Battery options for the FrSky Taranis RC transmitter

[@sergemichaux8324]

The one you show at 3:04, the turnigy 2.2 doesn't fit on the Taranis! I bought it based on your review without checking the size. Thank you!

[@Zwiesel66]

You are resbonsible yourself for all your decisions - not Bruce and not anyone else - that's a lesson anyone should learn while growing up.

[@gerthyfpv7577]

You must have not been paying attention 10 seconds earlier when he says he has had issues with some of the batteries fitting.

[@derekec]

New to this, just bought a hodge podge bundle on auction and this info has been superb and given the risks with errors, possibly life saving. Thank you

[@countZ74]

Hi, I am using the Hobbyking Life battery in my Taranis. I just replaced the 2 pole connector with the one from the original battery. I put a little bit of hotglue on the connection between the Taranis and the battery to keep it safely in place. I can now charge the life battery through the balancer and the servo connector. No unpluging needed. Only open the cover. Works like a charm.

[@dstrbd223]

Instead of modifying the batteries, why not make an adapter. Make a female JST to 2C balance plug?

[@jjmelo]

One of the reasons why they included a NiMh battery, as opposed to a LiPo is shipping. It would've complicated the shipping from overseas due to the restrictions on sending LiPo batteries.

[@xjet]

Interestingly enough, most of the postal carriers now don't differentiate between lithium and other battery types. As far as they are concerned... a battery is a battery is a battery.

[@PraveenBombanero]

Hey Bruce! I wished you had done this video a little bit early. I was so desperate looking for a battery replacement for my Taranis and I saw someone using a Turnigy nano-tech 2100mAh 3S1P 20~40C LiFePo4 Transmitter Pack on KZbin. So I bought the same hoping it would be a perfect fit for the Transmitter. Well, it does fit in if you remove the piece of rubber on the battery lid, but still it's a very very tight fit which I wasn't so comfortable having installed. So now I've got 2 HobbyKing 1500mAH LiFe 3S 9.9v Transmitter packs with DIY connectors to fit the Taranis. Now I always have a fully charged extra pack on my Transmitter box. I think this is the perfect battery for the Taranis and a this pack lasts a very long time. And about the Low voltage alarm for 3 Cell LiFe pack on a Transmitter, I think it should be 9.5V. As we all know the measured voltage depend on the current being drawn, and a transmitter would draw a very low current during it's operation. So a battery pack on a Transmitter would have a lower voltage drop compared to a power hungry RC model. So it we get to read a little high voltage even if the Transmitter had drawn most of it's power. And these LiFe packs has very sharp drop curve once it's fully consumed. So to be on the safe side, and to have a well balanced pack, I think the low voltage alarm should be something around 9.5V. Please do correct me if I'm wrong. :)

[@ronaldgoodall7320]

Can you tell me how to set up the beep warning on the Taranas when the throttle stick is in the centre position?

[@davidaearthy]

Let me google that for you. ;) www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=5842.0;nowap

[@iankia1]

Hey Bruce the LiPos you suggested, Turnigy 2.2 9XR and the Zippy and the Turnigy 1.0 physically do not fit in the bay. Just Ordered a Turnigy 1700mAh 2S 20C Lipo Pack (91mm*26.5mm*18mm). Fits perfectly. Love your work.

[@arongatt]

+Ian Laidler thanks for that info

[@ConsultingjoeOnline]

Thank you. I LOVE THIS THING. Been flying too many RTFs and HKing Transmitter. I love the complexity and load of settings. Love your videos. Keep it up!

[@ruudxd1]

Can you make a video on how you solder those two wires on 1 battery?

[@shawncell1247]

the stock battery works just great and last a long time. I would never change it .

[@NilssonFPV]

Please update the description. I bought the ZIPPY Flightmax 1800mAh 3S1P 30C LiFePo4 Pack assuming it would fit the Taranis, but its to long. But apparently they have another called ZIPPY Flightmax 1800mAh 9.9V 5C LiFePo4 TX Pack. And this is the one that fits the Taranis.

[@snaprollinpitts]

what if you use a 3 cell lipo with a 10volt regulator?

