See the Full X-Lite Playlist: ru-vid.com/group/PLfEeINCzBDwr9dnwSC9-pJSpeljfaWkeX External Antennas: FrSky 2db: bit.ly/FrSky2dbAntenna FrSky 5db: bit.ly/FrSky5dB 5db antenna needs an adapter: bit.ly/RPSMAExtension You can get one right now: I got mine from GetFPV GetFPV: Red - bit.ly/FrSkyX-LiteRed-GFPV GetFPV: Black - bit.ly/FrSkyX-LiteBlack-GFPV Banggood: bit.ly/TaranisX-LITE (Coming Soon) HorusRC: bit.ly/X-Lite-HorusRC Amazon: geni.us/FrSkyXLite Aliexpress: bit.ly/AE-XLite
You should see this ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qj3WZIIIshE.html (Your time is coming) and this was the most fun I've had on the channel. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qj3WZIIIshE.html?t=12m27s
I'm glad you did this video. The other one left me wanting a "better attempt". Not to be critical, but thought it could be done better. This is more in line with what I wanted/expected. Based on your video series and a couple other vids, I really think this looks like a solid Tx. My 9XD Plus has held up well, but this seems like a great backup. Thanks for your efforts!
The reason you put your antenna vertical instead of horizontal is because the end of the antenna is a null point. There is literally a dead zone with no signal at the tip and that's what some people accidentally point at their quad not realizing they're pointing the most dead area with no signal at the quad. The signal comes out of the whole length of the antenna except the top and bottom so the center of the antenna stick should be pointed at your quad Point sticking straight up over your head
Yep. It’s like a donut. I always have mine pointing up. For the sake of science I wanted to try it both ways. But I made sure I was perpendicular to the quad so I wasn’t pointing the antenna straight at it.
Not sure which receiver you are using, but receivers like RXSR, XM+ or X4R can get way further than 200m before RSSI drops to 4X. The problem in your test was about your Rx antenna's vs the radio antenna's orientation. In your first test, it was no point with your transmitter tip pointing to the quad, that is the weakest orientation. In your second test, since you put the receiver's antenna horizontal, naturally one should put the transmitter's dusky antenna horizontal also. You should not bend it vertical. For best distance performance , one should put BOTH the transmitter and the receiver antenna vertical.
Also realize your testing just off the ground, very low in the flight envelope. Signal would possibly be stronger up in the fly zone. Being so low, down in that corner, off hard to your left, slightly rear quarter, you are asking a lot from the transmitter. Yet, it still delivered at those harsh extremes. Nice. Good job Mark. Jeff
I’ve noticed the most differences with my xlite; internal vs external antenna, with whoops and building obstacles. Flying around my house for example with a d8 whoop I would loose signal when on the far side with all the walls. Using an external antenna I don’t loose signal. I might pick up a big antenna to play with as well after seeing this :)
Try placing the Rx antennas vertical. I believe that will yeilds the best results with 2db antenna also vertical. I've seen a few vids that warn against high gain antennas . They say it will over heat the tx module and eventually burn it up. Some swear that was the reason so I would be cautious.
Hey Mark, just FYI - a lot, and I mean a lot of people are referring to your x-lite video series all over the web. You're getting discussed on forums, videos, chats... Everywhere. I suspect that your sub count is going to skyrocket. Keep up the awesome content!
That is awesome. I’m trying to cover everything anyone may want to know out it so they can decide if it’s right for them. I think this is going to be very popular for a long time so hopefully this series can help a lot of people get started. Just a few more to go them maybe we’ll look at something that isn’t X-Lite related again. :-)
If you plan on using an ext antenna you should have a 50ohm load that you put on the radio as soon as you take the Ext antenna off to put it in the case. That way if you power up the radio before you remember to install the ext antenna you won't kill the radio.
I've been enjoying your X-Lite videos. Very informative and helped me choose this radio! On the external 2.4gHz topic... would you do a comparison of the $5 FrSky "T" antenna versus the $15 VAS Diamond dipole antenna with this radio? Thanks!
