BETAFPV ExpressLRS Parts are HERE! 😲

[@AlbertKimTV]

🛒 BETAFPV ExpressLRS PD - bit.ly/3xYew04 BF - bit.ly/3indHHC ⚡ 6 port 1S charger - bit.ly/3kqbvSh | bit.ly/3roGKyw bit.ly/36PFpY1 | bit.ly/3isQDHt 🚁 HX115 SE - bit.ly/3ktTKBx 😲 HX115 LR - bit.ly/3eNd49p 🔋 450mah 1S BT2.0 Lipos - bit.ly/3z8MhvU 📝 ExpressLRS Github Project - bit.ly/2QTi571 📝 ExpressLRS Github Project - bit.ly/2QTi571 🙏 Please support with a 👍 and don’t forget to hit the 🔔 thanks! 💲 www.patreon.com/albertkim 👉 Old gear for sale here - bit.ly/AlbertGearFS

[@AlbertKimTV]

@@philsonnenberg6092 Yes, you can get them here - bit.ly/3indHHC

[@geometerfpv2804]

ELRS: the answer TBS deserved. It's gonna take over!

[@JyeSmith]

I can confirm that as of v1.0 BETAFPV targets are merged and available in the Configurator. All 2.4 ELRS hardware is compatible. You just just need to flash them with with the same options.

[@AlbertKimTV]

I have Configurator 0.5.8 and it's still not showing up in there.

[@WezleyVarty]

@@AlbertKimTV they have been added to the firmware side, but the configurator still needs an update to add them there. Should be up in the next day or so I'd say... Jurg is pretty fast at adding things. If your desperate to flash the BETAFPV stuff, you can do it via the old vscode method, or alternatively, wait for the configurator update.

[@WezleyVarty]

@@AlbertKimTV BETAFPV is now available in configurator v1.0.0: github.com/ExpressLRS/ExpressLRS-Configurator/tree/v1.0.0

[@AlbertKimTV]

@@WezleyVarty Thanks!

[@AlbertKimTV]

@@WezleyVarty I noticed the wifi targets for the BETAFPV parts isn't in there yet. To be added soon?

[@CarbonGlassMan]

I am wanting another Crossfire receiver but the 915mhz module and a receiver is $56.98. A Crossfire receiver is about $40 when I can find them. I may just have to switch everything over to ELRS since I can get 2 ELRS receivers for the price of 1 Crossfire receiver. The only complaint I've had about Crossfire is the price. TBS completely cured the failsafe problem I was having with my Frsky radio and receivers. Thanks for the links.

[@pksteffen]

How much you wanna bet there’s a Betafpv Express LRS radio on its way? :)

[@AlbertKimTV]

I wouldn't be surprised.

[@JuanCintron]

When are we getting a build from you with your impressions on Express LRS?

[@AlbertKimTV]

In about 8 hours.

[@ojkolsrud1]

For my next build, I'm really unsure if I should get the new TBS Sixty9 Crossfire/VTX combination board, or go for ELRS. I'm using the TBS Tango 2, and I don't have the module bay. The next build will be a 5 inch too, so weight is not an issue. I have a 2.5 inch laying around too, which is currently missing a receiver - perhaps I'll go for ELRS with that one instead.

[@AlbertKimTV]

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[@babc142]

Apart from all the launch bugs I was impressed by the Sixty9, but mine has fried itself without warning after three weeks of use. Unsure what caused the short, bit it took my FC's 5V supply with it. Possibly the u.fl pigtail touching a board component? Having two u.fl pigtails sticking out either side of the stack is the biggest weakness of the sixty9 design IMO. Anyway, I've just ordered 2.4 ELRS and seperate VTX. Crossfire only has decent range at 50Hz, and that is slow. I'd get this module and the Tango module bay adapter if I were you.

[@ojkolsrud1]

@@babc142 I actually got the Sixty9. What I did, was to opt out of using the shield and 30x30 mount. Instead, I routed the uFl pigtails inwards, and I have the coax cables running out the back through the large opening opposite the main connector. By doing that, it's super compact.

[@babc142]

​@@ojkolsrud1 I did exactly the same to achieve a really neat setup, and now I'm wondering if this is how the short happened. Could the u.fl pigtail with an inward path have shorted a board component? I hadn't been near a soldering iron for weeks with that setup yet it shorted on battery connection. Anyway, I've taken the opportunity to go ELRS + Unify Pro V3.