[@marksmith5156]

Is it a special charger for the hobby king as compared to the lipo battery

[@oscarbergner]

What is that small connector called that goes into the taranis? been looking everywhere to know it's name, but cant find anything about it....

[@conorhorgan183]

What C rating did the batteries have? Transmitter batteries have low C ratting like 1c.

[@29jvskate]

can i use the taranis to charge the 3s lipo? I have an ISDT charger but idk if i need an adapter or something

[@tungruffel]

Do I have to buy the module to use the transmitter with the receiver?

[@jeremygalloway1348]

I've owned 2 hking 1500mah lifepo4 batteries specifically for my 9x. I've always used that servo style connector. Works perfectly fine

[@Stambo59]

My Taranis is finally on it's way from HK after nearly a month on backorder. I ordered from BG but they kept cancelling my order because it had been backorder too long. I have used a LiFe 1800 battery in my 9x but I killed it by forgetting to turn it off so I ordered a 9xr one because it has low voltage protection. I may now use that in the Taranis until another LiFe arrives. I can't wait to get my hands on the Taranis but I really don't expect to see it until mid January.

[@smokedkipper5]

Thanks Bruce, so many mysteries made a bit clearer for me.

[@RC-Heli835]

I've noticed recently that the charge light on my Taranis while charging the stock nimh battery will quit blinking and eventually goes solid but never turns off like it did when new. Also I've noticed that the battery is getting very warm.

[@Aviator747a]

So what is better to use, the new 2000 mah nimh or the 1800mah life? My taranis came with the 800 mah nimh batt. I haven't had a chance to use it yet.

[@wippo76]

Hi bruce You show us the option 9xr lipo Did you try this one???? It actually does not fit!!! :( Now I use the 2500nanotech 3s for radios which fits nice

[@sloperdude]

Bruce, in one of the previous Taranis videos you mentioned that it was possible to plug in the battery backwards and short the radio out. On my Hitec Aurora 9 I solved that with my labeler by sticking a large 'R' label inside my battery compartment next to the positive terminal. Now I never have to guess which way to plug in my Tx battery. A strip of red tape would also work, as long as it's sticky enough not to fall off. Cleaning the battery compartment first with rubbing alcohol where you want the tape to be would help it stick.

[@SirArghPirate]

I'm unable to find any documentation on the charger connection on the taranis, polarity and voltage. So 12 volts and the supplied battery (NiMH) is fine?

[@hughhemington9559]

At the VERY END he says you can use a 12volt "wall wart".

[@SirArghPirate]

Hugh Hemington Ah, thanks :)

[@frankrivers4653]

What's the other plug in the back of the battery bay for? It looks like it would accept a balance lead from a 3S battery. If that's the case could a 3S lipo or LiFe be plugged directly into it? Thanks.

[@PeterWebful]

My question exactly.

[@konturger]

It is a serial output which can deliver telemetrie information: github.com/opentx/opentx/wiki/Taranis-serial-port

[@oliverjohnston3648]

Hi Bruce. The review is great, however what about some specific advice about what battery's will actually fit into the battery holder?!

[@GenrlSt]

Hi Bruce, thanks for making this video. Were you able to confirm if the Taranis is compatible the regular FRSKY Rx modules? Thanks

[@ofiasdfnosdf]

Is it safe to leave the lipo plugged into the Taranis in between sessions - say for 3 to 7 days?

[@dphotos007]

Will these batteries work on a DX7 transmitters? Here in the states you can get a Eneloop battery built for the transmitter. I have been using Eneloop batteries in the AA size for a few years with my other electronics and they can last longer than store bought AA's plus they are rechargeable.

[@xjet]

You can fit a LiFe to a DX7 but if your Eneloop batteries are working okay I wouldn't bother.

[@robbiedavis72]

How do these batteries fit in there?? You didnt show them fitting in the taranis. WHY??

[@drumrboynoid]

I got my radio! I'm so excited! I didn't get a charge chord with it though, is that the norm? Will the radios memory reset when the battery gets unplugged for charging? Or do you keep the battery plugged into the radio while charging? I plan on doing exactly what your doing with the Zippy? I'd greatly appreciate your feedback. Thanks.

