DX6R 6-Channel 2.
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Safety precautions • Always ensure all batteries have been properly charged prior to using the model. • Always check all servos and their connections prior to each run. • Never operate your model near spectators, parking areas or any other area that could result in injury to people or damage of property. • Never operate your model during adverse weather conditions. Poor visibility can cause disorientation and loss of control of your model. • Never point the transmitter antenna directly toward the model.
Table of contents Box Contents........................................... 5 Charging.................................................. 6 SD Card/ Micro USB port.......................... 6 Transmitter Functions.............................. 7 ANDROID operating system...................... 8 Home Screen.......................................... 8 Notification Screen.................................. 9 Raceware operation............................... 10 Model Setup..........................................
Box Contents The DX6R radio system is supplied with the following: • • • • • • • • • • 4000mAh Li-Ion Transmitter Pack (Installed in transmitter) Charging Base SR2000 Race Receiver SR6000T Telemetry Receiver Bind Plug Grip Set Spacer set Steering Wheel set Power Supply Sticker set Micro SD Card / Micro USB port The DX6R features a Micro SD card reader (card not included) and a Micro USB port, enabling you to update the transmitter when firmware and Raceware updates are available.
Charging Spektrum LED • The LED will blink blue to indicate the battery is charging. The LED will turn off when the unit goes to sleep. • An orange LED indicates the transmitter is powered on and there is radio transmission. The DX6R has a charging base designed to charge the transmitters 4000mAh Li-Ion Transmitter Pack at a charge rate of 400mAh. The first time you charge the transmitter, the charge time may be 15-20 hours. Always charge the transmitter on a heat-resistant surface. Charging: 1.
Transmitter Functions H A B C G D F E V I J K L U T S M N O P Q R W A B C D E F G H I J K L Function Button L Roller Wheel Button R Color Touch Screen Steering Wheel Power Button Power LED Memory Card/USB Port Switch I Knob Head Phone Jack Button B M N O P Q R S T U V W 7 Function Button F Button G Button H Trigger (throttle/brake) Button A Button E Button D Button C Speaker Antenna Charge Base
ANDROID operating system The DX6R is built on top of the Android operating system and features a large color touch screen display. To navigate around the DX6R use your finger to tap, swipe and drag icons and menus found on the display. 8:16 Home Screen AI RW AR E DX 1. 2. 3. 4. 6R Ma nu al App Drawer: Contains applications loaded onto the DX6R. Back: Return to previous screen. Home: Return to the home screen Overview: Allows switching between any of the running applications.
ANDROID operating system Notification Screen Swipe down from the top of the screen in any application for quick access to the Notification Screen. From the Notification screen you can quickly edit these settings: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Raceware operation 1. Turn on the DX6R by pushing and holding the power button for several seconds. The DX6R will begin to boot up. 2. Once the DX6R boots up, locate the RaceWare™ Application on the home screen. Tap on the icon to launch RaceWare . 3. The first time the RaceWare Application is opened, Model Setup will run. 4. Once the Model Setup opens enter the name for the radio and follow the steps to create your first model. See the Model Setup section for more information.
Model Setup The Model Setup will open at first start up to aid in creating a new model. Alternately, Model Setup can be accessed at any time by going to the setup page in the RaceWare app. To use Model Setup, simply select the options you wish to use on your model. Depending on options selected, the available options will change. Once a selection is made press NEXT to move to the following page or PREVIOUS to go back a page. • User Name Tap in the name field to access the keypad.
Model Model Setup Setup • Throttle & Brake Select either a single channel or independent channels for the throttle and brake. • Motors Select either a single motor or front and rear motors (MOA). • Steering Select either a single servo or dual servo setup. Depending on options selected, front and rear steering will be available. • Auxiliary channels Select the open AUX channel being assigned to the second motor or servo.
Model Setup User Name Only on first activation Model Name Receiver 2CH 3CH Gas/Nitro 4CH 6CH AVC OFF AVC ON Power System Power System Electric Electric Reverse Reverse YES NO YES Gas/Nitro NO Throttle/Brake 1CH Independant 2CH Channels Motors Single Steering Single AUX 1 Dual AUX 1 MOA Front/Rear Motors AUX 1 AUX 2 13 Bind
DX6R main screens The RaceWare application features 3 - 4 main screens depending on the receiver being used. Simply swipe left or right to move to a different screen. Dashboard TELEMETRY MONITOR SETUP • Dashboard- The Dashboard is the Home screen for the DX6R. Timers, trims and rates are all visible at a glance. The Dashboard is the first of 4 main screens available to the DX6R user. • TELEMETRY- Telemetry can be found by swiping right from the Dashboard screen.
