Will the Spektrum work with Reflex?

captgrant8888 · 09-08-2006, 06:36 PM

rather than getting the G3 i think im going to go with the Reflex but since i just sold my futaba and just bought a spektrum i want to make sure it will work. thanks

kgfly · 09-09-2006, 10:23 AM

Sure will. The standard JR plug that comes with Reflex will work with a DX6.

zxcvcxz · 09-22-2006, 09:05 AM

i ordered a JR plug from helihobby.com and i got this thing with a phone jack on one end. what gives?

kgfly · 09-22-2006, 05:05 PM

No idea. Can you post a photo ?

For JR it should be a standard (2.5mm?) mono-audio jack.

Some people have reported problems with helihobby shipping the wrong item and then being tardy about fixing the problem.

zxcvcxz · 09-22-2006, 10:59 PM

its an audio jack on one end and a phone jack on the other... :?:
the packaging says "Interface cable for XTR [...] JR"

kgfly · 09-23-2006, 12:18 AM

Sounds weird. By the way, you cannot normally order the Reflex/XTR cable alone. The XTR cable is what you purchase when you order the product, the software is free.

The standard cable has a USB connector at one end, a black plastic box containing the interface electronics and JR plug on the other end. It doesn't sound like that's what you obtained. Can you provide a link to the helihobby product item so we can see what it is ?

Hmmm, just took a look, was it this $14.99 replacement cable: http://www.helihobby.com/html/reflex3d.html#PART0060020

I do not see how that can be used. Do you have the original Reflex cable complete with the interface electronics ? If so, maybe if you open it up you will find that the cable from the Tx is actually terminated inside that box with a RJxx telephone style socket and can be replaced with the item you purchased.

If you never purchased Reflex for around USD$189 and don't have the original cable, then this $15 item won't get Reflex working for you anyway.

zxcvcxz · 09-23-2006, 01:30 PM

Yeah i got my XTR software in taiwan for about 24 USD..
It came with a usb cable with an audio jack on one end and a seperate adapter for my futaba radio.

bummer.
thanks for your help.

zxcvcxz · 09-23-2006, 01:32 PM

but i just realized the usb cable goes straight into the socket on my radio..
But i'm not sure how to set it up or if that's possible given that i dont have that interface box.

09-08-2006, 06:36 PM	#1
captgrant8888 Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: palm beach gardens, fl	Will the Spektrum work with Reflex? rather than getting the G3 i think im going to go with the Reflex but since i just sold my futaba and just bought a spektrum i want to make sure it will work. thanks

09-09-2006, 10:23 AM	#2
kgfly HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia	Sure will. The standard JR plug that comes with Reflex will work with a DX6. __________________ Kenneth * MSH Protos Stock motor/15t/Align75/Align DS510/GL730+DS520/7s A123 2300 * TRex450CF/430L/12t/CC45/HS65mg/L2100T/KP 3s 2200 25C or 4S LiFe Previous rides: HX242, W5-4, TRex450(HDE), TRex450(SE), QJ-EP8v2, BCX2 ,Logo10, Hurricane550 SIM: Phoenix (previously also Reflex/XTR, ClearView, RF, FMS)

09-22-2006, 05:05 PM	#4
kgfly HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia	No idea. Can you post a photo ? For JR it should be a standard (2.5mm?) mono-audio jack. Some people have reported problems with helihobby shipping the wrong item and then being tardy about fixing the problem. __________________ Kenneth * MSH Protos Stock motor/15t/Align75/Align DS510/GL730+DS520/7s A123 2300 * TRex450CF/430L/12t/CC45/HS65mg/L2100T/KP 3s 2200 25C or 4S LiFe Previous rides: HX242, W5-4, TRex450(HDE), TRex450(SE), QJ-EP8v2, BCX2 ,Logo10, Hurricane550 SIM: Phoenix (previously also Reflex/XTR, ClearView, RF, FMS)

09-23-2006, 12:18 AM	#6
kgfly HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia	Sounds weird. By the way, you cannot normally order the Reflex/XTR cable alone. The XTR cable is what you purchase when you order the product, the software is free. The standard cable has a USB connector at one end, a black plastic box containing the interface electronics and JR plug on the other end. It doesn't sound like that's what you obtained. Can you provide a link to the helihobby product item so we can see what it is ? Hmmm, just took a look, was it this $14.99 replacement cable: http://www.helihobby.com/html/reflex3d.html#PART0060020 I do not see how that can be used. Do you have the original Reflex cable complete with the interface electronics ? If so, maybe if you open it up you will find that the cable from the Tx is actually terminated inside that box with a RJxx telephone style socket and can be replaced with the item you purchased. If you never purchased Reflex for around USD$189 and don't have the original cable, then this $15 item won't get Reflex working for you anyway. __________________ Kenneth * MSH Protos Stock motor/15t/Align75/Align DS510/GL730+DS520/7s A123 2300 * TRex450CF/430L/12t/CC45/HS65mg/L2100T/KP 3s 2200 25C or 4S LiFe Previous rides: HX242, W5-4, TRex450(HDE), TRex450(SE), QJ-EP8v2, BCX2 ,Logo10, Hurricane550 SIM: Phoenix (previously also Reflex/XTR, ClearView, RF, FMS)

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09-22-2006, 09:05 AM	#3
zxcvcxz Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: california	i ordered a JR plug from helihobby.com and i got this thing with a phone jack on one end. what gives?

09-22-2006, 10:59 PM	#5
zxcvcxz Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: california	its an audio jack on one end and a phone jack on the other... :?: the packaging says "Interface cable for XTR [...] JR"

09-23-2006, 01:30 PM	#7
zxcvcxz Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: california	Yeah i got my XTR software in taiwan for about 24 USD.. It came with a usb cable with an audio jack on one end and a seperate adapter for my futaba radio. bummer. thanks for your help.

09-23-2006, 01:32 PM	#8
zxcvcxz Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: california	but i just realized the usb cable goes straight into the socket on my radio.. But i'm not sure how to set it up or if that's possible given that i dont have that interface box.