Eflite - Night Radian - 2.0m - Wingnut Tech Remote LED Controller

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[@mapleacrefarm]

Thanks so much for the review of the WingnutTech LED controller. A few things I would like to correct from the video: 1. If you are running firmware 1.2.4, please do not change the endpoint throws on your transmitter. Version 1.2.4 introduced auto sensing of the signal range, so after you power up, simply roll your transmitter knob from low to high and the controller will automatically set the endpoints according to your signal. 2. The LED strips in the video were glitching. It wasn't the controller. There are times when the individual LEDs will glitch and cause the remaining LEDs downline to freeze. This is what was happening during the video. As you saw, simply powering them off and back on will reset them. It's easier to just unplug the input cable on the LED controller and then plug it back in. This will reset all the LED strips at once. Most of the time this is caused by a bad connection, probably inside the wing. 3. Sorry for the confusion on the wire colors. I assure you I am not color blind. LOL. Typically, servo leads are black, red, and white or sometimes brown for the signal. I am surprised to see that HH made their leads all different colors from the standard. Red and black have always been positive and negative, so to vary from that is strange. The basic thing to remember is that the signal wire should be on the pin farthest from the board, no matter what color that is. Thanks again, Brian, to you and your camera crew. Awesome job!

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

They Also Use Orange Signal Wires On Some Brands! GREAT PRODUCT BRIAN w/Wingnuts!!! Thanks 😍 PS Have You Also Thought About Writing Other Arduino Program Codes To Use Your LEDs Controllers In Other C@@L Applications? Say Like On Real Airplanes, Cars, Trucks, Boats, ETC!??? 🤣😎 PSS What Is The Maximum Number Of LEDs That This Arduino Controller Capable Of??? 🤔

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Brian - Great product!!! Love the way it worked, and love how easy it was to install but AMAZED by the Vario Function - I had no idea that was coming - SO COOL, as RamyRC would say ;)

[@juliand2107]

BRian, i too have the issues with the inconsisant flashing. Using NX8 on the knob and the latest fw. from 150% to -150% Any idea what it is, or how to fix it? Also i wonder if theres a list of all the different modes?

[@Brestae]

Loved the video... like all of yours, very helpful! I just finished installing the Wingnut controller on my new Night Radian 2.0m, BNF version. Some little things changed since this video was made. There are numerous warnings on the Wingnut website about having to reprogram your controller if you are putting the Wingnut on a BNF version, and their FAQ points to special serial cables needed to do that, and so forth. They even make you acknowledge a disclaimer about using it with a BNF Night Radian, when you order the Wingnut board! I don't think that applies if you use a Spektrum transmitter with Forward Programming. The Wingnut Controller board underwent a complete redesign in late 2022. Functionally its the same, however the buttons are now on the opposite side of the controller pcb. The instructions say to install it with the buttons facing up so you can get to them, however I think that was intended for the old design pcb. If you do that with the new controller board, all the LED plugs threaten to interfere with the servo closest to the front. Only way I could get it to fit in "nicely" was with the buttons down (so you have to lift the board out to use them). I suspect the Wingnut folks just figured that they were giving you control from your transmitter, so the buttons aren't needed with most transmitters anyway. Like Brian's, my plane would not exit SAFE mode. Before installing Wingnut, I bound it to my NX transmitter with Safe Select enabled per the Radian manual. But to get it out of SAFE and make that selectable, I had to use Forward Programming to change SafeSelect from INH to AX1. Then of course assign AX1 to a switch in Channel Assignments. Finally... I just plugged the Wingnut into controller port 5 (per the manual, that's "lights") and I assigned channel 5 (normally Gear) to the Rotary Knob. All works like a champ!!! LOVE IT!

[@Wings_of_foam]

The good thing about this is that it shows when you descending and ascending. Kinda like a Variometer, I guess. It does all kind of practical stuff.