Models The Model screen is accessed by tapping the model image in the top right corner of every main screen. Use the Models Screen to: • Create New Models • Import Models • Activate Models in List • Sort Model List Create new model• Tap on Create New Model • MODEL SETUP will open, Follow the prompts to setup a new model. • After setup is complete and the new model is saved, it will appear in the Model list.
Model Properties From inside the MODELS screen, Tap on EDIT button within the model image to access MODEL PROPERTIES.
Setup screen The Setup Screen allows for quick and easy editing of all model settings. The Setup Screen is divided into 2 section. Channels• Steering • Throttle &Brake/ Reverse • Aux Settings• Alerts • Binding • Mapping • Timers • Telemetry • Mixes • Drive Modes • AVC The bottom of the screen also has quick links to Model Setup and App Settings as well as displaying the version number of the App. Steering The STEERING screen allows for programming of all steering functions.
Steering On-the-Fly ButtonSelect a switch for instant adjustment of the expo curve while driving. CustomUp to 7 selected points can be adjusted to custom tailor steering response throughout the range. • Tap on the line to add points. • Tap on a point to adjust its position using the sliders below. • Delete a point by tapping on it, then select Delete point (red box above graph) Steering TrimSteering trim adjusts the steering neutral position.
Steering Steering RateSteering rate allows for on-the-fly adjustments of steering travel. Steering Rate is defaulted to Switch F but can be assigned to any trimmer/switch. Channel propertiesDisplays current position of the steering wheel. AWS ModeAWS Mode supports 4 types of all wheel steering • Front Wheel Steering • Rear Wheel Steering • 4 Wheel Steering • 4 Wheel Crab Steering. Drive Modes must be select when AWS is active.
Throttle & Brake/Reverse The Throttle & Reverse screen allows for programming of all throttle and brake functions. Available functions: • Throttle Curve • Throttle Trim • Throttle Rate • Reverse Rate • Traction Control • • • • • • ABS Servo Speed Channel Properties Travel Subtrim Reverse Throttle CurveThrottle response is adjustable using an EXPO or Custom throttle curves. Standard- Linear throttle output (default) Exponential- Positive (+) EXPO values decrease throttle sensitivity around neutral.
Throttle & Brake/Reverse Brake CurveBrake response is adjustable using an EXPO or Custom Brake curves. Standard- Linear output (default) Exponential- Positive (+) EXPO values decrease brake sensitivity around neutral. On-the-Fly Button- Select a switch for instant adjustment of the expo curve while driving. Custom- Up to 7 selected points can be adjusted to custom tailor brake response throughout the range. • Tap on the line to add points. • Tap on a point to adjust its position using the sliders below.
Throttle & Brake/Reverse Reverse RateReverse rate adjusts the percentage of throttle available for reverse. Reverse rate can be assigned to any trimmer/ switch Brake RateBrake rate adjusts the full brake position. Brake rate can be assigned to any trimmer/switch Traction controlTraction Control adjusts the acceleration (ramp) rate providing improved throttle control especially on slippery tracks.
Throttle & Brake/Reverse AWD Mode- (MOA)Motor-On-Axle (MOA) programming allows on the fly power distribution from the front to rear wheels. Adjustable ranges from 100% rear 0% front to 0% rear 100% front. When activated the default setting is 50%/50% and this setting can be adjusted and stored using drive modes or assigned to a trimmer/ Switch. Servo SpeedReduces servo output transit time (slows down the servo).
Auxiliary (aux) channel setup The AUX setup screen allows for programming of all auxiliary channel functions. Available functions: • Input Control • Aux Curve • Aux Speed • • • • Channel Properties Travel Subtrim Reverse Input Control• Select button or switch for control • Select how many positions • Select how many steps for each button press AUX CurveAUX channel response is adjustable using an EXPO or Custom curves.
Auxiliary (aux) channel setup Servo SpeedReduces servo output transit time (slows down the servo). Servo Speed can be assigned to any trimmer/switch Channel propertiesDisplays current position of the AUX channel. TravelAllows independent precise adjustments of the end points. Throttle SubtrimUsed to correct minor servo arms/ linkages inaccuracy’s. important: Use minimal Subtrim values. Subtrim offsets the entire stroke including the center and endpoint positions. ReverseReverses servo output direction.
alerts The Alerts screen allows for assigning of Tone, Vibrate, Tone + Vibrate or Voice to system and Telemetry Alerts. Available Alerts: • • • • • System TX Battery Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Inactive Alarm Telemetry • RPM • Temperature • RX Battery avc (Active Vehicle Control) AVC® technology is available, only when an AVC capable receiver is selected. Enable/DisableTurn AVC on or off. Steering GainThe default value is 50%. As the value increases, the AVC steering stability increases.
avc (Active Vehicle Control) PriorityThe default value is 0%, meaning AVC technology is active throughout the steering range. As you turn the steering wheel away from center (neutral), the transmitter controls have priority over the AVC system. Increasing the Priority value decreases how active AVC is as the steering wheel is turned left and right. For example, if you increase Priority to 80%, you reduce the AVC steering control by 80% at full left or full right steering.
