So far it's been great. I normally fly in pretty open spaces and haven't gone too far out (< .25 mi). I have a failsafe return to launch setup just in case something like this happens. As I venture further out I will continue to test and post if I run into any problems with short range limits. Thanks for pointing this out. I wasn't aware of it as everyone that I've read with FrSky raves about its range.
I think you're right about different physical models. I had to disassemble the unit, took off the PCB from rear wall, removed the unnesessary plastic with pliers and then assembled all this stuff back. Only after that it was possible to install the FrSky module into my Turnigy 9X, and I was not only one who messed up with it ;)
Thomas, that's good to know. I didn't realize this was an issue until several of you pointed it out. I may be ordering another TX in the near future and will let you know if I notice a difference as well.
Good Q. I switched from Spektrum last year mainly because I couldn't afford the DX8. I had the DX5e and needed more channels, but was drawn into the Turnigy hype. I've been really impressed with the Turnigy 9X and the only drawback that I've had is the 9X menu takes a bit of work to learn.
Thank you. No, I didn't have to cut or sand, but I did have to press firmly to get the module to click into place. It slides in nicely, but for the tabs to click into place it does take a bit of force.
Finally got the Hobbyking Discovery Buzzer to work with 9x/frsky module. The fix was accomplished by adjusting the endpoints in the radio for my gear channel. I ended up using 37 and 120 for the end points. Thanks for your response Dennis. This buzzer has saved me many times. Well worth the 6 bucks. BTW.. You can get this buzzer in USA at readytoflyquads for $6.
Killer info. Thank you! Glad to hear you got it working and even better that readytoflyquads carries it. Those guys are awesome both in price and shipping.
Dennis, you are my hero:) Among some other things I learned to set up my Turnigy 9x three mode switch and failsafe with the Dji Naza from you. I already had the FrSky Module, but for some reason I bought the Turnigy 9xr to use with it. But the 9xr is completely different and difficult to set up. So now I`m very happy with my 9x and FrSKy, thanks to this video. Thanks a lot
Vinny, yeah I flew with the stock T9X module for over a year and loved it. If you want greater range then the FrSky is definitely worth the upgrade. Also, if you haven't seen it check out the FrSky Taranis. Double the channels, but about 2X more expensive. Hope this helps.
Thanks again for another helpful vid. Just got my DJT combo pack and some spare receivers from hobbyking, pretty cheap in the end. Paid $90 for a Combo pack and 3 extra receivers to swap all my other cars and quads over. Had no problems with the setup except the little plastic mount in the back of the transmitter which I just cut out and all went smooth.
Not a problem. A few others mentioned they had to cut the plastic mount as well. I guess there are a couple versions of the TX. Thanks for the feedback.
Greetings and thanks for the feedback. It's much appreciated. If you have the standard T9X receiver then it will not work with the FrSky setup unfortunately. The D8R or the V8R will do the trick, but it does suck to have to do away with your old receivers.
I guess I will learn also the 9xr and use it some time. But I was surprised the menues were so different from the 9x. Thanks again for all your videos.
Luis, I also ran across the same issue. If your 9x is the same as mine, then you will need to mod/remove some plastic that were molded into the module bay. Seems like Turnigy added this to protect the petruding PIN coming from the TX board. If this is what you are seeing then be sure to open up the back and remove the TX board before you hack that plastic piece. After I removed mine then the FrSky module snapped in like its suppose to.
Under normal circumstances you want to take your jumper pins out after binding. Not sure if your case is different, but when I was binding my new FrSky setup I didn't have to jumped anything since the RX has a bind button.
Are any of your prongs bent? I would check that first. I was able to get the module installed by pushing it into place while squeezing the tabs. Then I pushed in the middle to get it to click. If that doesn't work then I'm not 100% sure what's going on.
Ok you sold me its easy no excuse to not upgrade just to have true failsafe and much better range. I upgraded to the FrSky D8R-XP - 8 Channel Receiver w/ Telemetry, RSSI, & CPPM receiver.
