Setting up FrSky Archer SRx stabilised Receivers

[@thomaswormsley8942]

You are my hero. I've set up SXR rxs before and didn't have a problem. The R9 STAB however would not operate the servos until a self check was done while moving the sticks. Your short comment about moving the sticks while the blue light blinks made all the difference although I needed to move the sticks while the light was solid. FWI, this was using the LUA scripts on the X20HD. Thanks and please continue making these great videos.

[@MrD]

Awesome. I’m glad the video helped 👍🏻

[@bilbag911]

Without this video, I would be insane by now! But instead, I am happily flying my AC. Thanks for your work...

[@randalldavis2116]

Thanks for your tutorial vids.Thanks for all your hard work also . The manual can be a little bit confusing your videos made it a lot easier for me to understand this stuff especially coming from an old guy who doesn't do computers.Thanks again.

[@MrD]

Thanks Randall, I’m glad the video is helpful. I know what you mean about the manuals. But for me, I’m more a visual person too. So seeing how something works gives me more value than reading about how to do it.

[@toddkoffler5681]

Thank you for posting this video. I was kinda stuck with programming my X20s with the SR10Pro receiver. I watched your video a few times and finally understood how it works. Thanks again for your time to do this and to share it with us!

[@MrD]

Thanks Todd, I'm glad the video helped. Hope you have many great flights 👍

[@bobbylana]

Thank you for helping me to get the SR8 Pro to get in self-check mode! Could not get it to work until I changed the Switch middle detect delay from 100ms to 0ms and it worked! your awesome man, let me buy you a cup of coffee...

[@MrD]

No problem Bobby. I’m glad it’s all working for you. Thanks for the coffee 👍🏻

[@aaronveale6402]

Thanks man I fought an archer Sr8 last night and realized I had no clue what I was doing. Gonna try again tonight armed with your video.

[@MrD]

No worries Aaron. They’re easy enough to set up once you’ve seen it through.

[@aaronveale6402]

Followed your tutorial and everything worked as it should, subscribed. Thanks again.

[@darthflyer3427]

Best Ethos/Archer Videos I have seen to date.

[@MrD]

Thank you. I really appreciate that. I'm glad the video is helpful.

[@garrykraemer8993]

Mr.D. At 14:00 you state "if the RX goes right the rudder should go right"! I do believe you are incorrect! If the A/C nose is moving right and I add additional rudder, that control input will NOT correct the nose position. The gyro should be inserting an 'opposite' control input, just like your aileron explanation. I have over 5k flying hours in the big heavy bombers (B-52G/H). I was in the aircrew that flew a "G" model at the Mildenhall AFB airshow in 1986. Best Regards.

[@hal2800]

Great video. I watched it to better understand whether I should try out FrSky & ETHOS and buy an X20s or not, especially with regards to gyro receivers. This video made it quite clear to me that configuring a stabilized plane using ETHOS UI & ACCESS receivers shouldn't pose any issue for an experienced RC guy used to one of the big old brands of RC equipment. Thumps up!

[@MrD]

Thanks Hal. Yes, the setup is pretty straightforward. Especially with the configuration tools built in to ETHOS.

[@johnarmarego8940]

Very good presentation. I could not get my RX8 to work. The tip you gave regarding the switch toggle delay was the problem.. I would have never found that in a month of Sundays. Absolutely fantastic tutorial. You are Mr A+++ not Mr D.. love the videos. Keep going love Ethos and FRSKY product they can just be a little tricky to set up. and yet so simple....

[@MrD]

Thanks John. They can be a little tricky in the beginning. But once you get used to how everything works, it's all pretty familiar. Yes, the switch delay caused me problems too. Tried everything, twice. I the end I reached out to my contact at FrSky, who is excellent. He told me to try that, and that solved it. But, that information couldn't be found anywhere, so I included it in the video. I'm sure that has caught out quite a few people.

[@kf4293]

Fascinating. I'm running a Taranis x9d and Archer SR6 that I'm in the process of figuring out. It's kinda like drinking from a fire hydrant. 😂

[@MrD]

Yeah, there’s a lot of information that’s for sure. I hope the video at least turns the hydrant down a bit 👍🏻

[@kennyirish5021]

Thanks Big D for your insight with Ethos because before your videos I wasn't sure if I wanted to even try to learn how to fly. You have given me the confidence man. After I get my grubby hands on the Ethos and a sim look out world hahaha

[@antlerhanger]

Thanks so much for the FANTASTIC video . I was having trouble with the r9 stab.. They have moved the self check to the sxr setup instead of the switch . At least as far as I can tell

[@MrD]

Yes, self check is on the SxR too. However, there are issues with the new tool on some older receivers. I'm waiting for that to be fixed before bringing out an update.

[@roborrock7945]

I got 3 new SR8 Pro's out into planes this weekend, all three alerted on critical RSSI and VFR and went in and out of failsafe at about 5 meters away in range test mode.

[@edwerner8371]

Super, just what I was looking for and has saved me from the manual torture.

[@MrD]

No problem Ed. Glad it helped.

[@flyboywbl]

Thanks so much! Huge help. I could not get it into self check. It was that pesky switch delay. I would of never figured that out!

[@MrD]

No problem. Glad I could help.

[@randalldavis2116]

Thanks much for this video .It was very easy to fallow only stopping alot because this is all new to me.I can finally not be stressed out . I read that manual so many times and I don't know where you came up with this although the words mentioned in the manual about a lot of things that I had to do that you showed on the video but not they didn't explain it in a order but again thanks man. Still trying to figure that rb30 out

[@MrD]

Awesome Randall. I'm glad it helped. The manual isn't the best for the SRx, or the older SxR receivers. Some of the snagging parts aren't even mentioned. Did you try using the tool for these receivers with the RB30? That may be how you set up the stabilisation part?

