RadioMaster Zorro Tutorial - Upgrading EdgeTX and flashing ExpressLRS ELRS RF module

[@pandrews01]

Straight up!!! Unequivocally the clearest most easy to follow Zorro update tutorial I have seen. Thank-you. This one is easily going in the "save" playlist.

[@WhirlyBloke]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@gato9573]

The video may be older but the information is absolutely relevant

[@WhirlyBloke]

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, it's totally relevant to any EdgeTX/ExpressLRS radio. Things may change slightly with newers versions and radios, but it's all basically the same.

[@bigpawsinc.5832]

This was absolutely brilliant! Thanks a million! I'm ran through 4 other video which landed me nowhere before I found yours! Thanks again!

[@WhirlyBloke]

I'm glad it helped. And thanks for watching.

[@hspeed8080]

Glad that I found your video after struggling with a Windows PC. I was able to update my Zorro eLRS in minutes with my MacBook following your steps. Thank you.

[@WhirlyBloke]

USB drivers on Windows can be really annoying. Glad you've got it sorted.

[@hspeed8080]

​@@WhirlyBloke Ya. I never did get the drivers sorted out for the windows 10 pc. Glad I have the Mac.

[@Mocksi766]

I just bought the zorro and followed all your steps and its working fantastic! Big thank you! I will subscribe :)

[@WhirlyBloke]

I'm so glad my video helped. That's why I do them.

[@Mocksi766]

@@WhirlyBloke Dont stop doing them ❤️

[@yoriarif]

The easiest and clearest tutorial I could find, thank you so much!

[@WhirlyBloke]

Thanks so much. It's great when my efforts are appreciated and have helped.

[@90s_sascha]

thank you for the tutorial for the firmware update . this fixed the time and date bug in my radiomaster zorro :)

[@WhirlyBloke]

Nice.

[@Mike0193Azul]

Thank you so much for explaining it in basic terms and the visual guide! FInally understood the process. My first time into fpv :) 💚

[@WhirlyBloke]

I'm glad it helped.

[@HeikaBlade1]

Here was a fun thing. In order for ELRS Config to update to the latest (3.3.2) I actually had to run the 2.5 update first, then install the lua file and delete the V3 files. Then I was able to flash to 3.3.2 and drop the lua file. Hope this helps someone out there someday!

[@WhirlyBloke]

Great info. Thanks for sharing.

[@Rick9536]

Thank you for the great tutorial!

[@WhirlyBloke]

Thanks. Glad it helped.

[@Dairy_Air]

Thanks for the quality video!

[@WhirlyBloke]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@lynsmith1096]

Very good tutorial. Just subscribed. Do you have to use Button Top batteries with this controller or will flattop work.

[@WhirlyBloke]

You need 18350 cells bit.ly/3irQvbv

[@90s_sascha]

flatheaded will work with a bit of modification to the contacts on the buttom . i had the problem that radiomaster zorro is out of the box not compatibel to the flat headed ones ;) by bending them upwards with a flat scew driver the problem is solved . with the modificaton done to the radio you can use Li Ion Batteries with much more mAh for example (Vapcell F14 INR18350 3,6 - 3,7V 1400mAh Li-Ion Akku 3A)

[@hspeed8080]

Good day. A question I hope you can help me with, would you know if an XJT module would work on the back of a ELRS Zorro and if yes would you know the correct wiring, What pin goes to what pin? Have a great day.

[@wilmerpazos81]

I installed the last firmware Edge tx and de zorro doesnt turno on. Please help

[@mazzafpv1226]

same issue

[@paulc99]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@mongohands]

Thanks this helped a lot

[@WhirlyBloke]

No problem.

[@deko.21m]

much appreciated thx a lot 🧡

[@WhirlyBloke]

No problem 😊

[@breakalegfpv9532]

perfect! thank you.

[@WhirlyBloke]

Thanks for watching.

[@champagnepete3386]

Very helpful, thank you

[@soymezus4637]

love you man!!!!! best tutorial ever

[@WhirlyBloke]

You're too kind. Thanks for watching.

[@ppeoin433]

Very good teacher!