[@drumrboynoid]

I think I bought Hobby Kings last Taranis with only minutes before sellout. I'll believe it when I see it though as its still in rout. You think there's room to install a charging plug into the battery cover so you don't have to open it each time for charging? I am very much looking forward to the future programming tutorials. Thanks Bruce.

[@xjet]

To be honest, the LiFe packs seem to last forever on a charge so I don't mind the occasional need to pop the battery cover off for a recharge. Even in the middle of the flying season I only have to do it once every few weeks or so.

[@chrisf5475]

my taranis with newer 2000mah battery has had very little use. i have been setting up a new model with ezuhf module in the radio and the supplied battery really doesn't last long... im getting half an hour before it starts giving a warning!

[@kampkrieger]

can I use 3S on the Taranis Q x7 ? the frSky website says 2-3S / 15V, so I guess, but on the back of the device it says rated 9V

[@hockeyfreak1967]

If I'm going to always be near an outlet, could use a 12v power supply and put a connector on it to not have a battery? What would the specs of the supply need to be? I assume a 12v and 260mA (or anything under .5mA) would be fine?

[@pressalltheknobs3277]

Roger Smith I don't recommend it. You can't use the charging socket since its designed to work with the power off and not to charge the battery while running the radio at the same time. This means you would have to plug in the DC power supply where the battery plugs in which is not very robust or convenient. As to the power supply, although Bruce says a 12v nominal battery works it will make the regulators work harder. For continuous DC operation you would probably want to keep it nearer the designed 7.2v. As to amps there is no given spec but based on the estimate that 800mAh lasts around 2hrs you will need at least a 400mA. However, NiMH batteries can provide several amps so the peak current draw of the TX may be quite a bit more than 400mA. It's probably unlikely that the peak draw is that high but it's hard to know for sure without doing some measurements. Another problem is that your bog standard wall wart DC power supply can be quite noisy, electrically, and that can be quite upsetting to sensitive radio equipment. Batteries supply very clean power and this TX was designed to work of a battery. You would want to choose a power supply that was well filtered. That all said it probably depends on what you plan on doing with the TX while you have it powered this way. If you are controlling a computer flight simulator then you could just try it out with something you have in a box somewhere but if you are flying 1/4 scale turbine jets then you might want to be a bit more careful.

[@jaybirdfpv5034]

Hey Bruce, quick question. I have the qx7. Is the any reason I can't just plug a 2s balance plug straight into the qx7's plug(female)?

[@MrNeil351]

Does the c rateing matter when choosing a battery? I have a 3s 2.2 30c lipo I want to use in my turnigy 9x.

[@ridgehawk1]

This did leave me a little confused, but combined with some other info it was helpful. Thanks Bruce!

[@fatkhetburnell]

I don't know if it's Turnigy's quality control or maybe FrSky changed their battery bay dimensions, but I just bought 2 of the 2.2 9XR batteries and they are too wide for the current Taranis battery bay.

[@SkydiveDriver]

Hi Bruce. I was watching your video on battery options. I was wondering do you think one could replace a 3.7V 300mAh 2C lipo with a 3.7v 500mAh 25C battery without hurting anything. It is for a camera. Thanks, like your reviews very much.

[@KGFlyer55]

Another great one Bruce, just wondering, you mentioned 72 MHz modules for the Taranis, can you recommend ones that fit and are compatible ?

[@TheHexperience]

I have the HK 1500mah LiFe battery, and it seems like it's draining faster then when it was new. (It's a couple years old now). The internal resistance shows around 60 m-ohms per cell. Does that sound right? Thanks!