[@kalps108]

Not sure what I have missed. I have S8R Pro. Have setup as per the video. Gain set to 0 - 100. Plane flies well. Gyro works fine, but when I increase the gyro gain I don’t see iff to increasing. Thanks.

[@MrD]

On the bench, if you put the plane in self level mode, you should be able to see and hear a difference when you have the gain at minimum and maximum. When you move the plane, subtle movements should have less servo movement. If you don’t see any difference, check the output channel for the gain mix. Just in case that hasn’t been setup or is on the wrong channel. Feel free to record a video of the test and post a link here.

[@claudiozapparata2202]

Thanks Daren for the great tutorial I followed closely, but I was unable to self-check.

[@MrD]

If you have an S6R or S8R receiver, you need to use the switch method. The Self Check button in the SxR tool only works with SR6, SR8 Pro, and SR10 Pro.

[@claudiozapparata2202]

@@MrD I have a SR10 pro, but I can't figure out where I'm wrong.

[@MrD]

Have you tried these? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIauenWHmdKpf7s

[@christophg42170]

Your videos are extremely helpful! Thank you!

[@MrD]

Thanks Christoph. I’m glad they help.

[@ChunkyC_RC]

Great video as usual Darren. Very helpful

[@MrD]

Thanks Chris 👍🏻

[@alimahdi5436]

Hello.. Great work and great videos. Keep it up.. Does the SR10 PRO connect with the TX16S? Thank you . with my respect

[@MrD]

No. You can only hook up Archer receivers with genuine FrSKY transmitters.

[@ALEXANDREMOREIRAHOBBYS]

very good explanation, I started using this radio control

[@MrD]

Thank you Alexandre. I hope you get many hours of enjoyment out of it.

[@ALEXANDREMOREIRAHOBBYS]

@@MrD I will subscribe to your channel

[@tedh173]

Very nice and informative Mr D. Question - I have an X20S, and SR8 Pro and I follow the video of calibrating the receiver, and I set my mixer for the modes of CHN 10, Switch SE (3 positions) instead of SA as in the video. But no matter what position switch I flip to (None, Stabilization Mode, Auto Level Mode), the plane act as in Auto Level mode when I roll, turn, or pitch, the plane will compensate. I just cannot set the modes to None. Any suggestions. Thanks.

[@MrD]

Hi Ted. Check in the SxR Tool and make sure that you are using quick mode. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIauenWHmdKpf7s If not, it will be expecting two switches for the modes.

[@tedh173]

@@MrD Oh I figure it out! It was because I had the "Oh Crab" switch active. When Oh Crab was on, it doesn't mattter what Mode you are in (Stabilization, Auto Level, None), the plane will try to compensate. Thanks.

[@MrD]

Yep. That’ll do it.

[@tobiasschilcher2778]

Man your so damn awsome, i send all my collague your videos with there new FrSky

[@MrD]

Thanks Tobias. I’m glad I can help 👍🏻

[@billrenfro7113]

Great video as always. One question, should the rudder go right to correct for a right yaw.? Seems like it should go left.

[@MrD]

The rudder should move the same direction as the tail. Or the opposite direction to the nose.

[@billrenfro7113]

@@MrD I agree. But I believe your video had it backwards. Regardless, this was a great video. Thanks so much for making these.

[@MrD]

@@billrenfro7113 check the video description.

[@billrenfro7113]

@@MrD Got it. Thanks Mr.D. And thanks again for making these videos.

[@pleintubzz]

Thanks for this useful video, Is it possible to have a drawing/plan/pdf or dxf of the wood plane you use to test the stabilisation ? would be very helpful instead of doing one from scratch. Thanks

[@heartland3845]

Darren you've been a lot of help for me moving to the X18 coming from Spektrum. Thanks. Do you know of any future update on the SRx series RX's to be able to have the pins to the front and antenna's to the rear? It would be much easier to plug servo's in and also get the antenna's away from the batteries.

[@MrD]

Not as far as I know. But I can pass on the feedback.

[@heartland3845]

@@MrD I can't be the only one who thinks that's a good idea. Thanks for what you do.

[@kitchenstrand]

My 10s just came in today!

[@MrD]

Nice. Enjoy it Fred 👍🏻

[@trcjr4030]

I fine you r the ethos expert. You have helped me with all my questions. Thanks. Could u explain how to set up knife edge with a sr10pro. Thanks Again

[@AerialRCFun]

Thanks for informational videos. One question please, if SR6 is registered, bound and calibrated, if firmware is later updated does the entire procedure have to be redone?

[@sureggem1]

THAAAANKS !!! Subscribed ! Ill'try this in flight with a foamie just to see how it reacts 🤖 and maybe more if it works well.

[@MrD]

I've not had a chance to try the SR10 Pro yet. I keep needing it to make videos. I will be going in my petrol Wots Wot XL, which I hope to fly when the weather improves. The stabilisation is the same as the older S6R and S8R, which I've used in other models with no issues. Have fun with that foamy :)

[@trcjr4030]

Great video. You r always a big help. One question on the sr10 pro. Can the pitch levels be changed on a frsky sr10pro?

[@MrD]

Yes. In the SxR tool, you can change the levels.

[@lleston8927]

Thanks bro! Amazing video!

[@MrD]

Thanks, I’m glad it helped

[@adambednarik9737]

Hi Darren, thx for a great video. I have a question about the “Movement Range of the Roll and Pitch Angle in Stab Mode” settings. What exactly is it an angle of (attitude, servo horn, stick), and how does it affect the Movement range? Is it something like a “Stick Priority” setting? Thank you, I just cant find an explanation anywhere.

[@nicksimons1686]

Another great video. Is there any possibility that you could make a video on how to set up a 3 position switch to set up cambers to a thermal 1 and thermal 2?

