The CC2500 version will bind to FrSKY X/X2 LBT & HoTT LBT receivers but please check the RadioMaster and multi protocol module website to confirm your particular receiver will be compatible. The binding procedure is the same as you would do with your current FrSky receivers. Please check my playlist for how to bind receivers.
Good day, thank you for the video. I'm not a drone flyer but I think this radio would be good for RC trucks or excavators where they need many channels. Is it possible for this to pair with an older frisky receiver? If yes how do I do that pls?
I just want a whoop for inside in the winter can I buy the ELRS version ? I always fly FPV with DJI air units and controllers but I can’t get around the weight so o was thinking if I get the analog converter that snaps on the side of my DJI goggles and an analog controller then I can it to work
Congratulations on the tutorials you do, they are great. I just bought a pocket CC2500 and I have S-FHSS receivers. The internal module only accepts FrsKy and HoTT as you mentioned in your videos. How can I set up my TX to bind futaba or S-FHSS receivers if the protocol doesn't appear? Thanks
Hi Juan, I am pleased you are finding the videos useful. I am afraid you would have to purchase a 4-in-1 MPM to attach to the back of the Pocket. If you have a few Futaba receivers then that’s your route to go. If not buy compatible FrSky protocol receivers.
Hi Bill Im interested in this TX for flying planes because I like to fly small and compact rc gliders that are easily portable thus such a radio is great. However I use flysky receivers and Radiomaster with my Zorro 4 in 1. will they be compatible with C2500?
Looking at getting a RM pocket for sim training but unsure about protocal (as i dont have a quad yet) ill prob get a small woop? So can you say what protocal i should invest in? ELRS is the thing but ive heard that the embedded elrs version is 25mw? And perhaps if using an external elrs module more power would be possible? I guess i wont need much with a small quad so maybe im over thinking it.
Hi Owen, I am sure in you quad flying career you will move on to bigger quads. I would say go the ExpressLRS direction. The receivers are made by many manufacturers so pricing should be competitive. There is a learning curve with ERLS but many videos to help you. 25mw can go a long way with ExpressLRS. You can have the best of both worlds by getting a 4in1 module for the back of the radio later. Welcome to the wonderful world of RC flight good luck with it.
@@the-happy-RC-flyer thanks. I'm perfectly positioned with my other interests, (electronics, radio and A2) to take flight so I'm excited to get going. Thanks for reply
Hi Simon, welcome to the hobby. ExpressLRS is a link protocol which uses one type of protocol. You would need to purchase ExpressLRS receivers which are made buy various manufacturers as the firmware behind ExpressLRS is open source. This makes the pricing competitive because you do not need to goto a specific manufacturer. There is a bit of a learning curve with ExpressLRS, I do have videos to help the complete beginner. It is a long range system to. CC2500 is a MPM system that can link to specific protocols mainly FrSky protocol receivers which a few manufacturers make. There are other protocol receivers which can link to the CC2500 MPM. Please note it is not a full multi protocol module. If you are starting out I would lean towards the ExpressLRS version but it you have models the CC2500 can bind to go that route. I hope that helps Simon and good luck on your RC journey. All the best, Bill.
Hi, thanks for the quick and detailed answer ! I bought the CC2500 version few weeks ago and I’m currently looking to which receiver buying. What would you recommend me ?(does something exist under 20-30 bucks?)
Hi there Bill just a question as im interested in purchasing this tx but not sure if i should choose the fcc or lbt for the region. Im in Durban South Africa also would thetbs crossfire nano work on this tx Thanking you in advance
Hello your video is really helpful . And I wanna ask some questions. so the place where I live has hard time buying all this kind of product specially RC receiver so please can you suggest me from both of this two cc2500 and elrs which one is more convenient to buy for receiver availability. And which one I should buy FCC or LBT . and what the difference in elrs and cc2500. Is it only range and all the other feature are same or it’s the ecosystem only . And which version cc2500 or elrs can bind with many receiver or both of them same same and only bind with their own brand reciever , what really is it . I am confuse
Because you are new to the hobby I would suggest ExpressLRS. ExpressLRS receivers are made by many different manufacturers so good choice available. Yes it is a long range system which is a good thing. There are other advantages to the system. The CC2500 is a reduced protocol multi protocol system but basically FrSky and FlySky receivers. FCC or LBT, LBT is Listen Before Talk and is required for Europe and the UK. FCC for USA and the rest of the world but check for your country on the internet.
