R9 Lite Pro module with R9MM-OTA Receiver. Supplied by Banggood

[@subzero674]

Thanks for this video! Your instructions are SO much better than what came with the radio. No way could I figure out how to get the R9MM working without you.

[@CurryKitten]

Glad it was helpful - I spend quite a while confused myself usually with the lack of instructions from many companies. A lot of trial and error is involved :D

[@AdrianoCasemiro]

I've been using R9 enough to save some money and switch every 900mhz quad and fixed wings I've got to Crossfire. Frsky 900mhz is too frustrating. For me, at least.

[@stevemann6082]

yep me too

[@CurryKitten]

I'd always recommend Crossfire over R9 - especially given that R9 is not that cheap any more.

[@andytaylor3321]

all access recievers go like that but after its registered u can bind it so easy man love the access

[@goaway4702]

I’m actually gonna be purchasing this exact setup in a couple weeks. Thanks for the video Nigel. It was nice to see what I’m in for.

[@CurryKitten]

Thanks - but who's this Nigel fella ?

[@goaway4702]

Well I feel stupid. For some reason I thought your name was Nigel.

[@CurryKitten]

I've been called worse :D

[@mikaelbackstrom]

Great video as always. Looking forward to more testing on the range. Quick tip: buy som test clios for logical analyzers that you can clip on the receivers so you do not have to solder. Saves some time.

[@CurryKitten]

Well, this was the first one where it was promised I wouldn't have to worry.... it is supposed to be fixed now, so I'll follow up soon

[@TheDynamicMatt]

been using the original r9 for a while but finally switched to crossfire last week infact and the difference is crazy its so much easier to setup and use aswell as updates being so simple crossfire is for sure worth the money over r9 imo but r9 still served me well on a budget but you defo get what you pay for

[@CurryKitten]

R9 isn't that much of a budget product anymore either - I think when it was cheap lots of people got it as a "it's worth a go" prospect, but it's miles away from Crossfire

[@gliderkiteflier]

After watching tons of videos on the subject and getting my XLite with R9M Pro just about ready to work with an ACCESS R9 Slim+ OTA, I got stuck. You cleared it up for me. As you say, it seemed obvious after I selected R9MLP ACCESS and it worked. It had been set to R9M FCC, which seemed correct at the time. With so many steps to get everything updated, configured, registered and bound, it was clear I'd made a mistake. But where? I was contemplating re-updating Open Tx and the SD card, and re-flashing the external module, internal module and receiver. You saved me a bunch of time and wasted effort.

[@CurryKitten]

Glad it helped. Shame that FrSky are so vague with their instructions. When they were talking to me (they tend not to these days) I did suggest they have a much more explicit set of how to's and tell people what errors they've found so people know if they've already hit a known problem. but, sadly, they decided to carry on as they were

[@AerialWaviator]

This video is hilarious in hindsight (the process and journey you needed to get airborne). Totally get your excitement for ELRS now. :) I have an R9mm OTA Rx that never used, as was purchased by mistake (put aside due to return shipping cost). Now have a R9M Lite Tx module (non-Pro), so looking to flash ELRS on both. Stopped by to watch as was curious how OTA worked. Have figured it's not bluetooth based, so not ELRS OTA compatable, but should be fine to upgrade via the FC. This becoming a fun experiment to try ELRS on hardware already have. ;)

[@CurryKitten]

I had kind of assumed that OTA would use wifi, and hence we'd have wifi updating via ELRS. Who knows what they were using, but nothing that translates apparantly! I was going to leave one of my modules on R9, but I really don't see the point, I can't think of a reason I'd ever want to fly it again.

[@AerialWaviator]

@@CurryKitten Agree.

[@peacequest69]

Problem with OTA update was from OpenTX . They fixed the problem on 2.3.3

[@-Gruntled]

Good info. Thanks. I'll continue to wait for it to be working better.

[@CurryKitten]

We'll all wait and hope they actually fix stuff and not just keep revising the hardware!

[@Bitathisandthat]

hi there. love you videos as you are very easy to understand and follow and you are always very thorough with everything. im very anoyed with r9 as i only started using it at the start of this year and ova the year i have brougt alot of there kit,im not going to replace all my gear but i will be buying the new system which now means i have to carry two modules around with me,which is a pain.i use the jumper t16 now so im relly happy they have now come out with the internal muiti module other wise id would hve to carry around the two r9 modules with me,and swap everything all the time for which quad im using but thankfully my r9 lives in the back of the control now thanks to the new jumper which i brought i will only have to carry the new r9 module as im not sure if the new r9 system will work with the old one. keep your videos coming as when i get a notification from you i eagerly click on to watch your video in full. thanks for all you do. azza.

