RadioMaster Boxer Setting up for a flight simulator in EdgeTX

[@ISeVeNsI]

Thanks, I was trying to figure out why none of the sims could map the shoulder buttons (or any other switch for that matter) to things like 'race start' or 'reset' 👍

[@wutufux1336]

Thanks for this guide. I managed to get my Radiomaster Pocket working fine with SIMs. Thanks.

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

You are very welcome.

[@MengoMyth]

Thank you it was very helpful. I just unpacked my Boxer and I have to say had no clue about the model concept. It would have been great to explain quickly what it is for total dummies like me.

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

Hi Anthony, no dummies only people who have not learned how to do something yet. Are you asking about making a basic model? If so just goto a blank model number press enter and Create model.

[@philipeville9506]

Thanks for explaining this Bill. It is important to keep the int and ext modules off as they can add latency in usb mode.

[@ssgllc7007]

Thank you so much for doing what you are doing. It is a great help to the hobby. I don’t know what I would do without.

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

Thank you for your kind words. It’s a pleasure to help people into the hobby.

[@endo_y]

Managed to set up my Boxer today, and manually calibrated it in Liftoff using your other TX16S video. Still stuck in the beginning tutorials after an hour plus, and now I fully understand why everybody says it's important to clock hours in the sim first before attempting to fly an actual drone. Controls seem crazy sensitive (not sure if its a rates issue that I keep hearing about but does it apply to the sim game too?), but it's likely just me. Nevertheless, thank you for this video.

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

You are very welcome.

[@steriospeaker]

Perfect for a complete noob such as myself. Thank you very much! New sub 👍🏻

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

❤

[@vadimc2144]

Thank you, sir. I found this useful today.

[@JohnSmith-op4gd]

When setting the switch in Mixes, you have to *long-press* the roller to see the edit screen. Took me forever to figure that out.

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

At least you got there in the end John.

[@stevemartin2274]

Thanks for the lesson. The main issue I had was working out where to find the internal RF module as in the instructions for my Boxer it says I could damage the controller if it was switched off. You have said it needs to be off for the simulator, so no need to worry about it. I see there is an internal and an external RF module from your video. Do both of these need switching on to fly a tiny whoop please? I don't intend to fly outside until I have some sim experience. Thanks again.

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

Hi Steve, I am surprised the manual states not to turn off the internal module because if you have an externally module you would select which module you want to use. You can have both internal and external modules active if you were setting up a wireless buddy box system. I only have either module on. So to answer you question for your whoop only have the module you need active. I personally turn off the transmitters when using the radio for a simulator.

[@stevemartin2274]

@@the-happy-RC-flyer Thanks for your reply. So, from what you have said, I would need external RF on for flying outside, internal RF for flying inside, and both off for using the sim? I'm totally new to the FPV system as I have been flying dji mavic, dji mini and dji enterprise in the past but wanted to challenge myself. This looks like there is a lot to learn.

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

@@stevemartin2274 Hi Steve if you want to control your model either inside or outside you will need the transmitter on to bind to the model’s receiver. The internal transmitter is inside your radio this can be either a multi protocol module or an ExpressLRS same for an external module which is plugged into the back of your radio.

[@stevemartin2274]

@@the-happy-RC-flyer Thanks for your reply. I have the Radiomaster Boxer 4 in 1 so I think it's all contained within the radio. I think it will be a case of working out what I need as I progress and eventually buy a Tiny Whoop and then an upgrade in size and speed.

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

@@stevemartin2274 A whoop is a good starter drone but practice in the simulator as much as you can.

[@FuzzyBrick1]

I still can't get mine to work... Every time I go to calibrate it, it completes but will not roll left.

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

Are you seeing the channel move on your radio check the channel monitors by loading a model and click left or right until you see the channel screen and move the gimbals.

[@felixmaster7606]

Why cant I connect my radiomaster boxer not with my fly simulator? With currykitten

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

Is your computer detecting your radio?