@@the-happy-RC-flyer thank you for your reply and helping your viewer . Now Iast question. Can we use rp1 v2 or rp3 v2 receiver to make RC car . Or we have to go for ER5A. I am not asking which one is Better but let’s say if I wanna use RC car with RM pocket and I only have rp1 and 3 now can rp1 and rp3 be use as car receiver . how many channel do rp1 and rp3
Hi Boris, yes you can purchase an external Express LRS to attach to the back of your radio. www.radiomasterrc.com/collections/ranger/products/ranger-nano-2-4ghz-elrs-module
Ive got one but can frequency tub=ne it or connect to my speedybee v2 spent days on it just has alwyas arming disable flags up in app in phone , no valid receiver signal is dtected, MSP connection is active, problems with connectivity about to send it back but I think it could be the radio...
I have a radiomaster pocket cc2500 and a radiomaster reciver r888 v2. I cant seem to figure out how to bind them.... any tips? Ive read up a lot and cant seem to figure it out. Im thinking i have the wrong protocalls? But im very new at this and im lost...
Hi Chris, the R88 has 3 protocols it can use to bind to the transmitter. D8, D16 and S-FHSS. You may have accidentally changed the protocol on the receiver. Let’s make sure it is in D8 mode. Please follow these instructions: Select D8 protocol in your radio. 1. Turn on your transmitter and select the desired protocol. 2. Enter bind mode on the receiver. Press and hold the bind button while powering on the receiver. The receiver will cycle between D8, D16 and S-FHSS protocols. Three single flashes= D8 protocol. Three double flashes= D16 protocol. Three triple flashes= S-FHSS protocol. 3. When the flash pattern matches the transmitter protocol, press bind on the transmitter. The light will flash rapidly then return to solid. 4. Cycle the power to the receiver after binding. Please let me know how you get on.
@the-happy-RC-flyer that's just it... these are the instructions I've been following except I'm not sure how to find the D8 mode, when I turn the internal RF to multi, there is no D8 submenu option. There is, multi, flyskyrx, flyskyx, and hott, maybe one more that I'm forgetting. Am I in the wrong spot? I'm in setup on page 2 of the model menu.
I bought the LBT Cc2500 version .. Doesn’t have D8 & can’t seem to bind with D16 … I don’t know what other drones work with it .. should have gone for ELRS version as now only use it to fly sims .. Great radio but bit of a waste for me anyhow 🫠
Another great review. Thank you Bill.
great review, going to be grabbing a couple of these when available in the UK
great review bill.
Thank you Stu. I enjoyed you “nothing going right video” we all have those days!
The CC2500 version will bind to FrSKY X/X2 LBT & HoTT LBT receivers but please check the RadioMaster and multi protocol module website to confirm your particular receiver will be compatible. The binding procedure is the same as you would do with your current FrSky receivers. Please check my playlist for how to bind receivers.
Good day, thank you for the video. I'm not a drone flyer but I think this radio would be good for RC trucks or excavators where they need many channels. Is it possible for this to pair with an older frisky receiver? If yes how do I do that pls?
I just want a whoop for inside in the winter can I buy the ELRS version ? I always fly FPV with DJI air units and controllers but I can’t get around the weight so o was thinking if I get the analog converter that snaps on the side of my DJI goggles and an analog controller then I can it to work
I do not have any experience with DJI equipment. ExpressLRS is great so good for your winter indoor whoop.
Congratulations on the tutorials you do, they are great. I just bought a pocket CC2500 and I have S-FHSS receivers. The internal module only accepts FrsKy and HoTT as you mentioned in your videos. How can I set up my TX to bind futaba or S-FHSS receivers if the protocol doesn't appear? Thanks
Hi Juan, I am pleased you are finding the videos useful. I am afraid you would have to purchase a 4-in-1 MPM to attach to the back of the Pocket. If you have a few Futaba receivers then that’s your route to go. If not buy compatible FrSky protocol receivers.