[@soppingclam]

Life saver. Unreal

[@WhirlyBloke]

No problem. I'm glad it helped

[@BlueDroneBlues]

I just bought the RadioMaster Zorro 4in1. On this device do I still update Express LRS into it? ATM I am just buying this controller to hook up to my iMac 24" and play the sim. I don't have a drone for this. I have the Avata, but the Controller 2 doesn't want to work with my iMac so here I am. Thanks for the informative video. I had no idea there is so much this controller does.

[@WhirlyBloke]

The RadioMaster Zorro 4in1 is a transmitter module that supports multiple protocols, including ExpressLRS, Crossfire, FrSky, and FlySky. If you want to use it with a simulator on your iMac, you don't need to update the firmware to ExpressLRS unless you plan to use it with a drone that requires that specific protocol. To use the RadioMaster Zorro 4in1 with a simulator on your iMac, you will need to connect it to your computer via USB and configure the input settings in your simulator software to recognize the controller. You may need to download and install specific drivers or software for your operating system to ensure that your iMac recognizes the controller correctly. It's worth noting that if you plan to use the RadioMaster Zorro 4in1 with a drone in the future, you will need to update the firmware to the appropriate protocol, such as ExpressLRS, for that specific drone. Firmware updates typically require a computer and a USB cable to connect the transmitter module, and the specific instructions may vary depending on the firmware and drone you're using. I hope this helps!

[@wilmerpazos81]

I was performing an update of the software to its latest version (EdgeTX "Providence" v2.9.1), it was done without complications, but the remote control doesn't turn on. I have already checked the batteries, and they are functioning normally. What can I do to restore the factory settings?

[@nvembrace]

Thanks a lot. You made it very easy

[@nvembrace]

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[@makarov9610]

Threr is only the flash option, not the build option. Its not working. Help pls

[@WhirlyBloke]

Check the RadioMaster website, latest Zorro manual or ask RadioMaster support. I've found they are very responsive.

[@flat-earther]

I flashed my TX12MKII with EdgeTX buddy but the hardware page in my radio under options show luac, but no lua do you know how to get the lua build option too? because I want to install Yaapu Frsky Telemetry script and it's wiki says I need both lua and luac

[@WhirlyBloke]

To get Lua and Luac scripts, you need to check the firmware build options you selected during the EdgeTX flashing process. Make sure to select a build that includes both Lua and Luac scripts support. You may need to reflash your firmware with the correct options. This should allow you to use the Yaapu FrSky Telemetry script. Let me know how you get on.

[@trigger2142]

The SD card for the firmware update that you are referring to, comes preinstalled in the RadioMaster?

[@WhirlyBloke]

Not quite. Download the new firmware and put it on one of your own SD cards. Then put the SD card in the radio and use the flashing sequence I describe to flash the Zorro with the new firmware. Don't forget to back up your radio first.

[@DrayDigital]

I just replaced the internal 4in1 board with an ELRS board in my new Zorro. Everything in the app works until it tries to connect to the transmitter. I'm getting failure to connect on COM3. Going to try UART and see if that may work.

[@WhirlyBloke]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Let me know how it works out.

[@budperseus5875]

thank you very much

[@WhirlyBloke]

Thanks for watching.

[@caturlifelive]

I bought second hand zorro with external happymodel 24 elrs. Because i have quadcopter with v3 elrs, i install v3 elrs in happymodel. Everything seems work very well, my zorro can connect to my drone and control it. But, when i enter expresslrs menu in my zorro, i only see two menu. 1, other device, and 2 is exit. Its strange My question, should i update my zoro firmware? Thank you

[@WhirlyBloke]

Definitely. You need the correct LUA scripts on the Zorro to setup up ELRS. The easiest way to do this is upgrade the Zorro to the latest version of EdgeTX which will install the latest LUA scripts on the Zorro. Thanks for watching.