[@snoriverrc3842]

I watched Air Marshall's installation of this system last week and its not just functionally superior, but physically a much cleaner cable management option for a plane that doesnt have a lot of room for that stuff. Great product, and really a must-have if you have this plane. Love the verio setting.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It is VERY cool. I can't believe it's got that amazing vario function!!!

[@snoriverrc3842]

Not only do we need a Night Conscendo, but we need a UMX Conscendo! I think a UMX version would be a hoot.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

YESSS!

[@barrywilson1842]

YESSSSS!!!

[@scotttrowbridge4625]

I made my own Night Conscendo with a bunch if led strips but an RTF version would be great with similar lighting to the radian.

[@sxsmarine4075]

Yes please

[@mattcook5302]

So freaking BADASS Brian! And I’m with you on the Conscendo. Make it happen @HorizonHobby

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Totally - Night Conscendo Evo ;) Ohhhh yeahhhhh!

[@mattcook5302]

With flaps!

[@PotatoVR44]

The plane looks so cool in the dark.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Totally Agreed!!! I wish we could figure out a better method to film it at night - It is SOOOOO hard to keep it focused.

[@PotatoVR44]

I don’t know how to fix that. But you should put a Go Pro on one of you planes.

[@paulballard4243]

Just bought me one through your link. Thanks for reviewing this Brian and Camera Crew

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

SWEET! You're kinda on a buying spree ;) Thanks Paul!

[@paulballard4243]

@@BrianPhillipsRC yeahhhh, I have a problem lol

[@johnnymaynard299]

Thanks Brian for the Wingnut review. I have been waiting for a good review on it and sure am gland you did. I have the FT radian and have been on the fence about getting the Wingnut but since you done the review I myself will be getting one. As always thanks for all you do. And thank you too the best camera crew. : }

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Do it. Such a great upgrade - SOOOOOO COOL, and pretty economical too. I'd say 100% yeah!

[@johnnymaynard299]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Brian I have the stock Spektrum™ AR636 receiver in the FT radian, will I have to enable an extra chanel on that receiver to make it work or will the flash work ?

[@mikebird8290]

THAT IS A AMAZING ADD ON TO A ALREADY GREAT PLANE. THANKYOU FOR FILMING CAMARA CREW 💐. GREAT VIDEO THANKS FOR POSTING BRIAN. HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT WEEK TAKE CARE FROM ENGLAND.🇬🇧 BRIAN PHILLIPS RC🇺🇸🗽♥️💯🕊️✌️

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You bet - Wish the dark footage would show how beautiful it is in REAL life...but maybe one day, our next camera will pickup better in the dark ;) Thanks for understanding.

[@stuartrobson5265]

lots of UFO calls...im from the uk and hearing them crickets in the back ground so chilled and this awesome craft with its lights....great review. awesome...

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@insurancemann1]

Just ordered my Wingnut Controller using your link. Thanks for another very useful video.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks David!

[@jamesturncliff5960]

There you go putting lights on a crescendo evolution as well as flaps 🤔🤗🤞 that would make a great video informative content Have fun stay safe

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

that would be cool

[@victorrcjets7660]

I want to get the controller as soon as get the plane. Looks great at night for sure!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Good idea ;)

[@billgorman6312]

Brian a safety step you might think about, put the wing between you and the prop.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

sure!

[@dalerbsr.5061]

Just purchased one of these after your video, I let them know where I discovered it....

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Dale ;) Brian is the man - great product, VERY cool!!!

[@brianchambers1515]

Maybe Wingnut can start making chips for all these vehicles sitting around...🤣 I have my Wingnut and love it good video Brian and camera crew👍🤠

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - Exactly!!!

[@cloudsplitter24]

That's cool Brian, thanks for sharing. So I wonder if this would give you a variometer function for thermaling?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It has it, but could you see it from the ground in DAYLIGHT???

[@cloudsplitter24]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I was actually thinking of telemetry to the transmitter for daylight flying. I really appreciate your reviews Brian!

