You make those wires, crimpers look so easy. I am struggling with those crimples. You just got me motivated. I'm gonna keep on trying to I get it better. Thanks for your video.
Great and straight to the point info! I'm getting my SRXL2 today and I couldn't've have found any better explanation than your video! Thank you for taking the time explaining!
Hey Jeff, so helpful, thank you! Why don't the manufacturers of this equipment make such clear useful videos? I saw Ikon website included one of your videos, but not this one. This one really helped me because I was totally confused about the wiring connections. Also, for those not wanting to crimp or solder, buy a Spektrum SPMA3066 SRXL2 connector wire, that's what I did. Easy for $11.
ha man I have been trying to get in contact with you to setup my kraken 580 for me please send me the best way to get in contact with you please please
@@mikefuchs2814 I’m glad this video was helpful! I don’t under why they don’t either but that’s what I’m for! Making helpful clear videos for you! Yes, that spektrum connector is a great option!
Just wanted to let you know. Thank you for all u do with the Helios. Your setup and know how. Helped me get back into Helios after 23 years back in the day with my x-cell and raptor. So than ! Thank you
Thank you Larry! Yes, you are converting a four pin to a three panel as that gray wire is not used at all anyways it is a non-communication wire and the iKon/brain is a three pin servo wire
Nice video , well explained, could I also plug a AR8020T so I can plug the SPM4651T to the SRXL2 of the AR8020T? And used another or maybe 2 satellites plug straight to the ikon2? So in that case I will run 4 full range receivers?
Question: Instead of using a 4651T, could you just use two 9745 receivers? I really like IKON's computer API. It seems quite comprehensive. I am thinking about using Spektrum's 6250HX but it looks like it can only be setup using forward programming, which my 1st generation DX8 doesn't do and I don't want to buy another transmitter.
@@blueforest4589 yes, you can definitely use two spektrum DSMX Satellites (9745) but you will not have telemetry or forward programming, if you don’t care it mind that then go with the 9745s, everything is the exact same.
Hi, nice video mate. Help please:) I’ve just received SAB goblin 380 assembled already with msh brain 2 and 2 PCs lemon satellites, no additional receiver, can I bind it this way to my radiomaster TX16S? I don’t see any bind button, so not sure what to do as I’m not familiar with spektrum, appreciate your help, thank you
Thank you, I hope the video is helpful. Yes, you will want to build in the software but instead of selecting SRXL2 you will select DSMX or DSM2 satellites. Look at the satellite and see if it’s a DSMX or DSM2 and select in the Brain software and then hit the bind like in the video.
@@westhobbiesrc8051 thanks for the respond mate much appreciated:) It’s lemon DSMX, so I actually bind it via the brain software? Because I didn’t see any bind button the the satellites, thank you
I have a Brain2 and have an antenna srxl2 coming. I have an SAB Piuma on order and was just wondering, will I be able to just fly it with the srxl2 if i have the antennas mounted as far away from any carbon parts?
Technically yes, but! I would recommend having a DSMX satellite as well. It’s a big heli. The $40 satellite is a Insurance policy. It’s redundancy, a peace of mind.
Hi Jeff, great job again. It encouraged me to setup a Raw 420 the same you did with a brandnew Brain2 (because I am located in Germany) and SRXL2 with additional 2 satellites SPM9745 (also brandnew). My transmitter is a DX9. But unfortunately the satellites neither flash in the beginning of the binding process nor do they light steadily after finishing the binding. There is no light at all. Only the main receiver SRXL2 shows the right lights. I checked the satellites off the Brain2 with other spektrum receivers where they work as expected. Any idea what's wrong here? Thanks a lot in advance if you find the time thinking it over. 🙂
For all who struggle with the same issue. Today I found the solution with the help of MSH FAQs: The Spektrum satellites 9745 have to be set into bind mode by inserting a Spektrum bind-plug into the Brain2 CH3-4-5 connector while the SRXL2 receiver does not need this.