[@JacobRadford-wt3xq]

⁠@@the-happy-RC-flyerHey Bill, if my computer is not detecting my remote what should I do? I’m running Windows 11 and checked that my usb driver was updated.

[@_sududu]

Why should I do? My macbook is not detecting my radiomaster Boxer while setting up for simulator?? Any help??

[@stevemartin2274]

Hi Bill I have just started up my Boxer. I have gone through the menus etc and I have copied the first programme in the list and assigned it to position 5. I want to use this for the Lift Off flight sim. I have been through the menu's to turn off the RF modules but I can't find them anywhere. I have watched your video and yours come up on page 2 but mine are nowhere to be seen. Any suggestions please?

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

You turn the Internal module under Model, Setup. Go down to Internal RF Mode Off. If you turn the module on you will be able to select the protocol you want to use.

[@stevemartin2274]

@@the-happy-RC-flyer Thanks for letting me know. I did manage to find it. I set everything up for the lift off flight sim and then found I could not get the right hand joystick to work on roll. There must be an issue with the boxer so I have applied to return it to Banggood for a refund. Everything is on hold for now. 😪

[@apotisapot]

I can connect but they only response I get in simulator is roll. No throttle or pitch. When in channel mode I see response from all of them . hmm

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

You should run the calibration option in the simulator. General speaking your radio should have channel mapping AETR.

[@yoeycrack1]

I just got my RM Boxer out of the box done nothing but put the battery in and boot it up and play around with settings (did not change anything but did make a model) now I'm on a tight budget and would chose the Boxer ELRS as my starter Reciver for FPV now all I want to do Is set it up for Liftoff right now, besides following this guide should their be any kind of updates or drivers? I'm only looking to use this right now unit I have my first build done in about a month but would like to use this on lift off coming from DJI Avata 2 controller It was plug and play basically with DJI FPV Controller 3 some reason when I plug in my boxer and I use the PreSet model FPV drone it only picks up a few channels (Example I can only Pitch back or Yaw left or right thats about it). will this guide help me or am I missing something from Radiomaster website for updates>?

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

Hi, you should not need to update your drivers on your radio it should work out of the box with Liftoff. Within Liftoff you can map the channels if you need to make changes. Check this video at 2 minutes for the calibration process. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5ayaX6pbpqrr6csi=pjyST6QOsMkuB2Co

[@DemoPwr]

Hey Bill, how's it going? Do you know what would be a good radio for TRYP FFV? Thanks!

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

Hi Mike, any radio really. You need to buy a radio which suits you. The TX16S is great for fixed wing and drones but is a larger format. The Zorro is compact but great for both disciplines. The Pocket is very compact and does have the advantage over the Zorro because it uses 18650 batteries which gives you a long run time than the Zorro. Personal preference will come into play on the ergonomics of the radio and the feel you prefer. I must say I like the Zorro which I have a 4 in 1 with an ExpressLRS module attached on the back so have best of both worlds, this for drones. More complex fixed wing the TX16S. I hope that helps! Missed out the Boxer would be a great universal medium sized radio for fixed wing and drones.

[@steriospeaker]

I notice you use the second sim on mode 1… I thought most people use mode 2 don’t they? Thanks

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

Yes they do Dave but I was taught mode 1

[@bodacious2276]

So all I need to use a boxer with a flight sim is the USB cable?

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

Yes that is correct.

[@bodacious2276]

@@the-happy-RC-flyer Excellent..Thank you.

[@ElidasTV]

hi, I got boxer a few days ago. and I found I can connect Simulator with bluetooth as joystick. but I need to internal RX on.. (25mA)

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

Hi, yes your internal ExpressLRS module will need to be active because the Bluetooth function is part of your ExpressLRS module and not in the radio itself.

[@JorikFPV]

Hi, you are always ready to help the community so I have another question for you😊. Suddenly my radio master zorro won't arm my quad, all switches are set up correctly but my arm switch switches between horizon and angle. I reset my quad multiple times and reset my switches multiple times but it won't help. Do you have any suggestions about what I can do and what may be the problem?

