Taranis QX7 - First Initial Setup Steps

This video will show you the first initial setup instructions for your new Taranis QX7 radio. Make sure to watch the next video in the series on how to setup the switches for BetaFlight.
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[@PhillyDroneLife]

Thanks Michael. I'm a noobie to the hobby and as you know there's a HuGH learning curve this this awesome hobby. In fact enough to put more grey hair on my already grey head. If you can, i would love more dumb details. Lol. I know it may be boring to some, but for the new guy it's life altering. Lol. Also can save marriages. Lol. Ie, actually going threw the download process of open tx, step by step unziping, making folder etc, binding a model, osd commands and how to do them lol etc etc thx again for the video. New sub and looking forward to your content. Michael D

[@DRONETREADONME]

Fancy seeing you here Mikey....... Yahooo......... And thanks FPV_EvilMunkey for the video for my new FPV setup

[@MrSabram07]

Did you ever get a response?

[@flagshipmagic2812]

Thank you for this great info. It is just a bit dated as the new Taranis QX7 has different menus in some places but was easy to follow along. Thanks!

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Thanks yes this is a older video

[@elcookiemonsteru]

Thanks! i just turned on my Qx7 and i was like "WTF now"?!?!?. lol

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Your welcome glad the video helped.

[@YonnBurgos]

I felt the same way when I turned on the RC... lol

[@salvor1]

'you go in and mess with those...' -is that telling us anything? ' you go all back up again and hit 'select' but your hitting 'exit'. -whatever. I just found that I have 2.3.11 -a lot different. You should say what version of OpenTx your working with.

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Okay thanks for the feedback. 👍

[@Xplicit_fpv]

Great vid.. love the intro/outro

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Your welcome glad it helped

[@TheMitymouse]

Mike, thanks very much you helped me tremendously nice video

[@KraussEMUS1]

I have watched lots of videos on this subject, and this is the most straight forward one. Thanks a lot, it was really helpful!

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Thank you

[@NYC11435]

Thanks👍

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

You're welcome glad it helped

[@NYC11435]

I'll keep you updated in the coming days, I will be receiving mine very shortly. One of my very first purchases towards fpv.

[@KraljTomislavI]

Orange rx Tx6i or frsky taranis qx7 for rc plane? It is taranis qx7 just for racing drone?

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

I don't know about modules I only use Crossfire. This can be used for planes yes.

[@rweb3175]

Hey dude, I need help. I have a Taranis Q X7 controller, which worked perfectly for months. But a problem just appeared, when the sticks are centered, it shows on the screen that they are actually not, they're at about a 2.5 degree angle, both of them. This affects flying pretty badly, do you know how I could fix this ?

[@rtrout1529]

Thank you! I am so interested in this, but it is a bit overwhelming. I am a noob. This was helpful.

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

It is at first. Once you figure it out your all set. This is by far my favorite radio.

[@MrSabram07]

I'm having trouble binding, I have a new Arris 220 I think I lost the profile somehow, how can I bind my controller to my drone? Any sort of link to a video or somebody who shows initial setup

[@PhilPassmore]

If you lift the battery tray out, you can plug and unplug the power jack before you remove the back casing.

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Ya actually I've done the battery mod. Already tha is for the info.

[@Mak100ish]

Nice! I want to chance the tray to a real battery instead :)

[@jerridmangus7308]

pots means potentiometer not "little squares the"😂😂 i think u forgot to move therr pots back and forth like you did the sticks.✌🏽💚 keep being awesome thanks for the help

[@mrminecraftvlogs6883]

What could the pots be used for on the q x7?

[@billrubeck7104]

This is not initial setup if you have models inside when you turn it on.

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Um you have to setup models in order to show people how.

[@MrSabram07]

Thank you

[@MrSabram07]

@@FPVEvilMunkey that don't make no sense, you have to show us how to set up models. How can you do that if one is already set up, my main question is how do I bind. Also I have a tiny hawk that says I should be in d8 and all I can find is d16

[@arieljunco1182]

Video muy impresionante y muy bien explicado , por favor pasenlo al español hablado , gracias y saludos desde santa fe cap. , Argentina.

[@WillyFPV]

Thanks for doing a great video with all visable. Was easy to follow along The JR bay in the back will hold my TBS crossfire module. For my extended FPV rc Summit's radio link I need for my channel. Thanks again for making it a bit easier. I didn't even try to fiddle around before I watched.

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Your welcome glad it helped. Thanks for watching

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Yes the bay in the back will hold a crossfire. I use the full version and works fine

[@dccollectoraz]

Where can I find the Rick and Morty sound pack?

