FlySky FS i6 programming

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  • Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2024

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  • @Mark-wx1ho
    @Mark-wx1ho 3 года назад +3

    I have just purchased a RIPMAX trainer with .42 Thunder Tiger Engine. I purchased this Transmitter and Receiver for £40. After watching your videos I set up the radio gear and fine-tuned the plane. I then took it for a flight, having never flown before. I enjoyed every minute and even managed to land it without damage. Thanks for your videos. They really helped.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  3 года назад +1

      Brilliant. You must be a quick learner!

    • @Mark-wx1ho
      @Mark-wx1ho 3 года назад +1

      @@AndrewNewton That or just lucky.

  • @jeffbowers4895
    @jeffbowers4895 6 лет назад +6

    This comment is for anyone who wants to learn how to. !!!!!!!
    I just wanted to say, reading something is one thing but understanding what you read is another thing....this man Andrew ,takes the time to show you how to do it and once I watched it I know how to do it.

  • @josephsopala7642
    @josephsopala7642 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks to you my transmitter isn't just a mysterious little plastic box with batteries in it any more. I set up the throttle switch and set the dual rates and expo with no problem. Thanks again! It's always a pleasure sir!

  • @timehunter9467
    @timehunter9467 Год назад +2

    You just made my day, I have a battle bot and I did the centering mod, flicking the throttle down made my bot shoot backwards! I used the throttle curve thing but set it all to 50% and it works just like yours! Thank you for this video!

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  Год назад +2

      Glad to hear your battle bot is under control. Those things can be nasty

  • @michaelnewsome8753
    @michaelnewsome8753 Год назад +2

    Hi Andrew, as a newbie to the RC flying game I would just like to add my thanks for your great videos, always clear, informative, and to the point. Your generosity is truly a blessing.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  Год назад +2

      Thanks Michael. I enjoy passing on what I learn

  • @jeffbowers4895
    @jeffbowers4895 4 года назад +3

    One thing I did do was to adjust the rate and expo it really make a huge difference in the sticks sensitivity again thanks for your help explaining how to do it

  • @dronexfun8469
    @dronexfun8469 5 лет назад +5

    This radio helped improve my flying and it can make some toy grade quads a lot faster and more maneuverable. A must have.

    • @harpoon_bakery162
      @harpoon_bakery162 5 лет назад

      HI DroneXFun --- does this transmitter support "6+ channel DSM2/DSMX transmitter" requirement of a UMX Timber BNF Basic (EFLU3950)?

  • @AlymerKiteboy
    @AlymerKiteboy 3 года назад +3

    Once again you've concisely answered the question I had! Building my first plane w flaps and wasn't sure exactly how to do it with my FlySky radio. Thank you Andrew!

  • @SONICBOOM-117
    @SONICBOOM-117 6 лет назад +1

    I have purchased 4 of these radios and this has been my go to video. Thank you sooo much. I hope you are still flying and enjoying life. Good health, love and wealth!! 🍻

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  6 лет назад

      Thanks Frosty, happy and healthy here.

  • @earlallen6628
    @earlallen6628 5 лет назад +4

    The 10 channel version of the SkyFly will probably be my next Transmitter. Thanks for the demo.

  • @jeffbowers4895
    @jeffbowers4895 4 года назад +2

    I watched your rate and expo part and adjusted the settings to give me less sensitive in the sticks thank you you explain how to do this very well...

  • @tonytucker7847
    @tonytucker7847 4 года назад +1

    Many thanks Andrew - as a beginner in this hobby, your instructional videos have been fantastically helpful

  • @dannymoore8785
    @dannymoore8785 7 лет назад +1

    You put together an excellent instructional video, much appreciated. I'm just now getting back into the hobby after 20yrs, I just ordered this radio and an Eflight Timber. Things have come a long ways from the 80s/90s nitro planes and radio systems.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  7 лет назад

      Things have definitely changed, enjoy the new era hobby

  • @efamo4
    @efamo4 7 лет назад +1

    Still prepping my Radian Pro that I just purchased for a maiden flight (first RC plane too) once the weather gets better here in Michigan. I have this controller and your tutorial is extremely helpful and I am glad I found it. Thank you!

  • @paddyharris3554
    @paddyharris3554 3 года назад +1

    Possibly the most helpful and well explained youtube video i've ever seen. Well done!

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  3 года назад

      Thanks Paddy, certainly a popular video

    • @paddyharris3554
      @paddyharris3554 3 года назад

      @@AndrewNewton It really helped to set up my tundra like a beaut.

