(12/12) FrSky TARANIS Radio - Using an external RF module (DSM2, Spektrum, Orange)

[@sdavidrose]

Thank you very much in 2023 for showing how to connect to a Spektrum receiver via PPM in the OpenTX Taranis radio!

[@dallasstroud8061]

Thanks for this. It's been a minute since I messed with my Taranis and I was trying to set it up with DSM2 instead of PPM. THANKS!!!

[@lynnling5818]

From 1/12 to 12/12,really got much from your instructions,can not thank you more,Lee! Good luck and wish you always enjoy your rc hobby,and life

[@andrewfinley459]

You are awesome man, just got my orange module in and was having no luck till I found your video.

[@blairo15]

Love this series mate. I just bought a Taranis for fixed wing FPV with dragonlink and these videos are helping heaps! Thanks

[@Painless360]

+blairo15 Thanks for the feedback, glad they helped. It's a great radio!

[@blairo15]

+Painless360 If I do need help with any of the setup features would you be able to help me if I send some cash your way through paypal or something?

[@Painless360]

We do offer one-to-one support over Skype (see the painless360.com website for charges) but I find that most of the problems people have with the radio are due to them missing steps in the videos we've already done. Follow the series and (hopefully) you'll be fine and won't need to have a call.. Best of luck!

[@blairo15]

+Painless360 thanks for that. Cheers

[@blackdiamondrcranch897]

Thanks im very green to flying quads this helpful get my link to my bird !!!! Now I can look through your video logs to find out how to set up my quad to fly !!!!

[@RoyAndrews82]

Nice, because that's what I wanted to use when I start buying my RC hardware. FrSky. Was thinking of using the eZUHF for video and also for the controller. (+1 : 56)

[@RNelsonfpv]

Thank you bro - Genius 😎👍🏽

[@alex1030]

Thank you very much for the tutorial , I am able to bind the DM9 to work with a 200QX . Keep up the good work! :)

[@Painless360]

+alex1030 Thank you for posting - always nice to hear when our videos have helped!

[@robsain8596]

alex1030

[@36slimbo]

Thank you I've been in touch! In the process of making a video to send to them. Thanks!

[@Painless360]

+Darren Reneau best of luck!

[@rtcfpv1012]

Thanks for the video. I have the same module and it helps me out a lot.

[@oscarzt1652]

what does the - + bit do after the channels and μs frame? why does it make a difference between spektrum and orange? thank you

[@terrajosh1]

painless360 can you give me some advise I am using same TX and the same spektrum DM9 module on a E-flite cessna 150 with a AR636a receiver. Binding is no problem but this setup has safe select. I cannot assign a switch to turn the safe on and off. can you please help .Thank you .

[@Painless360]

A quick look at the manual, it appears that you're not only have to set up the switch to a channel on the radio itself, but you're also then have to teach the craft which is the switch you want to use for the 'safe' function. It's something like holding both of the sticks on the transmitter to the low left position and flicking that switch 5 times seem to do the job. Check out the manual for your particular model, that should show the process. Best of luck!

[@michaelpetale6872]

Fantastic advice bro! Keep the good work up! Wow!👌👌👌👏👏👏👏🍾🥇

[@Painless360]

Thanks you! :D

[@jgregg5014]

what orange module is the best to use with the Taranis plus an rx?

[@JohnHill-jm7tm]

Can the taranis using an orange module be programmed to fly the X-VERT VTOL. Have many planes on my Taranis some using the Orange mod. Thanks for the help.

[@kolabuzlu]

Hi. There is an External RF mode called “SBUS” in taranis. Do you know what it is for? Thanks!

[@Painless360]

To talk to whatever's in the module bay using SBUS. I've never used it here. Could be useful for troubleshooting maybe?

[@jaydehughes4626]

So on the ar6100 there's a gear plug. How do I use the gear plug I'm having trouble setting it to a switch or getting any input from iy

[@jaydehughes4626]

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[@Painless360]

See the manual for the receiver. I expect it will go something like this - Pop the radio into bind mode and install the bind plug into the 'Bind' port on the receiver then power it. The light on the Rx should flash quickly and then go out briefly before coming on solid. At that point cancel the bind from the radio, remove the bind plug from the receiver and you'll be good to go!

