Defently thinking about getting this radio, thanks for answering the questions 👍🏻

Thanks for answering the questions! In regards to the grid you mentioned on the Radiomaster touchscreen, I found that that’s actually a screen protector that’s touched around the edges. I removed the screen protector and the screen is now completely clear and the touchscreen still works. I then cut a phone screen protector to size and it looks just like a phone screen. Thanks!

Great info man. Getting mine in the mail tomorrow!

Thank you for answering the questions and adding timecodes. I know it comes down to individual requirements but it looks like the Radiomaster has the better feature set.

Thanks Lee, your honest reviews will definitely leave me stickIng with my trusty X9D+ with crossfire micro, Tango-2 and Futaba 18SZ with crossfire long range. Though of late my Tango 2 has become my go to for all my FPV Wings. Maybe when either RadioMaster or Jumper have touch screen one of them may replace my X9D+ until then no thank you.

Thanks for the answer , keep up the good work , big fan ...

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :D

Many thanks for all the very straight answers. Cant believe that this is their latest and greatest but you have to take the battery out to charge it, seems very "toy shop" to me, I will be cancelling my preorder.

Pretty interesting, Lee! Thanks a lot! 😊 Well, for me the Radiomaster is looking much more attractive right now... But we'll see. Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

Great video thank u.

Great video as usual. I would like more information on the "32 channels (depending on the receiver)". I am planning on a robot build and was going to use my T16 for it, but I may need 18 or more channels to get everything I want. I was going to try some work arounds that may not work, but if there is a TX RX combo that could get me 32 channels that would be great, and worth a new TX. Most people don't actually care about that many, so no one is talking about it.

since i have a lot of drones with various protocol, i would choose jumper T18 but not the pro but the T18 lite. The lite version has external 2.4g antenna(pro has internal). and if i want the long range then i simply add the crossfire module which is far better.

Hall effect used to connote quality but now just refers to function. Going by my TX16s, if you are an old school Frsky owner, you may expect more out of the gimbals. Not sure what Jumper are like. If you never owned a good set of the old school hall effect, you won't know the difference. And yes TX16s is a budget radio, but some may expect more when they hear hall effect.

I heard there's no support for crsfshot, can I use xfire when mine is delivered, or wait for openTX 2.4? I really enjoy your videos.

I know I'm a few days late, but I would love to know if you have any experience with flashing new firmware on the Multi Protocol module? Are all features of the R9 protocol available? Any issues with Telemetry?

I took the settle back option.

So can you tighten the gimbal tension without removing the back of the radio? I watched a video of the t16 where it’s certain screws tpu just have to loosen?

What about range of the compact 2.4ghz antenna?

I really find it interesting how jumper sells an unfinished product and then sells the upgrades later on...It supposed to have a touchscreen already in and have the charging too. Like on the T16 they will probably be selling a charging circuit and touch screen later on...

@calibermix8159

4 жыл бұрын

True but the touch screen is not functional as of now so I would accept it as an optional upgrade Although the charging port is mandatory and I highly doubt they will be selling it later on.

I decided to place an order for the radio. I don’t have any experience with 18650 batteries and I see you can have flat top or button top versions, what are the correct ones for it’s battery holder ? Thanks

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

Flat top is fine when the battery holder is side by side as there are spring terminals/pads at either end..

Thank you for your video. I got mine delivered on the 11th June and I feel there is more to be said about this radio, you may not have experienced any of this yourself. I had issues with the menu wheel, you mentioned an update, maybe this fixed it for you, a number of people have reported this. I've had to swap out the SD card, like others, just started to fail on writing data from the computer. Companion doesn't want to talk to this unit, seemingly a new version will be out but it's not even listed in the radio dropdown as yet and fails to read / write models as I would have preferred to migrate the models from my trusted Taranis, rather than go through the pain of setting each one up manually. Have you had any of these issues on your version?

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

All the issues are in the video. I've heard of the SD card issue but using a smaller card (1Gb) seems to fix it. Shame that production units are being shipped with these issues...

I’ve got a radiomaster tx16s on preorder, I’m sure that I’ve made the right choice, as it seems to be a bit higher quality and it was cheaper. I think that I now know why the partners separated, obviously the guy who owns radiomaster wanted better quality and was willing to go that bit further in that regard. Plus the internal transmitter is going to make it vital as to how the receiver is set up on the aircraft, and the aerial for the R9 is a bit of a compromise really. Besides which if I want R9 I’d get a module to fit in the back of the transmitter, already have a crossfire module and aircraft with that receiver, but for the cheaper price I’d be happy to get a few R9 receivers for some models if I wanted long range at a cheaper price.

@calibermix8159

4 жыл бұрын

David Reynolds I don't think the RM is of better quality, the hardware components are insanely cheap but they just wanted to make something functional and trouble free right out the box without too many complaints. Jumper on the other hand does not even reply to their customers.

