This ONLY works on the FS-i6. Does not work on any other radio! If you have an FS-i6X, watch this video... kzread.info/dash/bejne/lp98uq6wZ7eeZ9Y.html Programmer - amzn.to/3r3uBjO | bit.ly/3fYDLYK Flysky FS-i6 Transmitter - amzn.to/3H5lrcf | bit.ly/3H55rH8 Link to Github project - bit.ly/3r1VFA6 RCgroups thread - bit.ly/3HfgCgs ExpressLRS Playlist - bit.ly/370CYSH If you have an FS-i6S, sorry you're SOL. 🤣 🙏 Please support with a 👍 and don’t forget to hit the 🔔 thanks! 💲 If you enjoy my content, please support my channel through these links Patreon - www.patreon.com/albertkim Amazon - amzn.to/3zq84zp RaceDayQuads - bit.ly/RDQ-BF Pyrodrone - bit.ly/3Bfo3BP Banggood - bit.ly/3imXlie Airblade - bit.ly/3ilYVRr NewBeeDrone - bit.ly/3BhFdPu Makerfire - bit.ly/2VGI3Kg Aliexpress - bit.ly/3im17IF XT-XINTE - bit.ly/3inl7KQ Insta360 - bit.ly/2VRDNe5 PayPal - paypal.me/marblekit 👉 Old gear for sale here - bit.ly/AlbertGearFS 👉 Follow me on social 🐤 twitter.com/albertkim 📸 instagram.com/marblekit/

@RADE_HEHO

Жыл бұрын

Thanks you for your video ! I have a question, can i keep the 10 channels upgrade in my fs-i6 ( i have upgraded the firmware with 10channel upgrade), i would like to add elrs to it but i need the 10 channels. Thanks in advance !

Making our old gear useful again and saving us some bucks! How does this guy not have 100K subs yet?

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day!

Another great video helping out the community. You deserve a lot of props for this!

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Albert. Thank you so much for responding to the request of subscribers!!

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

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Fantastic! Thanks a lot for the tutorial, Albert! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

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I followed these instructions and successfully updated my fs-i6 with an openTX. Thank you for uploading this important video.

@AlbertKimTV

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Got the programmer and the cable, very easy instructions, I flashed both flysky tx that I have (is6 and x), everything works great without anything special. Thanks Albert Kim for the tutorial.

@AlbertKimTV

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

WoW, Great video. i have a Flysky radio on the wall collecting dust, now i can do this and use as a backup ELRS radio.

@AlbertKimTV

Жыл бұрын

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Old radio but still useful. Thanks for the video

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Thank you for this Albert!

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

The tutorial i needed 😉👍

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

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Thx for the tutorial Albert

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😁

Finally finally I got it

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

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Thank you albert! This is the tutorial I've been searching for for soo long, I've been asking everywhere, whether it be the rcgroups, the er9x devs, and opentx devs. specifically I've been asking whether or not the ersky (flysky i6 version of er9x) would support CRSF protocol, or whether opentx would ever have an flysky i6 version (which in this case no, because of the MCU chip for i6 has memory limitations, therefore only the i6x opentx exists, which has an MCU with larger flash storage). and it seems this particular github repo is also fairly new, so am i glad that the community is still very curious. now I can happily repurpose my old flysky i6 Thanks! Can't wait for you next video on how to actually use the ELRS module

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

There's nothing different about how to use the ELRS module. It works like it does in any other radio so there's already many videos including a whole playlist of videos... bit.ly/370CYSH

Thank you so much! ;)

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

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Can you use an stlink programmer?

thanks a lot ☺️

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

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Thanks Albert!!! i was going to sell my, but now ? Helll noooo !! hey, is there hall gimball mods for it ? and whats the blue LiIons Batts you show on your I6 ?

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure someone has put hall sensor gimbals on this but I don't know of any personally. The batteries were reviewed in this video... kzread.info/dash/bejne/mIWHrsmfp7jSpZc.html

Hi Albert, just a question what power do you use for daily flying freestyle i just bought one of these and can i use the lower power settings or should i use 100 to 250.

