I have to admit that when I got the kit, I had no idea as to what the instructions were telling you to do. How you figured it out, I can't imagine. Congrats on a great YT channel, one of the best from the point of view of those of us not afraid to tinker. Many thanks.
I remember you mention how you have been using the same knife pen for years; I think it is even more remarkable when one watches how versatile you are with it. Great video as usual Bruce, cheers.
Dear Bearded King of all DIY. I just received my TG9X with the FrSky DIY module, and within the hour it was working. It wouldn't have worked without your video guide. Thank you very much!
Though I don't need to convert my transmitter to FrSky, I enjoyed your video. You did a great job of explaining what you were doing and demonstrating proper soldering techniques. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I have tested Corona DSSS system and you are correct, the failsafe is not "persistent". I wished you would have stated this before since i ordered this system from Hobby king after watching your video on installing and testing it and everything seemed fine. luckily i have not put this receiver in my system without this piece of important information. I hope you make this information known to your viewers before they did what i did without the knowledge of a better choice. (I enjoy your channel)
Bruce, I tried your mod on a FlySky 9x w/the FrSky V8HT & V8R7-SP receivers. I had no problem binding & servos worked great the first time around + activated & tested FailSafe. I put the small LED & Switch on the back using some hot glue as cushion for the board and strapped it to the bk case w/ the screw from the blk stub which is screwed to the case.
Can I tell you, having fiddled around with soldering irons for I-don't-know-how-long, the thing you did where you held the wire in two fingers with the solder between your thumb and index finger... that's gold.
I went down a historical rabbit hole and watched this video because I was curious about the origins of EdgeTX. It’s a trip to see you commenting on videos from before you became the expert on the subject. Small world.
Thanks for your quick response to my question on the menus. These videos are invaluable , they always say apicture is worth a thousand words. Thanks again.
Thanks much! Just ordered the DIY kit from HobbyKing along with an extra 8 channel receiver. Also, like an idiot, I ordered Frsky JR module with receiver. Tried to change it, but oh well... $20 mistake on my part since I don't need the module for the 9x conversion. I did get an extra receiver out of the deal, but no need for the JR module..
another option could be using the frsky module in the back and plug it to the transmitter antenna using a cable instead of installing the diy kit, in that way I could easily swap modules in the back and keep using the originals turnigy receivers (of course connecting the antenna to which module I'll be using)... anyway very nice review I'm a fan of your videos!!!
Kind Sir, thank you for taking the time & effort in making & sharing this great video.Absolutely wonderful! I will attempt to do the same once new stock of the 9x comes available.
@RCModelReviews Bruce that would be really great. (a DIY demonstration on how to fit the FrSky DHT into the Turnigy 9X) Of course we all have our own ideas on how to do it, but if you get the time to show your plan of attack it might ignite ideas that we haven't thought of.
I ordered the one you stick in the back 2 weeks ago and should get it within 2 days. I think the biggest advantage of it is that you can swap between Frsky and Flysky so you can still use hobbyking or turnigy receivers with the old module.
I love your little pickup on the whole solder/ sodder pronunciation :D Thanks for the vid. I have the FlySky 9X so I didn't need the mod advice, but I was confused as to whether or not the FrSky module was compatible with my receiver. It would seem that it is :)
Have to learn to pay attention more closely. I read your review of the Turnigy 9X from some years ago and didn't think about the date. I was mainly interested in the reasonable price. I thought I was getting a deal with the combo price including the RX. First I added the backlight kit and as soon as I started programing I noticed the Fail Safe didn't work. Now after more research of your videos I have ordered a FrSky DIY kit and a D8R-XP servo. Now up to approximately $154 I could have put toward a Taranis or some other radio. The good thing is I'm learning as I always have the hard and costly way. :)
+Lloyd Prunier I have been flying all sizes of quads with 9x and 9x with Open tx since this vid came out and 3 of the 4 are still working great. I just use the 4th for spares like gimbals etc and recalibrate after replacing them. I have Futabas I cant fix as easy and are easier to break.
Congratulation for the video! Perfect, because I intended to buy a Turnigy 9X but was afraid that it doesn't fit my purposes of making a FPV system. Thank You!
Thanks a million times for this, I'm getting a 9x Turnigy and I will be using this tutorial to do the FrSky mod. Extremely detailed and well explained.
Not sure why RUclips recommended this to me in 2020, but nevertheless, despite the fact it was totally irrelevant to any of my kit, i still find it an enjoyable video to watch! Back in the day eh?
VERY GOOD .... plus, the bind switch sits better up there. If it's on the back you could activate it whey you dont want to.. also ,why not just lock the antenna with the nuts a little bit lower? its seems to be room?
Good day, what is your flying range after the mod? and . . . . this might be a little off the topic, but if I install this module in a walkera transmitter will i get better range also?
A small tip for putting the screws back. The screws are a bit too snug and can strip the holes, so to make their way easier put some soap on them. Hard soap, not the hand washing liquid thing Also it doesn't matter if it's Dove, Palmolive or the cheapest around. You can tighten the screws fairly easy now and it will hold just fine.