Thanks again dude, just watched this in a hotel working away from home getting ready for when I get back. Got my brand new frsky djt and plus lI module waiting for me - just gotta work out fail safe and additional features for kk2 will be searching your videos for those tutorials, haha! FPV is almost there, monitor with in built diversity receivers and vtx is ready ; )
Ashley, I hope all is well! Great to hear your setup is coming together. Good luck and feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Not saying I have all the answers, but I'm learning as I go :)
Dennis Baldwin Question already! Hhaha, got my DJT module in my tx following your video so thanks for that but when I came to powering up my receiver (D8R-II) I had no LED's indicating it was on : ( I have my KK2 and 1-5 channels plugged into it but it's like it isn't receiving power, do you reckon I could have fried it by plugging it in the wrong way around, is it even possible or is it protected? Or do you reckon i've ordered a dud? Thanks dude! Hope your well.
That's strange. I've accidentally plugged my leads in backwards before but never fried it. I'm assuming this setup worked fine with your other receiver? Have you tried powering it just with just one lead? Also, what is the BEC output of your ESC? I'm assuming it's 5V to power the receiver.
Dennis Baldwin Yea I think it's a faulty receiver, ordered another one so it should come today and I'll be able to test it. I worked backwards and hooked up my previous receiver and it works so there has to be something wrong with the new D8R-II I bought. The power output it 5v standard so nothing unusual there ; ) Thanks for getting back to me dude! Will let you know what happens with the new one!
Hello Will this FrSky DJT module will work with "original" Turnigy 9X 2.4GHz 8Ch Receiver (V2) (the one shown on video before you made binding with FrSky D8R-II receiver) ? I need this answer since I have 5 those 9X 8CH receivers. I have some troubles with range using original module, and suspect on module problem, so i decided to by this ny DJT module
Since you're flying the stock 250mw transmitter I can assure you that your FrSky system will out-distance your FPV TX/RX setup. I haven't done a full range test yet, but I've read about users getting well over a mile with FrSky out of the box.
Hi. I installed er9x on my new Turnigy 9xr radio, not my Turnigy 9x. For the 9xr you only need the USBasb programming device. I wanted to try the er9x firmware, thats why I bought the Turnigy 9xr, Rather having two low budget radios, in stead of the risk to damage the one I had, the 9x, by soldering operations. Until I am familiar with the 9xr/er9x I am using my 9x with FrSky, exactly as you do. With the 9xr/er9x, and the FrSky with telemetry I hope some day to fly FPV.
Got it. That's good to know you only need the USBasp programmer. I didn't realize this. Good luck with your 9XR and I'm looking forward to upgrading to er9x soon!
If you're asking if the FrSky will work in the T9X version that ships without a module then yes, I'm fairly certain it will. If you have a link to the T9X you're looking at I may be able to tell you. And if I didn't understand your question then feel free to follow up. I think I understand what you were asking :)
I have the V2 straight from HobbyKing, purchased about 2 months ago, and I have to remove that piece of plastic as well. It sounds like they're all like this now!
That's not good. Does it even come close? Mine was pretty close and I just had to push a little bit to get it to click. Which FrSky module did you purchase?
What mode are you flying in? Plane, heli, or acro? Have you checked your throttle curve to make sure it isn't the culprit? You should expect to see a linear curve by default, but perhaps something got tweaked.
Hey Dennis, just got this module with telemetry with a flysky 9x and tons of standard rx's for $100. :0) It will be my back up to the uhf 9x I use. Thanks for this vid,
Dennis Baldwin Santa drone crashed out front of apartment. Not really....I got it from an airplane guy on craigslist. I am using the d8r rx and module already seems like a nice set up. Got about 10 other rx with the deal incuding 2 v8fr? and 2 4ch v4...
Dennis Baldwin Hey Dennis, I have the same module and wanted to ask what the switches 1&2 do? Can't find info on here. I had one switched on by mistake wondering if it caused a 50 yard away glitch.
I know and I thought the same, but everything in my Naza Assistant show the exact same settings for calibration. I will double-check again just to make sure. I was pretty surprised by this.
Simon, have you properly gone through the binding process? If so, then here are my connections from Naza to FrSky receiver: A => CH1 E => CH2 T => CH3 R => CH4 U => CH6 I hope this helps and good luck.