[@trevorimpulsebuyguy6398]

I haven't went to ELRS just yet but its getting really hard not to when the receivers are better and cheaper than any D8 receiver out there. Good looking out Albert! You have been really on top of showing us the newest ELRS stuff, thank you.👍👍

[@AlbertKimTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@RubyS.1]

They just went into an actual stable release. I highly recommend you do it for 60 buckish you can be setup with 3 Rx and the tx.

[@trevorimpulsebuyguy6398]

@@RubyS.1 I have so much invested in receivers and crossfire or I would be all over it. But I do plan on it.😊 thanks

[@jlarson42]

Great review. Nice charger. Was curious if you had one brand TX could it bind to another companies Rx assuming firmware matched.

[@AlbertKimTV]

If firmware versions and options set are the same, they will all work together. Mine are different and I'm waiting for the targets for this BETAFPV parts to come out to make them all match.

[@Lozoot2]

Hah, I actually just ordered the charger a couple days ago. USB-C PD is so damn nice to have!

[@pksteffen]

Thank you Albert for outlining current limitations of the ecosystems and firmware. Checked your description but don’t see an update. Hopefully this is all interoperable soon. Otherwise we’ll need multiple modules for HM and Betafpv.

[@AlbertKimTV]

All issues in the video have been resolved with the latest firmware updates. See this updated video here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5LPhWiYqtRjq6s

[@pksteffen]

@@AlbertKimTV I watched part of the video but not all since I haven’t bought into it yet and missed that message. Thanks!!

[@rorycadorette8420]

Damn it.. just came out 10 hours ago and ELRS updated the eco system again, lol.. so i bought the updated version and as soon as clicked order, it changed again.. lmao.. ELRS devs FTW!

[@AlbertKimTV]

Yeah, they are moving at light speed. My head is spinning...

[@Przemo-c]

@@AlbertKimTV I wish OpenHD moved at that pace.

[@TheTriggerhappyhippi]

Would this be usable with any elrs receiver? Or just the beta ones great vid as always bro

[@AlbertKimTV]

It will be once you flash all parts with the same firmware and options.

[@berndmuller4282]

Betafpv or happymodel module - which one is better?

[@AlbertKimTV]

Happymodel makes a few different modules but they all basically do the same thing with some minor differences in power output. The BETAFPV 2.4ghz module can do up to 500mW. The Happymodel is 250mW max power. If you want more power then get the BETAFPV module.

[@berndmuller4282]

@@AlbertKimTV thanks for your quick reply

[@n4922]

I love elrs, daily flying ep1 and tx from happymodel.. What's the point of such of high power output??? Normally I use 10mw.. Do you really need 100 200 500 mw???

[@CarbonGlassMan]

For long range or penetration I believe. Do you stay pretty close to yourself when you fly?

[@n4922]

@@CarbonGlassMan normally in my backyard, but if I want to play in bandos, I set it to 25mw... Really you don't need more.. And here in Europe, more power than 25mw (you can go up to 100mw but not with the actual channel hoping and duty cicle of elrs) is illegal.. But my point is that you miss the option of using less power (min is 100mw)

[@n4922]

Sorry for my English, isn't my primary language

[@AlbertKimTV]

👍

[@valden]

Now someone needs to make a Jp5in1 multiprotocol module with elrs included... We can hope lol.

[@AlbertKimTV]

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[@Crusader4633]

Do you know if they're going to release a normal-sized module for standard radios...?

[@AlbertKimTV]

No plans yet

[@Crusader4633]

@@AlbertKimTV Odd choice. I'd be willing to bet that the TX-16 (and all the clones) is the current most popular transmitter out there...And it can't use this module.

[@AlbertKimTV]

@@Crusader4633 Perhaps most popular with flyers of larger quads. BETAFPV knows their customer base very well. They mostly fly small micros and prefer the smaller radios. A huge number of people wanted the module for the Tango 2 and X-Lite. They are just listening to their customers. Happymodel didn't make one until recently (I think it came out a week ago).

[@Crusader4633]

@@AlbertKimTV Happymodel's was always a JR module, just didn't include the box LOL. True though about Beta and smaller quads.

[@babc142]

@@AlbertKimTV For some reason Happymodel CNCed an Iron Man face into the heatsink of their module. Honestly what were they thinking?