[@DadsRCHangar]

Hi Darren, you was saying that when you calibrate the RX should be lifted a little? So I gather it should not be done when it’s inside a plane with wheels down?

[@MrD]

You can if you wish. You can just put a little block under the front wheel(s) to raise the nose a little.

[@DadsRCHangar]

@@MrD I will have a fool around tomorrow, see if i can get it to work. Only really want it for a oh dear moment. 👍🏻

[@arshishmaneckji9547]

Hi. Thanks for this video. It was really helpful. Im running a delta wing. And I set the Elevator to channel 8. I am able to control it using stick inputs but I noticed that stabilization does not pick up the different channel for the elevator. Works fine if I set the elevator back to channel 2. Are stabilized channels fixed?

[@MrD]

Yes, the first 4 channels are fixed in the stabilised receivers. They must be aileron, elevator, throttle, and rudder in that order.

[@voy_tec2952]

FrSky musi jeszcze dołożyć pracy aby uprościć procedurę. Wspaniały film, dziękuję.

[@MrD]

I think that ETHOS has made a big step forward in ease of use. But there can always be improvement in things.

[@MrMoskhan]

Hi! Your video was very useful! I was wondering if this receiver can be used for stabilizing helicopters as well or is it only for airplanes?

[@MrD]

Thanks, I’m glad it was helpful. It’s only for planes.

[@Tom-wl9sx]

Very informative video, easy to follow 👍

[@MrD]

Thanks Tom 👍🏻

[@javivictoria5243]

Good morning, I have a question, minute 7:37, in this section it tells you first position and you go down and click on the rudder, why rudder and not first position? I try to configure the same receiver and the same transmitter and I have a doubt in that section.

[@MrD]

I clicked on rudder as it was the last thing in the list. This puts the new mixer at the bottom of the list. Now in ETHOS there is an option to add the item Last, shown at the top of the list to make life easier. I like to keep my mixes in order. So the first 4 mixes are Aileron, Elevator, Throttle, and Rudder; to match the channel order.

[@javivictoria5243]

@@MrD I don't understand, when I create free mix in channel 9 for gain, it gives me the option of first position, last position and then ailerons channel, elevons channel, rudder channel, etc., my question is if when I create free mix for gyro gain in channel 9 if I have to put first position, last position or create one by one for example free mix aileron turn gain channel 9, free mix elevon turn gain channel 9, free mix direction channel 9 and in this way are all the channels assigned to channel 9 turn gain? it's a bit confusing for me, I just broke a plane following your tutorial but adjusting a frysky rb40, could you send me a video of how to do it all from the beginning? greetings from spain

[@javivictoria5243]

@@MrD Or as you tell me when I do free mix channel 9 gain turn in editing I select last position and it already acts on ailerons, elevons and rudder.?

[@MrD]

When you choose this (first, last, or the existing mixes). This is just the visual order on the mixer page. It has no effect on the output channel at all. That is set within the mix itself. This ordering is just to create a mixer screen that you will find easy to use. With the gain in particular. You just create the one gain. That is for all stabilised channels.

[@cletusberkeley9441]

What no one is saying or showing are ways of tweaking (I'm working on this) Auto Level response. If you're used to AS3 type stabilizers, in Auto Level any right stick movement off center causes the stabilization to "back off" and it's "your airplane". I find the FrSky stabilization system does not want to relinquish control, regardless of gain settings and fights you for the airplane. I belive under "SRX Stable" that can be tweaked, but i am yet to find proper info on that. On scale models with AS3 I sometimes like to use auto level on takeoff and/or landings to ease the workload especially on the Jets. Mind you, I am coming over to FrSky from JR/Spektrum and Hobby Eagle A3 Super 3 stabilization. Nonetheless, I love my FrSky X20S and the SR series receivers, im just not using Auto Level feature, but have it on an "Oh S**it" button. I do have a an X20pro AW on order as my Christmas present. Season's Greetings all!

[@iheadshave7274]

Could you please post a video of the advanced set-up for these receivers, enabling Hover Mode, etc.. None seem to exist.

[@MrD]

To be honest, I’ve only ever used these receivers for basic stabilisation. I wouldn’t feel right make a video on the hover or knife edge mode without having flown with them first.

[@richardcurry6499]

Darren, the reason I asked about the video on the RB30+. I will be installing the RB30+ along with X20S, 2ea R8 Pro & R9MX in a BVM Ultra Bandit Jet. I would appreciate your thoughts pro's and con's. Is the RB30+ CAPABLE of handling $$$$ airplane

[@MrD]

That does look like an awesome plane. You really can’t beat the sound of a turbine. There are a lot of guys who fly jets on FrSky products. If you are on Facebook. Check out the FrSky group. There are quite a few jet pilots in there who will have some great suggestions for setups.

[@realpastaman]

Thanks for this video however, at 14 minutes into this video you talk about setting up the rudder direction - I believe you have this the wrong way round - what do you think ?

[@MrD]

It is. There is a note in the video description to correct this. The stabilised rudder should move the same way as the tail, but the opposite direction to the nose.

[@Aymarddemeyere]

Hi Darren. Thanks for the video. Very intresting. However. I try to setup my flaps in pin 5 channel 5 and it doesn't work. But they stay fixed at 1500us... even if the output are saying other us output. but if I put flaps in pin 7 channel 7. Al is working... You have a solution for this? 🤔🤔

[@MrD]

You need to enable aux on channel 5. By default it uses output 5 as the 2nd aileron. You do that in the SxR tool.

[@AerialRCFun]

Have set up several of these before no trouble. Now for the first time trying the archer SR6 unable to get it to enter calibration mode. Checked switch delay, was already on zero. Everything looks to be doing same as it did with working profile. Maybe retry firmware update. Is the lua script to configure device receiver same in X20S.

