ExpressLRS diversity receiver | EP1 dual

ExpressLRS diversity receiver l EP1 dual is an interesting take on the ExpressLRS protocol. As a diversity receiver it is almost guaranteed that you get good RC link with an ease of mind.
I fixed up the EP1 dual onto my 4" quadcopter and tested the link on ELRS V3.0 and I must say it puts me at ease. Did a little range test and clocked 836m easy with a strong link.
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[@WindjumbieFPV]

Hey my bruddah, I’m looking for a good diversity ELRS antenna for long range, would this be a good one?

[@shogunemperor]

This is pretty good so far. I use this for my 4” quad. Havent really tested it for a real long range yet tho. But it should work quite well! Either this or the radiomaster one!

[@JLegaspi]

Is this ok to use with Radiomaster Pocket?

[@shogunemperor]

Hi bro, it is compatible with all ELRS radio.

[@Виталий-ф4э5ы]

What is the video system do you use? Analog? 800 meters.. I even do not know is it a good result or not… Of course, there are a lot of trees and low height buildings.. but nevertheless it is only 800 meters..

[@shogunemperor]

Oh! This video was done with the CADDX/DJI VISTA. It can go further. I just dont wanna risk losing the quad and walking the distance!! Haha

[@Виталий-ф4э5ы]

Oh.. ))))

[@Crazy2limchai]

Awesome... Can fly to the moon.. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@shogunemperor]

🤣🤣🤣 ROFL good one!!

[@siniestrorave]

hi man, how many power do you use it? and refresh rate? 50hz?

[@shogunemperor]

I run 5v on this and refresh rate is maximum at 500hz. I dont usually fly far so i stick to this range for around 1km or less. Hope that answers ur question?

[@siniestrorave]

OK, 500hz and how many mw in the transmitter?@@shogunemperor

[@chrisbee5481]

I'm not sure what the advantage of diversity is. Maybe having two antennas placed for better reception ? Your flying Spot made me jelous. Looks beautiful. Love your Video cuting too. Youre a natural. Have you tried the new HQ 3.5x2.2 bi blade on this or the crux35 ?

[@shogunemperor]

Thanks for dropping by bruh!!! Well, the diversity antenna allows it to swap to the stronger signal so that in itself allows the strongest RC link it can get without failsafe. Aaww thanks man, yeah... Singapore has its pros and cons... nice as it is, it gets boring as its one of the only few fly spots around here. No bando's nor cliffs, hills or mountains. The hills are no fly zones as its part of the National Parks. ooooh... not yet!!! Will go check them out. Thanks for the heads up bruh!!

[@diggsit69]

Hi, why didn’t you put one Antenna on the front an one on the back of the Quad for better RSSI Signal strength?

[@shogunemperor]

Honestly.... I didnt think of that!!! hhahahaah I was thinking of putting it on the rear arms only...

[@diggsit69]

@@shogunemperoryou should give it a try I noticed less Dead spots when Flying my Hawk Pro 5” from the ELRS, RSSI Loss especially when the quad is returning an facing you!

[@shogunemperor]

@@diggsit69 will do bruddah! Thanks so much for that advise!! Will get on it once im back home. Still in Japan. 😇

[@diggsit69]

@@shogunemperor Nice talking to you, good Video, an also try 1W Modular RSSI power, an at least 800 or 1000 Mw from the VTX, that’s what I use brother!

[@shogunemperor]

@@diggsit69 hahah likewise bruh and thanks!!! ooooooh sweet!! What kinda range are u getting?

[@Cornusse]

Is there any update needed on the TX if we already use another RX ELRS module in the same version ?

[@shogunemperor]

Yes!! The EP1 dual antenna usese V3.0 so your TX needs to be V3.0 and above

[@Cornusse]

@@shogunemperor We can't downgrade the EP1 ? :( Thanks for you quick answer :)

[@shogunemperor]

argh.. sorry bruh... youtube didnt update the notifications... yeah, cant downgrade to V1 anymore

[@dadpoolfpv]

Very nice work! I just bought the RP3 and I'm converting from DJI FPV Controller to a radiomaster ts16x Mark II an I'm worried I bought the wrong receiver. Any tips? It's a Nazgul5 V3 O3 5" quad. Thanks! Keep sending!

[@shogunemperor]

Aaaww thanks my bro!! Really appreciate it man!! Aaah sweet!! RP3 is a dual antenna reciever. Would be great for ur nazgul5. Its similar to the above video! Just make sure both radio and receiver are of the same version n u should be gold!!!! Always a pleasure bruh! And thank YOU for dropping in to the channel!! Happy flying!!!!

[@Dashone93]

Why can’t I flash 3.0 on my HM ES2.4tx pro series TX only 2.5.1

[@shogunemperor]

Oh! Were u originally on an older setting? If yes, update to 2.5.1 then to 3.0

[@afterburnerrc6333]

How do you bind, you skipped over that part???

[@shogunemperor]

OH sorry bruh!! Its cause I did a few videos with the binding process so I skipped that part as everyone's already on ELRS for awhile now. The binding process is the same as any other. Once you flash the latest firmware on the receiver with your bind phrase, it will auto bind from your radio to the receiver the moment you power them both up.

