TBS Tracer Crossfire complete setup guide | WATCH THIS FIRST

[@AdrianoCasemiro]

Crossfire user here. Love it. It just works. The best quality of any RX link is peace of mind. And Crossfire delivers it.

[@JooorgeMT]

Ok wtf Bardwell...are you a medium or something?? Just 2 days ago I bought my Nazgul5 V2 with crossfire and the microtxv2 for my taranis qx7....and every setup guide that I've found is at least 2 years old. And here you come to the rescue. Spooky, but appreciate it, man!

[@MrBrettStar]

Same here... I had no idea and just ordered this week for my x-lite, I couldn’t work out why some sites said 250mw whilst others said 1w... he also covered that. I will be all set when it arrives

[@sleepyheadfpv1507]

Make sure to do the hardware mod. It’s maybe a little intimidating but totally worth it and not hard at all if you follow a video step by step

[@Eric_Ax]

Same here! Just got the crsf bundle in the mail

[@henryvolpe2263]

@@sleepyheadfpv1507 what hardware mod

[@sleepyheadfpv1507]

@@henryvolpe2263 with the QX7 it doesn’t come with the correct Baud rate of 400k. So every CRsF system comes with this little ass chip you solder on inside the radio. There is also a way to just correct this issue in your radios. But it isn’t actually running the correct baud with the software fix.

[@KwaddawK]

Guys, Mr Bardwell suggested to me another video showing how to simply do all this on the SD card plugged into a PC as this was proving difficult on my Taranis X9D. (Titled: three ways to flash open tx) Doing it all on the SD card while plugged into PC is so much easier and faster to transfer. I got it all working again without bricking my radio. One thing I noticed, once I had my radio updated to 2.3 I did a back up of my SD files then deleted them and installed the new updated files as shown in the other vid. Then I simply copied my old models file over into the new models file and I didn't have to set them up again. Obviously still needed to bind again but at least I had my original models. Crossfire now appears in my new TOOLS folder and can be accessed and played with now. You are a legend Mr B.

[@justinblee]

You’re the man for passing this along. Thanks so much

[@neonoir__]

Tracer stuff is currently in the mail, this will be super useful as someone who hasn't used external modules before, thank you!

[@fpvmayhem4981]

0:35 - Receiver/Flight Controller Pinout and Wiring 4:30 - Updating TBS Firmware 6:45 - Radio Setup 10:38 - Binding 14:15 - Betaflight Setup 21:35 - Crossfire Specific Settings

[@michaelwblade]

Love your tutorial videos. I’m new to FPV but not to drones so I’m so grateful for your videos because you have such a natural teaching ability and thanks for sharing your knowledge Joshua!!

[@NoteKeys]

My goodness, Mr. Bardwell! I think I've watched ~24hrs of your videos in the past week or so. Thank you for you knowledge!

[@peternguyen3732]

Your a GENUIS Josh! I spent over 2 days working this out. When ALL over Google images of the NANO showed the RX and TX the other way around. Your the man!

[@godsun358]

I just saved this to my email I think I am ready for update to crossfire. Had the module for about 2 years and now I'm ready to step up my fpv game.

[@tonnoz]

ei Josh, just an incredible thank you for all the hard work and all the content that you make for us. I would never be the pilot I am today without your knowledge, thank you.

[@DjCjx]

Haven't even watched this yet and am so glad it came up.

[@rctechproflying1903]

Great video, I've been trying to add GPS display on my TX16S , with TBS Nano receiver. my telemetry is not showing GPS coordinates and main on board battery readings. What do I do to get the data to display? I have the Matek F-405 Wing FC on my AR wing.

[@ericshannon8072]

If only this came out a month ago!! I got CRSF for Christmas and couldn't find an up to date or complete setup. THANK YOU!!

[@n8zfpv]

And just when I thought you taught me every thing there is to know about crossfire already :) You teach us more useful tidbits . Thanks Joshua

[@1baggy0dodo4u]

I use XM+, RXSR, and R9 on my quads. I switched to Tracer and I'm very satisfied with the performance. I'm pretty confident that I'm sticking with Tracer for a while. I did the update for ludicrous power mode, I can tell that the range is better. Can't wait to do some range testing on ludicrous power mode. I've never used Crossfire but plan to do a LR build with Crossfire. I do use their mini VTX's and antennas in my quads. Really like what TBS puts out.