[@rondoschiavoni8840]

i purchased a transmitter 3s lipo 8C 2200mah for my futaba 72Mhz radio that took 8 AA batteries with new lipo it reads 12 volts will this be OK

[@FPVREVIEWS]

i need some advice, bruce. i have an older futaba 8ch radio running a 433 lrs module, and i would like to eliminate the on board battery altogether, and use the fpv ground station power which is 12v and sometimes up to 14 v when i am running the car engine, as it's run off my car battery. sometimes i run the car engine while on long flights to keep the batt up. alternator charges at up to 14 v as you know. i need a voltage regulator, of some sort. not sure what to get, and haven't seen anything on the market. this will also eliminate the possibility of a transmitter batt failure on my by now very expensive fpv plane. see my latest video to see the plane. oh, and yea, the futaba runs on 9.6v. although, when fully charged, the batt is sometimes as high as 11.1v. nickel metal hydride. i actually wnat ot do it to both transmitters, and both lrs. i have a immersion rc,lrs, and a dragonlink v2. thanks bruce. if you have any ideas, let me know. it would seem like a simple matter to step the volts down, but i am having trouble finding a way. regards,spike

[@xjet]

I'm just rendering up a video on BECs and I'll do another on variable voltage boost/buck regulators. What's that? It's a regulator that will deliver a constant voltage on the output regardless of what voltage is applied to the input. For example, you can get 9.6V out even when the input voltage varies from 3V through to 20V. These boost-buck regulators are "cheap as beans" and allow you to use almost any power source for your RC gear and/or UHF transmitter. Stay tuned!

[@FPVREVIEWS]

***** great! thanks! i'm tuned in and waiting!

[@RobB_VK6ES]

any number of voltage regs on Ebay boost, buck or even boost+buck. search for julian Llett here on the tube. He has some interesting and in your case relevant info on these modules. youtubeDOTcom/channel/UCmHvGf00GDuPYG9DZqQKd9A

[@FPVREVIEWS]

Rob B thanks. will have a look.

[@PassionForInnovation]

Would a larger 2cell 6.6v LiFE provide enough voltage? They have the right connectors build-in without the risk of the LiPo

[@privateagent]

RCModelReviews I'd really love to know this too !

[@MagicSteve46]

so if i were to just plugged my 12 volt 5 amp power supply into the taranis charging port could that damage it?

[@raptr49]

I want to use a 3s 1800 mAh LiFe Zippy. So I am assuming that I will not able to use the integral charge port. Is that correct?

[@danejames4236]

No you wont be able to use the built in charger

[@zeemanjr]

Hey Bruce, Can you please tell me where I can get myself a FRSky Taranis radio because I cant seem to find them any where that has stock. Thanks in advance. Regards, Pete.

[@xjet]

They are like hen's teeth at the moment but watch for the supply to ease over the next few months. You can place a backorder at HobbyKing and wait -- or just keep your eyes peeled at sites like HiModel and other dealers.

[@zeemanjr]

Thankyou Bruce. Regards, Pete.

[@owenkilleen]

Bruce, can i use this, (ZOP Power 6.6V 2000mAh 8C LI-FE Battery), to power the FlySky TH-9X?

[@andycanon1]

Can someone tell me what the low voltage alarm should be set at for LIfe batteries please. I tried finding the answer on RC groups, but as usual, there's no simple answer and the tread quickly goes off topic.

[@cumbriarc]

3 volts per cell

[@andycanon1]

Thanks Cumbria

[@alexiscolonfpv3534]

Hi Radio Master VS FrSky Taranis ?

[@chappy1531]

Excellent timing Bruce ! My Taranis just arrived today along with this recent video. I was wondering that very thing, what battery would be the best replacement. I do use the LIFE packs in other radios and will use one in this as well. One thing I wish you would have mentioned is the second power connection in the battery bay, what is it for? Really looking forward to your future video's on the Taranis to help me understand it's functions. Thanks for all you do!

[@GibsonLesPaul2273]

Correct me if im wrong but whatever voltage battery you choose is the voltage you get from the pins on the back of the radio where you update your RX firmware, so if you choose say an 11v battery and your RX only allows up to 10v you could fry it when you connect it to the 3 pins.

[@Grumpyoldtwit]

Taranis can handle up to 15V

[@rguptaca]

The new Taranis comes with a 2000mAh NiMH. If the Tx draws 260mA (as per back panel) then we could get up to 7.7 hours. I would bet at least 6. I received mine today, July 16, 2014.

[@TilmanBaumann]

I'm really torn between just putting in a bigger NiMh pack or a two cell LiFe. A NiMh pack would charge in the case with the build in charger. That is very convenient. Finding a two cell LiFe that fits is tough, but then I can just plug in the balance lead (as it was designed by FrSky)

[@javieruriel]

The taranis can handle 11.1v?