@RCModelReviews Thanks for the reply Bruce. my big plan was to reflash the firmware with the improved ER9X from erazz. i have to wait for the pogo board for eprom flash to come off of back order first. in the past with my 72mhz systems i ran dual recievers splitting the arplane down the middle. i reiciever for 1 ele, 1 ail and one of the rudder servos. and the othere reciever for 1 ele , 1 ail ,1 rudder and the throttle . i've had recievers fail and the dual setup saved my but twice now.
@RCModelReviews Thank you for the information Bruce, Its informative to see your video clips. Its like you are teaching everyone. Hey their are many folks that want to learn from you. Thank Best regards
Nice video. I did something similar only I went a step further and mounted the original Turnigy antenna directly to the plug in module. Now I can use it or my Corona plug in module (yuck) or soon my own FrSky module. Love my 9x radio and I think I will like it even more with the FrSky module. Jon
Is there an easy modification i could make to the receiver that will allow the fail safe to be "persistent"? or should i just replace the Corona system with the FrSky system? I do not want to cause someone harm because i forgot to set the failsafe in the Corona system. Thanks for the timely response you have been making to my comments.
That is great. I will what for the 9303 vid. I saw the review on the Flysky Module and you said you would trust it in a 50cc. I'm in! And I have plenty of planes that are lacking a receiver because of cost of sketrum technology.
@RCModelReviews You are right about the antenna thing. But I am not quite sure if using the DIY module will improve reliability. Maybe you could mention that people who lack the soldering skills are better off using the JR module.
Hi. Love your vids. Liked the backpack one esp. Is it better to do this than purchase the plug in module? (FrSky DJT 2.4Ghz Combo Pack for JR w/ Telemetry Module & V8FR-II RX from Hobbyking). Apparently, according to an old post on rcgroups, the old plug in modules used to get over-volted and could fail because "the 9x drives the ppm signal to the module direct from the atmel processor.... driving a 5V signal into a 3.3V processor input." Is this still an issue or now fixed on 9x/9xr? Cheers
Bruce thanks for that! I thought that was the case so I stuck the JR back in and will use it with out the head tracker, and parks sound like a good idea am now trying to get the 9xr to work.
Bruce, You may have said this already. But I was wondering how Frsky compares to 2.4Ghz interference like the Futaba and JR radios you have reviewed under "Heads up: 2.4GHz systems tested" on the RCmodelreviews website.
@Vanusk yes! I did install it yesterday and it is exactly the same, but you have the toggle switch, i removed the timer switch so i didnt had to drill extra holes. and yes it's working!
Bruce: How would you go about finding out which wires and where they are in trying to install one of these kits on a Airtronics rds8000 radio? Would you need to remove some part of the transmitter? If you did not, wouldn't it still transmit on the original2.4 and the Frsky 2.4? Would using a lipo effect the frsky negatively? Still waiting for HK to bring out the 9xr! Have you heard anything about changes in that radio or when available? Thanks for your videos.
from doing a little more reading, there are two versions of the 9x. if the antenna comes out of a little box in the back, and not the transmitter itself, its an easy pop in, if not, and your antenna comes out of the transmitter, you have to follow his steps in the video, so the box will be default when clipped in.
Hey Bruce, I installed the FrSky DIY module following your video several months ago and couldn't be happier. Now that HobbyKing just came out with the DSM2/DSMX module for $29, I ordered one up to use with all the Horizon Bind 'n' Fly stuff... Anyway, I'd like to add a toggle switch to disable the FrSky if I'm using a module. Do you think I could just add the toggle inline on the positive wire to the FrSky module, or would the PPM (or something else) be better?
Bruce, would these instructions also be applicable to the FR SKY DHT telemetry diy kit? The only apparent difference appears to be the extra compaibility three way switch. Thanks in anticipation. Phillip
@RCModelReviews I can turn the servos manually but not with the TX. When turning them manually (with everything turned on) they turn as if everything was turned off, they don't try to recenter or hold their position.
Very good video, now I understand what is a DIY. I hate when 12 year olds do a how-to with 95%bs and 5%info. I will have this radio soon and I will watch this again when I do the operation. Cheers and big UP for the video!
Hi Bruce , In the video of the conversion , you mentioned one of the reasons for removing the Turnigy TX module and antenna as being RF being absorbed by the original antenna. I have an Aurora 9ch TX which i added a Frsky hack module selectable via an additional toggle switch. The original antenna remains albeit i ran the coax inside the case and the Frsky antenna sits on the RH side of the orginal. Is this going to be a problem? Do risk doing unknown damage? Been flying like this 1 yr.
Frysky offers up to about 2.5km max, the flysky is a little more limited. With an extra 7DB antenna, I hear you can get up to 4.5km.... but, Ive just ordered the new add on module because I want to use the MXQ on the same receiver. I know I can bind the V929 to it as well, I just need to google more.
Hello Bruce, you mention "FrSky 2.4GHz DIY kit has many benefits ..." other than the 'Failsafe' feature what are the other main benefits of making this MOD? Would it be a better choice to go for the new MOD that includes Telemetry?
