FrSky ACCESS Firmware R-XSR Update | X-Lite Pro & X9 Lite 

I am very new to FPV and ordered an R-XSR accst with an X9 Lite access and I was super stressing the whole process of figuring this out, but you made it so much easier! You rock man thanks for everything you do!

Please continue this series as this may come in handy in the future (at least for me and my very reliable r9m). Thanks for the hard work!

okay so i ordered the new xlite pro and looking forward to all your vids about that topic :D

Fortunately I don't need to do any of this I steered clear of these controllers. But. You do a flawless job if helpung sort this for those who use these new controllers. Great job.

have said it many times but here we go again , THANKS FPV MOM for all your hard work put into this videos

After watching this I'm more convinced than ever. A JUMPER WILL BE MY NEXT RADIO.

This was very insightful. Thanks for making the video :)

Your the man, you just saved me so much frustration. Thanks a lot

Thanks for the info Joshua!!! You help me a lot!

TY TY TY!! Once again you have saved me from potential drone build induced insanity :) Flash S-Port not EXT... Who Knew!!

thank you very much, JB, God bless you

thanks a lot Joshua, you are the bible of opentx taranis for me !!!

Posted this on RCGroups about flashing back to D16 firmware: Started out with a brand new R-XSR receiver and flashed R-XSR FPORT firmware onto it using the X-Lite Pro to verify that I could successfully flash this firmware. Flash was successful and confirmed it by making a new model and binding to it in D16 mode. Telemetry was good as shown by the RSSI. First time flashing the access FPORT firmware resulted in an error, "Device refused data" if I recall correctly. Second attempt was successful. Confirmed working by binding in ISRM ACCESS mode and checking out telemetry tab. Flashing back to FPort has been a struggle. First attempt got to about 75% before it gave me the device refused data error. I expected this since I also got it when flashing ACCESS. Second attempt, the update got through maybe 25% before throwing out the error. Third attempt threw out the error almost immediately. It throwing the error at different times in the update process tells me this is more of a bug and not actually a deliberate attempt at blocking the update. I restarted my X-Lite Pro at this point and tried a fourth time. The fourth attempt was successful. Bound under ISRM D16 mode and checked telemetry. All is good. So there, the firmware update process is hella buggy so while some people might get lucky the first try, some other might fail three times in a row. Bardwell may as well have tried to revert and failed several times. Good luck flashing and may the odds be with you!

If the rx is already installed in a quad I always flash it like this: 1. serialpassthrough In the betaflight cli (this has to be the smartport/fport serial port) 2. Use the frsky flashing software for pc Especially when you soldered directly to the receiver or don't have a radio with smartport it is much faster!

ur honestly the best

Hi fpv friends and Joshua!George from Greece here!i experienced a problem as a newbie . i correctly binded the receiver with my tx16s but when i connected it to beta flight no stick movement occured. So...Be carefull when first binding the Frsky-rxsr if you have sbus to the fc connected. in order the receiver to work in sbus mode when bind check that a green and a blue led is lighting,not only a solid green.In order to bind it you have to stimultaniously press the bind button on the receiver when power on,not keep it after it power ups. but if you do so and nothing works just plug it again normally and press the bind button 4 seconds and thern you will see a green and a blue led.and then it works with beta flight too. this took me 4 hous to find it from another video in you tube thankfully.i just add it here to help other people. thank you for you time and the effort you make Joshua!

Awesome, Joshua! Thanks a lot! 😊

Don't even have a frsky but Ill watch

Super vid 👍. You should open JoshuaBardwell Fpv university. With your wealth of information. Keep up the good work.

thank you , very useful.

Good video, l did not know we could flash with the new protocol.

Awesome.

Hey JB great video, just a quick question - I know if you have a bunch of ACCST protocol receivers and it is annoying to change TXs to use different radios. But like me for someone who is just starting and wanted to progress in the hobby, i don't think this protocol changes really matter in the long run isn't it?.

I have x9 lite and use rxsr. Thanx jb. And next iam waiting you to how get setting lua scripts in x9 lite.

