RadioMaster TX16S (TELEMETRY and WIDGETS!)

[@TMacFPV]

What widgets will you use & why? Share your thoughts and info below to help others out too! Check out more good stuff on my site at tmacfpv.com !😀

[@vitalliart927]

When I tried to put telemetry in widgets i dont have telemetry in the menu! Do you know why? I have latest open tx update ( sorry new for this things))

[@TMacFPV]

@@vitalliart927 what type of receiver are you using on your quadcopter?

[@vitalliart927]

@@TMacFPV r9m inside settings i turned off internal and turned on R9 external

[@TMacFPV]

@@vitalliart927 ok, I haven't used the R9 system for quite awhile so I have forgotten just about everything about it. However, have you "Discovered New Sensors" yet in the Telemetry Page after receiver is bound to transmitter and both transmitter and quad are powered on? Furthermore,nthis FrSky link seems to indicate to me, the R9M receiver only has telemetry in the 25mw mode (us that correct)? See "Features" section of this link www.frsky-rc.com/product/r9m/ Also, your R9 system is not using ACCESS protocol is it?

[@austinjalen2789]

I know Im asking randomly but does anyone know a trick to log back into an Instagram account..? I somehow forgot the password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me

[@murphyking79]

I just found you, I like your videos, well spoken, easy to understand and in depth. Thank you

[@pacificnorthwestpilots6050]

So, I had purchased the tx16s months ago when the craze happened. Watched your tx16s series to get fully set up the way I like it. Well, I sold it soon after because of the gimbal quality. Now I am back after purchasing the tx16s max. Thank you for the instructional videos, they are great! Side note, I love the gimbal improvement on this handset.

[@toddspeck9415]

Amazed at your understanding of this radio. You are definitely the Master of this radio. So glad we have people like you in our amazing hobby. Thanks TMac.

[@willipreugschat]

Vielen Dank für die ausführliche Dokumentation! Die in die deutsche Sprache übersetzten Untertitel haben mir sehr geholfen, die verschiedenen Einstellungen zu verstehen und auszuführen.

[@TMacFPV]

Du bist immer willkommen!

[@willipreugschat]

@@TMacFPV Danke!

[@Jamesn-js1zp]

TMac, thanks for the email alert. That's definitely the BEST Telemetry & Widgets guides I've seen yet, very helpful, Thank you, a big thumbs up

[@TMacFPV]

Hey James! My pleasure. I'm very happy you found it useful and thank you🙏 for making the time to comment my friend😀

[@timoneil6582]

Great video! Fast paced and concise. I'm coming from the Spektrum radio world, and just got a telemetry setup for a sailplane build. Learning both the OpenTX menu and picking/placing my telemetry data has been a bit overwhelming. This video helped a lot! One of the things I was missing was a value vs. a gauge, really messed me up when Altitude was showing 50%, lol! Thank you!

[@TMacFPV]

You're quite welcome Tim!

[@Ed-eq8ui]

Natural-born teacher. Well done!

[@ДмитрийПодседов-щ1ч]

Отличное руководство для начинающего. Спасибо за ваши видео!

[@TMacFPV]

Конечно!

[@percyvandermerwe185]

Hi TMac, with informative and clear understandable explanations on Open TX usage, trix and applications as contained in your videos, I feel confidant that even an old guy like me will be able to change over to Open TX. The Radio Master TX 16S MAX with the TBS basic starter kit might be my eventual choice and purchase. Thank you , I have subscribed earlier and will study your great and very informative videos on this radio and other related subjects. Greetings and regards from Wolkberg, South Africa🇿🇦👍

[@samavella8831]

Hi TMac, Congrats on another clear and concise video. If you don’t mind I like to make a suggestion for hopefully a useful video. I’ve seen a number of videos on tuning your quad, including yours and they’ve all been very useful. What I haven’t seen is a tuning video on: (1) the differences in tuning for a 1S or 2S or 4S and so on; and (2) if at all, what you need to consider changing for different battery cell sizes (850mAh vs 1200mAh). Thanks, Sam

[@TMacFPV]

Thanks Sam, you can provide inputs anytime my friend. Thanks for your interest 👍

[@trumpone4443]

You're a beast. Ty. I go to you before anyone else. Unless it's easy and then I'll barely pay attention to Bardwell.

