FrSKY G-RX6 Receiver / Vario

[@nicojansenvanvuuren2745]

Literally installed my grx 6 today, was disappointed to only find your grx8 setup video. What a coincidince that I just had to wait a bit!!! Thanks for, as always, an awesome video!!

[@QuadographyAustralia1965]

I'm a dummy, I just swapped plane's set up new model, thought my vario was Kapoot, but I forgot to set the Vspd in telemetry and silent or tone, just watched your video again, Cheers mate, All working again, I'm so relieved it's a great little receiver.

[@AndrewNewton]

Glad I could help

[@EleanorPeterson]

I love the sound of a vario. Reminds me of the Clangers! [The Clangers was an old (1969) BBC TV programme made for kids from the age of 3 up to 103. The little dudes only spoke in tuneful, vario-like whistles. I don't imagine the show ever made it to Australia or the USA, but it was gentle, imaginative, delightful, silly, and occasionally sublime entertainment for children who had no mobile phones and no interest in stabbing people with the non-existent illegal knives they'd obtained from the non-existent internet.]

[@AndrewNewton]

Cant recall Clangers, it would have been the right time for my age

[@haroldland4620]

The Clangers made it to NZ so maybe Aussie :-)

[@windrider23]

I have used Frsky vario units on FPV gliders for years. Once you soar a glider FPV via a audio vario, your hooked. I enjoy seeing how long, how high, and how far I can fly using the fewest amps. My current record is 1:37, 2700ft, 4mi, 800ma 3s. The R9 series 900mghz receivers have S Port input. They are my current long range setup. I have gotten 3 miles with telemetry. Remember you can run multiple sensors. I run a variometer, voltage meter, and GPS.

[@AndrewNewton]

I have FPV thermalled with a Radian. Interesting project for long range

[@ChrisCanMakeStuff]

Wow I never knew what all the letters in the model name meant until now!

[@grokscience8673]

Basically a noob, although more like Rip Van Winkle! (been away for 20). Just ordered this and hope I didn't make a mistake. Plan on using it with a RadioMaster TX16s in a Volantrex ASW-28. Seems 6ch should work if I use a Y-connector for the flaps, leaving motor, rud, elev, and l/r ailerons. I suppose I'll see. lol Thanks for the time and effort you have put into this. A year later and it still helps people.

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks. You did make a mistake I'm afraid.....there is no "r" in Volantex. But the receiver should work well for you. Note that there are 3 possible firmware version ACCST, ACCST D16 and ACCESS. The first two are supported by the TX16S. No need to solder on the SBUS / SPORT connector unless you want to connect extra telemetry sensors or connect to a flight control board.

[@LWJCarroll]

Dumb question, but do you have to solder on the sbus etc in order to get the vario telemetry sent back to the tx, then audio vario sounds ? Thanks as I just bought a QX 7 tx for my xjt etc modules....and wanted to get the vario use out of it.... Laurie

[@AndrewNewton]

Not at all a dumb question. No soldering required for Vario function.

[@LWJCarroll]

@@AndrewNewton BRILLIANT! Thanks Laurie

[@EleanorPeterson]

Hi, Laurie! I have a dumb question of my own for you, good sir. Do you encounter many raised eyebrows when people see your surname and initials? The 'L' is very... um, Lewis-like. Please be assured that I mean no disrespect in asking, and I'm not trying to be snide or funny; I'm genuinely interested. Perhaps it's not a problem nowadays because the 'Alice' books are less mainstream than they once were, and your deliberate inclusion of the 'W' and 'J' of your two middle names makes it clear that you're not trying to pull anyone's leg. But... how many people will recall that Dodgson's famous pseudonym HAD no middle initials? :-)

[@LWJCarroll]

@@EleanorPeterson No not at all as my name is Laurie short for Laurence plus my middle initials... Laurie

[@LWJCarroll]

@@EleanorPeterson And FYI, the two initials shown are actully my given middle names .....Laurie

[@rusack7174]

Spot on Andrew!