[@MrD]

With the updated system, you just choose self test from within the SxR tool.

[@gr8motive]

Hi Darren, a question about the knife edge and hover modes. How does these work? Is simply like flipping a switch, and the plance flips over to a perfect knife edge until you switch it off again, or? Couldnt find anything in the manual regarding this.

[@MrD]

I’ve never tried them.

[@PFinkoloTL87]

Great explanation, thanks for sharing. Do the SRx receivers need the same calibration procedure as the SxR receivers, which need to be calibrated, then flown with stabilization completely off while setting the trims, expo and stuff, and then need to be calibrated again? I calibrated my SRx and went flying with stabilization on and everything seemed and seems to work, but the stabilization seems a bit weak, I expected a more locked-in feel, wind is still moving it around a bit. Is this normal? I guess my prop is causing vibrations though, and I know gyros don't like vibrations.

[@jamesperkins7329]

Thanks for the video it was verry helpful.

[@MrD]

Thank James. I’m glad it helped.

[@garywebb7481]

Help! I’m having problems setting up the new archer plus SR8 receiver. After following your steps for set up, the gyro operates even when the SXR page is not activated. The page will not allow me to choose wing type, position, turn gyro on / off. When I switch on gyro it allows me to move the slider over and it turns yellow , but as soon as I release it it automatically goes to the off position. All of the other options do the same including wing type and position. I have the gain on ch13, mode on 14, and oh crap on Ch16. The mode switch on ch13 works even though the able disable switch is in the off position on the SXR page. The instruction manual I down loaded from FrSky says to use ch 13,14,16 instead of ch9,10,12 as for my S8R receivers.

[@MrD]

Make sure you have the latest version of the firmware for both the radio (OS and RF) and the receiver. There’s probably just a mismatch somewhere. It looks like the new Archer Plus SR8 is indeed using channels 13-16 for stabilisation. This will make things easier on the receivers.

[@jacqueslanglois4080]

hello Darren, i am trying to set up a plane with 4 aillerons, 2 elevators and 1 rudder with a SR10 pro recever, is it possable that the recever does not suport gyro for 4 aillerons , i tried to programe a modle with 4 aillerons, 2 elevators and 1 rudder and the recever siems mest up, i git only 1 ailleron , 1 elevator and 1 rudder woring with gyro, thank you

[@MrD]

Hi Jacques. No, there is only support for 2 ailerons (Ch 1 & 5), 2 elevators (Ch 2 & 6), and one rudder (Ch 4) servos.

[@juanramos811]

Great video Darren, thank you! Can different gyro gains be set up with gear up and down? If so, how would you go about this?

[@juanramos811]

I was able to figure it out. For those who are interested, there are a couple of ways to do this, but I used a Var mix as it seemed to be the simplest. I set up the main weight to 0% then added a new weight to the percentage I wanted it to increase with my gear down. I used my gear-down switch as the source. The output would be the gain channel. This percentage increase is set over the existing position set by the gain knob.

[@Tom-wl9sx]

Great video, thanks for the tips 👍

[@MrD]

Thanks Tom. You’re welcome.

[@kalps108]

Hi. I followed all your step with S8R. How do I switch on/off certain channels? I have my flaps stabilised when I roll my plane to the left. Right roll is not stabilised. I don’t want any stabilisation on the flaps. Prior to that I did not have my flaps (pin 5 ) or my gear ( Pin 6) work. Someone suggested that while calibration of RX I also flick those switches. After doing that the flaps and gear worked fine, but now having this issue with flaps being stabilised. Is there a way to turn the channels on/off for stability? Thanks.

[@MrD]

I the configuration tool for the SxR. There are 2 options. I think they are AUX 1 Enable and AUX 2 Enable. I am not able to check at the moment as I am driving back from working away. If they are set to enable, they will use Ch5 and Ch6 respectively. If they aren’t enabled, AUX 1 is used as a second aileron and AUX 2 a second elevator.

[@kalps108]

@@MrD Thankyou.

[@rperry70]

Great video. My SxR Enable only flashes on and goes back to OFF. Any idea what I need to do to get this to stay on in the device config. Thanks

[@stevealoia]

Can I use that receiver for a helicopter . So it would auto hover when a switch is thrown.

[@MrD]

No. The stabilisation modes are for fixed wing only.

[@mabbs2757]

Darren @ 14 mins you said if the nose of the plane goes to the right and the rudder goes to the right would that not take the tail to the left and the nose further to the right ? just asking ..

[@MrD]

Yes, spot on. I have corrected it in the video description.

[@mabbs2757]

@@MrD Lets hope they all read the description unlike me lol or take a lot of bin bags with you lol

[@stuhall2689]

Hi Darren, I've just starting to come over to ACCESS on all my models. I'm setting up a WOT4 Foame with a SR8 PRO. I've made a new model from scratch in my Frsky X20s but every time I get no down elevator. I've tested the servo is fine what am I doing wrong?

[@MrD]

Hi Stu, Have you calibrated the gimbals yet? If not, I would try that first. If that doesn't fix the problem, check the differential is at 0.

[@frank-vq4mx]

Nice video. You assigned your "Oh Crap" switch to a momentary switch. That's fine. But you still have a 3 position switch that is still active on channel 12. What I mean is. If you toggle that switch 3 times you'll enter the "Self test" . That would be bad if you were flying and did that. What I did was disable the 3 position switch, and remove the channel 12 assignment. This will prevent crap from happening. Than assign the 2 position momentary switch to channel 12.

[@MrD]

That’s a pretty good idea. Though I don’t think that there would be much chance of accidentally entering self test while flying. You’d have to be gliding, then flick the switch fast 3 times.