[@Nickwillfixit]

You realise that as you were recording this flight the Airforce, FIA and Police switchboards were lit up with UFO sightings, I caused a stir in my area flying my JJRC M02 VTOL at night with just the standard light setup. I love to have lights on my 5th scale offroad gas along with my electric offroad trucks, as we would go out after work to play so needed the lights as we played tag with each other.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - Exactly!

[@highdesertmisfitsrcclub2846]

Nice review pal. Thanks.

[@jamesturncliff5960]

There is another one on the market that has all the original 100 plus patterns that you can do from the remote. The number of patterns with this are limited but has cool other options

[@Ahkeys82]

What’s the name of the other one? Thanks

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I think you might be talking about this running older firmware.

[@jamesturncliff5960]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Brian there are two separate dongles I have them both I like the other one better it gives you all the patterns like on the plane

[@56corvette75]

Thanks for video

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You're welcome!

[@genehensley767]

Lucky you live in a rural area neighbors Would be reporting a UFO sighting lol great video as always .

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

That's HALF the fun!!!

[@gbro8822]

Very cool and more UFO's reports over Iowa lol. Thank you guys.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks G Bro

[@barrywilson1842]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! YOU MADE MY DAY WITH THIS UPGRADE!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It is so much fun!!!

[@Letsroll000]

Watching another channel recently and they enabled their knob to 150% in order to get all of the different light modes. Cant remember which channel it was but did you ever experiment with this? Setting one of these up now haven't made it to that point, just trying to get my ducks in a row first.

[@Letsroll000]

I literally just seen the comment below mine about not changing the limits on the knob that it auto adjusts. Guess they figured that one out and know what they are doing being an understatement. Lol

[@vernonlloyd1388]

That's cool Brian 😎 👍

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Very cool!!!

[@johnyee9688]

It would be awesome if Horizon comes out with a Night Radian XL

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Like a 3.5m???? I would probably want to see a straight wing, and ailerons and flaps - I know that would be totally cheating, but I want it ;)

[@johnyee9688]

That would be a Radian Pro XL. LOL

[@alexfuhrman5131]

Didn't spektrum release a video showing how to unlock an ar637ta to make it exactly the same as an ar637t? I believe you just need the programming cable thingy. I'd like to see you guys do a video on that

[@snoriverrc3842]

Yes the new programmer software lets you do this in less than a minute, super easy

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I did it too ;)

[@chrisdeeulio1204]

How much does your complete setup for this plane cost or would it cost for (the plane, 2 batteries, 1 charger, 1 controller)........?

[@droneschillan1738]

Hi Brian, beautiful glider. Will it be possible to install ailerons?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You could do it. Might be a bit of a pain for wiring, but could totally be done. I'd like to stiffen and straighten the wing, if I were going to add ailerons. That would be SWEET too, now that I think of it ;)

[@215cyclone]

So this replaces the stock controller ? You get same patterns, or different ones ? Thx

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

yes, it's been a while since I put this is, but I LOVED IT, and want to put the VARIO function on my Paramotor!

[@juniorwest5706]

That's So cool 😎👍

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I thought so!!!

[@paul340mopar]

Looks Cool, Buying one for mine. They didn't give you a Discount Code to pass on as they have an option for one in check-out?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Paul, sorry no coupon code, and no affiliate support to us in this case...this was just a review. LOVE the product - SO good! Awesome product. Super small business, and we're glad to help support them, but we'd invite the opportunity to work with them in this way, as we do with other manufactures and distributors.

[@paul340mopar]

@@BrianPhillipsRC That's Cool, When ordering they had a section for where did you hear of this Product and of course I said....BrianPhillipsRC 😎

[@MikeR-tn9bv]

Mine looked different than yours. It is bigger, and the buttons were on the WRONG side of the board, my plane required cutting of the styrofoam to get it to fit without interfering with the elevator and rudder servos. And after all that, it didn't work. Only the canopy area would light, no matter how I changed the wires.

[@miker1473]

Got it working....not sure what, exactly, was causing only the nose to light. Hopefully, it stays working. My removal of the original power wire included side-cutters in the tool list .