[@jaydehughes4626]

I ended up just putting it on the Rudder Channel because I won't be using it but I'll definitely have to do that

[@freespirit3152]

Hi Hello {{{ HELP }}} My X9D+ Has the new updated firmware 2.2.4 Got Too Say !!! Awsome !! BUT Using the DM9 Spectrum Module on PPM its a (( NO GO )) !! After Dialling In the NEW software already installed to DSM2 or DMSX the Spectrum Receiver LOCKS on Binded BUT no servo Movement ??? ANY Idear's Sincerely !! P.S. Tried the Orange and the Real Spectrum Receivers !!! NO LUCK !!

[@MrJoyholland]

Hi, Does a module creates more lag in the system? I heard there is a possibility it will throw 27ms latency in the system wich will not be great when flying racing quads. The stock x9d build in latency is about 9ms if i remember correctly? Besides that does this module get better range and or penetration compared with build in tx?

[@Painless360]

It will - most pilots wouldn't be able to tell of that extra step in the transmission. I can't. Happy flying!

[@joop1987]

Is your centering OK with 300u PPM setting? Lots of people had to use 400u when the Taranis just came out.

[@Painless360]

Chris Seems ok here - may be module related.. Happy flying!

[@ianhuxstep211]

I bought the hobbykingORX Spektrum module for my Taranis, but can only bind one model, if I change model I have to rebind. This is a pain as some of my models the receiver is hard to get to. Does the DM9 allow more than one model?

[@Painless360]

+Ian Huxstep not sure, I've not used the module for a very long time. If I find it, I'll test it and see how it works. Best of luck

[@AndyCapp77]

I have the Taranis 9XD Plus. Just upgraded the firmware to 2.2.3. I have followed this video to the T, yet cannot get the servo to respond to the TX command. The receiver and the TX bind successfully. I have the Spektrum DM9 module and the Spektrum AR7000 receiver. The Inputs screen I only have Ail on CH01 100% Weight. Mixer screen CH1 100 Ail, OutPuts Screen CH1 Ail 0.0 -100.00 100.00 -> --- 1500. Servo plugged into Thr on the Spektrum receiver and that is the first channel. Do you have any ideas as to what I can do or am missing to get this to work? Many Thanks in advance. Chris

[@Painless360]

Did it work before the update? Do regular FrSky receivers still work ok? Without more detail it's impossible to offer any advice. Happy to help but please watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ2sooefiK97f7s and come back to me with more detail of what you've tried..

[@AndyCapp77]

@@Painless360 I have not tried this before as I upgraded to 2.2.3 prior to seeing this video. The FrSky receivers still work perfectly. I have researched via Google and Bing for any solution to this issue and have not been successfully. I will try and flash back to 2.2.2 and see if that works. Just by way since upgrading to 2.2.3 I am unable to select an image in both the Companion interface and thru the TX menu. Not sure if you have seen this before.

[@Painless360]

@@AndyCapp77 That could be worth a try. You could always try the other setting for the module bay in case that's changed in the later versions.. Best of luck!

[@logo8009]

Question. Can you export models for a dx8 gen 2 and import them to the FrSky or must you reprogram. I understand checking channel assignments but, will the program work?

[@Painless360]

I wouldn't have throught so unless there is a 'model translator' app from the propriety model memories that Spektrum use to an OpenTX format..

[@Seneslau07]

Have you tried binding two Rx so that they would work simultaneously? I've tried to bind the Spectrum AR 7010, Orange R1220XLR and Orange R1020X receivers. But after rebooting they lose binding... Module setting are: Led solid on-all protocols available for binding, The TX settings are: internal module off, external on PPM 22,5ms, 300u, - (minus) 1-8channels. I've also tried upon reading the manual: 1-10 channels, that modifies the ms to about 26,5 or so, and the rest the same. Don.t know what the minus and plus mean? But They lose the bind after restarting. I use two rx in my gas planes. Any ideas are welcome.

