TX16S Beginner Guide to Inputs and Mixes Made EASY

In this video, video 2 of the series, I will be taking my Radiomaster TX16S and teaching how to use Inputs and Mixes via, adding an Arm Switch, 3 Flight Modes, and Making It Work in Betaflight.
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[@inCarsoNatedFPV]

After 90 days of YouTubing, simming, researching, and banging my head against the wall, I was just getting ready to sell everything and give up on this hobby.... and then I found you... thank you SOOO much for explaining in plain language how to navigate all of this. I’ve been reenergized with your video series. Thank you again!

[@TahoeSteve]

It's comments like this that keep me motivated to keep making videos, thanks so much - I am glad to help.

[@TheJoker6789]

This radio came in the mail today the navigation buttons suck. I want to smash it at this moment. This is all a bunch of over complicated Chinese bullshit.

[@levmanou9874]

@@TahoeSteve the same emotions,,,,

[@steriospeaker]

After 3 days of pulling my hair out, I finally found this video, which looks like it may save me further hair loss and swearing. I will give it a go later and let you know how it goes…… fingers crossed…. Thanks

[@steriospeaker]

I finally got the thing flying!! Thanks. But…… the controls are backwards? In Betaflight, it all looks good on the receiver screen - but when I fly the drone it steers the opposite way??? What’s going on there??

[@Nietsnebarg]

Year and half later and this guy's videos are helping the next generation of rippers and racers. I hope he checks his channel once in a while to see the love.

[@TahoeSteve]

I appreciate that!

[@JH-zc8xe]

Just got the radiomaster TX16S and I'm completely new to open TX. But I got to tell you, out of all the tutorials I have to listen to, you by far explain things in layman's terms the best. THANKS

[@TahoeSteve]

Glad I could help

[@shawnt4575]

Such a great video. Thank you 🙏🏻. Such a noob question, but if you don’t know it or have anyone to lay it out like you did. You can not move forward. 3 days searching for this!!

[@jeanlucvassort6411]

8 mn after this vid 03 start : your explanations are clear like a nice water /excellent ..... Thanks .... I rush to proceed 🙂 a delight ...

[@houl8071]

Using Ardupilot this is still a huge help. Thank you

[@pixxair]

Thanks so much for doing this series. I have 5 DJI PNP drones and decided to buy an ELRS drone/controller. Was lost until I found your series. Everything works! I am going to convert all of the others to ELRS. Two thumbs up.

[@yvesinformel221]

exactly what Ineeded. I'M new to drone and I'm not the type to buy a prebuild drone, so I printed a cinewhoop, bought componenst here and there and was struggling to understand why I had put information for switches in 3 places. It all make sense now, thanks

[@padroooo]

I have been in and out of the hobby several times now, mostly out. You did an excellent job and finally inputs and mixers make sense for the first time. Thank you sir.

[@thomasvonliptak6692]

The best info on the subject i have seen, thanks. Clarified many unanswered questions

[@danielslusarz1]

This series of radiomaster is AVESOME! I'm on the second video and i have basic setup finished! Wery clear instructions. Thumbs up from Poland!

[@michaeloulman4257]

Thank you so much this video helped me so much I almost gave up on fpv.

[@TahoeSteve]

Glad I could help!

[@tomling9310]

Ahh man I feel the same right now lol

[@alanreid250]

I have had a qx7 for years and was contemplating going back to Spektrum...finally someone has enabled the light switch...sticking with edgetx...many..many...thanks..

[@themoggidriver]

Hi Steve, one of the best tutorials I found for this stuff so far ! Thank you so much. It helped me a lot. You can‘t imagine how helpful sentences like „Acro ist the default mode in Betaflight…“ are for FPV-newbies … 😅👏👏

[@sonarfleet2375]

Coxngratulation Steve. I saw several videos about input and mixer, but just today I understand correctly. Perfect class my friend. Outstand.

[@tranewrecc]

I greatly appreciate your videos. They’re very informative and well done. Thank you sir.