I have two 9x radios. One I had alter(cut) to get the module to fit. The other one the module just plugged right in. There is a video on RU-vid about how to make modify it to make it work.
Are you asking because you're looking at purchasing one or do you already have it? I ask if you already have it because it would be an easy test to find out. If you don't have it then I can't offer much advice since I haven't tried it. I don't have a 9XR, but it's on my wishlist :)
Grateful for the video instructions... I have just purchased a Flysky th9x only to discover that it doesn't support failsafe..... now thanks to your time and effort I now know how to upgrade the unit... cheers for that..... how come you didn't have to trim any plastic from around the pin openings on the old module casing????? (as I am led to believe that that has to be done with the flysky, even though it is one and the same as the Turnigy 9x)....
David Garrett That's a great question. I've heard lots of feedback from other users that have had to trim their TX and I'm not certain why. Perhaps I have an older version and the newer version has a slightly different case? Or maybe it's as you suggest that the Flysky requires it but others don't. At any rate if you do this made please let us know how you get along. Thanks.
Dennis Baldwin Hi Dennis....My Flysky th9x arrived today...and yes I have to cut away the raised plastic pin protector on the bottom right corner of the module housing of the backplate...(the DJT module is the same depth but the pin housing is shallower.. ).. been trying to setup up my old quad with KK 2.0 board.... fun and games and a steep learning curve..... cheers once again for all your video tutorials... they have been a Godsend.... :-) keep up the good work bud.....
Luckily it's still quite easy. You just have to open up the transmitter, remove the 4 screws on the PCB that has the module pins, then cut away the little plastic sheath. I just used pliers to snap off the plastic, but it would be even easier and cleaner to use side cutters.
Hi Tim, I'm not sure what you're referring to. I didn't do anything other than pull the FrSky module out of the package and remove my default T9X module. The FrSky plugged right in without having to alter anything. Perhaps we have different physical models?
Hay Dennis this is to have a stepper throttle on the Turnigy 9X, or the Flysky 9X. Take the friction bar that thay have in there for the throttle look to see where the gimbal throttle wheel has rubbed it's track on the bar, notch the middle of that tract with a file, twist a piece of wire from a loaf of bread across it after taking off the plastic cover. That's it a ratchet throttle.
The only way I know how to power it is via one of the servo leads coming from the ESC to the receiver. It runs off 5V so if you can find another input source you could wire to a servo connector and use that to power it. What are you trying to do?
Hello,Can you tell me if the FrSky module has model match?I have some models for play, each have a X8R receiver but I would like to change model without switch off all of them.Thanks in advance.
+micaboss Good question. This article makes it sounds like model match is enabled by default because each one will get its own receiver id: openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6872 Let us know if you get a chance to test it.
I haven't tried this but with my next HK order I will get one. Strange that it works with your ezuhf but not your FrSky! I just wish HK had this buzzer available in the US warehouse. It's going to be a month before I see one :)
Did you install er9X using the SmartieParts board? I know Atarix777 used that board and I'm leaning in that direction, but wanted to know if you did that or chose the solder approach. I just watched your TBS vid and was very impressed. Thank you for the mention and keep it in the air :)
Fantastic Infos for this Turnigy 9X upgrade to FRSKY DJT module and bind to FRSKY D8R-II Plus ACCST Telemetry Receiver..ill upgrade mine and use to APM 2.6 ..Thanks Dennis!awesome..
Very glad to hear that! Did you go with the Smartie Parts board option or solder option? Just curious as I was thinking about going the Smartie Parts route.
That sounds like a big pain, but I'm glad to hear you got it working. Any idea what version of the T9X you have? I believe mine is V2 but will check tomorrow to confirm.
Nice video simple and to the point i have the frsky but have not installed it yet i thought i would lose all my settings but that answered my question also i have a few fpv flights now and i am wondering how much of a range increase i will get i am flying a stock fatshark 250 milliwatt
On the 3:45 I see that you have already prepared the place for FrSky module to fit. The plastic casing around the connecting pins is removed. Why don't you say anything about this? FrSky module doesn't fit the Turnigy 9X without this procedure.
hello Dennis, very clear vid, did you have to cut or sand anything so module can fit on your Tx,? asking because i've been hear about you need to do that to the module.
