Radiomaster TX16s Setup • Complete Start to Finish Tutorial • [Beginners]

Radiomaster TX16s Setup - How to setup your new TX16s from rcvideoreviews... is a COMPLETE setup guide for the Radiomaster TX16s. In this video, I review system options of the radio including demonstrations of what the options do. I cover usage of the LUA tools menu, managing the tools displayed on that menu, SD Card navigation, hardware calibration, and much more.
If you want a detailed review of the system setup options of this radio, you've found the right video.
Here is the @UAV Tech video I referenced describing the ADC option in detail:
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[@longjammeriii3323]

This is the most thorough setup tutorial I've ever seen, thanks so much again, especially for an old newbie like i am, my best regards from Alan in the UK 😊😊👍👍

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I’m glad you found it helpful. Best, J

[@r.ccustomtruckingsydneyaus4632]

@@RCVideoReviews can u charge the controller with the usb cable provided . or what charge cable do i need to charge through the controller . thanks buddy . love your vids

[@RCVideoReviews]

​@@r.ccustomtruckingsydneyaus4632 You can charge the radio with the included USB-C. I've charged it from just about any USB charger I have laying around including Apple, Desktop, and a Laptop USB-C AC power supply. They all work.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Looks like I'm following in your footsteps Alan 👍

[@MrRandomlamer]

I just bought one of these radio and am a total noob so I was thinking I maybe bit off more then I could chew but these videos have basically changed that. Thank you so much !!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Very awesome to hear that. I'm glad they're helping you rein the radio in. It can be a little much at first, but once the light starts to go on, you'll find out you can do just about anything. Thanks for watching and the nice comment. J

[@bw162]

Great video and series. Very complete and well articulated. Anyone that thinks they didn’t learn anything is in denial.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thank you George! Appreciate the comment and glad you found the video useful.

[@WTJimmy]

Excellent beginners setup tutorial John. I’m a total newbie with this radio and OpenTX, but your teaching style work well for me. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with this radio and software! Jim

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome. This isn't exactly exhilarating content but I know if I read something and say, "I wonder what that means" I can't be the only one. Thanks for the comment, J

[@williamnale7835]

Very clearly produced. Clear voice, good pace and clear videography. Definitely subbed as I received my TX16X Blue Max today..

[@RCVideoReviews]

Welcome to the channel. Thanks for the kind comment.

[@WaynePilot]

I'm already a subscriber to the channel but still I want to say it again: you're probably the most beginner-friendly rc guy on KZbin. Great video! I can always learn something by watching your reviews/tutorials. Thank you👍

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad to hear it. Thanks for taking the time to write.

[@pricedempler]

This entire series is fantastic! Clear, organized information and excellent video work. Videos are logically broken down for easier consumption. For me as an old Heathkit/Futaba/HiTec/Spektrum guy I got into drones and this radio is so perfect! Lots to learn but with these videos, I am learning fast - I will be putting all of my planes (and drones) on this platform thanks to the lessons learned here. Thank you for this great work!!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Wow, thanks! Glad you've found the material useful. Thank you.

[@markstevens5442]

Just bought mine and it arrived today so I'll be having a good look through your videos to learn everything :)

[@RCVideoReviews]

Have fun. It’s a solid radio.

[@passinthru4328]

Hey Man, where were you when I first struggled to learn OpenTX on my Horus a couple of years ago?! Your voice and detailed, thorough and easy-to-understand explanation reminds me of the late great JC of Project Blue Falcon. He was the best. Please keep doing what you're doing because it's needed.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I actually did a number of OpenTx videos a couple of years ago but they never got any traction. This second round took though, so I built a good sized library and have move on the way. Appreciate the comment and welcome to the channel.

[@AviationAngler]

I was considering buying this and after watching this video I'm definitely getting this I love how user friendly and awesome this radio is thank you sir

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome. Enjoy.

[@andreaspap]

A big thanks for this great video. it helped me so much. and all the other video you made. i just got my TX16S and i was a little lost. i am new in the hobby and i needed your videos

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad I could help!

[@flyjets305]

WOW just subscribed. Not new to RC but thought it was time to make upgrade. I’ve been using flysky Tx & Rx they worked great and very simple and easy to use. I like the radiomaster because I can use my existing Rx’s. I wanted a couple extra channels and features but this thing will do every thing except land the plane (unless that’s in another tutorial 😊). I’m waiting for delivery of the radio so I wanted to get jump on figuring it out. I will check out all your videos. Excellent presentatiov

[@MrVasmikey]

This is actually more of OpenTx tutor than Radio type tutorial. Still great.

[@sleepingbearffg5008]

All a radio is Sticks...Gimbles.. open tx and Crossfire betaflight run the show... lol love Hobby

[@fredmorton4291]

Great video! I just got my Radiomaster yesterday and am now waiting on the battery that'll go in it. In the meantime, I'm watching as many tutorial videos as I can find. This is one of the best. Thanks for posting!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for the kind comment. Glad it's been helpful for you.

