The inexpensive T6A Radio Transmitter requires a PC cable to modify any of the channel variables including mixing and servo reversing. (Download the T6 Manual.)
Here is a zip of all the files that come on the mini-CD included with the programming cable (includes Windows 7 and 10/11 drivers, and the t6config program): t6configdriver.zip.
- Older zip file for anyone needing the Windows XP driver: T6install.zip.
- If you are running Vista, you will need to install this driver instead: Vista-Driver.
Mixing programs:
Here is the "Mixed Drive" program we supply in our transmitters: hk-t6a-Viper-mixed-R2. (The file has no extension. Save As to the folder of your choice, then open it from inside the T6config program.)
- Right stick drives, ratcheted left stick throttles weapon, knob + switch B (top left) can also run an aux weapon.
Or if you prefer "Tank Drive": hk-t6a-Viper-tank-R1. (The file has no extension. Save As to the folder of your choice, then open it from inside the T6config program.)
- Left stick up/down for left wheel, Right stick up/down for right wheel. This allows both Ch5 and Ch6 (knobs & switches A & B) to be used for weapons. You will need a Spring-Return Kit for the left stick which is normally ratcheted.
Instructions for installation:
Do not plug anything in yet.
1. Install the driver (CP210x Driver Installer)
2. Plug the programming cable into a USB port. Windows will detect it and install its own drivers. They might show up as "Unknown USB Device", that's okay.
3. Install t6config.exe.
4. Open your Control Panel and open System->Hardware->Device Manager. Expand "Ports(COM & LPT)"* and make note of the "Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge" COM Port. (Older version might be called "Prolific USB to Serial".)
5. Plug the cable into the back of the transmitter and turn it on.
6. Run T6config. Select Setting and set the COM Port to the one you noted before.
7. Verify that moving the transmitter sticks moves the green bars. Don't click anything yet.
8. After verifying it is communicating, click "GETUSER". (Important! Making changes before clicking GETUSER will mangle the transmitter settings. Not a problem if you are just loading a saved program.)
9. Save your settings right away so you can come back to them if you need to.
10. Now you can start modifying settings OR load our default file "hk-t6a-Viper-mixed-R2" into the transmitter by clicking Open and selecting that file. It will load into the transmitter immediately.
* If you are running Windows 10/11 and do not see Port in your Device Manager, follow these steps:
1. Open "Device Manager"
2. Select menu "Action" -> "Add legacy hardware", then Click "Next"
3. Select "Install the hardware that I manually select from a list (Advanced)" -> then click "Next"
4. Scroll down, then select "Ports (COM & LPT)", then click "Next"
5. Select "Manufacturer" as your need, (in this case, I'm selecting standard type or default option) then click "Next"
6. Finished!
Still having issues? Here is a pdf guide written by Jennifer C (thanks!): T6A-radio-programmer-setup-Windows-10-JC.pdf