Hey Bruce, I haven't looked through all the comments but did you know that you can bind the hobbyking 3ch and 4ch rx's to the 9x? Although the FrSky is really a great upgrade it's a nice option for anyone that just wants the standard 9x for smaller models. Peace from Oz.
you can add a switch right to switch between the fr sky and turnigy and maybe use a set of sma connectors on the turnigy wires i would like to see what you think cheers
I love your videos. Can you tell me the part number for this FrSky system? And I'm assuming that it is from Hobbyking. I've looked but cannot find it. As far as I can see there isn't even a plug in system for the Turnigy 9X transmitter. There is for other makes but not the Turnigy. Thanks for your help. Regards
@RCModelReviews Oh wow that'll be great ... was about to give this a go myself. Though i'm starting to wonder, by the time i take the T9X, the DHT and the D8R reciever (or perhaps the v2 of that) i'd probably have the equivalent of a $150 dollar radio with a decent 2.4 ghz system with fail safes and what not. Would it be better to purchase another radio for that cost or would this be a practical modification.
Just what I needed to hear. I'll find some creative way to cover the antenna hole. Thanks for the quick response. Your videos are awesome by the way, and the unbiased reviews are just icing on the cake. Let the haters hate.
Well, I have three modules now... the first is the stock one that comes with the TX. The second is the Frsky DJT unit, I got it from parkeflyer, and the third is the new DSM2 module, picked that up from hobbyking
best bet is to google the frsky website, and check the chart for compatibility. It depends on what you mean by the cheapest, with or without telemetry? there are both options for that module.
I agree with the Q.C. It doesn't take much effort or cost to spend that little extra time and care to make a quality product. Relying on a percentage of reject because of cheapness isn't acceptable. Thanks xjet for your contributions and entertainment.
Dear Mr Bruce, i'm trying to install this module into a Futaba 7c FASST. I want to have both systems in the same radio in order to have a wider receiver range (as you know futaba compatible receivers are 8 channel ones and I'm looking to fly small indoor planes that require micro 4 channel receivers as FRSky V8R4). My question is can i have both modules transmitting on the same antenna, in order not to put yet another 2.4Ghz antenna on the radio? Thanks in advance!
Why didn't you take out the old transmitter parts on module and replace it with the new transmitter parts? Then you could have put your antenna out the back of the module like a FrSky transmitter by drilling a hole out the back of the module. Just wanted to know.
@gtrguy32 i was more or less unsure if you could run two recievers bound the the same radio without any issues of being erratic or range issues. From what everbody online says about the 9x , with good firmware and the frsky module it is capable of being a very good radio. the er9x firmware makes the radio more fluent to program and gives better mixes with better 5/9 point curve adjustments.plus you get a nice little EL backlight with the pogo kit. thanks for such a quick response :D
Hi Bruce, A very quick question. Can I update an old Futaba SkySport 6 to the DIY FRSky 2.4Ghz. It doesn't have a module in the back, but does use a 35Mhz crystal. Basically, do you HAVE to have a module based TX to convert to 2.4Ghz with this DIY kit? J
Thanks for this excellent tutorial. Just followed it to the letter (nearly) and now have full signal loss failsafe on my DJI Wookong M with my 9X. Thank you! Only change I made was to put the LED and button through the little top Turnigy logo which is quite asthaetically pleasing. :) Never going to resell so doesn't matter in that respect.
if I didn't care about going back to the Turnigy module, would the FrSky plug in module kit (not the DIY kit) fit in the Turnigy slot? I would still remove the existing antenna. Just trying to aviod the soldering process.
What would be the "all in" cost for everything done in the video as a friend just doesn't have the coin to drop on a DX7 or DX8. Thanks and keep these types of videos coming!
just installed the DHT (telemetry) unit as you discribed, and it totaly works!! very nice manual!! thank you very much and keep up the good work! Yes, i will subcride
Great! Helped me out a lot. Ordered exactly what you recommended. One more question, I have a spare DIY kit and I would like to set it up in my dx6i, could you guide me somewhere where I can find the necessary information how its done? Or if you can help me out in any way, I'd be more than happy.
Bruce, I have enjoyed your videos over the last year. Thank you for providing good stuff. I do have 2 questions about the Turnigy 9x. In this vid you mention one of the benefits of switching to frsky is to get fail safe option. However, on my Stock Turnigy 9x under Settings options on the 1/2 screen on the bottom right it has" fail saf" and when you click it you go to option to set fail safe parameters i think. Never used the radio yet so I don't know if that is what it is for or not.
great video RCModelReviews use epoxy that way it wont pop apart on a cold day, hot glue rocks as a pinner and hold rc foam together well, in my exp hot glue comes undone on hard plastic in cold weather.
Hi, I know you probably been asked this before but I have to ask, can you please tell me the parts list to order the FrSky system? when you have a little time I know you work hard. but I would like to order the FrSky system but do not know what to get!? Thank You for your time and have a great day!
I have a programming question. If you can't answer it can you direct to who can? My question is: I just purchased the 9X and my wife purchased the FMS P51 for my birthday. I am using the 9X in it's standard form. I am buying the V8HT this week end. . I have the flaps working with the three position switch but can only make one position work. The middle position is on and top and bottom is off. I would like to make it three positions for my flaps. HOW? I have tried everything.
Hello Mr. Bruce. one question, if you remove the old T9X module, this means that 5V internal IC stab is gone (the internal one, who supplies 5v) , and the power on the third pin, is the battery power ( unstabilized ), right? In this case, is better to use the internal circuit of 5V stab in the old T9x module? Using a 5V Fr Sky module on 9-10 v will destroy the module?
Where can I find the template for the holes that I need to drill, I went on your website but cannot find them. BTW great video, really appreciate these kind of things.