[@Painless360]

I'm not sure you can with this.. If you figure it out, let me know! :D

[@Seneslau07]

So after many on/off cycles I've managed to bind and hold binding after Tx model and module mode change of 6 out of 7 Rx's. After trying to bind all of my Rx's together at the same time without succes then reading how the module creates the bind with the Rx I've decided to bind them in pairs(two Rx's that seemed/are similar) so the pairs are: 2x Spectrum AR7010 - on the steady module light mode, 2x Orange R610 - on one blink module mode, one Orange R1220XLR with one Orange R1020X - on the two blinks module mode, the Orange R615 doesn't work in anny module mode (althought it has a steady light after binding, but the servos move erraticaly) Then I took one R610, fitted in an Easy Star and after ground range test in which I've moved the Tx in many positions icluding the one in wich the Tx body is completely between the module antena and the model(because that's how it will be when I fly the plane overhead, the antena being under the Tx and it kind of bothers me), at 30paces all went well except when I pointed the module antena to the model, obvioustly, and find the spot where the signal was lost. In the air this particular situation could appear when the model is very low like landing, and when that happens the model is near me. So I took it to the clouds, pointed the antena at the model, and have control all the time. But this was only one Rx and an electric model. I've read HK reviews, then on forums all the threads except the 102pg long one that I'm curently reading, but didn't find the answer to one question: Can we really trust this module on big gas planes? So far I've only read people flying smal electrics or drones with it...

[@bennieproxy9010]

Hello Painless360. How did you get your taranis to display your logo on the welcome screen? would you mind sharing with me? Thank you.

[@Painless360]

Check in the playlist,it's in there already..

[@bennieproxy9010]

Ok, thanks a lot.

[@FhazalFPV]

u are my guru

[@Painless360]

Thanks :D

[@carlosclaptrix]

Great tutorials!

[@hawkskyflier]

I know this is an older post, however.. I have a question for your. I have a DX8, and wanted to dable with the Taranis QX7 Sport. I made the Spektrum antenna module... and it works flawlessly.. Here's my question. When you install the Spektrum module I physically tell the controller to use the external antenna... when I remove the external Spektrum antenna does the Taranis know to use the internal antenna then. If I go to the Mode settings I still have the option to chose the DSM2 & DSMX... just wondering because I'm having an issue trying to bind a Frsky BeeBrain Lite mini quad... Thanks

[@Painless360]

The radio isn't that clever so you'll need to configure the Internal transmitter manually if you remove the one in the bay... Happy flying

[@hawkskyflier]

Thank you for the reply. I’ll try to figure that out. Thanks!!

[@Painless360]

All covered in my Opentx multi protocol module videos.....

[@hawkskyflier]

@@Painless360 Thanks... I've already watched some of them... OH... by the way.. I HATE YOU... I bought the Aomway Commanders with your recommendations 2 yrs ago (and a few other recommendations from YT)..., However, NOW... now I have to buy the new ones... HATE YOU I DO... YES I DO!!! :) Thanks for your help!!! hahaha....

[@jeffgagnon179]

Hi, Great series of videos, you have saved me a couple times! I do have a question, I got a DM9 module like the one you have from someone that moved away ( and he used a X10). I use a Taranis X9D+2019. However, I do not have the bind button on the module. There is a little hole there instead, which actually doesn't go all the way through the module case. I opened the module to see what was under, and no buttons to be found. The actual chip in the module is labelled Dx5e_D, Horizon Hobbies. Looks all good, but don't know how to bind. Any idea?

[@Painless360]

I don't, sorry. Best of luck

[@N2RIT]

Wonder if you can help to answer this question or if you have a video showing how to setup the Taranis to arm the Mulitwii 1.5 flight controller. I've some of your video on this controller but nothing showing the setup in the Taranis to get it to work. Thanks for help if you can

[@Painless360]

Dennis M This radio is identical to any other - kzbin.info/www/bejne/opSXdnafa6-MjpY and kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ2sooefiK97f7s Hope they help..

[@stevejones9044]

I have the OrangeRX module (v1.2) and I get a red blinking led when powering up the Taranis x9D. There are 3 beeps at the start too. According to the manual I should here 3 beeps but it doesn't talk about the red blinking led. Now I don't have a Spektrum RX yet (buying a Parkzone T-28 from a fellow flyer of our field this weekend). EDIT: Do you lose failsafe when selecting External module? The failsafe menu goes away when External is selected.

[@Painless360]

I'm not sure as I've not used this for a long time - I'd drop the support guys at HobbyKing a line and see if they can help.. Best of luck!

[@stevejones9044]

@@Painless360 Thanks. I'm just going to send it back. I'm getting a used plane as a trainer from one of the club guys. Its a foam Parkzone T-28 and it has an orange Spektrum RX. Instead of messing with this OrangeRX TX module I will just replace the DSM RX with an ACCST one and be done with it.

[@vipero00]

I have the 2015 Taranis Plus. To bad there isn't a JR module to work with the new FrSky Access protocol. Would be neat to use Gyro-Stability for my kids.