  • @David_Flynn676
    @David_Flynn676 2 месяца назад

    You’re a bloody legend mate. Just picked up the is6x and was totally lost. Cheers

  • @steelydanfan100
    @steelydanfan100 6 лет назад

    Howdy, Andrew. Greetings from Texas. Job well done, sir. As a beginner, I went with your beginner recommend radio, the updated version FS-is6X, very affordable, after delivery I almost sent it back as I watched some of your subsequent videos on the Taranis Q7, but I am going to stick with my beginner guns here. Not a cost thing, just a "do I need to order all bell and whistles" thing as I revisit an old hobby from decades ago. I am presently flying the beginner 3 CH RTF "Sky Cruiser" pusher prop plane you reviewed earlier, I am happy to report that this plane ( in a cushy grass field) has survived multiple hard landings and a bona fide crash or two without a hiccup. Very good flyer/glider in calmer winds. Excellent range with the included radio. Impressive. I am awaiting delivery of the Dynam Hawksky V2 as the second plane and first with ailerons and paired to my FS-i6X / FS-iA6B combo. I am also building a Flite Test "Simple Cub" as I just love that design and historical scale appearance. I live close to several lakes, so I am thinking a "float plane" version here. Thank you, Andrew !

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  6 лет назад

      Awesome, thanks for the update. The Hawksky is a very nice motor glider

  • @steelydanfan100
    @steelydanfan100 6 лет назад +1

    Just wanted to add that I went through your video carefully last night and was able to successfully program the throttle safety switch, the the dual rate switch and the accompanying expos, what looked a little intimidating at first is turning into an interesting journey. Thank you, Andrew. I didn't buy the Taranis QX7 because of the programming involved at start up, I kinda wish I had I had gone for it now. But this Flysky FS-is6X is better than I am right now and I won't be afraid to upgrade when I have a good reason to do so down the road. Cheers and many happy days to you, sir.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  6 лет назад

      Great to hear that Brooks. It's still a great radio with amazing range.

  • @FRANLAC
    @FRANLAC 4 года назад +1

    Thanks again a thousand times Andrew
    Thanks to you, I just programmed the engine shutdown easily on my RC Flysky FS I6 with switch A ..
    for my future glider the Volantex 2400.
    Even for a person who does not speak English, with the youtube translation it's great, you speak very calmly near the microphone and you take the time to explain everything to us.
    A little French who learns a lot from you!
    Un petit Francais qui apprends beaucoup de choses de vous !

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  4 года назад

      That makes me happy thanks. I'm glad my videos can be understood with translation. We are watching a thrilling French series at the moment "The Bureau". Great spy drama.

    • @FRANLAC
      @FRANLAC 4 года назад

      @@AndrewNewton yes i konw "the bureau of legendes" great succés in France .. merci

    • @FRANLAC
      @FRANLAC 2 года назад

      "Le Bureau des Légendes" ....yes it's a best french succés !
      Just like all your videos you are a Légendes too ...
      I finally understood how to mix the flaps with the elevator
      Merci pour ton travail de montage vidéo et ta patience, je t'aime !

  • @SONICBOOM-117
    @SONICBOOM-117 Месяц назад

    I always find myself coming back to your videos. Thank you so much Andrew.

  • @jeffbowers4895
    @jeffbowers4895 4 года назад +2

    I wanted to say thank you for your explanation of the FS I6 TRANSMITTER AND SET UP I HAVE 3 PLANE'S PROGRAMMED TO IT I USED YOUR SETTINGS AS A GUIDE TO START WITH

  • @dustinhanlin
    @dustinhanlin 6 лет назад +1

    I know this is old, but I've been looking for it. Thanks for posting some tips and info for the Flysky radio. They often get overlooked by most well-known R/C pilots.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  6 лет назад

      Thanks Dustin. This radio performs well beyond it's price.

  • @think2cre81
    @think2cre81 2 года назад +1

    This is one of the best videos for helping set up the flysky transmitter. We'll done sir 👏 and thank you 😊 I am subscribing to your channel. I just bought 2 of these transmitters . So I can teach my young grandchildren how to fly . This information will help in that process. Hopefully you still respond to comments, and if I have any issues , I could ask you questions. I flew yesterday for the first time in 18 years . I was nervous but no crashes in 3 flights lol . 😆

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  2 года назад +1

      Welcome back Tim. Happy to answer any questions

    • @think2cre81
      @think2cre81 2 года назад

      @@AndrewNewton thank you Andrew. 😊 I'm going to set up trainer and student mode today . I'm going to be setting it up on ( D ) switch. I used ( B ) switch for motor cut off safety. And ( A ) switch for normal and sport . That configuration just felt comfortable to me . My question is once it's set up does it stay set up ? And when I plug in the cable to both transmitters do I have to activate the trainer / student mode . Or does it recognize it automatically 🤔. And then when I unplug the cable does it automatically go back to normal mode ? Or do I have to turn the mode on and off every time I want to train one of the kids ? Thank you again for getting back to me . And for making the video, I had a lot of fun yesterday setting up a 3 of my planes . I have 12 planes more still in the attic . All of them with brushless motors and castle creation ESC's . I learned 2 days ago how to update the software on the ESC's . I couldn't remember how to program them with the transmitter so I bought the program card . And called the company and they helped me over the phone. They had not been update sense 2004 lol 😆. The boys are getting excited about flying . They are using the new simulator and learning all the terminology about the planes . They are so smart for 9 and 5 years old . Both A students in school. If I knew how much fun grandkids were , I would have had them first lol 😆 . I'm in Las Vegas Nevada. And not sure where you are or the time difference. It's 3:27 am as I write to you . I'm so excited I can't sleep 😆 . Have a great day sir .

