I Flew Crossfire on the LiteRadio3 | Here’s How it turned out!

[@airheadbit1984]

I've watched several BetaFPV LiteRadio 3 review videos and it appears you're the only one that read the manual! Great job with the Crossfire module, discovering the extended bottom case part, that was cause for LOL, I've done that.

[@OneManUnmanned]

Haha.. thanks. I appreciate the kind words and the support. It's pretty cool to have CRSF and ELRS in one radio.

[@prizzyhoney]

WOW!!! Didn’t even know this was possible! Thanks for the info

[@OneManUnmanned]

Not a problem... Very cool that it can run Crossfire.

[@prizzyhoney]

@@OneManUnmanned Just ordered my nano. Once again u cost me $$

[@OneManUnmanned]

Haha.. This hobby is going to make us all broke.

[@prizzyhoney]

@@OneManUnmanned well worth the $$

[@PianoManPaul]

I know this is as of now, a 2 year old video, but I'm hoping you remember enough about this situation, that you can kindly help get me out of the issue I'm in. I gave up on ELRS, it was such a nightmare with version matches, radio flashing, FC flashing... I have a TX16S MAX with the hall gimbals, blue led gimbal lights ... all ready to go, but I've not had any luck with ELRS binding.... so I essentially made a hard decision: switch over to Crossfire. My first experience with Crossfire: I ordered a GEPRC Cinebot 30 with a crossfire pre-loaded rx, and a TBS crossfire nano TX module I thought I could just plug into the back of my Radiomaster TX16S when everything arrived...... not in the cards. Before prepping to send it back, I opened my Beta FPV LiteRadio 3 I bought almost a year ago - and discovered that the new tx module WOULD fit into the back of THAT radio, but not with some flipping of the mounted back-plate to accommodate, like your video here instructs. But THIS is when my luck runs out. I don't know what you did to make everything work, but I'm completely stuck. I have a "partial" bind with the rx to the drone. But all I see in Betaflight when I power up the radio with module control, is a spinning drone image in the 'receiver' tab, and no stick or button responses on any channel. Furthermore, I had to change the frequency in Agent to 915, where before it had defaulted to 868. So I rebound everything at the correct 915, but the drone was STILL unresponsive. This is where I'm at, I've asked everywhere I know to ask, looked everywhere I can - with very little help. Even the engineers at GEPRC who I've been in support chat with, seem to know very little on the true workings of the Crossfire system. When you "bound" your tx module and rx's - did you have to hold the bind button on the rx WHILE powering up the drone? I haven't done this yet, as I'm living pretty much alone, and find it impossible to fasten a battery while successfully holding down that hard-to-find bind button on the rx. Please, I hope you can tell me what you did. I switched to Crossfire, to GET AWAY from countless issues like this, that ELRS hammered me constantly with. I hope you (or anyone) can help.... thanks in advance!!

[@ClareFPV]

Very nice little radio and great tutorial 🤘🏻

[@OneManUnmanned]

Thanks..i appreciate it.

[@tonymorgan328]

Thanks for the very informative video. I have the Lite 3 & the crossfire module and this will help me get it working.

[@OneManUnmanned]

That's great.. I'm glad the video helped.

[@shmuelag]

@@OneManUnmannedThank you for you video! Could you please elaborate on how you managed to configure the LiteRadio 3 to work with Crossfire? I get no stick movement in betaflight! My setup includes a Crossfire Nano TX, and two Crossfire receivers (one diversity). The binding process works well, both using Agent M via USB and by hitting the TX button while TX is mounted on the remote. To be 100% percent certain that everything is wired correctly, Betaflight is properly configured, all modules fully functional - I checked all components, separately & together, one by one, with a Taranis x7 RC and everything worked perfectly - stick movement and all. All above experiments were performed via both 4.11 and 6.17 Crossfire firmware (both TX & RX). The remote itself arrived with firmware 2.0.1, then re-flushed to 2.0.1 for sanity's sake; Having repeated all above experiments with both FrSky & ELRS remotes - still no stick movement in Betaflight with the GetFPV LiteRadio 3. Intuition points me towards that "add model" step that made everything tick with the Taranis X7.. Anyways - since everything is working with an X7, since it's written all over that CRSF is fully supported (& working for you) and it's two separate LiteRadio 3 remotes that I failed to configure - what's that obvious step that I'm missing..?