[@richardy8399]

Really helpful! Thank you!

[@AndrewNewton]

You're welcome!

[@thecraftking113]

😲Why have i not put conformal coating on my receivers yet❓ thanks for the idea . its on my quad stuff I just never thought of using it on planes stuff lol. 😁

[@3Dairspace]

Great video.Why the S-Port connector isn't pre-soldered I do not know.

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks. To make it as small and light as possible if you dont need SPort.

[@Ultramesh]

Nice review. Interesting the sound there (the beeps) but I guess you need a radio with adequate telemetry with a little more than battery and temp like my old fashioned DX8.

[@AndrewNewton]

For this one you need a Taranis and OpenTX

[@davidunderwood1907]

The taranis 9 lite is around 90usd to 110usd. That is the best I found.

[@antonblebann6823]

Respect, soldering Skills, realy amazing such steady Hands 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AndrewNewton]

Haha, thanks. Plus 4 close-up glasses needed.

[@antonblebann6823]

@@AndrewNewton 👀😁👍🏻

[@fibiger12]

so the receiver dosnt have that voltage feedback?

[@AndrewNewton]

Correct. Need the lipo sensor for that

[@xeriamaned]

Hi Andrew. Could you do an 'idiots guide' set up video showing how to get Range and Distance please and the AGL /GL compensation. I get into a right muddle with this. Thank you in anticipation.

[@AndrewNewton]

Do you mean with a GPS sensor? Vario only gives Altitude and vertical speed

[@xeriamaned]

@@AndrewNewton Well there you go, I did say 'idiots guide' lol. Yes you are correct. It's to get the triangulated Distance (height & Distance out as opposed to the grond distance, if that makes sense. Is it done by combination of GPS and Vario or GPS only. A guide would be great thanks

[@typxxilps]

Is this fr sky G-RX8 from last year the same ? Oh , I saw the size comparison later in the video at 3:20 min onwards. Does the G-RX8 has already that mentioned 40% range improvement of the G-RX6?

[@hamshackleton]

Sent for one to try - for the on-board vario - received an Archer GR6 ACCESS - is this the same rx? It looks identical, but cased, and the sbus socket is pre-fitted - supplied with two matching plugs, one terminates in a standard three-pin socket, and the other appears to be individual sockets. I presume the flight-pack cell monitor module will plug in to the sbus? I've used X8R's before.

[@AndrewNewton]

Same but with the ACCESS firmware. Sensors plug into the S-Port (pin 3) not SBUS (pin 5). SBUS is for connecting to a flight control board

[@ror-ys3qp]

why do you need extra voltage sensor adapter? can you not just connect Ain2 direct to plus of your LiPo?

[@AndrewNewton]

I have never used Ain2 but you can't just connect to a lipo www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3481669-FrSky-Voltage-Range-on-AIN2

[@ror-ys3qp]

@@AndrewNewton yes I saw that...info on how to connect a Frsky Rx is terrible..the manual for Rx is useless..other Chinese manuals are better.

[@ArubaTutorialbyJason]

Which pins are for sbus? I am going to connect this rx6r to sparrow FC.

[@AndrewNewton]

There's a picture in the manual that show it.

[@Johnstonsonsen]

Hi mate, can you tell me (best would be a list of all senders from frsky) with what senders this and the grx8 receiver is compatible? I just want my beeps to find the thermal bubbles with my f3k, I dont need much more comfort on the sender, so I hope its functional enough with for example the taranis x7 q? Would be very happy about your answer. Best regards Johnston Ouppps... Now I See, you use the x7 q Access rs. Answer given, thx mate

[@AndrewNewton]

Well done. Basically any FrSKY transmitter or any RadioMaster 4in1 or CC2500 radio will work. QX7 is perfect if that's what you like.

