FrSky Taranis Review (part 2) the teardown

[@christophertelford]

The silent tour was incredibly geeky and i loved it.

[@SuperBigCamel]

That really looks like a damn interesting radio. I just put it on my wishlist. Thank you Bruce for the reviews so far. Looking forward to the upcoming parts.

[@MyTechWebTV]

Bruce, I really enjoy your videos. You do a great job explaining things and giving an honest, straight forward review. Keep them coming! I have the Turnigy 9XR and while it works great for me this Transmitter might be on my Christmas list!

[@davidmitchell988]

Great stuff Bruce,I look forward to your further reports on the Taranis hope you are well, all the best David.

[@billholb1974]

I am a certified pcb inspector here in the u.s. and from what I can tell the boards components are well soldered and wires are in good specs...ipc certified. .I will be getting this radio soon ..great review friend!

[@MittDinTube]

This video was THE decisionmaker för me getting the Taranis. I recently accidentally killed my FrSky DHT-U transmitter and was looking for replacement. Specs and software I already knew where awesome, the only question was build quality. Please measure the pots for quality, stability and consistency. Quality soldering doesn't necessarily mean quality pots. Bruce, you are the one-stop goto guy when it comes to RC electronics, keep it up!

[@daxdadog]

I've used up the 30 model memory slots in my DX8, so I've got Spektrum, Orange and Lemon receivers up the wazoo...but it's looking like it might be time to jump ship. I'm thinking my new planes may be sporting FrSky receivers! Thanks for bringing us this review, Bruce.

[@crenn6977]

Bugger, this is pretty much what I was planning to do with 'gut' change for the Turnigy 9X, STM32F205 and all! However a few differences still, but seems I need to get off my butt now! Great video as always Bruce.

[@AdamWeld]

Wow, just stumbled on this channel, and... I'm quite impressed! Your videos are informative, concise, and well edited, and your voice is very relaxing. I'll be subscribing!

[@iawnskicrew1195]

hi bruce very interesting ,im still waiting for mine ,so these reviews from you give me confidence keep up the great work

[@numex106]

No problem! Hope you enjoy your radio for years to come.

[@cmavr8]

Thumbs up for the macro lens tour! It will come in handy if one wants to replace a component! Thanks

[@RC-Heli835]

I think I would love this radio. Just looking at it it reminds me of my DX7 that I've used for 2 years now and never had an issue with. Love the Australian accent.

[@chbiscuit75]

Good job Bruce. Thanks for the info. Looking forward to the rest of the data. Really interested in the latency on the Aurora 9 test.

[@erezra]

FrSky have done a great job and have not forgotten the open source beginnings of the radio. IMHO, as far as capabilities it is on par or better than the top of the line radios. Not so much bling but very very capable. You have to remember that some of the most inginuative, smart and capable people in the world have worked on the software and electronics. Frsky were smart enough to listen and integrate and use their own technology. I'm glad that they did it!

[@zeemanjr]

Hey Bruce, I love these informational videos telling us how good the cheaper radio's compare to the high dollar radio's and now I'm scratching my head wondering why I spent so much cash on various high end /dollar radios. From what I'm seeing the build quallity is very good and with ball bearing gimbals even, you also may find that the antena has a small type connector like the dx8 and I think the reason they hot glued was to stop it from disconnecting like some of the dx8's did. Regards, Pete

[@SVELFARO]

Some one send Brice a couple of alignment tools, that metal screwdriver in there was giving me the willies. Thanks Bruce for your work as always

[@tracar1]

nice to see your still putting out the videos, and as always, keep up the good work !

[@Arthur_C]

Phew Bruce, When it rains, it pours on your side, doesn't it! Keep up the hopes and the good works! Thanks for replying.

[@superjon78]

As always, I appreciate your product reviews. Your perspectives weigh heavy on my purchases.

[@johnfreeman7454]

Bruce, Thanks for the video., I really enjoy them and very helpful for when my Taranis arrives. When you work on the next video any chance of explaining how you would change the aerial to a removable unit.