[@OneManUnmanned]

I'll be honest, mine worked just as described in the video. I changed my LiteRadio3 from "Internal" to "External" module. That allowed power to be provided to the CRSF Nano TX. I then pressed the bind button on the back of my module while the RX was in bind mode. They paired up and everything worked. I know TBS had TX and RX update issues over the past few weeks. Just make sure your TX and RX are on the same firmware and try the binding process as listed above.

[@shmuelag]

@@OneManUnmanned Thank you for your answer! I'll retry all attempts as described, must have missed something really silly..

[@Spider0444]

@@shmuelag did you manage to find a solution? I have the same problem( in betaflight there is no signal from the remote(

[@TheVideowise]

Thanks, good info here!

[@OneManUnmanned]

Thanks..I appreciate it.

[@hendranandradrone7064]

Very good,.thank for sharing

[@OneManUnmanned]

Not a problem.. thanks for the support.

[@TheJoker6789]

Good info. Bakery pilot on the screen 👍✌.

[@OneManUnmanned]

Thanks man..I appreciate it.

[@gabadventures7127]

Ok I got the crossfire module but I can't seem to get it to work. I follow your direction nothing happens I guess my module is defective. Thanks for a very informative video

[@OneManUnmanned]

I'm sorry yours didn't work. It's finicky, but mine worked after pressing the bind button on both the module and RX.

[@PianoManPaul]

I am well past the 'fitment' issues, luckily I was able to move the electronics - the board and connected wires - into a compatible housing that fit my LiteRadio 3, as shown here (but shown to me previously in one of DrainMan's videos). What I DON'T know - is how this guy actually getting the module to WORK with the LiteRadio 3. Mine just keeps power-cycling exactly once per second, making true communication between the module and the rx in my drone IMPOSSIBLE. Is there ANY solution?? Obviously there is, its right here in front of me - I just cannot for the life of me, find that 'missing piece of the puzzle'!! I wish he would have explained in more detail ***HOW*** he was finally able to get the module working CORRECTLY ... and THIS VIDEO is the ONLY VIDEO on the entire internet, that shows it can be done!! So PLEASE, One Man Unmanned -- EXPLAIN how you made this all work!

[@karanrana2943]

Hi I have the flywoo explorer lrs4 with a crossfire receiver and on there website this radio comes with the TBS nano tx will this work with the lrs4 flywooo

[@OneManUnmanned]

Well, this radio does not come with Crossfire. It has an external bay, that can accept a Nano module like ELRS or Crossfire. For it to be compatible your drone, you'll have to buy the Crossfire Nano module, configure it, then attach it to the external bay of this radio.

[@scu-dub]

When the lite 3 came out the first thing I thought of was adding a crossfire mod and this radio would basically have the best of both worlds 😁 I mean other than not having open tx and that it's a game style radio that some don't like this is really all you need👍🏼lol

[@OneManUnmanned]

Yeh, the game style radios are super subjective. Imagine having ELRS and CRSF in the same radio. I'm sure the next version of this radio will have Open/Edge TX.

[@scu-dub]

@@OneManUnmanned I can't wait and I have seen so many objections of the new jumper pro with elrs its not even funny lol a few people told me to wait and hold off on the zorro and get the jumper now those same people are condemning it lol but you are the first to try this combo that I've seen👍🏼 great stuff ✌🏽

[@OneManUnmanned]

Thanks, I appreciate that. I haven't seen another video talking about Crossfire on it either. I considered both the Zorro and T-pro, but could not justify the purchase since my T-lite does almost the same thing. I'm waiting for the i-flight version to be released. The market is about to be flooded with new radios.

[@scu-dub]

@@OneManUnmanned personally I think I'm gonna get the zorro with elrs and put a crossfire mod on it and I should be happy lol I just love the features of the zorro however word is that they're gonna be putting metal gimbals in a newer version so I might wait 😁

[@marcfauve6971]

Hello and thank s for the vido. I have a problem, connection crossfire is ok, but when i go to betaflight, nothing moves. any idea ?

[@Spider0444]

the same problem( Did you find solution?

[@motorazr5012]

Buying a LiteRadio 3 for $60 seemed like a no-brainer until I found that no U.S. retailers have any in stock. I ended up buying a TBS Tango 2 (for Crossfire) instead and then adding a LightRadio 2SE for FrSky D8 Tiny Whoops. I really like the small size, light weight, and simplicity of the LiteRadio. I’ll probably buy a LightRadio 3 once they’re available for sale again without having to order from China.