[@fr3dsky980]

+Frank R. Pilot NEVER

[@javieruriel]

+Fr3DSky thanks

[@user-rs8zg8ey2b]

Yes, 3S no problem.

[@funkygrib1]

I use 2000mah Sanyo eneloop pack from Overlander UK Cons VERY expesive, but the lazy mans option (plug an play) Pros Standard charger,, standard radio set-up, large cappacity and unafected by self discharge.

[@shamansusu]

Hello Sir, This is what I was searching for long days. I have a FlySky CT6B RC Transmitter, and it takes 8 "AA" Batteries which is 12V power source. So, I was thinking of using a 3s LiPo 11.1V 25C Battery. So will it work for it. I need your suggestion. Thanks.

[@varkokonyi]

if it isn't too late, I can say that it will probably work.

[@steveh4044]

Thanks Bruce. My preference is for a larger capacity 6 cell low self-discharge NiMH pack. Frsky make one that is quite cheap. It enables use of the built in charger and is more convenient for me, as I don't like having to remove the battery cover each time I want to charge.

[@xjet]

The only problem with the NiMH option is that the inbuilt charger has a relatively low charge rate so if you're in a hurry to go flying and have a low battery -- you're going to have to wait -- or use the external charger anyway. However, high-capacity LSD NiMH is certainly a valid option -- but oddly enough, such batteries usually cost more than the lithium equivalent.

[@john-paulhopman318]

For your zippy, why couldn't you just charge the battery using the balance wires?

[@hunterd78]

John-Paul Hopman if u are asking this question, then u shouldn't be using this type of thing. if u do not know what u are doing, u could start a fire or something. both the main power connector and the balance leads needs to be plugged into the charger.

[@user-rs8zg8ey2b]

Depends on your charger, some will work fine (older accucell6), newer accucell requires both connections, pisses me off, even on 1S battery, pretty stupid, least i got 12 of them for $68 shipped.

[@privateagent]

I'm using a 2S (yes, two cell LiFe) and has soon as voltge comes down to 6.5, the radio will start announcing "Transmitter battery low", even if I set the voltage ratio from 6.0 to 6.6. PLEASE HELP BRUCE!

[@vinels123]

Have you Connect the 2s Balance plug directly into the taranis or do you using an adaptor so just two cables Connecting to the taranis instead of 3 cables ?

[@privateagent]

I'm using the white connector directly without any adapter. I found out the issue, you have to lower the alarm down to 6.0

[@vinels123]

Private okay thank you :-)

[@TubeSurfer26]

Whats the max voltage for a Futaba 8FG?

[@sloperdude]

Check the Futaba website. All the specs are there.

[@RC-Heli835]

I see they have discontinued the zippy 1800 3s lifepo 4. Do you know if the Turnigy Nano Tech 2100 mah 3s lifepo4 will fit. Confirmed buyers say it fits a Turnigy X9, JRX11, Futaba 9C, Hitec Eclipse and a JR 9303. I think the Taranis X9D is basically a JR9393 box isn't it? hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-nano-tech-2100mah-3s1p-20-40c-lifepo4-transmitter-pack.html?queryID=&objectID=47429&indexName=hbk_live_magento_en_us_products

[@FransMelissa]

Why not make a battery like you did for the 9x? I made one with 2 surefire 3000mah cells and I can fly the entire weekend without charging...

[@pawlowskidog]

Merry Christmas

[@mikeh4359]

the taranis now comes with a 2000mha battery

[@pressalltheknobs3277]

It's worth pointing out that the Taranis Plus now ships with a 7.2v 2200 mAh NiMH battery which has plenty of life, is very safe and so reduces the advantages of making this change. A LiFe might be a bit lighter, charge faster and hold its charge better during storage but at the cost of having buy a new battery, possibly a new charger, modify the battery and have to take the battery out of the TX to charge it. Probably not worth doing at least until the original battery stops taking charge.

