joshua bardwell ..the linus tech tips of fpv..that drop at the start even made me hold my breath lmao

@abnormallynormal8823

4 жыл бұрын

Linus Drop Tips FTFY

@echaitea

4 жыл бұрын

The resemblance is striking.

@runforestrunfpv4354

4 жыл бұрын

In the spirit of Linustechtips. I wanna see 1 radio and 7 binded kwads in motion.

@gautamkrishna7421

4 жыл бұрын

Runforestrun FPV rotor riot did that with two I think

@digiblurDIY

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure I would insult Joshua like that.

Just confirmed my thoughts as iv gone for the radiomaster tx16s with the crossfire module and ordered it a few days ago. Nice one Joshua great informative videos 👍🏻

I appreciate all your hard work on these long videos

Great review / test. I've pre-ordered the Radiomaster, excited to get it.

Great info Joshua. Always nice to see what you think about the systems and radios.

decided to pause after the intro and thank you so much for this video. I want one of these radios but haven't purchased a T16 or the like yet. So this video is for me! Thank you

Thank you JB I will be purchasing a radio king after watching this and your tx16s review . You have been a tremendous aid in getting me interested in this amazing hobby and the confidence to go into it after learning. Thank you!

Unless I misunderstood, you seemed to imply that the RDC encoders were pots. Encoders are not pots, they typically put out a quadrature pair of squarewave signals (ie two signals 90 degrees out of phase) from which - ignoring how it is done - you can detect movement and direction. Quadrature encoders are used in lots of equipment. If the resolution is good enough, they should be more consistent than an inherently analogue hall effect system. However quadrature signals do not give absolute position on their own, they just tell you how far you have moved and in which direction. Printers that used to use quadrature carriage position sensors used to drive the carriage to an end stop at startup to get absolute position ("ah, that's where I am") and then use the encoder for relative movement after that. You can also get some types of digital sensor that put out absolute position. The real question is - are they contactless? Some encoders are optical and contactless, some have mechanical contacting wipers. If contacting, they they would have wear out / dirt and poor contact issues like pots. Optical, being contactless, should not have wear out issues, but of course sufficient dirt / dust build up can block the optical sensor transmission.

Thanks for this comparison! You literally touched on every one of my concerns. You also went in depth on the R9M vs 5in1 power differences. Again, that was the one issue I haven't seen others mention. So, in a nutshell, you nailed it!

@rockcityfpv9117

4 жыл бұрын

That is what I was waiting for also ... at 300mhz there is no point getting this ... I assumed wrong and thought it would also support 1ghz and not having telemetry is a big problem for me.

I'm completely new to the hobby and was looking around for my first radio. I have been researching everything I can about the hobby. I've read/ watched so many reviews on radios that I feel like I should be an expert by now. I ordered the radiomaster 2 days ago and came across this video just today. I was excited to see that the conclusions I had come to were validated. Phew! Great job on the comparisons of these radios. I'm not gonna pretend I understood everything you said (yup noob), but it was incredibly helpful. Buy the way any recommendations on a micro BNF. Sadly I'm still on Sim.

A great and timely review I’m waiting for! Just ordered a tx16s😁

Joshua as usual you never fail to educate me in a entertaining way! love the Baby plug at the end! lol Today i learned somthing.

I placed my pre-order for the TX16S about 2 weeks ago from Banggood and was hoping the T18 reviews would drop in time for me to have a chance to reconsider before it shipped. Yours covered all the ground I was hoping for fantastically and certianly puts a nail in the coffin for the T18. Cheers!

Yes! Finally backlit switch labels. It'll really help out when I'm grinding Global Variables in the dark.

Some people go to the gym for some exercise; Joshua Bardwell does radio testing. Thank you by the way! Just received my TH2 yesterday, and I am already hooked to FPV flying, thanks to all your super interesting videos (and yes, Ive watched like what feels like all your videos- even before ordering my whoop!)!

Just bought the RadioMaster + CrossFire bundle and can't wait to get it. I've wanted to make the jump to CrossFire for a while and feel this radio will last me a long time. Comes in at the same price as the highest T18 so it was an easy dicision for me.

I had no idea who you were yesterday but holly shit are you an incredible teacher/speaker. I strive to be as good as you at making videos one day

loved your range test!! I've seen so many range tests were people fly and then crash drones as they run out of juice trying to get home. keep the receiver fixed.... then walk/drive away. = smart.

I have the Jumper T16 Pro and works great. I cant get a new radio every couple of months like you Joshua. I had a Spektrum Dx6 for many years but wanted something that did all protocols and along came Jumper had an 8sg, too small upgraded to T16 pro, changed to carbon face plate, awesome radio does all my planes and quads, added TBS Crossfire even better, Gimballs are very precise as well.