[@robertdavis3788]

Brian!!! windows 7??? dude, that have a 3 1/2 drive or 5 1/4 . i thoought i heard a dial up sound and then AOL heha Ill drop u off a system that is from our era just trade mne that Cirrus sr22t u flown awhile ago on your channel;. love u guys n i bought my NX8 with ur linx

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Listen, it's not really THAT inconvenient to multiple-disk-span 5Gb files onto 5&1/2" flopies - LOL ;)

[@ruger1420]

How much for the chip? I guess I would have to buy the plane first. Lol. Was thinking off buying it. But now I think I’m going to buy it. Lol.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Link is in the video description... He's asking $35 now, but I don't like to throw out numbers, since when and if they go up and I end up pissing people off, or being wrong and disappointing people. Not trying to be weird...the Saylors always talk about price, and it bites them about every other time.

[@lennyz853]

How easy is it to remove the wings for transport?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I think you want to watch the Unbox, Build, Radio Setup part of this playlist to see how she went together

[@Bombana01]

hi..hopefully its not too late for asking but is it possible to switch the lights on and off from the trasmitter?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Did you watch the video? Or do you mean ALL ON or ALL OFF...

[@Bombana01]

@@BrianPhillipsRC all ON snd all OFF

[@Bombana01]

And your video i did watch it few times👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Ahkeys82]

Bryan, I installed my wingnut and plug fit into my ch 5 of my AR631. when I go to the monitor page and turn my knob the gear, Aux 2 & 3 all show motion. When I get to 100, my rudder kicks hard right. Any ideas? Do I need to rebound the plane w safe off? I know Horizon program AS3X from the factory to the knob. Appreciate any help

[@Ahkeys82]

Okay so I unplugged it from channel 5 and just for grins thought I would try channel 6 and it liked it. The lights don’t glitch, the rotary knob works fine and AS3X and Safe still work. I had read somewhere that those other channels were not active on this receiver but channel 6 works better than channel 5. Don’t know why. Go figure. Lol

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I think you might have a switch assignment to those other channels. Go into SYSTEM SETUP, and see what your CHANNEL ASSIGN says. Then swap things around as needed to get the OTHER channels to stop acting on your input of the knob.

[@Ahkeys82]

I did. All good there but for some reason my lights don’t function well in channel 5. Some work, some don’t. Everything works well in channel 6. Safe and AS3X still seem to work properly. Thanks!

[@jamesturncliff5960]

There's another doohickey out there that changes the lights which does more patterns this one's okay but I still like the other one the best thing about this one is the night lights otherwise you're the one does more lights more patterns

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Not sure what the "other" option is. Thanks James

[@dalerbsr.5061]

Were you using auto focus during this night flight?

[@MeganPhillips]

The filming on this one was super tricky, hence the unusual amount of blurry footage. No matter what I tried, every time Brian changed the color pattern or the altitude changed much at all, the focus was gone. Filming at night is definitely the hardest condition.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It was just plain dark - so hard to get the thing to stay focused. I wish we knew how to get night footage better.

[@aldringaming3698]

Sir can you help me out on my Airbus a380 the same you have about 3 years ago I don't know how to set it up

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Find the videos in the playlist, and then you can watch it. I have playlists for every plane I've reviewed.

[@fredmcculley9501]

That is a real nice plane what are they selling that for

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Check the link at the top of the video description Fred. I try not to say pricing, since it changes every time I try to say it ;) Radian bit.ly/2Xmly1d 2200 3S bit.ly/3xl5IQJ NX bit.ly/3mbVuNB Wingnut Tech bit.ly/2XwOhRz

[@claudeladow2334]

Wheres the power lines?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

In the dark - nobody knows - LOL ;) JK

[@GAnderson1954]

Pull the lead out the bottom... not out the top. : )

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Good idea!