[@frank-vq4mx]

@@MrD I know. But strange things happen at flying fields...

[@MrD]

That’s very true.

[@r.s.t.5680]

I would like to avoid the self level without giving up Self Check. Is there a way to do this? I've found self level to be a potential, and sometimes, real problem, while flying. Accidentally bump the switch and things get interesting very quickly. Would a two position switch and limited, 2 point, curve work?

[@MrD]

I don’t see why a 2 way switch and a curve wouldn’t work. It should be fine.

[@r.s.t.5680]

@@MrD Thank you for the very prompt reply. Greatly appreciate your videos, knowledge and ability to explain this device. After my comment I tried it. Takes a 3 point curve and the self check doesn't happen. BUT, I do get the gyro and gain without the risk of stabilization occurring inadvertently. Or at all.

[@royalgranitecountertops331]

Hi Daren, Quick question: I have an sr8 receiver and have followed your video. However when I go to the SXR menu and try to enable SXR to on, it AUTOMATICALLY flips back to the off position. I Have try re calibrating but no luck, any Idea.

[@MrD]

If this is an Archer Plus SR8, you need to use the new tool. kzbin.info/www/bejne/navGYomterWZeacsi=BSeZIyMO9HEFdRIy

[@gr8motive]

One more question :) The gain is assgined to ch9, and you later change flaps to 13 and 14, but wouldnt it be easier to moce the gain to another channel, rather than creating a new mix for the flaps, or are there a reason gain should stay in ch9?

[@MrD]

No, you can’t reassign channels 9-12. They are fixed. This is why you have to reassign channels above 12 to the 9-12 output pins.

[@TheHelicapt]

Question, why didn’t you just connect the flaps to channels 6 and 7 for the start ?

[@MrD]

Because the only point of connecting the flaps in this tutorial was to show the work around to be able to use pwm ports 9 and 10. They are used by the stabilisation settings. This shows how you can still use those pins for servo outputs.

[@TheHelicapt]

@@MrD So I understand when I connect mine I should connect them to channels 6 and 7 ?

[@MrD]

You can connect them to any free ports/channels you want. With channel 6, bare in mind that it is also a channel which can be used as a 2nd elevator. So it needs to be set up as an aux channel.

[@TheHelicapt]

@@MrD One more question. Do I still need to use the frysky software to setup the receiver for stabilization after this setup ?

[@mikewoollard3156]

Thanks for great video. I think you got the rudder direction wrong but otherwise all very useful.

[@MrD]

Yes. I did add a correction to the video description some time ago ;)

[@jongreaves5867]

I've just moved on to Ethos 1.4.2 - how do I now trigger Self Test on an SR8 Pro receiver? I thought it would be in Device Config > SXR but when I go there, the OFF - ON toggle for Self Check is greyed out? Thanks!

[@MrD]

That is how to perform the self check for the SRx receivers. Make sure that the receiver and internal RF module firmware is also up to date. If they’re not, that could be what is stopping that from working.

[@thaddeuskulig4762]

I have another question please. When checking the stabilization is correct (Archer SR6) .....If in a taildragger where the nose is up, is it advisable to make sure the model is wings level/ nose level before doing the self check etc etc.?

[@MrD]

I try to get close to the in flight attitude. So slight nose up.

[@MarcioLabraza]

Hello good afternoon, I am subscribed to your channel and I have a question about the gyroscope. Wanted to mount gyroscope on my extra 120cc. But it has 4 ailerons, and the Sr10's gyroscope, for example, does not send a signal to the 4 ailerons. Is there any way to do this??

[@MrD]

Unfortunately you couldn’t individually do this. The gyro is pretty simple. I think it may work with Y leads. One Y lead for the outer servos. The other Y lead for the inner servos. But the mechanical side would need to be spot on too.

[@Bonebuilt]

Hi Darren. Great video. I was just wondering how to do this last night. You make great videos and I wouldn’t have got this far with Ethos without your help. I did notice that you said while demonstrating the stabilisation control that before correcting control movement on the sticks that you said the rudder should go the way of the rotation of the receiver. Shouldn’t it go the opposite so as to counter the yaw? That aside again love the videos. Keep going love Ethos.

[@MrD]

Thanks Cornelis. Yes, I do believe you’re right. The rudder should go the same way as the tail, which is the opposite direction to the nose.

[@karljackson2988]

Hi. I've appear to have got setup OK till I get to the SXR setup. I select sxr enable but as soon as I select SXR enable to on it switches back to off. It Stays at the on setting with the receiver turned off, it only happens when the receiver is powered on. Any help appreciated.

[@MrD]

If this is a new Archer Plus receiver, you need to use the new LUA script. kzbin.info/www/bejne/navGYomterWZeac If not, make sure your radios’ RF module firmware is up to date, as well as the receiver’s firmware.

[@karljackson2988]

@MrD thanks for the reply. I'm new to Frsky, so its a bit of a learning curve. Id found your video about Lua script but thought I was trying to get the Lua script onto the receiver. I got it onto the SD card and I could view it in the files on the X20S but I hadn't got the additional windows for the stabilisation on the radio showing. I did find another video on KZbin by Frsky and tried again after deleting the files. I found this worked because the first time I added them to a folder location in scripts labelled receiver. The second time I just put them into the scripts folder and now the additional windows are there on the transmitter. Not got any further with setup yet but fingers crossed I'm making progress. 👍

[@mrrpm]

Thanks for this VERY useful video. Question: the self check, has this to be done EVERY time I change Lipo for the next flight? Or is once every time I go flying enough (so only at the start of the day I go flying)?

[@MrD]

It should only need doing if you notice issues. It should remember the calibration.