Hi Jeff , i took your advice and got a SRXL2 sat like in your video , i get telem but i dont get my Battery volts to show , and my RPM is way above what it should be ,, what am i doing wrong thx
What ESC and radio? Voltage should be the first thing that shows. As far as the RPM being really high. You have to divide it in the rpm telemetry screen in the radio. When I get home later I’ll see what the number needs to be (I can’t remember off the top of my head)
i ended up buying the goosky rs4 venom because of you and i have it built and am about to order everything else. I am getting the ikon 2 FBL for it and was wondering should i get the reg satellite receiver or srxl2 instead? I am running the radiomaster boxer with the multi protocol so dsmx is no problem. I am thinking srxl2 so i can use the spectrum forwarding lua script.
Hi Jeff, is this setup applicable to the microbeast ultra as well? Meaning that the srxl2 goes, with the correct polarity, to the Ail/DI1 input pin and the dmsx satellite connected to the side socket? Thanks
@@andreabenvenuti7940 not that I know of, but! I do know the micro beast can support SRXL2 so maybe. I’ve not used or setup a micro beats in a long time.
Hey Jeff, question, can you run SRXL2 like you have here and also run a P port to Channel 5 from the HW to the Ikon Channel 5? Is there a difference of having both telemetry like that or redundant?
The P port from the ESC to CH5 of the 4-5-6 port on the iKon is for telemetry. CH 3 for the SRXL2 is just for the SBUS RX. If you just run a SRXL2 and no line from the P port to ch5 then you won’t get telemetry but still a RX.
Will the SRXL2 telemetry work with Microbeast FBL? I don’t seem to be getting any values on the telemetry channel. I’m using TX16 with a 470LM. BTW your videos helped me a great deal. Thanks
@@nicklong9985 as far as I know microbeast it’s self is not telemetry capable. Plus if you don’t have a telemetry wire from the ESC there is no voltage anyways.
Hello I bought the same receivers you have in the video and wired up as explained but im not getting main battery voltage. I do get rpm and receiver volts. Is there a setting i need to change or do i need to plug a wire from esc into 456 on brain? Thanks 🙏 im new to helis
Hello, yes. You need to run a wire from the P port of the ESC to channel 5 of the 4-5-6 port of the iKon/Brain FBL. I’m working on a video now to explain that.
For a smaller unit like a raw 420 do you recommend I run a satallite as well or just the unit with the antennas? I know you say it's just extra insurance after all but what would you do since it's not a huge machine?
This may have already been asked and apologies for the ignorance.. Why use the SRXL2 if you can use two SPM9745? is there additional Telemetry information that you can get?
If you just use the SPM9745 you will not get telemetry or brain integration to your transmitter. Also SRXL2 is a full range RX with better fade and signal strength as well as communication. I personally use one of each on my models for redundancy mainly.
That is a full range receiver? I believe you can only run one anyways with Futaba. Unfortunately you don’t have the option to run a satellite and receiver together as far as I know. I could be wrong. But with a full size/range RX like that. Yes one is good.
I try to do it the way you said hook up a computer power supply and all that and all I did was start flashing then it's slow flash and the computer couldn't read anything what am I doing wrong
Try a different USB cable, some cables are charge only and some are data. I must of tired 15 different cables before I found one that worked perfectly. Also some iKons need power 5-8v power on top of the computer USB. But try a different cable first.
So, circling back around. Followed these instructions to the T and I'm getting the packets, but no telemetry read out. I have a AVIAN 130 ESC, MSH Brain2 and the SRXL2. Just can't for the life of me get the data read out on my transmitter. Need help..lol
So I have never tried a AVIAN ESC for telemetry. What line are you coming from on the AVIAN to the iKon? You have the SRXL2 wired right if your getting packets.
@@westhobbiesrc8051 beastX is a microbeast..the wiring on the side connector is very misleading with the SRXL2 because some pictures Show a 4 Pole connector cable and some Shops sell a beastX adapter for SRXL2 with just 3 poles..and also the connection need to be modified so I thought it would be a great Video Idea for you because of much views and likes for Helsingborg people again with another tricky Situation
Thanks for this. I have a problem with high telemetry fades on the 4651t rx (approx 1 per second continuously) showing up on an nx 10 transmitter, but it doesnt go into fail safe after 45 continuous frame losses. Same problem if connect 1 or 2 sats, although the sats do no show many fades. Any idea how to fix this please?