[@markbooth3170]

This video helped me so much and gave me a bteer understanding thankyou from the UK

[@DaveNorthWest]

Your so clear and understandable, I like your tutorial's better than other youtubers because of this. There's no confusing jibber inbetweener and off topic moments that make things difficult and tricky. Thanks

[@eikepape3920]

Thank you a lot Steve! Just got into fpv and trying to set the system up got me averwelmed and doubting if fpv is too technical for me.This series makes everything much more enjoyable due to the really good and easy explanations - really happy that i found your channel and am looking forward to getting my drone in the air with your help! Thanks for all the work you put into the videos!

[@garrettstefancin6140]

Thank you so much, just getting into FPV this is the best and only video I have been able to find that explains both the receiver and Betaflight in the same video and how to setup switches for radiomaster.🙏

[@CarbonGlassMan]

I was looking for a video showing how to set up more than 1 switch on a single aux channel and came across this. This is a very helpful video for people that need to learn how to set up switches.

[@nickrich710]

Your videos better than the rest of the videos that I seen on a radiomaster tx16s startup cuz yours with only one that told me to make two switches armed and disarmed

[@thierrycamjouan1100]

Salut Steve. Je t'écris en français parce que je suis un fainéant qui n'a pas envie d'utiliser un traducteur ! Mais je pense que tu traduiras ... 😋 Je voulais te féliciter sur la qualité des tes tutoriels et te dire que, si j'ai progressé...c'est grâce à toi ! Les explications et les exemples en suivant...c'edt génial ! Voilà, je te souhaite une bonne continuation et je te suivrai désormais sur KZbin ! Adishatz ! Thierry

[@robbinreijm5543]

I was looking for help on yt the whole day ,wich i found you straight away because your video is so help full thank you so much keep it up pls you learn me so much new stuff

[@TahoeSteve]

So glad to help!

[@stuckintrees4796]

Amazing explanation!!!. Just what I needed I get my radio on Monday. Thankyou sir.

[@TahoeSteve]

Glad it helped

[@weekenddroners]

Tahoe Steve....man, you know how to break it down THE BEST! My TX16S is in the mail and I was starting to get overwhelmed to say the least until I ran across your channel. Many KUDOS to you Sir for a Job Well Done and saving a newbie (like myself) from some major frustration!👏👍💯

[@TahoeSteve]

So glad to be able to help

[@aliturrino3084]

Wow ! I’ve been struggling with this radio until I found your videos. Fantastic job. I don’t feel like I’m trying to do a brain surgery. Thanks a lot bud.

[@markjohnson-yl5pm]

2024 still applicable. Great teacher!!

[@MrBob6939]

You’re an absolute god send you are.... seriously, many thanks, you have explained everything that was befuddling me. 10 outta 10!!!!!

[@31PSPNEO]

Thank you for the video, I moved from TBS tango 2 to Radiomaster Boxer, and I couldn't find a video with all this detail.

[@TahoeSteve]

Glad it helped

[@Schmedlab]

One of the most informative videos I have watched to date. All of your quad vids are great.....Thanks for all you do to help others.

[@TahoeSteve]

I appreciate that!

[@edgaeta2001]

Thank you for your patient explanation of these radio functions. I have recently purchased the radiomaster 16s open TX. Unfortunately, I am an analog thinker. So this digital stuff really confuses me. But I greatly appreciate the way you slowly walk through the functions and explain what their functions are rather than running through it like some of the other KZbinrs do thank you very much

[@benwoods9649]

Best Transmitter Set Up video ever. Excellent explanation of each step of the process for radios using the Open TX software.

[@TahoeSteve]

Much appreciated!

[@bobbradford7368]

Well done! I’m new to fpv, Betaflight, etc. This is by far the best, most complete, explanation I’ve run across. Super helpful. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you.