Should I try to get jumper to exchange my defective t16 to this? I only fiddled with my T16 three times, set it up for a two Chanel glider, never bound it, never flew it. Being kinda taken over/overwhelmed by all the possibilities in open tx... I set it aside (as a newbie I've only ever programmed a hitec aurora 9 and Orx 4ch radio). But, after it sitting in its box for a while after that, covid-19 and all that, I took it with to the field to show, and it didn't work... Is that only the ribbon cables do you think? I got the pro version, ordered in December last... Wrote jumper to get the improved ribbon cables that they are working on. But, do you think this will be a fix to a radio that on power up gives switch alerts that are not true and to malfunctioning buttons and switches. Can't even set up a model nor choose one now... Whats you penny of thought on this?

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

I'd contact the place you got it from to see what they can do to take it back.. Best of luck

I have recently found your channel, and very good it is too. I used to fly model helicopters and subsequently moved on to DJI phantoms when they first came out. I am very interested in moving into fixed wing with the ambition of making a tool for mapping/photogrammetry with a great deal of automation. Considering I have not used anything outside a DJI control system for years, what out of all the radios that you are presented with would you recommend please, considering my last radio was a JR 3810.

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

Check out the 'Kit Picks 2020' video in the 'Reviews' playlist. It's not public yet but had all of the radios I'd suggest in there.. Hope that helps...

It doesn't seem to be an option in Companion? Is there a version out for it yet. I downloaded the latest but only the T16 Pro v2 is selectable.

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

It looks like support will be added in 2.3.10...

Does anyone know if the internal charging mod from the t16 works on the t18?

Does the model you have, have any ribbon cables? Another reviewer showed a ribbon cable inside. Oscar Liang showed the regular non-pro as having no ribbon cables so now I'm confused lol. Great review as always, thanks

@Painless360

3 жыл бұрын

See my first look video where I opened it up.. Happy flying

So are these fancy new gimbals brushed or Hall effect? If they’re brushed then how long will they last before they wear out?

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

Years with care. I cannot feel any difference myself so I'd go with the hall effect.. best of luck

Can I ask is there a way in open TX to use the lipo voltage sensor ( frsky) globally on all my aircraft without having to type in everytime ?. Thanks for any reply.

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

I don't understand what you're asking? Can you elaborate?

I see a replacement scroll wheel being sold for the T-16 for $2. Is that perhaps the "improved" (metal bearing?) scroll wheel mentioned in the video? And of course not sure that even if it IS the "improved" scroll wheel, if it'll also work in the T-18. Thanks...

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

The original T16 had a weak point in the scroll wheel. I've heard reports that the new wheel on the T18 also has issues (like the ones I saw in the video).

So for me the Lite version would be the one to get. External 2.4ghz vs the internal antenna and especially crossfire users will want the Lite. No internal charging for me would be an easy kill by just transferring the Bob's battery kit from my T16 to the T18 but that's something I honestly shouldn't have to be doing... And no touchscreen for when OTX 2.4 launches... This radio is not an upgrade if your T16 is still working fine like mine is. The Radiomaster has everything ready to go out of the box, has the internal charging and more options. And I'm only considering ditching my T16 to pre-empt any ribbon cables issues I might have while flying. I don't need to lose a $$$ model because a ribbon quit when my gear was up...

In your opinion, is the tx16s better or the T18. I suppose that this is a difficult question to answer after having the radio only for a couple of days, so are you planning a video like that any time soon? Very informative video as usual. Thank you.

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

There are a few key differences that I think will make pilots choose one over the other. I've a video coming that covers it and which one is a better fit for me personally.. Stay tuned

@aniketakabir1572

4 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 Thank you so much. I really appreciate the fact that you read the comments and reply.

@andrewbt87

4 жыл бұрын

they are differences but still the tx16s is superior and cheaper , the T18 PRO doesn't have hall gimbals, no charging, no touch screen, and for now the T18 is running a modified version of OpenTX and no Companion support to copy over models, the grid on the Radiomaster is a protection film from I saw.

Hi Lee, I've used a very expensive TX with touch screen down the patch and it wasn't a very pleasant experience. Buttons work for me but that's my choice. Also I know a lot has been made of charging the batteries within the TX but is it really a good idea to charge any form of Lithium battery in a TX. I know that some of the top end TX's use this but if I wouldn't do it in a model, would I do it in any device. For me no, but that's my choice. For a multi cell Lithium battery I have a proper balance charger which I use with a full isolation environment.

@scottyd035ntknow

4 жыл бұрын

Bob's battery kit comes with a 2S balance charger built right in and the circuitry is totally separate from the radio. Have one in my T16 and it works awesome.