Great video -- thanks for the detailed instructions! Very easy to follow! Question, though: after I bind the TX and RX, the LED on the TX flashes red and yellow quickly. It seems to be bound (the LED on the RX is green), but the TX flickering is different from the solid red you have in this video. Any ideas?
Saw this mod on other videos but by using the module instead of the diy kit.If you disconnect the antenna which is necessary to remove the original module, I can't see how it will effect reception. Being an ex military radar technician, I am skeptical on that point since it is disconnected and has no significant way to channel the energy and load the transmission. Other vids show mounting the old antenna to the original 9x module and that seems the best to retain full function w/ both modules.
hey , i enjoy watching someone of your knowledge do these videos , most of us wouldnt ever know of any of these things if it werent for you , im thinking of doing this conversion on my turnigy 9x , how large of plane would you go with on this conversion??
Not sure why you would want to go through all that trouble. The EzUHF module just drops in (9x 9xr, anything with the JR modual) without having to open the unit. Not too sure about some of your comments about things like failsafe, my 9x has failsafe.
I see theres a module laying on the bench is this a frsky module that will fit into a 9x saries 1 transmitter without having tio do all the soldering? Thanks Richard
Hi Bruce, its been already asked here but couldn't find an answer :( Is it possible to do a dual module system? Is it ok I use a toggle for the "vcc" cable between two modules?
I currently have the FlySky 6 Channel TX and several 6 Channel RX to go with it. But I want to upgrade the TX to the Turnigy 9 Channel TX. Can I use all my 6 Channel RX I had on the Turnigy system? Question two is. Is this a good system for my scratch build parkflyer hobby. I don't plan on going with bigger planes or beyond the parkflyer level.
Ken, I don't think the radio is approved by the MAAA (but HK does show "** C-Ticked & certified for the Australian market" for the 9X). This probably means you cant use it at MAAA affiliated clubs. My local is about $200/yr (+ working) bugger that for a joke, I think I will stick to parks and reserves. The actual TX list is very small and probably fixed to suite the importers cartel. (my opinion only). Have a look at the MAAA site. Changing the module probably wont make it compliant (for them).
Dear Bruce, i have the v2 9x and i have the frsky diy kit on order. the one thing i was wondering is using these in larger models. i have a 35% su-26 that i would like to use this system on but i would like to run 2 of the 8 ch rx's for dual redundancy. is this possible? thanks in advance
Just a quick question looked over the responces and didn't see this one. Can you still use the original reciever that came with the tx with this setup. And will it bind to spectrum BNF recievers?
LOL, great informative and funny videos. A lot of people seem to think we do not pronounce the "L" but in reality we of course do pronounce it. It is the pronunciation of the letter "O" that distinguishes the "L" sound with your accent and not with ours. Do you happen to know the battery alarm level for these receivers? Thanks
the frsky tx module. my next mod, Im going to try and put the module from my DX4e into it too. but, thats going to take a little more googling before I feel like I can do it without destroying it.
Hi Bruce the turnigy 9x does have a fail safe its in the menu just have to pick the channel set it to position and push and hold menu ,,,is there any other reasons why you would switch to frysky? PS love your vids !!
(newbie) Hi, I've bought a Th9x (upgraded version, mode 2). I've read in some forums that the new model doesn't need any flashing. I just wanted to know if there is any upgrades I need to make to get telemetry and other extras. Cheers
+JohnnySlash You have to upgrade the firmware to er9x or OpenTX and mod the radio to use a FrSky module. Then you have to do the telemetry mod. There are lots pf RUclipss about these modes. Note: stock "upgraded version" reverse to the change from the V1 2.4GHz system to the V2 AFHDS system. AFHDS does not support telemetry and neither does the stock 9X firmware.
Thanks for a great video. I have just completed the mod. Its seems to be working ok, the radio is powering up and trying to bind but I cant seem to get the receivers to bind. Any ideas? Things I could check?
Hi Bruce, thanks for the video, I have fitted one of these DIY units to my 6i and it works a treat. I am now fitting one to a dcm9x, just curious, I was just wondering what the other 2 pins from the module are used for, do you know?
I have to admit that when I got the kit, I had no idea as to what the instructions were telling you to do. How you figured it out, I can't imagine.
Congrats on a great YT channel, one of the best from the point of view of those of us not afraid to tinker.
Many thanks.
I remember you mention how you have been using the same knife pen for years; I think it is even more remarkable when one watches how versatile you are with it. Great video as usual Bruce, cheers.
Dear Bearded King of all DIY. I just received my TG9X with the FrSky DIY module, and within the hour it was working. It wouldn't have worked without your video guide. Thank you very much!
Though I don't need to convert my transmitter to FrSky, I enjoyed your video. You did a great job of explaining what you were doing and demonstrating proper soldering techniques. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I have tested Corona DSSS system and you are correct, the failsafe is not "persistent". I wished you would have stated this before since i ordered this system from Hobby king after watching your video on installing and testing it and everything seemed fine. luckily i have not put this receiver in my system without this piece of important information. I hope you make this information known to your viewers before they did what i did without the knowledge of a better choice. (I enjoy your channel)
Bruce,
I tried your mod on a FlySky 9x w/the FrSky V8HT & V8R7-SP receivers. I had no problem binding & servos worked great the first time around + activated & tested FailSafe. I put the small LED & Switch on the back using some hot glue as cushion for the board and strapped it to the bk case w/ the screw from the blk stub which is screwed to the case.