[@caturlifelive]

Thank you for your respond and anwer sir@@WhirlyBloke . I follow your instruction video but little bit confuse for choosing firmware name (i see many name firmware), so i choose edge tx providence 2.9.1 with radio model radiomaster zorro. After i installed it. my radio can conect to drone but i cant arming my drone and my problem still exist. I check the expresslrs menu on radio and i didnt see anything. Can you give me some advice? Thank you

[@quadthingcopter5984]

Hi purchased a zorro, with firmware already installed, im using crossfire and tbs agent light is already on my zorro, i want to put my model bin files from opentx on the radio, and i cannot workout how to convert bin files into Yaml, firmware version v2.7.1. any advice welcome, Thanks

[@WhirlyBloke]

To convert your OpenTX model bin files to YAML format, you will need to use the OpenTX Companion software. Here's how to do it: Download and install the latest version of OpenTX Companion software from the OpenTX website. Connect your RadioMaster Zorro to your computer via USB cable. Open OpenTX Companion and click on the "Read Models and Settings from Radio" button. Wait for the software to download the model data from your radio. Click on the "File" menu and select "Save As". In the "Save As" dialog box, select "YAML (*.yml)" as the file type. Choose a location on your computer to save the YAML file and give it a name. Click "Save" to convert the model bin file to YAML format. Transfer the YAML file to your RadioMaster Zorro by copying it to the "MODELS" folder on the radio's SD card. On your RadioMaster Zorro, select "Models" from the main menu, then select "Restore Models". Select the YAML file you just transferred and click "Open" to load the model onto your radio. That should be it! Your OpenTX model should now be loaded onto your RadioMaster Zorro and ready to use.

[@quadthingcopter5984]

@@WhirlyBloke well it's been so long when I asked this question! Ended up starting from scratch, but think I tried with open tx companion and didn't work but I may of been using an old version of opentx

[@rafalraf4580]

Thanks

[@Pislikherif87]

How can upgrade Frsky xm+ with zorro? Pls helpppp.

[@Briggsfpv]

Does it work with TX12 Mark II? Or do I need a different procedure for it?

[@WhirlyBloke]

Is exactly the same.

[@Briggsfpv]

Thanks!

[@breakalegfpv9532]

that neon sign is it a graphic or real? it says radio master with your logo ?

[@WhirlyBloke]

It's a real neon sign and it's awesome.

[@breakalegfpv9532]

@@WhirlyBloke that thing is verry classy . I need a sponsor.

[@WhirlyBloke]

@@breakalegfpv9532 I'm not sponsored.

[@breakalegfpv9532]

@@WhirlyBloke did you make that ? I need one.

[@sammarple9443]

My zorro is not letting me flash elrs its new and its the elrs version I tried older versions but no luck it tells me it can't find the platform

[@WhirlyBloke]

Maybe try flashing using WiFi. Looks like you already tried that and it worked 😀

[@riyazmailmohammed]

Zorro can bind traxxas receiver TQi?

[@WhirlyBloke]

Yes, it is possible to bind a Traxxas TQi receiver to the Radiomaster Zorro. To bind the Traxxas TQi receiver to the Radiomaster Zorro, you will need to select the TQi receiver protocol in the Radio Setup menu of the Zorro transmitter. You will also need to put the TQi receiver into binding mode by following the instructions provided in the Traxxas TQi receiver manual. Once the receiver is in binding mode, you can initiate the binding process from the Radio Setup menu of the Zorro transmitter. The Zorro transmitter will then search for and bind to the TQi receiver. Once the binding process is complete, the Zorro transmitter should be able to communicate with the TQi receiver.

[@hkaerial7775]

when my pc was flashing, i didnt have enough disk space, when i freed up space, it didnt ask me to install anything again but the flash was successful. is this a problem. or how do i set it away to install again?

[@WhirlyBloke]

It's possible that the Radiomaster Zorro software was already partially installed on your PC when you started the flashing process, and that the freed-up disk space allowed the software to complete the installation and successfully flash the device. If the flashing was successful and you're not experiencing any issues with your device, then it's unlikely that there is a problem. However, if you want to ensure that the software is installed properly, you can try uninstalling it and then reinstalling it from scratch. To uninstall the Radiomaster Zorro software, you can follow these steps: Click the "Start" button in the lower-left corner of your screen. Type "Control Panel" and click on the "Control Panel" app that appears in the search results. Click on "Programs and Features" or "Add or Remove Programs" depending on your Windows version. Scroll down the list of installed programs until you find the Radiomaster Zorro software. Click on the Radiomaster Zorro software, and then click on the "Uninstall" button. Follow the prompts to uninstall the software. Once the software is uninstalled, you can download and reinstall it from the official Radiomaster website. During the installation process, you should be prompted to select the installation location and disk space, so you can ensure that there is enough space available for the installation.