[@afbenaza]

Have an odd problem with my SR6. Its was working fine. Then i pulled it out and put in in a different plane. When i tried to bind it, it doesnt seem to be getting power. I tried direct from battery through ESC. no power. Tried a small 3S battery connected to an external BEC. no power. What happes with both setups, a green LED flashes momentarily when the battery is connected. But no light stays on even when the battery is connected. i tried adding a servo to check if power was coming through. No power at all. Not sure what to make of it. I tried the same with a brand new SR10Pro and that is working fine. The SR6 seems to be dead. Have you ever encountered this problem? Is there a fix?

[@MrD]

I've not encountered that problem. But, possibly something has been damaged, as it seems to light up briefly when power is first applied. If it is working normally, you should have a blinking green LED. Without any servos attached; try powering the receiver from the white connector block at the top. You should have got a cable with a servo plug on the other end with the receiver. If that works, it could be that the PWM pins have been damaged. In which case it would probably be worth contacting the retailer, as that shouldn't happen in standard use. Or take the case apart and check the joints between the PWM pins and the circuit board. Also, if the white connector block works, you could try flashing the receiver again via the cable, in case there was a power surge or something that corrupted the firmware. Unlikely, but worth a try.

[@isaacmashian7335]

Great videos, appeicate it very much!!

[@MrD]

You’re welcome Isaac.

[@blacksheeprcmodelers959]

shouldnt the rudder go opposite of the nose ? If the nose of the plane jerks right, the rudder should go left to correct?

[@richardsmith5689]

wi;ll these way of setting up radio work on the ACCESS ARCHER SR6 . receivers

[@MrD]

Yes, they work the same. Use the Self Check option in the SxR tool though. No need to toggle the switch any more.

[@hartusmax1948]

Very clear and helpfull, thanks a lot !

[@MrD]

Thank you Hartus.

[@scottyd035ntknow]

Just setting this up with an Archer Pro (not plus) and with the self check button being available in Ethos now, is there any point of having the last channel 12 self test switch? Also, is there any difference between the self leveling setting on the 3 position and the emergency "oh crap"?

[@JohnnyJet62]

I wish I could say that I was following your video and everything was working. But, it's not. I am not able to make any adjustments in the Device Configuration menu. Every time I change settings for Wing Type, or for Rudder Inv, the setting reverts back to Off. What do you think the problem is? Thanks...

[@thaddeuskulig4762]

I must thank you for the effort........I do have a question though. With setting up the stabilization for an ARCHER SR6 and going through the calibration procedure, does it make a difference that the writing is upside down when the pins are pointing right. Is the pin direction the important part or the direction of the writing please?

[@MrD]

No that’s fine. I had heard that the label on the SR6 is upside down after the video came out. The R9 STAB is the same. Pins to the correct direction and label facing you is the way to go 👍🏻

[@thaddeuskulig4762]

Thanks for the answer MrD. May I suggest a video using the Freelink or Ethos Suite for setting up stuff using a computer please?

[@thaddeuskulig4762]

Thank you

[@MrD]

You’re welcome

[@agsrc72]

Hi darren! Your video very helpful on my sr10 pro.. i have now sr10 plus update radio and rx done but the stabilize mode is not working i try put gain , mode and oh crap switch , when i go menu device config and select SxR sxr enable is off and i cant turn on . I hope you can help me

[@MrD]

You need to use the LUA script to configure the ArcherPlus stabilised receivers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/navGYomterWZeac

[@duschiavon]

What if i don't want gyro at all? What i mean by that is, i don't want a switch to turn it off. I want it off always. Friend of mine gave me this rx but i don't fly using gyros.

[@MrD]

Just go in to the SxR configuration tool and set SxR Enable to off. It’s just a regular receiver then.

[@P222RL]

hi! channel 9 is factory set for gain for the gyro ? if i want to change to another channels what should i do ? thank you very much ^^

[@MrD]

Yes, the gain and modes channels are set at the factory. With ACCESS you can have the receiver output a different channel on pin 9 of the receiver.

[@Gualtiero71]

Hi Darren Great video, thanks! I have an issue/question: on my X20s when I go to device config/SxR and I scroll down, I can see all the percent of gains to 0% and offset angles to 128%, and they are grey shaded, not possible to change them, is it ok? what can I do?

[@MrD]

You need to update ETHOS and the RF firmware. That has been fixed.

[@Gualtiero71]

@@MrD thanks man, will look into it ;)

[@crgonzalez08]

Hi, thank you for your video, great instruction and very helpful. I just have one question, do this Rx comes with a fail safe switch or do i need to install a switch between the batteries and the rx. Thank you!

[@MrD]

You’re welcome Carlos. There is no switch on the receiver. I guess you mean a switch to turn off the model, rather than failsafe. If you wanted a power switch, it would need to be added separately.

[@stevemarsden5708]

Hi Darren Just moved over to Frsky as much as anything because of your videos - thanks very much. I have used other gyros (hobbyeagle type) before and they need to be positioned as close as possible to the CG. Is it the same for these Frsky ones? Cheers Steve

[@MrD]

Thanks Steve. It's great to hear the videos help. Getting gyros close to the CG does help, though it is not essential if you can't due layout of the plane.

[@thaddeuskulig4762]

Heres another one. I can set up a model without going to a video now. I have jsut finished setting up a petrol motor and it all works. Throttle, ignition etc I have calibrated the rx and self tested. However.........with the stabilization off, its all trimmed and everything works. But.... as soon as I switch stab on, bothe ailerons go up 1/8 of an inch. Switch it off and its all back to neutral. The question is....where do i look?

[@MrD]

Try re-performing the self test now that everything is trimmed. Also raise the tail up a little to try and match the in flight attitude.

[@thaddeuskulig4762]

@@MrD I set it up with a level (using a level) and a couple of degrees nose up. Ran the self test on this. The initial calibration was done on a desk.