[@robertodesantis7894]

Hello. I bought ARCHER GR6 receiver. I applied a voltage of 2.14 V to the AIN2 input and on the telemetry of my TX TARANIS X9D + 2019 I read a voltage of 8.8 V under A2. If I apply a voltage of 2.26 V, I read in the A2 telemetry a voltage of 9.3 V. If I apply a voltage of 2.48 V, I read in the A2 telemetry a voltage of 10.2 V. I cannot understand how it works the telemetry output A2. I would like to measure the cell 1 voltage of a 2S lipo pack. I would like to subtract this voltage from the total voltage to get the voltage of cell 2. I already bought the voltage reader of the single cells, but I would like to have a smaller circuit to read the voltage of the single cells in a 2S lipo pack. Thanks

[@AndrewNewton]

I have never used the A inputs, so you know more than me already

[@robertodesantis7894]

@@AndrewNewton I solved it like this: www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=46020169&postcount=267

[@MrBumbles2]

well i ordered a x8r ,, it came, through box on bench ... month or so later finished my p51 scratch build , opened box package says x8r opened it up it was the 8 ch version grx8 in a x8r package and instructions. so i put in my ultimate bipe and i have alt. and vario which goes crazy lol. works great just did firmware for analog servos

[@AndrewNewton]

Scored! G-RX8 is better

[@MrBumbles2]

@@AndrewNewton yes it is a great rx, any glider suggestions? i have an old f16 slope sorer by combat models from early 90's but i no longer live in the mountains so i didn't use it in that. have looked at some plans to build one but have a few other models im building now

[@florianperrin8424]

Hi Andrew, I have got my hands on a used G-RX6 that is not available anymore in the various shops (even Aliexpress). I get the telemetry values (RSSI, Voltages, Alt, Vspeed...), but I cannot get the vario "beeps" as you do. I looked onto the telemetry screen, on the "setup screen" in edge tx, and all volumes, are set in the correct way... I always get the "battery low alarms", the "telemetry lost" messages when My model lands out of sight, the feedback beeps when browsing the menus, but no Vario noise... Any idea of what could be wrong ?

[@AndrewNewton]

Have you configured a switch enable Vario?

[@florianperrin8424]

Hi Andrew, sorry for the late feedback, but yes I finally figured out that I had to configure a "special function" switch in order to enable the beeps 😉 This is done now and works as intended, I even added the spoken battery level on a momentary switch 😁 Perfect ! Thanks for your kind help 👍

[@AndrewNewton]

Glad to hear that, well done

[@andy1514-g1q]

yikes - that's some fiddly soldering to get the SBUS/Smartport socket on! I just got a couple of RX6R's & thankfully the soclet is already on them. will be interested to see whether the claimed extra range is noticable. not that you (or I) ever fly beyond visual range, obviously .

[@AndrewNewton]

Obviously we wouldn't. But I met a bloke down the pub who is willing to do a range test.

[@andy1514-g1q]

I look forward to hearing how the bloke down the pub gets on, ;)

[@omkarbilla]

Nice video, what changes should I make to use Archer R6 receiver with a quad? When I tried, output was from pwm 6 pins. Kindly help

[@AndrewNewton]

Connect to quad flight board using SBUS

[@omkarbilla]

@@AndrewNewton I did that, Here, when I increase the throttle, channel 1 pin out of 6 pins on receiver was getting output, I have checked by connecting it to servos. And likewise for others - roll, pitch, yawn... Any output signal from radio is not rotating motors, but the power output is to the pins. Please help

[@saravanana5419]

is it possible get this PWM output to the arduino?

[@AndrewNewton]

No idea sorry

[@fibiger12]

what would you recomend for DLG flying. The x-lite pro or the X7 transmitter?

[@AndrewNewton]

Both would be good but probably the X-Lite because it is small and easy to hold with one hand.

[@jkjk-hj7hb]

Hello Can I use that receiver with Transmitter Radiomaster TX16S ?

