RadioMaster TX12: Even better than expected

[@evengrobakken1402]

Hello, this really helped me to pick out my first radio, it was were easy to understand in the best way possible, thanks!!!

[@claudiolerin5283]

Hello, does it support the FrSky "V8" protocol? I have a lot of Rx FrSky V8R7 and V8R4 and I would like to know if I can use them with this transmitter. Great review, greetings and thank you very much

[@ericf3717]

Hi Lee, Thanks for your excellent review following which I placed an order for one. It has arrived and the build quality is excellent and it's just the right weight. The layout is nearly identical to my Futaba 14SG apart from the rotary knobs which I don't use much anyway, the side sliders are much better. Being much smaller and lighter than the 14SG, it is perfect for slipping into my rucksack along with a small glider when walking the hills and cliffs. I have mainly S-FHSS receivers and it binds nicely to them with a slight tweek of the Frequency Tune option to get them spot on (I am brand new to Open TX). I also have 5 Corona receivers about 8 years old which I used to use with a plug in tx module in my Robbe FC-18. They had been sitting in a drawer but I was easily able to bind them all so they will now have a new lease of life with the TX12. Many thanks!

[@djs134]

Looks so much nicer than the jumper version

[@steviefpv]

I love my little jumper t8sg plus. I have small girl hands so it’s perfect for me 😂

[@amax2624]

Not the Jumper...., this started with the Walkera Devo 7e, which I still use with a CC2500 mod. The Jumper8 was a copy on that.

[@cpfpv6410]

if this did Flysky and DSMX, I would buy two of them. What a shame it doesn't have the full multi protocol module in it. I don't use Frysky

[@donaldfoster5998]

Get the Jumper t12 plus pro does DSMX and Flysky along with the rest and you can even use CRSF. It is my everyday radio now

[@MrD]

Looks good. My biggest issue would be that RadioMaster have those push buttons in place of SA and SD switches. Most OpenTX transmitters leave those switches in place, so they are consistent. I think for this to be a perfect beginners radio. The push buttons on the front should have been swapped with the 3 way switches on the top. Making the push button in the SE position latching would have been really handy to for an arming switch. Why does this matter? You mention cloning in models from other OpenTX radios. The switch designations where they are pretty much makes this redundant. As all OpenTX transmitters have different switch designations to this layout. I’m sure it would be fine for quad pilots, who have hardly any switches set up. But for a fixed wing pilot, there are much more switches used, especially with a flight controller in use. Other than that, it looks like a good little transmitter.

[@goku445]

Exactly my opinion. Not enough switches for plane users.

[@bracesport]

I like it - I imagine you can put a JP4in1 in the external slot

[@spcfa]

Excellent review, Lee. I was skeptical about this one as it has only CC2500 chip, but for the price it's a really good backup radio and probably the one I'll use to teach my 8-year old kid

[@FlyturboKwad]

I love my Jumper T8SG V2 carbon edition which is comparable in size and I have it paired it with TBS CROSSFIRE MICRO TX V2 and the latency is amazing. Its crisp and quick. The size and price is perfect for beginners and it is perfect for use with simulator and yes doesn't take up much space when left next to your PC.

[@johncgibson4720]

Thumbs up. Here in US, X9-Lite is still the mainstay because of Amazon prime. But, the JR bay of the radiomaster is really outdated. The extra long pin holes for extra long pins of the 70's were invented by some Electronics company. Everyone damages it at least one time by accident when 2 long pins are not aligned properly.

[@filiped7298]

Awesome option

[@Cons2911]

I’m a noob, I might buy this one. Trying some sim first (hopefully I’ll find out if I’ll feel sick or not)

[@Cons2911]

Another noob question, the supported protocol are the common ones? Would it work with some toy drones? (I don’t what those toys use, but got a couple of free ones from microcenter haha). I’ll be building one once determine that I can handle the motion sickness

[@Painless360]

Possibly. Depends on the protocols they need. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJrMZXiieseabNU

[@madpoet]

Dude, thanks for posting. Looks like a great radio, but it looks to not support flysky AFHDS protocol so I'll be staying with the jumper.