Hi Bill Im interested in this TX for flying planes because I like to fly small and compact rc gliders that are easily portable thus such a radio is great. However I use flysky receivers and Radiomaster with my Zorro 4 in 1. will they be compatible with C2500?
Hi Ian, the CC2500 does not support FlySky so you will need the 4 in 1 version.
Looking at getting a RM pocket for sim training but unsure about protocal (as i dont have a quad yet) ill prob get a small woop? So can you say what protocal i should invest in? ELRS is the thing but ive heard that the embedded elrs version is 25mw? And perhaps if using an external elrs module more power would be possible? I guess i wont need much with a small quad so maybe im over thinking it.
Hi Owen, I am sure in you quad flying career you will move on to bigger quads. I would say go the ExpressLRS direction. The receivers are made by many manufacturers so pricing should be competitive. There is a learning curve with ERLS but many videos to help you. 25mw can go a long way with ExpressLRS. You can have the best of both worlds by getting a 4in1 module for the back of the radio later. Welcome to the wonderful world of RC flight good luck with it.
@@the-happy-RC-flyer thanks. I'm perfectly positioned with my other interests, (electronics, radio and A2) to take flight so I'm excited to get going. Thanks for reply
Love the radio but what EdgeTX target do I use to update it, I am using the Buddy web flasher? I do not see the Pocket radio listed.
Hi Eric, it is not supported at the moment due in version 2.10
@@the-happy-RC-flyer So I can’t flash 2.9 to it? Bummer
@@ericwil76no not at the moment.
Hey, what’s the difference between the ELRS version and CC2500 ? Has it an impact on the RX ? (I’m a complete beginner thank you
Hi Simon, welcome to the hobby. ExpressLRS is a link protocol which uses one type of protocol. You would need to purchase ExpressLRS receivers which are made buy various manufacturers as the firmware behind ExpressLRS is open source. This makes the pricing competitive because you do not need to goto a specific manufacturer. There is a bit of a learning curve with ExpressLRS, I do have videos to help the complete beginner. It is a long range system to. CC2500 is a MPM system that can link to specific protocols mainly FrSky protocol receivers which a few manufacturers make. There are other protocol receivers which can link to the CC2500 MPM. Please note it is not a full multi protocol module. If you are starting out I would lean towards the ExpressLRS version but it you have models the CC2500 can bind to go that route. I hope that helps Simon and good luck on your RC journey. All the best, Bill.
Hi, thanks for the quick and detailed answer ! I bought the CC2500 version few weeks ago and I’m currently looking to which receiver buying. What would you recommend me ?(does something exist under 20-30 bucks?)
Go for the RadioMaster have a look at the R series like then R88 v2 for servos and drones with a flight controller R81 v2. Go check their website.
I came because I wondered whether to choose cc2500 or ELRS...
I might end up with a few motorized gliders, Namely one BOT and one Jolly.
Hi Alex, if I was starting out I would go for ExpressLRS.
Hi there Bill just a question as im interested in purchasing this tx but not sure if i should choose the fcc or lbt for the region. Im in Durban South Africa also would thetbs crossfire nano work on this tx
Thanking you in advance
Hi Jonathan, FCC is fine and yes to the crossfire module.
Hello your video is really helpful . And I wanna ask some questions. so the place where I live has hard time buying all this kind of product specially RC receiver so please can you suggest me from both of this two cc2500 and elrs which one is more convenient to buy for receiver availability. And which one I should buy FCC or LBT . and what the difference in elrs and cc2500. Is it only range and all the other feature are same or it’s the ecosystem only . And which version cc2500 or elrs can bind with many receiver or both of them same same and only bind with their own brand reciever , what really is it . I am confuse
Because you are new to the hobby I would suggest ExpressLRS. ExpressLRS receivers are made by many different manufacturers so good choice available. Yes it is a long range system which is a good thing. There are other advantages to the system. The CC2500 is a reduced protocol multi protocol system but basically FrSky and FlySky receivers. FCC or LBT, LBT is Listen Before Talk and is required for Europe and the UK. FCC for USA and the rest of the world but check for your country on the internet.
@@the-happy-RC-flyer so does cc2500 radiomaster pocket bind with Flysky reciever? Or only frsky and it’s own brand reciever.
No the CC2500 basically is only FrSky receivers obviously the FrSky protocol RadioMaster receivers.
@@the-happy-RC-flyer thank you for your reply and helping your viewer . Now Iast question. Can we use rp1 v2 or rp3 v2 receiver to make RC car . Or we have to go for ER5A. I am not asking which one is Better but let’s say if I wanna use RC car with RM pocket and I only have rp1 and 3 now can rp1 and rp3 be use as car receiver . how many channel do rp1 and rp3
You cannot use the RP receivers as they need a Flight Controller (FC) You will need a PWM receiver so you can plug in the cars servos.
What's the difference between cc2500 and elrs, is it compatible with r86 receiver ?
The R86 is FrSky D8 / D16 or Futaba SFHSS protocol compatible so will bind to the CC2500 but not ExpressLRS.
@@the-happy-RC-flyer ok thank you
I bought CC2500 version by mistake. Can I convert it to ELRS somehow?
Hi Boris, yes you can purchase an external Express LRS to attach to the back of your radio.
www.radiomasterrc.com/collections/ranger/products/ranger-nano-2-4ghz-elrs-module
Ive got one but can frequency tub=ne it or connect to my speedybee v2 spent days on it just has alwyas arming disable flags up in app in phone , no valid receiver signal is dtected, MSP connection is active, problems with connectivity about to send it back but I think it could be the radio...
Are you selecting the correct protocol?
Ok i pluged mine to the usb on the top to charge it do u thinkbi hurt it?
It should still be ok. Try plugging the radio into your computer and check if you can access the SDCard.
I have a radiomaster pocket cc2500 and a radiomaster reciver r888 v2. I cant seem to figure out how to bind them.... any tips? Ive read up a lot and cant seem to figure it out. Im thinking i have the wrong protocalls? But im very new at this and im lost...
Hi Chris, the R88 has 3 protocols it can use to bind to the transmitter. D8, D16 and S-FHSS. You may have accidentally changed the protocol on the receiver. Let’s make sure it is in D8 mode. Please follow these instructions:
Select D8 protocol in your radio.
1. Turn on your transmitter and select the desired protocol.
2. Enter bind mode on the receiver. Press and hold the bind button while powering on the receiver.
The receiver will cycle between D8, D16 and S-FHSS protocols.
Three single flashes= D8 protocol.
Three double flashes= D16 protocol.
Three triple flashes= S-FHSS protocol.
3. When the flash pattern matches the transmitter protocol, press bind on the transmitter. The light will flash rapidly then return to solid.
4. Cycle the power to the receiver after binding.
Please let me know how you get on.
@the-happy-RC-flyer that's just it... these are the instructions I've been following except I'm not sure how to find the D8 mode, when I turn the internal RF to multi, there is no D8 submenu option. There is, multi, flyskyrx, flyskyx, and hott, maybe one more that I'm forgetting. Am I in the wrong spot? I'm in setup on page 2 of the model menu.
You need the FrSky protocol try FrSky D internal module.
@@the-happy-RC-flyer I've tried binding in all the different options. All have failed... I'm wondering if I'm missing a larger problem
@@the-happy-RC-flyer the radio only has frysky, rx, x, x2, and hott. Options...
I bought the LBT Cc2500 version .. Doesn’t have D8 & can’t seem to bind with D16 … I don’t know what other drones work with it .. should have gone for ELRS version as now only use it to fly sims .. Great radio but bit of a waste for me anyhow 🫠
It can bind to the FrSky older receivers. Just check the sub protocol options under FrSky.
@@the-happy-RC-flyer ..,0k I’ll try that thanks .. FCC version has D8 but I got the LBT .. EUROPEAN 🇪🇺.. so not there 😀