[@Ricpow80AkaNagamooto]

For the betafpv elrs modules, are the antennas themselves sma or rpsma? (I know the happymodel versions have the sma male connectors on their antennae)

[@AlbertKimTV]

Well, going to the product link you would be able to see they are listed as SMA male.

[@Ricpow80AkaNagamooto]

@@AlbertKimTV thank you (sorry, I must have missed it -i'll surely be using your product link when I order one for myself). 👍

[@rumidom]

do these have telemetry?

[@AlbertKimTV]

Yes, if you enable the option in the firmware when you flash/update it. Otherwise it's off.

[@AlbertKimTV]

Watch this video on how to update... kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5LPhWiYqtRjq6s

[@MCsCreations]

Awesome, Albert! Thanks a lot! 😃 I'm really happy to see more Express LRS stuff popping up in the market! Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@AlbertKimTV]

Thanks! 😃

[@FPVKermyt]

Not in beta anymore as of this morning. 1.0.0 was released today.

[@AlbertKimTV]

Yep, things are moving too fast!

[@FPVKermyt]

@@AlbertKimTV Time's fun when you're having flies!

[@judahbeatz5640]

Thanks Albert, learned something new 👍👍👍

[@AlbertKimTV]

Glad to hear it!

[@nerdCopter]

+1👍, thank you interesting about the configurator support & flashing/happymodel mis-matching stuff.

[@AlbertKimTV]

Once you update the firmware it all works together seamlessly. So firmware updates are pretty much a requirement. I'll have another video on what to do about that.

[@nasrulacuy6991]

All ELRS hardware are compatible with each other as long as the options and bind phrase are the same. You can use HM Tx and BF Rx with the same options and binding phrase while compiling the firmware.

[@AlbertKimTV]

Yeah, I'm just waiting for the firmware targets to show up in the configurator since I'm not interested in doing the compiling part myself.

[@kaiservonloopy]

One

[@AlbertKimTV]

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[@jermadjesty]

Do you still have your tango 2? Would you do a setup video with tango 2 and betafpv ELRS 2.4?

[@AlbertKimTV]

Sorry, I don't have the Tango2 anymore. However, the setup is the same as crossfire and you just use the eLRS lua script instead of the crossfire one to control the module. So, I'm pretty sure no one will make that exact video because there are already many general setup videos in existence.

[@p.i.engineer398]

how wide is the slim module? will it fit in a x9 lite? thanks for review

[@AlbertKimTV]

It's the same width as the nano module bay and it is supported in the X9D Lite.

[@Ricpow80AkaNagamooto]

@@AlbertKimTV the happymodel one kind of protrudes over the top part of the radio (can be seen in the product listing images). Does this one fit better (i.e. not over-hang the top part of the radio so much)? (Also the betafpv version doesn't look like it has a fan in the module?)

[@rubinhodrone9204]

Passando para prestigiar aquele super like no canal 👍

[@AlbertKimTV]

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[@jangkrikmini]

better 915 or 2.4 ?

[@AlbertKimTV]

Depends on what you use it for and where. There are pros and cons for each.

[@jangkrikmini]

@@AlbertKimTV use for t-lite 95x v3 for better range and signal back wall or building

[@jangkrikmini]

@@BurgerurgerFPV same me too, i dunno better 2.4/800/900

[@lucalive1302]

The most interesting thing that you have presented is this 6 port charger, the rest is nothing special :) I like betafpv products, they always have excellent value for money.

[@AlbertKimTV]

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[@Switch180fpv]

Why oh why open source and hardware why to limit the users to your own eco system like other companies crap

[@Kaarzah]

They haven't limited them, ELRS released V1.0 today with support across the board so you can use these modules/receivers with any ELRS hardware.

[@AlbertKimTV]

It's not limited. It's due to difference in firmware versions. Should be able to bind with other receivers as soon as I update them all to the same firmware and settings.

[@Switch180fpv]

Waiting for that confirmation 🙏☺️

[@wiebel1991]

@@Switch180fpv no need to wait. the reason the Happymodel RX didn't bind is because they come with 0.1.3 installed. betafpv is shipping with 1.0.0 (rc-9?). 0.1.3 and 1.0.0 don't bind with each other. But always install the latest version and set a bind phrase, no manual binding needed.

[@Switch180fpv]

@@wiebel1991 thanks 😊