You’re welcome! So that issue is from the iKON update. I had the same problem on four different helicopters and it only happened after I updated them. It drove me crazy for two days straight trying to figure out the problem I went through multiple SRXL twos multiple different radios all the same thing. I went back to the version before the latest update and problem went away. Now I did try and fly like that with the Fade going up every second and no issues. So I’m not sure what’s going on.
@@simonchapman2319 it’s definitely something with the update, it’s got a bug. I flew on it and no issues but I don’t like seeing that number climb like that so I went back to V94 as well.
just a Queston , can you use a Receiver that has Telemetry, on the Brain/Ikon just for the telemetry, im not talking about a Sat, will add 2 DSMX sat to the FBL system , just need to know if it can be done on the Chanel as you explained and if it will work . like all we do have many receivers (for planes ) but not many Sat Receivers that has Telemetry. then we can get them to work ,,thx you kindly , Love your videos and simple explanation ,, anyone can understand ,, makes this Hobby great ..
Thank you! I’m glad you like the channel and the videos are helpful! so you mean like a regular RX just for telemetry? that’s what the SRXL2 is. but I’m not sure about using just a regular receiver as it contradict with the DSMX satellites as you would be telling the iKon/Brain two different receiver inputs. as with the satellites it makes the iKon/Brain the “receiver “ and if you use a regular Receiver you would need to SBUS or single line it.
You make those wires, crimpers look so easy. I am struggling with those crimples. You just got me motivated. I'm gonna keep on trying to I get it better. Thanks for your video.
Thank you! I greatly appreciate it. It’s all about practice! Get some servo wire and practice practice practice!
@@westhobbiesrc8051 I will, thank you very much.
Great and straight to the point info! I'm getting my SRXL2 today and I couldn't've have found any better explanation than your video! Thank you for taking the time explaining!
You’re welcome! I’m glad the video was helpful!
Hey Jeff, so helpful, thank you! Why don't the manufacturers of this equipment make such clear useful videos? I saw Ikon website included one of your videos, but not this one. This one really helped me because I was totally confused about the wiring connections. Also, for those not wanting to crimp or solder, buy a Spektrum SPMA3066 SRXL2 connector wire, that's what I did. Easy for $11.
These manufacturers are clueless I swear.
ha man I have been trying to get in contact with you to setup my kraken 580 for me please send me the best way to get in contact with you please please
@@mikefuchs2814 I’m glad this video was helpful! I don’t under why they don’t either but that’s what I’m for! Making helpful clear videos for you! Yes, that spektrum connector is a great option!
Ty so much for giving out that wire part # you rule
You're most welcome, I'm glad it helped! @@Runk3lsmcdougal
Just wanted to let you know. Thank you for all u do with the Helios. Your setup and know how. Helped me get back into Helios after 23 years back in the day with my x-cell and raptor. So than ! Thank you
Awesome! I’m glad! Thank you for watching and I’m glad I’m the reason you got back into helis! That’s what I like to do!
I'm about to make my first telemetry heli! Perfect timing.
awesome! Telemetry definitely helps!
Phenomenal video Jeff. Setting up my first Ikon and this info was invaluable. Thanks, Bud.
@@smaze1782 Thank you Spencer, I’m glad the video was helpful!
Well Done, Jeff! Cut out the Grey wire! Change the 4 pin end to a Servo 3 wire pin.
Thank you Larry! Yes, you are converting a four pin to a three panel as that gray wire is not used at all anyways it is a non-communication wire and the iKon/brain is a three pin servo wire
Exactly what I needed to know. Thanks!
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!
Thanks Jeff, super helpful for my new Kraken!
You’re welcome! I’m glad it is helpful!
Thank you I got the Ikon2 I will use this video to setup my T RX 450L
That was a good one . Helped me a lot your the best
Awesome! I’m glad! Thank you for watching!
Always great information
Nice video , well explained, could I also plug a AR8020T so I can plug the SPM4651T to the SRXL2 of the AR8020T? And used another or maybe 2 satellites plug straight to the ikon2? So in that case I will run 4 full range receivers?
Great detail, cheers 👍🏻
Thank you!
Hell yeah, good stuff.
Thank you!
Question: Instead of using a 4651T, could you just use two 9745 receivers?
I really like IKON's computer API. It seems quite comprehensive. I am thinking about using Spektrum's 6250HX but it looks like it can only be setup using forward programming, which my 1st generation DX8 doesn't do and I don't want to buy another transmitter.