Awesome review! It would be interesting to see a range test comparing the TBS Crossfire micro module that can be bundled with the tx16s vs the internal r9m module in the t18 because the price of the tx16s with crossfire micro is the same as the t18 pro

Thank you for the review. Much appreciated.

Loving the last scenes in the videos!

I have the TX16S and it's great. Highly recommend it.

@BBFPV

4 жыл бұрын

Did you test 2.3.9, on telemetry i have only a few sensors. Curr and amp is gone, voltage and angle are corrupt. GPS FM RSSI works.

@sjorsnabben3832

4 жыл бұрын

I have it to it works amazing and is easy to use

@asennad

4 жыл бұрын

I'm a bit pissed how Joshua ( and to be fair others ) praised the T16 for the last few months and now it's old news. Gotta buy the latest and greatest. I've just started using mine as my flying field just opened up after covid. I love it. Did the upgrades. Fixed the issue with the ribbon cable. I'm keeping mine.

@SCFPV

4 жыл бұрын

@@asennad It happens with a lot of reviewers really, but Joshua is usually more upfront and straightforward with it. I don't think he ever said the T-16 was a bad radio, just the TX-16S is a better radio at a lower price point. He's definitely right about the Jumper T-16 having terrible 2.4g range. I use my Jumper T-16 pro primarily as my daily flyer, but have recently been thinking about switching back to my FrSky QX-7S because of the constant low, and critical RF signal warnings and failsafes I've been experiencing with my Jumper T-16pro lately. In the end, if you're happy with what you have, don't sweat it, and Happy Flying, but I think what Joshua is really saying, is that if someone's in the market for a radio right now, the RasdioMaster TX-16 would be the better value for what you get. Keep in mind, that the TX-16S wasn't around when he praised the Jumper T-16 or Pro, so of course opinions change when newer a better things become available.

@Fili_42

4 жыл бұрын

I pre-ordered the Radiomaster TX16S within the first 20 pre-orders, got the first batch of it, and I am still very happy with it, did not noticed any problems... Except for the speaker, which is not as loud as expected....

Thanks for the reviews. As soon as I saw the TX18 had only an internal 2.4ghz antenna, and to a lesser extent no touchscreen or internal charging...I pre-ordered a TX16S! (From affiliate link). I’m excited to move up from a Taranis QX7S. Thanks!

@johnsmith-oh2xo

2 жыл бұрын

Idk why you guy's keep saying the t18 has no touch screen my t18 pro has one and it work's if you flash it to EdgeTX i use it everyday way better than OpenTX.....

I was waiting for that comparsion, and here it comes :D You definitely dissolved my doubts about tx16s. Maybe t18 is in fact released to soon, and Jumper's way of potential future upgrades.. Well , i'm not buying it at all. The radiomaster is more versatile and more "polished" despite the lack of r9 protocol , in my opinion . And that's what i'm gonna buy. Thanx JB

@Chris-xo2rq

4 жыл бұрын

...and R9 is not even a feature, it's a liability, crossfire is better in every way

I flew RC in the early 2000s and used JR 10X radios for airplanes and for helies. They cost $995! The price had dropped and the capabilities vastly improved! Good to be alive. lol

@Evilroco

3 жыл бұрын

Great radios I keep one for my legacy fixed wings and a couple of Futaba T9ch for my Helis ,I'd say the quality of build is better on those older high end TX's much better in the hand than any of my newer kit, Radiomaster included but you did have to have better knowledge to make best use of them. Great times to be alive and enjoying the hobby!

How did you not edit in a "Oh we got a jumper!" line?

Bought the Radiomaster TX16S. Got too frustrated with my Taranis qx7 . And I’m going with crossfire. I know where You live now too. Lol Always wondered where You were. Thanks again for all the knowledge You share. Rudy in Moncton NB, Cnd.👋🚀

thank you for the info, this made me decide on the radiomaster since the jumper t18 has worse range.

Hey Josh, cool little guy, he's gonna teach you something... lol.. Just ordered Ribbon cables for my Jumper T16 Pro V2 from Heli-Nation. Cheers to you and your family!

I just picked up a Tango 2- and love it.

Lol best opening ever! Thank you for this comparison video it really helped me decide which radio to buy to replace my Taranis in the future (radiomaster!). Although I like the T18 and it's Night Rider lights.

Hi Josh Great video and review of the Jumper T18 and Radiomaster TX16 features and if I was starting out these radios are the best way to get into the Hobby. Thanks again for the video and review.

