Syma X5C Variations

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wings515

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This is my first post here but have been on other sites. Since this forum deals with quads, I thought it would be the best place to ask my question.
I purchased an Syma X5C-1 without a transmitter. Not because I did not want the Tx, I just did not read the posting correctly. Since I had what I thought was another Syma X5C-1, I figured so what I already have a Tx. Well it turns out the original X5c-1 was a knock off and the Tx would not bind to the 'new' X5c. So I go and buy another Tx. Again being stupid, I purchase an X5c-14 Tx not thinking the -14 designation is anything different since they all come from China.
Well when I turn on the quad the LED's flash, turn on the Tx and it flashes, move the throttle to max the quad LED's become steady. Returning the Throttle to Min and the Quad LED's begin flashing again.
There is no control of any kind on the quad. I charged and checked the quad battery and it is at 4.2 volts.
Obviously I screwed up again but now I don't know the quad is at fault or is it the Tx. Is there a modulation difference between the X5c-1 and the X5c-14? Since the Tx was only $10 if it is at fault I 'll just trash it. If the quad is the reason, I'll use it for parts for my original knock off.
Any help would be appreciated.
Regards,
wings515
 
Jackson said:
This has been discussed seems there are revisions/versions of the PCB. Many have run it the same problem you describe.
You can see the 3 boards here and the 2 transmitters with compatability comments.
http://www.symatoystore.com/Syma-Spare-Parts/Syma-X5C-Spare-Parts
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Thank you for the reply. I see there are many combinations that may not work. I did see a youtube video on how to determine the Rx version. I'll start there to see what version of Tx I need.
Thanks again.
Regards
 
wings515 said:
how to determine the Rx version
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It's written on them.
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OK, just checked the rev number, no need to dis-assemble and it is Rev 5. My Tx has a Blue indicator when tuned ON so that means I have a Rev 6 Tx. Good reason they will not work. Now to figure out which is the easiest solution. I guess, purchase a transmitter with a Green indicator. That is for Rev 3 and 5.

Thanks so much for your help.
 
Thank you Jackson for the link to the Syma Store. After poking around ebay looking for the Rev 5 Tx I went back to the store. They had the Green (rev 5) and Blue (Rev 7) transmitters clearly listed. The posted price was $15.50. Since my Blue Tx would not bind I opted to purchase the correct Tx. After going to the cart page the final price was $13.00. That's including free shipping. Can't beat that. I'll just wait for China post to make the delivery sometime in January.

Thanks again Jackson for your help and I will LIKE!
 
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