[@2007crf450r]

I must agree bruce since watching your lipo battery video I have converted all my rc land and air controllers to lipo and glad I did

[@carkeeks]

you can use it as is, it has the software on it pre loaded, however i would HIGHLY recommend plugging into a pc every so often, the software updates and fixes will be worth the trouble

[@izwanmohd]

man really hope frsky start distributing stock worldwide been holding on buying 9xr for this radio

[@pipeman451]

Great review. If I didn't know better I'd think you've done this sort of thing before. Always informative

[@oldmanspitfire]

Cheers Bruce, a good review thus far, looking forward to mine arriving

[@Mulder8472]

+1 for mentioning Dave Jones... my two fav channels from down under. greetings from germany :)

[@2007crf450r]

as always another brilliant review from bruce

[@rayhenderson9661]

Your one top guy and best of all you know what you are talking about. Keep up the good work 10/10

[@ZevHoover]

wow, this whole MFNZ thing hasn't put a stopper on you, bruce! videos are coming faster then ever! awesome.

[@Arthur_C]

Bruce, Thanks for the reviews of this radio up till now! You got me enthusiastic and I want to buy one, but I still like to wait for your latency review and spectrum analyser. Any Idea when this will come? KR. Arthur

[@The1fuzzydog]

Microcontroller xtal should be glued down, looks like you can replace throttle ratchet with a smooth spring by reversing the part, and simple stick mode conversion. Nice.

[@RoboTekno]

You sure are knocking these videos out. Thanks for the reviews! :D

[@PagesFlyingCircus]

The Taranis I've been testing (on my channel) has U.Fl connector, and no glue. I guess we'll know what the actual production Tx's will be very soon. Soldered on makes it very difficult to remove back board PCB - with U.Fl it's not only easier to install different antenna, but also to remove that board.

[@zakovich]

awesome, Hard at work Bruce, great review as always! cheers!

[@alistairsutherland3006]

Fantastic Radio, it is able to do far more than I require, also easy to program, enjoy!!

[@BelperFlyer]

I'm jealous, Bruce. I want one and they aren't available yet in the UK and those that will be are all on pre-order :( I have a number of 'old' FrSky receivers I use with the DiY module converter I made for my Multiplex 3030. So I'm concerned that I'll still be able to use them without too much trouble (or expense). I'd appreciate some comments/detail on that. Thanks for the review. Excellent as always.

[@gwxyzzy]

Bruce Did I see a tension adjuster screw for the gimbal springs? Are the springs removable and replaceable? Great information.

[@usparktalk]

Hope to hear more about the long rage option on this TX.

[@numex106]

there's a video on youtube that shows you how you can swithch from mode 1 to mode 2 by turning a few screws. so basically you can have both centred.

[@ManuelMcLure]

I wonder if under the blob of hot glue there's one of the little gold connectors - FrSky uses them on their other products such as their receivers so maybe it's not such a big deal to replace the antenna? There does seem to be a hint of gold...

[@MKO2037]

I don't think the battery is an issue. With the provided charger and the internal charger circuit you can just plug it in when you get home and it will always be charged and ready to fly.

[@michael919sa]

Hello Bruce, Good to see the video's are rolling again ........ was quite there for abit ! Hope you get your wings back soon....... how's Barry going ??? Also any idea when your testing the Dragon Link ??

[@SANIZIP]

Great review again Bruce.

[@kenthorne1777]

Great video Bruce! Keep them coming.

[@sikotryne]

OOoooo. Already the internals video. Thanks Bruce !!

[@santiago404]

Amazing video Bruce, thanks for sharing with us!

[@tomkfly]

The test report done for FCC certification said it shouldn't be swappable, except for repair.

[@Mrlizz67]

Hy Bruce you have been a great help as I am new to the rc world and was wandering what state of this great country you are from.

[@PopularWebz]

I can buy the Futaba 7C for the same price as the Tanaris. Which would you recommend. I only need 7 channels for the DJI Phantom. Thanks and great videos!

[@vanepico]

It'd be great to find out how you think it compares to the Aurora 9, it looks like it has similar features. Two of my mates have just got them and I got to try, it feels very nice and the onboard battery voltage was great! What kind of price are frsky thinking for the receivers? Because the only reason I got frsky was because the receivers were £10 - £15.