[@upperechelon3456]

This is a very thorough review of the Radiomaster. I found it most informative. Subscribed. Greetings from Florida. Thank you

[@RCVideoReviews]

Welcome aboard!

[@Obi1kanObi]

Thank you so much for this! This is like a full-on course/class on this. As a complete noob, I'm super intimidated by this hobby but really want to get in. I have no idea what I'm doing and no previous experience in anything even remotely (no pun intended) related to anything radio or FPV related. I'm following along very intently trying to keep up even though I don't understand any of the numbers, settings, frequencies, charts, words, terms, or what any of the jargon means but I'm super excited to do this and you're making it accessible for me by even having this! Even though I'm still early and confused I have no idea how anyone would navigate this without a video like this. Since I am hesitantly investing the limited money I have into this hobby I very much appreciate you putting this up!

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're very welcome. I have a pretty large library of OpenTx material, so just take your time and have fun with it. Don't be afraid to play with different settings on the radio. You can't hurt anything until you actually start to fly.

[@Obi1kanObi]

@@RCVideoReviews Awesome, I just subscribed and liked! Been watching videos and messing with it since I got it. Right now I've been stuck trying to find out why when calibrating the elevator won't go down under center when I bring the right stick down and it snaps to the top when I push it up. The ele only moves invertedly when I move the left throttle stick up and down and it never goes down past the center when I pull the right stick down. When the throttle is down at idle and right stick at the center the channels read like this: 02 Ele 46% 03 -100% and if I pull the left stick down it stays at 46% and when the throttle is at 0% the elevator stays at 0% and never goes under, it only snaps up to 66-100% or is none of this even a problem and that is exactly how it's supposed to work?

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@Obi1kanObi Are you sure you have mode 2 set on the bottom of the system page?

[@OVERKILLFPV]

Video extremely informative. Will be saving in library when my radio comes in.😁

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad it was helpful! In case you didn't know, I've added these tutorial videos to playlists organized by skill level: Beginners kzbin.info/aero/PLy3TC1ILJYTjqDXFB84oXVWZG14zyMYYt Intermediate/Advanced: kzbin.info/aero/PLy3TC1ILJYThzwReZComrM-LFTa2wfiUW Hope that helps...

[@seattleitefpv]

Thank you! I just got a TX16s MAX and I found this tutorial very useful. Loved the bloopers at the end as well ;). You got a new subscriber!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for the sub and welcome to the channel.

[@iancurry8504]

Fantastic series of tutorials! Thank you for doing them.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're very welcome!

[@oliverpolden]

I used to think my DX8 was quite advanced, now I see this, it seems like it's from back in the stone-ages!

[@RCVideoReviews]

OpenTx is a very capable platform. I still learn new things on a regular basis.

[@RosscoStixFpV]

I think this radio will be a perfect upgrade from my QX7

[@thomasallan8113]

Had little problem following thou there were a few screens slightly different maybe because I have no planes yet. Wonderful video

[@moayed70]

Perfect instruction in details. love that as a newbie. Thanks. Subscribed and liked. Amir from Sydney.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks and welcome. Glad it helped.

[@bremsen159]

what a great vid!! the temp is good , clear talk, good soun, good explaining, good visuals.. subscribed!! thx

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Chris-xt7rs]

Thanks so much ! Now I need to watch all of your stuff. Subscribed.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Awesome, thank you! You’ll be able to binge watch for a while ;)

[@pnaty97]

Thanks for a nice clear walkthrough 👍

[@RCVideoReviews]

No problem 👍

[@BigSmileNow2010]

Finally someone who is explaning everything !!!! thxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome! Glad the video is helpful for you. J

[@megakillyt4549]

Love you bro you are still making vids, one day you will become a successful youtuber

[@mjrteks]

I have followed and subscribed to the channel, to learn how to use the Radiomaster TX16S and it is effectively the most enlightening that I found. Congratulations to the channel and keep it up. I bought a radio like this, although I haven't received it yet (Black friday), but one question I wanted to clarify is the following: On Radio Setup the Default channel order that is in AETR, if you change to any other such as TAER, everything will be fine or there will be a problem, as it says in the manual : "Because the channel input order of the built-in multi-protocol transmitting module of the RadioMaster TX16S remote control is AETR, in the Default channel order option, be sure to select the AETR order '" Therefore, I don't see the interest in having more options besides the ATER option if there may be any problems in the future Thank you and my best regards from Portugal.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad to have you. Thanks for joining.

[@joelyfpv7075]

Such a good controller

[@RCVideoReviews]

Agreed.

