HorizonHobby.com How To - Programming Your Spektrum AR635 Receiver

You guys have manage to make the most user unfriendly product. What the hell were you guys thinking? Pots could have done the job for all intents and purposes. And I write software... come on. Stop offshoring your development... and get someone who knows how to design a product like this.

The instructions are easy to understand.. but unfortunately my ar635 isn't responding in any way while trying to get into the modes.

Ok.. I had some servos revered so thats why it wouldn't enter gain mode.. Very clear in the instruction manual but i was relying solely on this video.. Very easy to program the gains!.. My Beast 60E is all setup and ready to maiden.. I haven't been this excited about a plane in a LONG time.. It went together beautifully.. The size is great and the quality is the best i have seen on a plane from anyone.. hoping it will fit in my car without having to take the wings off!!!

Say I have a model with flaps and retracts, since I feel it would be counterproductive to have my gain adjustments linked to the gear switch in this position would it be possible to switch that function to one of the F Mode or Mix/Hold switches on my DX 8? Thank you in advance. Love Spektrum gear blows my mind what is possible these days.

I hate stick program ESCs and gyros.  Geeze!.  This does help, but if you want a better gyro system with wing leveling and heading hold buy a Guardian by Eagletree.  It has pots for quick adjustment and reversal of correction direction AND, best of all there is simple PC based program where you can do it all on your computer.

I got the basics down I cant get into the 2nd flight modes for sport model DX9. Think im gonna sell it and get a Guardian.

Very unhappy with the programming of this receiver. a total nightmare for me. Quick changes in gain or other settings at the field, especially in bright sunlight, not easy. Dial type adjustments like on the Guardian would be a lot better. No clear explanation of dual rate or expo in the video or manual. Got this receiver with my new Carbon Z Cub. Not really satisfied with either at this point.

Can someone please help!!
HH just sent me a replacement AR635 since the one that came in my visionaire appeared to be defected, my question is if I just set it to 3D mode and install it do I need to program anything els? Obviously I would 90 the servo horns after it's binded and make sure that controls are not reversed on my DX8, but programming everything els seems like a pain that I most likely mess up

I have done the installation correctly with no problems or issues on the receiver thanks this video. Dont know what the guy is talking about who said that it doenst work with the dx9. Everythings perfect. Going for the first flight with the AS3X in my e-flite extra 300 32e. The LEDs are not easy to understand when you look at it for the first time. But if you want to get this done, you will need some time spending in brainworks!! And this is just the way it is. Regards

I'm going to program mine tonight for my 4s Stinger 64. Not that it needs it but it gonna make landings and hand launches easier o think.

I'm going to program mine tonight for my 4s Stinger 64. Not that it needs it but it gonna make landings and hand launches easier o think.

Well done video tutorial, very clear instructions.
from some reason i cant make it to the gain adjustment mode using my DX6i step by step after the instructions.. Nothing really happening with the LED it dosent stay soled whatever i do 
any id somebody ??

This receiver eill be a support nightmare for spektrum horizon. There are many pilots at our field that are having lots of trouble. Hard to tell if the receivers are defective or just mis programmed

Can i switch from 3d flight mode to Sport mode during flight from a switch like using gear switch or am i stuck in the flight mode that i programmed my radio for? Big thanks for a reply guys.

hi how do you get the download that you are using on the ipad

Man guys, I suppose you could have made that more difficult to do but you really would have had to work at it.

I know it's a job for you all but for us this is a hobby, it's supossosed to be FUN-  you know? :) 

I was once a programmer and I remember a lesson being repeatedly drilled into us; WE are programmers, WE LOVE tinkering with this stuff but you have to develop code with the end users in mind and they do not want a bunch of futzing around. I think your engineers really forgot to keep the end users in mind when developing this product.   

Can someone tell me what IHN stands for as one of the switch choices inside the AS3X software? Thanks

I just got two of these in a trade...Jeeese-o-Pete! Could this be more confusing!? I think I got the bad end of the deal! Lights are not solid on mine. Lights are flashing. How about a simple program to hook it to a computer like the eagle tree guardian?!

Multiple attempts to enter the gain mode have failed. Using a DX8, everything centered and zero'd out. Even reset the model completely. Can not get into the gain mode! Any ideas?