[@hkaerial7775]

@@WhirlyBloke i kept my eye on it but every thing is working as it should now 👍

[@rickikilvi5406]

How do you upgrade to OpenTX ?

[@WhirlyBloke]

I'd consider that a downgrade 😃 but there's no issues installing OpenTX on any of the RadioMaster radio. Just remember to back up before in case you decide to return.

[@sammarple9443]

Do I have to upgrade edgetx to upgrade elrs

[@WhirlyBloke]

No. They are independent of each other. Thanks for watching.

[@pandrews01]

The SD card in the Zorro is low quality, would you recommend someone swap/switch out the SD card for a better one?

[@WhirlyBloke]

You can, but I've had no issues with the one supplied.

[@ДементийЧемпион]

Спасибо из России 😊

[@WhirlyBloke]

No problem.

[@scrubbasher6418]

Sorry, but I get errors and now I cant bind to my other 2 quads which have Elrs. For me its a disaster.

[@WhirlyBloke]

I'm sorry to hear that you're facing difficulties after upgrading your RadioMaster Zorro and flashing the ExpressLRS ELRS RF module. Firmware upgrades and module flashing can sometimes be challenging, and errors can occur along the way. If you're currently unable to bind to your other two quads that also have ELRS, I understand how frustrating that must be for you, so here a few things to have a look at. First, make sure to double-check the firmware versions on your RadioMaster Zorro and the ELRS modules. It's essential to ensure they are compatible with each other. Also, verify that you have the latest firmware installed on all your devices. Next, check the configuration settings on your RadioMaster Zorro and ELRS modules. It's crucial that they match the required settings for binding and communication. Sometimes, a small configuration mismatch can cause binding issues. If the problem persists, try following the correct binding procedure for your quads and the ELRS modules. Going through the binding process step-by-step might help identify any mistakes or missed steps. Additionally, if possible, attempt to bind one of your ELRS-equipped quads with a different transmitter. This can help determine whether the problem lies with the RadioMaster Zorro or the ELRS modules themselves. Remember, you don't have to face this problem alone. Reach out to the RadioMaster or ExpressLRS communities for support. They have active forums and social media groups where experienced users can offer guidance and help troubleshoot issues like this one. I understand that technical difficulties can be frustrating, but with patience and support from the community, I'm confident you'll be able to overcome this setback and get your quads back in the air. Best of luck, and I hope you're able to resolve the issue soon!

[@scrubbasher6418]

@@WhirlyBloke Thanks for quick reply. I will try to restore the Zorrow from back up. You’re correct it’s very frustrating. It really shouldn’t be this hard and only tried to update after buying the Crux 35. I normally use Crossfire and never have issues. Will see how this drama plays out. Cheers.

[@WhirlyBloke]

@@scrubbasher6418 I know it's probably a bit late now, but always, always, always backup your radio or flight controller before you do a firmware upgrade. It's easy to say, and I've forgotten in the past and regretted it, but it's good practice.

[@scrubbasher6418]

@@WhirlyBloke Update. Got the Crux35 to bind to the Zorro. I needed to check what firmware I had on the TX and and it was 3.2.1 so I knew it should work. Anyhow I needed to change model match to on. Its in the instructions damm it. When all else fail hey. Now i believe i have to change the firmware on my mobular7 and gep smart 16 to work now. Thanks for all your replies.

[@JohnStenborg]

…forced to upgrade all my opentx zorros to edgetx and its not good…bootloader / firmware mismatch mess…i miss my decades flying jeti duplex protocols…old and new…new an old…everything worked all the time…

[@sammarple9443]

Had to flash it over Wi-Fi

[@WhirlyBloke]

That sometime happens.

[@fuzzypanocha]

I'm a noob and bought a damn 4 in 1 even through my iflight chimera 7 v2 pro has elrs 2.4

[@WhirlyBloke]

You can buy an external ELRS module. I reviewed the RadioMaster ones and the Nano is the one you need for the Zorro kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3vWZGhteLN1nNE

[@fuzzypanocha]

@@WhirlyBloke thank you kind sir

[@JaydenLawson]

Thanks

[@WhirlyBloke]

Welcome