Turnigy 9XR Unboxing and review

[@Nubyrc]

Thanks for the heads up about the mode swapping, yes it is a bit more complicated, but yes it is doable I am shooting a video on how it is done so to contribute to the community on youtube who has helped me out on many other things. I will post it video response when its done.

[@cknopik]

Thank you forth the thorough review! I think that this is the first actual review I have seen for this radio. I held out on buying it because I'm hoping they release a version with a module that works with the internal antenna. But I am beginning to regret that decision.

[@Nubyrc]

Yea I am surprised to see no one has made a flight test video, I really would like to see how different modules work on it and if that antenna in the handle works or not.

[@shahram72]

Check you radio for pot centering, mine were horrible rendering the radio useless. Calibrating did not help. I returned it and went back to the 9x which is much better.

[@GeorgeBonez]

I have a HobbyKing question ? I ordered a new TX and a quad prop kit about 6 weeks ago. I am in NC and my shipment has been in NYfor the last 5 days and the prop-kit has been in my own hometown for the last 17 days according to the tracking. BTW it took me about 6 weeks to learn how to track thru the HobbyKing site and all the Chinese BS. My question is -->Is this a normal shipping time? Ive seen on yt where people talk about a US warehouse. Is there a better way to order?

[@florinandrei6203]

I was having trouble falling asleep last night, but this video was perfect - 5 minutes of it and I was snoring already! A+++++, would use again!!! Seriously, the information density is atrociously low. How about make a plan before filming?

[@Nubyrc]

LOL oh man it was a ton of work, I am still learning how to set up radio now, Im not sure if I am going to be able to make video for a wile however I found one on here where someone else already did As for them being "ball bearing gimbles" I had completely took the gimbles apart because there is pin swapping involved, and never seen any ball bearings! They just have regular fit, the gimbles are not complicated and easy to take apart so see for yourself.

[@ningbofly]

this is the best review i have seen so far for the 9xr very informative

[@GeorgeBonez]

My 9XR cam in a few days after I made my last comment but the time-line is not correct because it says my last comment was 3 weeks ago. Thats NOT right! . I have had my 9XR for about 4 weeks now and IT FREAKIN ROCKS! I got the Mode-2 so I dont have to swap anything as I am in the US. Folks I know that the 9X people are loyal and highly critical of the 9XR but I am not a 9X guy. I am or was a Futaba guy and for the money I am MIND-BLOWN at this TX!

[@alessandroyak54]

comprei um estou esperando chegar vamos ve o que dá vou usar frsky como módulo pois uma coisa enteressante nessa módulo é a resposta bem mais rápida que a original do 9x

[@Nubyrc]

That battery bay is the best improvement, the old 9x had nothing but battery problems!

[@aeromodellers]

Very Nice Review... Do you suggest adding some lube to the gimbals ??? I got some Scorpion Ball bearing oil... You think its good ??? Thanks and Cheers !!!

[@Nubyrc]

do you think you can turn it from mode 2 to mode 1 or vice versas pretty easy by swapping the gimbles?

[@1aalbes1]

nice to give some input on the radio , i see ther is now wire to the back thats good , dont have to disconect anyting , wen opening it up . i have a 9x only i have difrend software on it , it seems that the software ,on the 9xr looks more simmeler to your software , i had to replase 1 swits on my 9x becase it broke in peases , but sinds then i have no more problems whit it , i like it , i hope i can say the same about the 9xr , dont have it yet, thx for the revu .

[@forzabariable]

Hello!! beautiful !!! There are COMPATIBLE RECEIVERS: HK-T6A-V2 (Hobby King) and RX-9X8Cv2 (Turnigy 9x v2) that work? I'm italian .... thanks

[@blade1994111able]

Is that a South African voice I hear. Please tell me you know of a good place to fly in Cape Town, preferably close to the Northern Suburbs. Looking for a place to maiden my Bixler 2, It will will also be my first flight.

[@Nubyrc]

Really, wow, I had seen a video of the radio taken apart and I was happy to see the back just comes off, but I guess they did change something on the gimbles, still it can be done, and seeing as HK was out of Mode 2, I will ahve to swap them if I want the radio anytime soon, Just checked the order and it has not even left Hong Kong! Otherwise are you happy with it?

[@RLH1510]

Did they build in the programmer? Have you attempted to connect it to EeePee editor?

[@Kaivalaginiviti]

Thanks for the review,added a link to the Turnigy9XR forum thread on reviews ;) Hope you don't mind

[@cnbsdad]

Theres got to be a catch between a $50 Turnigy and a $300 Futaba, Spektrum, etc radio? Some thoughts please.

[@airoscar]

in my humble experience, turnigy is built cheap, but it works well. In fact, I believe it's more reliable than a Spektrum in the field. but i'd take a futaba.

[@PcandTech]

is it a simple way to change mode 1 to mode 2?

[@jbx907]

they have a bigger regulator on the main board nice

[@kryptone3032]

what does the module do..................is it necessary?

[@richard96816]

We're the one's paying the money. We're allowed to say whatever we want. Once you get a few models down the road we expect things to be well thought out. HK embracing open source is a way around a lot of shortcomings. But it's not very 'plug and play'. Yet.

[@andrewjohnson-ld7xc]

wat is this for and if rc test it out

[@Nubyrc]

Had mine for 6 months and im still waiting for the module

[@gewizz2]

great wonderous tx but it is very heavy. which is not really a problem.

[@superspit]

I'll be sticking with the stock 9x thanks...lol. Not enough practical changes to bother with this unit. I'd rather study and spend time on aerodynamics!

[@superspit]

I pressed like, as you are a very good reviewer, showing us the practical side of the TX. Good stuff!

[@brettb2516]

Iwould suggest oil. rather a non conductive grease

[@jbx907]

i think i like the white bling bling

[@brettb2516]

Great, send me the link when you done and Il put in the description.

[@GeorgeBonez]

BUT!!! I use a lanyard and that makes a big difference in ergonomics.

[@brettb2516]

Its not easy at all! you have to swap the whole gimbal. see link above

[@coriscotupi]

The "transformers" styling makes this radio look like it is aimed at pre-adolescent kids. This is a huge, immense step back from the 9X styling IMO, making an otherwise good radio look like a child's toy. Frankly I'd be embarrassed to show up at a flying field with this radio.

[@AlexCavaz]

I agree with you, i like futaba shape

[@rcsoctrang874]

+corisco tupi you can paint its front plate (they also sell various color plate for replacement)

[@HexcamCoUk1]

Thanks for the review. Shame it's such an ugly thing. Nice to see some added features I find the pots being on the top as in the original 9X much more useful for accessing with fingers in flight though but i guess that is just my flight style.

[@brettb2516]

No that will not work. you have to buy a transmitter module for the 9XR and then a receiver compatible with the module.

[@brettb2516]

Its not as easy as the 9X. there guides on RCgroups how to do it.

[@C4n4di4n1]

nice review thank you brother !

[@cknopik]

*for

[@meganbinnekade7128]

Awsome Review !!

[@magn5438]

No it is NOT ball bearing gamball

[@eastcoast78]

Awesome i may have to get one of these...;0) great review! Sub'd

[@forzabariable]

Thany You....:( hello!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@GeorgeBonez]

You are NOT allowed to say that ok! ! Pssst,,, He's italian ok! lol

[@ivanteo1973]

It look really like a toy.

[@forzabariable]

Wow................:D

[@AlfredoArbe]

old 9xr looks better