[@Painless360]

Frsky left their open, interoperable roots behind them and moved onto more expensive, closed propriety systems and protocols... Videos on a honest look at modern Frsky technology coming soon

[@blindabinda1234]

Will this work with a night radian glider? Or is there another way to do that

[@Painless360]

It should work with any model as normal. Nothing special about a glider in terms of the MPM setup. Best of luck!

[@upperechelon3456]

Great video [as usual] Question? Can that module work with the E-flite Safe receiver. Thank you.

[@Davyorr]

I have just got a QX7 tx and am gradually programing all of my existing models into it. I previously used a JR388s tx with the DM9 Spektrum module in it. I am now using the DM9 module in the QX7. I have noticed that with different Spektrum rxs' I have had to vary the ppm frame rate anywhere between 19.5 and 22.5us in order to get a solid bind. Do you know if this is normal and should I set it midway between the extremes of where it will work ok?

[@Painless360]

To be honest, I don’t use the DM9 very often here. I’d have a look in the forums. I know you’ll have lots of spectrum receivers that you’ll be wanting to use again, but using the Frsky receivers will give you lots of advantages. Best of luck!

[@Davyorr]

Painless360 Any new models will all be on Frsky. Thank you for your excellent vlideos. I would have been lost without their guidance. They will be referenced regularly. 👍

[@jeffw6273]

Hi Just upgraded my Taranis plus to v2.1.17 and wished I hadn't, been trying to get telemetry going using a d4r-ii, only using that because I can't get x4r to bind,, have you got any plans to make some vids about this subject, can I downgrade my taranis?, just can't get going with the new open tx. Thanks Jeff

[@Painless360]

+Jeff Wells We are planning to do the upgrade in the coming weeks. Check what FW is on the X4R as EU rx will not talk to non EU radios etc.. best of luck..

[@jeffw6273]

+Painless360 hi Thanks for the reply, the x4r was bought in uk, not sure how to reflash x4r to non Euro firmware. Regards Jeff

[@Painless360]

See out video on flashing SmartPort receivers or (as you are running OpenTX2.1) you can use the simple 'via radio' method - www.dronetrest.com/t/how-to-upgrade-your-frsky-receiver-firmware-x8r-x4r-x4r-sb/1667

[@MrJohnnyc54]

Painless360 I need to upgrade my taranis plus. I have 2.11 will this work with the crossfire micro? Also if I do have to upgrade will I loose my model setups already in the taranis. Thanks, John

[@brownie6451]

I was wanting to get a E-flight plane with the as3x reciever installed. I was just wondering if all the as3x features will work on the taranis like it would on a spectrum radio after it is bound? I have the multi module by the way if it matters. Thanks for your consideration

[@Painless360]

Should do! It's just a matter of adding the right additional channels. I've not done it but I'd bet that there is something on it on the forums. Best of luck!

[@brownie6451]

Thanks again for your help. You have no idea how much help you have been to me Sir. Massive Thank You!

[@stevejones9044]

This is my issue too. The E-Flight T-28 has the Spektrum AR636 (AS3X compatible) RX installed. This video is priceless!

[@moorebi]

Where did you find this module? I have been looking and cannot locate.... can you point me to a link where this is . THanks

[@Painless360]

+Bill Moore It took me ages to find a single one in stock at a hobby shop. Most are using the Orange version from HobbyKing..

[@rwprime1]

So, this is NOT dsmx? Well that's not good. I think the whole point is so that people can use affordable Orange dsmx receivers. The reason I watched the video was that I was hoping you had just left off the letters dsmx in the title. Therefore, I'm guessing our only option is to buy that Orange dsmx module and put up with the odd antenna placement. It's just never easy is it? I don't see myself ever giving Spektrum twice the price of what a transmitter should cost. They act like they think they're Futaba or JR. Oh, and in 2018, why can't I buy an Orange dsmx transmitter in the US - were they sued by Spektrum? I've often wondered if what hobby king calls 'Global' is usable in the US and if they would ship it here? Appreciate any answers - thanks.

[@ecwhite3621]

I'm trying a OrangeRX Dsm2/Dxmx module in my Qx7. I'm finding the channel assignments to be a problem. Could you talk about how to set the assignments and walks us through an example?

[@Painless360]

+EC White see the 'Quadcopter building for beginners' series on the channel. You usually need TAER if it's a DSM rx.. Best of luck!