[@VandKoala]

Life saver! Just got my first quad ever, it has crossfire installed. This video helps SO MUCH with my anxiety :D

[@canix_fpv940]

Joshua thank you for this instructional video. Got my TBS Tracer and receiver up and running thanks to you and this video. Thank for everything you do for the community making it possible for everyone to join. Thank you en keep on ripping 😄💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 kind greetings from Belgium🇧🇪

[@gmivisualsjason3729]

Love my Tracer! Never felt so connected to my quad...

[@Vizr]

No failsafes or what?

[@gmivisualsjason3729]

@@Vizr no issues at all

[@Vizr]

@@gmivisualsjason3729 Are you running the day 1 firmware or the latest TBS releases?

[@gmivisualsjason3729]

@@Vizr both.. no issues at all

[@aerialimagery3216]

I agree. It makes your rates feel higher too which is interesting. I got my first fail safe today but it was intentional. I put tracer in 25mw mode and flew to a bad spot and pointed in the TX and Antenna in the worst orientation. I then changed it to 100mw and couldn’t get it to fail safe again. It will out fly DJI video in 100mw even with patch antennas.

[@michaelmatthews6421]

Omg thank you so much for this video. I'm brand new to crossfire and have been looking at videos for two days now trying to get my new babyhawk HD up.(also my first digital) I was getting really frustrated so I went step by step just as you explained....I'll be back later, I gotta go fly.

[@licensetodrive9930]

Crossfire Nano RX - careful not to break off the 0402 10uf capacitor next to the LEDs, too many people have accidentally broken that off when removing heatshrink to put it on another craft etc.. Part of the reason I designed Thingiverse 4731250 a reusable folding holder for the Nano, in plain, 20x20 mount, 30x30 mount and versions with holes for zip ties. I'm working on a version for the Ghost Atto receiver next.

[@Anziilife]

Notice the "My VTX" in here at 13:15 😁👍

[@valeriradev3759]

Joshua Bardwell please make video how it work nano diversity backup battery

[@defiantdj8463]

Thanks JB, took the leap into Crossfire, you saved quite the headache today, lots of old info out there, especially with the Qx7. A valuable resource of info running through that sweed of yours sir, nice one. I believe all is up and running, my Taranis appears to be happy,as does my CF module pulsing amber! Next up, a rewatch of receiver install anf setup..and lq etc etc haha. Onwards and Upwards! Appreciated man. 👌🏼

[@prtbk6836]

Excellent video as always. Very usefull to know about 8CH instead of 12CH and about 50Hz vs 150Hz and also about Dyn. Power. Thanks a lot Joshua

[@EnglishTurbines]

Don't have TBS, but enjoy the tutorials, always....I'm on the old R9M, works for me...lol.🤔🤔🇬🇧

[@itsfpv2561]

tbs agentx lite - now runs as a lua on your radio... its really awesome

[@DzysKris3892]

@ITS FPV if i install the tbs agentx lite on my radio, does that mean i dont need to copy lua script then add then on my radio?

[@itsfpv2561]

@@DzysKris3892 yep, it can replace the old crossfire LUA. Agentx is far more reliable than the old LUA.

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic video, Joshua! Thanks a lot! 😃 I'm saving this video in my references playlist. 😬 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@wastedworldexploration2842]

You are a legend!,thanks for this tutorial,as a relative newbie,it helped loads setting up micro tx on my tx12,allthough now Ive got to get the lua scripts on the radio as the only tools option is spectrum ints 🤘🏻

[@patrickcolclough2423]

Did I miss Smart Audio? When I used it, binding through TBS Agent-X give me reassuring information about what was going on and displayed informative progress bars.:)

[@BBFPV]

Can you show how smart audio works between RX and VTX.

[@fukale3438]

Also, if you’re not getting power to your module you may have to enable it under the settings on that model. I believe it’s called PPM

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Perfect timing! My Crossfire Micro arrives tomorrow. If only my Hexplorer would get here sooner!

[@justinblee]

How’re you liking the hexplorer? Would you buy it again?

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

It’s a fun little cruiser, but I’ve been super disappointed by the analog video transmitter. Other than that it’s been awesome! I love the long buttery life.

[@Quadtastrophe]

can't wait to go out tomorrow and fly my first packs with tracer!

[@beksfpv]

@joshua Bardwell sorry mister but for the tracer is CH 1 RX and CH 2 TX

[@slimjimfpv]

Just used this video to replace frsky r9 to crossfire, massively helpful JB!!!