[@cinemoriahFPV]

This true diversity. It receives the packets from both antenna at the same time. There are two Rx chipsets they can hop different channels simultaneously.This not to be confused with Matek, or any other "diversity" Rx.

[@shogunemperor]

Brilliant! Thanks for the clarifications man. Couldnt have explained it better. Thanks for dropping by!!!

[@BendApparatus]

Questions. If the receiver has to match the transmitter... Does that mean your radio has to also have a elrs diversity module? Same goes for elrs tcxo?

[@shogunemperor]

Just the standard ELRS transmitter on your radio will do bruddah. Im using the Happymodel ELRS pro TX on my QX7.

[@BendApparatus]

@@shogunemperor why thank you sir...

[@DonCarlyon]

What were the settings for the tx module? MHz and other settings

[@shogunemperor]

500Hz @ 250mw thats basically it. I didnt mess with the configurations.

[@DannyFPV04]

What VTX system are you using? Image looks great!!

[@shogunemperor]

ooooh! This is the DJI Vista Nebula pro. Yeah, its got one of the better quality picture. Kinda my favourite at the moment.

[@DannyFPV04]

@@shogunemperor looks great. I’m on analog. I’m thinking about going with walksnail. Seems more affordable. Oh, I’ve got an x12 aio coming to go into a betafpv pro2. I lost an ESC…I hope it all works…..may need your help ;)

[@DannyFPV04]

@@shogunemperor subscribing because I love the responses. Painless360 and RC videos review reply to a lot of me comments…so thank you 🙏

[@valkery8068]

Great video, I learned how to flash via WiFi. Thanks

[@shogunemperor]

awww thanks my man!! Thats great! Learning curve for this hobby is pretty steep. Im still learning too as the days go by!!!

[@msky33]

Nice flying brother! Beautiful views ✌️

[@shogunemperor]

aww thanks bruh!! Really appreciate it man!!!

[@onclefly8450]

Yes I know see Gal test this Bro 😉

[@shogunemperor]

nice

[@SilverbackSasquatch19xx]

I am interested in whether or not this is much of an improvement over the diversity receivers like the Matek Elrs d with two Ufl antennas, also I wonder if we should wait to purchase this kind of receiver until the price is driven down by multiple companies producing them, to be honest I have just as good luck with my ep1 Ufl single antenna as I do with the Matek Elrs d for essentially all my flying

[@shogunemperor]

Truth be told... I always follow this saying..."if it aint broken.. dont fix it..." LOL but yeah, the matek ELRS D, I have heard good reviews on it. If it works for u, dont change it. For me, its a necessity for when i do coastal flights. So this ones essential for me.

[@SilverbackSasquatch19xx]

@@shogunemperor I was flying on the west coast of the United States with my Mobula 7, and that one is just the spi ceramic antenna of course, I can only imagine the distance that I could achieve on one of my baby mod 3.5s with diversity or true diversity, I do love how confidence inspiring a good radio link feels when you’re way out

[@shogunemperor]

@@SilverbackSasquatch19xx oooooohhhhh.... the West Coast is niiiice!! I used to stay in Eugene.. so I headed to Cali to do the coastal drive and visit the redwood forest!! I can imagine bruh!!! Think it'd be brilliant!

[@SilverbackSasquatch19xx]

@@shogunemperor bro that’s basically the trip I took! I flew around babe the blue ox and Paul Bunion at the trees of mystery, and just little spots near Arcada and crescent city

[@shogunemperor]

@@SilverbackSasquatch19xx OOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! YES!!!!!! Paul Bunion!! Havent heard that in ages!!!

[@lionelttl]

I’m so getting this to replace CRSF. Been having no luck recently with failsafe and have a true diversity (dual chips) instead of switching between the two antennas, probably I’ll be luckier

[@shogunemperor]

Yeah, so Ive had a couple of failsafes myself on CRSF and my one gripe is the price.

[@kurtzFPV]

I had some early signal loss for some reason I could never figure out with ELRS on my 5" drones and went back to crossfire, but have ELRS on everything else. It has been really dependable for some time now for me on the rest of my quads, so I'll probably put these receivers on my last 3 and sell my crossfire stuff.

[@shogunemperor]

@@kurtzFPV sweet man!! hmm.. so no inclination of the cause? Bad connection? wiring?... EP1? or EP2? Yeah, the dual is much better.

[@kurtzFPV]

@@shogunemperor Definitely not connection, and not true failsafes. I have gps rth on my 5" quads, but they would just drop from the sky and it happened multiple times on two different quads. It was on EP1 rxs. That was almost a year, and quite a few versions ago.

[@shogunemperor]

@@kurtzFPV aaaahhh... understood

[@onclefly8450]

thank for tuto 👍

[@shogunemperor]

thank YOU bro

[@fpvraiz]

From what I understand, is it possible to change the frequency (2.4 to 900gHz) in flight?

[@shogunemperor]

No bro, this is a 2.4Ghz protocol. It has different hardware from 915hz