[@joelgarcia828]

Dude you made this video so simple for noobs to understand I thank you very much

[@softstart100]

Wow I think I said thanks already however it has been a hard week.I blew out the main board when I plug the charger in then it was down hill from there. So put every thing away and waited for the new board. installed the new board watch this video 5 times and just couldn't understand what I was doing wrong. Well I slowed down and Listened to what you were saying when I realized I wasn't moving from input to mixer. MAN lol it is all good now so thank you. My quad is fired up and I am ready for the rest of the lessons. Some may think you go to slow butfor this old man you are just right.

[@TahoeSteve]

I appreciate you taking the time to comment. there are other guys that make videos (with a lot more experience than me) that explain things in a more advanced manner. This puts me at an advantage (for beginners) and that is that I still know how hard some of this stuff can be to wrap your head around, and I explain things in a way that I can understand. just like Forrest Gump's mama.

[@thutch8097]

Excellent job!

[@paul_bismuth]

Thank you so much, even if english is not my native language, your video is much more clear and simple that the one I fund before in my language ! The kind of video your looking for , and you would have liked to have found it before watching the others.

[@billbollinger7305]

i just got this radio uploaded edge 2.7 the screens alittle differant but pretty close to same,thanks for these videos i am watching most 2 to 3times trying to learn all i can i fly planes most times flying wings. keep em coming lol!

[@dennismien29]

Hi Steve, firmware updated, switches done, all following youre vidios , just waiting for santa to bring my cinepro drone. Top Guy.

[@TahoeSteve]

Happy holidays!

[@ShitPilotFPV]

Finally got batteries for tx16s. You're my go to guy setting this up. Thank you!

[@akbradley01]

Finally a simple explanation! Thanks!

[@hazonku]

Your videos have been a HUGE help in unlocking all the awesome this radio has to offer! Thank you.

[@samsmith831]

You are a hero with these walk throughs 🙌

[@TahoeSteve]

So glad to hear that. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@richarddorsch7275]

Great Series. I’m getting pretty familiar with my new TX16s max pro. Thank you!

[@user-otzlixr]

This video needs a better ranking in the search results. I wish I would have found 1 week ago when my blood pressure was dangerously high :). **Like this video so others I’ll find this video please!!!!

[@jimburke325]

Ho-Lee-Crap ... awesome! I'm brand new to FPV the basics is what I'm having difficulties with. These basic concepts are vastly skipped over by some the other ytubers ... not to mention any names. Thank You for taking the time! Subbed, Liked, and Dinged ... Great Job, looking forward to the other vids!

[@thinkaboutwhy]

Thank you! I finally have my radio set up and know what is what. Looking forward to binge watching the rest of the series and more. Really great content very informative and to the point.

[@rjs7886]

Following TX16s playlist appreciate the info!

[@TahoeSteve]

Thanks for watching!

[@raminatorrammer]

You are a great teacher and your work is immensly appreciated. I will be directing all my RC friends to this channel.

[@TahoeSteve]

Wow, thanks

[@InteractiveDNA]

You basically have the best tutorial in how to program the radio so people understand what they are actually doing.

[@TahoeSteve]

Thank you!

[@raffaeleguerra3358]

Congratulations Professor Excellent Didatic.

[@marcelopereiradeoliveira6358]

I would like to thank you for this excellent class on how to configure open XT, I was able to understand why each command and why to do this command, I am finally really understanding the real operation of open TX, thanks again.

[@TahoeSteve]

I'm so glad to hear that and that I was able to help! Enjoy!

[@Rodztar13]

I can't thank you enough for making these videos, you sir are freaking awesome!!

[@TahoeSteve]

it's comments like yours that keep me motivated to continue making videos. Thanks so much!

[@pierretruchon4353]

thank you very much, now I understand between INPUT & MIXES...yes I know I have long road to do before I understand all this radio, because my last radio it was a spektrum radio, I am tire to send my radio to horizon hobby to get repair, I live in Canada. I wish this radio will be better.

[@RamGen1]

Your tutorials are incredibly informative for those new to the hobby like me. Thank you, thank you.

[@TahoeSteve]

Happy to hear that!

[@marcopayo]

Hi, I just wanted to say thank you for this video... it is exactly what I was looking for to set up my TX16S... I couldn’t find a video as good as this one... in English or Spanish... so, thank you again from Spain...