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

I generally just run 100mW on dynamic power unless I plan to go far away. Then, I'll bump up to 500mW or 1W but this is almost never.

lol I can use my old fleshy for another 4 years😂thinking to move for a tx16/tango2,,but this came😂😂

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

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@loopfpv6031

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlbertKimTV The tutorial I needed ,,,thank you

hey sir.I Can flash the old fw i6?

Thanks! 😊

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

Thanks a lot for the video. Im going to try this on my I6. But its been nearly a year now since this was released. what is the best ELRS 2.X version to have this flashed on the external module?

@AlbertKimTV

11 ай бұрын

Probably the latest version? 2.5.4?

@givanthadimuthu3192

11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot. Ill try that @@AlbertKimTV

specifically what version of the er9x firmware are you running, also what version of elrs? I am using the same module as you in this video but when i select the ELRS2 protocol option on the radio it just says loading. Thanks.

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

Watch the video at 2:22. ELRS firmware is 1.x I think. I don't remember exactly.

@ravindupramod5998

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah i have same issue.i tried 2.5 and 2.5.1 its only show loading

Great video as always Albert! Quick question though, I watched Drone Mesh's video on adding a multi-protocol module to the FS-i6. But in his example, he tapped the module to the PPM-OUT pad. Which in my head makes sense because it takes the PPM signals OUT from the transmitter and IN to the module. Any particular reason you tapped in to the PPM-IN pad? plan on doing this in the near future. Thanks in advance!

@AlbertKimTV

Жыл бұрын

What he did was totally different from this new method. Also, if you want details explained, you need to read the github page (link in the description). I don't know how this works other than I followed their instructions and made a video on the steps I took.

Do you really need that particular programmer? I have an ST-Link programmer, and I've used it before to flash my i6 to the FlyPlus firmware. I wouldn't think the choice of programmer matters? It's all a matter of getting an hex file into a chip, using a shared IO and Clock line. Anyway, very cool stuff. Before I got my Tango 2, I was searching high and low on how to get OpenTX for the i6. I seem to remember that in order to do anything of the sort, you actually had to swap out the main firmware chip. I didn't think it was worth it, but now I might very well do this! I haven't watched your whole video yet, but do you experience any type of added latency with this? The stock/upgraded firmware with AFHDS2 is a very fast protocol, and it would be bad to upgrade the radio just to have added latency.

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

I searched for a way to program this with my ST-Link as well since I didn't want to buy a new programmer. I was not able to find a method that would work with the i6. Also, isn't the Flyplus firmware only for the i6X? I didn't think it worked with withe i6. I did not notice any latency as this is not using the PPM protocol but CRSF serial so it's running at full speed and you're just limited by ExpressLRS latency which is very low.

@teklisbenzi

6 ай бұрын

I know I am late but isn't ST-Link programmer only used to program STM32 or any other STM microcontroller? The microcontroller in the transmitter looks like one form NXP. And the particular programmer used in this video uses J-link as a protocol, unless ST-link and J-link are compatible, I don't think it will work.

I have the eachine i6 version of the FS-i6. I understand that I need to flash to the original FS-i6 firmware before flashing alternative FS-i6 firmware. Then based on your reply to another poster I can buy any ELRS module ( ie a Jumper radio module ) as they all have the CRSF protocol port? Can someone please confirm?

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

I think the Eachine version is exactly the same. I don't know why you have to flash the Flysky firmware first. I've never heard of that before. It should work the same way AFAIK.

Hey, thanks for the great video on showing us what we are in for, should we decide to try this. My question is, once you do this, can you still use the transmitter"s integrated module and fly your original flysky receivers. And if it can use both the integrated module, and the elrs module, do you chose which module per model settings, or would you have to change the whole transmitter mode everytime you want to switch between a model that is elrs vs afhds2a? I thought about buying the TX12 transmitter for elrs, but if I could use my existing fsi6 and switch to elrs one model at a time as I buy receivers, that would be awesome, and I still like this transmitter.