[@travislab7687]

glad you segmented the tutorials...I learned what i wanted to know..Thanks

[@jamesrwatt]

Great video thanks! P.s. If you turned down your radio screen brightness when filming (or increased the brightness of the room lights to match) it would show up better on camera. Just a thought!

[@AdrianoCasemiro]

Oh, opentx homework! Thanks again T-Mac. Let me grab my radio and get this radio a little bit smarter.

[@TMacFPV]

Sure thing Adriano! Do well on the homework and the upcoming Quiz should be easy for both you and your transmitter😄

[@piloto5248]

Wow thanks just recieve this radio and i was lost about those windows and all in general...THANK YOU

[@jimnardone32]

EXTREMELY CLEAR AND USEFUL

[@lskjf02jlkdfj]

Awesome channel. Thanks for putting this out there .

[@ThrunRC]

This is a perfect tutorial for the TX16S. :-) Thank you so much for sharing this :-)

[@TMacFPV]

Absolutely Treibsand RC, happy to help!😁

[@leadslinger5130]

Thank you so much for this information! Well explained fast to the point no wasted time. This was the best video I have ever seen on setting something up. Well done sir, well done. I cant get my battery voltage from the quad but I'm using ELRS and edge tx but its probably a ELRS thing with the striper down telemetry. Thanks again!

[@BrownSoloFPV]

This helped me out alot! Earned a follow from me! Thank you 🙌🏼 now Id just like to learn how to have my radio actually tell me battery voltage while im flying 😂

[@SilverTopFlyer]

Very sharp video. Transmitter is nice take care.

[@TMACFPVShorts]

Thank you. You as well Silver Top Flyer!

[@bulufish8208]

Excellent instructive video. Question? When I scroll down I don't get telemetry on my screen.?

[@TMacFPV]

Thanks bulu fish. At the 10:55 time mark of this video, I explain in order for you to see telemetry, you will have already had to "Discovered Sensors" in the Telemetry Page of your Model Setup menu in the transmitter. That means, you will need to have a telemetry receiver (such as Crossfire, FrSky XSR, R-XSR, etc.) connected to your flight controller correctly on your quad, bound to your transmitter, and "Discovered Sensors." Once that is all done, you should see Telemetry as an available option.

[@bulufish8208]

Thanks 😊 🙏 got it.

[@HeliZero]

Subscribed! Thanks for all the informative videos.

[@TMacFPV]

Sure thing HeliZero👍

[@helikrysly]

Hi TMac, thanks for the nice, well sorted and good content. Where did you get the colored caps for the sticks ? Many thanks in advance. Christian

[@TMacFPV]

You're welcome helikrysky! Here ya go www.racedayquads.com/products/frsky-vantac-grand-lotus-style-cnc-aluminum-transmitter-stick-ends-m3-or-m4-choose-size-color

[@Taufik.Moktar]

How to off the remote vibration warning?

[@blacka6169]

Hello, how i have to wire my gps to the crfs? thanks for help

[@Waikhom007]

hello sir can i set up RX battery on my radio? I am using frsky Rxsr with radio tx12.

[@brianconnolly5649]

Great video. And great transmitter. Just switched to opentx appreciate the information. Thanks

[@TMacFPV]

Thanks Brian and you're quite welcome! You may find my OpenTX Playlist useful beginning with OpenTX Basics. Although some of the videos use a different transmitter than the TX16S, its the same process with any transmitter running the OpenTX operating system firmware (its like Windows 10 on any PC).kzbin.info/aero/PLKAiYAaTdvmqxtSKfP-2_QQlS_fd6h2YU Merry Christmas Brian!

[@PreciousOpal]

Rxbt not displaying 2 cell voltage.....any tips???

[@birgirivarsson]

Hey Tmac,, I can also add my GPS coordinates on the screen and find my drone if lose it - right ? I have it in my goggles but would be nice to see it on my radio screen.

[@TMacFPV]

Yes you can put it on your screen. On your widget, choose "Value." For your "Source" of that value choose "GPS" ( its a telemetry value)

[@ThomasSacco1997]

After loosing telemetry, will the last position be saved on the widget or will it return to 0?