[@jussa101]

Definately have to agree I own a plus and the battery gives me a lot of fly time. I'm never away from my taranis for more than a day so self discharge is not even a worry for me. I may however switch when the included battery doesn't hold its charge as well.

[@LaLaObeRoT]

In my opinion Sanyo Eneloop are the very best batteries for transmitters. Robust, low memory effect, low self discharge, not affected by storage. If you reflex-charge them, they last for years.

[@user-rs8zg8ey2b]

Cost to much, hassle to assemble, 2S 18650 is the way to go.

[@adolphjanssen6580]

Hi there, what is reflex charging?? thanks

[@samhozen4024]

like your instruction always mate.thanks cobber

[@angulion]

Just as a little notice, the original dumb wallplug is 15V 0.5A (not 12V).

[@topxe.]

I like 1500 LiFe battery. I use them in both my Taranis and 9x. I'm not sure how many hours I get but it lasts forever. I set the alarm at around 9.5V although they can discharge lower I find it drops off very fast if you go much lower. Works way better than NiMH in cold weather. LiPo way too risky to use in a TX.

[@1HotShot40]

I would like to see how to connect a 9x with ER9x to my Taranis buddy box cable. Thanks keep up the good work.

[@Vass881234]

just ordered a 1800mAH Zippy 3S and what turned up was a 3 Cell 6.6volt 30C Life battery but its a flat block, it won't fit in the Taranis, so be careful what you order

[@BIGEMANN1]

Judging by the "Zippy Flightmax 1800mAH 9.9V 5C LiFePo4 TX Pack" battery dimensions as listed on Hobbyking , it would seem the width of this battery at 30mm would be a tight fit , as far as putting the battery bay cover on . Has anyone used one that could comment ?

[@SVELFARO]

Thanks Bruce, informative as always

[@stevengrey1948]

I am just pondering upgrading the NiMh cells with LSD and 2000mah. These cells are rated to 1500 charge/discharge cycles. I can still use the built in charger circuit which reduces the number of times the back cover is removed. It also reduces the likelihood that I will damage or wear out the compression fit of the battery cover. Other accounts online say that higher capacity 6-cell NimH packs still get 12-15 hours of on time. With the higher cycle count cells I should still get 9-12 hours. I think the only thing I loose is the ability to quick charge; a trade off I am willing to make.

[@Rcschim]

Thanks for the tip about the internal charger not to mix it with ext charger - I would have tried that :-) I just found an option for me: Sanyo eneloop pack with 8cells around 10v. Eneloops are nimh but have very low self discarge rate... And the pack fits really tight and has 1900mah. Greetings from Austria, rcschim

[@Schmuder]

hallo rcschim! wo kann ich auf hobbyking ein kabel zum laden finden, bzw den female stecker der in der taranis verbaut ist?? finde den niergens! lg aus Melk, NÖ

[@Rcschim]

***** hi, bin ned ganz sicher welches du meinst? Inter das Kabel direkt für die Batterie? Das wäre ein JST XH Stecker - das Gegenstück - um ein Ladekabel zu baun, wäre demnach ein Balancer - Kabel JST XH 2S. Wenn Du das Kabel aussen für die Ladebuchse an der Taranis meinst: hier geht ein Futaba Ladekabel (aussen - innen +)

[@Schmuder]

RCSchim Danke! Ich wusste nicht wie ich meine Frage formulieren soll, aber du hast sie beantwortet, super, dankeschön! :) Wahnsinns Kanal hast du, echt Spitze!! Weiter so, mein Abo hast du sicher! ;) LG

[@mattbartolo8955]

i use the Sanyo eneloop pack with 8cells too,, lasts forever

[@jeffy1670]

Instead of putting 2 different plugs on the battery why not use the other half of the balance extender to make a charge adapter?

[@xjet]

Good idea.. could be done!

[@virdun]

***** I just did that!

[@stephen8385]

is it okay to use 3s lipo with big c rating? like 35-50c?

[@MrBKScorpio]

im wondering the same. did you ever find out?

[@elm70]

What about 6 LSD AA for 1.59$ each from HobbyKing. 2400mAh, no discharge issue, recharge the pack from tx plug not even need to take out the batter. Cheap and easy .. why mess with LiPo ?