[@TahoeSteve]

I am so glad to be able to help!

[@nekelly123]

Great explanation, Steve. Thank you!

[@Rooey129]

This video gave me many "Ah ha" moments, I feel that I understand it alot better, thank you very much

[@TahoeSteve]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Appreciate it and glad to help!

[@mosoysa7782]

Great vid. super simple demo. I was wondering how to amalgamate the Eng Arm/Disarm to the GAS Kill switch. All done and dusted in a jiffy thanks to you mate.

[@hshpegel]

Steve, thanks for a very succinct and easy to understand tutorial for the amazing TX16S. It really helped me understand what I've been doing for the last month. One little gotcha. It bothered me until I found it. Airmode is defaulted to always on in the configuration screen. It needs to be deactivated If you want air mode off. Thanks again for a great video.

[@derdrolftesinn]

Hey Steve, thank you so much for your work. Im working on my TX16S (and love this Transmitter so much!!) and your Videos help me a lot!! A aready owned a Taranis, but had to pause the hobby for over 2 years (serious health problems). So you help me reentry in open TX. Keep up and thanks Greetings from Germany

[@TahoeSteve]

Thanks so much!

[@sibriers5254]

Best tutorial I have found, thank you. I have the TX12 and trying to set it up with the Hubsan X4123D Jet drone, having problems changing flight modes from Manuel mode to sport or acro . Thanks

[@rustykaufmann186]

Keep Up the Great Work!! Very Down to Earth

[@TahoeSteve]

I appreciate that!

[@r.u.kidding8696]

FANTASTIC VIDEO..........Great communication skills. !!!

[@TahoeSteve]

Thank you kindly!

[@Gtx3R]

Steve I bet you are a lecturer or a professional trainer. Because your tutorials are very well structured.

[@TahoeSteve]

Lol, thanks.. i do travel and speak at tech conferences (well, at least before Covid).

[@timmichalchuk5134]

Steve! This is awesome! Thank you so much!

[@earlhelm515]

I agree with Michael - The vendors make this hobby too hard. Lots of people just want to have a good quad, not a toy, and just fly. Not everyone wants to be DRL champion. There should be a "I just want to fly" button or menu. Example - why is "internal RF" way down in the menu? That is one of the first things I need when setting up a model. I love flying, but all this techno geek stuff doesn't blow everyone's skirt up. Thanks to guys like you Steve, I can stay in the hobby. I know quite a few people that gave up because of all the set up crap.

[@TahoeSteve]

So glad to be able to help

[@subhradipsaha3607]

You are awesome Steve... Just awesome...

[@fpvpf]

Thank you so much. Simple explanation but very informative. Best TX16s input and mixer video.

[@TahoeSteve]

You're very welcome!

[@TheJoker6789]

Thanks for the video very helpful. Progress going to beta flight now. Navigation keys take a while to get used to.

[@justketh4298]

Pure gold your channel. Thx a lot for this Steve.

[@TahoeSteve]

Much appreciated!

[@pgabrieli]

this series is GREAT, thank you very much!

[@s1rdeadly]

Excellent Video, just used it and it worked a charm. Helped me understand the controller which is always help.

[@TahoeSteve]

Great to hear!

[@DcypleRider]

Thank you I can't thank you enough for making these videos, did I mention that I'm grateful for your your help? Subscribing.

[@pho-sachi]

This is the guide I needed and couldn't find. TY

[@scottfrazier6296]

the instant the video sped up to bypass buzzer switch I was derailed and spent 30 min going back and fourth trying to figure out what Imissed, but other than that GREAT VIDEO

[@TahoeSteve]

usually when i speed up the film, you are not missing anything crucial.

[@scottfrazier6296]

@@TahoeSteve I know, I should have had a better grasp on it by then I'm just not that tech savvy, I've gotten farther on your videos than any other. I'll recommend your vids to everyone I know starting out in the hobby. Thanks again.

[@TahoeSteve]

I appreciate that very much!