[@FLYHIGHFPV]

Great Video 👍

[@madebyandre_]

Can you actually set Failsafe in a PPM module? I have a PPM Turnigy/Flysky module and want to setup failsafe. Would really appreciate your help!

[@Painless360]

The fail-safe is really a feature of the receiver. If it can 'store' what to do in the event of a failure with the radio then that's what you're after. Most receivers that support fail-safe store these settings as part of the binding process. Best of luck!

[@scottwheeler1641]

Thankyou Painless 360. I have a Taranis with an Irange modul. Im binding to a AS3X Spektrum ok. However the channel order is wrong. I can swap servo leads, but. The gyros on the AS3X are operating the wrong surfaces. How can i change the servo order on the Open tx programming? Many thanks, Scott

[@Painless360]

You'll need a specific channel order for that. See the 4in1 module videos on my channel for how to set it up..

[@scottwheeler1641]

Hi again! Thanks for your prompt reply. I have watched many of your videos, but struggled with this problem. I have now got my AS3X to work. The way i fixed it was to start a new model set up in Opentx.

[@scottwheeler1641]

Then when it asks you if your model has an engine set channel 3, Ailerons are channel 1, Elevator is channel 2 and Rudder is channel 4.

[@scottwheeler1641]

This magic formula seems to follow the Spektrum TAER at the reciever. And the AS3X is working the correct way. Im not sure if there are any side effects, maybe you could check it out and see if it works for you. Im not great with computers!! Thanks again, Scott

[@36slimbo]

Hi for about 4 days my taranis plus has stop working it turns on ok but i cant bind to my receivers i can tell its the internal module is there a way it fix that i have tried everything? thanks!!

[@Painless360]

+Darren Reneau I'd get in touch with the vendor. Try to rebound with a known good model memory and Rx. Best of luck!

[@flyinghighcrewproductions7154]

hi did you fix the problem .mi antenna on mi taranis broke .and will be putting an XJT module so I can fly again ,worried I might run into this kind of stuff? and if you fix it how .thanks.

[@36slimbo]

Hi i did not mange to fix it! They gave me a new radio.

[@iflylilplanes]

Hi Lee, I've heard the Taranis has model matching similar to Spectrum, I have searched the forums for info on this with no luck. Can you show how to set up model match if it exists? and if so will it work with after market modules? Many Thanks.

[@Painless360]

iflylilplanes Do you mean with the Spektrum external module or the internal FrSky radio system?

[@iflylilplanes]

Painless360 The internal system as well as the external, I have a vague idea as to what is to be done, but I'm not sure if there is more to what I think, plus, I don't want to experiment just in case I stuff it up.

[@RobB_VK6ES]

iflylilplanes The FrSky version of "model match" only works with FrSky's X series receivers. Basically just like the Spectrum system each RX is uniquely identified by an internal serial number and this number is used to differentiate similar receivers. I can't speak for the external modules since I do not use them. Don't worry, you cant muck it up too much. Worst case will be you have the wrong model selcted on the TX and the model will not respond to the transmitter. You do check for control before every flight. Right :)

[@iflylilplanes]

Rob B Only tried to fly the wrong model once ever in 40 years, once was enough,I check every time. Thanks.

[@BenGovett]

+iflylilplanes In addition to FrSky model match on X series rx's, you can use DSM Model Match if you build a DSM hack module for your Taranis using an RF module scavenged from a lower end Spektrum radio... Doesn't work with modules using PPM as PPM is a single direction protocol. Does work if you extract a DX4e or DX5e RF module out of a donor radio and build a hack module. That's why I bought that 4e I told you about... :-)

[@MrJohnnyc54]

Thanks for the video. My question is, will I have a problem going back to my internal RF with my other models still set up?

[@Painless360]

+John Cammilleri nope, you can switch between the internal and external module without changing the model at all

[@Martin1519]

So I keep looking up modules but I can only find videos of people telling you how to set it up, but no one tells you what it does or what the modules are for?

[@Painless360]

The modules allow you to use external radio transmitters that will talk to other types of receiver. Want to fly a long way? Then get a TBS Crossfire module. Want to control your indoor Walkera quadcopter? Then get a multi protocol module..

[@glenharto9699]

Lee will it work all the SAFE AS3X-receivers as well.