Can I tell you, having fiddled around with soldering irons for I-don't-know-how-long, the thing you did where you held the wire in two fingers with the solder between your thumb and index finger... that's gold.
It takes practice and heat proof fingers. Until you learn to ignore the searing pain you are not on the right path. :O)
I went down a historical rabbit hole and watched this video because I was curious about the origins of EdgeTX. It’s a trip to see you commenting on videos from before you became the expert on the subject. Small world.
Thanks for your quick response to my question on the menus. These videos are invaluable , they always say apicture is worth a thousand words. Thanks again.
Thanks much! Just ordered the DIY kit from HobbyKing along with an extra 8 channel receiver. Also, like an idiot, I ordered Frsky JR module with receiver. Tried to change it, but oh well... $20 mistake on my part since I don't need the module for the 9x conversion. I did get an extra receiver out of the deal, but no need for the JR module..
another option could be using the frsky module in the back and plug it to the transmitter antenna using a cable instead of installing the diy kit, in that way I could easily swap modules in the back and keep using the originals turnigy receivers (of course connecting the antenna to which module I'll be using)... anyway very nice review I'm a fan of your videos!!!
i have to admit i love seeing this stuff from a fellow kiwi instead of an american. thanks for everything love the reviews and vids
Kind Sir, thank you for taking the time & effort in making & sharing this great video.Absolutely wonderful! I will attempt to do the same once new stock of the 9x comes available.
@RCModelReviews
Bruce that would be really great. (a DIY demonstration on how to fit the FrSky DHT into the Turnigy 9X)
Of course we all have our own ideas on how to do it, but if you get the time to show your plan of attack it might ignite ideas that we haven't thought of.
I ordered the one you stick in the back 2 weeks ago and should get it within 2 days. I think the biggest advantage of it is that you can swap between Frsky and Flysky so you can still use hobbyking or turnigy receivers with the old module.
I love your little pickup on the whole solder/ sodder pronunciation :D
Thanks for the vid.
I have the FlySky 9X so I didn't need the mod advice,
but I was confused as to whether or not the FrSky module was compatible with my receiver.
It would seem that it is :)
Have to learn to pay attention more closely. I read your review of the Turnigy 9X from some years ago and didn't think about the date. I was mainly interested in the reasonable price. I thought I was getting a deal with the combo price including the RX. First I added the backlight kit and as soon as I started programing I noticed the Fail Safe didn't work. Now after more research of your videos I have ordered a FrSky DIY kit and a D8R-XP servo. Now up to approximately $154 I could have put toward a Taranis or some other radio. The good thing is I'm learning as I always have the hard and costly way. :)
+Lloyd Prunier I have been flying all sizes of quads with 9x and 9x with Open tx since this vid came out and 3 of the 4 are still working great. I just use the 4th for spares like gimbals etc and recalibrate after replacing them. I have Futabas I cant fix as easy and are easier to break.
Congratulation for the video! Perfect, because I intended to buy a Turnigy 9X but was afraid that it doesn't fit my purposes of making a FPV system. Thank You!
Thanks a million times for this, I'm getting a 9x Turnigy and I will be using this tutorial to do the FrSky mod. Extremely detailed and well explained.
Not sure why RUclips recommended this to me in 2020, but nevertheless, despite the fact it was totally irrelevant to any of my kit, i still find it an enjoyable video to watch! Back in the day eh?
VERY GOOD .... plus, the bind switch sits better up there. If it's on the back you could activate it whey you dont want to.. also ,why not just lock the antenna with the nuts a little bit lower? its seems to be room?
Good day, what is your flying range after the mod?
and . . . . this might be a little off the topic, but if I install this module in a walkera transmitter will i get better range also?
A small tip for putting the screws back. The screws are a bit too snug and can strip the holes, so to make their way easier put some soap on them. Hard soap, not the hand washing liquid thing Also it doesn't matter if it's Dove, Palmolive or the cheapest around. You can tighten the screws fairly easy now and it will hold just fine.
Have a 2.4 futaba, but still very interesting watching you do the conversion, thanks for posting.
@RCModelReviews Thanks for the reply Bruce. my big plan was to reflash the firmware with the improved ER9X from erazz. i have to wait for the pogo board for eprom flash to come off of back order first. in the past with my 72mhz systems i ran dual recievers splitting the arplane down the middle. i reiciever for 1 ele, 1 ail and one of the rudder servos. and the othere reciever for 1 ele , 1 ail ,1 rudder and the throttle . i've had recievers fail and the dual setup saved my but twice now.
@RCModelReviews Thank you for the information Bruce, Its informative to see your video clips. Its like you are teaching everyone. Hey their are many folks that want to learn from you.
Thank
Best regards
Nice video. I did something similar only I went a step further and mounted the original Turnigy antenna directly to the plug in module. Now I can use it or my Corona plug in module (yuck) or soon my own FrSky module.
Love my 9x radio and I think I will like it even more with the FrSky module.
Jon
Is there an easy modification i could make to the receiver that will allow the fail safe to be "persistent"? or should i just replace the Corona system with the FrSky system? I do not want to cause someone harm because i forgot to set the failsafe in the Corona system. Thanks for the timely response you have been making to my comments.