[@graywoulf]

Most awesome rundown on the setup features of this great radio!! Thank you very much as I just ordered one today. I subbed as well. 👍👍😊

[@RCVideoReviews]

Welcome aboard! I have all of the tutorial videos organized into playlists to make them easy to find: Beginner Topics kzbin.info/aero/PLy3TC1ILJYTjqDXFB84oXVWZG14zyMYYt Intermediate and Advanced Topics kzbin.info/aero/PLy3TC1ILJYThzwReZComrM-LFTa2wfiUW Have fun with your TX16s, it's a really good radio.

[@hawkskyflier]

BLOOPERS!!!! The world loves bloopers... HAHAHA!! Thanks for sharing, great teaching video, Thanks a ton!!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DavidReynolds-kr6yh]

Definitely love the stuffups at the end, very funny.

[@RCVideoReviews]

It's comical sometimes how the mind knows what to say but the mouth disagrees. Glad you enjoy them.

[@TheRealOzWookiee]

Hey man, new RC Flyer here and love you videos.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad you like them. Make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you know when new videos land. Welcome to the channel!

[@canadiandronepilot7535]

Brilliant ! Glad I found your channel - Subscribed 🇨🇦👍

[@RCVideoReviews]

I'm glad you found it too! Welcome to the channel.

[@andriy1000]

Thank you for the comprehensive manual

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome.

[@davidb2371]

Great tutorials, thank you. subscribed

[@RCVideoReviews]

Awesome, thank you!

[@terryspence8567]

Thanks for an excellent tutorial it really helps. Clear an concise explanations I look forward to watching the videos in the series. Seasons greetings from Yorkshire England.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're very welcome! Happy New Year. Thanks for watching.

[@softstart100]

Thanks again; why I messed my controller up shorted the main board when charging some how and ordered and replaced it. Then I went to set everything up and the sdcard was corrupted. Ok now all is good so I just started swallowed my pride and started over again including backing up all my data on this TX16s. Always leaning something. Thanks again.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad to help. Hopefully your issues are in the rearview mirror now.

[@missiletm]

Excellent content. You do a great job explaining everything. Subbed! 👍

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks and welcome to the channel.

[@660402foil]

OK, very helpful, Super, Thanks!

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome!

[@erad05]

thank you so much for demonstrating and explaining. At least I'm able to configure my Jumper T18 which is very similar.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome. All of the OpenTx videos I have using the TX16s as the demo unit will also apply to the Jumper T18. From a software standpoint, these two radios are identical.

[@sleepingbearffg5008]

Thanks learned a few things myself. Good job👍👍👊👊

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for commenting and watching.

[@williamdunn268]

Thank you so much for this video. Great help and well done.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@robertwioch3691]

Hi! Very good Information on the radio. This is Robert Wioch. I will give you always a Thumps up. you are the best out there. AAAAAAAAAA++++++++++ :))

[@RCVideoReviews]

Wow, thanks

[@davidgrubb354]

Loved this video for future reference, but I'm stuck after working with Velocidrone and RadioMaster TX16S support staff trying to get them talking to each other and just have the transmitter act as a joystick controller for the Velocidrone SIM. We have failed after a week of trying this and that and the time it takes for them to respond to me and me to them is killing us as far as efficiency. Other words, we wasting a ton of time on a simple thing. I felt like someone else had to have experienced this same issue so I've found KZbin to be a valuable resource at times. I thought I nail it when I saw your video. But it never discussed using the transmitter as a joystick other than how to put it in Joystick Mode. We can of knew that one. I was wondering if you could make or direct me to a video you've already made on just the basics of how to unbox it, how to connect it to your Windows 10 or higher PC and including maybe one of the most popular simulators made by Velocidrone out there that most racing pilots are using to practice and get started with. I was told I may need 100 hours of SIM time before I should go buy a real drone. True or Not? Don't know. But I just can't seemed to get started. I feel like we all are missing something very simple and just have not figured out what yet.... Please help or send me to someone who can? And I am willing to pay for consultation.....up to a point... LOL

[@ludwigvanzappa9548]

Dude , you're good at teaching! Thank you so much!

[@RCVideoReviews]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching.

[@warbuzzard7167]

More super-helpful content from RC Video Reviews!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad you think so!

[@leong5527]

Great tutorial, very helpful, Thanks!

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome!

[@peterjensen3162]

Great tutorial, love your calmness and voice. Radiomaster ordered and you got a new subscriber.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Welcome to the channel Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy your new radio.

[@GTARC_au]

Nice work mate. Watched the lot! Great help. 👊🍻👍🌟🏅

[@RCVideoReviews]

Well...now you know all [almost] my secrets. Glad they helped. J

[@michey7822]

Thanks! I got mine today and this is just helpful

[@RCVideoReviews]

Very glad to help.

[@standardman6535]

it's 2am, I think it's time I stop watching tutorials on how to use OpenTX 😂

[@RCVideoReviews]

I've been using these radios for about 7 years now and I still learn new things on a regular basis. Enjoy the journey.