[@Painless360]

Stay tuned - more MP radio coming..

[@jandomingo9806]

I wonder if l would like this.. cant find anything to switch from my qx7. I didnt like t16... t16s was good but ergonomics sucked. Im considering this bcuz of the jr bay. I want to to my xfire lite (fw2.41) which u cant get anymore.

[@ChrisDembinsky]

What receiver would be a good match for this radio controller? I'm planning on using it with a Pixhawk 4 and already have the 915mhz v5 telemetry that I hope to use for an autonomous boat project. Would the RadioMaster R168 be a good match?

[@davidsettles5706]

Very good into to the TX-12. Question, if you clone one radio to another do you have to rebind the receivers to use new radio?

[@Painless360]

Nope. Please watch my radio cloning video where I cover it

[@rsutherland106]

presumably, without the losses from the RF switcher in the 4in1, it will have a bit better range than the usual 4in1

[@Painless360]

See my video on range in the Tx16s playlist. Covers it..

[@zeendaniels5809]

Currently, there is a sweet deal at AliExpress for the Jumper T Lite... But after seeing how good this one is... I'm unsure about which one get (as they are completely different radios). I was going to buy the Taranis X9 Lite, but it really isn't worth it over this tbh. I don't think that I'll need the sliders... But any thoughts?

[@Painless360]

Radio purchases are a very personal thing. My Kit Picks video for this year is out at the weekend. I prefer RadioMaster over Jumper due to quality at the moment... Happy flying!

[@laurentpythoud4713]

Hi, great vidéo. Do you know any chance to find a TX that is compatible with Walkera receivers ? Thanks for your help.

[@davidboatwright9515]

New to 2.4 ghz radios and binding, but understand the concept. Anyone have experience binding the RadioLink R8EF to the TX12? I downloaded the R8 instruction manual (not very helpful) and have watched several TX12 videos. Just can't get them to talk. Just to be clear, I also watched the Radiolink vid here on KZbin for binding the R8EF. But they used a Readiolink transmitter. I can get the R8 LED to stay red (as instructed in their video), but I still can't get a servo to move. I also tried using the binding function in my TX12, but it just keeps beeping.

[@Nkkdxn45j]

Useful information. I wonder how you might compare this with the Jumper T12 Pro? That is the same size, costs more (~£80) but does have a 4in1 I think, and hall effect gimbals? Horses for courses, I guess.

[@Painless360]

The smaller size is the headline here.

[@malcyjb]

Its the same radio without a couple of switches...

[@MCsCreations]

Awesome review, Lee! 😃 Check the A and D buttons... They aren't conventional switches, but I guess they have 2 positions! (They look like the Tango 2 switches!) Anyway, am I crazy to think a S version (TX12S) is coming? 🤔 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@adventureboy4]

hi mate i was wondering if you could advise me on which multi protocol transmitter would work for flysky recievers,I already have a flysky transmitter,and wanted to use the headtracker function on the skyzone cobra x goggles but unforttonatlyit does not work.I have a model plane that I built and it is using a zohd kopilot flight board which uses either SBUS or PWM I BUS protocol,I was looking at the radiomaster tx12 mk 2 but im not sure if it will work for the flysky recievers.

[@Painless360]

TX12 v2 ie ELRS only right now. You need a radio with MPM. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epeuqqtmrrmVjrc shows how to check if it'll talk to those recievers... Happy flying

[@adventureboy4]

@@Painless360 cheers mate I will check it out

[@operatorsix6933]

hello.. just starting out with all this... will this radio be ok to use with the Happymodel ES24TX 2.4GHz ExpressLRS ELRS stuff?. cheers. ...im just trying to get parts for a simple delta wing.

[@Painless360]

I don't have that to try but if the Radio has CRSF support on it then it should be fine.. Best of luck!

[@Nukilier]

Hi Op Six, just wanted to know if the HappyModel ELRS Tx worked on your Tx12. I also have a Tx12 and have same question. If you have any guide on how to add ELRS Tx on my Tx12, please share. Thanks.