  • @vipertech9108
    @vipertech9108 8 лет назад +5

    Just bought this radio and I like it so far! Thanks for going over this in detail it helps a lot!

    • @butkorosu8853
      @butkorosu8853 5 лет назад

      ViperTech how it is so far now? i am planning to buy it, is it worth the price ?

    • @harpoon_bakery162
      @harpoon_bakery162 5 лет назад

      @@butkorosu8853 Hey 4sale TV how is it working out for you? did it come with a receiver w/telemetry? does the unit have a good clear voice for the telemetry call-outs on battery level of the on-board motor battery?

  • @ggilesy
    @ggilesy 3 года назад +1

    Great vid. Just got this transmitter and the instructions leave a lot to be desired. Thanks for putting this together. Turnigy should be compansating you.

  • @tomneedham4434
    @tomneedham4434 7 лет назад +1

    Andrew, I believe that the throttle hold is for the nitro flyers who would use that to set their idle speed. Great video on programming. I suspect it applies to almost every newer radio. My older Spectrum 7Ch is impossible to program even after watching videos and downloading the manual. Any good videos going in to depth on Expo and dual rates? Folks love to tell us what they are set at but not why.
    Thanks again for doing great, informative videos!

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  7 лет назад

      Thanks Tom, I'll add expo and rates to the video list. It's a good idea.

  • @route66flyer29
    @route66flyer29 7 лет назад +1

    Can't thank you enough for your excellent videos Andrew as you make them so easy to understand for an old Noob that's not used to these fancy computer controllers. Last time I flew it was u-line and crystal controlled gear. Yes.... I'm that old. LOL
    I started flying quads last year finally bought a FS-i6 and recently bought an Eachine E010S (no controller) because they said it would fly with the Flysky but I had no idea how to set it up. Couple of your videos and have that UAV zipping around the house.
    Thanks again and keep up the great work...... Steve
    *Dance the Skies*

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  7 лет назад +1

      Great hear that Steve. My very first taste was control line back in 1975

  • @DonTimmons-kh4dz
    @DonTimmons-kh4dz 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you, Sir very helpful! Thought I'd never figure out the throttle cut setup until I found your video. I guess it just goes to show some of us can scream and yell at a $50 radio, as well as we can a $600 radio.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  3 месяца назад +1

      Ha, no problem. It's still a great radio for the price, programming is just bit quirky

  • @autonuker
    @autonuker 8 лет назад +19

    Thank you very much Andrew. It's very useful.

  • @triestelondon
    @triestelondon 8 лет назад +2

    I had a lot of fun using that radio as a controller, via SmartPropPlus (SPP) with the free flight sim PicaSim. A DIN plug is wired to a 3.5mm audio jack (pin 1 of the DIn to the tip of the jack, and sleeve to sleeve to connect ground) plugged to line-in. The Flysky works in PPM (Walkera) mode within SPP transmitter settings.
    Run SPP before starting Picasim. In the Joystick settings map the sticks and you've got a cheap flight simulator.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  8 лет назад

      Excellent information Mike, thanks

  • @usarmyfl1
    @usarmyfl1 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks Andrew! I just got my first plane a couple days ago (Micro Skyhunter) and got the Flysky i6x radio as well so this is a big help. :)

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  6 лет назад +1

      Nice choices. Good luck Matt

    • @usarmyfl1
      @usarmyfl1 6 лет назад

      Thanks! In a few days it will be 35, which is warm because it has been 8F outside, I will maiden then!

  • @charleswarwick4849
    @charleswarwick4849 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks so much for the clear and detailed explanations. I couldn't figure out the dual rates and you explained it very well. Thanks again!

  • @iforce2d
    @iforce2d 6 лет назад

    Can't believe I didn't bother watching this until now, I would have learned a lot.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  6 лет назад

      Really? I thought you were the master of the i6

    • @iforce2d
      @iforce2d 6 лет назад +1

      No, when I got my first i6 it was still a year before I started flying planes, so I had little reason to look at any of that stuff - for quads it's all done in the flight controller.

  • @jeffbowers4895
    @jeffbowers4895 4 года назад

    Well I got my new batteries today and now I'm looking forward to flying my plane next chance I get will let you know how it goes with the settings you gave as a guide line

  • @davetonks1168
    @davetonks1168 7 лет назад +1

    brilliant vids m8! there are people who know everything about a subject and couldn't teach it to save their life, and there are people who know everything about a subject and are just spot on in the way they can pass that information on to others - you (of course) are one of the latterI'm also getting back into RC after years of just buying beautiful aircraft when they come on special - I have 8 very nice aircraft that will now be finished, with my new i6 (and your help) I will be back in the air as early as today...btw I live on 34 acres here in S E Qld and I fly a 1:1 Drifter ultralight aircraft - I'm really living the dream here m8 because I built a 200 metre grass airstrip for the Drifter a 5 minute walk from the house - RC heaven m8.....