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Open Google. Search for Taranis Rick and Morty Sound Pack

[@orothercoverlord5531]

the link to this transmitter is from racedayquads and they give you an option to iclude a battery! but i need the battery charger so can you give me a link?

[@Coolarj10]

This is the first video I opened after receiving the Qx7 S. Great video, thank you!

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Thanks and thanks for watching

[@rtony209]

Did you get yours running? I get mine delivered tomorrow and tryna see how to simulate this first. Any recommendations?

[@rtony209]

11:44 where can I find more about this component? Or will you tell us what the external part does?

[@Coolarj10]

@@rtony209 yeah it was up and running great! My one recommendation would be to update the firmware as soon as you get it. My power button would flicker even after turning it off, firmware update solved it. Good luck with your application!

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

It's a module bay for like the TBS Crossfire system, or a multi protocol module.

[@duvalpenny100]

Firmware update files are no longer on the FrSky website.

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

I just went to the FrSky site and clicked on the download section and picked my radio the QX7 and all the firmware is there. www.frsky-rc.com/taranis-q-x7-3/

[@MrSabram07]

How do you know what version it currently is?

[@sosquadcopter6634]

Good video but where the hell is the second part? =P

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

I've been super busy I'll try and get it

[@rodleonard1429]

Is this transmitter buddy box capable?

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Yes, I believe so there is a trainer mode option.

[@mrminecraftvlogs6883]

Yes. That is the main purpose to the momentary switch on the transmitter.

[@MrSabram07]

Initial setup? Don't you have to bind something first

[@samcha5743]

Thanks for the great video. I bought the transmitter a few days ago and the video is a great help to me.

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Thanks and thanks for watching

[@thisisspartan5953]

Excellent video as usual... !!! I need some help please !!! I have an eflite viper 70 mm edf and I bind my Taranis QX7 with Spektrum Rx AR636A AS3X using the JP4IN1 Jumper Multiprotocol Module....... everything is working good, but I don't know how to make the Safe works, how can I assign a switch to enable or unable that option?..... I'll appreciate any help... thank you....

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Thank you. I honestly don't know anything about that module. I only use the TBS Crossfire.

[@kywon_m_vlogs1742]

Is that how you set the alert for remote battery or plane battery? Can you set more that 1?

[@396chevelless]

Will this work with any drone? What makes this better then the one's that come with the drones that you buy?

[@calv83]

Ok, I've been trying to search how to power on the Taranis without having to press and hold, but have no luck. You seem to be able to just click on the button and your Taranis switches on immediately, is there some sort of configuration I need to set? I have a Taranis Q X7S.

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Should be the same setup as mine. Try reaching out to FrSky directly.

[@calv83]

Yeah, actually got the answer to why a few weeks back. Basically the latest OpenTX firmware forces you to hold the power, whereas one of the older firmwares allows you to just press the power without holding it down to turn on or off.

[@vnelly3]

great video thanks for the info

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Your welcome and thanks for watching

[@MaisonReef]

Thx.. Just ordered this one. This will give me a head start.

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Thanks for watching

[@paulgeorge1069]

Not much of a head start cause when you get it you'll probably have to watch 3 more times. When you actually get it in your hands stupid will fall apon you. Good luck lol

[@ror-ys3qp]

why not use the PC program to setup and then download to Tx?

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

I like programming from the radio

[@ror-ys3qp]

easier for user to use PC..are we here for the user or the views?

[@TheStr8lunatik]

sup mikey good job

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Thanks

[@rb4x459]

what battery does it use

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Lots of options. Stock is 6 AA batteries but, I am using a 2S 3000mah lipo now.

[@TOMeightoh]

Part 1 and only.

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Haven't had a chance to do the follow up video.

[@calehuntfpv480]

I’m getting ready to order this because I have a wizard x220 on its way from China , what receiver would you recommend and why there’s so many choices I don’t wanna order the wrong one Thanks in advance

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

I like the FrSky XSR it's small and has a good range

[@calehuntfpv480]

Mike's Drones and More Thanks man I should have the taranis and that receiver Monday or Tuesday more questions when my wizzard gets here :) keep up the great videos

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

No problem glad to help

[@justincase9876]

Lol ur throttle n ur "rottle",,, roll

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Hey thanks for watching. Yep from Colorado so I have a Southwestern accent.

[@RTegland]

It would be awesome if you could explain how to bind this transmitter to a quad so that we can actually fly.. The setup is great and everything, but not if you can't bind it to the quad.

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

Okay thanks I'll try and do a follow up video.