[@MrD]

The calibration is fine on the bench. What I find strange is that it’s putting both ailerons up. If it needed to adjust pitch, it should be moving the elevator.

[@thaddeuskulig4762]

@@MrD Hi again, What I will do again is pull the sr8 out of the model, redo the calibration on the bench and see what happens. I bought myself a label machine to label all the leads . Saves time. Ill let you know what happens. If that doesnt work i'll try it with a different rx. another sr8 pro

[@richardlewczuk4055]

The most recent firmware for the sr10 pro has a ew self check option in the device config. section, under SxR. How would the procedure that you show I. Your video would now change to take advantage of the self check option.

[@naghamfakih5921]

hello,is the archer plus (SR10)receiver compatible on X9D transmitter?

[@MrD]

Yes. The new Archer Plus receivers work with both ACCESS and ACCST. So will work with an X9D. If it's a non-2019 model X9D, you will likely need to be using the latest ACCST iXJT firmware to use this. The receiver will automatically match to thecorrect firmware when you bind.

[@rondekruijff2191]

Hi Darren, again a great video, especially now it's about the Archer series. However I have some problems. I have no output on my Ch6 pin, where the transmitter shows the movements on the output, but the servo doesn't move. I have the SR8 Pro (The servo works on the other pins). Tried to do the same on another new SR6 Pro, same problem. Because I thought is must be in the transmitter, I've updated firmware to 1.2.1 and Internal HW: 1.4.0 FW: 2.2.1. Went through complete setting up procedure again, but still no working ch6 pin. In your video you mentioned something like switching Ailerons to AUX1 or AUX2, thus making ch6 available for normal working. This is not clear to me. Tried this all, but still no ch6. Do you have a clue? Regards, Ron

[@MrD]

Hi Ron, if you take a look at the video here, it shows how to make channels 5 and/or 6 regular channels. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIauenWHmdKpf7s I appreciate that this part of the video is quite brief. Basically, there are two switches: AUX1 Enable and AUX2 Enable. If AUX1 Enable is off, output 5 is used as the second aileron output. If it is on, it uses whatever is on channel 5 from your transmitter. AUX2 works the same, only it outputs a second elevator when AUX2 Enable is off, and deals with channel 6.

[@rondekruijff2191]

@@MrD Thanks Darren. It now works. Only strange that it worked before, without knowing that these AUX1 and 2 switches existed. I used the ch6 and 7 for flaps, where ' suddenly' ch6 output didn't work anymore One (I hope) final question. That's about the same page of SxR. I created the gain on ch9, as instructed, but I don't see any activity when I dial the gain pot. Also all of the stabilize gain switches on the SxR page are disabled and showing 0%. How can I enable these switches? Regards, Ron

[@philiplewis957]

For anyone having trouble getting into calibration by toggling the switch (like I did), you can also get into calibration by going into device configuration then SXR and set to calibrate to on from there and it will go into calicration..

[@scottanderson463]

I could not get self-check initiated by toggling a switch, but I was able to get into self-check mode via the SxR_R95 lua script. Opentx 2.3.15 on X9d 2019 SE Tx, and Archer-x_2.1.10.frsk on SR8 PRO Rx.

[@kitchenstrand]

Mr. D did you see the new calibration method for the SR-receiver series. simple.

[@anthonycoyne6505]

HI Fred, what is the new method?

[@MrD]

Yes, just the button in the SxR tool. Unfortunately this change also made it so that none of the gains and levels can be adjusted on the older SxR receivers. FrSky are working on an update though.

[@anthonycoyne6505]

@@MrD can you elaborate on 'the SXR tool', i've just tried the free link app and I've no idea what thats trying to do!!

[@MrD]

@@anthonycoyne6505 there is an SxR configuration too built in to ETHOS. Two actually. One for the calibration. The other to do the setup. They are in this video.

[@kitchenstrand]

@@MrD now... that why my RX can be adjusted on the screen.. Will the recent RX... in my case SR8 update solve that??

[@anthonyjayakody3356]

Hi Darren, I have transitioned from Spektrum to the FrSky X20 based on your advise. You didn’t say anything negative about Spektrum but reassured me about the good signal strength of the FR sky. I flew it through the usual dead spot that I lost a plane and had signal issues with another. No issues what do ever, what an excellent radio for half the price of other competitors. So thank you! What modules do I need for the SR8 pro to measure pack voltage, airspeed and altitude? More interested in pack voltage. Thanks for all your help.- Ant

[@MrD]

Awesome Ant. I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying the new radio. The RF side is great on the FrSky systems. There are a range of SmartPort sensors that you can get. They can all daisy chain together too, so setup is easy. There is a vario which will give you altitude, and an airspeed sensor too. There are a couple of options for the lack voltage. There are basic analogue sensors and SmartPort sensors that plug in to the balance lead. I’ve only used the analogue sensors before (they can be made DIY with resistors). But I don’t find them useful on powered models. On gliders they’re great. But I found under load, the pack voltage was giving low readings too early due to the sag. On a glider with the motor off, they’re great. Maybe the SmartPort sensors are better? I can’t really say as I’ve not used one. But they will give pack and cell voltages.