That is great. I will what for the 9303 vid. I saw the review on the Flysky Module and you said you would trust it in a 50cc. I'm in! And I have plenty of planes that are lacking a receiver because of cost of sketrum technology.
@RCModelReviews You are right about the antenna thing. But I am not quite sure if using the DIY module will improve reliability. Maybe you could mention that people who lack the soldering skills are better off using the JR module.
Hi. Love your vids. Liked the backpack one esp. Is it better to do this than purchase the plug in module? (FrSky DJT 2.4Ghz Combo Pack for JR w/ Telemetry Module & V8FR-II RX from Hobbyking). Apparently, according to an old post on rcgroups, the old plug in modules used to get over-volted and could fail because "the 9x drives the ppm signal to the module direct from the atmel processor.... driving a 5V signal into a 3.3V processor input."
Is this still an issue or now fixed on 9x/9xr? Cheers
Bruce thanks for that! I thought that was the case so I stuck the JR back in and will use it with out the head tracker, and parks sound like a good idea am now trying to get the 9xr to work.
Bruce,
You may have said this already. But I was wondering how Frsky compares to 2.4Ghz interference like the Futaba and JR radios you have reviewed under "Heads up: 2.4GHz systems tested" on the RCmodelreviews website.
@Vanusk
yes! I did install it yesterday and it is exactly the same, but you have the toggle switch, i removed the timer switch so i didnt had to drill extra holes.
and yes it's working!
Bruce:
How would you go about finding out which wires and where they are in trying to install one of these kits on a Airtronics rds8000 radio? Would you need to remove some part of the transmitter? If you did not, wouldn't it still transmit on the original2.4 and the Frsky 2.4? Would using a lipo effect the frsky negatively? Still waiting for HK to bring out the 9xr! Have you heard anything about changes in that radio or when available?
Thanks for your videos.
from doing a little more reading, there are two versions of the 9x. if the antenna comes out of a little box in the back, and not the transmitter itself, its an easy pop in, if not, and your antenna comes out of the transmitter, you have to follow his steps in the video, so the box will be default when clipped in.
Hey Bruce, I installed the FrSky DIY module following your video several months ago and couldn't be happier. Now that HobbyKing just came out with the DSM2/DSMX module for $29, I ordered one up to use with all the Horizon Bind 'n' Fly stuff... Anyway, I'd like to add a toggle switch to disable the FrSky if I'm using a module. Do you think I could just add the toggle inline on the positive wire to the FrSky module, or would the PPM (or something else) be better?
Bruce, would these instructions also be applicable to the FR SKY DHT telemetry diy kit?
The only apparent difference appears to be the extra compaibility three way switch.
Thanks in anticipation. Phillip
@RCModelReviews I can turn the servos manually but not with the TX. When turning them manually (with everything turned on) they turn as if everything was turned off, they don't try to recenter or hold their position.
Very good video, now I understand what is a DIY. I hate when 12 year olds do a how-to with 95%bs and 5%info. I will have this radio soon and I will watch this again when I do the operation. Cheers and big UP for the video!
Bruce... Did you ever post a template for drilling the holes on RCModelReviews for the bind plug?
Is this module compatible with their telemetry receivers as well or do we need a FrSky DIY telemetry version module for that? Great video as usual.
You can use the HK-GT2R with the 9X as well, it's only 3 channels but most smaller models only use 3 channels anyway.
@RCModelReviews Excellent!! I was just looking to ask that very question :) Eagerly awaiting! Your guides are perfect!
Hi Bruce , In the video of the conversion , you mentioned one of the reasons for removing the Turnigy TX module and antenna as being RF being absorbed by the original antenna. I have an Aurora 9ch TX which i added a Frsky hack module selectable via an additional toggle switch. The original antenna remains albeit i ran the coax inside the case and the Frsky antenna sits on the RH side of the orginal. Is this going to be a problem? Do risk doing unknown damage? Been flying like this 1 yr.
Frysky offers up to about 2.5km max, the flysky is a little more limited. With an extra 7DB antenna, I hear you can get up to 4.5km.... but, Ive just ordered the new add on module because I want to use the MXQ on the same receiver. I know I can bind the V929 to it as well, I just need to google more.
Hello Bruce, you mention "FrSky 2.4GHz DIY kit has many benefits ..." other than the 'Failsafe' feature what are the other main benefits of making this MOD?
Would it be a better choice to go for the new MOD that includes Telemetry?
Hey Bruce, I haven't looked through all the comments but did you know that you can bind the hobbyking 3ch and 4ch rx's to the 9x? Although the FrSky is really a great upgrade it's a nice option for anyone that just wants the standard 9x for smaller models.
Peace from Oz.
you can add a switch right to switch between the fr sky and turnigy and maybe use a set of sma connectors on the turnigy wires i would like to see what you think
cheers
I love your videos.
Can you tell me the part number for this FrSky system? And I'm assuming that it is from Hobbyking. I've looked but cannot find it.
As far as I can see there isn't even a plug in system for the Turnigy 9X transmitter. There is for other makes but not the Turnigy.
Thanks for your help.