[@CurryKitten]

It is very annoying that FrSky decided to redo their hardware so early. There is (I think) certain compatibilities between the old and new, but it feels very badly planned from the get go on FrSkys part.

[@KC-su9nb]

I am done with Frsky. It seems they put very little thought in their products before they release it. They seem to do a lot of second guessing. I already got a Jumper T16 pro and I hope to switch to Crossfire when the wallet will allow me to. Great video, Thanks.

[@CurryKitten]

You and a lot of other people. FrSky are really going to have to do a lot to try and convince people to come back to them. This new R9 system doesn't help their cause much

[@robhein]

Really awesome video, you help a lot getting a better understanding of the module. Thank so much 👌

[@ched999uk]

Great info. I was thinking of getting the R9Pro for my x-lite S but think I will wait a while.

[@CurryKitten]

Yes - needs more firmware updates somewhere or other before things are going to work properly it would seem

[@DaytonaJim78]

Good job! Keep them coming just bought the exact same setup using it with the dji digitalfpv

[@CurryKitten]

Cool - happy flying !

[@FourthWayRanch]

what color is the led on the back of the r9m lite module when it's bound and working? mine is always red

[@Walt1119]

I fly spectrum, have for a long time thought about going to free sky trannis, but with all this, it just seems like a complicated mess. I have seen lately lots of info about them screwing around with their equipment, and this is just more proof of it so no thanks free sky, Ill look else where for equipment when I'm ready... Thanks for all your work sharing your vids with us! Keep up the great work! w.

[@CurryKitten]

Back in the day when you got yourself an XM+ and it has great range out of the box and everything just worked great - FrSky could do no wrong. I really don't know where they are going with Access and the R9 system still isn't right. Jumper sales are going up and up, but I'm still not sure what nice small rx there is to replace the XM+ (for people that can't afford lots of Crossfire nano rx's)

[@quadthingcopter5984]

Hello, i have been using the r9m lite pro module with flex and access on the original x-lie radio not pro version, my radio was getting old and replaced it with a new x-lite not pro, flashed with the x-lite pro flex firmware and now only option is to flash just r9m flex and not getting the option of being able to register the receiver as before, completely stumped as it worked before and cannot find any info on how to get it to work again, plus it will not bind to the receivers as they expect accees? any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

[@FourthWayRanch]

the receiver signal bars keep turning on and off every second with this connected to my taranis x lite pro, the light on the back of the module is always red too, it gets a little warm (90F)

[@wackywezfpv9335]

Hi CK, i think i made a boo boo, I bought some additional R9M receivers a few months ago, but i now realise these only seem to work with the new ACCESS protocol, where i have the ACCST , so my question is.... can the R9M OTA receivers be flashed with the FLEX firmware, so at least i can put them top work, I cant find any info anywhere on this, and im hesitant to experiment in case i bust the receiver. Thanks in anticipation.

[@CurryKitten]

You can get the ACCST firmware for the R9M-OTAs (you just have to flash it old school with a cable) it's on the FrSky download page, but the link is www.frsky-rc.com/wp-content/uploads/Downloads/Firmware/R9MM-OTA/ACCST/FW-R9MM-ACCST_v20190201.zip

[@wackywezfpv9335]

@@CurryKitten Thanks buddy I knew you would solve it, thanks.

[@MCsCreations]

Yakes! 😬 Dude, screw that s*it... I'm going to Crossfire! BTW, did FrSky moved their business base to Titan or something?

[@CurryKitten]

This video is boosting Crossfire sales everywhere :D

[@MCsCreations]

@@CurryKitten The worst part is that I have the R9 2018 module with 3 receivers... But that's it, they don't sell compatible receivers for it anymore. 😕

[@nerdCopter]

+1👍 FrSky's old bait and upgrade path. eesh. saw it and i was disappointed at all the cash i spent while these are "better" just a few months later.

[@CurryKitten]

Buying new hardware is a very bitter pill to swallow indeed - or a very short-sighted design in the first place. I think this has turned many people off the idea

[@wackywezfpv9335]

Hi chaps, yes i now have cross fire but bought these R9 receivers before i went crossfire, R9 was working ok on the models i converted, so thought i would add to a few of the smaller aircraft, any way ill try and flash them and see what happens, cheers chaps.