[@Johnn_T]

@Anthony Jayakody ditching Spektrum was the best thing you could do-They are trying to create their own ecosystem where you have to you use everything made by them, The protocol they use Is notoriously problematic I don’t care what anyone says and it seems to be worse with genuine receivers as opposed to lemon or HK ones. Regardless you won’t regret shifting to the Darkside-the X20 is barely developed yet compared to the OpenTX based Radios but I can tell you from the perspective of somebody who has come from OpenTX that it is almost like they took the best parts of OpenTX when they made Ethos and combined them all together. I have been able to adjust from my OTX Horus X10S to a Tandem X20S relatively easily-I watched a couple of Darren’s videos here just to see how to to go about programming these archer stabilised receivers and also to update the radio firmware. @Mr.D - Falling with style not a bad job at all! I’m glad you are not like Lee (painless 360) Who spends far too much time talking off topic and making a five minute video half an hour long (No offence Lee if you are watching this you have been an absolute godsend for many people including me when I was learning OTX But sometimes you tell us far too much unnecessary info and it makes the video far too long.. just my observation otherwise keep up the good work). Darren would it be possible to even do another video covering the extra functions of the receiver that you didn’t show in this one such as the knife edge mode etc because I’m sure there are plenty who want to know? Thanks in advance I’m really glad I found your channel!

[@MrD]

To be honest, every time there is an RF problem where I fly. I don't even need to ask what system is being used. People there fly/have flown with FlySky, FrSky, Futaba, Jeti, and Spektrum. It's always the last one on the list with problems. Thanks for the feedback. I feel like sometime I ramble on too much. But it's good to hear the balance is about right though. Having said that, the last video is almost an hour and a half long! Lee is an awesome guy though. We had a "10 minute" chat, that lasted about 2 hours. Just talking about flying and iNav mostly. He's an absolute gent. As for the knife edge and hover modes. I am pretty hesitant to make a video on them. Mostly because I don't use them, so I can't say if or how well they work. Knife edges I think are easy enough to learn without that assistance. But the hovering may be handy as a trainer function. But maybe not too. I think I'll have to get an S6R on a profile foamy and try them out before considering a video on it.

[@anthonyjayakody3356]

@@Johnn_T thanks John! I am still leaning with Ethos but I can see there are many options available. I was running a DX6i the on to the DX8. I started flying EDF jets and lost a 70mm f18 to signal loss then almost lost an A10 to signal loss in similar location. I also has signal loss on a different site. It’s very scary and disheartening where there’s totally no connection with the aircraft. Tested the x20 in the hot spot and no issue, also flew it very far out and no problem. Fingers crossed! Thanks for the message.

[@anthonyjayakody3356]

@@MrD cheers Darren, I’ll have a look in to the smart port sensors. I like the customisation options at such a decent cost compared to other brands. The build quality and feel, feels excellent compared to the DX8 which at the time cost me £80 more but with only 8 channels vs the 20 plus on the x20. Looking forward to more of your vids. They are excellent.

[@reprieve53]

Thanks Darren 😊

[@MrD]

You’re welcome.

[@rjmonroe]

I have an SR8 Pro. The stabilization functions as advertised on the elevators and ailerons. But no stabilization on the rudder. I have updated, reset, rebound and re-calibrated the receiver. Still nothing on the rudder. I need some help on this one.

[@ferincr]

Hi Darren, I have an "issue". I setup mine and managed to get everything working except that when SxR is enabled in devices/SXR/ one aileron neutral is off. If I disable SXR (like using a regular receiver) neutral is spot on. Outputs in the Tx does not change either way so it's something done by the rx (I guess). Done the calibration and the self level setup (twice) but there is no change. Any idea what is going on? Thanks! Fernando

[@stinkyfive]

As the others have said, thanks for this, really helpful and clear. Just one quick question, do you know if the ARCHER SR6 will perform the self check, I can't make it work and there's nothing in the admittedly generic instructions I can find. Keep up the good work!

[@MrD]

Thanks Elliot. Yes self check should work on the SR6. Have you gone through the checks in the video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIauenWHmdKpf7s

[@andreaselme4127]

I'm having trouble using channels Ch9 and Ch10 in my SR10+. Gain and flight modes are on 13 and 14, how do I get 9 and 10 to work with regular PWM signal? I'm using OpenTX. The luascript only lets me manage ch5 and ch6.

[@sorebruiser]

This is another good video! However, I could not get self-check to work. I checked the two causes identified here. I found a post where someone pointed out the Self-Check switch on the SxR configuration screen. I tried this and it worked perfectly... same thing as using as the three-position switch did on the video. I deleted the Oh Crap mix and tested self-check via the Self-Check switch on the SxR screen and it still worked. The Oh Crap Mom mix also works (without the Oh Crap mix). Maybe this is because I am using a later version of Ethos? I don't know if this is the right way to do this or not, but it is working for me. I could not get self-test to activate using the mix as described. If this is the correct solution it is better because you don't have to use a switch on the radio (except for the Oh Crap Mom of course).

[@randalldavis2116]

Quick question ? How do you connect Rb 30 useing x20 for flashing and configuration and basic setup.I read the manual to many times and it doesnt specify how to do it.Thanks for your videos I now can do everything else on the x20.Youve been a life saver.Thanks

[@MrD]

Hi Randall. I've not actually looked in to this. I have seen there are RB 30/40 configuration tools on the transmitter. They're in the model menu in Device Config. I only have an RB 20, which looks like it doesn't have any configuration as such. I can't see anywhere in the manual how to update the firmware. With the RB 20 you need to connect the S.Port of the RB 20 to the S.Port in the top of the transmitter. Then flash an external device with the firmware. Maybe this is the same for the RB 20? Sorry I couldn't be more help at this time.

[@randalldavis2116]

@@MrD Yes you're correct I figured it out I watch the video with a different RC car radio and the methods are the same it's just the X20 doesn't use that plug like you said it gets plugged into the back of the transmitter for flashing and I suppose the configuration would be the same as the other radio system so thank you very much I really appreciate your help

[@MrD]

@@randalldavis2116 the X20 doesn’t have the same pins on the back. It sounds like the radio in the other video probably had a full size JR bay. The S.Port connector on the top of the X20 will be able to flash the firmware. The same port is used to flash non-OTA receivers.