I started to buy this for mine then I was going to buy a spectrum dx9 but after I found out that a spectrum receiver was 150 I order the frsky taranis instead hoping you will make all the mixes for the taranis so I can use your expertise to set mine up
Hi again. Well, I must admit, the 9XR is not that different after all. First thing I did when I received it, was to install the er9x firmware, so thats why I thought the transmitter itself was different...silly me..but I`m learning. There is plenty of tutorials on youtube how to use the er9x, so now I`m getting somewhere, and I like the 9xr better and better. By the way, take a look at my video, "TBS discovery first real flight" where I credit you special thanks.
Thanks for a great vid Dennis. Although I'm having trouble binding my frsky xjt module to my d8r-II plus. The xjt is in bind mode on my 9xr. I set the tx to bind. But when turning on my d8r-II plus receiver in bind mode I only get a solid red and green light that does not flash on the rx. No bind. The instructions with my xjt said that that switch 1 has to be on and switch 2 off when binding to the d8r-II plus. Any thoughts? Thanks for your time.
I can't remember the bing process for my D8R-II plus but I do remember there are two modes. One where you bind by using the failsafe button while you power the RX up and the other where you use a jumper to connect two of the pins. I'll have to look tomorrow but let me know what binding process you're using and we can take it from there.
I would think you don't want to install the TX module in the transmitter set. Putting the TX module on top of your car will get even better range, and connect the module's signal wire to your transmitter set by a set of long wires. And you can sit inside your car while fpv.
Thanks for sharing that tip. I put mine inside the transmitter because it was simple and clean. But if I wanted longer range I would give your suggestion a try.
Hey. Nice videos and thanks. Quick question. Since the Turnigy 9x and the FS-TH9X-B are basically the same product just different name, will this upgrade work with the FS-TH9X-B? Thanks!
thanks Dennis, I'm sure that's how I had it connected, will give it another go when my new 9x turns up, another question, should I be taking the jumper pins out after binding? (I'm not going to use the telemetry as I'll be running an OSD) I tested the rx in my AXN so I'm sure it bound ok...
i have a turnigy 9x that is still in the box since 2015..if i did the same as you did in this video could i use open pilot instead of naza ...i dont' have a preference its just what i have ...i've been messing with drones since about 2014 but i'm very novice (Its just on and off)..i just bought another cg028 and it got me back into flying again but that went splat on the cement cause of a bad capacitor or motor .....it had RTL and i really am trying to build a drone that has that as i don't have good luck with the ones that don't ...thanks in advance and sorry for being confusing if i am
greetings dennis,,i have the flysky th9x..i got this djt and receiver too..will my old receiver still work with this Djt transmitter/ or will only work on new frysky D8R receivers? nice vid..very clear explanations..
Great instruction. I just bought all the parts for my first quad build (SK450) and I got the Turnigy 9X. It is good to know that there are easy inexpensive upgrades for this transmitter. I was wondering what size props you recommend for my quad. As I said I have a SK450 with Sunntsky motors, Afro 30A ESC's and KK2.1.5 control board. I also have an APM 2.6 with GPS for a later upgrade. The only thing I don't have yet is the props. Lots of different variation of opinions on line (10x4.5, 8x4.7)???? Should I try both? What do you think? Thanks again for the great info!
tptwk That's a good question and sometimes come down to matter of preference. I originally flew 10" props and then went down in size when I started filming and taking photos. I wanted to deal with less vibes and have more responsiveness at the sticks. So now I'm flying with 8" props on my QAV400, which is the largest prop it will support. The best advice I can give is try both and see what "feels" better. Hope that helps.
Oh, the link in the description must be broken. Says, "WHOOPS! This page does not exist." I'll just try doing a search on their site. You might want to update the link. The video is old, but I'm sure guys still stumble on your video like I did.
thanks for posting, I just got mine all set up and everything looks good. One concern I ran into is the female plug on the module has very wide ports for the small turnigy male pins to fit in... Have you had any connection issues so far?