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  7 лет назад

      RC and ultralight heaven alright, nice weather too I bet. Thanks for your feedback, I do try to simplify the explanations as much as possible.

  • @jeffbowers4895
    @jeffbowers4895 6 лет назад +2

    Add on to flap setup useing only one switch...to make this setup easier when you do this start with the c switch in the neteral position flip the switch up so the flaps move up then disconnect the service linkage and reset the flaps to netural.... while the sevro is still
    Up position.now follow the instructions I hope this simplifys
    This setup...Jeff b.

  • @barrym1111
    @barrym1111 4 года назад

    Thank you for keeping this video up. I would have really struggled without it it.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  4 года назад

      Glad I made the video. It has been very popular

  • @bulltactv4809
    @bulltactv4809 6 лет назад +1

    You can use "Throttle hold" to set a safety switch for your throttle, leaving the other switch open for another function...

  • @jeffbowers4895
    @jeffbowers4895 6 лет назад

    Andrew I was hoping that you would recommend how I attach the front of the rudder to the fuselage in a little more detail than just using a screw if you would please I would appreciate it

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  6 лет назад

      I have used a little plastic hinge, with one side glued into a slot in the rudder foam and the other side screwed to the fuselage with 2 little servo screws. No need for backing, it would be impossible to get it into place anyway.

  • @KenKneknaneek
    @KenKneknaneek 4 года назад +1

    Time warp. ha ha you know setting up my little zohd mini, as I call it, using my flysky transmitter, which I am learning about again, geez, got it all working except throttle cut and a switch for the throttle on and off etc .. this video really helped!! Hey only took half a day to relearn all this stuff.. so what else is new when yur old. lol Watch for a little video soon with the little tiny zohd.. Tried it today and broke it .. now it is ready to go again. Stronger than ever with lots of hot glue... This Hobby is nuts.. ha ha ha .. Happy Flying

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  4 года назад +1

      It's all action in Canada! Keep on flying mate

  •  8 лет назад

    That is a smart setup, will copy some of your ideas . . . I implemented safety switch with throttle hold and had a and d switches switched. Also had flaperons on potentiometer. Will add some of rudder compensation if needed. Thanks!

  • @Carlfishing
    @Carlfishing 6 лет назад

    how do i change the handset so i can use both left and right controls for two motors on a boat?
    I need reverse and forward for both controls to turn sharply.
    great instructions.
    i bought one from new but its preset for a plane.
    many thanks
    Carl

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  6 лет назад +1

      Cant help you with that. Depends on your boat electronics. Might have to ask on a boat forum

  • @hansverdel7571
    @hansverdel7571 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for this great step up in understanding possibilities and their programming.

  • @fishalcoholic
    @fishalcoholic 4 года назад +2

    Late to this party but oh well. Fantastic video. Thank you very much!!!

  • @JanTulp
    @JanTulp 9 месяцев назад

    Hi Andrew, i´m saddle up a Piper Cub. Your great video is just what i needed! Thanks!!!

  • @theoztreecrasher2647
    @theoztreecrasher2647 3 года назад

    Came here looking for the throttle kill right way round set-up. Thanks!

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  3 года назад +1

      More logical for use this way. But it's not obvious how to set it up.

    • @theoztreecrasher2647
      @theoztreecrasher2647 3 года назад

      @@AndrewNewton Oh I always overlook the obvious anyway! 😜

  • @trevorwright6058
    @trevorwright6058 7 лет назад

    This is great Andrew. Very clear and helpful. You shared that the limitation of this unit is that there is just 3 mixing options -Do you know if the 10 channel hack increases this. from 3?? Would be handy

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  7 лет назад +1

      Good question, don't know at this stage but it would be a big help

  • @bake162
    @bake162 10 месяцев назад

    Nicely done, clear and concise.

  • @jeffbowers4895
    @jeffbowers4895 4 года назад

    FlySky i6x transmitter All three receivers I have are the same. But only one produces that second bar tell me the battery life. At the battery in the airplane as well as the battery life in the transmitter. Aside from the numbers on the screen Which all three receivers showed those?

  • @BerserkerNosaj
    @BerserkerNosaj 4 года назад +1

    This was incredibly informative and easy to follow thank you good sir.

  • @ruikade251
    @ruikade251 7 лет назад +2

    this radio is amazing for its price.. thanks for the info!

  • @jeffbowers4895
    @jeffbowers4895 6 лет назад

    Thank you for the info.i watched several of your videos and I've learned alot I enjoy flying but I really enjoy building planes .I don't think one screw by itself will be enough so I think I'll try some balsa wood, along the front sides shaped to the fuselage and cut to reduce the drag kind of like a corner brace... watching your flight of this plane you made it look like it's pretty stable and I don't mind sharing info with others from what I've learned .but I tell everyone about you and your how to videos and you show step by step instructions.the amount of time and effort you put into the them is unbelievable... thank you so much Jeff b. In Seattle

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  6 лет назад

      Thanks Jeff, I do like sharing what I learn. Show me what you come up with when it's done.