[@Painless360]

Not without a Multiprotocol module.. See my videos on it

[@ultimatetech7187]

Hi, I just had a quick question. I also have the Taranis radio and I was thinking of buying this external TX module: www.banggood.com/FrSky-2_4G-8CH-DJT-Transmitter-Module-With-D8R-II-Plus-Receiver-Combo-p-1008353.html Do you think that it'll work the way yours did, or in other words, are the intructions the same for all TX modules? Also, are there any precautions I must take when using the module so that it doesn't get damaged, for an example, always turning all systems on a specific way etc. Thank you in advance! Regards, U.T

[@Painless360]

+UltimateTech the same process goes for any module. It's powered model by model. You will need to play with the settings to get it to work but the manual for the module should help. Best of luck!

[@rcplanesjohnreap2777]

another thanks for this video... Ive got an orange dsm/dsmx module coming and wondered how to get it setup..

[@Painless360]

It's not too tricky. I've been using the DM9 module up to now (bloomin expensive) but had good results with the multi-protocol module I looked at recently too..

[@jackdaniels7913]

I'm trying this with a hours x10s running OpenTX 2.2.2 with the DSM program preinstalled, it doesn't seem to work properly and I have tried running PPM like you but it also won't map all the channels in betaflight? If you have, or can post a vid. Doing a bind and simple set up of channel mapping/programming for a multi rotor it wood be tremendously appreciated by us! Thanks for you time and any help you are able to provide!

[@Painless360]

I've not got an X10 here, if I get one I'll take a look..

[@jackdaniels7913]

Thank you hope you do there a really nice radio and I highly recommend it greatly appreciate your time and work its always helpful.

[@36slimbo]

Hi again Painless360 Thanks again for help, I recently got an XJT module for my taranis plus everything was ok the binding went ok but There is no pulses don't understand because the light on the receiver tunes green? Thanks!

[@Painless360]

+SLiMBo 1 not sure, I'd ask the vendor for advice. Sounds like its working..

[@Desmessed]

do you have to bind every receiver every time with this or is it stored in the model memory like the internal rf module?

[@Painless360]

+Kristian Nordheim you don't need to rebind. Happy flying!

[@Desmessed]

thanx=)

[@abdulmuqtadir64]

Hi, thanks for your kind videos, who are helping us alot. Now I would like to work on 2.4GHz and hence dont want to put an external module in my taranis X-lite pro with X8R, So my question is can we use X8R without an external module with X-lite pro and I will get telemetry? As telemetry is very important in our case and without that it it waste for us to use. Thanks in advance.

[@Painless360]

Yes, should work.. best of luck

[@abdulmuqtadir64]

@@Painless360 thank you sir...

[@allanbroadbent7745]

Lee - Excellent series. Helped immensely make a lot of decisions going into next year. Quick question: I just got an AR7700 module (Spektrum). I have a DX6i; however, I'm probably making the move to the Taranis next year. As I too have a boat load of Spektrum stuff, the DM9 is intriguing. Now for the question: Does the DM9 handle telemetry back to the radio (presuming the radio has telemetry). Again, thanks much.

[@Painless360]

I've not tried it, I'm guessing not. But if you have a Taranis pop a FrSky Rx into the model and get all that lovely data flowing back effortlessly! ;)

[@jeffw6273]

Thanks for that do I drag and drop frk file into taranis?

[@Painless360]

See the first video on the series, once it's setup the SD card appears on the PC as another drive. Best of luck!

[@glouisfr]

Hey thank you for all your videos they are great. What I like is that you keep it simple which is great and really like the diagrams you added to some of your videos too as we're not all electronic engineers and they really help so thank you. Now to my question. Not new to RC as I've been racing sailing boat for 10 years now and do a big of bashing with my son with RC cars but new to fpv and telemetry. I am looking to add telemetry and fpv to one of my biggest boat to see gps coordinate to overlay on googlemap, boat speed in realtime (ideally in knots), battery voltage and amps consumption which I should get from telemetry and then add fpv which a can record in phase II. I will also aim to put that system on a new little 250 quad I got to build but for later. I have a mix of futaba and spektrum radio systems over the years but looking now at one with telemetry and the Frsky Taranis looks like a good option. I presume with that radio system I can use the frsky telemetry modules and then use the APM modules to manage the video with overlay to see heel angle. Was looking to see if I am right in my assumption and what you think of that radio. Cheers

[@Painless360]

+glouisfr Quite a few options here. You can use a Taranis and SmartPort GPS etc to do that or use something like an EZOSD system and have the GPS location updated live on your tablet or Smartphone... Have fun, sounds like a great project!

