Topic: Spektrum DX 10 T (Read 17856 times)

inertia · « **Reply #25 on:** August 25, 2014, 07:37:00 pm »

Quote from: essex2visuvesi on August 25, 2014, 03:51:37 pm

£455? thats the tesco value end of the market
Check out this one

Lovely, isn't it? Paul Freshney brought this one to my attention a few months ago - apparently there's one in the club he goes to. Shame it's still just for things that fly, though. At least that stops me coveting one!
What's a Waitrose, Ned?
DM

cos918 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 25, 2014, 07:59:52 pm »

Quote from: rob on August 25, 2014, 05:01:18 pm

And what price a fully loaded F14 ?
I believe with the two top modules, decoders and a couple of extra switches we are way over the £455

I got F14 normal with X2 sliders X2 Tx modules X1 8 on off on switches X1 4 on off on 4 proportional switches . 8 ch RX and X2 RX 8 output modules . bigger batter for £130. Yes I know I am comparing new against new but like has been said the F14 is no longer made and the DX10 is to new for them to come round on the second hand market often .
What I am trying to say Yes the DX10 is some top kit but it is very expensive. Dont discard the F14 because she is old . There are some great bargains to be had .

john

Calimero · « **Reply #27 on:** August 25, 2014, 09:02:20 pm »

I think there was a topic around here on converting a Futaba FM TX to 2.4Ghz.

Might be worth a shot if you want to do away with the crystals.

Steve Dean · « **Reply #28 on:** August 26, 2014, 02:15:41 pm »

Hi All,

Just seen this thread and thought I should chip in! Least any of you (including Old Man Action) think I'm rolling in gilt edged beer vouchers, I should point out that I purchased my DX10 from Al at Al's Hobbies in Wolverton (near Milton Keynes). He has only ever sold two of these sets and the one I have was available due to a shipping error. He offered me a deal on it and at the time I was looking for a Tx/RX which had more than four proportional channels for use with my AFOR (A for Alien) project.

There is no question that the DX10 has been a total failure for Spektrum in the UK. As you all probably know our friends in mainland Europe, particularly Germany, like tray style transmitters but they have never been popular here.

Interesting to read Dave's comments about Spektrums lack of response. It may interest him to know, that in the manual for the DX10 there is no reference as to how you allocate all the extra switch and proportional channels. I contacted them in the UK and no one could tell me how to do it. I eventually figured it out and wrote to them explaining how to do it and suggested they add it to the manual. The response has been total SILENCE.

All a bit bit sad really as I'm a big Spektrum fan. I have a DX6, DX8 and of course the DX10 and they have all been rock solid when operating at range and in high RF environments (i.e. at big shows).

If you want to caress and ogle a DX10 I will be at the International Model Boat Show in November. I'm the Pool Master so I'm easy to find and if you need a clue …… then look for the Alien !

Cheers

Steve Dean

rob · « **Reply #29 on:** August 27, 2014, 06:38:35 pm »

It's arrived . . . . Superb.

inertia · « **Reply #30 on:** August 27, 2014, 07:33:37 pm »

Photos please, Rob.

rob · « **Reply #31 on:** August 27, 2014, 10:18:37 pm »

I will take some, alongside my F14, for a size comparison, tomorrow.
As you can see from my avatar. . . . . Even Spock had a DX10T.

rob · « **Reply #32 on:** August 28, 2014, 08:37:13 pm »

Anyone care to message me with an email address, I will send you the photos, you post them here please?

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #33 on:** August 28, 2014, 10:17:09 pm »

Rob has contacted me and asked that I transmit the following pictures.

I have re-sized them down to to fit on the Forum.

He will provide the commentary.

ken

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #34 on:** August 28, 2014, 10:18:05 pm »

next batch

rob · « **Reply #35 on:** August 28, 2014, 10:37:17 pm »

Thanks Kenny, very much
As you can see chaps, a bit wider than the F14, a bit shallower and a lot nicer looking !
Changeable to modes 1to 4 as you wish
Every one of those switches and knobs and levers can do anything you want them to do . . . . . Once you have worked it out.and yes there are two momentary switches on each stick. The handbook is woefully lacking in content.
On board charger for the lipo.
Up to 8 proportional and two switched possible as is ( or any combination )Add the x thingy and it's 18. Surely enough for anyone.
Still concerned by the bondage gear thing needed to strap it on though.

Steve Dean · « **Reply #36 on:** August 29, 2014, 01:46:50 pm »

Rob, welcome to the world of DX10T ownership.

To be blunt the manual is crap. If you can't figure out how to allocate the extra switch and prop channels then let me know and I'll try and help.

Cheers
Steve.
PS. You realise that Mr Ex-Action man Dave is going to be green with envy ….. not too green I hope as otherwise my Alien may try and mate with him!

rob · « **Reply #37 on:** August 29, 2014, 03:41:08 pm »

chuffy · « **Reply #38 on:** November 26, 2014, 02:03:24 pm »

There seems to be a good manual online at the Directory of instructional Manuals and User Guides under "SPM2800US DX10t". I use this site a lot for that hard to find manual or when random pushing of all the buttons in no particular order fails to work

Paul.

rob · « **Reply #39 on:** November 26, 2014, 02:58:25 pm »

Chuffy you are a star, thankyou
Lots of switches switched to no avail already.