[@nickrich710]

I just brought the radiomaster tx16s I have a cinewhoop coming in tomorrow trying to learn how to set it up for the first time with the radiomaster t16 s

[@RCVideoReviews]

You should check into our discord: discord.gg/jSFTASU Plenty of people there who can help if you need it.

[@nickrich710]

Thank you

[@nnsense]

You're right, subscribed :D

[@RCVideoReviews]

Welcome aboard!

[@MichaelRogersJesusrules]

And again i loved it .bit outdated now but still kinda works great .now i feel like i have a new radio again .Thank you! oh i know you dont do drones .you might but i never seen you with one. any chance you could do a full setup for a fpv drone or a friend to do one or send me to a url/youtrube site so i can watch, as im always messin things up im ok building just the radio in depth . as i have short term memory and rely on these videos a lot ,if not its ok i will work it out somehow :) thanx i have the tx16s with happymodel ES24TX pro adapter on the back :) and hdzero goggles with analog and um walksnail adapter so im kinda good with anytrhing not DJI.. i realy appreceate your work and anyones that helps you as i would not be doing this without you and a few others (your definatly my radio Man) finally got rid of then scripts i never used woohoo

[@katyelvissilva5997]

Very good video!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thank you very much!

[@saunoraprom522]

Thanks for the clear Tutorial. Is it possible to give another tutorial on how to setup two Radiomater TX16s to bin with one Receiver? Thank you again

[@RCVideoReviews]

I discuss it in this video briefly: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5Kok6Fvh5uEfcU As far as I know, there is only one way to do it: 1) Get the source code for the multi protocol module. 2) Edit the source code and key in your own global unique identifier. 3) Compile that source code and flash both radios with it.

[@clintonponcejr9728]

Thanks!

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome and thank you for hitting the tip jar! Appreciate it.

[@anthonyzanze5946]

The touch screen? Hmmm ive had to use mine on the nirvana and what a pain in the arse! Thank god we will have the choice off touch and buttons with radio master, the nirvana really needed that.

[@RCVideoReviews]

The Edge team is aware of the NV14 issues and they're working on making it better, but I did agree. I tried touch on the NV14 and it was a challenge.

[@RamGen1]

Excellent tutorial. SUBBED.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Welcome!

[@TWISTEDSTRINGS69]

FREAKIN EXCELLENT !

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thank you.

[@anthonyeden931]

Strange that GregE and TxFlyer both reported, in their posts below, the same issue as I experienced with SB when carrying out the Switch Test . A reboot cured the problem.

[@thedwighty]

Great video! Very informative.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thank you!

[@leonardcooper99]

Great explanation. I am a subscriber! I am a Newby to Rc model flying (and building) in New Zealand. I have bought a Microaces DH.2 model in the building phase. I have the Radiomaster TX16s and had the Spectrum micro-receiver package supplied. When I try to bind, the seperate servos work, but nothing I do will got the motor to work. Another identical micro-receiver gives the same result. I know the motor works, because I have attached it to another Spectrum micro-receiver (a larger version with servos integrated). I have contacted Microaces models for help. Other than sending me a new receiver, they were unable to provide an explanation. They have no experience with the Radiomaster TX16s. I'm unable to complete the model until I get this problem solved. I do have Spectrum based models already bound to this transmitter. The Champ, UMX Turbo Timber are two examples. I would be grateful to you or any viewer that has encountered this issue and solved it, or just knows from experience, what I'm doing wrong. As a Newby, any explanation of corrective action, would necessarily need to be step by step basic. Hope you can help. I'm very keen to get my little indoor model flying.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Ok, if you have two different receivers that are bound and you know they're bound because the servos operate but neither of them operate the motor, your problem must like in your model setup somewhere. I would suggest learning to use your channel monitor. From the model screen press the MODEL button, then press it again. From there, operate your throttle. You should see both MIX and OUTPUT lines move. If they both move then you need to make sure your ESC is connected to the channel that is moving. It's highly unlikely you have a problem with the radio or the receiver.

[@leonardcooper99]

@@RCVideoReviews So sorry about the very late reply. For some reason my email replies have been sent to an old email gmail address. I couldn't work out how I was emailing people using my standard email address and not getting replies. I had a second address as one of my 'security settings,' fail-safe, whatever and recently I have found replies to mail sent from my main address seem to be routed to my 'other' email address. Go figure! Thanks for the reply. The issue was fixed by another Club member.

[@MrPolymers]

Nice job! I'm a 107 certified Drone pilot and just received my new Eachine's version of the TX16S. Wow, it's very confusing to me coming from a Jumper T8SG. The problem I'm having is transferring the models from the old Jumper T8SG as it's not indicated on the open TX companion 2.3....

[@RCVideoReviews]

I'm not familiar with that radio. Does it use OpenTx? Have you tried just flashing EdgeTX? Make sure you back up your data first.

