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Editor's note: Most of the Programming Tips below are specific to the DX9, however the DX Family of the newest Spektrum transmitters (Tx) share most common programming capabilities given exceptions for the number of channels. Heli's and Multirotors are more complex than fixed wing airplanes, so I have not included many tips for these more specialized planes. You may find what you are looking for by searching popular Heli and Multirotor forums. Another strategy would be to download Spektrum "setups" for specific models, import them to your Tx, and then look at how they have set up your model or a similar model on your Tx. Most people are reporting that Spektrum "setups" work very well and I have found that to be true for the VisionAire.

AirWare

DX9 Airware Change Log Version 1.07

Spektrum Airware TX Feature Matrix - RC Groups

Crow

Crow Setup by freechip

Differential Steering

Differential Steering with Throttle Cut by Andy Knunz

Differential Thrust Mixes for DX9 by john4565

DX7 - Dual ESC's for Differential Thrust Rudder Control - RC Groups Post 5

Mixing Differential Thrust by Andy Kunz

Flight Mode

Flight Modes Explained by Len Allessi

Flight Modes Explained by Sherman Knight

Flight Mode Deleting by spm File Editing by Andy Kunz

FM Switch Position and Active Throttle Curve Selection by andy Kunz

Mechanical Linkage Setup

Mechanical Setup of Control Linkages by Sherman Knight

Mixing

Back Mixing Explained by Andy Kunz

Back Mixing or Reverse Mixing Explained by freechip

Basic Mixing Concepts Explained

Basic Quick Fix Mixing Tips by Michael Wargo

Mixes Are Really Simple by Andy Kunz

Mixing Basics by Andy Kunz

Mixing Made Easy by Richard Hanson

Mixing to Use DX6 Elevator to Control Camera by Andy Kunz

Mixing to the Right Side vs. the Left Side by andy Kunz

Mixing - Offset, Act Refers to Setting Trim DX9 Brake Mix by Andy Kunz

Other Resources

Danger Dan's List of RC Groups Posts

DX9 Heli Setup for Blade 350 QX3 by FlightEngr

DX9 Wiki - RC Groups DX9 Links

RC Groups - Spektrum Index by dangerdan

Sequencer Links by czorzella and TMI

Spektrum Aircraft Setup Downloads - Team Tech Tip - You Tube

Spektrum DX6, DX7.DX9, DX18G2 and DX18T Questions and Answers not in the manual

Spektrum DX7S DX8 and DX9 DX18 Conversion Tool by Mutant Design

Spektrum DX9, DX10T, DX18 and DX18QQ Sequencer Programming

Spektrum Service Group by Andy Kunz

Spektrum Team Tech Tips - Mike Lee -YouTube

Programming Basics for DX Series Spektrum Tx

4 Aileron and 2 Flap Servo Setup on DX18G2 by Andy Kunz

Aileron Differential Setup by Andy Kunz

Channel Assignment Used to Specify Receiver Output Ports by Andy Kunz

Difference Between Logical Functions and Physical Receiver Ports by Andy Kunz

Digital Switch Setup or 6 Spoken Flight modes on DX9 by Anbdy Kunz

DJI Naza Programming for Spektrum DX8, DX6, DX9, DX10T, DX18/QQ, and DX18T by freechip

DX18 Combi Switch by Andy Kunz

DX18 Programming Guide for a Six Servo Sailplane by Sherman Knight

DX8 Programming Basics

DX9 - Analog Inputs as Switch Inputs by Andy Kunz

Elevon Flight Mode or Inboard Elevator and Outboard Ailerons by Andy Kunz

Function Controls and Servo Controls by Andy Kunz

How to Program Spektrum Tx by Andy Kunz

Initial Programming of a DLG by G T

Logical Device Physical Input by Andy Kunz

Program Inputs, Then RX Ports, Then do Mixing - Explained by Andy Kunz

Programming Lever or Slider and Knob by Andy Kunz

Programming Tips for the Spektrum DX Family of TX by Andy Kunz and Others - READ THIS FIRST

Rx Port Assignments by Andy Kunz

Setting Up Ailerons and Flaperons on a DLG (Discus Launch Glider) by Andy Kunz

Throttle Stick Voice Event on DX9 by Andy Kunz

Travel and Absolute Travel by Andy Kunz

Turn Off Output to Server and Move Output to Another Receiver Port by Andy Kunz

Use of Switches, Knobs, and Sliders on DX9

What Constitutes a Channel by Andy Kunz

Receiver

AR635 Receiver Programming by Mike Lee

Bind 2 (or more) Receivers to DX0 by Andy Kunz

Compensate for Flaps with Elevator on SAFE Receiver by Andy Kunz

High Speed or Low Speed Receivers and Digital or Analog Servos by Andy Kunz

Multiple Receiver Binding by StarHopper44

Remote Cable Causes Problems by Andy Kunz

Spektrum Air Receivers V6.2 (pdf)

Spektrum Receiver Chart

Strain Relief on Receiver Cables by Andy Kunz

Sukhoi AS3X Receiver by Mike McConville

Servos

Center an Analog Servo Potentiometer by Steve

Four Servo Elevon Mixing with Y Cable

Four Servo Elevon Setup by Andy Kunz

Four Servo Elevon Setup by Steve

Four Servo Elevon Setup Update for Linkage on Top of Wing by Steve

Servo Arm Tooth Splines by Manufacturer

Servo Center and Range for Spektrum Tx by Andy and Others

Servo Gear Materials by Manufacturers

Servo Menu by Andy Kunz

Servos 101 - YouTube Video

Servo Speed Adjustment by Mike Lee

Sound / Voice

Make Voices on DX6, DX7, DX9 DX18 Louder by Andy Kunz

Software for Custom Voice Alerts

Sound Categories List by Steve

Sounds (Multiple) on Switch Change Event by Andy Kunz

Sounds Combining Voice Alerts

Spektrum Audio Editor Ground School by Red.Sneakers

Volume Control on DX6, DX7, DX9, DX18 by RotoRon and PropsnWings

Spektrum Transmitters (Tx)

Delete Characters from the Front of a Line in Model Name

DX6I Can Not be Master for Wireless Trainer by Buschbarber and Xeric

DX7 - Team Tech Tour Spektrum DX7 Gen2 - YouTube

DX9 Tx Review by Michael Heer

PDF File and Manual Contents Explained by Andy Kunz - Read This First

Range Test Spektrum Transmitter by Andy Kunz

Raw Input Test Screen by Andy Kunz

SD Card for Installing Spektrum Updates by Andy Kunz

Spektrum Tx Comparison Chart

Team Tech Tip Spektrum DX6 Gen 2 Flight Modes for Sailplane by Mike Lee

Transfer DX7 Gen 2 Models to DX18 by Andy Kunz

Throttle

Throttle Curve Assigned to Flight Modes by Andy Kunz

Throttle Trim (Heli) - Normal, LST, and ATL by Andy Kunz

Trainer

Spektrum DX9 - Wireless Training Setup Buddy Box - YouTube

Wireless Trainer Setup -Team Tech Tip - YouTube

Wireless vs. Wired Trainer - DX9 to DX9

Telemetry

Telemetry Logging Setup by Andy Kunz

Telemetry ROBO Software by Andy Kunz

Telemetry Software (free) and Setup with Graphs and Screen Shots by BWX

Flight Log Key Features by Spektrum

Telemetry A, B, L, R, F, H Definitions for AR8000 by vlad vy

TM1000 Antenna Placement by Andy Kunz