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

This sounds strange, could I clarify that the drone was arming but the radio was turned off then when turned back on without changing any settings and now your allocated armed switch has become your mode switch? Did you by chance update your radios firmware? If you did you could have selected the incorrect radio.

[@JorikFPV]

@@the-happy-RC-flyer drone stays disarmed because the arm switch is replaced with another function for some reason. Recently did a firmware update because my zorro didn't ship with the right one and now suddenly this happens

[@JorikFPV]

I have uploaded a video on KZbin maybe if you take a look you can help me, i have researched the internet and firmware updated my zorro and reset my quad and just nothing works.

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

@@JorikFPV Do you know how to back up your radio using Companion? If so send me the back up so I can check your radio settings which from your video look ok. If you drone is not arming it can be several things within the flight controller settings. But let me check the radio settings.

[@JorikFPV]

The weird thing is that the arm switch does work only it does the wrong thing (it switches between modes) and the mode switch is not working. You mean you want all the backup files from my zorro?

[@sajaljain9171]

can you pls make a video for full setup like for a drone in elrs.

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

Done Sakal, released today.

[@SonofTangra359]

Hi, Im on version 2.9.4 EdgeTX and I cant find the setting to turnoff the RF modules. Could someone point me where to look ?

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

The option is under the model settings where you bind the radio to the receiver.

[@SonofTangra359]

@@the-happy-RC-flyer Thank you!!!

[@bigt7374]

Will i need to buy the batteries to play on a sim or does the wire give it the power it needs

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

You will need batteries.

[@tecmission]

Does the controller need bateries or can I just use the usb c cable? Cuz mine is not woring with the usb c cable and I dont have any bateries yet. My computer is recordnizing the controller when I put in the usb c cable.

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

You will need batteries.

[@tecmission]

@@the-happy-RC-flyer Thanks for the super fast answer! Which batteries would you recommend?, which type of mAh? In the controller it says 2s 7,4v lipo only, but how much mAh do I need. I’m totally new to rc and I’m a little bit lost. I wanna first start in a simulator then step over to the model.

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

@@tecmission I would suggest getting some good quality 18650 batteries which you should be available in most countries. I was supplied with the RadioMaster 7.4v 6.2Ah 6200 mAh Li-Po battery with my review Boxer radio which is a nice option for later in your RC journey because it will last a long time at the field when you start flying in the real world. You may have to order the battery from RadioMasters website. I am assuming your radio was supplied with a 2 x 18650 battery box.

[@tecmission]

@@the-happy-RC-flyer My radio was supplied with the 18650 battery box so I will check it out. And radiomaster does not ship the 6200 mAh lipo battery separately. They’ll ship it only together with the radio… dammit! But thank a lot for you help 👍

[@3nertia]

What are the specs of this computer, please?

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

You can check the RadioMaster website for details of the Boxer radio.

[@3nertia]

@@the-happy-RC-flyer That didn't answer my question, but thanks ...

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

@@3nertia I would like to help you, did you mean the computer I used to update my Boxer in the video?

[@3nertia]

@@the-happy-RC-flyer The one you said was "barely enough" or "not enough" to run Liftoff? I'm looking to buy a RadioMaster Boxer but the budget is a bit tight at the moment and the simulation software is cheaper than an actual drone. My computer is a bit old though - an i7 3770 with a GeForce GT 710 - and I'm just trying to get an idea if my computer can run the simulators or if I should just wait on the whole affair

[@the-happy-RC-flyer]

@@3nertia ok, my laptop is i3, 8.00 GB RAM and an SSD so very low spec. Liftoff is not usable on my computer but CurryKitten’s is fine. Maybe try CurryKitten’s free simulator and see how it goes by ramping it up to the maximum settings? Let me know how you get on.

[@rochelleparisian]

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