Yep. Been keeping my eye on that RadioMaster for some time before the general populous became mostly aware of this option. The name has a bit of old timey nostalgia for me on my favorite weekend brick and mortar place that is hard to find anymore for my electronic parts, supplies, and learning. They deliver on that front besides all the features I'm keen too. Keeping my ear to the ground about the other entities thwarting a belligerent swagger pretty much seals the deal for me and a reputable company I like has embraced this radio as well with their long rage options. It's only natural after the homework I've done for the future upgrades I've planned.

I was leaning towards the Radiomaster T16S already but wasn't 100% sure. You covered the Pro's and Con's very well, settled it completely and I have no doubts now.. Not sure if it will outlast my faultless Taranis but the T16S +Crossfire is intended to take over main duties from my X9D+.. which I will keep as a great backup Tx. Thanks Joshua

"500 is closer to 300 than 100" Bro...

@jbwebst

3 жыл бұрын

ROTFLMAO!

@aidanfarley9566

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think he meant like in terms of higher output power but I was scratching my head at that for a couple seconds.

@arwo1143

3 жыл бұрын

I think he misspoke here.... I think that thing goes from 300mw with internal power to 1w

@DKNguyen3.1415

3 ай бұрын

In his defense, 500 is only 160% away from 300, while 300 is 300% away from 100!

I was trying to decide between the 2 and was waiting for this review... but then the DJI sale happened, sooooo... basically now I'm waiting 2 months for that to arrive from China! 😆 good review though Joshua! I may end up getting tx16s at some point anyway, if i really hate the DJI radio or just fancy running Crossfire!

thanks JB I have now ordered the t16s with crossfire, sounds like its better than t18 for sure, keep making informative videos, thanks

Well. Just cancelled my order for T18 pro and put in the order for TX16S with TBS module. Literally a day before they start shipping. Thanks Bardwell!

@Infinite_Ouroboros

3 жыл бұрын

4 months later... Absolutely no regrets getting this over the jumper. Radiomaster just released a CNC upgrade kit and I just ordered the red kit. Can't wait to make this amazing radio that much better.

I have looked forward to this video.

8:40 that explains why my first drone, which I flew next to a field with a cell tower, went haywire the moment I flew a few meters away from me. Back than I though that was some issue with the build.

Great review. Thanks

Hey thanks for your videos man. I think it’s time for me to try this chit.

Thanks for the review I’d also mention about: - foldable handle on t18 (quite nice) - nice box/case that tx16s comes in (if it had a handle and a little lock it would be super cool) - an additional “back” button on tx16s for me it’s a pretty big thing. Lack of going “back” on t16,t18 was a big pain for me when navigating through the menu. Here on radiomaster it’s been resolved but for some reason no one talks about it- so is it only me? If there is a page up button there should be a page down and they’ve done it finally. That row of buttons should be labeled more clearly (letters painted) as they are pretty invisible and you have to go by a memory.

@SparkyInCali

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe nobody has mentioned that because holding the page button on all the other opentx radios does page back.

Love how you exacerbate the battery rattle in the beginning LOL

Great blog bro 👍🏽

Love the baby section at the end! Can you swap the gimbals from the Tx18 to the Tx16? Also what is the gimbal throw? I know the Tx16 has shorter throw then the Tx16s.

Good thing you have the replacement 😀

Reasonable value either way. Jumper support has been great, firmware updates work, and my set of new T16 ribbon cables came in yesterday from defianceRC. Only paid to ship. I would like to see a flight test that concentrated on the gimbals to compare curves and feel. The latest Jumper T12 is also worthy.

I reserved the Radiomaster TX16S with hall sensors and when I saw the Jumper T18 I was not sure if I made a good choice but after seeing this video I am clear, I will stay with the Radiomaster. Thank you. 👍👍👍👍

Nice flick of the wrist, there Joshua! ;-) I DID learn something..

I really like how your are including drop testing in your gamut of stress conditions for radios. Maybe a shootout for highest drop survivability and functionality ;-). ?

The trucks going down the road reminded me of Pet Semetery 😂

@kudalkarshadab

4 жыл бұрын

Lol.so true

I applaud you speaking out and warning people about FrSky making firmware harder to get.

@GBoniFPV

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure what I talking about, i went to frsky website and all the Accs firmware were still available.