Seems like the only real improvement over the T16 is no ribbon cables . 1 step forward 2 steps back IMO . Pretty lights just run the battery down quicker and most people use crossfire so R9 don't add much .

@TechVerified2K

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you 100%, only thing is I do use R9 just because I dont really care for crossfire personally. It's been working for me and I have all my rigs with R9, that is a plus one for me, not having to use a module. The exclusion of the USB charging dock is a big step back for me. I(we) spent the xtra money on the t16 to get that feature only to be removed again....what?!??!. Major gripe about this whole situation is that the "touch screen" was used as 1 of the major marketing for this, reserved feature blah blah blah. Future upgrade option for touch screen, feature not included is what it should have said. it was implied that it was included reserved feature and disabled until opentx supports it. I am highly considering the radiomaster now over this because I dont have to purchase anything else for it. I for one would love touch screen once its supported. 129.99 vs 159.99 could become 250 per say after all the mods for the features they initially mentioned. I am little bitter about this. lol.

@TechVerified2K

4 жыл бұрын

btw thanks for clarifying this for us @ painless360

For me the RadioMasterTX16s looks and sounds the better option out of any of the radios at the moment

Question? Is the T18 (and RadiomasterT16S) FCC compliant? Excellent information here and I appreciate it.

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

FCC conformity and compliance details on the RadioMaster website, not sure about Jumper...

@propsoff

4 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 Thank you.

My Jumper T16 pro charges through the USB-C port on the top. I'm surprised that they got rid of that feature on the T18. What a shame.

@scottyd035ntknow

4 жыл бұрын

Its because the circuitry can't support more than 500ma. Ppl with 1A and 2A chargers are frying them. Why I never bothered to upgrade my V1 with the miniUSB.

after coming back into RC after 10 years, I just purchased a T16..... I have no problem in getting rid of it but would you recommend buying a t18 as my one and only radio? I don't really want to make two mistakes! :) Thanks in advance

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

Check out my Kit Picks 2020 video from a few weeks ago. My picks would be a modern Taranis, QX7 or RadioMaster..

Hi Lee, have Jumper or Radiomaster given you any indication as to when they will be available in the UK? Seems the T18 Pro has arrived in the US before Europe (ironic really as the US is in a political war with China). Good to see you have links to Jumper, thanks for the videos and reviews, good, concise and informative work.

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

First shipments of the Radiomaster sold out and many resellers are waiting for the second shipments to arrive.. your local shop should have up to date ETAs...

@jjroots1436

4 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 Thanks for getting back on this Lee. My dealer is still saying mid May! I suppose a wee apocalypse is reason enough for a short delay. Sure is better than any excuse I ever had for not delivering on time 🙄

Will this radio support all Frsky receivers ?.. TIA

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

Everything but Archer..

I have to admit that I find the execution by jumper to be somewhat lackluster. They already did this once and appear to have only learned that they can half-ass a product for release and then sell "upgrades" to people to do what the radio should have been able to do from the beginning. It seems like radiomaster while not perfect either is much better at putting useful features into their product and adding value over adding things people don't want and missing basic features. I fully expect them to follow the same path they did with the t16 at this point and release a charging circuit etc that anyone who buys now will have to pay to upgrade to without changing the radio price. It just means they are basically charging you a tax to buy their product early

@calibermix8159

4 жыл бұрын

That's the main reason for the divorce between Jumper and Radiomaster boss. Now check out the number of pre-order on BG for Jumper and RadioMaster, it's as different as day and night

@pksteffen

4 жыл бұрын

Don't think Radiomaster is a whole hell of a lot better. Mine arrived with a non functional scroll wheel. Overall quality is okay but budget in my opinion. A good first radio, yes. A replacement for a good radio you already have, MEH.

Hi, currently i use a x-lite pro as it is so small and handy for transportation... Could you state the outer dimensions of the carry case when the transmitter is inside?

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean. The case is the same size with or without the radio inside...

@floriangaller6293

4 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 sometimes the case gets a little bit bigger when the radio is inside... Can you provide the actual size in mm or inch?

do you like this radio more then the radiomaster tx16s ?

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of R9m... ;)

I look at this and want the lite version for it's better (for me) options.. but then I think the RadioMaster could or should be the better choice... but there's something about this radio (lite version) that I somehow prefer.. I just can't pinpoint what it is. Would I regret buying a new radio that I really only want versus need? I don't even look at it while flying, it's purely a tool so maybe I should just wait until my X9D dies (or even just it's battery dies...lol)

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

If you're not bothered about the 5in1 then the RadioMaster may be a better choice..

Can you run the inav lua scripts?

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

Yes you can..