@@blueforest4589 yes, you can definitely use two spektrum DSMX Satellites (9745) but you will not have telemetry or forward programming, if you don’t care it mind that then go with the 9745s, everything is the exact same.
Hi, nice video mate. Help please:) I’ve just received SAB goblin 380 assembled already with msh brain 2 and 2 PCs lemon satellites, no additional receiver, can I bind it this way to my radiomaster TX16S? I don’t see any bind button, so not sure what to do as I’m not familiar with spektrum, appreciate your help, thank you
Thank you, I hope the video is helpful. Yes, you will want to build in the software but instead of selecting SRXL2 you will select DSMX or DSM2 satellites. Look at the satellite and see if it’s a DSMX or DSM2 and select in the Brain software and then hit the bind like in the video.
@@westhobbiesrc8051 thanks for the respond mate much appreciated:)
It’s lemon DSMX, so I actually bind it via the brain software? Because I didn’t see any bind button the the satellites, thank you
As always great vids boss!
Thank you!
As usually great video jeff
I have a Brain2 and have an antenna srxl2 coming. I have an SAB Piuma on order and was just wondering, will I be able to just fly it with the srxl2 if i have the antennas mounted as far away from any carbon parts?
Technically yes, but! I would recommend having a DSMX satellite as well. It’s a big heli. The $40 satellite is a Insurance policy. It’s redundancy, a peace of mind.
Hi Jeff, great job again. It encouraged me to setup a Raw 420 the same you did with a brandnew Brain2 (because I am located in Germany) and SRXL2 with additional 2 satellites SPM9745 (also brandnew). My transmitter is a DX9. But unfortunately the satellites neither flash in the beginning of the binding process nor do they light steadily after finishing the binding. There is no light at all. Only the main receiver SRXL2 shows the right lights. I checked the satellites off the Brain2 with other spektrum receivers where they work as expected. Any idea what's wrong here? Thanks a lot in advance if you find the time thinking it over. 🙂
For all who struggle with the same issue. Today I found the solution with the help of MSH FAQs: The Spektrum satellites 9745 have to be set into bind mode by inserting a Spektrum bind-plug into the Brain2 CH3-4-5 connector while the SRXL2 receiver does not need this.
Great videos always!! Jeff the SRXL2 run with NX6?
Thank you, yes you can use a SRXL2 on any DSMX spektrum radio
Thanks for the video! I was wondering what battery you used to connect to your gyro and where to get it? Thanks!
Hi Jeff , i took your advice and got a SRXL2 sat like in your video , i get telem but i dont get my Battery volts to show , and my RPM is way above what it should be ,, what am i doing wrong thx
What ESC and radio? Voltage should be the first thing that shows. As far as the RPM being really high. You have to divide it in the rpm telemetry screen in the radio. When I get home later I’ll see what the number needs to be (I can’t remember off the top of my head)
@@westhobbiesrc8051 i have a ix12 and a Scorpion Tribunes 130 A not the 2de series
i ended up buying the goosky rs4 venom because of you and i have it built and am about to order everything else. I am getting the ikon 2 FBL for it and was wondering should i get the reg satellite receiver or srxl2 instead? I am running the radiomaster boxer with the multi protocol so dsmx is no problem. I am thinking srxl2 so i can use the spectrum forwarding lua script.
Hi Jeff, is this setup applicable to the microbeast ultra as well? Meaning that the srxl2 goes, with the correct polarity, to the Ail/DI1 input pin and the dmsx satellite connected to the side socket? Thanks
Hello, unfortunately no, Micro beast has a different ch lay out for the servos. The DSMX satellite does plug into the side.
@@westhobbiesrc8051 so no way to connect both srlx2 and satellite into the microbeast?
@@andreabenvenuti7940 not that I know of, but! I do know the micro beast can support SRXL2 so maybe. I’ve not used or setup a micro beats in a long time.
Great job, questions could you use a goosky rs4 ESC & Flight Controller on other brand of rc helicopter.
You could use the ESC, but the FBL unit is locked to that servo configuration for now.
@@westhobbiesrc8051 thank you so much, will just follow your lead, your channel is the best on the TUBE, now I will get my sab 500.