[@TheOafff32]

Look at what the blob

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

yes - that thing

[@jamesturncliff5960]

I am tired my cables From the ferrite before I pulled them through

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

i see

[@GaNjAFaRmAhTonGa]

Will this work with flite test plane version ? Loved this can't wait to buy it.

[@mapleacrefarm]

Scott, yes this was originally designed for the FT Night Radian. The light systems are the same between the two versions.

[@willkelley7747]

The new version is identical with a SMART ESC and different sticker graphics

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

yes

[@pilotmiami1]

horizon hobby.I received my order defective. Half of the right LED main wing doesn't work ,and half of the rear wing is also defective.I have been waiting for four days how to get my money back. because my order was defective. I am very upset , since it happened right before Christmas.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I don't know why you're sending me a message?!?!?!? I'm not Horizon Hobby If you need to get hold of them, you need to go to them... Sorry you had issues with your plane. If you do keep having issues, you could try to unplug the sections from the controller and this might make it work.

[@therandomnessofeverythinga7045]

W o W ....was all excited to buy this until I put my postal address in and get 40usd send. All other countries 18usd..but OZ $40?....The device costs $35usd and I really don't understand how or why it would cost $40usd to post this TINY item to Australia.....

[@mapleacrefarm]

Random, sorry about that. There is currently a shipping restriction from US to AUS. The price had gone up before the restriction was put in place, which is why my site still said $40. Once the restriction is lifted, the shipping cost will be $20 from US to AUS. Unfortunately, I don't know when the restriction will be lifted.

[@therandomnessofeverythinga7045]

@@mapleacrefarm Hey Brian.....( shipping restriction) to Australia? I would of thought after buying a handful of "Nuclear Subs" just a few day's ago would make us here down under popular 😍 I know we're "Asia Pacific" but definitely not anywhere near China, so rest assured I won't be giving up your tech to them🤣🤣🤣 Please I really do want one as I just purchased a V2 night radian which should be delivered in the next few days and your module is just brilliant...

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Maybe they could just throw a few on the sub, and drop them off??? Save the tax payers a few buck ;) LOL

[@therandomnessofeverythinga7045]

@@BrianPhillipsRC hahaha LOL...I didn't realise that our mail was getting messed up due to COVID-19....Then again we've been in Lockdown for months Riots in my capital city Melbourne, and the first time in recorded history we had a 5.9earthquake here yesterday...... I'll just be patient when it comes to the control unit😀 And really enjoying your channel thankyou. I'm learning things and having fun watching.

[@nathanielgeorge1398]

By the way, Windows 11 is almost out. Should be out next month. FYI. Also, do you know anyone who does similar controllers for LED kits for Wings?

[@mapleacrefarm]

Nathaniel, WingnutTech is getting ready to release full LED kits for standard planes as well as flying wings. Check the website News section. We will post it there when they are available.

[@nathanielgeorge1398]

@@mapleacrefarm Thank you! That's Awesome!! Looking forward to it!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Gotta hit me up when that happens Brian ;) (Told you I could remember your name - LOL)

[@graydude4698]

👽 did someone say probe lol thx. 4 vid.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - yep ;)

[@wakkaflakkadown]

But do you think it’s cool?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

100000% yes

[@jimvalim1567]

There's nothing wrong with windows 7! I'm pretty sure you will regret switching over to windows 10 when you get your new computer up and running! You've been warned! Don't say I didn't tell you so!

[@jimvalim1567]

You have more control over your computer with windows 7, then windows 10! Something Microsoft doesn't want you to have!

[@jimvalim1567]

Keep your old computer, just in case things go south!

[@jimvalim1567]

At least you can turn off updates that can break your system with windows 7! With windows 10 you can delay an update, but not stop it! It's tearable that Microsoft pushes updates on computers that break it! I'm almost positive they do this on purpose!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I love Windows 7, and I'm VERY well versed in it, but when I went from Windows XP Pro, I was very VERY leery.

[@timgawlick4100]

8

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

8 what?

[@timgawlick4100]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I was the eighth spot. Or eighth person to comment. Since I don’t know what to say I just put eight