Awesome guide for me! I just received my X20S! Thanks!

@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib

Ай бұрын

Amazing KZread channel to know all about Frsky

Please make a video on how to set up frsky radio for a long range (is the certain module needed to buy, which receivers to use,, etc). Planning to use it for fpv fixed wing. Thanks a lot

@all_rc

2 ай бұрын

I have an ELRS module and receivers on order so once I get them, I'll do a video on them. You can use the Tandem receivers like the TD-R10 or the twin Lite TW receivers (need a module for the TW protocol to plug in the back for the XE, X20 and X18 series). But the newer X20 pro, Aerowing, X14 and the Twin Lite radios all have the protocol internally.) The tandem receivers like the TDR10 have 2.4ghz and 900mhz at the same time. The 2.4ghz is standard range while the 900mhz is long range. That's what I would use for long range right now and works with all Tandem radios like the X20s.

@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib

Ай бұрын

@@all_rc lovely. I am getting the newest RS expected to be on market in few days. Hopefully they will have the module internally. It will be good idea also to make a video and give your thoughts about this new model RS. Thank you so much for answering all these interesting questions 👌 and wish you all the best.

@all_rc

Ай бұрын

Unfortunately, I buy everything I review so I won't be upgrading to the new radios. But yes, the RS has everything so it supports TW ( twin Lite) and Tandem. Great radio! Has everything you want, including the extra trims. You'll love it.

@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib

Ай бұрын

@@all_rc Thank you a lot for these useful information. Even the people at frsky were not replying about it clearly. My concern now is to be able to use the many Spektrum receivers that I have (and futaba too) with the Frsky RS. Now , I understand I will need to get a module even with the new RS 👌

@all_rc

Ай бұрын

Correct. It's just a 35 dollar module called iRange IRX4 Lite. Works well for Spektrum. Be aware, forward programming isn't functional yet. Telemetry works but not forward programming. It might even work for Futaba depending on which Futaba protocol you are using. I'm not too familiar with the Futaba stuff as the last time I used Futaba was back in the 72mhz days. But I believe they have some Futaba protocols in there. Check out my video on the multi protocol module installation when you are ready.

Great video, actually I like all of the Ethos vids you have done. Question about your XE. I notice that you have 8 switches on it. Where did you get the extra switches? Did they come with the short lead that plugs into the board, or did you have to buy them separate and solder them on? TIA

@all_rc

6 ай бұрын

I actually ordered the radio from Frsky in that configuration. I talked to the folks at Frsky USA, specified the way I wanted the switches and they did it at the factory. But i believe you can buy the switches from Frsky with the proper leads.

@larryo4480

6 ай бұрын

@@all_rc Thanks for the quick reply. I didn't know that was as option. I'll check with them about additional switches.

Great video my question is I use Horus x10s running ethos and I have irangex multi module, would trust this with eflight cessna 150 or any other expensive plane.

@all_rc

2 ай бұрын

I don't see why not. I run all my EFlite planes using my multi protocol module. Including my Cessna 150T which is an awesome flying plane. I find the IRange system to be rock solid.

Another question too about frsky. Can the xe be used by thumbers. What is xe compared RS. Also I found a version called aerowing! What about it and why it is double the price. Thanks

@all_rc

2 ай бұрын

The XE is not good for thumbers. You need to pinch to use the XE. The sticks are too long and when you thumb, you should be able to grasp around the radio. Can't do that with a tray radio. You want the X18 or X20 series. The X20 has a few different variations. The regular ones are the X20 and X20s. They were the first radios in the tandem series. The other ones like the X20 pro and the X20 Aerowing are higher end radios. They have metal cases, flash memory storage instead of SD Card storage. Extra trim buttons, extra momentary switches and overall better quality and weight. The Aerowing version also has mechanical detents on the left slider so you can use it for flaps easier. I Believe the Aerowing version is designed for Turbine pilots. But in terms of number of channels and power, all their radios are basically the same.