[@scottfrazier6296]

@@TahoeSteve after I watched the video, I decided to add turtle mode, I thought I mapped it the same way as the other channels but it isn't recognized in betaflight, do I need to rebind or something to get the input to show up on betaflight?

[@LooseGravel14]

New to rc flight. Bought a plane, transmitter arrived today. All the terminology is new. At this point I don’t have enough basic info to make any sense of this video. There seems to be only the quick start that comes with the transmitter and there is very little info in it. Maybe I can get help from guys at the field

[@h2o-fpv623]

great stuff Steve i knew some of the stuff there but this time it did clarified more for my knowledge .thank u.

[@TahoeSteve]

Great to hear!

[@MainAccount.1]

What an absolutely fantastic video! You totally smashed it!!!!!

[@TahoeSteve]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@yuan-jia]

That was so helpfull. Thanks for the amazing work!

[@Hisoyamo]

Thank you so much for your videos

[@47251394]

Tq for your tutorial very helpful step by step , I keep your video for reference.

[@TahoeSteve]

Glad to help

[@elvissaraiva7323]

Thank you very much, helped me a lot!

[@Oxtailgraavy2023]

This is so helpful thank you!

[@sergiosampaio7985]

thank you very much friend I was already crazy

[@TahoeSteve]

No problem

[@shaneintegra]

Sorry if I missed the answer in the video but the thing I don't understand is why they don't just make mixes and inputs 1 thing. In what scenario would you not do the same on both

[@NoSpeed11]

thank you so much you saved me from quitting lmao

[@Victor90NOR]

on my betaflight quads i have always only set the source in the mixer to the switch i want. I have never added anything in the input menu. it works but this video makes me feel like i have done something wrong all this time . hahah

[@TahoeSteve]

you have not. i learned a long time ago from OpenTX University

[@ryanlemons3255]

Im trying to add exponents min max aileron roll to a night timber help!

[@tanahhuat1757]

Awesome videos Sir👍👍👍

[@txflyerken173]

Great video's !! Do you have one on setting up crossfire with the Radio Master?....Thanks!

[@TahoeSteve]

It's coming!

[@Mike-01234]

The input number seems to correlate with the channel number when I change input one to throttle the output on the receiver changes.

[@johnnytindel6797]

Thanks. Vary good information and in depth.👍

[@TahoeSteve]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Gabi-tx7rw]

Really usefull videos, thank Steve

[@TahoeSteve]

Glad you like them!

[@stevejamelskyj5761]

Can u show how to mix elevator with throttle on a switch for hand launch pls

[@Putra_Borneo_Jawa]

Thank you sir, I was very helpful with your tutorial, but I'm still having trouble adding sound effects to each switch/toggle. arm disarm, flight mod and others.

[@dragonhank4217]

I learned something important with this video...thanks.

[@TahoeSteve]

That's fantastic. Keep an eye out for many more vids.

[@egtreadway4232]

you are the best i have found on radiomaster tx 16s ill be watching and learning from you so Thanks, im in process of my first flying wing build but completely stuck at this point my setup is this. radiomaster tx 16s,f405 wing, frysky r xsr and inav 2.5. I setup radio channels following your steps and i do have stick inputs in radio mointor inputs,mixer and outputs, r xsr binds quickly after powering up with green and blue lights also shows good signal on home screen 5 bars. in inav uart 2 set for serial rx and sbus enabled, r xsr wired to board as 5v, ground, and sbus out green wire to board sbs and yellow to t2 which i have tryed every other combination no matter what i do no stick inputs on inav receiver port I have even reflashed inav but still No stick inputs. please help with this if possible. Thanks again

[@michaelripple8371]

Your videos do a very good job at explaining what is a very technical aspect of drone flying. I have a question that maybe you could help me with. I just got a boxer radio and the shoulder buttons will not accept any switched assignments do you have any idea why that would be?

[@cityoftrees9953]

My yellow cursor goes in when I click the beeper switch. And when I flip the switch to Acro mode. The beeper lights up on betaflight.