  • @jaywillems3452
    @jaywillems3452 4 месяца назад +1

    Very helpful video- thank you!

  • @jakegriffiths2k
    @jakegriffiths2k 7 лет назад

    Hey Andrew, next time your doing a project that is relevant to flapperons could you maybe make a video discussing all the wiring and transmitter set up for that?

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  7 лет назад

      Have you seen this one ruclips.net/video/nct8mG7bykg/видео.html

    • @jakegriffiths2k
      @jakegriffiths2k 7 лет назад

      no I haven't I will check it out thanks mate

  • @jeffbowers4895
    @jeffbowers4895 4 года назад

    Thanks I'm finding that out lol.i have taken the motor apart in my evolution and had it put the c clip back on the shaft to fix it but I think I'll end up replacing the motor on this one. But other than that I had a great flight and I thought a good landing, I was wrong LOL..in your Phoenix did you have to add weigh to the front to get the C.G CORRECT. on your plane and for that plane what is a good angle for this plane I have it about a 5%down grade from level

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  4 года назад

      I usually find the Phoenix CG can be a little further back from the factory marks.

  • @jeffbowers4895
    @jeffbowers4895 4 года назад +1

    After I launch it. Thinking it's at full power. As I'm trying to gain altitude. It seems to take a role. To the left and nose dive into the ground. Because it has no power when I put Full Throttle I get full power for in the beginning 10 seconds 15 seconds, and then it's dropped down to like maybe 1/4 power. Not knowing that. Every time I try to go up it would roll and come straight down into the ground.

  • @linuxras
    @linuxras 7 лет назад

    Thanks Andrew, this helps a lot. Although I use the throttle hold with a value of 0 as safety switch for my fixed wing

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  7 лет назад

      Thanks Andrew. That is the usual way, but I prefer this way with the switch in the up position.

  • @jamesparoline3757
    @jamesparoline3757 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks I'm setting up a warbird and it has flaps

  • @josefranco8973
    @josefranco8973 4 года назад

    Thaks for the reply Andrew, this is what happen: I turn on the transmitter and tells me to set up all switches to the up position and the throttle to down position, however if I do not set the throttle to the up position it keeps beeping. Till I do

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  4 года назад

      Is your throttle channel Ch3 reversed ?

  • @whitebeltforlife
    @whitebeltforlife 4 года назад +1

    Brilliant! Thank you so much for your videos. I am just getting into the hobby and they are helping me a great deal. Cheers to you!

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  4 года назад +1

      Great to hear! Hope the hobby entertains you as much as me.

  • @WildCaptures
    @WildCaptures 7 лет назад

    This is a great little radio with decent range thanks for this programming info👍

  • @peterfranzen3538
    @peterfranzen3538 8 лет назад +1

    Thanks Andrew just what I was waiting for I got my FS i6 so this video will help a lot , hoping for more videos on how to make best use of this radio, waiting on my battery and motor still need to get props and power supply for my charger.
    I'll get there eventually lol.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  8 лет назад

      Exciting times Peter

    • @peterfranzen3538
      @peterfranzen3538 8 лет назад +1

      yes can't wait but I have to as an injured worker I can only spenda few bucks a week but I'm getting there.

    • @drone_photography42
      @drone_photography42 6 лет назад

      Well after a year whay happenned?

  • @ashleymcgovern7687
    @ashleymcgovern7687 6 лет назад +1

    I was going to set up for flapperons but, I suppose I could use the elevons or Vtail options. Depends what Ch the servos are on. The mix will do the same thing. It's pretty much the same as my old Flysky T6, bar it uses less batteries & also supports afhds 2A. Still think holding 'cancel' is a bizarre way to save the menu settings & holding 'ok' seems to reset it. Think they always got that back to front tbh. Let's hope it lasts longer than my old FS T6. The screen crapped out after about 18 months. I got it working again, broken lines but readable, not worth the hassle when this was available, especially on sale half the price. FS GT3 is great, great screen & USB rechargeable lipo. That's what these 6 Ch + need. A least a charge port for the batteries. That's what I now use the back of the old T6 for.

  • @jeffbowers4895
    @jeffbowers4895 4 года назад

    Basically, the whole point of this story has been about getting back to basics. And making sure everything is working properly, which is what I did not do by testing out the batteries. Had I have done that I wouldn't have had any problems. I don't think. But now that I've solved that issue. I'm looking forward to getting back out there and flying again in all three crashes. I've done no major damage.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  4 года назад

      Good to hear no major damage. It's all learning experiences

  • @januszpolski4228
    @januszpolski4228 3 года назад +1

    Really good video, thanks for a
    many important informations.

  • @enachelucianadrian
    @enachelucianadrian 4 года назад +1

    Very good Andrew!