@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib

Ай бұрын

@@all_rc thank you so much for this informative reply. I have been asking here and there and I finally got the response. So happy that I found your KZread channel 💪

Thanks a lot for sharing this important video. I am trying to move from spektrum and futaba to frsky. I have a couple of questions please. I have many telemetry dsmx receivers, would this module also be able to read the telemetry? Also, I saw experiment where frsky range lasted to 5.7km while spektrum was 0.8km. So any idea if the frsky module used with the spektrum receivers, which range will prevail ?!

@all_rc

2 ай бұрын

Yes, make sure to update the firmware on your radio. V1.5 firmware and above allow spektrum telemetry to work. For your second question, the range would be spektrum range. You are emulating spektrum protocol so it would be spektrum range.

@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib

2 ай бұрын

@@all_rc omg. Thanks a lot for the quick reply and amazing content 👌

Can you use FrSky radio and rx to activate an Avian reverse thrust. I have the x20s w tdrs10 in a Eflite Viper 90mm with the Avian 100a esc

@all_rc

2 ай бұрын

Not yet. Forward programming functions aren't yet implemented. You can use an esc programmer or you can bind to a Spektrum transmitter and activate the thrust reverse and assign it to a channel. Once that is done, then thrust reverse will work with your Frsky radio.

@all_rc

2 ай бұрын

Sorry, I just reread your question. The avian esc requires a spektrum receivers in order to use thrust reverse. Avian escs do not have a second connector for thrust reverse activation. All other escs with thrust reverse have another connector that you plug into a receiver channel.

@SlimDicky

Күн бұрын

Please help. I'm trying to set my safe switch on my super timber. I have watched your process probably 30 times and I'm doing something wrong. Or it's not working on my x20s. Do you any ideas?

Great video. Quick question.. I installed this module on my X20s and it work with a Futaba SFHSS rx, but when I select a different model, (one that is not using the external module), the power to the module stays on. The only way the power to the unit will turn off is if I turn off the "state" for both the external and internal module regardless of what model I'm on... Thanks.

@all_rc

3 ай бұрын

Just checked on mine and it displays the same behavior. I could have sworn I noticed it off when external was off when I first got it but that was a while a ago on previous versions of firmware and lua script. Might wanna ask the question on the Frsky feedback community GitHub.

@Colt-4570

3 ай бұрын

@all_rc Thanks. I am running the Lua script, with I believe version 1.4.17.

Interesting set up! I actually use an old Spectrum DM9 module in my Frsky Horus for my Spectrum receivers that I still have. Question: do you plan on not having any battery telemetry with this set up? Seems telemetry would be the only loss of function here...? Great video btw !

@all_rc

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Right now telemetry isn't functional. But the next major firmware release will have full telemetry functionality. Hopefully forward programming is also implemented. Edge TX and Open TX both have full telemetry and forward programming so hopefully it'll come out soon on Ethos. Is your Horus Radio on Ethos? I saw someone running Ethos on their Horus and it was awesome... great tx with great software.

@PopeyeFPV

7 ай бұрын

@@all_rc I actually have the older Horus X10 that is just outside of running Ethos unfortunatly! Its not compatible- But no big deal as im running open tx, probably convert to edge tx one day. Im not in a huge hurry as all my needs are still met with Open tx. I do plan on getting the newest Frsky Tandem X20 pro, which im looking forward to using the new Ethos, with the multiprotocol antenna you have, as well as the internal antennas as well. So many options these days! Ill save this video as im sure ill use it when I upgrade to the new Tandem! Thanks again 👍

@all_rc

7 ай бұрын

Open TX and edge are really good and developed. I ran them before i had my Frsky radios. Frsky is still relatively new, so for sheer power, Edge Tx wins but Ethos is getting better every release. Ethos feels the same with a much better UI and easier programming. They got rid of a ton of unnecessary steps and accomplished the same thing. Now, when i help someone with EdgeTX, i get frustrated at how slow it is to program!