[@Fiya_gamez]

Do you know if it works with the h122d? In newest firmware it doesnt offer my brushed drone. I'm really looking for my first TX but i hv two husband..h501s and h122d, vltoys v911s chopper and my practice drone..Syma X5C. Any suggestions? I tried jumper tx12pro.. didn't work..I sent it back.. thinking of trying it again, or get ng a Taranis x7q, radiom aster 16tx.. I didn't see the model. Or do I Need that tx module iflight in the back port?

[@Painless360]

No detail on the website of what protocol it needs but I'd guess one of the Hubsan ones. github.com/pascallanger/DIY-Multiprotocol-TX-Module covers what chips in the multi-protocol module give you what protocols. For Hubsan the module needs the A7105 chip. The cheaper multi-protocol radios that don't have the full 4in1 module inside typically only ship with the CC2500 chip so you won't have the Hubsan stuff on it you need. You'd have the best chance of getting it to work by using a radio with the full 4in1 muti-protocol setup - like the RadioMaster TX16s..

[@magnuscampus]

Great video..i wanted to know of the radiolink receivers are all compatible..thanks

[@Painless360]

Depends what protocol you need - see my video on how to look that up - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJrMZXiieseabNU

[@magnuscampus]

@@Painless360 thank you..in the meantime happy new year👌👋

[@magnuscampus]

@@Painless360 good monday teacher, i also wanted to know if this radio supports the 2.4 ghz ghost module .... thank you

[@AddictedQuadroner]

​ @Painless360 - What range can we expect with TBS CRSF Tx module installed at the back? Sorry for my n00b question... but if used exclusively with TBS Crossfire Tx module, does the radio type affects the range, or is it solely depending on CRSF module? Thank you so much for your answer!

[@Painless360]

See my series on the Crossfire system. It'll answer that and give you a lot more detail too.. Best of luck

[@magnuscampus]

Hi,,,i wanted to know if the r9m access module is compatible with this radio ... thanks😅😅

[@momo.ru-kun]

I prefer small radios because security does not seem to mind them and take them seriously, when you play with your standard size radios it seems that people get paranoid and think you're spying on them. So it has some advantages.

[@Painless360]

Great comment, thanks for that.

[@grupomexcomer]

I have a Taranis XD9 (not plus version) using FrSky R9M, do you think this radio is better than my old Taranis? Would it make any sense to use this one instead?

[@goku445]

Good question. I have the same radio. From first sight it seems that the screen is lower resolution and there are less switches to work with which is annoying if you use something like a plane and INAV. Apart from that the form factor, price and functionality are awesome but I wouldn't change my old Taranis for that. I would pick a bigger one.

[@Painless360]

This isn't a Taranis replacement IMHO. Not enough switches and the layout is very different. The TX16s is a closer match but feels a lot more 'bulky' in the hands.. See my kit picks 2020 video and my review of the TX16s..

[@brandonmoon6563]

@@Painless360 9

[@neilgillies6943]

Might be a great DLG radio for us geriatrics 😊 Would love to see the 16s in a European tray style radio (not _with_ a tray 😁) - there's really nothing in the lower price bracket nowadays

[@systemsky7921]

Best place to buy 18650 batteries?

[@rayv882]

If I purchase this radio how do I know what kind of BNF drones will bind up to this radio? Sorry I'm new at the hobby and some drones come with different receivers and what does crossfire mean?

[@Painless360]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/epeuqqtmrrmVjrc is worth a watch for starters. Check out my Crossfire for beginners series too... best of luck

[@salihimere2989]

Maybe you or someone else could tell me how | can connect the built-in SPI EXPRESSLRS 2.4GHZz receiver to my Radiomaster tx 12 transmitter.

[@Painless360]

You need an ELRS module in the radio. See you my video that explains what ELRS is.. Best of luck

[@captaincavemanfpv9772]

Can't figure out how to bind the tx12 to the tinyhawk 3

[@Painless360]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/epeuqqtmrrmVjrc may help

[@drze7910]

Is this radio compatible with the r9m module from frsky? Thank you for the informative review!

[@Painless360]

Probably but I've not tried it as I don't use the R9M stuff here..