Hey Jeff, question, can you run SRXL2 like you have here and also run a P port to Channel 5 from the HW to the Ikon Channel 5? Is there a difference of having both telemetry like that or redundant?
The P port from the ESC to CH5 of the 4-5-6 port on the iKon is for telemetry. CH 3 for the SRXL2 is just for the SBUS RX. If you just run a SRXL2 and no line from the P port to ch5 then you won’t get telemetry but still a RX.
@@westhobbiesrc8051 Thank you sir! Really appreciate you taking the time to response!
Will the SRXL2 telemetry work with Microbeast FBL? I don’t seem to be getting any values on the telemetry channel. I’m using TX16 with a 470LM. BTW your videos helped me a great deal. Thanks
Unfortunately no, the microbeast does not support telemetry as far as I know. What is your telemetry wire tied into?
There is no telemetry wire from esc. I am just looking for RSSI and battery voltage from SRXL2. Is the receiver telemetry compatible with TX16?
@@nicklong9985 as far as I know microbeast it’s self is not telemetry capable. Plus if you don’t have a telemetry wire from the ESC there is no voltage anyways.
@@westhobbiesrc8051 ok thanks, I thought you could get some telemetry from just the receiver.
Hallo Jeff, wiso verbindest du das SPM4651T nicht in den Steckplatz SYS/IO ein? 🤔🤔 Grüsse aus der Schweiz
Great video!! Can this also be used for the RS4 GTS plus FBL unit?
Hello I bought the same receivers you have in the video and wired up as explained but im not getting main battery voltage. I do get rpm and receiver volts. Is there a setting i need to change or do i need to plug a wire from esc into 456 on brain? Thanks 🙏 im new to helis
Hello, yes. You need to run a wire from the P port of the ESC to channel 5 of the 4-5-6 port of the iKon/Brain FBL. I’m working on a video now to explain that.
@@westhobbiesrc8051
Awesome thanks so much!! Really appreciate that.
@@Ride-Fly you’re welcome!
For a smaller unit like a raw 420 do you recommend I run a satallite as well or just the unit with the antennas? I know you say it's just extra insurance after all but what would you do since it's not a huge machine?
So anything 420 and smaller a Antenna SRXL2 is all that is needed. That’s how I fly my personal 420 and 380 and I’ve had zero issues!
@@westhobbiesrc8051 perfect thank you! I'll have my kit by Wednesday and should have it up and going by the end of the month.
@@Lance57H very nice! It’s a fast build!
Thanks for the video. Can you also use SRXL2 with the Brain 1? Thank you
This may have already been asked and apologies for the ignorance.. Why use the SRXL2 if you can use two SPM9745? is there additional Telemetry information that you can get?
If you just use the SPM9745 you will not get telemetry or brain integration to your transmitter. Also SRXL2 is a full range RX with better fade and signal strength as well as communication. I personally use one of each on my models for redundancy mainly.
Karken 580 on Futaba S-FHSS... still run one receiver SB2001?
That is a full range receiver? I believe you can only run one anyways with Futaba. Unfortunately you don’t have the option to run a satellite and receiver together as far as I know. I could be wrong. But with a full size/range RX like that. Yes one is good.
Do you know can i use an srxl telemetry rec with antenna and then for the 2nd sat receiver can i use an antenna less one?
I try to do it the way you said hook up a computer power supply and all that and all I did was start flashing then it's slow flash and the computer couldn't read anything what am I doing wrong
Try a different USB cable, some cables are charge only and some are data. I must of tired 15 different cables before I found one that worked perfectly. Also some iKons need power 5-8v power on top of the computer USB. But try a different cable first.
So, circling back around. Followed these instructions to the T and I'm getting the packets, but no telemetry read out. I have a AVIAN 130 ESC, MSH Brain2 and the SRXL2. Just can't for the life of me get the data read out on my transmitter. Need help..lol
So I have never tried a AVIAN ESC for telemetry. What line are you coming from on the AVIAN to the iKon? You have the SRXL2 wired right if your getting packets.
Hi would this also work for the microbeast?
Hello, so I don’t think the microbeast will allow SRXL2 with out being “unlocked” or “ pro” but if it does then yes.
Is this for the just the IKON2 or for both IKON and IKON2
so just the iKon/Brain 2 can benefit from the SRXL2 and telemetry. the iKon/Brain 1 does not support it.