Do you by chance have a video or can make one showing the x9 lite and how to model setup and also how to bind it to the rxsr after the firmware flash

I'm watching this video cuz I like bardwell while I eat ...chili...helps me digest. ;)

Thanks josh this was my problem i think

Hi, Im just updating my new Taranis +2019. You mentioned the sound pack, I have the one that came with open tx 2.3.4 but my question is, do you know if I can use the sound files from the "amber sound pack" so I can get some custom sounds ? Thank you !

Hey josh, I’ve been practicing in your backyard in the simulator a few days, I used to fly regular LOS quads, helis, and planes. went to DJI, but found that even in sport mode I wanted to do more. I recently got a iFlight Nazgûl 5 HD with RXSR and the Racingdayquad says it comes preloaded with access. if my xlite pro has access as a mode, why won’t it bind with the RXSR that has access on it? I’m in the middle of updating the OPEN TX and internal RF module. Update: it’s still not working even with latest firmware ughh

i wanna upgrade from my cheap flysky radio... should i buy the xlitepro and the rxsr? i like the „xbox-style“ layout of the controller :D ...or better the normal xlite without all that access protocol stuff? 😅

I just ordered the X9 Lite "Pro" as my first controller from Bangood. ( should get here in a month) & Hopefully it's not a copy or a fake. I'm new to the hobby. Big Problem; I have no computer 😢

Still no xm plus firmware, so all my quads are not usable with this x9 lite radio I have . Such a nice investment

Hi Mr. Bard. I'm buying a RTF kit Alpha A85 with R-XSR. They say it comes already soldered and ready, but I still have to update the firmware to match my ACCESS, and I don't know if the servo cable is included. If so, do I have to disassemble something on my drone, remove the receiver in order to update the firmware? As a beginner, all these things are giving me terrible headache. Your videos are very helpful, but, this hobby.... If you are complete beginner without anyone in your surrounding that knows this stuff, its extremely complicated to get into.. Thank you

You can flash it back to d16 now after updating to access

Hello Again Joshua, My HiTec TX just died and a good option for me is the Qx7 with ACCESS. Will this work with the Delta 8 (multiprotocol RX for HiTec) and minima RX also multiprotocol tx.Also, is it possible to have the QX7 to NOT use the ACCESS protocol once it is shipped to me if the ACCESS does not work with my existing receivers? Thanks heaps, !!

Hello maybe you can help me urgently. I bought an x9 lite remote control but can't use it on the liftoff for the simulation course. I manage to calibrate it but when playing it tells me that the throttle is not activated, I cannot know where and how it is activated

Help? I have a friend next door that is just getting into flying and I'm trying to set up his new quad with a new Frsky XD9+ and a new R-XSR receiver. I have used this receiver in three of my quads so far and have never had an issue with setting them up. This new transmitter has the 2.3.14 version on it. I have flashed the new firmware as you described, went through every step and cannot get the receiver to bind. When I try to bind it it, all three lights come on, blue, re, and green all light up and stay lit. I have tried everything I know and also watched a few different videos trying to resolve the problem to no avail. I know that I'm missing something but have not been able to figure it out yet. Your videos have helped me numerous times in the past and have been greatly appreciated. Any help with this situation would again be much appreciated, thanks in advance.

Hi, So I get R9M 2019 with R9MM-OTA. Can I use access on my Taranis X9D+ Opentx 2.2.4? Many thanks!

So i have a Emax TinyHawk S which has built a in Frsky RX D16, if i buy a X-lite Pro will the X-lite bind to the Tinyhawk ????

Hey Joshua! Thanks for the detailed video! Whats the name of the connector that allows to link my xm+ with my taranis x9 lite? Mine didn't come with one.

Josh, Question....whats the power output of my X-lite (no long range)....I cant find anywhere! Thanks

Hi Joshua great video I just have one question. I’ve flashed my R-XSR the exact same way you have but I am having problems binding the X9 Lite to the receiver. I’m getting both a solid red led and solid green led. What do I do to fix this? Thanks

I'm using the module bay on my x9 lite The XJT module has D16 mode, I m fully bound to the RXSR reciever,. But I have nothing in the reciever Tab. Also what is the correct version to flash I am using the Lavax RXSR version

Binding an X-LITE PRO to an R-XSR receiver: I updated the firmware on the R-XSR to the latest V2.1.0 ACCESS Firmware like in this video. BUT, you also need to make the transmitter's internal ISRM module is updated to the latest V2.1.0! I lost so many hours to this issue, I hope it can help someone.