  • @jeffbowers4895
    @jeffbowers4895 4 года назад +2

    Nevertheless I want to say thank you for all your advice and help

  • @dukejet6997
    @dukejet6997 8 лет назад

    great video Andrew. The Flysky i6 is exactly the same as the Turnigy i6. They are a great Tx for the money. I have just started use my second one.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  8 лет назад

      Did you wear out your first one?

    • @dukejet6997
      @dukejet6997 8 лет назад +3

      No mate! I just filled her up with models and needed a new one for the next 20 lol..... "very addictive, this hobby is"

  • @patterdalebt
    @patterdalebt 4 года назад

    Have just aquired another Flysky i6 (great unit) TX into which I was going to install a Assan Duel receiver contoller for buddy box training with out the cables.
    Question.... is this model OK for this operation, if so could you please advise the details for connection. Thanks Colin

  • @pilotmiami1
    @pilotmiami1 3 года назад

    Big Thanks. I try used for 2 meter glider Phoenix.

  • @13ahab
    @13ahab 5 лет назад

    Very good how would you set the failsafe?

  • @Craig3309
    @Craig3309 6 лет назад

    When you set up your landing flaps how did you prevent the servo travel trying to push them above the height of the wing? By changing the endpoints?

  • @amw4736
    @amw4736 3 года назад

    Andrew, excellent video this is just what I needed for my sky surfer. My question is will mixing in elevator with the ailerons make the sky surfer roll better? more linear without spinning down during the roll? or should I mix in rudder for better roll rate and performance? I would love to see what you come up with for the bixler or sky surfer to make them roll on 100 percent rolls with max throw the best they can. I have this flysky fs-i6 radio so I need to know what is the best setup for the plane. Thank you!

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  3 года назад

      Ailerons and elevator mix is a bad idea. Might work for one direction only. I connect flaps and ailerons together the Bixler 2 for increased roll rate.

  • @jeffbowers4895
    @jeffbowers4895 4 года назад

    I noticed that you have the alorons and rudder working together but when you make a right turn using the alorons the rudder also moves right which gives it downwards direction shouldn't the rudder be on a right turn be moving to the left to give it a upward direction or do I have it backwards

  • @josefranco8973
    @josefranco8973 4 года назад

    Hi Andrew very helpful video. I have a problem with safety fiture all switches have to be up including the throttle, why?

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  4 года назад

      Safety feature on most radios. But the throttle cut function is the wrong way around. Thats why I use the method in this video

    • @josefranco8973
      @josefranco8973 4 года назад

      I do exactly what you do to set up the safety feature, but when I turn the transmitter on it says: lower throttle and all switches up. But the throttle also have to up. It is driving me creacy. If I do not set it up to the top position the transmitter will not work

  • @turloughkennedy6579
    @turloughkennedy6579 7 лет назад

    Hi Andrew, Yes I have plugged in the auxiliary cable ( that's the only other cable I seem to have ). What do you mean by setting up a switch? I'm very new to all this so I'm a bit ignorant.
    Regards, Turlough Kennedy.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  7 лет назад

      Do you have 2 servo style cables coming from the ESC? The main speed controller cable to the throttle channel on your receiver and the reversing cable goes to a spare channel (5 or 6). Then you have to assign a switch to that channel in the radio setup. Watch the video, it shows how to setup Aux channel switches.

  • @bobbunting1628
    @bobbunting1628 5 лет назад

    Hi Andrew,just bought this TX,.. a question,,do you have to set-up the kill switch on all models or do you set it up ONCE and the TX remembers it all the time,, ?.. thanks for a great tutorial ,,,

  • @josemacl
    @josemacl 8 лет назад

    Thanks for the masterclass!! Awesome!! Greetings from Spain!!

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  8 лет назад

      My pleasure Jose. I enjoy doing progamming videos

  • @carpenterfamily6198
    @carpenterfamily6198 6 лет назад

    We just got our first radio, i6sx - but I suspect most of this info still applies.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  6 лет назад

      FlySKY i6X ? Yes it's all relevant. Have fun

  • @jeffbowers4895
    @jeffbowers4895 6 лет назад

    Andrew I'm having a problem with the controllers with my family i6 transmitter for me it's to sensitive when I go to use the ailerons I inadvertently will add or decrease the elevator. And I remember in one of your videos you explain how to set that so it's not quite as sensitive so when I go to use a torons I won't be moving the elevator in other words I'll have to move the stick further before it controls the function so if you could tell me which video that you demonstrated this in I would greatly appreciate it so I can re watch it and adjust the settings accordingly. thank you Jeff b.in Seattle.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  6 лет назад