PRO TIP: If you are wanting a buttery smooth throttle, slide a piece of silicone fuel tubing over the metal tension bar slider on the throttle gimbal. Once you have done this get some oil (Micro Mist oil is what I use but anything will work really) and apply it to the side of the tubing that's contacting the gimbal itself then move up and down until oil is spread throughout the entire throttle range to which you will need to adjust the screws top/bottom that attach the slider bar to the radio itself. This MOD is so buttery smooth it can make a shitty gimbal feel better than a futaba gimbal. I use a DX9 and it made a huge difference because mine would stick with minimal throttle movement before 👍🏻

I just bought a T18 and I am able to get it to connect to the computer in usb mode. however companion will not see it. the version on the Tx is 2.4.8 and the companion version is 2.4.9. would the version difference still cause me not to be able to connect? I don't believe there is a opentx 2.4.9 for the t18 yet.

Hi Joshua, Thank you for your video support. You tested the range of both transmitters. Some say that LBT EU has a much smaller range than the FCC mode. I have a radiomaster TX 16S with several X8R FrSky receivers. Has this LBT EU or FCC mode any influence on the range?

There is ACCST Firmware for the Access R9M module. You can get a bundle with module, super 8 antenna ($10) and an R9 MM ($24) for $52. So the module isn't much more then the $10 and you are getting 1W. You forgot to mention the SD card slot of the T18.

Joshua you should try putting a standard crossfire antenna on the t-18 pro and check the range in comparison to the crappy little 915mhz antenna that comes with the t18. You can't coil up the antenna in a short little coil and expect to get as good performance as a straight antenna. Also just wanted to say I have been using the r9m system since it came out with absolutely no problem s

Great review. Hard to find good reviews like this. Kudos. Have been throwing up between Paladin PL18 and the Radiomaster TX16 - The Paladin looks amazing, but hard to justify the cost difference. Curious to know if you have an opinion on the two compared to each other. On paper, it seems the Radiomaster still has it (bang for buck) due to OpenTX, multi-module and the huge price difference.

Thanks Joshua. I'll buy the radiomaster.

LOL. At 23:30 you called the Radiomaster the "Jumper TX16S".

Me, I went for the Jumper with the special gimbals and after a short period of using them I replaced them with standard hall-effect gimbals. As for the TX module being problematic.. well I use ELRS all round and the support for ELRS on 900MHz is coming to the 5in1 module so... RiP R9 :D

Is it possible to set up ground based sub-stations at the dips and valleys to maintain signal and telemetry.. Like ping the connection back to the radio (Where we'd normally lose control or video) if we aren't in LOS(line-of-sight) .. Like an antennae wired to a solar panel.. Yadda yadda.. Yadda.. Just to maintain that range consistently

Is there any information about the battery runtime of T16 / T18 / TX16s ? FrSky X9d runs kinda 2 Weeks Horus X10 kinda 4 hours. What about the T16/18/TX16? More X9D like or more Horus like?

What were we doing without you JB? I learned so much about betaflight and stuff from your videos...

I loved frsky when I first got into the hobby. I've since learned of their business practices and despise them. I've converted everything to crossfire. I still run my taranis until I get my hands on a tango2. I personally wouldn't run R9 if it was $20 cheaper and they gave me a handful of receivers.

Had to watch you drop the radio again 😂

thank you so much

I have the Radio Master TX 16S and I am delighted with it, it is a beautiful radio, easy to configure, color screen and multi-protocol. What else can you say on a radio? The rest would only be to investigate defects to try to dirty what the radio is. It is a fantastic radio, I am fascinated with it, I have not had a problem with it.

Hi Joshua, Thanks for sharing Your videos - I really enjoy them. "Unfortunately" I've ordered the Jumper T18PRO but I'm starting to regret my decision as I fly 2,4Ghz in fixed winged planes. Do You know the actual range test of the 2,4 Ghz in an open unblocked environment, ie normal and unblocked airspace? I need to trust this Tx with my $5.000 planes.... It would be nice to be confident before I maiden this Tx ;) Have a great day and keep sharing - I'm learning a lot. Regards Kim

Thanks the bear fits good. i Love Your Videos.

Hello Joshua, Does Pixhawk support motor Fail-safe? If yes, which version to use? If no, which is good Flight Controller? I knew Naza-M2 support motor Fail-safe(correct me if I am wrong), but its close code, so I am avoiding it as long I have alternate FC.

JB is one of (if not the) best youtuber(s) out there. You can tell He works hard to bring us the most educated, well rounded opinions and product facts. Thanks for what you do, Joshua.

To be fair, I recently had to open up my Taranis X9D because the wires to the gimbals had frayed and some even had broken loose inside. Solder and hot glue and we're back at it, but if this happened midair, rather than on a simulator, my quad would have gone full yaw at various ranges in my throttle. Really dangerous problem.