[@MKO2037]

That's what I did... Works great...

[@SaToMojo]

Or just another possibility; U could use the "DIY $8 Lithium Transmitter Battery", 2 x Trustfire 2400mah &+ hardcase lipos, those don't puff. The trick U showed us Bruce, i use Trustfire 2500mah on my 9x and i feel its very efficient & safe. A charge lasts forever. S if U got the same kinda space, looks like U do U can use 3s 2200mah lipos.

[@stedenvideos3825]

Bruce!!! This video is out of date and should really be updated or just taken down. New Taranis now comes with a 2000mAH low self discharge battery and has done for some time now I believe. I've just bought a Taranis and thanks to this video I've wasted a few pounds on a LIFE and wasted a bit of time soldering connections for it. No big deal - but this video is no longer helpful.

[@TheTrueType]

Thank you for the info!

[@sharkbytefpv4326]

Steden Videos Thanks for the information

[@hankhasemeier6887]

Steden Videos I bought my taranis last week and got the 800mah battery🙁

[@allan95]

Steden no one forced you to go buy one Bruce is only giving his opinion

[@snaprollinpitts]

you mean that you don't look at the date to see when it was made, I think your comment belongs some place else!

[@NsXy]

My taranis came with 2000 mAh so I’m confused

[@jab842]

My FrSKY Taranis -Plus came with a 2000mah battery. I guess the old ones came with the 800mah.

[@goku445]

I have a Taranis (not Plus) that already came with the 2Kmah battery. I guess it was just the first batch of Taranis that came with the 800mah bat.

[@juanluisquiroz1223]

Hi, I need some help. I just bought my frsky taranis and im having some trouble with the ESC. Its a 30 A turnigy plus. It gets warm when i conect the lipo. Im not using the motor, I was tring some servos and it gets warm. Anyone can help? thanks

[@privateagent]

It's because you have or a faulty servo, or a bad connection. Happens to me too when I don't correctly plug the red and black wires

[@BelperFlyer]

Whatever you do don't be tempted to charge a NMh battery through the built-in charge socket using an 'intelligent' charger. You must use the supplied crude 12 DC wall charger or something similar. I made that mistake and had to replace a MOSFET on the main board. Not something anyone wishes to do! I've made up a so-called 'Instant' 2500 mAH NMh pack for my Taranis. I made an adapter for which converts the connector to a standard servo type and always charge externally using my Graupner Ultramat 16. It lasts ages between charges Lots of ways of skinning this Taranis cat.

[@harmoniamonde]

use pin to unplug pins from NiMH connector then, plug in to Lithium battery's unplugged wire to the connector. Done.

[@oja60]

4:15 you claim you can just plug in the balance connector and off you go ??? Really ? Using the balance connector for discharge will In this case give you the nominal voltage of one cell. Note that the middle pin in the Taranis receptacle is blanked. No good idea!

[@ColdestLivewire]

the middle pin on a 2s is both cell #1 + and cell #2 -, the outer pins are at the same voltage potential as the discharge lead

[@superspit]

I've yet to recharge my HK Life battery (as shown here).....Turnigy 9x indicates 9.4/9.3v). Looks like it'll hold a charge like the Apollo Lunar package did! Bring on Thorium Chemistry!

[@konturger]

I´d recommend, in matter of long flight hours, go for two lithium mangan cells (*KeepPower IMR 26650 - 5,2Amps*). Solder two in a pack (7,4v) with balancer leads and fitting plugs. Put it in a fitting shrink or good value tape, there you go. Up to *_40hrs_* of flight time wihtout any charging :-) (5,2A / 0,13A) The Taranis+ (plus!) consumes meassured arround 130mAh , but i guess the old Taranis is similar. The batteries: www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?387664-Test-Review-of-Keeppower-IMR26650-5200mAh-%28Black%29-2014 To fit the 26650 battery pack into the Taranis, there is a really nice fitting 3Dprint from Christophe Bernardi @thingiverse, which I use. It works & fits pretty well! www.thingiverse.com/make:101704#comment-523136 It also provides a better stand on the desk, if an extention module in the bay is used, like orange modules which intent to have the stupid antenna going out the backside, were the taranis usually would lay on :-) In conclusion i can stay hours over hours in duty with the taranis even if I use it as an joystick interface for my (www.x-plane.com) simulator copter models: github.com/opentx/opentx/wiki/OpenTX-USB-Joystick Thumbs up @Bruce!! I enjoy your videos. Happy Landings !¡