So does the satellite matter when getting telemetry as I can get nothing but Receiver voltage to my IX12@@westhobbiesrc8051
been out of the hobby for a while. im familiar with dsmx sats and ikon but not sure what the srxl2 is
@@mickeybinas new RX technology. Full telemetry capability.
@@westhobbiesrc8051 can only the slrx2 be used to bind and fly
Can you make a Video of connection from this receiver to the beastx?
@@eagleonefoxtwo2487 I would but I don’t have a BeastX and BeastX is already a RX?
@@westhobbiesrc8051
I mean connecting the spm 4651T to the microbeast plus (beastX)side connection...because there got to be changed poles, too
@@westhobbiesrc8051 beastX is a microbeast..the wiring on the side connector is very misleading with the SRXL2 because some pictures Show a 4 Pole connector cable and some Shops sell a beastX adapter for SRXL2 with just 3 poles..and also the connection need to be modified so I thought it would be a great Video Idea for you because of much views and likes for Helsingborg people again with another tricky Situation
Anyway to get telemetry to a tx16s with the 4651t. I can't get it to work
Yes, it will work as long as wired right and select SRXL2 in the iKon software.
Be even better with a quick reference diagram at the end people can pause and go back to . You should make one. Oh wait
That’s what a video is for. Lol
Thanks for this. I have a problem with high telemetry fades on the 4651t rx (approx 1 per second continuously) showing up on an nx 10 transmitter, but it doesnt go into fail safe after 45 continuous frame losses. Same problem if connect 1 or 2 sats, although the sats do no show many fades.
Any idea how to fix this please?
You’re welcome! So that issue is from the iKON update. I had the same problem on four different helicopters and it only happened after I updated them. It drove me crazy for two days straight trying to figure out the problem I went through multiple SRXL twos multiple different radios all the same thing. I went back to the version before the latest update and problem went away. Now I did try and fly like that with the Fade going up every second and no issues. So I’m not sure what’s going on.
@@westhobbiesrc8051 thanks, its been driving me nuts too. Will try your suggestion!
Roll back Ikon firmware from v100 to v94 solved the problem! I flew with this version previously with no issues so confidence restored..
@@simonchapman2319 it’s definitely something with the update, it’s got a bug. I flew on it and no issues but I don’t like seeing that number climb like that so I went back to V94 as well.
Maybe you can answer this for me the real flight Evo when in the bind mode is the orange light on always would you know
When in bind mode the orange light will be flashing when the radio is blinded the orange light will be solid.
@WestHobbiesRC when it binds it stays on then it will go out rf is installed on a HP Laptop with windows 11
@@John-bp9mj is that when you are in real flight? Or just all the time?
@WestHobbiesRC actually it isn't it is when iam setting the controller up nx8 to realflight
@@westhobbiesrc8051 and it is the evolution one
just a Queston , can you use a Receiver that has Telemetry, on the Brain/Ikon just for the telemetry, im not talking about a Sat, will add 2 DSMX sat to the FBL system , just need to know if it can be done on the Chanel as you explained and if it will work . like all we do have many receivers (for planes ) but not many Sat Receivers that has Telemetry. then we can get them to work ,,thx you kindly , Love your videos and simple explanation ,, anyone can understand ,, makes this Hobby great ..
Thank you! I’m glad you like the channel and the videos are helpful! so you mean like a regular RX just for telemetry? that’s what the SRXL2 is. but I’m not sure about using just a regular receiver as it contradict with the DSMX satellites as you would be telling the iKon/Brain two different receiver inputs. as with the satellites it makes the iKon/Brain the “receiver “ and if you use a regular Receiver you would need to SBUS or single line it.
Would be nice if they sold these plugs already wired up like this
Spektrum does! For the 6250 but it will work with iKon as well!
@@westhobbiesrc8051 what would I call this plug or do you have a part number for this specific setup
@@westhobbiesrc8051 I think I found it, SPMA3066…. Can you let me know if this is exactly like the one you mocked up?
Do u have a link to that cable ?
@@scottbaddley72 www.horizonhobby.com/product/srxl2-update-cable-receiver-servo-male-and-female-female/SPMA3066.html
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Just what i needed.
Thanks for sharing
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!