[@airflowfpv7791]

You are a good teacher, thanks.

[@TMacFPV]

Thank you Jon, my pleasure!😁👍

[@raptr49]

Great video! I can get telemetry values displayed on the top bar, but not in any of the widgets. For example, the battery check widget will always show zero. I have Vfas selected which displays in the top bar, but never in any of the widgets that relate to battery. The sensor is working ok and shows properly in the telemetry screen. I have the same issue on other models where I get my telemetry from my Neuron ESC. I can display on top bar but not on any of the widgets.

[@TMacFPV]

I don't believe "battery check" is a normal "telemetry value." I think it is either a reference to an older Lua Script OR requires a separate external FrSky sensor. Are you using "Value" for your widgets and then selecting one of the avaialable telemetry values for your specific telemetry receiver as the "Value?" For instance, the telemetry value of battery voltage using Crossfire is RxBt whereas for FrSky S Port telemetry it is VFAS. I think I may have gone over it in the video and/or have SPort telemetry values available through a link in this videos description

[@raptr49]

@@TMacFPV Thank you for the reply. I have it figured out. You are correct that the "Battery Check" is a widget in the latest release SD card release, but it is apparently not working. The radio allows me to select Battery Check as a widget and then allows me to select the sensor, but it will never display no matter what sensor I choose. Yet these sensors will display anywhere I use the Value widget. For now I'm happy as is, I even have my Yaapu working perfectly. Thanks again.

[@gregdavidd]

The volume slide tutorial you made is not working for me. RM TX16s with Edge TX 2.8.0. Under Global Functions, when I click on the Switch line, there are no LS or RS nor is there S1 or S2. When I try to active those sliders while the choosing the switch they do nothing. (If I activate any other switch it does choose it for me)

[@davidsebbag1695]

Hi ANy reason why i have no ON on the global functions?

[@bobbest9181]

is it possible to remove the subtitles as they block what you are pressing etc

[@albertherlicka4078]

Just installed a FS-iA6B in my drone to replace the FS0iA6 receiver. Was hoping to see some telemetry sensors. What I it shows after the discovery mode is TRSS, RQly,RSSI,RNse,RSNR. I am trying to see what the battery level is in the drone and also the number of satellites I receive. I've watched your videos a couple times but the hang up is I do not get the same read outs for choices for the above items. I use the Radiomaster TX16s. I'm a bit bummed out about this. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help. Al

[@TMacFPV]

Hey Al! FlySky receivers' inherent (or "native") "telemetry" capability is not as robust as you see me using with Crossfire receivers. I believe you'll nee to connect external telemetry sensors to your FlySky FS-iA6B receiver to get the telemetry you're looking of. here's a short video explaining the voltage telemetry sensor kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3rVqI1mbd6hhNU . Of course, you could always switch to a more robust (non FlySky) telemetry receiver using ACCST D16 protocol (such as RadioMaster R161 receiver) or Crossifre receiver with Crossifre external module attached to TX16S

[@davidsebbag1695]

hui and thank you for this gfreat video, on my TX16s I don't find the RSSI value that I want to put on the top bar, any reason why ?

[@davidsebbag1695]

Great presentation , Thanks

[@NOMASAIM]

Cool. Slider for volume didn't work for me though.

[@АлексейПетров-с7ц]

Hi!I have bn220,mambaf405 and r-xsr,but i don't find value sensor "sats".Can i add this sensor?

[@droneshots8247]

Jumper just released 3 new receivers. 2 x 915mhz long range receivers for both fpv drones and fixed wing, and an update to the very popular fixed wing ardupilot

[@dooleycurl6276]

Will these work on the tx16s?

[@macelius]

This is pertinent to my interests, and should be a nice detox after the debate.

[@TMacFPV]

😄😂

[@dale7431]

Great video! Is there a way to make the top bar global so you don't have to set it up for every model? Or copy and paste it? If I have only radio info on the top bar it wouldn't change from model to model. Thanks for all your help!