Steve Dean · « **Reply #40 on:** November 26, 2014, 05:35:59 pm »

Rob ….. if you are having trouble allocating the extra switches and proportional channels let me know and I'll post on here the information (not in the manual) that I sent to Horizon Hobby on how to do set them up.
Cheers
Steve.

rob · « **Reply #41 on:** November 26, 2014, 06:10:03 pm »

Thankyou Steve, though to be perfectly honest, I've not spent a lot of time playing with it yet. Building boat and playing with aircraft being my excuse. If you wouldn't mind posting it here , or to my email addy I'd be very greatful.

Steve Dean · « **Reply #42 on:** November 27, 2014, 11:00:49 am »

Hi Rob (and anyone else following this thread).
Here's how you allocate all the extra switches, buttons and proportional channels on the Spektrum DX10.

Firstly you need to be in 'System Setup' mode. You do this by holding down the roller whilst turning on the transmitter. You will then be in the 'System Setup' screen. Rotate the roller to the right and scroll down to 'Channel Assign' and then press the roller to take you into this screen. Again rotate the roller to the right and work your way through all the settings until you highlight 'NEXT' in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. If you now press the roller it will take you to 'Channel Sources'. Then left hand column shows channels 1 - 5 and the right hand column shows channels 6 - 10. Now here's the clever bit …… if you rotate the roller to Channel 6 (AUX 1) and then press the roller again you will then find that by rotating the roller you can go through a list of all the switches, buttons and extra proportional channels. Once you have chosen which switch, button or proportional function you require, then press the roller to confirm and the setting will be stored. Channel 7 (AUX 2) to Channel 10 (AUX 5) can be set by following the same process.
A little tip …… right down a list of the Channels you set and which switch, button, etc you have allocated them to and what you are using them for on the model. This will make life easier when you connect everything up to the receiver.
You will find that once you get to grips with how the procedure works then it is really easy. It's just a shame (disappointment) that Spektrum make no mention of these set-up operations in the manual.
Good luck and if you need any further help I am always delighted to help anyone & everyone in the boating community.
Cheers
Steve.

inertia · « **Reply #43 on:** November 27, 2014, 11:37:49 am »

Steve
I've been told that unlike the Robbe-Futaba F16 modules (which have switched channel outputs as well as proportional ones) the DX10t auxiliary channels are all proportional i.e. they all have 3-wire servo outputs. That means that if you wish to use one of these channels, for example, to operate lights then you would need a proprietary switch (e.g. ACTion P43, 44 etc) plugged into the receiver. Spektrum's website is devoid of any useful information like this, so as one of the few UK-owners could you confirm this, please?
Dave M

rob · « **Reply #44 on:** November 27, 2014, 11:40:02 am »

Steve, thankyou.
That will save me hours of switchery flipping,roller waggling and head scratching.

Steve Dean · « **Reply #45 on:** November 27, 2014, 01:33:08 pm »

Hi Dave (Inertia),
Yes you are correct, in fact in my Alien project 'AFOR' which you have seen, all of the switched functions, i.e. the Aliens plasma gun (water pump), turning on the jet thrusters, etc, etc, are all triggered from the DX10 by taking AUX channels from the receiver to various Action switch modules.
For anyone reading this who is not familiar with this methodology the only consideration you need to make is to check how much current the device you are activating uses. For turning on something like an LED or two then a low current solid state (electronic) switch is fine, however if you are turning on a pump or oil burning smoke generator then you will need to use a relay based switch or a solid state switch that can handle higher currents (typically up to 10 amps).
An important tip in all this that everyone should note is that in all my models that use lots of switched functions is that they are powered by a separate battery (or batteries). Don't use the receiver battery as switching on high current devices can dip the battery voltage and in some cases cause the receiver to experience what is known as a 'brown out' and cause the receiver to loose its binding to the transmitter (2.4ghz operation).
If in any doubt don't hesitate to ask questions on the Forum as there are many people on here who like me come from an electronics background.
Steve.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #46 on:** November 27, 2014, 01:41:49 pm »

Very helpful. Thank you Steve.

ken

chuffy · « **Reply #47 on:** December 01, 2014, 04:33:23 pm »

Just had a conversation with some guy at Horizon Hobbies re the dx10t, all he would say is that there are only a few odd ones in the Uk as it has been superseded by the dx18T which he claims is a vastly superior set in almost every respect and then went on to say that the 10t ( not up to much compared with the 18t he said) was the same price as the new 18t £900 give a penny, rip off UK is alive and well.

Paul

rob · « **Reply #48 on:** December 01, 2014, 06:42:05 pm »

Interesting Chuffy,
If I ever use all the functions on my 10 I will certainly look at the 18, but with the latest airwear downloads for the 10 I will only be short of the (annoying on my DX9) voice prompts, wireless buddy box facility, a few obscure mixing functions and bright orange stick ends.
The 18 doesn't have the buttons x4 on the sticks and is twice the price of the 10 as well .
Quite happy as is .

chuffy · « **Reply #49 on:** December 02, 2014, 08:39:36 am »

Quite so Rob, the 10 is for my needs a much better set and they are available from Germany for around £425 + P&P of about £13. The receptionist who I spoke to initially at Horizon UK having spoken to another member of staff relayed the comment that sets imported from Germany would not have their warrantees' honoured in the UK. Seems rather odd when companies like Nikon UK fall over backwards to sort out problems with imported ( purchased in another country) photographic equipment as long as it's registered with them and not of course a knock off.

My comment re rip off UK was about the UK retail prices they wanted for the 10t and the 18t, in their own words ( not mine) chalk and cheese for the same price.

Paul.

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