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes FrSKY D16 protocol

[@arnoldoblanco4136]

Hello Andrew, I see your Analog telemetry value says 12v however you don't have connected any source in that port. Do you know why is that? I have a G-RX8 that shows the same and I have no idea how to get that fixed. Thanks

[@AndrewNewton]

I have never paid attention to the A2 value. I have not tried this but maybe connect to ground

[@arnoldoblanco4136]

@@AndrewNewton Hello Andrew, Yes, I tried that and that makes the value goes to cero for a moment. After spending some time with this I took the risk and connected the analog telemetry port for a very short time to the 5v BEC output. That made a small short-circuit sound and the value then went to cero. I thought I fried the port, but guess what... that made the port comes alive. After that, I just adjusted the ratio value and so far is working like a charm. Guys, please don't do that at home. I just was lucky. Thanks for your answer, Andrew.

[@jovaraszigmantas]

Maybe someone knows what is Ain2 port on these newer Frsky receivers?

[@AndrewNewton]

I think it's for connecting older pre Smart Port sensors. But I have never used it.

[@loc4725]

I think it's analogue in for battery sense / voltage divider but don't quote me on that.

[@AndrewNewton]

Here's an explanation opentx.gitbooks.io/manual-for-opentx-2-2/telemetry.html

[@johntrueblue]

Im not familiar with planes and their electronic. I see you stick the power supply in the 5th channel, does this receiver not come with a dedicated power slot?

[@AndrewNewton]

I usually plug the ESC in to Ch 3 but all the ground pins are connected and all the V+ pins are connected so you can plug 5V in to any channel.

[@boumbo45]

A pity the G-RX6 is now discontinued :(

[@andrewpaulstancer5704]

The last one for the grx8 setup you left a link to it went nowhere ??

[@AndrewNewton]

Huh?

[@nueschtsNutzername]

Do you have a programming list for the origin esc of this glider?

[@AndrewNewton]

My original was not programmable. I changed to a Turnigy Plush 12A

[@nueschtsNutzername]

@@AndrewNewton thank's for the fast answer. I'm going to change it too

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

Ohhh-Yeahhh I Need Some Of Them & More Moneys! LOL Thanks Mate

[@lifeinrc9051]

Andrew, how do I wire up the connection between my G-RX6 and additional sensors? I'm using it via SBUS connected to my ZOHD Kopilot. Do I need to solder a wire for S-Port? Sorry new to setting this up and no luck on any drawings or instructions. I'm interested on adding the Lipo Sensor to the receiver.

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes it's the third pad along from the ground pad. Labelled with S in the manual. Or the Yellow wire if you soldered on the connector. Will also need Ground and 5V (can come from the PWM servo pins)

[@mickelson8332]

Can always rely on you Andy to be the source of knowledge. I need a small rx that I can use with sbus but also need a pwm output on it as a mode switch for my vifly finder 2 for failsafe activation. This will do that won't it? Cheers Mick.

[@AndrewNewton]

R-X6R is cheaper if you dont need the Vario - bit.ly/3cTzzpp

[@sherwoodp2738]

Can you tell me what Make and Model is your glider in this video?

[@AndrewNewton]

This one - kzbin.infosearch?query=U-Glider

[@prophoto1675]

Andrew was hoping you could set me straight here as i am not sure where i am going wrong, but when i try and bind this receiver with my x9D i get the solid green light and flashing red which would indicate that it has bound but when i cycle the power it comes back with a single red light flashing indicating its in failsafe and no data is received. TX firmware 2.2.1

[@AndrewNewton]

Might be a firmware mismatch. Is the Rx very new?

[@prophoto1675]

@@AndrewNewton Just got the RX so new to me but not sure how old it is. the manual it came with says "openTX 2.2.2 and its improved versions are strongly recommended". Ive updated the firmware on the TX to 2.2.4 but still cant get it to bind. same light show as before. ive message the supplier hopefully they can shed some light. appreciate the response thank you kindly. super keen to get this model up and flying. ive got an old X4R that binds straight away but only has 3 channels do you think i could get the bixler to fly without ailerons ?

[@AndrewNewton]

I just replicated what you described by trying to bind to the External module instead of the Internal module by mistake.

[@prefixcactus5221]

What's the benefit of this (if any) over the G-RX8 besides size and coating?