[@TMacFPV]

Hey Dale! That's a great question. I am not aware of a way to do this. It appears the Top Menu bar is also Model specific. What I do is make one model, get iot setup the way I want it, then copy it for each other model I create (moist of my models are setup almost exactly the same and I therefore want the same info displayed). Any minor changes changes to the newly created model, I just modify those. If you don't already have it, the TX16S user Manual can be found on this site: www.radiomasterrc.com/support

[@jalpa9642]

Hey.... I was following you on this video adding pages, wiggets etc... But my Main Page somehow got cleared off of all the stuff I had on it.... Any way to recover it...or do I have to create another all over again....? James....=)

[@Deathwish_fpv]

On edgetx...it won't let me put my fpv name like it was on opentx..im only using 8 characters. Not sure why that is

[@hastingsengineering8926]

Thanks for a solid video MAC

[@TMacFPV]

Absolutely Hastings Engineering and thank you!😀

[@jonashagerskans1077]

Hi. Thanks. I really learned a lot. Do you know if it is possible to access the Model name as a value? (Or maybe you just have to put is as static text for each model).

[@TMacFPV]

Hey Jonas! Model Name is not a "Value." "Vlaues" are telemetry values, switches, global variables, etc. You do have the option of using a Modelbmp which is a different option than "Value" (image of your model). If you want text of your model name, you'll need to use the "Text" option

[@jeffsauer2198]

Trying to setup the volume to use the right slider as per your video, but the slider doesn't appear in the list of available switches/sliders when I try to define the global function. any ideas? thanks, awesome video BTW...

[@TMacFPV]

2 things to look at. Go to Global Functions. Make GF1 (or any other empty line), ON, Volume. Then scroll over to the field you would normally select the slider. Instead of searching for it in menu, simply physically move it. It should auto fill for you. If it doesn't, back out of this to main menu. Go to System Menu. Page over to Hardware. Scroll down under "Pots" make sure you see LS (for left slider) and RS (for right slider). If you don't, may want to check cable connections for them inside the radio. If you still have an issue, could be defective slider. Might want to contact RadioMaster Support here www.radiomasterrc.com/pages/contact

[@dkieng]

Thank for the video, I have the same radio and I have the TBS Crossfire TX module mounted on the back of it. I don't know what is wrong with mine but when I do discovery new sensors I only get 4 sensors. I used to get a lot more than 4 sensors including the RSSI and RQLY. So I went ahead and did an update on the TX to the latest TBS firmware and I still have the same issue. Any idea how to correct this? Thanks

[@ricco229]

Enable telemetry in betaflight configuration

[@darkness1943]

Quick Tipp, Please in the next Video on TX16S zoom compleze to the screen and adjust the brightness of the Camera, the we can see all otherwise its not readable... Thank you, Sir.

[@TMacFPV]

Done, thanks

[@carlwatson-grant4773]

Great video, your radio is real pretty too!

[@TMacFPV]

Thanks Carl!

[@danielfixit6695]

Is the gps coordinates that are displayed correct? I can't get them to work in Google maps. They show on the radio, but when I put them in, they are not correct.

[@TMacFPV]

I've never had a problem with the displayed GPS coordinates being incorrect. Perhaps they're being input into Google Maps incorrectly, or an issue with your GPS module?

[@jurijblazin7835]

Maybe I am thinking wrong...is it possible to control/or just see details (settings) of VTX via Radiomaster TX16S?

[@TMacFPV]

Yes, with Betaflight LUA Script like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGrPYZmne9d8gqM

[@larryfield6154]

TMac, I just ordered the Radiomaster T16S, but I'm still puzzled as to which of the new FrSky Receivers can bind to its internal protocol module. I called Aloft Hobbies and they wouldn't say.

[@TMacFPV]

Hey Larry! Short answer is basically any FrSky receiver that does not have ACCESS protocol firmware installed on it. The RadioMaster TX16S has an internal multi-protocol module. All of the receiver protocols supported by the multi-protocol module (along with their descriptions) can be found here: www.multi-module.org/using-the-module/protocol-details Normally, when using an FrSky receiver with ACCST protocol firmware on it, you'll want FrSky X or FrSky X2 (see descriptions). Some BNF whoop-type quads, you may need FrSky D (D8).

[@johndd8186]

Great explanations

[@TMacFPV]

Thanks John, glad you found it useful

[@Ferdigrapher]

Great video! Thanks

[@ZED-PV]

Awesome thank you!!