Originally, I pre-ordered this radio and was super excited to get the radio thinking that it would at least have USB charging and the higher resolution touch screen built in even if it wasn’t active. I guess I assumed that they would reduce the resolution in software or something until it gets supported by opentx. Also, I am also not too impressed by the Pro’s gimbals either. I am super disappointed in jumper for not clearly stating that the versions we would get would have to be upgraded with a new panel to get the full resolution screen. I would not mind paying a bit more now for the higher resolution touch screen even if it wouldn’t be active until later firmware. I ended up canceling my preorder as a result of this and am extremely disappointed.

Are access receivers supported?

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

Not yet..

does it support dragonlink?

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

No idea. It's got all of the usual protocols for the JR bay so possibly..

You forgot the most important question! If you had no Opentx radio right now, would you pick the Radiomaster t16 or the jumper t18?

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of R9M.... ;)

@pjpankras

4 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 yes, I'm a crossfire user.. I've seen enough I'm going to get the Radiomaster T16 , Thanx for the videos!

Excellent quick fire information thanks. So TX16S or T18? (Joke question, you dont have to answer that)

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned..

Painless360 what a shame it cannot be charged via USB port... everything else seems quite good for the price.

@calibermix8159

4 жыл бұрын

@@valentin.kompatscher Yes it's sad but the T16 charging circuit had some weird issues. if they are unable to make a balance-charge circuitry they could have just made the charging circuit at least.

Can I copy my models from T16 to T18 yet?

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

Not easily until companion supports it..

How to charge the batterries please help me.

@Painless360

2 жыл бұрын

I remove them and charge them in a stand-alone charger here..

Why is everyone selling these radios saying they do not support crsf if you look at rdq it specifically states no crsf because of working voltage

Those are the 12 questions? How about how to use the radio for first time users?

@Painless360

3 жыл бұрын

Check out my playlists on the channel. All of these radios use Opentx so works the same.. Best of luck

Painless360 you have not shown how good the speaker audio in this radio is. ¿Is it really Hifi sound quality ?

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say HiFi quality. It's nice and loud but super high quality would be very impressive out if such a small speaker...Happy flying

@calibermix8159

4 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 Another question for the next video review. ¿what about the stick throw? I have heard complaints about Radiomaster gimbals throw being too long so I want you to compare it to the new gimbals of the Lite version.

Sooo... TX16S or Jumper 18?

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

Boils down to a few things for me. Touchscreen? R9 support? Ergonomics and external 2.4g antenna... Happy flying

@BlacksheepMediaNZ

4 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 so you are saying. If you want to go tbs and a touch screen is a meh then 18?

Jumper seem to have dropped the ball. No internal charging, no touchscreen and why would anyone want R9 built in and have an internal 2.4ghz antenna. I'll be sticking with my qx7 and x9d. One question though Lee. Have you got any idea on battery life for the the radiomaster.

@Rapsaj

4 жыл бұрын

I preordered this radio to upgrade from my Taranis x9d+ and was super excited but after seeing this I was pretty disappointed and cancelled my preorder.

As I just burned 2 USB-C charging board for my jumper t16v2 I think that jumper get back and removed them as they are unreliable for now and are worst than just asking people to charge externally.

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

I would never charge batteries inside the radio. It would be sad enough to have a batttery fail never mind take the radio with it... happy flying

By the time i pre order it. the new T20 will be out lol

The Roller button has not improved in the Production models, it's actually one of the biggest issues. It always jumps 2 lines, so you have to kinda roll half a click to get your selection, which is really annoying.

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

Oh dear, that's disappointing to hear...

Thanks for the comprehensive update. I can't believe that there is no direct charging. This is a must for me as the battery case is a right faff removing and charging etc. Still would like to know if the crossfire module can be removed with the 5-1. We shall see.

My T18Pro doesn't bind with a Jumper R1F. Flash this, flash that. No luck.

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

FCC or LBT?

@cfanyu6422

4 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 I tried to flash both, but it was "refused". I have the original firmware, and I have the original multiplex software. Both are as of June this year.

@cfanyu6422

4 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 the instuctions only mentions D16 mode.

@Painless360

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure. I've not used that RX. Most common bind issues are due tor wrong LBT/FCC firmware or upgrading one piece to ACCST 2.x....Best of luck

Produced in the same factory, Jumpers backdoor to Bangood sales.

Radiomaster is a budget radio as per the price. Don't be fooled thinking it is great. It's not, it's okay for the price.

Come one, what is the sense of this "updated radio"??? Bad scroll, misleading name T18 with 16 channel 😆, misleading info about display, misleading info about charging...what the hell, not excellent 2.4ghz range, good quality gimbal sensor proposed as hi-end quality....cheap sliders, cheap frontal potentiometers. Why you should buy this radio? Frontal carbon look for a perfect chinese style....that's so ridiculous