Hey josh thank you for your vids question I have t 18 I had drones on it and I had flown with it before but today I lost all my drones and I as at calibration screen when I Powerd it on what can I do to fix this if you know

I have two Jumper T16's and have issues with both of them. I'm going to wait before I purchase another Jumper. I bet after this video Jumper will make some changes. Thanks Josh

@iamptm

4 жыл бұрын

:(... Get a refund and go tx16s

@Sackenstein

4 жыл бұрын

@@iamptm thanks, I will definitely consider it.

I ordered a RadioMaster as soon as I saw the price. Holy crap, what a deal. So much radio for a relatively low price.

bought the radio master thanks to you!

Sure am glad I got my Radiomaster TX16S!

Great Video and test ! ( I m working as tester too ), please help me with a question, I have to put my old Frsky Taranis X9D international version to pension , so , I have to purchase a new one TX, so, I m flying a lot of my models with the Rx Frsky DR8-II PLus (international version) , DO you think I could buy this RadioMaster TX16S and bind all these my old DR8-II PLus receivers ? and later just move forward (copy) my existing models configuration from the old Taranis DX9 to the RadioMaster ?

Do you think is possible to change the plastic wheel on the t18 with a metal one from the radiomaster? It should be a cheap part and easy change. And another change would be to disable the 5in1 and put a 2.4ghz antenna.. But that maybe be too much complicated than that

I have a very early T16. June 2019. Mine has ribbon cable issues. TX16S is ordered, awaiting shipment.

@k1ortia

4 жыл бұрын

Note to self...never buy the first release of anything...thats the model with the most problems. Always wait for the second release, no matter how tempting it is..😎

@SuperSmashHoes64

4 жыл бұрын

Have you reset them it's super easy

Beautiful area you live in

The internal charging capability is reserved for Jumper T18S Pro SE V2. Jumper is releasing unfinished products way too frequently. Currently putting my bet on Radiomaster.

You are my RC hero!

I'm getting started with my first quad. Anyone know where to buy the TX16S at? It seems everywhere is out of stock.

Sorry off topic do you have a video about the tools needed for drone building, just a thought, thanks for all the content!

@JoshuaBardwell

4 жыл бұрын

Www.fpvknowitall.com

@Skaaptjop

4 жыл бұрын

@@JoshuaBardwell thanks

Hey does anyone know if the firmware is the same or maybe the SD model files etc? i have a tx16s and was thinking of buying a radioking tx18 as a backup.

What transmitter would I need to use x-xsr Looking for my first reasonably priced transmitter

0:04 stands up for it's name, jumper.

Joshua, thank you very much for a true and fair report. I ordered a TX16S. I was afraid I would regret not waiting for the T18, but I am happy. 1. I use 2.4GHz. I choose a better range. 2. 900MHz WITHOUT TELEMETERY? It's a misunderstanding.

What about the T18 Lite that has the 4-in-1 module? It appears to have an external antenna which must be for 2.4GHz in that case right? Then again in the pictures the external antennas all look the same. Does anyone know?

that's like the nicest "don't buy Jumper" review I have seen haha, objective: Yes, neutral: Yes ... but the bottom line is pretty clear. literally, after 1:52 that was a done deal, hearing the battery flapping around inside the case, the cable problems, and anything following after is just a really big Red-flag for the whole brand. it's more like an origin story on why Radiomaster exists ;) great job.

I currently have a taranis x9d+, is it worth it to upgrade to one of these? Currently I use all frsky rx but will transition to crossfire probably at some point. Would like the big color display but didn’t know they would be loosing frsky capability soon

This flaw will cost you your quad and puts people and property on the ground at risk. This is why I put my Jumper T 16 on the shelf and got a 2019 FRSky and am using the R9 set up. Frsky has a full size R9 receiver PWM for plains now too. So from now on that is my daily driver because its solid and has a decent safe range that take worries off of me. My T16 with the Jmpr all in 1 module cost me 2 quads and one of those was in corn field that I found out later the farmers tractor crushed into peices.

I'm not too clear on the Frsky/OpenTX issue. Would you say that as long as you got a reciever bound and working, it would work until it dies?

I just got the TX16S and a mobula 6 (frsky) I can maybe make it 100-150ft before I lose rx signal. Would this be a problem with the radio or the spi rx on mobula?

Dude I have to say I love your reviews with all the infos and even a little joke in the intro! ;-) Keep it up and thanks for all the advise!

Does the RadioMaster TX16s support the FrSky FLVSS LiPo telemetry voltage sensor?