[@drze7910]

@@Painless360 Ok thanks!

[@lowspecbenchmarks7983]

Hello is this compatibile with frsky r-xsr ?

[@Painless360]

On ACCST, yes.

[@salehmiri6614]

Hello, can you please help me? I have the problem that the no telemetry display keeps coming back on my remote control radiomaster Tx 12 on the multimodel, I have updated the firmware and still I get status No telemetry. I am happy about your answer. By the way, your video is interesting.

[@Painless360]

You don't mention the type of reciever you are using so check that it is capable of sending telemetry as step one.. Best of luck

[@sbishop7153]

Hey is anyone have issues binding?? I can't bind to optima 7 and Fs-iA6 receiver.

[@Painless360]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoGni5pri5t9ns0 explains how to check if it is possible. Not sure the Hitec stuff is supported. Best of luck

[@jamiebeckf]

Want one but without the 4 in 1 I am out unfortunately. Damn. Need a small portable backpack controller but need 4 in 1.

[@Painless360]

Hang on. Something coming that may be just what you want.. Stay tuned!

[@sasasasa-lx6cl]

This is great form factor. Jumper 8SG is very similar in size. Slightly more expensive but with 4 in 1 module and hall gimbals. Also Jumper should start shipping gamepad-style radio (1 in 1 and 4 in 1 versions) in December, preorder is available.

[@systemsky7921]

I've preordered the jumper t lite 4 in 1 with full size hall sensor gimbals. Its got the game pad form factor, ive used the turnigy evolution which ive loved. Hopefully this will be a massive upgrade, I just need to find a good supplier for 18650 batteries

[@madladdan]

What is the range like? Is it better than the flysky i6x in terms of gimbal accuracy?

[@Painless360]

Same as all the other MPM radios. Gimbal accuracy is ok but not the same as the high end units in more expensive models.

[@madladdan]

Painless360 So might as well get the i6x with it's crazy range and save then?

[@mahersulaiman1]

How the distance can it do with any device

[@TMacFPV]

in range check mode, I got to about 45 meters away (with the RadioMaster R161 full-telemetry receiver) with an RSSI of around 50 before I stopped. Range does not seem to be an issue

[@chriswhitehead6095]

Hi Lee, will you be doing any videos relating to Express LRS?

[@grupomexcomer]

I guess Express LRS still lack of some telemetry features isn’t it?

[@joremontelibano352]

Would you know of a fixed wing flight simulator where I can use the RadioMaster TX12?

[@Painless360]

The last one I looked at was 'Wings' but you need a decent PC to run it..

[@joremontelibano352]

@@Painless360 thanks for the info.

[@donnhenry5499]

Can the iRanger IRX4 Plus work with this transmitter?

[@Painless360]

Check what protocol that Rx supports and then have a look at the supported protocols on the 4in1 project page to see if it is there - github.com/pascallanger/DIY-Multiprotocol-TX-Module/blob/master/Protocols_Details.md

[@mihdd]

Nice for beginners

[@wilfredprins9718]

Is s-fhss same as fhss? I want to upgrade the standard radio on my e119 heli to something i can use later on a bigger heli also. I purchased the extra module with the e119, this only says fhss and not s-fhss

[@Painless360]

"S-FHSS is the updated version of FHSS used by Futaba's newer lower-cost aircraft systems" but it is supported on Multiprotocol modules. I'm not sure if this radio would support it so check the specs. Best of luck!

[@wilfredprins9718]

@@Painless360 thanks

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

@@wilfredprins9718 Futaba S-FHSS uses the CC2500 chip - so this will support your add-on satellite for the E119 (and OMPHobby Helis/planes also.)

[@pooluop]

could have made it better? why have they bothered no dsmx We want full multi protocol module inside non starter for me

[@anujchandkapoor]

All Radiomaster had to do was put a ELRS internal board in this radio. Instead they built the ZORO with horrible battery life.

[@1loanofficer]

Lee, how can I talk to you about a little experimental project I want to try with a flight controller basically used only for altitude hold? thanks..jeff

[@Painless360]

If you are a Patreon you can pop me a message on there else free help, support and advice is available on a relevant KZbin video.. Happy flying!