      Are you think of Expo? This video show how

  • @jeffbowers4895
    @jeffbowers4895 6 лет назад

    Hello again Andrew this is Jeff b in Seattle I'm writing my review of my first flight with an
    Phoenix evolution plane it has 2 wings 1 is 62" the other is 102" wing..I used the 62" wings. It is the first plane I've had that is all screwed together, the thing I noticed was the rudder does not attach very well in the front.so I used some foam safe glue to keep it in place.i launched it and it took off very well I started gaining some altitude and went to make a left hand turn at about 50 feet high and during the turn about halfway through it took a nosedive I got the throttle before it hit but it still hit pretty hard. I've flown many Balsa planes so I was figuring to have quite a repair job ahead of me I walk to the 50 yards to retrieve it and I could not believe it the only damage to the plane was I cracked the nose cone nothing else nothing..... Now what had happened was I used the foam safe glue because it's foam writer but the plane is made out of plastic PVC type of material in which the glue did not adhere to as well as its I thought it would. So I'm going to score the top of the fuselage and use a different type of glue and I believe that will cure the problem but overall during the flight that I did have the time to say this it handled exceptionally well plenty of power good flight stability and extremely durable if it wasn't for me using the wrong type of glue I believe this would have never happened so overall I rate the plane very high the only problem I found in the plane was the one flaw where I used the wrong type of glue

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  6 лет назад

      Nothing will glue to the plastic, need to use screws

    • @jeffbowers4895
      @jeffbowers4895 6 лет назад

      Andrew Newton thank you again I will take your advice and do that rather than doing it the hard way lol... thank you very much Jeff b in Seattle

  • @jeffbowers4895
    @jeffbowers4895 4 года назад

    Thanks for answering me to set the rudder how do I set it up to work on switch b. To keep it in a going in a slow circle I don't know how to do it

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  4 года назад

      Look for the flaperon video on my channel, and just change aileron channel for rudder channel. But the plane will not fly a slow circle by itself, still have to control it.

  • @jkwilliams.mp4
    @jkwilliams.mp4 5 лет назад

    I have a Turnigy TGY-i6 (for model yacht racing) which I believe is the same as your Skyfly demo. model.
    The sails control lines (operated via a winch) are on channel 3. A friend can use switch to make small in/out adjustments to the which (on left hand stick). Can you please advise me how this is set up.
    Also, is it possible to have the left hand stick "notchy" rather than the smooth feel?
    Thank you, Alan

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад

      Yes same transmitter. Don't know about the notchy feel or the right stick fine winch control sorry.

  • @ojeezrc
    @ojeezrc 3 года назад

    How to make the alieron and elevator mix ? For example when I turn left and right with the alieron I want the elavtor to move up aswell . instead when I turn to one side the elevator goes down and when I turn to the other side it goes up . how to make the elevator stay up when I turn both sides?

  • @Boss260-
    @Boss260- 7 лет назад

    Hi Andrew, I've got a rc truck using this remote I'm using switch C for the 3 speed transmission witch works great. Is there a way to make switch A,B,D into on/of switches for lights or similar? Thanks in advance. Great vid.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  7 лет назад

      Yes, but if you plug lights into the reciever they will be getting 5V continuously unless they have the cuircuitry to understand the signal sent by the transmitter. Servos have that circuitry built in

  • @stevedallas007
    @stevedallas007 5 лет назад +2

    this is fantastic.... Thank you................

  • @metalfox1911a1
    @metalfox1911a1 5 лет назад

    Idle up mode is normally used for 3D helicopters as the throttle will control the blade pitch

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад

      Thank for that. I have no idea about helis

    • @metalfox1911a1
      @metalfox1911a1 5 лет назад +1

      @@AndrewNewton I know a little bit more about them and how they operate, then I have skill to fly them, either way it's not a whole lot.

  • @stofffpv3128
    @stofffpv3128 7 лет назад

    very understandable..finally sunk into my thick head..could youplease explain how to set up vtail and ailerons..thanks very much

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  7 лет назад

      I'll have a play and see if I can

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  7 лет назад

      It's easy, there is a VTail option in the model setup menu. Plug the ailerons in to ch1 and tail servos in to ch2 and ch4. May need to reverse one or both of them depending on your servos.

    • @stofffpv3128
      @stofffpv3128 7 лет назад

      Thanks is very much..it's the EPP mini eagle with added ailerons..love your channel

  • @jeffbowers4895
    @jeffbowers4895 6 лет назад

    In reguards to useing a screw
    Do you think 1 screw would be enough or do you think I need to also make a support brace for added strength

  • @pierretruchon4353
    @pierretruchon4353 6 лет назад

    I did exactly what you did about ( switch c) but the position of the flap the middle positon of the ( switch c ) the flap do not move at all ???? but is moving at the last position , my transmitter is FS-I6X

  • @marklievens7311
    @marklievens7311 6 лет назад

    Great Vid! I'm new to the hobby, just bought a phoenix 1600 glider. I'm now programming my i6, just wondering: What were the dual rates and expo setting for the elevator and rudder? keep up the good work! Greetings Mark from the Netherlands @6:30

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  6 лет назад

      Hi Mark. I would have 30% expo on everything and rates of 100 and 75 on the elevator. I dont fly a Phoenix 1600 but thats my usual setup for motor gliders

  • @UnboxingTechsture
    @UnboxingTechsture 2 месяца назад

    Safty switch settings are awesome

  • @tmc3p1
    @tmc3p1 4 года назад

    Thanks for the video. It helps me a lot! One question. Is there any way you can assign a mix to a switch? so that you can turn the mix off in the air if you don't like it.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  4 года назад