Josh, talking about binding, I need your help! I had bound 2 R-XSR to my X9D, but unfortunately afterwards I broke the bind button of both by adding some conformal coating. Is there a way to bind them back if I update them or my taranis? How can I extract that binding information and use it again? Thank you!

Hi Joshua you're awesome! Dude I'm dying with my R-XSR, Wind5, and X-LPro...The receiver and trans worked fine w my 369s (btw I agree w you 349 is better) but not w the Wind5. Im getting an RSSI signal in Betaflight but thats about it. Hepp me please

Yep, just made the mistake of buying a FrSky X9 Lite S. Will not bind to the XM+. Gives a false bind light then on and off intermittently. Had to get an iRX4 multi to use my new quad. It looks to be over two years since this video came out and FrSky actually has LESS "ACCESS RX Series -2.4GHz" firmware downloads now (missing the XM). I tested the waters of FrSky and found them cold and uninviting.

Does the Tarranis X7S with Access now support the RXSR RX now with the last Tarranis update?? because I dont see a download link at Frsky-RC.com for RXSR??

@Joshua Bardwell If i have a new Radio, do I have to do the OpenTX site setup, or would the SD contents from FrSky have the OpenTX in it also? Or it doesn't matter, I always get OpenTX from their site, then the firmware form FrSky?

I just found out that my X9L can't read my 64GB SD card if it's in exFAT or NTFS file format. You have to use FAT32 so that X9L can read the SD card properly. Why didn't Frsky say this on their website?

Hey Joshua, I've downloaded the correct files, according to the OpenTx version on my Qx7, and placed them in the firmware folder of my sd card. However when I access the file in my transmitter, when the Rxsr is connected, it does not give me the option to update the receiver. Only option I get is to copy or delete the file. Can you, please, tell me what im doing wrong?

what about OTA firmware update that ACCESS is supposed to add??

So I understand if you have been in the hobby for a long time the new FrSky stuff can be frustrating because of compatibility. My question is if you are new to the hobby and just now are acquiring parts, do all of your frustrations still ring true? I like the look of the X-lite Pro, but if I'm in for nothing but frustration I won't go for it.

Josh!! the FW-ACCESS-RECEIVERS-V1.1.3 / RXSR_ACCESS_Fport190805 in the web seem wrong, when you flash it say in the controller R9-MINI-OTA, and give you a shit of range. i downgrade to 1.1.1 and say again RXSR. Can you do a video about re-flash back, was a pain for me the lack of information about that.

Can my xsr-sim usb get access?

Dear Joshua I'm curious what will happen if I flash by mistake of course internal TX radio module by receiver firmware ? and how to restore correct firmware in my TX internal radio module ?

Im getting an error after it says "device reset". So i cant flash my receiver. Any suggestions? (Im using the same harness that youre using so i dont believe its a cable mismatch problem.

Which receiver to use for "FrSky Taranis Q X7 ACCESS"?

Hello. I have a Q-X7 Transmitter where is a label with 2/4GHz ACCST. A week ago I tryed to fresh the firmware up. And downloaded the Q-X7 ACCES FM. Should it work? Or do the QX7 ACCST hardware not compatible with QX7 ACCES? After the update, first I thought, I get a brick. Then I saw that exists QX& ACCESS & QX& ACCST FM donloads.

hi thanks for the vid! are these files still upto date?

Ok so instead of how to bind when I move all those files too my ad card then put it in my x9 lite I don't get the open tx startup like you show I'm soooo lost I got a 400 dollar drone I can't fly because of this I'm new to the hobby this is all my first setup

So if I only have a QX7 and I flash the access firmware, I've basically bricked my R-XSR?