[@alistairsutherland3006]

Hi Bruce, Great video. I'm interested to see what you replace the nimh with. I've been using1500 LiFe in my MX22 with great success which you recommended some time back along with FrSky 2.4 module, great success, Thanks, Ali.

[@tomkfly]

The story is the potentiometers are made by the same company that make Futaba ones, but they are to a slightly higher spec than those in the TZ14.

[@KaffiFlight]

Thank you for this review! Do you know if it works together with the Fatshark headtracking system? Greetings from Germany!

[@ScotsFurian]

Electric Drill with Philips or cross head bit! I keep forgetting myself and its not untill my hand is sore from turning the screwdriver that i remember.

[@eatmykwad]

Any Idea when the next vid will be up ? I'm looking to buy one next week but would be awesome to get the inside scoop before I do, keep up the good work :)

[@dpartridge2325]

I really like the look of this radio

[@QiW]

hi bruce ... the X8R rx .. is the rssi output analog or digital and/or both ? gonna use that rx to connect to an OSD which of course requires analog rssi .. for short range fpv

[@ImYourGuiltyPleasure]

FrSky is doing everything right for us! UFL connector. Brilliant!

[@jonathanwells7389]

Bruce, My Taranis has a U.FL connector on the RF.

[@JaredReabow]

What was the board above the bottom rite connector tatblooked like the tx module but you completely ignored it?

[@0917bobb]

Bruce, can I use the RSSI output of the receiver with my Storm OSD without using a S.Bus mode of the receiver?

[@pilot140467]

Bruce, I think that every transmitter has to have an hardwired antenna to be FCC certified. That might be why the Taranis Antenna is like it is. I wouldn't call it a negative point ;) Another thing, It's getting more and more difficult to ship Lithium Batteries. It was wise from FrSky IMO to ship the radio with a NiMh battery. At least you will be able to fly with the radio from day one without any mods.. Many couriers already refuse to transport that use Lithium batts. Just my 2c :)

[@simonhahnel8092]

Think you have sold me. Using 9xR at the moment and this looks much nicer with telemetry on-board.

[@fdaremi]

With this radio I am using Poly lipo 2s 2500 mah with no problem. Work for a week for me.

[@CrapItWorked]

The empty LED hole on the RF board at 3:56 is interesting...

[@erajomppa]

Question concerning the LiFe batteries you love so. What is the lowest voltage that you should allow them to drop while flying? I mean what I should set as a low voltage warning? Iv been using them for some time and Iv been recharging them when the voltage got around 9.8V or so, but Iv seen that they can be discharged as low as 3V per cell (9V). forgive the somewhat off-topic question ;)

[@EpicNightCrawler]

I would not have though you could practically use that high resolution due to the amount of moment it would translate to on the transmitter sticks, ie 1024 res vs say 2048, would it really be noticed on the transmitter sticks?

[@britinozoz]

Greetings Bruce...can this TX just simply be used , as is .....or will it need to be hooked up to a PC for some reason ??

[@kenmcnaughton5882]

Hi Bruce, could you please tell me which board houses the sound producing area on the taranis plus. The reason i'm asking is because I have lost all sounds,, beeps and haptic activity. It could be that I did something to it when i was soldering the six pos switch on the back board. I am prepared to replace either of the boards. if necessary

[@MohitDewan]

Hi Bruce, Can we see this on the oscilloscope soon?

[@rayhenderson9661]

Any chance you could give a review of the FAI mode and how to use voice alerts on switches, Thanks

[@MKO2037]

True. For me it is a fit but I also like the LiFe in my 9x. I will just keep the std and have an LiFe on standby :). Must confess I am a bit of a fanboy of this radio/FrSky. But great and honest review. Thank you and keep up the excellent work!

[@mordyd1770]

Hi Bruce are these available for purchase as yet ?

[@paulwal222]

What is the manufacturer / model of the LCD?

[@DrunyaHimself]

Is the schematic for Taranis opensource?