[@albertherlicka4078]

I followed this video and it helped a lot getting things set up. Question I have is how to set up the receiver battery level on the screen with an rc plane instead of drone. I could not find the tsBat icon. I found just the BAtt one and that shows the transmitter battery level. How do I set up the rc plane battery level so I can see that? Thanks in advance.

[@TMacFPV]

It depends on the type of receiver you're using. Different receivers use different values for the "model's" battery voltage. For instance, TBS Crossfire telemetry value for model battery voltage is RxBt. SPort telemetry value for model battery voltage is VFAS. Both of those (Crossfire & SPort) telemetry values are in the links provided above in t6his video's description. If you're using a different type of receiver other than those (different telemetry), you'll have to find out what the model battery voltage is for that type of receiver telemetry and ensure you have "Discovered New Sensors" in your model's telemetry page of your transmitter

[@albertherlicka4078]

@@TMacFPV I fly a Valient E Flight AS3X. I use either the Smart Tech 3s 30c 11.1V 2200 mAh batteries, I upgraded to the TX16 this month from the DXe Spektrum transmitter. I can't see the receiver on the Valient, Any ideas where I go from here? Appreiate your help! Al

[@TMacFPV]

@@albertherlicka4078 A look at that model's spec's on product page show s the AS3X receiver uses DSM Spektrum protocol. All of the protocols supported by the TX16s multi-protocol module are on a website at multi-module.org. I have linked to the specific DSM protocol here for you: www.multi-module.org/using-the-module/protocol-details/dsm Scroll down to the Telemetry section. After you have bound the receiver to the transmitter, with both the receiver and transmitter powered on, you'll need to "Discover New Sensors" on the Telemetry Page of your model menu. This should bring up all of the available telemetry values your receiver transmits. I do not know if this specific receiver has a telemetry value in the Spektrum DSM protocol for transmission to an OpenTX transmitter or not. Nor do I know if it is "fly-by" telemetry as alluded to in the Telemetry section at the link I have provided. Its a start for you. If it doesn't help you out, you may want to explore using a different "full-telemetry" receiver with a different protocol.

[@steveeb00]

Very helpful thanks

[@overfly_pt]

Very great and thanks for chare 👌🤗👍😘👌👍

[@divadonroda5]

Great info thanks.

[@TMacFPV]

Sure thing divadonroda5!

[@chrisscotty4518]

Is it possible to audio the telemetry so i can hear the voltage of the battery if i want

[@TMacFPV]

Yes, if you're using a telemetry receiver that can transmit that value back to the transmitter such as RxBat for Crossfire or VFAS for FrSky telemetry. Set up a logical switch to activate when the voltage gets below a user set value, then a Special Function to play a track using the Logical Switch ad an input. I think I've demonstrated this in a few videos I've done on this transmitter and/or Jumper T16 transmitter

[@smiffy788]

Can you explain how to set a maximum height alarm please?

[@TMacFPV]

Sure smiffy788, here we go: 1. Makes sure you have a receiver that can transmit your altitude using GPS back to your OpenTX transmitter (such as a TBS Crossfire Nano receiver). with Crossfire receiver, this telemetry value is "Alt" 2. Go to the logical Switches Page of your Model setup in your OpenTX transmitter and setup a logical switch with the following fields: on any open (not used) line (such as L01): 1st column is a>x, 2nd column Alt, 3rd column is 121.9 (desired altitude for alarm such as for 400 ft you would need 121.9 meters), skip 4th column, 5th column put in how long you want to be above this max altitude before setting off the alarm (i.e. 2 seconds?), skip last column. Exit out of Logical Switches Page. Go to next page in your model setup (Special functions). On any open (unused line such as SF1) of Special Functions Page insert the following into the column fields: column 1 is L01 (the logical Switch number you had just created), column 2 is "Play Track, Column 3 is the name of the sound track you want to be played (I have recorded my own custom sound track that just says "too high" and named it tohigh). You can record your own custom sound track using the process I explain in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iITbdWyKnZaJetE . If you're unable to follow this explanation and require further info, please email me at: [e-mail]

[@smiffy788]

@@TMacFPV Thanks for the reply. Just got my TX16S and i'm finding it totally different to my other radios. Many thanks for your help, i will sit down and have a play..