@AlbertKimTV

Жыл бұрын

I think you can use the internal Flysky TX but I got rid of all my Flysky receivers and did not test this scenario.

Great mod for this great radio! Is it possible to use ST-LINK V2 to flash the new firmware on the radio? Many tnx!!!

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

You'd have to ask the developers that questions. I have a feeling the answer is no because that programmer is specialized for the chips on that radio.

@wibbyarief8958

Жыл бұрын

You could use STLINK V2 to flash I6. Look for OpenOCD tutorial to flash almost any board with any SWD programmer

Really like your channel I've got a glitch on my fly sky on channels 1 and 2 when moving the stick was it just need to potentially Do you have any idea Air spray do you have any idea what to do?

@AlbertKimTV

Жыл бұрын

Potentiometers might be bad and you'll have to replace the gimbals.

QUESTION: What changes would need to be made to make this work with the FS-I6S, or at least let it run EdgeTX/OpenTX? How SOL am I?? I just happen to have one lying around and I like to make my old gear useful and gift it to folks that are new in the hobby.

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, there is no solution yet for that model. If I find firmware that works I'll post a new video.

Where do I connect my pins for the elrs module i do not have the one you have in the vid mine has 4 holes where you would connect it to a jr bay but I don’t know where to solder them on the bord????????? Pls help someone!!!!

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

It's the same pins. All modules have the same JR module bay connector. I just soldered mine on the opposite side.

@ethankey5805

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlbertKimTV so where would I connect the S port on the controller??

I don't know how dumb of a question this is, but seeing as how I want to invest in expresslrs and really like the feel of my fs-i6 this seems like a really good option for me! So my question is would you still be able to use the simulator functionality through the the socket on the back? I myself have already took a power only USB cable and soldered it up to my radio so I can just use battery banks to power it lmao. 5v and more mAh than I ever need! I've only charge the thing 6 times and I've been flying pretty much daily since almost 2 years now lmao

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if the simulator functionality will work the same or not but you can enable the bluetooth joystick on the ELRS module to connect to your PC wirelessly for use with simulators.

how many channels were you able to unlock with this firmware? since the fsi6 has 6 channels but 10 channels total unlockable

Sir which elrs module works with hardware of flysky i6x

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

Any and all as long as it's running firmware 2.x

@Sunnyfpv1617

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlbertKimTV ok means it is only compatible with 2.10 firmware

Hi, thank you very much for very detailed video on how to flash FS-i6 radio. I did everything like in video, it passed great, but I have one issue. Whenever I go to Protocols section, and choose ELRS2, on my transmitter lights go off and some screechy sound its started. If I return all the way back on home screen, graphics are weird. What could be the issue? I tried older firmware and it's the same as on the newest (1.0.8.2). ELRS module is BetaFPV 2.4ghz flashed on 2.5.1 version.

@AlbertKimTV

Жыл бұрын

I have no idea. I would go to the RCgroups link and ask over there.

After I upgrade ExpressLRS for Flysky FS-i6, will I still be able to use rx fs-ia6b again? Thank you.

@AlbertKimTV

Жыл бұрын

I think so but I would ask the developers for an exact answer.

@ientusangtao2083

Жыл бұрын

@@AlbertKimTV Thank you, I will wait for your reply.

Hi there I have put this software on and wired up the module but I don’t get anything on the screen of the transmitter when I go into the protocol section any ideas??

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

It is unable to talk to the ELRS module. Something is not wired up right.

@ethankey5805

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlbertKimTV finally I figured it out, where I have put a jrbay in my controler and are using the jr bay plug you need the ground connected to your controller elce it don’t work. Btw I was using an external battery for power

@ravindupramod5998

2 жыл бұрын

Ethan is your tx working properly ? I mean fs-i6 and elrs mobule talk to each other? After selecting the protocol

@ethankey5805

2 жыл бұрын

@@ravindupramod5998 yer I got it all working now

@ravindupramod5998

2 жыл бұрын

@@ethankey5805 please tell me you erfly6 firmware version and elrs version ? Are u using jumper aion elrs module?