[@randylewis5199]

Finally got subscribed, sorry it took so long. I think I have viewed most of your videos and they have helped tremendously. I am trying to get my neighbors radio to show the throttle icon on the input page but it will not do it, it only shows 3 dashes in place of the icon. Cant figure it out, tried to find that in you videos but no go. Any help would be appreciated. Keep up the good work.

[@RCVideoReviews]

What happens if you create a new model and exit out of the wizard? Do you still see an issue?

[@randylewis5199]

I have created 3 models I believe and it is always like that. Not sure what he did when he got the radio to cause this. I even updated the firmware and SD card but no luck. I have sent a question to Radiomaster to see what they say but not sure how responsive they are. I do appreciate your quick response, Thanks

[@overfly_pt]

Thanks for help 👍👌🙏

[@RCVideoReviews]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@tariqyounus3880]

Oh man you did a great job or made best detail video . I bought this radio , and a lot from this video. Need you guide line . In my radio , edge tx version installed , Pls tell me edge tx version is good or open tx version is good ?? Hope u give better way .

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for watching. I've switched all of my radios to EdgeTX. Here is a playlist of EdgeTX videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLy3TC1ILJYTi_r8rRrgLmpJ17WGEZ4lYo

[@tariqyounus3880]

@@RCVideoReviews thanks for guide line . How to set Delta wing setting in this radio ? How to find all store model list ? Pls inform

[@tariqyounus3880]

Also which latest version of edge tx you are using ? And what sort of trouble shooting I can face ,? Mean some basic problems

[@JeSSTeR81]

So nice walkthrough, but I am brand new to flying… have had old school rc cars of every type! How did you get crossfire configure on there? Ordered the Cinnabot 3.0 with crossfire and have the radio master crossfire module in route… trying to get things dialed in so I can be ready to fly, but I’m unsure where to start

[@gazzabyerun8152]

Nice video, newbie old timer to rc, i find it overwhelming when it comes to open TX but hopefully it will sink in the brain bucket!! After watching you're other video's came across this one, I am a RTF guy but i want to learn on open TX and get a radio master radio so i can start getting better rc planes, not many choices for RTF planes! Do you have a video showing how to program and bind a plane from start to finish? Thank you very much, Semper Fi!

[@RCVideoReviews]

The Radiomaster TX16s comes with a multi-protocol module which lets you bind with all kinds of different receivers. I do not have a video showing how to bind with every receiver out there, but I have done a number of videos showing how to bind with some compatible receivers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/poXCYmyGi62Hqbc kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJfbnqpjYpZ1qMk

[@gazzabyerun8152]

@@RCVideoReviews Awesome, thank you for pointing me in the right direction! Semper Fi

[@JRIVERA1124]

Need help on flysky i10 -fsi10 radio control, can you help me how to setup my frist time

[@kkrekula]

Thanks for your great content! I am revisiting RC after many years as technology seems to have reached another level! One thing I wonder about is: Why to people tear out their batteries from the plane and check the voltage from their smart planes when this info is already available in the telemetry?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Not all planes have flight pack telemetry--most don't. Don't confuse flight pack voltage with voltage fed to the Rx which is usually available via A2 or A1. That is a reduced value--usually 5v from the BEC, but it is not an indicator of flight pack voltage.

[@kkrekula]

@@RCVideoReviews Aha, well I just managed to get the smart telemetry from my Horizon Timber plane (by using DSMX instead of the DSM protocol) into my EdgeTX radio and see the individual cell voltages are there.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Perfect. You can do a lot when you know flight pack voltage. You should check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2bWaK14ZbN3ebM I uses this whenever my setup gives me flight pack voltage.

[@duschiavon]

John, I have 2 questions for you buddy: 1st - subtrims - There's a pyramid and a = sign. Whats the difference and which one should I leave. 2nd - If I install a external 900mhz module like the frsky R9M, can this radio transmit in 2.4ghz and 900mhz at the same time? Thank you

[@RCVideoReviews]

1) Use the delta symbol. This is from the Taranis Manual: "If the subtrim behaviour is left in a linear mode then the subtrim acts just like holding the joystick that amount to one side of centre. But since the joystick still begins from its physical centre, if you continue to move the stick to its limit on that side, then the signal to the servo will max out before the stick does. If you move the stick to the opposite side, the stick stops before the servo signal reaches its maximum. To the trimmed side, you still have the full 100% signal available but it arrives earlier. To the side away from the trim, you have less than 100% signal available to the servo by the amount of the trim given to the other side. Thus the addition of subtrim in a linear manner causes you to lose a little something on both sides of the stick. The final field to the far right of each line is called sub-trim mode and shows a default “Δ” symbol on the transmitter. This mode selection “ramps down” the stick-to-servo sensitivity and extends servo travel as necessary to cause both the stick and servo to max out together at the limiting values on both sides of the adjusted starting point. This default works well for simple set ups, i.e., multiple servos driven by a Y-cable or no mixes of other channels with this control channel. The variable stick-to-servo sensitivity can cause unexpected effects where mixes and curves are employed in the channel, so the “=“ alternative choice is available to retain the linear relationship at the expense of the trade-offs described above for trim and sub-trim." 2) Yes. You simply enable both RF modules in the model setup. I've never setup a dual TX model before so I'm not exactly sure how it will work, but I'm sure you'll have to assign each TX a range of channels. i.e. Ch 1-8 TxA, Ch 9-16 TxB.