I did try the T antenna but don’t have a VAS antenna yet. FrSky X-Lite T Antenna testing. Maybe it makes a difference? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cPZ8HX6VaP0.html
I like your videos alot and I love your honesty. Im trying to get into the youtube world myself and i hope i can make videos of this quality. Jeep up the great job man
I want to know if it looks like I could make my own low sticks (short) and thread them in? I'm guessing the current threads are too long to thread on short low fat sticks? Would you be able to measure the length of the threaded bar that comes out?
Wonder what the Frsky antenna will be like that they shipped with the pre production models. I'm sure there will be some 5dbi coming along that will not require case mod or adapters. I really want this to be my only TX for both wings and Quads. Obviously for longer range may have to look at R9lite - keep the vids coming really appreciate them .....................not really jealous of your backyard ;)
Yea, I don’t think the R9M Lite is really going to be intended for long range. But it should be nice for “difficult” environments. May be great for Bando flying.
No, I finally found a picture of it. It's a little T antenna. IT looks like a tool to remove prop nuts. Reminds me of the tool I used to change track cleats.
I spoke with them in emails and they told me that they were making the same ones they sent out with preproduction models and would be in all there vendors soon for add on purchases . That was from frysky themselves
Could you do an vid about redundancy setup :) waiting on my r9 system and have started to look into redundancy but your vids tell all there is to know ;) so an episode about that would be awesome
Can you exchange the antenna on the qx7.what if I just exchange the antenna on my iRange module ?I was thinking of getting the 5 dbi.after watching RC escapes review of it.
Ba'rad Drone yeah there are lots of videos online. A lot of people replace the stock antenna and do the 5dbi mod to get more range. I did on my taranis x9d
I wish I could lower the sticks if you could chop yours off just leave a lil bit of the grooves stick them back in and let me know if that works lol but for real or is there any options for shorter sticks
You could use a shorter set screw or if you're really dedicated get a die and thread the gimbal stick shaft further down and cut off the top. Good luck with the latter. 😂
For the record not all 5 db antennas are created equal, most are garbage. Contact: boltrc.com.au/index.php?id_product=452&controller=product, a few years ago their owner helped me big time with a range issue I was having with my new Taranis (first edition). They do a lot of field testing and know what works and what doesn't.
But the 5db antenna was still better than stock, even with the adapters. So with no adapters, it would be even better, which means it is totally worth it for someone wanting to squeeze out a little more range!
But only along the XY plane. You paying with less range along the Z (up) axis. So in this configuration you have little more "range" but have a huge drop you can go in height. Not worth it imho plus a recipe for random dropouts because all this assumes the antenna is perfectly straight. No one holds a transmitter like this all the time.
So I agree that his current configuration is not ideal/worth it with that many adapters! However, I can personally say that I have benefited from the use of a 5db antenna with 1 adapter. The result was much better than the regular 2db antenna. According to the theory that there is 3db loss with each adapter, this would not make sense or do I not understand the theory? (which is likely, lol) There are instances where I must use an adapter on antenna on my goggles -- I have found, as many others have agreed, while the use of an adapter affects the signal, in practice the loss is usually not enough for the average person to be concerned. Again, I'm talking one adapter -- not three.
@@SimRacer101 , I guess I'd still avoid an adptr if possible just to avoid any additional contingencies. Just my thoughts, enjoyed the vid. Good job. My fav of yours was when your son crashed a whoop (I think) into b'ball goal! You're a good dad. I liked how you kept encouraging him.
Your flight video looks to be aimed at a false sense of actually footage. All the flights have a 15 foot vertical and horizontal difference! Hugh at that range with trees and your position is different in all videos. I watch a-lot of your videos, your a busy MAN... Add a flight marker (Line of tape, chalk) on the ground where you always start from. this will help in editing as-well. Do the same with camera so we don't feel like your a video doctor... You seem to avoid the spots that your presenting the product that failed previously. you failed on purpose to prove a point of avoidance...besides this one I like your videos- but this one leaves me with ?????
You think that’s bad you should see this, Mr Trollington. 5 Ways to Setup RSSI in your OSD, Analog, TX Telemetry, Receiver Channel, FPort, SBUS Packet Loss ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eMIExxWUlH4.html