[@xwojtassx]

Hello from Poland. Can You explain me how many channels are in this radio? 8,9 or 14? If 14 so that mean that the module is included in price (200$). Does the numbers of channels depends on module we have? Shortly: I'm looking for at least 10 channel radio. If this will fit, will I find 10 or more channel RX from FrSky?

[@gluino]

I accidentally flattened my LiFe Tx battery once, both my regular chargers refused to start charging it. I used a bench powersupply to slowly make up the voltage, over about 2 hours, then I let the regular charger finish it off. Seems ok so far.

[@RCllamadude]

wow, that was beautiful. i have never seen build quality this good before, even when repairing my friend's dx7s (which costs $100 more than this and is one of the better spektrum radios)! it wasn't zip-tied inside, the gimbals were shit compared to what you've just shown us, and it didn't even include flappy paddles! can't wait to see the next video, maybe if I show him this thing he'll stop going on about how "spektrum is the best radio manufacturer out there" which is just a lie anyway.

[@RobR386]

Can the sticks be changed to mode 2, throttle on the left stick?

[@Dur21]

Hi Bruce is Flysky and Frsky the same company?

[@Rchacker]

Looks like some sort of sound module on the right of the MCU. Perhaps that unpopulated chip is for a voice synthesiser. Future version perhaps.

[@aldenorabrantesfilho4086]

Where is the taranis part 3 video? oscilloscope test ????? thank you.

[@danyel9256]

Damn Bruce , you are fast with a screwdriver !!! :-) great vid as Always , thanks

[@sufysprojects2689]

can you record a comprehensive rewiew after having used the taranis for quite a long time?

[@ScotYin808]

Did you ever test the Taranis latency as you promised?

[@eversoaringhigher]

great video but what happened to part3? did you chicken out? i know, move took too much time but many would live to have your unbiased opinion especially if it changes our minds to buy. are you going to report on centering? put something out. too many have been waiting weeks for your results.

[@PopularWebz]

When is part 3 coming? I understand if you are busy but since there are later videos...

[@stupotmcdermote]

hi i brought a taranis x9d plus and it will not go into bind mode. the bind flashes but theres no chirping or noise coming from thr transmitter. any suggestions

[@johneh87]

But where can people buy this transmitter?

[@kevinsraydatme]

Would really like to know how you went with changing the antenna to SMA connector. And how it is done..

[@wordreet]

Argh! These are really well priced for a cheapskate like me! But I've started my RC flight career using a Hitec Optic5. Partly because of my cheapness, but also because I trust Hitec from my 30-ish years racing RC cars & buggies. (cheaply). So I currently have 5 Hitec receivers, and was looking at a transmitter upgrade. I'd love to have the Aurora 9 for my gliders, but it's £200+ while the Taranis is just £140. I know nothing about the tx modules, so can I use my Hitec rx'es with the Taranis?

[@vyoufinder]

I actually prefer the NiMH battery. In fact, I went out of my way to find a 2600 mAh NiMH battery using the same technology as the Eneloop Pro's for mine because I never worry about it being in the wrong state for storage or losing charge if I don't use it, or it exploding into flames while I'm away. Plus charging is convenient for me just using the supplied charger.

[@Stambo59]

Hi Bruce. Any chance you could do a video on buddy boxing one of these with a 9x. I currently have a 9x and have a Taranis on the way, in fact it should arrive tomorrow, and I have been teaching my son to fly a V949. Would be nice to give him the chance to get in the air properly instead of little hops. (He is only 5) Also, is it possible to give him only aileron/elevator control while I retain throttle and rudder?

[@2bSurfing]

Hey thanks HornbyFlyBoy, that's a bit better, I did a search & couldn't find Kneedrag, have you got a link :-)

[@Tonstar147]

What's R.R.P? If you mentioned it i've missed it..

[@iloverc]

keep up the great work sir!!

[@goriverman]

Thank you, I'm looking to buy one

[@Ricardo_Rooster_Gsg9]

Witch one is better? This Frsky or Aurora9?

[@one4stevo]

Dont turn it on.... Take it Apart.. Great video Bruce.