@PopeyeFPV

7 ай бұрын

@@all_rc Ha right?? lol....I'm looking forward to a new top tier Frsky radio and the new Ethos OS, mainly for my fixed wing RC's...Frsky / Ethos looks really refined actually. I think its good to know a few systems, that way I can run different protocols and just get a fair share of experience with them all. I do understand the frustration! I have a new Radiomaster Zorro, using that for all my quads mainly...I could probably talk forever about this...hahaha. I appreciate your walk thru's and vids. Keep it up! 🤙

Just found your site. I'm trying to set up my AR631 with my X20/irx4 lite. My T-28 uses all six channels (flaps/retracts) and I can't seem to get the stabilization to work. Bound in SAFE, and non-safe but can't figure out how to get stabilization. Help!!

@all_rc

5 ай бұрын

Your 6 channel receiver can actually use ch7 for safe select. Bind in safe selct mode (bind plug in, power up the receiver then bind plug out THEN bind with tx). Set your servo reversing so all surfaces are going the proper direction). Make sure your all your rates are at 100%. If your rates are not at 100%, the next steps may not work. Assign your designated safe switch to ch7. Now you can try the safe select dance they want you to do in the manual by putting your sticks to the inside bottom corners and rapidly toggling the safe select switch a bunch of times until you hear the surfaces move. That should be it. Just make sure channels are at 100% and the servo reversing is set properly. This is pretty much the process i used in the video. It should work.

@larryg36a

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I went thru the procedures and your video twice, it binds but still no stabilization. What is the date of the most current Lua script? Mine is 4 May 2023. All the control surfaces are correct, the throttle is on. This is most frustrating. I am seriously thinking of replacing the Spektrum receivers with FrSky ones; Perry, Ga Swap Meet is coming up in a month. I will be there and will try to sell all my Spektrum receivers and my DX9 and go all in with my X20.

@all_rc

5 ай бұрын

Honestly not sure but when you download from the site, in the lua scripts section, you should get the latest version of the script. Make sure you are up to date with the firmware but besides that, i havent had any trouble. If you know someone with a spektrum radio, you can try the process on that radio and if it works, then when you rebind on to your frsky radio, the safe selct switch will function. Make sure to aux 2 (ch7) to safe select on the spektrum radio. When you do that process, it programs the receiver to safe select on ch 7 so when you rebind to frsky it should already be assigned.

Any thoughts on FRSKY TD/TW receiver pwm output ranges vs DSMX? I just swapped out a DSMX receiver for a FRSKY one and found FRSKY has a wider PWM output range. Not noticeable on the centered channels (AER centered around 1500us) but very noticeable on the low end of the throttle. One e-flite ESC does not turn on until about 1200us and the FRSKY Rx goes all the way down to 980us. So there is a big dead band at the bottom of the throttle. Which I have compensated for but was wondering if you had dealt with this.

@all_rc

Ай бұрын

Yeah, the range is more like 125% on Spektrum. Always do an esc calibration when changing transmitters... Even the same brand. I always bind then esc calibration. If you are unfamiliar, throttle cut off, throttle full on. Then plug in the receiver. Usually (depending on the esc manufacturer) Wait for a beep. Then throttle down. Once that's done. Throttle will be perfect for your transmitter.

@thomasedwards629

Ай бұрын

Thanks, What I am seeing is the motor does not spin until about the throttle PWM is around 1145us for both spektrum and FrskyTW. My spektrum Rx throttle @ -100% output is ~1100us. But the FrskyTW throttle@ -100% output is 990us. So the ESC calibration doesn't help on the low end. As it seems the ESC 0 point is well above the 0 throttle for Frsky. I can put a curve on the throttle, but this seems a little odd.

