Modifying the FLYSKY T6 for Ardupilot (one channel, 2 switches, 4 flight modes!)

[@suryakrishnakumar7725]

This is exactly what I was looking for! A clear explanation on how the voltage divider works! This is a very well made video. Keep up the good work!

[@mikebrown7366]

Finally, someone that's more of a perfectionist than me. You do awesome work.

[@nealrobinson7054]

I got this soldered and tested last night, I am now waiting for the ARM (Ardupilot) board to drop into my postbox, the motors and esc's are mounted and now the transmitter is "ready" once again thanks Joop :)

[@Joop_Brokking]

That is great to hear.

[@farhanahmedqazi]

Hi Joop, I am watching your videos since long, and this one is the 100% my problem too, same radio and same Ardupilot, I used the dial option to switch the flight modes but had to change the frequencies on radios, I am not a electronics expert like you but struggling with this radio and flysky 8 channel radio. Keep it up. :)

[@kholdstare993]

This is a great hack, good job man. Your channel is by far my favourite Arduino/Electronics channel on yt

[@mikelemon5109]

For measuring the battery voltage in those devices why is such a low resistance is used for measurement? after all as long and that device is Working in this config it takes about 0.2mA which is quite some for such a small operation on a battery application.

[@gweliver]

Very informative, nice job. Who do you keep the different combinations of switches straight? It appeared to me (?) the left (next to antenna) 3-way toggle would have to be in a particular position so that the other switch would have 3 different positions?

[@Joop_Brokking]

The top switch is a fail safe switch that will bring the quadcopter home regardless the position of the flight mode switch. So it needs to work Independent.

[@stephmakeslyrics4982]

Instead of changing the voltage readout with a pot, turn the transmitter on while holding both sticks in the bottom right and this will allow you to set a voltage offset

[@Joop_Brokking]

This will work on the I6 but does not work on the T6.

[@stephmakeslyrics4982]

sorry bottom left not bottom right

[@AlvaroPandolphousa]

thank you Marcus it work

[@power-max]

I modded mine by simply replacing that pot with a 3 position switch and a resistor divider. Works great for selecting flight mode! (level, GPS poshold, RTH)

[@pranavmittal431]

Dear Joop, What should I do if I use the Flysky Fs-i6S? What if I use the Flysky Fs-i6?

[@nealrobinson7054]

Thanks Joop for all the good stuff you put out :) I am just starting RC and am going down the ArduPilot road and wondered about these extra channels, I have a question... there are two switches on the drawing, (3.29secs), one of the switches is a "on,off,on" at least that is what I have ordered, the other switch and here is my question, is the switch a "on,on" switch different than that which is already in the FS-T6 or do I need to order that one as well. regards and kudos

[@Joop_Brokking]

You only need to order the 3-position switch (on-off-on). The 2-position switch is already available in the transmitter.

[@nealrobinson7054]

thanks

[@knalliebar]

Hoi Joop! hoe heb jij dit aangepakt met import heffingen? of heb je gewoon op goed geluk besteld? bedankt voor de video!

[@Joop_Brokking]

Bij Dealextreme can je een tax verzekering afsluiten bij het betalen. Als je dit doet en je pakket is onderschept door de dauane dan betaald Dealextreme de import (tot max 20,- euro of zo). Dit heb ik zelf al twee keer meegemaakt en werkt prima.

[@murphysarmy25]

Hi hoop love this project and your videos are very helpful and informative I've started building your done hope I can get it right almost have the 3 toggle switch wired just were or what is the green wire in this video for any help would be appreciated thanks

[@jacobhald3454]

HI Joop. Why are you using the ArduPilot flight controller and not your own home-made one?

[@Joop_Brokking]

I just want to test it out to see how it flies. Currently I don't have enough time to work on my own flight controller. So I tried a "ready to fly" controller.

[@jtkeys7618]

nice i have a few if these switches. nice work subbed. greeting South New Jersey

[@darkshadowsx5949]

nice mod it already has a voltage adjustment tho. i have one mystery where all my batteries read 1.39v but altogether i only get 9.7v it should be 11.12v... its like one of the batteries isn't being detected by my meter. the transmitter says 11.1 though how about a lipo battery mod?

[@fpvsparky]

Just modified mine and it works perfectly, Thanks again Joop that's another beer I owe you!