[@CurryKitten]

They are ok - I wouldn't trust R9 as much as Crossfire, but the recent stuff has been a lot more consistent in it's signal

[@heartpilotOB]

Thanks for this informative video. I jump ship into R9 as I was watching all your videos and playlist. Got myself a X9lite radio. My R9lite pro module and R9MM receiver just arrived. Was hoping you could do a video using an FC for DJI using this module and rx. Need help on the Betaflight configuration and was hoping to get OSD on the DJI goggles.

[@CurryKitten]

It shouldn't be any different connecting up the R9MM to an FC than it would be with a regular 2.4ghz rx. As far as how you get the OSD on the DJI goggles, I'm afraid I don't have a DJI system myself, so I can't be much help. Again though, this is more about connecting up the air unit to another UART, there's no difference in using the R9

[@heartpilotOB]

@@CurryKitten Thanks, heard some folks saying full OSD is not supported on the DJI goggles which kinda defeats the purpose

[@CurryKitten]

That's right - it's because of the way it works with DJI. It's the air unit sending back information via the MSP connection that the goggles will then turn into an OSD, so right now DJI only supports certain types of information that it can display. That said, it has the essentials and no doubt they are adding more in

[@electroddxful]

You need a amateur radio license to operate this (33cm) 900 MHz is part of ham radio Band . If caught by the FCC without a license is a very hefty fine. What are the chances of getting caught very slim to none. But without a license I wouldn't try it. Great review. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@CurryKitten]

Good info - I remember TBS mentioning they'd spent a long time find a frequency that was legal around the world (and obviously FrSky are using the same frequencies). 868Mhz seems to be ok in the UK and europe, although it's a bit of a grey area. It's actually 915Mhz in the US (if that makes any difference?)

[@TaaviTuisk]

Hey, opentx 2.3.3 is now out and r9 ota update works. Tried it with r9m lite pro and r9mm ota receiver. Start the update on the radio side, plug in the receiver and select the receiver from the popup. Edit: tried the r9m lite module too on the original x-lite and ota update worked fine.

[@CurryKitten]

Cool - thanks for letting me know. I've just got back from holiday so I'll try this out in the next week or so

[@PeterPetermann]

the one thing i can't figure out - can i get a r9 lite pro module which is access, and then use it with my non access x-lite? or will i have to replace my radio, my module, and my receivers? (because non-ota/non-access receivers aren't being sold anymore)

[@EnglishTurbines]

Great video mate, well done ..the usual Firmware shenanigan's with R9. Wayne: Am I doing something wrong? FrSky: No, but we ain't gonna tell you why. It will come out in the wash eventually. Question is, will this latest R9MM reciever work with the original R9M TX module.? A question I'm sure a lot of folk want answering..?

[@CurryKitten]

According to FrSky, yes you can use this new R9MM-OTA with the original R9M/R9M-Lite with the ACCST firmware (i.e not ACCESS)

[@TechnicallyTom]

I was able to get OTA to work with an R9mm OTA and an X-Lite Pro. I think I may have had to update the module to support this. I the latest firmware may not require different versions for FCC and LBT. Just checked and I am wrong about switching. It does require a firmware update. It’s the f-port that can now be set in the radio. If you have updated your module for EU version, and go to do an OTA update, will the communication fail due to the module and receiver not being able to communicate OTA? You might want to try flashing the firmware OTA now that both the receiver and module are flashed with EU versions.

[@CurryKitten]

Someone else mentioned getting OTA to work from an OpenTX nightly. As I'm using flex on both the module and rx, I'm just going to wait for that OpenTX nightly to become an actual release

[@isra4727]

Hi Curry, thanks for the video it was so useful!!. I've achived to bind the Taranis X9 lite with R9 Lite module and R9 MX receiver. But I don't know where to connect the receiver to the NAZA M Lite controller to configurate it, could you help me? Thanks in advance.

[@CurryKitten]

It's been a fair old while since I've touched a Naza, but reminding myself with the manual here dl.djicdn.com/downloads/naza-m%20lite/en/NAZA-M%20LITE_User_Manual_v2.00_en.pdf the Sbus connector is on X2, so you'll want to take sbus out, GND, 5v from your R9 MX in plug it into x2

[@isra4727]

@@CurryKitten oh thanks, yes, I sent an email to frsky and they answer the same as well so I will try that on this way and we will see what happen. Thanks again for your videos.

[@briandoesathing3478]

What version of opentx are you running in this video? I'm trying to get my R9M lite pro running on a standard X-lite, and while I see r9mlp access, I don't see r9mlp fcc. I just upgraded to the latest 2.3.9 though.

