter and rebound it, only then did 'Forward Programming' appear as an option. Note: Rebinding is not mentioned in video tutorial about updating receiver firmware.

[@kennethbenjaminsson9562]

I had to use a flight pack and power off and on the reciever once , and after that the menus incl forward programming was there.

[@leifpernstig3200]

I see no "Other settings" in the Forward Programming Main Menu. Only "Gyro Settings" appear. Rx is AR631 Code Version EFL54500 from my Cherokee BNF. As I don´t use this Rx in my Cherokee I want to unlock it and reprogram program from scratch.

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Once you update it and factory reset the AR631 it will then have "other settings"

[@leifpernstig3200]

@@SpektrumRCvideos Sorry but I must be missing something. To see the Other settings menu I shall perform a Factory Reset to my AR631, right. Factory reset is performed from the Tx menu Forward Programming/Other settings/Factory Reset. How can I do this when I can´t see the Other Settings menu?

[@PC9JEFF]

@@leifpernstig3200 same problem here!

[@calircpilot4261]

@@SpektrumRCvideos nice video Tom. Sorry to say, but I have the same exact issue, my AR631 only shows “Gyro settings” when in Forward programming mode; please kindly help????

[@porkchop41]

@@PC9JEFF Me too!

[@spacecadet1249]

Does this AR637TA have an Altimeter like the regular AR637T's do? I can't get the Draco altimeter to work, NOR can I find specs on the Draco RX.

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

The "A" version does not have a vario

[@spacecadet1249]

@@SpektrumRCvideos Thanks. Is there a recommended addon Altimeter that can just plug into the Draco’s receiver?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

@@spacecadet1249 www.horizonhobby.com/product/aircraft-telemetry-variometer-sensor/SPMA9589.html

[@spacecadet1249]

@@SpektrumRCvideos very nice! Thanks. One last question, if I may: Will I need to also purchase a TM1000? Or is there enough of the Altimeter circuitry already inside the AR637TA?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

@@spacecadet1249 Nope, that sensor simply plugs into the XBUS port on the 637TA and you are good to go! :)

[@mrparamedico25]

Hello, can you program with a DX9?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Yes, as long as it is up to date

[@allanpetersen9243]

I tried your method on connecting the 637T to a lipo but it doesn’t work. No light on the rx or anything. Tried both 2-3S lipos. Should mention it don’t work with the programmer cable either. “ it says when connected and it won’t open the settings.

[@allanpetersen9243]

it says when connected with the programmer cable?

[@allanpetersen9243]

Can’t write the rest of my comment in cursive so i’ll try again. “There was a problem with the device identitification” it says.

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Hi Allan, Sorry I do not quite follow...Are you trying to use the voltage telemetry sensor?

[@Sabotage_Labs]

Ok.. I like that you can reset a 637A but... really wish you would still let the app configure the AS3X gains and priorities without having to factory reset it. Or, allow modifications to it in forward programming. Maybe an expert mode? What is a annoying is...just got the Draco. In Safe, the Rudder doesn't have enough throw so ground steering is terrible. Also, there's always that elevator pitch up in safe. Take it out of safe and you aren't trimmed. I had to learn how to at least tweak the rudder settings in an off the shelf 637. Especially with the Draco that wants to climb and climb...I had to trim for safe (actually servo sub trim) for level at half throttle. Switch out of safe and no my elevator isn't trimmed. Frustrating I'm going to have to factory reset for that. But, glad I can at least get that menu after the firmware update. Guys...love your products but...the windows app and USB cable was such an easy tool to use. Not everyone needs an IX12 or can afford it. Graphical interface is easy and clean. Easy to look at or copy other model configs. Leave well enough alone and keep forward programming too for those that want it. Btw.... well done on the Draco. Its Mike Patey worthy. A blast to fly!

[@mariopires4391]

Tenho o mesmo PROBLEMA com o meu "DRACO 2.0 BNF Basic", e com 0 "FORWARD PROGRAMMING" do meu "NX10" (que tem a Actualização mais recente) não consigo fazer qualquer alteração que seja no "AS3X Safe"!!!!!

[@joevangorder1006]

Sure I'm a little late but I had a similar issue when I setup my father's draco by downloading the file from spektrum. One file said mix and the other did not. I downloaded both just in case and tried the one with mix in the name first. I was noticing lack of rudder until also applying aileron in the direction I was trying to turn (hence the mix in the name), I wasn't a fan so I just rebound to the other file and found I had full rudder control with having to add aileron. Hope this helps someone before they start messing with programming. Let me know if you guys used the mix file from the website and if this makes sense please

[@joevangorder1006]

Sabotage, After re reading your comment I'm not sure my first response is relevant but did you go into fmode setup and separate your trims from "common" to "fmode"? This will allow you to trim in each flight mode without affecting overall trims on other flight modes. DLG gliders use this feature so we can adjust trims on up to 8 different flight modes individually. Sorry so late lol

[@Sabotage_Labs]

@@joevangorder1006 Hey man... thanks for replying. Don't worry about being late lol. Had knee surgery last November and was off my feet for a bit. Got into raspberry Pi, 3D printing and tinkering stuff and have been hooked since! With it being Summer in Phx, it'll be like late October before I get back. But, when I do, might have a 3D plane to crash...I mean fly....with some other cool mods. Been playing with Microcontrollers which opens a lot of options. Very small and lightweight! So yea, I did know about the modes but...just hadn't really got to deep into them. I'm sure I'll take another look. Thanks for helping though and I'll hang on to your note. Cheers!