First attempt at flashing the latest firmware (2.1.0) to the R-XSR, I got the error "FW update error, Data refused". I simply tried it a second time, and it worked. Hope that helps someone.

Better 2020 access or accest?

I have a regular X-Lite (no pro, no S) and I can't bind to my R-XSR or my XM radio, but I can bind to all my whoops with the built in receiver. Whats up with that?

do I need to do each firmware update in order (oldest to newest)? or can I just do the newest? Just checking. Going to do each one in order (bus for me) until its done.

I put SD card firmware from the OpenTX website on my SD card and now it says it needs to be formatted. It cannot be formatted! Please HELP me!

Hello, Does it could work on Taranis Xlite ?

How would I got about doing this if I bought a pre built drone? Am I still able to flash the receiver if it's inside the drone? Anyone can answer this if you know what to do.

Can I do the same thing with the QX7s???

I have been having a hard time with the rxsr I have a qx7 access and I can’t for the love of me get it to take any input

Would it be okay to flash the receiver if it's already soldered onto the quad, or should I desolder it first?

Hallo, is it possible to use ACCESS with the normal Taranis x-lite Radio or will it only work with the x-lite pro?? Thanks

hello,it doesn t work for me, i have a eu lbt, it says won t receive data

As I understand it you can reflash the receiver none Access firmware in the same way

I wanted to see if anyone had tried a OTA update on a R-XSR receiver yet and how the process was or is that only compatible with the access versions of the receivers?

Hey Joshua thanks for the info. So I accidentally flashed my transmitter with a version which was not compatible and now my radio has no firmware. Is there any coming back from this???

Any updates on the x lite pro?

For a friend just getting into the hobby is this the way to go? I'm conflicted in how to advise him. Can you do an update on R9 as well, Is it trust worthy?

Thank you for the heads up. If you flash the wrong firmware to an R-XSR and you only have ACCST transmitters (X9D, QX7, Xlite (non-pro), etc..) you effectively brick the RX from your use. This is not good.

How to change Q7 transmitter to access protocol ? Is that possible ? I want to use new receivers Thank you for replay

Please help! I can't get my rxsr to register with my xlite pro for the life of me! Version 2.30 opentx and I flashed rxsr to ACCESS but it won't register. Any help would be much appreciated, thanks

Does the RX still work with ACCsT after getting flashed? I have ACCST TXs and if the newer R-XSRs are going to come only with ACCeSS protocols then that's gonna be sad :(

Hey does someone have this firmware with accst and can send it over? I habe the x4rsb and the new downloads on the frsky website dont work, so If you hava an old one it would be awesome 🤙🔥

OK, it's been a minute... Does FrSky have an access update for the QX7?

I won't go to ACCESS since I can't go back to ACCST (D16 / *D8)* modes. It's just not worth it to me to have to switch radios to fly different quads. That being said, it's going to take some earth-shattering can't live without, or can't fly without feature to get me to want to change.

Wow! A lotta hate! ... Josh, have you bound two receivers to the same model with access and fport... I had one quad working fine, then I bound another and the telemetry was all off... Like it was calling out temp. instead of vfas...

Where did my boot-loader mode go. Now it wont go into boot loader.

Suprised no one hacked this yet to be able to run both protocols on the same radio . seens inevedible . 👍

Stupid r9mm doesn't come with a plug to flash it. Not binding to do ota ugh.

X9 Lite I got my wife has Ersky Tx on it instead of Open Tx 😡 Anyone know if Open Tx can be installed over it?

What about all the other XM+ I have in my other quads?

firmware 1.1.3 which one is sport file??

You don't seen so happy about doing this video bruv. Working for the man, in'it 🤷‍♂️

is this the same process for the x9 lite s?

Ta!

My rsxr doesnt have a servo input just 3 cables

Yep. These videos are helpful on how to use the new access protocol... and have solidified my conversion to crossfire. Seems frsky has no intent to be helpful and easy to use.

So we'll be locked into ACCESS after FrSky changed the factory firmware to ACCESS? Guess I'll change to CRSF(yeah, more money wants to be spent!)!

QX7, X9D and XM+. Not saying anything more… =P Oh and what About R9??