[@CurryKitten]

You won't see an option for FCC/LBT/Flex in the model setup screen - only R9MLP Access. What it uses is dependant on the firmware that's actually on the module - which you can check by looking at the radio settings for firmware versions (I show this later in the video)

[@TheMadmacs]

great info,i'm a bit disheartened that the links arent able to be sent to uk, gwtr warehouse..... would love a flysky nv14 version of this vid.

[@CurryKitten]

I didn't know that - perhaps it's an issue of not producing an 868mhz version. I'll make a note to check that out when I get back (on hols at the moment)

[@spoki_bones3656]

Have you done a video for the S.PORT / F.PORT on the r9mm ota ? I've just been using sbus and im curious to see how S.PORT/F.PORT works out.

[@CurryKitten]

I'm using F.port on the Tyro119 (review I just published (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaKaaniQgpysf5o) I didn't go into detail on how it was setup etc, but I'll be making a specific video about it soon (mostly when it stops raining)

[@spoki_bones3656]

CurryKitten sorry to hear about the rain bud! That’s the worst. Thanks for the info btw!

[@sleepingbearffg5008]

Personally I got x-lite came with r9 and attenna. My first year. I have great range stock x-lite 1 mile I never fly that far..one time I lost track ripping wind turbines hey they all look the same! Lol vtx failed before x-lite can you test with and without r9? Thanks for clearing up I might try it now? Great vid and thanks for all your informative vids helped me hobby that I love. Merry Christmas

[@CurryKitten]

When I got the original R9 I tested in a field where I knew (for some reason) 2.4Ghz would drop out and R9 would always make it through that spot. So I've not pushed the range, but my anecdotal testing suggests it's better in dodgy RF areas, better at low range further out and penetrates better. It's trickier to do a pure head to head - you'll need an area where you can expect it to drop out of the sky but easily recover it - and that way you could fly the same quad at the same altitude on each until it failed.

[@faubrinky]

I was able to do an ota update of a r9mm ota from 1.1.1(I think flex as I could select the frequency after binding but did not memorize this) to 1.1.2-flex with an original xlite on 2.3.0 with r9mlite-pro on 1.1.2-flex

[@CurryKitten]

I saw another video where someone did it on a Taranis X9D 2019 (IIRC) I wander if it's a bug in specific radio versions

[@stevemann6082]

i have lost the zest for frsky, frustrating sky i went to cross fire and i wasn't cross at all. i am not waiting for frsky to fix it I am waiting for the bin men to take it. looks like the T16 is the one to have. look at the hoops you have to jump through

[@CurryKitten]

Full marks for all the word-play there :) FrSky do seem to have lost their way a bit - they were the goto guys for a while, but now some dubious ant-competitive practices along with underdeveloped hardware isn't doing them any favours

[@pietroseven8228]

I have xlite pro, r9mlite modul, r9mm ota rx, 868Mhz but I have poorly 1km range, yesterday and today fell down as a brick, flywoo lr4,v2, dji and caddx vista. When i hit gps save switch fell down, also switch for angle.

[@CurryKitten]

Not a great range for this kit. I'm going to flash one of my R9 units with ELRS to see how it performs. If your quad fell when you hit rescue mode, it normally indicates that it failed one of the sanity checks, either not being far away enough, or not having enough sats at the time etc

[@manuelfalcon334]

What up man... I need your help with something..... I got a R9m lite pro on an x lite pro using a r9 mini and I’m trying to use one model for the 2 quads that I have but it won’t let me... it says bind successfully and then immediately the red light starts to flash and it un binds. Please please help there is 0 info on this in the internet and Frsky won’t answer my emails. Thank you in advance

[@outboxfpv4360]

Will the old R9mini work with old Q7? Will it work on normal 2x18650 lippo mode

[@RockTouching]

Hey CurryKitten, been watching your tests on R9 and Crossfire for a while. Would you like to try a Moxon directional antenna for the system? I'd like to know how it performs in the real world (I've tuned in for 868Mhz)

[@MrStevegibb]

honestly i would have been surprised if it let you update the firmware on the receiver when the transmitter modules was operating on a different frequency. The only way i could see it working would be to update the receiver first whilst your transmitter module is still on the same band and then update the transmitter module otherwise i don't see how its going to be connecting to the receiver to update the firmware. Honestly though i think OTA updates are more intended for updates within the same transmission system.