[@brianevans4]

I have Flysky nirvana and I was waiting for them to release firmware to support tracer. Didn't realize it's the same protocol with the radio as crossfire. Thanks for clarifying that! Looking forward to flying with it

[@TheSTallINNA]

If, for some reason, you changed your region randomly, like me, and want to reset, you gotta press module button rapidly 12 times. Im not sure if that resets region always (I mean, if you are in main menu or in any other menu, rather then region selection) but it definitely resets it to "open" once you are in region selection screen 👌

[@RCwithAdam1]

Thanks Bardwell! Finally getting into CRSF and this really helps!

[@BikeGuyFPV]

24:04 it should be mentioned because the TBS Crossfire manual doesn't tell you how to do it, but if flying in 150hz (Force150) you can only use it at 25mW or 100mW. 150hz low latency mode for racing for instance won't work in 10mW, 500mW, 1W, or 2W depending on your module. The light will change to either a blue color (25mW) or to a tourquoise color (100mW).

[@JoshuaBardwell]

I will check that but I'm pretty sure that's not how mine works.

[@mike94560]

People may not realize that the RX binds to the TX. So if your TX is EXTernal you can move the TX to another controller and your RX will still be bound to it. I can put my Crossfire TX in a TX16S and then move the TX to my Horus X10s and my Drone will still work just as well there. I have done it. I copied my models so they are on both controllers. Also, I find it much easier to bind and update firmware (TX and RX) with TX connected by itself via USB to the computer. Why use a 'Lite' version when you can get the full blown version on the computer. The computer also performs the job faster. Note: If you use your controllers INTernal RF then you can't do the swap. Which is why I always use EXT RF modules.

[@Elon425]

Thanks!

[@kdeclinetostatendeclinetos6707]

You might borrow spectrum analyzer and check bandwidth used by 8 ch and 12 ch setup. Either bandwidth or refresh rate must change to send more data.

[@peterhagege1373]

TBS tracer, TBS crossfire, which one is better? doesn't matter, that's not what this video is about!😂 Thanks, Joshua for that lovely intro!

[@stevedelp4067]

Hi Joshua, just got my first crossfire setup going! Great video!

[@PM-Ghost17]

I needed this video! Impeccable timing Mr. Bardwell

[@skyreadyrc5873]

Thank you for this guide! Just switched to the TX16S with tracer and this video was extremely helpful.

[@momothemilkman]

Awesome video! Thanks! Just got the Radiomaster TX16s with crossfire. This video will be a big help when I set everything up in a few weeks.

[@brianevans4]

Got tracer for Christmas and was wondering how to set it up on Flysky nirvana. Thought I would have to wait for them to release an update to support tracer. Glad to see that it's the old CRSF protocol with the radio, so I don't need any update.

[@carsonries7305]

I just want to say thank you for your hard work.

[@shotbyarian]

14:40 - if i want to sometimes fly with the dji air unit remote and sometimes with the crossfire one, can i enable two serial RX?

[@youngfrank199]

Bardwell you have done it again

[@spideyprince7077]

Just now i ordered the crossfire module

[@amen_ra6926]

Something people fail to mention is that if you are using an AUX switch assigned to a channel beyond Channel 8, you have to go the CSFR LUA > Nano TX and change the channel mode from 8 to 12. I assigned my turtle mode switch to channel 9 and it took me 45 minutes to find that this was a necessary step. I don't think it's even mentioned in the TBS Guide and I wasn't even aware that setting existed. Before crossfire and I was learned that I had to increase the number of channels to adjust for the AUX switch assigned to channel 9. But I had no idea that it had to be done for the crossfire RX.

[@truck-stop_abortionclinic]

Wow, this is the exact info I've been looking for. When I go into 'Tools', then 'Crossfire Configure', I don't have an XF Nano RX option...? It only lists Micro TX & XF Wifi. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

[@jackjohnson5024]

Thank you for making this video. It really helped me set up crossfire.

[@crossdissolve7649]

So glad you mentioned that about the TBS diversity output mapping. Thought I fried it or something.

[@AnasSuhaimi]

18:04 How is one supposed to "factory reset" the RX using software menu if it's not bound to the TX? The RX only appear in menu when it's bound.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Correct. That would only work if it was already bound.

[@AnasSuhaimi]

@@JoshuaBardwell ah..' "to be bound to another radio". Got it. And thanks for all your videos.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

@@AnasSuhaimi Yeah like if you got a Tango 2 and are moving your models over to it, or if you sold the model to another person.

[@frankjaeger3799]

i swear this guy blazes it

[@JemanyHuertas1973]

Joshua gracias por tus videos muy bien explicado y la traducción me sirvió mucho un abrazo desde Carolina del Norte

[@gordonsanderson3884]

CRSF Nano Diversity does not have diversity antennas it has diversity receive. Literally two radio receivers on the same PCB which has greater receive performance than just two antennas.