[@jgregg5014]

where do you find that module?

[@Painless360]

This is an old video and that module is no longer made (as far as I know) so is very tricky to find. Most pilots are using the multiprotocol modules now for things like DSM/Spektrum receivers..

[@lifeguard69uk]

I have just got myself a Hex' with a Spektrum AR8000 rx already fitted. I did have a demo with the seller's Spektrum Tx so it all works. I took a leap into the dark and bought the Taranis Plus radio with the 9 channel Rx. My question is - will this Module drive that Rx ? Also, am I looking at a DMS2 output ? I have to admit that I am struggling with converting everything over as I only have had the Taranis six or seven days ago. I am learning though and your videos have been most informative. Long way for me to go yet though haha...

[@Painless360]

+Jack Kilmurray Using an external module, like the one we use in the video, will allow you to connect to the receiver that came on the model. Personally I'd replace the receiver module with a d4r-II or an X4R. Stick with the video series on the radio and make sure you check everything in whatever GUI comes with the model to confirm channel movement, assignment and direction. Best of luck.

[@TobermoryCat]

Having heard so many good reports of a Taranis, mine arrived today. Thrilled. I then spent close on an hour trying to fit a Spektrum module. I still haven't managed to get it to seat. As first impression go, got to say this sucks big time. I can understand why you did yours off screen! Not sure if the fault is with Spektrum or Taranis but they could do better.

[@Painless360]

+Tobermory Cat You may need to bend the pins slightly to seat it. I found it was easier to get the pins in the holes then move the module into position so I could push it home. Some radios are easier than others, depends on how straight the pins were soldered on! ;)

[@TobermoryCat]

Painless360 I ended up using a pointed blade to open up the entrance holes a bit on the module - even then it took a while. They could do better when it comes to designing connections. I'm looking forward to working my way through your series, a great help and much appreciated.

[@JaredEasterday]

I know this is 4 months late, but I found if I squeezed in the side tab things on the module, it "opened" the pin holes on the module. Took me a bit to sort that out.

[@TobermoryCat]

Jared Easterday I would love to try out your suggestion but I'm not taking the module off again - it was a total pain.

[@vovsen123]

thanks for the video, I always enjoy your carful explanations so nobody get lost in tech translation. I have used a DX5e sender module and need to drift calibrate the Inductrix 200. the manual says I need to use the Flap switch, on which channel is the flap switch on a DX6i? fortunately I have a DX4e Which use the Bind/panic button but that don't work when the DX5e is on the Taranis.

[@Painless360]

+Villy Feltmann sorry, not sure. I'd check that the flap channel is a specific one on that model? Best of luck with it..

[@FhazalFPV]

can u make a tutorial to make spektrum dm9 + taranis x9d plus bind with new BLADE Inductrix FPV,i don't know how to set the flight mode and how to set it properly with taranis

[@Painless360]

I'd suggest giving the vendor a call to talk you through it. I've not had a 'real' Inductrix model here.. Best of luck!

[@FhazalFPV]

+horizonhobby can u please send him 1 so everyone can benefit from the tutorial,i having a hard time

[@johnwimer3382]

where can I get this Module

[@Painless360]

+John Wimer we struggled to find ours and ended up getting it from eBay..

[@johnwimer3382]

Thanks

[@kevco420]

They appear to be on sale from the TinyWhoop store, but I also got mine from ebay.

[@AaradhyaKulshrestha]

does this module increase range

[@Painless360]

not really, it allows you to bind with and use different receivers.. Happy flying!

[@Brucelectricmoose]

Can’t find anywhere to buy a DM9

[@Painless360]

It took me ages to get one. A multi protocol module is also an option..

[@HighFlight2k2]

I see this is your last video in this series. I was curious if you knew how to change trim based on throttle position. I.e. when more throttle is applied, apply a bit of down elevator. Thank you.

[@Painless360]

HighFlight2k2 You're not using the playlists are you ;)

[@HighFlight2k2]

Painless360 I did but will browse them again. I am an avid follower and thought I had seen all your vids. Sorry if I missed it. Thanks for the reply.

[@BenGovett]

Have you thought about building a DSMX / DSM2 hack module using a donor RF module from a lower end Spektrum Radio?