[@duschiavon]

RC Video Reviews thank you so much for the explanation. I was talking to someone in Europe and he is using 900mhz/2.4ghz on his plane. Dual FrSky 8ch rx ( 1-16ch) and one 900mhz. All connected with sbus. So he is transmitting both frequencies at the same time (redundancy). Which makes this system and also our radio of choice (tx16s or any other frsky ) as good as Jeti radios ( cheaper too ). Very interesting 🤔.

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@duschiavon Modern tech right? Thanks for sharing the info...

[@duschiavon]

RC Video Reviews no. Actually it’s a guy that I’ve found on a Facebook community with a pic of an EF 30cc plane and a Horus 10 radio. I message him asking how is the gas plane/cdi with frsky, etc.

[@budnanc509]

This old brain is trying to get my quad "Inductrux" into the 16s without any luck. I found a printout of the quad Horizon Hobby BLH8516 FPV pro manual. Every time a set it up something does not work. Each time is something else.... How do you see it being done? Thanks for any help. Continued success.I have it bound, armed, 1 flight mode. It still way far from where it should when properly setup in the radio. It flys, some control, no hover or change in flight modes. Looking forward to hearing from you and your instruction.

[@Flippiedeflap]

That play delay feature is a basic SW debounce on an input. It's very common to implement on any input of a processor, especially mechanical switches as these litterally bounce a couple of times upon switching. To us humans it's indetectible, but these electronics pick them up very easily, as they can scan them a couple of hundred thousand times a second, or even millions of times a second.

[@petercane6376]

I have just bought this tx and I love it although it will take me time to learn all these terms. It is assumed that I know what Haptic, ttl , rssi and so on means! I feel quite stupid as I just dont know. I got 80% of what you said and it was a very informative video and a biv thanks. Question...is there a website or link you can give me that explains all these terms please?

[@goldenthepot6361]

yes very clear thanks.is there a video to set up aux switches in betaflight?

[@SultanAlawad]

Thanks a lot.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You’re welcome.

[@ThePlanefixr]

"I'll Never Fly Gas..." LOLZ

[@supwicha1]

Just left Spectrum for a TX16s Max and your videos have been very helpful. Is it possible to have the radio call out the model altitude value periodically during flight (this is not plane, not quad). Thanks!!

[@RCVideoReviews]

If you can get the telemetry data into the radio, you can generally have the radio call it out. You'll need a sensor capable of giving you altitude via telemetry though.

[@supwicha1]

@@RCVideoReviews my receiver (AR637T) has it built in. I have a widget on one of the pages showing altitude. Just not sure how to get the Tx16s to do the call out.

[@anthonyeden931]

At the 7 minute mark on this video there is a comment about a "Volume Knob". How do I set up my TX16S so that S1 is a "Volume Knob"? I seem to recall that S2 can be set up as a "Screen Brightness" knob. It would be great to learn how this can be done!

[@anthonyeden931]

Found it in the "OPENTX SNIPPETS". What a treasure trove this collection of videos is proving to be.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Make yourself at home. There's a lot of OpenTx material here.

[@AhmadFPV]

Hello, thanks for the detailed review. Do you thing dji controller (V1) is safer in term of flyaway as connection not pids. For example, if the throttle not 0% does the quad start? As a general question, is Crossfire safe as dji fpv RC? Thanks man

[@robertkibbey1065]

I have a sail plane with spoilers. I am able to operate the spoilers by a 3-position switch. My rudder and elevators are operated on my right hand stick. I'd like to operate the spoilers for yaw control on my left hand stick. My RX is set up with rudder in ch 1, Elev. in ch 2, ESC in ch 3, left spoiler in ch 5, and right spoiler in ch 6. Thank you

[@RCVideoReviews]

You can use inputs to map any physical control you have to a label. From there, the label can be attached to any channel in the mixer. You should check out some of the videos I've done on Inputs and Mixes.

[@kawasakizx14jomamamoto57]

I have watched a lot of your videos on the radio master tx16s. Have you ever done a video on setting up talerons? I am trying to set up a freewing 90mm f22 with tailerons. There is guy on you tube that has done this with a spectrum ix20 transmitter and I am trying to emulate his radio with my radio master tx16s.