Regards
@RCModelReviews Oh wow that'll be great ... was about to give this a go myself. Though i'm starting to wonder, by the time i take the T9X, the DHT and the D8R reciever (or perhaps the v2 of that) i'd probably have the equivalent of a $150 dollar radio with a decent 2.4 ghz system with fail safes and what not. Would it be better to purchase another radio for that cost or would this be a practical modification.
Just what I needed to hear. I'll find some creative way to cover the antenna hole. Thanks for the quick response. Your videos are awesome by the way, and the unbiased reviews are just icing on the cake. Let the haters hate.
could we have used the original aerial? soldering that wire you cut to the FrSky board.
Well, I have three modules now... the first is the stock one that comes with the TX. The second is the Frsky DJT unit, I got it from parkeflyer, and the third is the new DSM2 module, picked that up from hobbyking
best bet is to google the frsky website, and check the chart for compatibility.
It depends on what you mean by the cheapest, with or without telemetry? there are both options for that module.
I agree with the Q.C. It doesn't take much effort or cost to spend that little extra time and care to make a quality product. Relying on a percentage of reject because of cheapness isn't acceptable. Thanks xjet for your contributions and entertainment.
Dear Mr Bruce, i'm trying to install this module into a Futaba 7c FASST. I want to have both systems in the same radio in order to have a wider receiver range (as you know futaba compatible receivers are 8 channel ones and I'm looking to fly small indoor planes that require micro 4 channel receivers as FRSky V8R4).
My question is can i have both modules transmitting on the same antenna, in order not to put yet another 2.4Ghz antenna on the radio?
Thanks in advance!
Why didn't you take out the old transmitter parts on module and replace it with the new transmitter parts? Then you could have put your antenna out the back of the module like a FrSky transmitter by drilling a hole out the back of the module. Just wanted to know.
@gtrguy32 i was more or less unsure if you could run two recievers bound the the same radio without any issues of being erratic or range issues. From what everbody online says about the 9x , with good firmware and the frsky module it is capable of being a very good radio. the er9x firmware makes the radio more fluent to program and gives better mixes with better 5/9 point curve adjustments.plus you get a nice little EL backlight with the pogo kit. thanks for such a quick response :D
Hi Bruce,
A very quick question. Can I update an old Futaba SkySport 6 to the DIY FRSky 2.4Ghz. It doesn't have a module in the back, but does use a 35Mhz crystal.
Basically, do you HAVE to have a module based TX to convert to 2.4Ghz with this DIY kit?
J
Hi Bruce
what receivers do you sugest to get with this conversion
regards
from West Australia
Craig
Thanks for this excellent tutorial. Just followed it to the letter (nearly) and now have full signal loss failsafe on my DJI Wookong M with my 9X. Thank you! Only change I made was to put the LED and button through the little top Turnigy logo which is quite asthaetically pleasing. :) Never going to resell so doesn't matter in that respect.
if I didn't care about going back to the Turnigy module, would the FrSky plug in module kit (not the DIY kit) fit in the Turnigy slot? I would still remove the existing antenna. Just trying to aviod the soldering process.
What would be the "all in" cost for everything done in the video as a friend just doesn't have the coin to drop on a DX7 or DX8.
Thanks and keep these types of videos coming!
Good Video,Thanks.Glad to see you use the "L" in solder...
just installed the DHT (telemetry) unit as you discribed, and it totaly works!!
very nice manual!!
thank you very much and keep up the good work!
Yes, i will subcride
Great! Helped me out a lot. Ordered exactly what you recommended. One more question, I have a spare DIY kit and I would like to set it up in my dx6i, could you guide me somewhere where I can find the necessary information how its done? Or if you can help me out in any way, I'd be more than happy.
Ok, got some help from rcgroups, its advised to use a diode for the ppm line so that you could use one toggle switch for the vcc.
Bruce,
I have enjoyed your videos over the last year. Thank you for providing good stuff. I do have 2 questions about the Turnigy 9x. In this vid you mention one of the benefits of switching to frsky is to get fail safe option. However, on my Stock Turnigy 9x under Settings options on the 1/2 screen on the bottom right it has" fail saf" and when you click it you go to option to set fail safe parameters i think. Never used the radio yet so I don't know if that is what it is for or not.
great video RCModelReviews
use epoxy that way it wont pop apart on a cold day, hot glue rocks as a pinner and hold rc foam together well, in my exp hot glue comes undone on hard plastic in cold weather.
Hi, I know you probably been asked this before but I have to ask, can you please tell me the parts list to order the FrSky system? when you have a little time I know you work hard. but I would like to order the FrSky system but do not know what to get!? Thank You for your time and have a great day!
I have a programming question. If you can't answer it can you direct to who can?
My question is: I just purchased the 9X and my wife purchased the FMS P51 for my birthday. I am using the 9X in it's standard form. I am buying the V8HT this week end. . I have the flaps working with the three position switch but can only make one position work. The middle position is on and top and bottom is off. I would like to make it three positions for my flaps. HOW? I have tried everything.
Bruce,
do u think it is almost the same for the telemetry module?
(minus the toggle switch )
FrSky_DHT_8ch_DIY_Telemetry_Compatible_Transmitter_Module
Hello Mr. Bruce. one question, if you remove the old T9X module, this means that 5V internal IC stab is gone (the internal one, who supplies 5v) , and the power on the third pin, is the battery power ( unstabilized ), right? In this case, is better to use the internal circuit of 5V stab in the old T9x module? Using a 5V Fr Sky module on 9-10 v will destroy the module?