Great guide. 
I have recently purchase the Hobbyzone Delta Ray and I am really impressed with the SAFE technology. I think it would be great to have this technology (Panic Button) available for all models no matter what the experience level. Is this currently the case or is this only available as BNF in the likes of the Apprentice, Delta Ray & F4U Corsair? Basically what I am asking is, are there receivers available on the market catering for this? I would love to have SAFE technology in the likes of the E-flight P51 Mustang with retracts. The corsair looks great but is lacking the retracts. 
Once again great guide for the AS3X setup.

What were they thinking?  The last thing anybody needs is a receiver that second-guesses control input from the ground.  I received a plane for xmas with an AR635 installed, and it lost its marbles and forgot how to respond to elevator controls after 4 or 5 flights (never ever skip your pre-flight checks... ) .  I've tried defaulting the unit to factory settings, but it seems to ignore all attempts.  If I cant disable their training-wheels, I'll just replace the whole <beeping> thing with a conventional "dumb" unit that operates predictably.

Very informative

I have a noob question about setting up the ar635 in a fms 1400mm Mustang.

I'm mounting the ar635 between de wings above the CG.

I was just wondering while setting up the ar635 can the Mustang stay on it wheels (so the nose is pointing up) or must I lift the tail so it's horizontal like in level flight during setup?

I have programmed the spektrum beast x AR7200bx on my helis these are simple the Ar635 is aweful this tutorial helps why can't these programmers look at a simple system with a link to either a laptop or computer or even a phone or tablet app the hardware cost for these is minimal or like a esc a programming card as bleeps and coloured lights flashing don't help I was useless at morse code as a child and find the AR635 stress full to programme and then trust in a model

Thanks John. I bought the Parkzone sport cub PNP and I'm using the AR635 from the Splendor, failed EL servo retired the Splendor. LOL I had no elevator control from the AR635 after binding, but all works great now. Keep up the good works.

How do i turn AS3x system off ?

Hello, a heli ?
AR636A is sold in Blade 230s if you can urzyć it to other Heli ?

can a person check 1 servo or do you have to hook up 3 or to test servo's

They are bloody rubbish.

Why the Carbon cub continues to ship with this is beyond me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello I have 2 ar635 and never got into programming for gain , tried everything . thanks

I have a really hard time to program my AR636 Rx , it will be nice to see a video from you on how to program it.
Or do you program the AR636 the same way you do the AR635....???

This video would be a lot more help if we could actually 'SEE' the receiver and the lights. I am having trouble with the Rudder gain

No fucking clue how to set this up despite watching this. Setup is a fucking nightmare and I certainly won’t jeopardize my plane.

This video is outdated. Now you use the Bluetooth adapter and program the receiver with a nice mobile application.

Left — left up! I did that 2-3 times back when.

This is supposed to be a connect a battery and bind controller and go. WTH!

20 bucks for the reciever and this video let me turn the as3x off. After watching this video i had zero issues programming mine. Its more simple than the ar 7000 whatever with the bluetooth and ya gotta draw a graph to make the plane fly strange in an app.... I just turn it off now. It worked great in the sport cub which got me rehooked on planes after 20 years.

How in the hell do you save the gains? After I unplug my receiver it goes back to the gyros again I'm confused.

Is too much complication I will just stick with basic receiver

I can't see it in the vid but what connector are u using to power the lipo to the switch.

hi how do i get it work om rc 450 heily thamks

I was unable to get the RX to keep my gain settings. Centering the right stick and bringing the throttle down did not make a difference. Any tips

PODRAN ACTIVAR LA POSIBILIDAD DEL TRADUCTOR EN SU VIDEO ??'

GRACIAS

Und wie schaltet man das ganze ab, so das nur ein normaler Empfänger daraus wird?

Can you use this Rx like a normal Rx with no assist?
I'm using a DX9.

Hi I buy my new NX8 transmitter,where can I found the setup video of AR635 receiver

complicated and confused speed too fast,and your hand always blocked the receiver .You better separate the elevator ,rudder and aileron positive and negative gain setting into different videos is much much better. It's hard to digest the contents Thankyou