[@RCVideoReviews]

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[@6489532ab]

Its all about the firmware. If you can afford Spektrum , then you should buy Spektrum, if not buy the Radiomaster. If you want the multi - modulation thing then go for Radiomaster as well. If a single well executed RF modulation is what you want then Spektrum is hard to beat.

[@RCVideoReviews]

That's ridiculous. I can afford Spektrum and if you GAVE me one I would put it in a blender and stick with my Radiomaster. EdgeTX on this hardware is an easy call over Spektrum.

[@elikjacobson7544]

Hi, great videos !, can you please help/refer me how to bind the tx16s to frsky rx8r pro reciver ?

[@RCVideoReviews]

What's the problem? It should work in FrSky D16 or FrSkyX D16 depending on your firmware in the Rx. FRSKYX - 15 Models: FrSky v1.xxx receivers X4R, X6R and X8R. Protocol also known as D16 v1 FCC/LBT. FRSKYX2 - 64 Same as FrskyX but for D16 v2.1.0 FCC/LBT.

[@captaindronieversefpv]

What battery are you using ? What should i take for the battery range if i use 2 battery 3,7v ? Thanks

[@BikingVikingHH]

Wow. to the point. no clutter etc. im already so goddammed fustrated when Im doing this shit the last thing i need is to watch a video where some guy mumbles and studders his was through an incohierant rembling about something I dont need. you really have a polished product here. thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you !

[@RCVideoReviews]

Well! Thanks for taking the time to write and I'm very glad to know this was on point for you. J

[@BikingVikingHH]

@@RCVideoReviews next time Ill take the time to proofread. im using the tv remote keyboard lol

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@BikingVikingHH No worries. No grammar police here--all good.

[@edwardredmond1855]

Great video!! ( watch it 4 times and still lost) you did not cover "MAX BAUD" setting plus my Radiomaster TX16S has "Analog Keys" not switches! I think this radio is is above my pay grade, use to 4 channel radio.

[@RCVideoReviews]

@21:27 I said there's an option for debugging analogs. You don't have analog keys, and I didn't say analog switches. The analog components are your sticks, sliders, and pots. There is an option next to "analogs" called "switches" and that is to verify switches, but it has nothing to do with the analog devices. @22:00 I said you can "debug your switches". I didn't cover max baud because I'm not aware of any devices capable of utilizing the UART interfaces on the bottom of the radio, so it made sense to skip that. But if you must know, the UARTS on the bottom are serial interfaces which require specification of the communication bitrate between the radio and the device. The baud rates establishes the max rate. For most serial devices I've used in my life, that max is 115,200.

[@larryburrough7678]

I bought the 4in1 version with open tx. How do I get it on my controller. When I go to setting mine don't show what yours did

[@carloujosephtorres2647]

After I bind a receiver, the radio does not chirp. Do you know how to fix this?

[@diazg4468]

Absolute enriching! Thanks for the tutorial. It helped me loads. I’m trying set up my governor in the TX16S, how do I assign a GOV channel? I’m using Microbeast Plus and CH 8 is for GOV. Appreciate your guidance.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I haven't used a microbeast so I don't know exactly how to help. What I can say is the mixer is what maps the channel numbers to the receiver. So if you need something on channel 8 you put the device on channel 8 in the mixer.

[@bobglover100]

Thanks for your excellent video. I have a problem in that failsafe mode is missing from the set up screen on my Radiomaster tx16s. I would be most grateful for your advice. Best Regards Bob

[@RCVideoReviews]

What receiver are you using?

[@bobglover100]

@@RCVideoReviews Thanks for your quick reply. I have only used assan & radiomasterR86C receivers. The R86C is being used with aZOHD controller. I wiil be using Hitec optima receivers in the future. Best regards Bob

[@claudeladow2334]

How about set up on a 3 channel fixed wing. To ensure we get rudder on right stick in mode 2 using wizard.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Simply assign the aileron input to the rudder servo channel in the mixer. Done.

[@fastbow9]

Horrible experience with my TX16s, between flights I the transmitter seem a little different but just switched it off. Hour or so later I turned it on and it on and the screen flickered. It was not on the model i was flying and giving high throttle alarm! long story short. It had reset and SWITCHED FROM THROTTLE ON THE LEFT TO THROTTLE ON THE RIGHT! All Special functions are gone I had S1 for volume and S2 for screen brightness both deleted and when I try to reprogram them S1and S2 are not avaliable on the system! I been in the hobby since 1968 still have my first transmitter and everyone since,I sold my Kraft Signature Series a few years ago ! This is the only transmitter I like as much as the Kraft Signature! But I think Im going to throw it in the trash! I have never had a failure with any till now and cant tell you how bad I felt when it sunk in what had happen! I left a note to the support folks! but not much they can say to make me feel better about it! Just wondering if anyone heard of anything like this!