[@danemartin5288]

The LED's on my micro TX failed (it's old). So being able to use the tbs agent X makes it nice to see the update progress bar and other info that the lights would have given me

[@johncarold]

Someday I might remember how to setup my stuff. But until then, Thanks Josh

[@hickscorp]

I've been watching your videos for the last month, and I've learnt so much. I bought all the components for a nice FPV quad and I'm having so much fun. Is there a Patron of other way to support you?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

My Patreon is linked in the description of this video.

[@hickscorp]

@@JoshuaBardwell oh I didn't see. Thanks! You just got yourself a new patreon :)

[@ericboff7273]

Thank you for this!! Perfect timing!! Just bought a crossfire starter set!!

[@xuxusito]

Hi Joshua, I hope you can answer me this question: What is the point of having a super low latency on the controls side like with TBS Tracer when you have a much higher latency on the FPV Video signal especially with the DJI HD video?

[@jonathanroggli4989]

You still have a faster response. From the moment you see an obstacle till the quad responds there are 3 factors. The latency of the video signal, the latency of the pilot reacting and the latency from the radio to the quad. If you can improve one it still improves the overall resonse time even if the video is still slower.

[@chrismillersrcfamily]

Tracer is next on my shopping list. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼👍🏼

[@zer001]

Like always, this is a great Video. Thank you.

[@tylerelliottFPV]

Fairly cool thing you can do with your extra receiver channels is connect a SmartAudio VTX to control it with your radio.

[@KwaddawK]

Following along at home trying to update taranis X9d in open TX and get error at the read write stage. I remember this was a huge pain in the ass the first time I updated radio, it took me days. I have Tracer already working on version 5.04 so I guess I will just not do the radio update. I dont get Crossfire showing up in the LUA but whatever. It works......

[@Mikeylikesit1968]

Heres my issue using it on a Jumper T18 So I have a weird thing going on, At first I had it all set up in my 6ch airplane, Im using the TBS tracer with the 6ch Nano rx. Theres no mixes or anything when I created a new model. So the problem is, when I move the aileron stick to the left the rudder servo starts glitching, if I move the aileron stick right the flaps start twitching, if i move the elevator down the rudder starts twitching. So I did another test outside the plane on the workbench and just used 2 servos, I plugged one servo into the aileron port on the rx and plugged the other servo into the rudder port and plugged in a rx battery . Soon as I moved the aileron stick to the left , the rudder servo glitches, now here is something really weird. I have no servo plugged into the elevator port on rx, but if I pull back on the elevator stick the rudder servo glitches. So Im so confused on whats going on , is there a fix for this or is something broken

[@BrainTrance]

Is it possible to use this technology to transfer data between a sensor and a computer in a big distance? I mean, can those be used in anything else other than drones?

[@sjoer]

If you are like me, you have all the Frsky firmware on the SD card and when you got a receiver that needs flashing... just plug it into the module bay and flash it?

[@EnglishTurbines]

Yes, me too...😳😳🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@elxero2189]

Bind through agent x is always a sure fire way and easiest imo

[@markbooth3170]

You are the man Bardwell big hello from the Uk keep the videos coming, really interested in Protek 35 - Crossfire nano though just started watch this video so hoping this will help, should have said can you look a doing a full set up Protek 35 + Crrossfire Nano + TBS Tango 2 Pro + DJI air unit + DJI Googles V2

[@FlyZoneFpv]

Joshua thanks for this tutorial. Love it your the best around brother 👍

[@PatrickGuerrisi]

I just got the TBS tango 2 radio and antenna module. I am replacing frsky on my cinewhoop. Would I just take out the frsky wires and solder the wires from the crossfire in the same spot?

[@staydown.normal5323]

i got a bad tbs cross fire module it wont update or bind sometimes it wont turn on or connect.now its just making lights but shows nothing wen connected to pc or controller

[@SuperJohnedge]

On pre 2.xx frsky rx firmware had to match the radio.after 2.x.x it doesn't have to match. For example I'm running XM+ receivers with 2.1.0 and archers receivers with 2.1.5 an 2.1.6.

[@scooterfpv8864]

👍👍 Nice!!! Impeccable timing my dude! The knowledge bomba thusly dropped shall have a high yield of usefulness for me very very soon. Not to mention I will be hoarding those race wires from RDQ too. Almost there. 🤘😁

[@waseemzerof4577]

Thanks for the Amazing video . I have followed your video and trying to make the TBS nano receiver for PWM output to fly planes . I am not receving the option tracer nano RX under the Crossfire settings , done the firmware update too no go , could you please help ?

