How do I bind my 2.4 GHz radio?

Radio transmitters have an impressive number of settings, but the most important is undoubtedly the synchronization of the transmitter and receiver . Generally RTR models are sold with a radio already connected , however kit models and even certain RTR vehicles require the addition of a transmitter. Learning to bind your radio to its receiver is therefore an important step in modeling to have access to more models or to be able to control several vehicles from the same transmitter . In this blog post, we will provide step-by-step instructions for performing this procedure.

What does “Binder” mean in RC modeling?

Binding is the process of configuring an RC controller so that it can communicate with the RC receiver installed inside your RC vehicle. This is a procedure you will need to follow before you can drive, whether you purchased a vehicle without a radio or built it yourself from a Kit. As you can see, this is a relatively simple operation.

Steps needed to link the radio to the 2.4 Ghz transmitter

1. Remove the bodywork from your car.
2. Verify that both the transmitter and receiver are turned off.
3. Some receivers come with a bind plug . If so, insert the plug into the port dedicated to the bind.
4. Plug the battery into the car
5. While leaving the transmitter off, turn on the car. You should see a flashing light on the top of the receiver. This means the car is ready to sync with the radio.
6. On your transmitter, hold down the bind button and turn on the transmitter. After a few seconds, release the button.
7. The light on the top of the receiver should stop flashing and become solid. This indicates that the receiver has successfully paired with the radio.

Please note : The transmitter and receiver must be of the same brand to be able to synchronize.

The case of transmitters with screen

The binding procedure for transmitters with a display (such as the Spektrum DX5C ) is very similar. All you need to do is follow steps one through five as shown above. Once you have reached step five and the car is on, follow the instructions below:

1. Turn on your transmitter and navigate to the “Bind” menu.
2. Using your transmitter's scroll bar, click the "Bind" button.
3. After a few seconds, the transmitter will connect to the car.

We hope this blog post will help you bind your remote control car transmitter . For some brands, the binding process may be slightly different, do not hesitate to read the instructions to help you.