[@CurryKitten]

It would be a bit useless if your RX/TX have to be using the same firmware type to be compatible. Kind of negates the usefulness of OTA updates doesn't it. I would suggest a set frequency is used for OTA

[@darrylturner7622]

Thanks for the content 👍 just to conform is r9m mm ota campatible with all r9m modules and will ota come available to all r9m modules or just the r9mlp? 🤦‍♂️

[@geronimomacias9891]

Hello Curry! Thank you for the helpful information. I am new to this hobby and I was wondering if the FrSky R9MM OTA receiver is only compatible with an FrSky transmitter? Also, is the R9M external module required in order to bind the transmitter to the receiver or is it optional? I would greatly appreciate any insights you or anyone else that reads this comment has for me. I am willing to learn!

[@CurryKitten]

The external module will be needed to bind/fly with the R9 receiver. The question of is this is FrSky only is a more interesting one - it'll certainly need to run OpenTX to work, but I think (not sure though) that the Access functionality comes from the module itself and not the radio, so the right module may also work on Jumper/RadioMaster radios... it woul dneed some testing to actually know for sure though

[@geronimomacias9891]

@@CurryKitten thanks for your reply!

[@geronimomacias9891]

@@CurryKitten One more question. Can you let me know the name of the transmitter that you are using in this video? I think it is the Frsky Taranis X9 Lite 2.4G 24 Channels Radio Transmitter w/Access Protocol , but I am not sure. Your help would be appreciated!

[@CurryKitten]

Yep, that's the one - review here kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3qtgad9q9ebgrc

[@mangirdaspazera3936]

Hello! First of all, thanks for the video! I got the exact same setup, however im unable to register my receiver...

[@CurryKitten]

Are you running the same firmware on the RX and TX?

[@mangirdaspazera3936]

@@CurryKitten wow, thanks for the reply!! Wasn’t expecting this, especially so fast. Is there any way to check what firmware i have currently on my rx and module? Tx is 2.3.0

[@StudioDoma]

Hello Wayne! Thanks for the great videos! Pls help me lol. I think I've seriously tangled up my x lite pro w flashes that shouldn't have happened. I can't even find the r9mlp-access option only the older R9 models. Could you kindly please provide a list of firmwares and SD card content for the xlite pro? To be able to see that external module prompt on my radio would be a wish come true....while everyone gone digital I'm still fussin over yesterday's tech lol pls help Wayne😥

[@pksteffen]

Crikey!! This is why everyone has switched to crossfire. I actually switched back to my old school X9D plus cause it flies everything so well and still has a bay for crossfire without mods. Waiting for TBS to come out with a Tango v2. Not interested in Frsky any more. They did it to themselves.

[@CurryKitten]

Crossfire (IMO) also has a noticeable impact on latency when you use CRSF. I'm not racer, but even I could easily feel the difference. Will the Tango 2 ever appear though :)

[@pksteffen]

CurryKitten Very true - Tango v2 isn’t here and who knows if it ever will be, but there is a void that Frsky created themselves and I’m hoping someone will fill it soon. Jumper has offered an alternative but not the leap forward. DJI has shown what a disruptor can do. I think radios are the next place disruption will occur. At least hope so. I played with flashing Frsky receivers. Not going there again. Time for something new.

[@doktordrone]

thank you very much for this useful sharing 👍👍

[@williammcbain3396]

I wish I had seen your video before I bought an R9M Lite Pro. I've tried it with an R9M mini OTA and a regular R9mm. They both fly fine however, My drone with a Pixhawk 2.4.8, an MLVSS battery sensor, controlled by an X Lite S, with Open Tx 2.3.2 flies well with the above equipment in ACCESS. However, It appears that I am having telemetry problems. When I choose "discover new sensors" it can find the MLVSS, but it will not find my GPS. I do not have this problem when I use an old XSR with my internal RF. It is imperative that it find my GPS with the long range ACCESS equipment for use with "Flight Deck" software. I've spent many hours trying to get it to work.

[@CurryKitten]

I'll be using Smart Port telemetry in my follow-up video to this (albeit using f.port) and will be using a GPS equipped quad as well, so I'll be wanting that telemetry to come back. Hopefully I'll be able to get it working and perhaps hit upon the issues you have.

[@friendlyfire01]

Try the newer firmware, I've just resoldered seven r9 receivers to do the update to 1.2.0 and fingers crossed it'll be more reliable.

[@CurryKitten]

Yes - see the follow up video. The fix was in OpenTX

[@shaiss1]

It's an opentx issue. I'm running the latest RC that was just released bc it claims to fix r9mm OTA.

[@CurryKitten]

Thanks - not sure why FrSky couldn't quite tell me that :) I'll wait for it to go into a release before I update.