[@joevangorder1006]

@@Sabotage_Labs oh man that sucks about the knee but hopefully it's healing up okay. I really like the idea of 3D printing but I think the wife might shoot me if I pick up yet another hobby lol. Pretty cool you can literally print a whole plane now a days with a little patience and I'm sure a ton of screentime. Good luck and happy flying!

[@old-rcplane-phart]

How about to reset a reciever to "off the shelf" specs? 😳

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

If you update it this way then select factory reset in forward programming it will essentially do what you are looking for

[@pilotluca5154]

Hi, I am about to purchase the Commander mPd 1.4m BNF. I wanted to know if the AR631 included in this model is already unlocked or do I need to do the procedure described in the video? Thanks, Gianluca

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

They do not come unlocked

[@pilotluca5154]

@@SpektrumRCvideos So they require unlocking procedures?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

No it is not required, really this is only so you can play with the AS3X gains if you feel like experimenting or flashing a different preset.

[@pilotluca5154]

@@SpektrumRCvideos So I will need to do that if I decide to use the receiver on another model. Is that correct?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

@@pilotluca5154 Correct

[@FlightLogProductions]

Are the AR631’s that come with BNF’s also “Locked”? and if so, can you unlock them in the same fashion outlined in this video?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Yes and Yes :)

[@FlightLogProductions]

@@SpektrumRCvideos Awesome 😎. Can I enable auto level in Intermediate SAFE mode?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Not exactly, if your factory reset the receiver and setup AS3X and SAFE from scratch you can get a mode like what you describe (bank angle limits but no return to level)

[@FlightLogProductions]

@@SpektrumRCvideos when I go to forward programming in my DX6 G2 or my DX9 BE menu, it shows AR631 2.38.04, but when I select Gyro settings, it says “Connection Failed”. I bought and hooked up the programmer, the program says that there are no firmware updates available. I can't do anything from within the software (FAIL!), and can only get the "Connection Failed" error from within the transmitter? What to do now? Thanks!

[@FlightLogProductions]

I fixed it. even though it said there was no software update, I applied the v2.38 Update again, since the forward programing said I had 2.38.04 and the program said 2.38.05 was the latest. Once it updated to 2.38.05, now the forward programing works as stated in the video!

[@MrTalentwasted]

Two thumbs up, thanks!

[@michaelhull7628]

Nice video Tom, however, you totally skipped showing how to unluck with the programmer and that is what this video is supposed to be about.

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

What programmer are you referring to? If you mean the AS3X app for tablets, smart phones etc, I would like to let you know that the app does not work with the latest AS3X receivers. The PC app does work but only to update and change model presets. Any setup is done via the forward programming menu on your Spektrum Transmitter. Essentially the AS3X app is obsolete and only supports AR636 receivers. Hope that helps!

[@pilotluca5154]

Hi, I wanted to know if the Frame Rate menu that allows users to customize the servo output frame rate settings, added with the firmware update that unlocks the AR637TA and AR631 and AR630 (kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGTMpJWsZrprm68) , is also available for the AR631 in addition to the AR637T. I already own an upgraded AR637T and needed to use 22ms as the frame rate on my next aircraft. Before purchasing an AR631 I wanted to be sure that the frame rate could be set to 22ms as I do now with the AR637T. Thank you, Gianluca

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Hi Gianluca, great question! It is available on all versions of our Smart AS3X receivers, such as the AR637T. Hope that helps!

[@piusjob3576]

Any of this receivers will not work with older TX. Registering my TX or RX with Spektrum no way. Bad enough we have to register with FAA and MAA.

[@aenima3174]

Any plans at this point to make this compatible with a Mac?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

We are looking into it :)

[@aenima3174]

@@SpektrumRCvideos Thanks! 🙏 I'd really like to take the AR637TA from my first [decommissioned] Conscendo and put it in something like the FMS Flying Tiger :)

[@motiv311]

Yeah but can you use it with a Flysky?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Why would you want to? :P

[@hoah]

Will this unlock a vario function!?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

No, that is a hardware difference

[@ChadLower]

What am I missing video is “how to unlock ar631ta” but doesn’t show how to unlock it.

[@porkchop41]

That's the way I see it too.