[@1loanofficer]

@@Painless360 sure I will sign up.

[@sheapyfpv8224]

What would be the range with this with and without crossfire module?

[@Painless360]

See my video on range in the RadioMaster TX16s. Expect a 1.5km typically.. Happy flying

[@darrenfox8910]

Iam looking for a transmitter that has bayang protocol does this have it?

[@Painless360]

I'd check the 4in1 wiki... Best of luck

[@darrenfox8910]

@@Painless360 looks like the jumper t lite has the bayang protocol with the Jp4 in 1

[@greffects]

Aceita com um JP4in1 no módulo padrão JR... A função de trainee wireless ?!?!

[@kkuenzel56]

Can it be used with Spektrum-Orange receivers?

[@Painless360]

Nope

[@hayypapi4281]

How to connect with planes

[@Painless360]

The same as any other Opentx powered radio. See my videos on plane setup with OpenTX... Best of luck

[@kennethpearson2938]

Do the batteries need to be button top or flat top ?

[@EndiHamid]

I use flat tops on mine. Works without issues.

[@kennethpearson2938]

@@EndiHamid Thanks

[@AddictedQuadroner]

@@EndiHamid - yes, that's correct. And it's because they go inside the battery tray in parallel configuration (one besides another one). Taranis X9 Lite has them in serial configuration (one after another), and with that radio you need at least one battery to be button top, meaning, button needs to sit in the middle, between the two 18650s, otherwise there is no contact between batteries. Some people used to put a small piece of metal in between, but that's not the safest thing to do. TX12 is great, both batteries can be flat top.

[@jmowarrior1]

good morning Sir, can i used radiomaster tx12 without sd card? what is different

[@Painless360]

You can but you lose the sounds, LUA scripts etc.

[@jmowarrior1]

thank you Sir..@@Painless360

[@greffects]

Por favor... No display tem a opção de (wireless trainee)?!?! Quero comprar um

[@Painless360]

This can be used as a wireless trainer - see my video on it. Best of luck!

[@greffects]

@@Painless360 já assisti quero saber se este tem a opção... Meu taranis X9D plus mesmo atualizado não faz wireless

[@faustas_gudas]

We want full multi protocal module inside and hall sensor gimbals

[@joevo2]

Isn’t that tx16s?

[@faustas_gudas]

@@joevo2 yep, but tx12 is smaller

[@joevo2]

@@faustas_gudas jumper coming out with a gamepad style controller. I think with full MPM and the price quite ok.

[@Painless360]

Stay tuned ;)

[@wadedittus3552]

Does this raido come with a rx?

[@Painless360]

Mine didn't - check the listing for where you are looking to get it from in case they are bundling anything with it..

[@wadedittus3552]

@@Painless360 I'm a newbie to this will it bind to others. Sorry I do not k ow all tje terminology yet

[@Painless360]

It will bind to a lot of different receiver types. Check out the RadioMaster TX16s playlist for more detail on what modern multi-protocol radios can do.. Best of luck..

[@wadedittus3552]

@@Painless360 thank you sir...👍

[@wj625]

I love radiomaster products and would buy this in a heartbeat IF it had a 4 in 1. Sorry but Radiomaster messed up on this one.

[@joevo2]

Hmm tx16s would fix that? But maybe price is an issue? The jumper t12 have full 4 in 1 MPM but I think it cost more than this

[@MyJam1981]

👍

[@tomislavbosnjak7435]

Exactly becose smal form factor i am stuck on JUMPER T8SG it is ergonomic and i stil fly with my old JUMPERT8SG PLUS it have hall efect gimbals onley thing that disturbed me is Deviation TX othervise i prefer smaller radios,and Radiomaster tx12 Mini loks like they tok a housing of Jumper and pake Open Tx version......But Jumper t8sg is still beter than these becose it have full 4 in 1 module,hall efect gimbals,and DIY module kit.

[@kastnerr]

Cool radio but no dsmx makes it a non starter for me.

[@kevinmahoney9205]

+1 Deal breaker for me too.