Drive Modes The current drive mode is always displayed in the top left corner of the 4 main screens. Every model can have several drive modes programmed to a switch or button for on-the-fly adjustments. Once a drive mode is selected, Changes to model setup, trim and timers will only effect that drive mode. • Tap the ON-the-Fly Button drop down to select a button or switch to enable instant mode changes.
telemetry The Telemetry SetUp Screen allows for editing values as well as how the information is displayed on the Telemetry Screen. Available functions: • Temperature • Receiver Battery • Speed/RPM • Sensor Type • Roll-Out • Tap DISPLAY to Hide the telemetry information on the Telemetry screen. If information is already hidden, tap Hide to show.
timers Timers 1-3 can be configured to be either an Up, Down or Lap Timer. Up TimerThe Up Timer counts up, functioning as a stopwatch when triggered via a selectable button/switch. It is useful for timing a fuel run to determine fuel mileage/pit stop strategy or, for electrics, to time the run time of a pack to determine gear ratio and setup information. • Select minutes (0-599) and seconds (0-59) by tapping in the appropriate box. • Select the button or switch to activate, pause and reset the timer.
System Settings Available functions: • User Name • Units • Scroll Wheel • Version Number • • • • Serial Number Create Backup Restore from Backup Recalibrate the DX6R User NameTap on the name input box to enter User Name up to 20 characters long. UnitsSelect between Imperial/US or Metric. Scroll WheelConfigure the Scroll Wheels button push to jump to one of these four screens.
PHYSICAL TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS The DX6R is designed to be extremely adjustable to suite a wide variety of driver needs. All control inputs can be configured for Left or Right handed driving and can be adjusted for angle and spring tension. Available adjustments: • Adjustable trigger and steering tension • Multiple trigger position • Multiple wheel drop-down options • 10˚ and 15˚ Steering Adapters • Small and Large Steering Wheel • Left- or right-hand steering • 3 grip sizes Throttle Distance/ Angle • 2.
PHYSICAL TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS Dropdown steering wheel options The DX6R comes with the dropdown wheel installed. The dropdown can be rotated for a perfect feel or removed for a standard wheel layout. All the parts necessary to convert to the standard wheel are included. Rotate: • Turn off the DX6R • Using a 2mm hex wrench, remove 3 screws. • Rotate the drop down to the desired angle. • Align with the screw holes and reinstall the 3 screws being careful not to pinch any wires.
PHYSICAL TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS steering wheel wedges The DX6R comes with a 10º and 15º wedge to angle the steering wheel. The wedges can be used with the dropdown or standard configuration. 15º 10º • Refer to the Dropdown steering wheel options section for directions on removing and installing the steering mechanism. • Choose the 10º or 15º wedge. • The wedge goes between the steering mechanism and the drop down (or transmitter if the drop down is not being used) and can be rotated to almost any angle.
PHYSICAL TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS Changing from Right handed to Left handed The DX6R can be configured for either right or left handed drivers. Steering mechanism: • Turn off the DX6R • Using a 2mm hex wrench, remove 3 screws. • Carefully remove the 2 wire connectors from the board inside the transmitter. • Set aside Back Cover: • Using a 2mm hex wrench, remove 2 screws. • Remove the back cover and reinstall on the opposite side of the transmitter.
PHYSICAL TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS Changing from Right handed to Left handed -continuedThe knob/switch I assembly can also be switched with the headphone jack assembly on the back of the transmitter. Removing the assemblies • Turn off the DX6R • Using a small .050 screwdriver, remove 1 screw from each assembly • Lift up on each assembly. • Carefully remove the wiring harness from the board inside the transmitter.
Included SR2000/SR6000T Receivers SR2000 Micro Race receiver The Spektrum™ SR2000 DSMR® Micro Race receiver is compatible with all Spektrum DSMR transmitters and is also backwards compatible with DSM2® transmitters. The SR2000 receiver is NOT compatible with DSM® transmitters. Specifications Type: DSMR Dimensions (LxWxH): 25.5 x 17.6 x 13.6mm Channels: 2 Weight: 5.5 g Band: 2.4GHz Voltage Range: 3.5–9.
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FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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