[@OneManUnmanned]

Sounds like a perfect plan. I do agree the simplicity and lightweight makes a portable radio on the go. I'm liking the capabilities of the light radio3. It runs Frsky, ELRS, CRSF, and all components can fit in its case.

[@kaskalo2]

Why do you avoid buying from China? Maybe a bit longer waiting, but other than that...? 🤔

[@JaysonYEN90]

i just order Frsky version , plaining to add external modules for ELRS , Can i use Jumper AION NANO module on BetaFPV LiteRadio3 ?

[@OneManUnmanned]

I have not tried the AION Nano, but as long as the module is on the nano size and is deep enough, it should fit. The exact dimensions (depth is very important) is on the BetaFPV website.

[@JaysonYEN90]

@@OneManUnmanned Thanks dude , very helpful info for me ... done subscribe

[@OneManUnmanned]

Thanks appreciate that.

[@TEFPV]

hello, im trying to do the same set up but i cant get any stick response when i add the crossfire module is there anything i might be doing wrong?

[@OneManUnmanned]

Sorry, I don’t have any solutions for you. I did exactly what was shown in the video.

[@TEFPV]

@@OneManUnmanned thanks for the reply. I downgrade the firmware of the lite 3 and worked perfectly!

[@ug7dwefg72efc]

​@@TEFPVyou save me bro thanks

[@dronedre_fpv3143]

Nice video and helpful information my man! I just ordered the radio lite 3 frsky version not the lrs. Question ….when i get the crossfire module do i have to update or download anything to get it working and flying?

[@OneManUnmanned]

CRSF is a little different than ELRS, but the firmware on the Crossfire module and the RX needs to be the same. Typically you'll have to update the module on your computer with the latest firmware. When you bind the module to the RX for the first time, the Module will automatically send an updated firmware to the RX. Once that's finished, you should be fine.

[@dronedre_fpv3143]

Hey my man how do i download the configuator for the lite radio 3? I try to download but it something weird pops up

[@OneManUnmanned]

It's on the BetaFPV website.. I'll link it below. Go to Assets and click the version for your operating system. github.com/BETAFPV/BETAFPV_Configurator/releases

[@dronedre_fpv3143]

@@OneManUnmannedthank you my man and I sincerely appreciate you replying and helping me out with my radio lite 3 journey 💯💯🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@Revelation1177]

I already got the frsky se version I know its possible to install the lrs board but can I still fly my frsky d8 quads or should I just get the newer controller

[@OneManUnmanned]

Do you own the LiteRadio3 or LiteRadio2 SE?

[@OneManUnmanned]

In order to use ELRS with the LiteRadio2 SE, you'll need the new internal board or just get the LiteRadio2 with ELRS built-in. If you have the LiteRadio3 with Frsky built-in, you can just buy any ELRS nano module and have the best of both worlds(Frsky D8 and ELRS). If you fly D8 drones only, you don't have to upgrade to the new radio.

[@wassiliys1918]

For everyone who tried this, and it didn’t work - in my case downgrading Literadio’s firmware from 2.1 to 1.2 worked.

[@ShovenaFamily]

Hall gimbal for betafpv lite radio v3?

[@OneManUnmanned]

It does not come with Hall Gimbals, but they do now offer them as a separate purchase if customers want Hall sensors.

[@robi5722]

I do have a TX16, I mainly use a Tango 2 Pro and I have gotten a LiteRadio 3 to use it mainly with the sim... nice one, compact, but gimbals are waaaaay too light, even if you install the hall gimbals with the adjustable spring tension... it goes from playstation type tension to light tension. In my opinion that's the weak point of this budget radio, the gimbals.

[@OneManUnmanned]

Yeh, It’s not a perfect radio, but gimbal feel is very subjective from one pilot to the next. I’m glad it worked, especially with the sim.

[@robi5722]

@@OneManUnmanned I'll tell you more, as I don't need it to be constantly recharged by the usb port, I've disconnected the internal battery from the board, put in a new extension cable connected to the board, and passed both extension and battery cable throgh the bottom expansion bay holes out of the radio and hidden under the bay cover, because I won't use the nano bay. The Litaradio now works as a usb controller with green light flashing when connected to pc. I asked BetaFPV if this was feasable before doing it, so I now have a sim controller not straining internal battery with overcharge, and when I need it as a elrs rc with it's internal module i just have to plug the extension in the bay. Same if you have to calibrate the gimbals, just plug the battery in the extension and switch it on. Obviously is all reversable.