My question is: Can you still connect to flysky receivers after flashing the transmitter? I would still like to use my old receiver on my RC Plane but ELRS on my Quads.

@AlbertKimTV

Жыл бұрын

I think so but I never tested that.

OMG very cool. If I have the Flysky I6S with touch screen Can I do the Flash ?

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, there is no solution yet for that model. If I find firmware that works I'll post a new video.

Wait, what's the elrs module on the back? Is that needed?

@AlbertKimTV

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it is required.

well someone have to make fs-i6s version

Hopefully I'll never escape 🔥🔥

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

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Hi .i have on my rc boat an andruino progect for gps telemetry so i send by i bus on flysky i6 the data. Can i connect tha hc-05 to transmitter board to have it on my phone to telemetry app??if yes how to connect hc-05?

@AlbertKimTV

2 ай бұрын

Sorry, I have no idea. I would ask the developers via the link in the description.

Hi I am getting could not find cfi compliant flash device failed to auto program target Any fix to this error ???

@AlbertKimTV

Жыл бұрын

I have no idea.

Ho can I use ELRS and OPEN TX on my Flysky I6s touch screen?

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, there is no solution yet for that model. If I find firmware that works I'll post a new video.

Can I use the original Flysky USB connector to flash this firmware?

@AlbertKimTV

Жыл бұрын

I don't think so but you can ask the developers. They know more than me.

@zafosinferno888

Жыл бұрын

@@AlbertKimTV Thank you. An other question that i don't know if you mentioned it. Does the radio retain compatibility with the original Flysky receivers or does it because ExpressLRS only?

Does the i6x version of opentx work on i6s?

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

No

Are save for long range, how far can fly ?

@AlbertKimTV

6 ай бұрын

Info about that is here... www.expresslrs.org/info/long-range/

Lets say I was trying to get this for ELRS... what next? I came across some things that indacated I needed a external module, then other things said it was internal. So I am confused looll expescialy since this isnt on the list on ELRS setup thing (the download software for elrs)

@AlbertKimTV

7 күн бұрын

I would not recommend this idea for you.

@MasterM12345

7 күн бұрын

@@AlbertKimTV ight, my next best is just scrap the old controller and get a new one. Thanks anyway!

@AlbertKimTV

7 күн бұрын

@@MasterM12345 Yes, that would be a lot easier than this.

How about the max range?

@AlbertKimTV

Жыл бұрын

That depends on the power output of the transmitter module you use. If you use one of the 1W modules, the range could be as much as 50KM or a lot more.

What's the difference between i6 and i6x

@AlbertKimTV

8 ай бұрын

The internal chipset is newer and more powerful on the i6x.

Hi, I'd like to carry out this procedure on my i6 but I'm being told by an expert that it will have degraded functionality compared to native ELRS because sticks will have reduced sensitivity, high latency and because the ELRS will be OpenTX vs EdgeTX, lacks ELRS lua and is otherwise antiquated. I just need RSSI and a more reliable signal than the proprietary FS i6 one, I don't need cushy hall modules or extra functionality. I don't want to throw money at the latest ELRS iteration if I don't need it to achieve my objectives. The premise of my question is to find the cheapest way to achieve my goals.

@AlbertKimTV

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, this is a hack with some downsides but I think those you listed might be somewhat exaggerated. If you need this for high-end competitive racing, spend the money on a real setup. If you just need something to casually fly, this setup is adequate but I don't know what your objectives are specifically so I can't be the best judge of that.

I had cover this mod on my channel too. But I'm still using the "old" firmware which is modified one that compatible with ELRS v1 & v2.0.1. :)

@AlbertKimTV

2 жыл бұрын

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