[@shaiss1]

@@CurryKitten they did tell you, it just wasn't in english so none of us could understand. The language barrier is the problem

[@noname-wo9yy]

First big drone i build i used the r9mm, its unbelievably complex and fiddly to get to work in comparison to my small tiny whoop ones and after about a day i got it to work i touched it against the carbon and killed it :/. Also have you tried using the x lite controller i do believe the firmware works better on that.

[@CurryKitten]

Nothing seems to come with shrink wrap these days which is a bit of a must for avoiding shorts against the carbon. I've got an X-Lite (it's my main quad radio) but I've heard that the newly released openTX version is now fixed for the R9-Lite as well

[@quentincampbell5865]

OK, Bit off topic. I'm a little sad about FRsky. Nearly 2 years ago I invested in the X9D+ And bought quite a few equipment (like the R9 and a few RX's). Thinking cool, this is Opensource, I can use it for a lot of copters and planes, etc, etc. I got a bit bumped with other content makers just making the jump to Jumper. Because Frsky was starting to block resellers selling the Jumper. Thinking, not cool Frsky, hope you would see the error in your ways. This is not happening. And reading comments here and seeing CurryKitten struggling (always appreciated his no shit honest reviews). But seems like the ball is rolling away from Frsky. Pity. Rant off. Keep it up, CK!

[@CurryKitten]

Very true - FrSky was fantastic in getting superb range and tiny receivers on 2.4Ghz and then it all went wrong. Lots of people have jumped to Jumper (pun intended) although I'm interested to know what the goto 2.4Ghz rx to use is. Is there something out there as good or better than an XM+ (which isn't a Crossfire rx)?

[@andytaylor3321]

i just got one for 30can i am excited is it good

[@luiseduardoamezquita2421]

I bought one R9M lite pro module, and I Used this for taranis X9 lite. The first module worked well but after 1 month, the radio show me this message “Warning TX antenna problem!”. Frsky changed this module for a new module. I’d set up this and worked well but after 2 month the radio show me the same message “Warning TX antenna problem!”. What can I do? I never used this without antenna. Anyone know how to solve this problem? Rightnow Im think to change to Crossfire. Thank you!!!!

[@l.m.fpv8374]

Hello I wanted to ask you a question I r9m lite pro and receiver r9mm I bindato everything with protocol acces however the module r9m lite pro give the best of itself when set to 500mw if imposed at 1w the rssi signal comes down as if it were set to 200mw If I update with Flex firmware I solve? so I can use 1w and have more range? Thank you

[@CurryKitten]

As far as I was aware you couldn't just set the module to 1W without the use of Flex firmware, it would max out at 500mw for regular FCC firmware. So yes, changing to Flex should give you up to 1W, but it's adaptive, so you don't necessarily know what it's set to. But try some testing against 500mw and check it out

[@l.m.fpv8374]

Thank you for the answer

[@fpvnme4845]

Thanks but my god why would anyone use frsky when they have to go through so so much hardship this is crazy .. That company are really doing a great great job of losing customers very very quickly . But thanks for the honesty

[@CurryKitten]

Right now, they aren't doing much to convince people to buy their stuff are they. Many people heading off to jumper along with a TBS crossfire. I can hardly blame them

[@furuleviFPV]

I'm stuck on "waiting", I can't get that "Hello" at 8:44. What to do? (the receiver's firmware wasn't updated yet only the transmitter's)

[@CurryKitten]

What did you update the TX's firmware to? I'm not sure if registration requires you to be on the same level/type. Odds on it came as a straight FCC rx, so have you tried putting FCCon the module and trying that ?

[@furulevi]

More exactly I updated the R9 Lite Pro's firmware from the radio's memory card. I tried FCC.

[@CurryKitten]

What level is your OpenTX on (and what radio) I had to upgrade mine to get the support in there. Although I'm guessing it's at least at a level that supports it else you wouldn't have the right module listed in the external options

[@furuleviFPV]

OpenTX 2.3.0, on X-Lite Pro radio

[@furuleviFPV]

Solved! Thanks for mentioning to update OpenTX also, that fixed it, it's working now! THANK YOU!

[@jensonphil7350]

I think 500mw is better than 1w , Self-adaptive mode is not active well

[@philrampey8220]

this was helpful- however i have just spent 3 hours trying to bind a R9 mini-ota to a R9M module- this was way more complicated than it should have been- its really dumb you have to register, then bind the stupid receiver. The whole time my problem was I was under R9M and not R9M Access...super frustrating

[@CurryKitten]

That's easily done as well - it took me a little while to figure out exactly what was what in all the various R9 options you had under the protocol seciton

[@javieruriel6764]

hey that voice in your radio sounds pretty cool , how you do that

[@CurryKitten]

I made custom sounds - I did a video about that somewhere

[@mattsupertramp6506]

Ugh seriously? I got the regular r9 mini receiver so I assume I can't use that and can only use the OTA one?

