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mistercrash · 11-18-2011, 08:41 AM

This is what I need and I'm sure many others would love it. I want someone to figure out how to make my Spektrum radio bind to micro helis like the Walkeras and Solo Pros. I would love to get those helis, like the Genius CP and the Solo Pro 180, but I don't wish to have the extra radios, I want to use my DX7. Is it possible? I have seen some very knowledgeable and talented people in here do amazing stuff, there must be someone, somewhere who can figure this one out.

flyul1 · 11-18-2011, 08:55 AM

They don't speak the same langue. There are no modules for Walkera or Nine Eagles. So I dont see it happening. It's bad news but it's true.

rdlohr · 11-18-2011, 10:55 AM

I switched from my rock solid Futaba to JR when I went to 2.4G just so that it would be compatible with Spectrum, VBAR, and some of the RTF helis and planks. I was ready to buy a Genius till I realized it was not compatible. Its just not worth it to me to drag around another TX.

I wish that there was one standard that everybody would have to conform to. IMHO, these competing formats are NOT in the consumers best interest.

Rick

Arven · 03-01-2012, 06:53 PM

Yeah I want the same thing! to be able to use my new Solo PRO 180 3G with my dx7 that i use with my other 6 helis & 20 odd planes! ;P Sucks that i would have to replace almost all the electronics on the 180 to be able to do this... Would cost more than the whole heli to put a new receiver, flybarless gyro, ESC etc into it.

Arven · 03-01-2012, 06:55 PM

I meant 10 odd planes seeing as it only has 20 model memory on the DX7! ;P

MpVpRb · 03-01-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mistercrash

This is what I need and I'm sure many others would love it. I want someone to figure out how to make my Spektrum radio bind to micro helis like the Walkeras and Solo Pros

As far as I know...it's impossible for the average hobbhyist.

Now, if an uber-hacker decided to attack it...all bets are off.

SQRT(-2) · 03-01-2012, 07:50 PM

If the computer industry can agree on wifi protocols, you would think the RC community could agree on 2.4 protocols. But I guess they are trying to lock you into buying their stuff. Look at it this way, you buy a Spectrum TX, you have do drop $80+ a pop for each model you own.

HelisRock · 03-10-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SQRT(-2)

But I guess they are trying to lock you into buying their stuff.

This was a stroke of genius marketing strategy - buy one bird and their TX, then lock you in to the family. Both Blade and Walkera are working hard to continually get you to buy their next BNF member of the family. And of course, us addicts are all to happy to oblige!

755 robert · 03-10-2012, 10:26 PM

It's actually pretty simple.Buy an ar7200bx install it on your heli of choice...

nateg417 · 03-10-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 755 robert

It's actually pretty simple.Buy an ar7200bx install it on your heli of choice...

That's what I figured.I don't see why you would need to buy everything all new. I don't know how much they are though. But anyways until I get to three point I'm not replacing something every week I'm sticking with blade because of parts availability.

McKrackin · 03-10-2012, 11:23 PM

It's not all that hard to put a Spektrum rx in a Walkera heli.
Use one of the tiny park flyers.

Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk

flymustangs · 03-11-2012, 08:30 AM

I converted my 4F200LM by putting a mini-vbar in it. As someone mentioned, though, it doubles the price of the heli.

Pinecone · 03-11-2012, 08:33 AM

There was no compatibility with PCM either. Heck, there was a lack of compatibility within the same brand for PCM.

And some 2.4 GHz.

TaterTot · 03-12-2012, 12:27 AM

I kind of want the same thing, but opposite.... I want my Walkera 2801Pro to work with my mCP X...

JaredJ · 04-01-2013, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McKrackin

It's not all that hard to put a Spektrum rx in a Walkera heli.
Use one of the tiny park flyers.

Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk

How would you do this and still have the 3axis gyro?

JWeber · 04-01-2013, 12:23 PM

You can buy a Devo 8 or 10 and load the deviation firmware on it. They then can work with the Solo Pro and Spektrum receivers.

deviationtx.com

Blayd · 04-01-2013, 06:48 PM

+1....

JaredJ · 04-01-2013, 09:12 PM

Oh, I'm wanting to get a Spektrum DX8 to fly the Genius CP but no luck. Which is why I'm selling it. I hate all this proprietary crap.

Hercules222 · 04-04-2013, 10:52 AM

I know I am new here but couldn't a person just replace the reciever with something like a Robird G31 which will connect to a Spektrum satellite receiver? Maybe too large for this little guy. I really like my sp180, and am actually getting used to the J6 radio. This little heli actually took me from being too nervous to do anything but hover to doing basic aerobatics (just loops and rolls for now) in less than two days!

Hercules222 · 04-04-2013, 10:56 AM

As an afterthought, I see some pilots much much better than myself are flying bigger flybarless helis with no stabilization at all. Would this be an option to just replace the receiver, add the smallest tail gyro known to man, and fly it?? I know I'm not brave enough!