[@Rip1Outdoors]

Subbed and thumbed thanks

[@RCVideoReviews]

Welcome to the club :)

[@thomasallan8113]

You have finally convinced me to switch to radio master. All my receivers are Spektrum (BNF Eflite planes) or Lemon with stab, or an Admiral or two with stab. I assume that the link here to Amazon herein gets you the small commission. I am not sure which TX16S but I do want the better gimbals. Would the TX16S MKII V4 be a good choice? I see I also need a separate battery so my cost would be ~$255 less than my 3 yr old NX6. Any thoughts?

[@RCVideoReviews]

MKII with v4 gimbals is a solid choice. The AG01's are also very good.

[@thomasallan8113]

@@RCVideoReviews Got the MarkII W/V4 gimbals, now have to start watching ur instruction videos while waiting for it t o arrive.

[@SnoMoJoe1]

I normally fly fixed wing, and I have experimented with FPV in a glider. Recently, I have taken an interest in race and freestyle quads, so I purchased a TX16S, and a TinyHawk2. I plan on using this radio for both quads and fixed wing. I really like the multi-protocol feature of it. It will allow me to go from many transmitters to just a couple. I have a question about how well does this radio work as a radio? In other words, how does it compare to more expensive name brands when it comes to range, control surface centering, smooth control movement, link stability, and other aspects of actually controlling the model. There is no question about how good the model setup in this Tx is, and how much fine tuning can be done. I find numerous videos on how to do this. You series is one of the best, but I haven't found anyone talking about how well this radio works at the field when it is actually controlling the model. I use Flysky on a number of my models, and when i have changed a few of them over to Spek, I found a noticeable improvement in how they flew. So... Out at the field, when the model is in the air, how well does the TX16S stack up to the job of actually controlling the model? Thanks for your video series on this Tx. they are very helpful.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Excellent questions, I'll do my best: Range - At least as good as my eyesight. The radio will outfly what I can see with standard receivers. I've never done an actual range test, but I have no concerns flying LOS. That's the best answer I can give. Centering - The channel monitor and the debug screen show physical movement and pulse output. Mine locks on center--well perfectly. On my older TX16s I upgraded to Futaba Heavy Duty springs from Amain. So I believe the mechanical aspects are as good as I could ask them to be. Resolution - I have no basis for comparison but the I see fluid surface movement as long as I don't have a crazy expo/weights setup or a wonky mechanical setup on the arm/horns. I'm not an F3A pilot, although I have a couple of F3A planes and have had a good time practicing F3A maneuvers using the TX16s and have no complaints. You've asked good and fair questions. I appreciate people like you who want to dig in but in a responsible way. My weakness here is basis for comparison. All I can say is I'm an experienced RC pilot and I wouldn't give up my TX16s for any other radio. I hope this information helps.

[@SnoMoJoe1]

@@RCVideoReviews Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. It sounds to me like you are happy with the performance of the TX16S as a radio. All of this state of the art programmability is great, but if the Tx doesn't fly the model well, it doesn't mean a thing. I know this because I tried a couple of FS-i10s and they were terrible radios. I am not a F3A pilot either, but I do appreciate the controllability of a good radio. Based on your feedback, I feel that this is going to be a good radio, and I look forward to learning its functions and programming. I got the TX16S to fly mini race quads on FrSky and other protocols, but I also hope to move a lot of my models to it and reduce the number of transmitters I need to take to the field with me. I literally keep a spread sheet posted on the wall so that I know which transmitters to take, given the models I am flying that day. I have over 70 models to choose from....yes....I said 70, I know this because my wife counted them all and told me so. They are spread across several different transmitters, and, with the help of the multi-protocal, I would like to consolidate that. This is not just a hobby....It's an obsession...Lol. Thanks again for your tutorials, you have done a great job with them.

[@kevbarry7453]

I can't find an instruction in the manual as to how to charge the battery. I have the lead and can find the Radio's charging port. There are lots of instructions telling you what not to do but nothing telling you what to do. Can it plug into any USB power supply, like your mobile phone charger or any PC port? Should the radio be off or on? Pretty basic instruction that should be supplied with the radio methinks. I don't want to damage it. Thanks Kev.

[@RCVideoReviews]

The radio has a charge control circuit. Just feed it from a USB-C cable. Doesn’t matter if it’s on or off but it will charge slower if it’s on.

[@kevbarry7453]

@@RCVideoReviews Thanks I have it plugged into my desktop and on charge now, the radio is off. The on button has a green light on. Will it change colour when it is fully charged. I would have thought green was fully charged. My radio is the max version.

[@kevbarry7453]

@@RCVideoReviews It seems the green light goes out when fully charged. It's not logical to me.....it should be flashing red while charging and green when done. Maybe you can suggest that. Thanks for your help. The video is great, I feel more confident now about tackling some of the settings. Cheers Kev.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Green goes off when it’s charged. Some people have reported blinking green but mine just goes off.

[@kevbarry7453]

@@RCVideoReviews I have put a ticket in to Radiomaster support to look at the charging set up. Cheers Kev.