[@ondariousthefirst1611]

what do the LED's on the receiver do when the bind is successful? what does a solid red LED mean on the receiver and a blinking blue on the transmitter mean?

[@sammumu4088]

Hi Joshua, Now i bought a Crossfire Tbs wit nano rx and put it in my TX16S i was able to bind it, rx and tx are solid green, but there is no tx response on inav, when i move the sticks nothing happend, Flightboard says tx5 , so i connect the receiver on tx5 and set it on ports tap on inav, also did i set crossfire on output signal on inav but stil no response? I changend the wires tx to rx and reverse nothing happends. Slowly i get fed up with this stuff , i dont want to spend hours of trying to get 15 min joy of flight. Hope you can help me. Regards from Hamburg

[@BloggerCMartinez]

Regards Very good , your videos I have a taranis X lite and I bought the crossfire nano with its receiver but my taranis does I do not see the crossfire option in the protocol section, could you give me some advice with that, thanks

[@JoshuaBardwell]

You need to flash the open version of OpenTX from the opentx web site. Links are in the video description. FrSky ships a nerfed version of OpenTX that does not have Crossfire in it.

[@KatrinaLeFaye]

Already subbed, I know you made it out, and you are a nut. Thank you for your videos.

[@trajanfpv]

Nice work Josh. Very detailed.

[@paul_bunyan]

At 22:22 are you talking about crossfire 900mHz vs Tracer that uses 2.4? In other words if I have Tracer selected will I have to change it from 900 to 2.4? Also, do I have to use both antennas or if I use only one micro T will the Rx board fry if the second one is not connected? May use Tracer on a tiny quad - limited space for two T antennas. Great timing as usual JB, my Tracer unit for the 16max showed up today.

[@klingusmctavern8672]

Can’t get my taranis x lite to work, the system bonds but as soon as I turn on the Taranis x lite the nano goes from green to red

[@alias81c]

Is it worth mentioning that to get the best out of Tracer and Crossfire you need to be running CrossfireSHOT? Which is still only available on an OpenTX TBS nightly build. I think without it you aren't even getting the benefit of Tracer's low latency.

[@Chronix74]

damn, thanks for this info.

[@kd2rdhlarry571]

Calls to action are certainly in there.

[@Okabae]

What would the FPV community do withough JB!!! You are godsent! Thanks for all your hard work mr. Bardwell.

[@nigelolympia]

Hi there. The "Include Beta Firmware" button isn't there anymore. Does that just mean that it is default enabled, or do I need to dig deeper to check that it can include Beta?

[@EliSpizzichino]

QUESTION: In the listing on bangood TX16S comes with the option "With TBS Micro TX V2" what's the difference with the standard one? It's the standard good if I have a drone with the TBS Crossfire Nano RX ?

[@krumpik22]

Hi , I have Eachine gps F4 and I am not sure its will be run tracer or crossfire on my F4 board . Can someone help pleas . Thank you

[@throttletwitch]

My esc puts out 7.5v to the original receiver, is that too much for the nano receiver?

[@lucaschapman1966]

Still having issues with tracer rqly is always 100% until failsafe, or 1:100. Never seems to go dynamic. Tlqy seems to report correctly and diminishes to 0% before failsafing. What am I doing wrong? And yes I have dynamic power set to yes

[@TheCiborge]

Hey Joshua, thanks a lot for the video. Great as always. Was wondering when you will drop the review of the tracer module ?

[@rhlecter7263]

I love love straight forward video 📹

[@scottTNT]

Help!! anyone! I have Babyhawk II HD and TX16S. I'm upgrading from FRSXY D8 receiver to crossfire nano and can't get Custom OSD to show up at all in goggles. Also, the goggles don't come out of low power mode when I arm. Had to disable power contol in order to fly at all. I have wired 5v, ground, TX, and RX wires according to this video. What am I missing?

[@mdev3987]

So, I still use Frsky & R9M. It's too expensive for me to upgrade to crsf at the moment. And I don't like them so much, but since the flex update it is ok. Only problem I have is when I'm on 1W, I get about 50% RSSI on 1.5 km. Why, I don't know.

[@Nativesavage6099]

Why would my TBS crossfire Nano, not turn green when I power up my drone?

[@combatxcomputers6331]

exactly what I was weighing up this morning