11-18-2011, 08:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
mistercrash Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2010	Spektrum binding to Walkera and Solo Pro This is what I need and I'm sure many others would love it. I want someone to figure out how to make my Spektrum radio bind to micro helis like the Walkeras and Solo Pros. I would love to get those helis, like the Genius CP and the Solo Pro 180, but I don't wish to have the extra radios, I want to use my DX7. Is it possible? I have seen some very knowledgeable and talented people in here do amazing stuff, there must be someone, somewhere who can figure this one out. __________________

11-18-2011, 08:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
flyul1 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2011	They don't speak the same langue. There are no modules for Walkera or Nine Eagles. So I dont see it happening. It's bad news but it's true. __________________ Kaylee Smith, RCHN #231 Spartan, Synergy E7, Legend FBL, Goblin 700, Whiplash E, Furion 6s,GAUI R5, Furion 450s, Xcell 60 , T-REX 600s, T-REX 450s, 300X, 130X, MCPXs. I'll fly what I want to fly. You do the same.

11-18-2011, 10:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
rdlohr HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	I switched from my rock solid Futaba to JR when I went to 2.4G just so that it would be compatible with Spectrum, VBAR, and some of the RTF helis and planks. I was ready to buy a Genius till I realized it was not compatible. Its just not worth it to me to drag around another TX. I wish that there was one standard that everybody would have to conform to. IMHO, these competing formats are NOT in the consumers best interest. Rick __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Oxy5 w/Brain2, Rush 750 w/VBAR,Logo 400SE, 600SE w/NEOs, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X, 180CFX, Nano QX, Convergence VTOL, MiniProtos w/BD3SX My products, used by top pilots worldwide, like you! http://rdlohr.com

03-01-2012, 07:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
SQRT(-2) Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009	If the computer industry can agree on wifi protocols, you would think the RC community could agree on 2.4 protocols. But I guess they are trying to lock you into buying their stuff. Look at it this way, you buy a Spectrum TX, you have do drop $80+ a pop for each model you own. __________________ Gaui Hurricane w/ 530mm blades & Robird G31 Walkera Super CP Walkera Devo 10 w/ Deviation

03-10-2012, 10:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
755 robert Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2010	It's actually pretty simple.Buy an ar7200bx install it on your heli of choice... __________________ 700 class nitro,2X 600class electric,2X 450class,250 class,130 class,a few mcpx class().Dx-7.All helis fbl...If I had a dollar for every dollar I've spent on heli's ...I would break even. .Who is John Galt?

03-01-2012, 06:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Arven Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	Yeah I want the same thing! to be able to use my new Solo PRO 180 3G with my dx7 that i use with my other 6 helis & 20 odd planes! ;P Sucks that i would have to replace almost all the electronics on the 180 to be able to do this... Would cost more than the whole heli to put a new receiver, flybarless gyro, ESC etc into it.

03-01-2012, 06:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Arven Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	I meant 10 odd planes seeing as it only has 20 model memory on the DX7! ;P

03-10-2012, 11:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
McKrackin Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011	It's not all that hard to put a Spektrum rx in a Walkera heli. Use one of the tiny park flyers. Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk

03-11-2012, 08:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
flymustangs Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2007	I converted my 4F200LM by putting a mini-vbar in it. As someone mentioned, though, it doubles the price of the heli.

03-11-2012, 08:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
Pinecone Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2006	There was no compatibility with PCM either. Heck, there was a lack of compatibility within the same brand for PCM. And some 2.4 GHz. __________________ Terry AMA#47402, IRCHA # 3395 Blade CP "Pro", Trex 450SE, PiccoZ, Quick of Japan EP8v2 EX, Hurricane 550, Hurricane 200, JR Vibe 50, Blade mCX, Bergen Intrepid Gasser, Pantera 50, Blade mSR, Novus CP

03-12-2012, 12:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
TaterTot Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2011	I kind of want the same thing, but opposite.... I want my Walkera 2801Pro to work with my mCP X... __________________ DJI F550 E300 w/ Naza-M v2 - Build in Progress Tarot 450 Pro V2 FBL - Still Learning Blade mCP X (BL w/HP-05 S) - My "Sim" Syma S107G - Yellow Toy

04-01-2013, 12:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
JWeber Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wauwatosa, WI	You can buy a Devo 8 or 10 and load the deviation firmware on it. They then can work with the Solo Pro and Spektrum receivers. deviationtx.com __________________ Specter v2, Tron Dnamic, Nimbus 550, P380, Edge-TX

04-01-2013, 06:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
Blayd Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2011	+1.... __________________ Trex700N2E Trex500ESPTT(PRO head and Tail ) *Trex500ESP (Belted)* *HC500SE ....GO TEAM FLYBAR!*

04-01-2013, 09:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
JaredJ Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2012	Oh, I'm wanting to get a Spektrum DX8 to fly the Genius CP but no luck. Which is why I'm selling it. I hate all this proprietary crap. __________________ Spektrum DX8/ar7200bx TT Mini Titan FBL V2, Blade mcpX V2, Blade mqx Quad

04-04-2013, 10:52 AM	#19 (permalink)
Hercules222 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2013	I know I am new here but couldn't a person just replace the reciever with something like a Robird G31 which will connect to a Spektrum satellite receiver? Maybe too large for this little guy. I really like my sp180, and am actually getting used to the J6 radio. This little heli actually took me from being too nervous to do anything but hover to doing basic aerobatics (just loops and rolls for now) in less than two days!

04-04-2013, 10:56 AM	#20 (permalink)
Hercules222 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2013	As an afterthought, I see some pilots much much better than myself are flying bigger flybarless helis with no stabilization at all. Would this be an option to just replace the receiver, add the smallest tail gyro known to man, and fly it?? I know I'm not brave enough!

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