@all_rc

Ай бұрын

I have never had to adjust throttle curves or end points. Keep throttle at 100 and minus 100. Which is 990us on the low end for throttle or any of the sticks. Do the throttle calibration. I always do it. Especially if I have a Spektrum equipped BNF plane. If I don't do it, throttle doesn't activate until almost 1/4 throttle. Once calibration is done, throttle activates properly. Give it a try.

@thomasedwards629

Ай бұрын

@@all_rc Not working for me with Frsky. Fine with DSMX, but I'll keep at it. I found an e-flite esc manual that says the ESC pwm input range is between 1.1ms-1.9ms. In that case, with an Frsky TW receiver there will always be a dead-zone lower than 1.1ms (min of the ESC) and that is what I am seeing.

@all_rc

Ай бұрын

Not sure what to tell you. But I have had no problem with DSM receivers and spektrum escs after a calibration. I guess you could go to outputs and adjust the end points for what you want.

Hi I was wondering when you set up safe select on your switch,and when you go back to the middle position on your switch does that activate as3x and if so can you adjust your gains in the radio Thank Tony Beberley

@all_rc

4 ай бұрын

Gains, with a regular spektrum transmitter, is adjusted by forward programming. Forward progra.ming is not yet impemented with frsky and the multi-module. Hopefully it will soon but not yet. Another limitation is telemetry. With the next major firmware update, telemetry will be available. So hopefully, forward programming is available soon.

@tonybeverley5406

4 ай бұрын

Ok thanks for your reply

@Hype_RC

3 ай бұрын

@@all_rcawesome videos! I love your flying and reviews but, these are what got me to subscribe. Thanks for posting. I’d love to get off of sp$ktrum. Please keep us posted on the updates and cross compatibility status . If I could bring as3x over with my existing 30 planes I’d leave today!

@all_rc

3 ай бұрын

As3x works with Frsky. Programming as3x (forward programming), not quite yet. I believe that EdgeTX has forward programming sorted but Frsky, not yet. I assume in time. But my bnf planes from E-Flite work very well with Frsky. The telemetry issue I mentioned is taken care of with the latest firmware update. We now have telemetry support for spektrum. So your 30 planes with spektrum receivers should be fine. I have seen a few very old spektrum receivers not bind or have trouble binding but only a couple. And I did read an update that mentioned something about that but I haven't tested it since I personally have not had an issue binding with my spektrum receivers. So you shouldn't have too many issues running your planes with spektrum receivers on a Frsky radio with the IRX4 Lite module.

@Hype_RC

3 ай бұрын

@@all_rc thanks a ton for your reply and input! That’s what makes this hobby so great; is folks like yourself don’t mind paying it forward 👍🏽. I really like the frsky transmitters from what I can see. Hopefully the 20s is decent enough for the job. Your Tandem XE looks awesome 👌🏾

Great videos and great channel! I was curious if anyone has run into this problem. I have an issue where the X20Pro / IRX4 binds to my Spektrum receiver AR6335 (to DSM2-2f or DSMX-2f) but then the receiver gives continuous fast beep, and the throttle does not work? AER do work. If you unplug the plane battery and plug in again it basically just beeps at you with no throttle? Any insights are welcome. Thanks again for the videos!

@all_rc

3 ай бұрын

Try a throttle calibration. Make sure throttle cut is off. Go full throttle. Then power up the plane. Wait a couple of seconds for the receiver to power up (usually 2 beeps but depends on the esc) and then throttle down. Fast beeps mean throttle isn't all the way down. If it is and you are getting fast beeps then your throttle calibration is way off.

@PeteGay

3 ай бұрын

@@all_rc Thanks for the assist. Still no joy... Tried the ESC calibration and 3 different ways of binding. It's funny because I know the installed power system works as I can bind with my old DX8 and have all functions. I am on 1.5.4 for the radio firmware. I considered flashing the IRX4 but the multi-module site does not refence Ethos at all, only OPEN / Edge Tx. Thanks again!