[@TMacFPV]

@@smiffy788 might find OpenTX Basics video in this Playlist helpful kzbin.info/aero/PLKAiYAaTdvmqxtSKfP-2_QQlS_fd6h2YU

[@smiffy788]

@@TMacFPV Thanks, i'll take a look.

[@saltlabproductions]

Nice Tmac!

[@1979zeesh]

really awsome video and is the one i had been looking for long...one question: i want my tx16s to tell me thru voice when my gps on the quad is locked so that i can start flying. similarly i want to have voice notification for arming (when armed or disarmed)......these voice notifications are very useful. can you please guide? thanks

[@TMacFPV]

First, you'll need a telemetry receiver that gives you the value of the number of satellites you have acquired. With TBS Crossfire receiver, this telemetry value for # of satellites acquired is "Sats." With S Port telemetry, the value MAY be Tmp2 (I do not know this for certain). Then, if you're using Betaflight, you'll need to know/set the minimum # of satellites for a "lock." The lowest number available in Betaflight is 5, so, I'll use that for my example. This means, when you have 5 satellites acquired, you'll have a "lock." So, set up a logical switch in OpenTX to activate when "Sats" > 4. Then go into the Special Functions Page and set up a Special Function using the Logical Switch Line# you just created to play a voice "Track" which you can make yourself using this video as a guide kzbin.info/www/bejne/iITbdWyKnZaJetE . With regards to a voice warning when the quad is armed or disarmed, I don't understand the need since you'll have to arm or disarm it yourself, however, to implement what you want. Set up an arm/disarm switch in Betaflight like you would any other switch in your mixes Page. Then, go to Special functions Page and set up a Special Function to play a Track when the switch is flipped with a voice warning you can make yourself (using the video I just linked) saying "Armed" or "Disarmed."

[@1979zeesh]

@@TMacFPV i heard that t16s already has telemetry function. so do i still need telemetry receiver? i have one that i use to connect to my mobile and use ground station android app...im using APM2.8 FC (kind of pixhawk)....i connected telemetry tx to that and it works fine on my mobile connected to telemetry receiver....do i need TBS crossfire as essential?

[@TMacFPV]

@@1979zeesh The TX16S and all OpenTX transmitters require a receiver connected to your RC model that can transmit telemetry values (i.e. a telemetry receiver). There are other telemetry receivers besides Crossfire, however, you need to ensure whatever telemetry receiver you are using can transmit the telemetry values (such as # of GPS satellites) back to the TX16S transmitter. I wa sonly using Crossfire as an example. You'll need to research the appropriate receiver for your own purpose

[@simonegavardi1167]

Thank you for your video! What I really can't get is in the Widget Menu how can I select a different "Main view"? I mean, I created 4 Main views but each time I return the home page is set on "view 1". Can someone help me? Thank you in advance.

[@TMacFPV]

After you've returned to the Home screen Press the Page button to cycle through your main views

[@simonegavardi1167]

@@TMacFPV OMG It was so easy 🙈 , thank you very much for your answer

[@Life_a_bike]

Nice, but a little useless if you have a goggles on your nose ;) The voice telling you that the LQ, RSSI and/or voltage is low, that is a great future tough!

[@JakeBullit123]

V.useful,thx.

[@tabarnakdecris6917]

Thank you🙌

[@TMacFPV]

Sure thing Twociderz!👍

[@ToothlessCBR]

My tx16s max is updated to the latest firmware and I dont have rxbt D:

[@TMacFPV]

Latest OpenTX firmware, latest multimodule firmware? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnLQdIp_rN-fgcU Type of receiver? Receiver bound to multimodule and powered on? Discovered New Sensors? "Ignore Instances" selection box unchecked on Telemetry page of transmitter model setup menu? All are things to check

[@ToothlessCBR]

ahh found it its called serial for open tx

[@h2o-fpv623]

Great video thank u tmac.

[@TMacFPV]

Sure thing H2O-FPV!👍😁

[@tb6638]

weird, i went to ucf and you have the shirt

[@TMacFPV]

Go Knights!

[@AndrewHollywood]

Hi

[@terminsane]

i put "420" and "69" on mine edgy.