[@murphysarmy25]

I having problems getting this to work I'm confused to what wire goes where if you could give me any help it would be much appreciated

[@fpvsparky]

@@murphysarmy25 The Green wire is from the center of the two 1k.5 ohm resistors going to position 1 of the 3 position switch

[@murphysarmy25]

@@fpvsparky thanks for the help I'm new to this bit of a stupid question the brown wire connected to the resistor is that the original brown wire from the controller I ask because in the video it also looks to be connected to the two way toggle switch

[@fpvsparky]

@@murphysarmy25 The Video is a little confusing, but yes the brown is the analog out from the sweeper, if you follow my diagram and the colours, Red 5v+, Black earth, green from the 2 1k.5 to pin 1 on the 3position, blue from 1k.5/3k.3 to pin 2 on the 3 position and to pin 3 on the 2 position.

[@murphysarmy25]

@@fpvsparky much appreciated I will fallow this instruction along with the diagram thanks

[@sumit_kashyap..]

when you make tutorial on GPS hold and GPS return to home ? 😞😞

[@Joop_Brokking]

I have to make a video about a compass first ;-) Otherwise the GPS will not work.

[@theodordrymonis6728]

Joop Brokking Can't wait for these tutorials!!! Thanks to you i have already managed to make a very nice tilt compensated compass using your 6050 imu tutorial and the heading calculation pdf document you provided us! So for these GPS functions like, position hold or return to home, barometer altitude data is not required? (what about a barometer altitude hold tutorial?) I had the impression that a specific safety altitude (set by the user) must be maintained to avoid colisions if there is no sonar sensors under the multicopter. I also know that altitude data can be provided by the GPS receiver but what about accuracy?

[@user-cs1kw4pb3s]

and where can we find the update

[@nealrobinson7054]

The 3 position switch has just arrived, I have the resistors already from another project and now I am starting this mod :) refer to drawing again at 3.29 seconds:- I am able to solder/connect the switches and the resistors but I am confused about the 3 connections marked GND,+3v3v,analogue out. I notice there are three wires on the potentiometer, red brown white can I presume that these are the GND,+3v3v,analogue out, if so which is which, I can make an educated guess that the brown wire being the sweep on the pot is the analogue out? if this is true I can measure out the other two, but I dont wanna let the smoke out of my Transmitter, regards

[@Joop_Brokking]

The center connection is the analog input to the microcontroller. The outer two are the +3.3V and GND. Use a multimeter to check the polarity.

[@juboraj666]

My FlySky T6 suddenly lost link and apm 2.8 not arm. why is that? i use rechargeable battery. On ground test everything is ok. But when i am going to fly then suddenly lost control and crash the drone.any suggestion?

[@PradeepKumar-he9pb]

Use failsafe RTL to save ur copter. Then check the range of the tx when the failsafe triggered.

[@NicolaGuerrera]

USE 4 POWER WIRES to your receiver( 2 5v and 2 ground). I had the same problem and this saved my day.

[@hotrodavery]

R u saying I can connect this transmitter to my computer?!

[@krtinshet9295]

Hey , Joop I really did learn a lot from you.I want to Know How to do stuff like analyzing a problem and finding a counter measure for it.PLEASE HELP ME I want to have that skill like you.Thank you Once Again.

[@adelashour3253]

good video ...thanks

[@johnmeksa3090]

Wow !! This guy is a brain ! Well said !,,

[@muh1h1]

uhm, isn't there an alternative firmware available that brings all those features in software? i seem to remember that you can even transmitt on more than 6 channels with said firmware, but i don't own one of those transmitters myself so i am not sure...

[@cy8berpunk831]

shhh -.-

[@Joop_Brokking]

Using alternative firmware that is made by some enthusiast is not something that I will recommend on my channel. That is why I used the alternative resistor method. But if you remember the link to the firmware I definitely will have a look.

[@nealrobinson7054]

Battery mod? have you seen these mods where you can use a lipo battery try searching "flysky fs-t6 battery" thanks again for a good channel most informative :)

[@user-cs1kw4pb3s]

Anyone know how to change from 6 to 10 channels ?

[@Spectamin]

that is actually hacking the flysky.

[@saulopalacio6157]

Could you turn on the contributions. I want to translate your videos to portuguese. @JoopBrokking

[@sofikwai2248]

Q interactivo

[@francoisBonin-phils]

Ha!ha!i would not like to be in this Heli...