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AS3X
Receiver Quick Start
Programming Guide
Step 1
Transmitter Setup
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Set all transmitter settings to default.
Important: The Aileron, Elevator and
Rudder settings in the transmitter must
remain at their factory default values.
Settings for reverse, sub trim, travel
adjustment, expo and dual rate must be
done in the App only.
Step 2
Installing the Receiver
1. Install the receiver in one of 8 possible
orientations using double sided tape.
2. The servo ports must be facing the front or
rear of the aircraft.
3. The receiver must be mounted parallel
to the roll, pitch and yaw axis
(NOT ANGLED).
AR636 shown
Step 3
Binding
1. Insert the bind plug into in the receiver bind
port and power on the receiver. The LED
should blink to indicate the receiver is in
bind mode.
AR636 shown
2. Bind the transmitter to the receiver at low
throttle. Refer to your transmitter's manual
for details on how to bind to your specifi c
transmitter.
Step 4
Installing the AS3X App*
1. To install the Spektrum AS3X App on your
iOS or Android mobile device, visit
www.SpektrumRC.com/AS3X
or download
from the Apple App Store or Google Play
store.
2. Once installed, start the App.
Tip: You can also use the QR Codes above
to scan and download directly to your
mobile device.
*Minimum system requirements:
iOS 6.0, iPhone 4, iPod 4th gen and Android 4.0
Step 5
Connecting to the Receiver
1. Connect the servo plug on the audio
interface cable to the BIND/PROG port on
your receiver.
2. Power the receiver through any open
channel.
iPhone/iPod
Android
3. Connect the audio plug on the interface cable
to the audio jack on your mobile device. The
volume MUST be turned up to full.
4. Ensure you have secure receiver data port
and audio data port connections.
If the receiver is being connected for the fi rst
time, the App will automatically open in Model
CLEAR
Wizard in the Model Setup screen.
BACK
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If your Android device does not recognize the receiver*
1. Ensure you have secure receiver data
port and audio data port connections.
2. Disconnect the audio plug from the
device.
3. Separate the servo plugs in the middle
of the interface cable.
4. Flip the device servo plug 180 degrees
and re-connect the servo plugs.
5. Re-connect the audio plug to the device.
*Does not apply to iOS Devices.
Step 6
Plug servo leads into assigned ports
Typical Servo Port Assignments
Normal Model Type
• Port 1: Throttle
• Port 2: Aileron
• Port 3: Elevator
• Port 4: Rudder
• Port 5: Gear/ Flap
• Port 6: Left Aileron
(if equipped with
dual servos)
Step 7
Model Setup
1. In the setup Wizard, follow and complete
each step. Help functions are available in
each screen to assist.
2. When model setup is done, complete fi nal
setup of the EXPO, D/R and Gains for each
fl ight mode.
Visit
www.SpektrumRC.com/AS3X
information and to view video's on how to
program your new AS3X receiver.
*
:
Delta /
Bind/Prog
Elevon Model Type
Port 1
• Port 1: Throttle
Port 2
• Port 2: Right
Port 3
Aileron
Port 4
• Port 3: Left Aileron
Port 5
• Port 4: Rudder
Port 6
• Port 5: Gear
*AR636 shown for reference. Port assignments
• Port 6: Aux 1
will be similar for all AS3X receivers. Refer to your
receivers manual for more information.
for more
Step 8
Prefl ight Checks
1. Test all fl ight modes are
2. Test servo direction (servo
operating as expected
direction must be set
(D/R, Gains and EXPO).
using the App and not the
transmitter).
Control Direction Test
Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure the aircraft control surfaces move in the proper
direction.
Transmitter
Aircraft Reaction
Command
Up Elevator
Command
Stick Right
Stick Left
AS3X Control Direction Test
Once you are sure the aircraft responds correctly, move the aircraft as shown to ensure the AS3X
system moves the control surfaces in their proper direction.
Aircraft
AS3X Reaction
Movement
3. Test gyros are correcting in
the proper direction.