Physical Transmitter Adjustments; Mode Conversion; Adjust Stick Tension; Control Stick Length Adjustment - Spektrum DX18t Manuel D'utilisation

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PHYSICAl TRANSMITTER ADjUSTMENTS

Mode Conversion

You can perform mode changes in the System Settings screen.
However, if you desire to change modes between 1 and 2 or
between 3 and 4, please contact Horizon Hobby for assistance
due to requirements for changing gimbals.

Adjust Stick Tension

Adjust stick tension using the screws on the stick gimbals
through holes in the back of the transmitter.
1. Remove rubber plugs from holes marked with a vertical
arrow or a horizontal arrow.
2. Turn the screws in these holes a small amount using
a small Phillips screwdriver to adjust tension on the
vertical and horizontal gimbals.

Control Stick length Adjustment

1. Adjust control stick length using a 2mm
Allen wrench.
2. Turn the setscrew in the stick counterclock-
wise to loosen it. Make the stick shorter by
turning it clockwise or longer by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. After adjustment of stick length, tighten
the setscrew.
Function
1 Throttle friction strip tension screws
2
Gimbal spring covers
Friction straps access screws
3
(Throttle Ratchet Strip installation)
4
Horizontal spring tension
5
Vertical spring tension

Adjust Throttle Friction Straps

• Pull up the top of the rear grip on the back of the transmitter
to adjust the friction strip on the throttle gimbal. Only the top
of the grip must be pulled up to access the adjustment screw,
the entire grip does not need to be removed.
• Use a small Phillips screwdriver to tighten or loosen the screw
for friction strip.
• Reinstall the top of the rear grip after completing the
adjustment as desired.

Throttle Ratchet Strip Installation

The transmitter is manufactured with a smooth friction strip and
the included optional ratchet strip may be installed if desired.
CAUTION: Always power off the transmitter,
disconnect and remove the battery before opening the
transmitter case. Not doing so could result in property
damage or injury.
1. Remove the battery door and disconnect the battery
from your transmitter.
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NOTICE: Always do a test of stick tension while turning
these screws to ensure stick tension is not too loose or too
tight. Tightening a screw too much can damage a spring.
Loosening a screw too much can let a spring fall off and
cause a short-circuit in the transmitter.
CAUTION: Always power off the transmitter,
disconnect and remove the battery before adjusting stick
tension or friction straps. Not doing so could result in
property damage or injury.
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1
4
2
3
NOTICE: Always do a test of stick tension while turning these
screws to ensure stick tension is not too loose or too tight.
Tightening a screw too much can damage a spring. Loosening
a screw too much can let a spring fall off and a cause short-
circuit in the transmitter.
2. Carefully pull up the top of the left and right rear hand grips
on the back of the transmitter to expose the 2 case screws.
Tip: Only the top portion of the grip needs to be pulled back,
the entire grip does not need to be removed to access
the case screws.
3. Carefully remove and keep 4 screws from the back of
the transmitter (2 in lower corners and 2 under the back
hand grips).
4. Carefully open the transmitter case so no wires are
stretched or pulled.
SPEKTRUM DX18t • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL