Category: Radio Transmitter
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Airwolf RX-F801 and RX-F802 vs X4R-SB
Got some new receivers in that are compatible with the FrSky protocol. No doubt thanks to midelic’s work on RCGroups. Hoping the sqaurish format will allow me to bury it into micro FPV quadcopter builds. It was difficult finding a location for the regular FrSky X4R-SB. The RX-F801 and RX-F802 were purchased from BangGood. I […]
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Transmitter Mount Points
As technology progresses and we RC hobbyist find the need to mount additional things to our transmitter, the need for adjustable mount points arises. Of course, if these transmitter manufacturer were current with the time, we would have more elegant solutions in place. Instead, follow along for a solution if you don’t like every hobbyist […]
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Hobby King Spektrum DSMX Module
What an exciting day for micro R/C hobbyist. Hobby King just introduced a new module that is compatible with Spektrum DSMX and DSM2 technology for your Turnigy 9x and other radio that accepts JR style module. OrangeRX DSMX/DSM2 Transmitter Module It’s a full range system too. So you can fly all the Horizon Hobby DSM2 […]
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FlySky FS-TH9x, Turnigy 9x Stick Calibration How-to
When you first get your TH9x, Turnigy 9x radio, I recommend you calibrate your sticks. It’s a quick procedure that ensure your sticks range of motion is seen correctly by the firmware. Keep in mind, this should work for all the variants of the FlySky FS-TH9x. i.e. Turnigy 9x, Imax-9x, Eurgle and CopterX If not, […]
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Turnigy 9x Manuals
Every now and then I see someone on the forum looking for the Turnigy 9x manual. So I compiled a few and am linking them here for your convenience. First up is the Imax-9x. Which is the same radio as the Turnigy 9x. The manual is fully applicable and has nice soft colorations. Looks good. Click […]
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HP6DSM Module Wired Up
Here’s how I prepare the DSM2 module harvested from the HP6DSM transmitter. The DX4e and DX5e has a similar module and pinout. You can find more information as well as the schematic by Pat MacKenzie here: Spektrum DSM2 module from HP6DSM Basically, you have a 4k7 (4700ohm) resistor soldered to the 3.3v and signal pad of […]
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Carrying Case for Micro Helicopters
I took this photo to share on RCGroups. I figured I’ll post here as well. RCGroups forum member Heli Pad gifted me this Harbor Freight Tools case and I configured it to hold 5 micro heli. From top to bottom: Blade mCP X with extended tail boom WL Toys v911 (HobbyKing FP100) Blade mSR modded […]
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Turnigy 9x Transmitter Sticks
Just wanted to share the transmitter sticks that just arrived. At our local flynite, quite a few of us has the Turnigy 9x transmitter. Often times, it takes a double, triple check to make sure I am picking up the one that is mine. With these new sticks, it should help me identify my TX […]
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Turnigy 9x Antenna Mod
I was asked how I solved the problem with the antenna wire on the Turnigy 9x to allow for the rear module to be removed. The easy way would to buy the original FlySky TH9x module, which comes with the antenna properly mounted on the rear module. However, if you’re handy with a soldering iron […]
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Spektrum DSM2 module from HP6DSM
Here’s a X1TXN (AMTX10?) DSM2 module taken from a HP6DSM transmitter. It was easy to install into the Turnigy 9x running the latest er9x firmware. Just three wires, a diode and resistor. It works great!!! Here’s some photos for your reference. Here’s the relevant pinout according to this post: 1 GND Module Ground 2 VDD […]