[@furuleviFPV]

I got telemetry only at the lowest power setting. Is it possible to enable it for higher powers also?

[@CurryKitten]

On EU you only have it for the lowest, I think you have it more for FCC. Using Flex is a way of having it on any power level

[@furuleviFPV]

Is Flex OK/legal in Europe? (Romania)

[@CurryKitten]

Flex itself is legal, but what you do with it may not be. Flex simply takes away the limitations imposed on EU/FCC modes and lets you decide what you can use. If worried about the legal aspects, check out what you are allowed to do and stay in there (hint: it's very unlikely you'd be allowed to fly at 1W power)

[@DaytonaJim78]

Noticed the new open tx 2.3.4 says it now supports r9m ota function so update open tx and ota might be fixed!!

[@CurryKitten]

Cool - I've just got back from holiday, so I'm going to update the radio and try it in the next week or so

[@glenmccall4571]

Do you think that have a xsm with a xmplus using redundancy I have the same range as a R9M

[@CurryKitten]

Not really - it's good for redundancy, so you are more likely to keep a strong signal, but the range can't go as far

[@glenmccall4571]

@@CurryKitten thanks 👍 loos like am going to have to buy another R9M I had one but I think it's old now trouble binding.i thought maybe with two antennas I could go farther..

[@glenmccall4571]

@@CurryKitten also do you have video on Rssi how to get that 100%

[@javieruriel6764]

what if i have more than one receiver? what i need to doon the radio

[@CurryKitten]

Add another model to use that RX. To be honest though, R9 is not something I'm going to be using going forwards. It's had zero development by FrSky, and I've already converted my first R9 module and several of the receivers over to ELRS - which is way way better.

[@fotakidigeorge8774]

How can i change the firmware of r9m lite pro to LBT?

[@CurryKitten]

Download the latest firmware from the downloads section on www.frsky-rc.com/r9m-lite-pro/ there's a zip with LBT/FCC/Flex, but the one you want on your radio, plug in the module, navigate to it in the radio , long press and use flash external module.

[@fotakidigeorge8774]

Thank you very much for your quick reply!! Greetings from Greece!❤️

[@Jay-pf1xg]

I presume they have stopped supporting the original r9 stuff?

[@CurryKitten]

Hard to say - it's not like they ever told us what bugs they knew about and when/if new firmware was coming. It would just show up randomly and still never fix the RSSI issue properly.

[@joyindeeamornchai754]

how can you tell if the antenna is for 900Mhz?

[@CurryKitten]

Coloured bands - as explained here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJbYeZuoiJ2Hj5Y

[@joyindeeamornchai754]

@@CurryKitten thanks!

[@chrisconner8629]

I hope that rx works with the original r9m or I'm screwed because I I just bought that rx...ugg

[@CurryKitten]

There's a compatibility chart somewhere on FrSkys site IIRC

[@TaaviTuisk]

It works, you can flash it to accst firmware too. Look at the frsky site.

[@Autocharge1]

I wonder when you call out to like, dislike and press the bell if you can find you have ever got it wrong and instead called out the LDO disclaimer LOL

[@CurryKitten]

No - I can go into the intro spiel for my channel in my sleep (as I know AndyRC can for his) but I always have to read the disclaimer - I haven't remembered it once !

[@RCWilliam123]

Frsky is sooo screwed up, whenever my x9d stops working I'll be looking for something else... Frsky is done for me!

[@CurryKitten]

Lots of people are jumping to Jumper (pun intended) :)

[@AndreiC08]

So not a single word in the comments about the fact that you're operating in 868, but using 915 antenna.. And yet, they all blame Frsky for shitty products..

[@CurryKitten]

I do mention the fact, and thus expect there to be losses in the flight. But this has nothing to do with OTA no working as it should

[@xPureL]

20:53 the actual flight test

[@andytaylor3321]

u should be around 3ft away it will flash faster for some reason

[@CurryKitten]

I've not heard exact figure about distance. But generally when you have a TX and RX it's bad to have them very near to each other.... but not too far away either when you are flashing :)

[@stevefox3763]

You shouldn't use the wrong antenna, using an antenna that is built for a different frequency puts you at serious risk of blowing the outputs from the horrendous swr and the reflected power slamming the outputs.