[@user-rs8zg8ey2b]

A 2S 18650 3200mAH pack fits in the battery bay and last 26 hours: www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25811065&postcount=1019

[@markcunningham2109]

please, sir, i have 5000rpm motor, 30amp esc, 12 inch perk slow flyer and a kk 5 bord but i wired it up wrong, and it has some homeing stuff and gps also, im so daft i cant work it, please mr rc professer can u help me, thanks

[@ronaldgoodall7320]

HELP, can anyone help me? I have a Taranis Tx with a X8R Rx and a GoPro Yun-2d gimbal to fit DJI Quattro X. How do connect all of this so I can operate the gimbal with the Taranis? I have power to the gimbal but I'm confused about all the other wires "anyone"

[@StarHoppen]

What I'd really like to see is a battery that would offer maximum capacity while still utilizing the built-in recharging system, where you could enjoy the convenience of plugging in the charger from the outside, just as it's designed to do! I hate having to open the hatch, unplug the battery & remove it, then reinstall everything just to recharge - with every cycle producing wear-&-tear on those tiny wires, connector & receptacle. For such a brilliant concept as the Taranis/FrSky system is supposed to be, I wish there had been more forethought given to its battery system design - perhaps with greater flexibility for the various batteries that could be used, and their maintenance. And added component cost should not be an argument, as relatively cheap as it is now, & the number of people already willingly paying $1K & upwards for "high end" Tx's. For something so 'revolutionary', the battery system is like the revolution is hauling around a battleship anchor.

[@waynerussell6401]

Taranis has been shipping with a 2000mAhr LSD NiMh battery and higher capacity charging circuit for a while! Much the best for a consumer radio choice. No worries leaving it on accidentally - a NiMh will recover - Li not! Good to mention the 1-5C rating of transmitter Li chemistry batteries.

[@xjet]

Fortunately the Taranis has an inactivity alarm built into it which means the chances of leaving the radio on to the extent that the battery goes flat is minimal. I used to be a strong NiMH fan but since I started retrofitting my transmitters with LiFe batteries I haven't looked back.

[@waynerussell6401]

***** Only if you can hear it! In the garage, in the boot, in the drawer,,, one day every one gets a flat battery.

[@sloperdude]

Wayne, the problem with NiMH batteries is that you constantly have to recharge them, since they self discharge. I can only fly slope gliders when the wind is blowing in the right direction and the lift is strong enough. That means my batteries may sit for weeks until the wind gods align, and many times I've had to fast charge my NiMH packs on the way to the slope site. When I do that the charge doesn't last as long, and I end up charging more packs while I'm flying. I did alleviate this somewhat with a six port NiMH slow charger that switches to a maintenance charge when the batteries are fully charged, so I can leave them on indefinitely. Still, lithium packs are less of a hassle.

[@waynerussell6401]

sloperdude The Taranis batteries use the LSD "low self discharge": chemistry that is similar to Li with up to 85% charge retention in one year. LSD gives up some to maximum capacity. Standard NiMh can be left on a cheap household timer to trickle charge for a few minutes a day for constant readiness.

[@silverbullet126]

Got mine from getfpv (dec 2013) only came with the weak little 800mah battery. Hence me here looking at which battery to buy :)

[@metavet9242]

Great video really clear and helpful🙂Thankyou

[@RaulNatera]

Thanks, very interesting video. As I can see You fly in mode 1 as I learn to fly in Kraft radios many years ago, for me is easy than mode 2

[@izwanmohd]

I'm quite surprise how your lipo charger full charger alert always sound while you making video! mind boggling! like it know you recording video :D

[@xjet]

I charge a lot of batteries :-)

[@Germanbattle83]

Well I bought that 2.2 lipo based on this video and it doesnt fit inside the Taranis... Good Job.