How to Bind FlySky FS-iA6B Receiver to RadioMaster TX16s (EdgeTX) or Other Multi-Protocol Radios
Welcome to the Secret Spy Mission of Binding FlySky Receivers to your Favorite Non FlySky RadioMasters EdgeTx Radios
Ah, binding a receiver—a process that should be as simple as ordering a pizza, yet somehow ends up feeling like you’re hacking into the Pentagon’s mainframe. You press a few buttons, wave your hands like a Jedi, and still, the damn thing refuses to connect.
So today, we’re tackling a problem that’s causing grown men to cry in their garages: how to bind the FlySky FS-iA6B Receiver to the RadioMaster TX16s (or any EdgeTX multi-protocol radio with a 4-in-1 module).
Why? Because a lot of folks, especially those getting FlyWing RC helicopters that come with the white FlySky FS-i6S radio and FS-iA6B receiver, have no clue how to bind it to another radio—or even re-bind it to the FS-i6S itself.
This guide is for all those pilots—especially those who bought FlyWing RC helicopters with the white FlySky FS-i6S radio—who struggle with binding it to other radios or even rebinding it to the original one. Worry no more! We’re about to decode this binding mission and save you from endless frustration.
Fear not! By the time you finish reading this, you’ll be binding like a pro. Or at least, like someone who doesn’t need a stress ball and five cups of coffee just to make a receiver work.
🔧 What You Need Before Binding🎒
The Essential Gear:
FlySky FS-iA6B Receiver – The little guy we’re trying to tame
The Bind Plug – That pesky little plastic gremlin that comes with your radio and gets lost faster than your socks in the laundry. Protect it more than your girlfriend’s feelings! This tiny hero is the key to binding, and losing it is like misplacing the keys to your RC kingdom
A Multi-Protocol Radio – Like the RadioMaster TX16s or any EdgeTX radio with a 4-in-1 multi-protocol module (because options are nice and you got the money to spend on your stuff more than your other halfs with all those pro excuses you got).
A Power Source – Either a battery pack for the receiver or just power up the heli/aircraft. Make sure though, your receive is connected properly via a cable on SBUS port. if you do not know what I am talking about, its time you pick a new hobby.
⚠️ What If You Lost the Bind Plug?Oh no, you lost the bind plug?
Great. Your life is now officially over.
I am just Kidding. Don’t sweat.
Just grab a pair of tweezers, a paperclip, or even a piece of wire. All you need to do is Short the two outer pins on the bind port and BOOM, you’re in business. Of course, finding the right two pins feels like a James Bond mission, but hey, you signed up for this hobby, didn’t you?
🔥 The Step-By-Step Binding Process
✅ Step 1: Put the Receiver into Bind ModePlug in the bind cable (or your makeshift MacGyver solution whichever you prefer the most).
Power on the receiver. While the bind plug is in right bind port. If you do not know where is the bind port, watch this amazing picture I took for you.
❌ Lost your bind plug?
Alright, time for some DIY. Use tweezers (or any small conductor) to short the two outer pins of the bind port. But wait! You need three hands for this: one to hold the receiver, one to use the tweezers, and one to power up the receiver.
No third hand? No problem! You can use...well, get creative. Hold the receiver between your knees, use your teeth (kidding...maybe), or call in a trusted assistant (child, pet, neighbors wife or — that spider on the wall?). 😆
If done correctly, the LED should start flashing like a rave party. If not, double-check your connections and maybe threaten it with a hammer (don’t actually do this).
✅ Step 2: Set Up the TX16s (or Other EdgeTX Radio)Navigate to Model Setup → External RF.
On your radio, go to Model Setup.
Scroll down to External RF and select Multi as the protocol.
Choose FlySky AFHDS 2A.
Select the Sub-Type:
PWM/PPM – For standard servos
SBUS – If using an H1 GPS controller in FlyWing helis (most common)Set External RF to Multi.
Question life choices. Realize you could’ve just bought an RTF heli and skipped all this.
✅ Step 3: Initiate Binding from the RadioTurn on Bind Mode in your TX16s. Hit that Button that says Bind :) its right there. can you see? if you can’t see it, ask the that cockroach sitting under your table and laughing at you.
If done correctly, the receiver LED will stop flashing and stay solid (a rare moment of success in RC life!).
Exit Bind Mode, remove the bind plug, and keep it safe this time (treat it like a family heirloom).
Reboot both the receiver and the radio.
Congratulations! If everything went well, your receiver is now bound to your TX16s, and you didn’t even have to sacrifice a goat to the RC gods.
❌ Troubleshooting (Because Nothing Works First Try)
🚨 Problem: Receiver LED keeps flashing🔧 Solution: You probably picked the wrong sub-type. Try switching between PWM, PPM, and SBUS until it binds.
🚨 Problem: No response after binding🔧 Solution: Re-bind with failsafe settings enabled.
🚨 Problem: Servos moving like they’re possessed🔧 Solution: Double-check your channel mapping & endpoint calibration. If in doubt, reset and start fresh.
If all else fails, take a deep breath, grab a snack, and try again. We all suffer in this hobby together.
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🎯 Final Thoughts & Shameless CTA
Binding a receiver doesn’t have to feel like cracking an ancient riddle—just follow these steps, and you’ll be set.
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