[@CurryKitten]

There first super-8 antenna was tuned to 900 sitting in between the two. I'm not overly concerned that there's enough in it to screw things up

[@stevefox3763]

@@CurryKitten in cb we are dealing with a minimum of 4w and my home rig does put out 40w straight from its own outputs and in my car I'm running a 100w amp but even at 4w, just being 2mhz out (we tune to the center of a 1mhz 80ch band) I'd enough to put things in the danger zone. Power does not affect the swr, it will be the same at 500mw as it is at 100w but the more power you are running, the more dangerous the bad swr becomes. We aim for a swr of 1.1 on the center ch but up too 2.0 is just about 'acceptable' but anything 3.0 onwards is blown outputs territory and pretty fast :/ The longer a transmission lasts on a bad swr and the higher the output power, the greater the risk, it's heat from the reflected power that kills the outputs. I'm not saying it's 100% guaranteed that your outputs will give up but if it was mine I'd never run it with the wrong antenna knowing what I do.

[@jonathanulery1610]

868 on a 900 antenna is just fine 900 on an 868 is a different story

[@echobeefpv8530]

Hey brother.I so like your channel, but I won't even watch a video on Frsky stuff anymore. I will not buy Frsky anytime unless they change their business model almost 180 degrees. I just bought the jumper T16 Pro, so I can bind to almost anything. I'll buy every other receiver on the market, other than Frsky. Access protocol was the final straw.

[@CurryKitten]

You can safely watch this one and see how their OTA update doesn't work. It'll give you a nice fuzzy warm feeling that you've done the right thing.

[@Goludan]

That transmitter looks like an overall nightmare

[@CurryKitten]

It's not the TX as such, it's the combination of running R9 that seems to make life difficult :)

[@702Wolfi]

Frsky, especially their R9 and access crap has become a complete turnoff for me. The R9 stuff has been dubious from the day one. Hated the rare IPEX4 connectors along with el cheapo thin antenna cables on the mini receivers. Sold everything and bought the crossfire system. Much better quality, much simpler, more useful features, much better signal reliability/consistency and range.

[@CurryKitten]

Agreed - I think a lot of people took a punt on them when they were trying to buy the 900Mh market by getting the modules out there so cheap. But now they are back to regular pricing, I think less people will bother and just go Crossfire

[@dougbrokeit7406]

frsky drop the ball again

[@CurryKitten]

I'm not sure they recovered the ball after they dropped it the first time - its just gone further away now

[@dougbrokeit7406]

@@CurryKitten so true

[@bellboy444]

Shock. R9 system not doing as stated. I fly x fire but by no means a r9 hater but my God frsky dont seem to care much about sending out working products to there customers.

[@CurryKitten]

They are hard work to deal with sometimes. When I used to have a guy at FrSky I could talk to (he went away after I blew up their f7 FC) I strongly suggested that they should keep people informed. et them know what bugs they knew about, what was going to be fixed in the next update, when it would be coming out etc. They decided against it

[@gerrysquire]

wahoo no micro quad review

[@CurryKitten]

Gary, you are in luck - the next two reviews aren't either !

[@gerrysquire]

@@CurryKitten yeah baby

[@espenchristensen9581]

first hello, and second thumbs up.

[@espenchristensen9581]

Hmmmmm crossfire,,,,,,,yeahhhhhh

[@CurryKitten]

Crossfire still trumps it by a mile, and didn't come out with several hardware revisions to get OTA going

[@MrHauf85]

Dont buy FrSky, they are a company with bad morals, buy Jumper T16 instead, they listen to the community, and are not bullys like FrSky

[@CurryKitten]

Many people feel the same - feels like there's a shift over to Jumper. But at the same time, I don't think many people want to ditch their working TX's

[@FlyingFun.]

Frsky have lost the plot...

[@CurryKitten]

Sadly, this seems to be the case :(

[@51im]

R9 is a perfect example of, a complete waste of time.

[@CurryKitten]

It's a great example of taking up days of my time without anything decent to show at the end of it :D

[@rawfpv1207]

The R9 system is a load of shit, myin ewont bind no matter which firmware i use, well it bound once i used the motor beep switch it beeped, then it lost signal and wont rebind

[@CurryKitten]

There seemed to be - I presume - a big batch of rx's that wouldn't bind. Normally I get the duff ones, but so far my rx's have all been well behaved.

[@rawfpv1207]

@@CurryKitten Im not sure whether its the rx or tx, they're both brand new this week, ive ordered the whole lot again see what happens, i juast cam back form work and thought id turn them on see what happens and they bound only at 10mw, soon as i changed the power output it lost connection and would rebind. the main reason to buying this was not to fly long distance but to garuntee i had a good connection in the 500m areas i fly.