[@Painless360]

+Ben Govett (BennyG) Thanks for the idea. I am not planning to as the module I have works great and the HobbyKing ones are cheap as chips.. Happy flying!

[@BenGovett]

+Painless360 The current batch have a problem where if you bind to a DSM2 RX, it loses bind with all your DSMX models and vice versa. In my case when flying indoor, I end up rebinding almost every flight. Plus for some DSMX models you have to bind at least 3 meters away, and often it won't bind properly under a metal roof due to reflected signals causing confusion when binding. Not much fun to have to take your plane outside to rebind between flights! Especially when it's something like a Vapour and it's windy... Once bound properly, they work well. And if you only have one kind of DSM receiver, they are also fine. Thought about getting 2 modules, one for DSM2, one for DSMX then I came across the hack module concept... Pulling the RF module out of a DX4e tonight. Model match and binding / range check control through OpenTX menus will be a nice bonus too.

[@OneTwo-wt8qv]

Hobbyking.com seems to have EVERYTHING OrangeRx at the moment .... Got a OrangeRX JR Mod DSMX DSM2 DEVO switchable for the 9XR PRO. Trying to understand the differences between Spektrum DSMX and OrangeRx DSMX, Ill pay attention to polarity. CHEERS.

[@madebyandre_]

How about the Flysky/Turnigy Module?

[@Painless360]

+Andre Martinez sorry, we do not use that one here. Best of luck

[@madebyandre_]

It was just fiddly at first with the Brushed version F3 board with cleanflight, got it working now. Thanks!

[@dkhallal]

Andre Martinez so you did get it to work though? I have a Turnigy 9XRPRO that I don’t trust anymore but want to not have to put all new receivers in my many planes I used to fly with it. I have a FlySky module in it and was wondering if it would work in the Taranis I just bought. So you followed the procedures here pretty much?

[@2EZY4Me2]

whats the point of a moduale????

[@Painless360]

So you can use the radio with receivers that use a different protocol.. (why four question marks?)

[@jjssbailey]

This one is in stock: hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__61212__OrangeRX_DSMX_DSM2_Devo_2_4GHz_Selectable_Transmitter_Module_JR_Turnigy_Compatible_.html

[@Painless360]

John Bailey Is now ;) This isn't the original DSM Orange module, that one was out of stock for over 7 weeks before this new one arrived. Shame that HK neglected to keep it's customer base up to date and used the social media and KZbin to demo models that we can't buy for another 4 months instead.. sigh..

[@jjssbailey]

Painless360, the one that is less in cost is still on B/O, I finally ordered the one posted. Thanks for the great video. Hopefully it will bind to my Blade 350 transplant.

[@robertmeyers9846]

Painless360 I have issues with this "new" version. I have it hooked up to my Taranis and it dosent seem to work properly. I can change flight modes with a switch but the throttle is not responsive :( Using: Taranis w/ "new" Orange Module (JR) bound to a Blade nano FPV micro. In the forums on the HK page, people seem to have the same issue :-/

[@BenGovett]

+Robert Meyers There's a couple of things to try... 1. Set the endpoints on your channel outputs to 80%. Spektrum gear uses smaller endpoints to the Taranis. This includes throttle, but if you have trouble getting the motors to arm try setting the lower endpoint to 90% then up to 100% which some people say helps. 2. Once you've completed 1, rebind. Make sure you are about 3 meters (10 feet) away from the craft when you turn the TX on to bind. If you have a metal roof, do this outside. RF reflections have been known to screw up the binding process on these. 3. If this still does not work, you could try building a hack module using a radio module from a low end Spektrum radio. Instructions for that here: flitetest.com/articles/spektrofy-your-taranis Am building myself a hack module this week using a module from a DX4e. Hope this helps!

[@robertmeyers9846]

Awesome! Thanks for the info! going to give it a shot this weekend

[@johncarr123]

I am going to have to purchase this for my Taranis in order to bind to this brush FCU. Lee you should do a series on building a micro quad and VTX to go with it. Here is the thingiverse link www.thingiverse.com/thing:1111003/#files

[@Painless360]

+Jon Car Thanks Jon

[@AmitSaini-zm7sw]

Hi Painless360, is it possible to bind 2 DSM2 receivers to get more than 9 channels like it can be done with X8R (Fr Sky) receiver. Thanks.

[@Painless360]

Ive not seen one. Maybe there are ones I've not used.. Best of luck!