[@AndrewNewton]

Just size and weight

[@loc4725]

I might have to get one of these. Quick question though, is HOLD as a failsafe such a good idea on a glider?

[@AndrewNewton]

Good question, a custom failsafe that makes the glider circle gently down to the ground would be best.

[@loc4725]

@@AndrewNewton I have most of my models set to motor off, level or slightly up elevator, zero rudder and slight left aileron. And from experience I know this works; one area I fly has rare but pretty servere bouts of interference and it's nice having the model not just suddenly drop to the ground!

[@redlightdrive5432]

Tx16s bind?

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes, works well

[@siduboy]

It is suitable for Volantex Phoenix 2400? Can be set properly?

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes but you would need to have ailerons and flaps on a Y-Lead. The G-Rx8 might be more suitable

[@YuvalPalomo]

Is this receiver compatible with with Jumper t16 pro?

[@AndrewNewton]

It should be, but I have no experience with the Jumper T16

[@fpvlegion]

Sorry guys, might be a dumb question, lets say I want all 6 channels for my glider, is it possible to feed 4.8/6v over the positive/negative tabs on the SBUS plug to feed power to the RX?

[@AndrewNewton]

Good question. Yes it works fine that way

[@fpvlegion]

@@AndrewNewton Thanks for replying, I dont have one of this yet... have U tried it? On drones we use no pin rxs, and power gets in by that plug, now I wonder if the voltage range still is 3.5v to 10v on that sbus plug?

[@fotakidi]

Hello, Im new with frsky receivers. Can i connect it to a 4 channel airplane with ailerons, elevetor, rudder and esc? Or is it only for gliders? Im confused. Does it support rssi info?

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes it's just a 6 ch receiver that has Vario onboard. RSSI is automatically included

[@stuarteggerton]

Hi, will this RX work with the Taranis X9D please?

[@AndrewNewton]

With the right firmware, yes

[@stuarteggerton]

@@AndrewNewton Thanks Andrew and I will look on the FrSky website for the firmware update if required. I think I have EU LBT software in the Taranis currently. Should make flying my DLG more fun :-)

[@mickelson8332]

Andy, just followed your video but struggling to bind this rx. I have taranis qx7, accst and have flashed the rx with latest eu lbt (in the UK). I try to bind, get red and green lights come on solid, red not flashing to show bind complete? Any idea mate?

[@AndrewNewton]

I have only used Non EU firmware and they bind as expected. Make sure you're on the same version of ACCST EU on Tx and Rx.

[@mickelson8332]

Andrew Newton yeah thanks Andy, nothing ever works first time hey? Im lead to believe there is some issue with frsky updating D16 protocol. A bit beyond me tbh. Thanks anyway

[@mickelson8332]

@@AndrewNewton Andy, I assume the only way to update the fw on this rx is to solder the plug on and flash it. If this is the case, why don't they fit the S.port / Sbus plug in the first place. How can you update it without it?

[@AndrewNewton]

@@mickelson8332 Yes correct. I guess it's to keep the weight and size at a minimum for those that dont need S-Port

[@mickelson8332]

@@AndrewNewton hi Andy, is it possible to use s.port and sbus from this rx. I'm used to using x8r where there are two different places to plug into but on this rx there is just the one plug. Do i have to do some clever wiring? thanks mate

[@johntrueblue]

What do they mean when the item says "Non EU version"

[@AndrewNewton]

There are two firmware version. EU transmitter firmware is restricted for power and LBT or Listen before talk, so the receiver requires the matching firmware to the transmitter

[@johntrueblue]

@@AndrewNewton my Taranis TX is Non EU (australian) so i was told by FrSky i had to buy the Non EU RX. Why i not see your reply notification...hmmm

[@adrianryan1975]

Nice reciever. Just don't buy it through banggood. Have an extra reciever Now due to them cancelling my eagle model stating there is no way of sending to Australia

[@adrianryan1975]

Turns out they have cancelled my order due to the glue