I know has been asked many times. But I still cannot figure out how to do this. Today I cut my wrists when I accidentally knocked the throttle while picking up the plane. Yes I had a rubber band holding it in place but it broke on the field. Surely this has to be the #1 priority for Tx manufacturers..

My understanding is that you cant do it on the DX6i because it doesn't have the 'Offset' function in the mixing menu that the DX7 has.

Originally Posted by JetPlaneFlyer

My understanding is that you cant do it on the DX6i because it doesn't have the 'Offset' function in the mixing menu that the DX7 has.

The throttle cut bell push button is designed for nitros not electrics. My other peeve is that the DX6i is a "beginner" Tx and they are the ones who would need this more than anyone....

Need to change the throttle cut button out for a toggle switch to be used with electric planes . http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1441173

Originally Posted by kid at 55

Need to change the throttle cut button out for a toggle switch to be used with electric planes . http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1441173

Nice I like the led mod

Someone youtube the mod.

Dx6i throttle cut switch modification (9 min 1 sec)

It's alright till the grinder came in. No way I am using a grinder here. But I will go ahead and find a switch and then figure out a way to fix it. These instructions are specific to the type if switch he has so may not apply here. I was thinking of removing one if the other switches as I don't use them.

Originally Posted by rcmaverick

It's alright till the grinder came in. No way I am using a grinder here.

I'm not crazy about the grinder also. I hoping to cut them off with a mini wire nip , but I don't know how much room do you have in there.

Maybe we can turn the switch sideways like this guy did.http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showp...3&postcount=10

Or look at it another way.

Keep your hands and anything else away from the front of the plane once the flight battery is installed, (or rear of the plane if a pusher, or top of the plane if mid/pylon etc etc).

At some stage any 'fail-safe' is removed, disconnected etc, when you want to actually fly. Relying on a 'failsafe' to allow you to put your hand near or through the props arc is a big risk.
Is the 'fail-safe' totally automatic ?, or is it yet another thing that can be simply forgotten to activate/do ?).

Props cut and hurt. Remembering to keep away from a prop, and handling a Tx carefully is more likely to achieve safety than relying on yet another switch/button that needs to be operated.

Originally Posted by rcmaverick

The throttle cut bell push button is designed for nitros not electrics. My other peeve is that the DX6i is a "beginner" Tx and they are the ones who would need this more than anyone....

really upset me when my friend got this TX and no way to setup a safety throttle switch ! I mean really ??

Originally Posted by eflightray

Or look at it another way.

Keep your hands and anything else away from the front of the plane once the flight battery is installed, (or rear of the plane if a pusher, or top of the plane if mid/pylon etc etc).

No I have once had the strap caught in the throttle and in this situation a throttle switch would have helped.

Originally Posted by eflightray

At some stage any 'fail-safe' is removed, disconnected etc, when you want to actually fly. Relying on a 'failsafe' to allow you to put your hand near or through the props arc is a big risk.
Is the 'fail-safe' totally automatic ?, or is it yet another thing that can be simply forgotten to activate/do ?).

Well as long as you can remember to flick this switch as the last thing before you increase the throttle. It can be a good habit. And it can be automatic. (wired into the brain)

Originally Posted by eflightray

Props cut and hurt. Remembering to keep away from a prop, and handling a Tx carefully is more likely to achieve safety than relying on yet another switch/button that needs to be operated.

A non spring loaded throttle control is like a loose cannon - I can think of at least 10 ways in which this can be set off accidentally.

Originally Posted by fastfwd

really upset me when my friend got this TX and no way to setup a safety throttle switch ! I mean really ??

Originally Posted by rcmaverick

No I have once had the strap caught in the throttle and in this situation a throttle switch would have helped.

Well as long as you can remember to flick this switch as the last thing before you increase the throttle. It can be a good habit. And it can be automatic. (wired into the brain)

A non spring loaded throttle control is like a loose cannon - I can think of at least 10 ways in which this can be set off accidentally.

Sorry. I just tried to put my point of view regarding safety, based on common sense.

Yes accidents can happen, that's why they are called accidents.

How about a self destruct button for planes as well ?. Well they have been known to accidentally crash into people. Just think you could save those people by blowing you plane up before it hits.

Originally Posted by eflightray

Sorry. I just tried to put my point of view regarding safety, based on common sense.

Yes accidents can happen, that's why they are called accidents.

How about a self destruct button for planes as well ?. Well they have been known to accidentally crash into people. Just think you could save those people by blowing you plane up before it hits.

Sloppy Joe goes into a weapons shop and says "I am into buying a gun I don't have much money."

" I would recommend this Bofors 22xi it's only $245!"

"Great I will take that"

"Before you leave I will remind you there is no safety "
" just make sure you stay away from it when not shooting "
"You can always upgrade when you have more money"

Sloppy joe never returns......x