Where can I find the template for the holes that I need to drill, I went on your website but cannot find them.
BTW great video, really appreciate these kind of things.
Great video -- thanks for the detailed instructions! Very easy to follow! Question, though: after I bind the TX and RX, the LED on the TX flashes red and yellow quickly. It seems to be bound (the LED on the RX is green), but the TX flickering is different from the solid red you have in this video. Any ideas?
Saw this mod on other videos but by using the module instead of the diy kit.If you disconnect the antenna which is necessary to remove the original module, I can't see how it will effect reception. Being an ex military radar technician, I am skeptical on that point since it is disconnected and has no significant way to channel the energy and load the transmission. Other vids show mounting the old antenna to the original 9x module and that seems the best to retain full function w/ both modules.
How is the DIY version different from the module you stick on the back? Do both have diversity and any other differences?
(rangevideo) website sometimes carries this item if not sold out, they have a few other options as well just for fpv.
hey , i enjoy watching someone of your knowledge do these videos , most of us wouldnt ever know of any of these things if it werent for you , im thinking of doing this conversion on my turnigy 9x , how large of plane would you go with on this conversion??
Not sure why you would want to go through all that trouble. The EzUHF module just drops in (9x 9xr, anything with the JR modual) without having to open the unit. Not too sure about some of your comments about things like failsafe, my 9x has failsafe.
I see theres a module laying on the bench is this a frsky module that will fit into a 9x saries 1 transmitter without having tio do all the soldering?
Thanks
Richard
Hi Bruce, its been already asked here but couldn't find an answer :( Is it possible to do a dual module system? Is it ok I use a toggle for the "vcc" cable between two modules?
Did you have a chance to measure how far you can fly with this modification? Do you know if this module have the RSSI available?
As always Bruce. Informative and entertaining. Thanks.
I currently have the FlySky 6 Channel TX and several 6 Channel RX to go with it. But I want to upgrade the TX to the Turnigy 9 Channel TX. Can I use all my 6 Channel RX I had on the Turnigy system?
Question two is. Is this a good system for my scratch build parkflyer hobby. I don't plan on going with bigger planes or beyond the parkflyer level.
Ken, I don't think the radio is approved by the MAAA (but HK does show "** C-Ticked & certified for the Australian market" for the 9X).
This probably means you cant use it at MAAA affiliated clubs. My local is about $200/yr (+ working) bugger that for a joke, I think I will stick to parks and reserves. The actual TX list is very small and probably fixed to suite the importers cartel. (my opinion only). Have a look at the MAAA site. Changing the module probably wont make it compliant (for them).
Dear Bruce, i have the v2 9x and i have the frsky diy kit on order. the one thing i was wondering is using these in larger models. i have a 35% su-26 that i would like to use this system on but i would like to run 2 of the 8 ch rx's for dual redundancy. is this possible? thanks in advance
Just a quick question looked over the responces and didn't see this one. Can you still use the original reciever that came with the tx with this setup. And will it bind to spectrum BNF recievers?
LOL, great informative and funny videos.
A lot of people seem to think we do not pronounce the "L" but in reality we of course do pronounce it.
It is the pronunciation of the letter "O" that distinguishes the "L" sound with your accent and not with ours.
Do you happen to know the battery alarm level for these receivers? Thanks
the frsky tx module.
my next mod, Im going to try and put the module from my DX4e into it too.
but, thats going to take a little more googling before I feel like I can do it without destroying it.
Bruce,
what about the new OrangeRX DSMX/DSM2 2.4Ghz Transmitter Module (JR/Turnigy compatible). what would be involved in updating to this option?
Hi Bruce the turnigy 9x does have a fail safe its in the menu just have to pick the channel set it to position and push and hold menu ,,,is there any other reasons why you would switch to frysky? PS love your vids !!
Hi Bruce, i have a question?. Can i install the DIY 2.4ghz FRSKY module on my JR XP6102 and also keep my FM tx, so i can switch between them ?
Thanks.
came across your web site, i found important informations, but one question does this work if the firmware uses ER9x?
Ty for saving my fingers and typing this for me, Bruce.
(newbie) Hi, I've bought a Th9x (upgraded version, mode 2). I've read in some forums that the new model doesn't need any flashing. I just wanted to know if there is any upgrades I need to make to get telemetry and other extras. Cheers
+JohnnySlash You have to upgrade the firmware to er9x or OpenTX and mod the radio to use a FrSky module. Then you have to do the telemetry mod. There are lots pf RUclipss about these modes. Note: stock "upgraded version" reverse to the change from the V1 2.4GHz system to the V2 AFHDS system. AFHDS does not support telemetry and neither does the stock 9X firmware.
Have you looked into reflashing this 9x to er9x or open9x to see how good it can be?
I would love to see a video from you doing that!
Thanks for a great video. I have just completed the mod. Its seems to be working ok, the radio is powering up and trying to bind but I cant seem to get the receivers to bind. Any ideas? Things I could check?
Hi Bruce, thanks for the video, I have fitted one of these DIY units to my 6i and it works a treat.
I am now fitting one to a dcm9x, just curious, I was just wondering what the other 2 pins from the module are used for, do you know?
You probably have answered this a million times, but does the menu function the same after conversion? Thanks in advance. :)