      Not with this radio unfortunately

  • @hspeed8080
    @hspeed8080 3 года назад

    Great sharing, Thank you Andrew. Just back to RC planes after 30 plus year and dragging my old collection out. All balsa builds and heavy. switched my Gentle Lady (wing 1905mm) had a removable glow on top of the wing and flew well and now Elect. so so much easier to get in the air, just turn it on and go. Next is a Eagle 60 (wing 2574mm x 304mm), heavy plane, 2818 grams no fuel. Just wonder what your motor (power system) setup was on this plane? (battery, esc,motor) This video was awesome sharing as I am just converting from old 72mhz to this same fs i6, so much to learn. loving it.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  3 года назад

      This one would fly well on a 2216 1400kV with 8x6 prop and 3S or 4S battery and 40A ESC

    • @hspeed8080
      @hspeed8080 3 года назад

      @@AndrewNewton Thanks for sharing Andrew. Watching for your next video, So glad I stumbled on to your videos.
      Jeff

  • @soulfunkjazz
    @soulfunkjazz 5 лет назад

    Thank you Andrew. Can I assign Gear and Flaps together to one switch and have elevator compensation too (all with the flip of the single switch)?

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад

      Sounds like a good idea, I'll have to check it out.

  • @jeffbowers4895
    @jeffbowers4895 6 лет назад

    After watching your video the one you built with a fiberglass pole for the tail section connections I thought about it and figured out how to use the screws to fix the rudder so I'm going to cut a slot on the underside of the fuselage and screw it in that way .at first I didn't see how it would work screwing it from the top. After watching your video where you built the glider from scratch I realized that through the bottom would be the best way to do it because your answer to me was use screws and I thank you for making me come up with the answer to do it from the bottom side rather than just tell me that I appreciate the challenge. However what I'm thinking is I might use a thin piece of Balsa and then slip it between the rudder stabilizer and the fuselage glued to the stabilizer for a little extra strength....

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  6 лет назад

      I thought you were asking about adding a hinge to the lower section of the rudder near the control horn.

    • @jeffbowers4895
      @jeffbowers4895 6 лет назад

      No I apologize for that no the front of the rotor stabilizer where it attaches to the fuselage is what I was actually referring to but after watching you Bill that plane I figured that would be the best way to secure it unless you have any other thoughts or suggestions that I might consider

    • @jeffbowers4895
      @jeffbowers4895 6 лет назад

      It said router I ment front of rudder I used glue it didn't hold .that's why I thought of useing braces along the rudder fin to hold it from moving not the rudder itself .that's why I was going to add a piece of thin Balsa to the bottom of the rudder fin and drill the holes from the bottom side into it that would give me extra stability if doing acrobatics.should I use a piece of hard rubber as a washer inside to keep it from inlarging the hole from the stress???? Or would you recommend another way Jeff B Seattle thank you

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  6 лет назад

      That makes sense now Jeff. Your ideas are all good.

  • @johnmarktamano8834
    @johnmarktamano8834 6 лет назад

    I enjoyed your instructional video. By the way how do you activate/bind the receiver when you change models like from Bixler to 3D?

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  6 лет назад

      ruclips.net/video/xRmlNQ3M3zE/видео.html

    • @johnmarktamano8834
      @johnmarktamano8834 6 лет назад

      Thank you@@AndrewNewtonyour videos are of great help.

  • @kris4362
    @kris4362 8 лет назад +1

    Excellent explanations Andrew ........ thank you

  • @LoganTech98
    @LoganTech98 6 лет назад

    Love the video, I bought the Flysky i6s for my plane and I was wondering how you can program a servo to stop at say 20 degrees and return to home. Thanks

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  6 лет назад

      Just reduce the weight for that channel to about 50% Is that what you mean?

    • @LoganTech98
      @LoganTech98 6 лет назад

      Andrew Newton I tried that but it didn’t work, could it be the servos? I’m using mg996r.

    • @LoganTech98
      @LoganTech98 6 лет назад

      Could it be the transmitter? If I got the Flysky i6 and replaced the Flysky i6s would it fix it?

  • @jeffbowers4895
    @jeffbowers4895 4 года назад

    It's not a question of temperature the battery is called the motors called and the ESC are all called the batteries fully charged it after running it for just a moment it seems to be dragging when I turn it off and I spin it it doesn't spin as freely could there be a plate loose inside have you ever ran across this problem before and you think if I sprayed WD-40 inside it would help

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  4 года назад

      Something rubbing or bearings worn out? WD-40 might help.

    • @jeffbowers4895
      @jeffbowers4895 4 года назад

      @@AndrewNewton it never gets hot enough to cause any changes in it but the bearing sounds like it would be better reason for it to happen I've tried to remove the set screw on the shaft but its not bugging so maybe I'll drill it out and check it out inside being stuck inside because of the virus I've got a lot of time to do it...thank you