Crossfire Basics for Beginners (Summer 2020)

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Crossfire series: • Introduction to TBS Cr...
Where to download Agent X from: www.team-blacksheep.com/produ...
Installing the inverter: team-blacksheep.freshdesk.com...
Index:
Introduction: 0:00
Unboxing your module: 1:30
Downloading the installing Agent X: 1:47
Using Agent X to update your module: 2:01
Setup in OpenTX: 2:41
Configure the radio module 4:52
868 vs 915mhz? 7:02
Binding the receiver 7:58
Receiver update process: 10:43
Configure the receiver using the LUA script: 11:04
Selecting the outputs on the receiver: 12:04
Setting fail-safe: 13:08
Connecting the receiver to your flight controller 14:11
SBUS CRSF setup in Betaflight/iNavflight: 14:49
Antenna alignment (nulls): 16:15
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@zeromodefpv 3 жыл бұрын

You‘re video just came at the perfect time. Rainy weather, all the stuff on the bench and let‘s go. Thanks.

@umeshjadhav3326 3 жыл бұрын

I am about to get crsf V2 and it's my first time. Thanks to u, I got all info here in one video only and that too with radiomaster. Great info......your videos are always on time...... I highly appreciate your work!!!

@DjemOk 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video and especially for comment about antenna positioning. I wondered about this question and didn't hope to find such full answer. The content you created here is extremely helpful.

@Jokerman518 2 жыл бұрын

You pack so much knowledge in your videos that I find my self writing notes like I'm in college lol. Thanks so for all of your videos and time you spend in the hobby!

@auck1969 3 жыл бұрын

A big shout out from the land of Looney Tunes. The United States of course. I really appreciate how you explain things. You're a great teacher when it comes to explaining RC for a Newbie like myself. You have definitely helped me out a lot when it comes to setting up Crossfire. Props to you and a huge thank you!

@eatyourvegfpv 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful and much appreciated. Saved for when I upgrade!

@MCsCreations 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Thanks a lot, Lee! 😃 I still don't have Crossfire... But I definitely want to! And I'm going to get it as soon as I can! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@NoAgendaFPV 3 жыл бұрын

As always, very well done! Wish this would have been out about a month and a half ago when I finally jumped into the CRSF realm.

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

Non of the content is new, it's all already in the Cross series on the channel. Happy flying

@FloridaWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

From Florida, USA.. Thank you very much and stay safe:)

@luxmediaproduction 3 жыл бұрын

Very in depth information. Thank you for taking time to do that and help us.

@sillysmoothfpv3666 3 жыл бұрын

Another great and straight forward video. Thank you for all that you do.

@noforyoutubepremium3108 3 жыл бұрын

Another great, easy to follow, video by the Painless Brit! 😎🤘

@josephbove7477 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Thank you very much. You're channel is amazing!

@alan6708 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to this video I have just ordered crossfire module and also gone HD with the DJI goggles as I feel like technology is over taking me I could have given it all up and saved myself ££££££s but, "I got the shivers up ma back bone" Thanks again Mr Painless your videos are no1. currently off work with covid 19 but nothings as good as retail therapy. just hope the Mrs sees it that way or I could be sending it all back..

@michael3573 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Just preordered the crsf nano tx, fed up with FrSky and R9. New sub.

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel

@RaynerGS 3 жыл бұрын

Michael, I am also fed up with R9M. The failsafe is coming up constantly, even when the drone not going distant. I did all updates, but the problem keeps on.

@randygrinter2800 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. It has helped greatly to verify some points that was confusing to me in the manual. Looking forward to possible Arducopter/Matek F405 Std/Crossfire/Mavlink/Mission Planner configuration tips. Thank you again for all you do!!!

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

Check out the Crossfire playlist and my Arduplane/Matek/Crossfire buuld from last summer.... Happy flying

@stevebarrett8544 2 жыл бұрын

Great review mate....looking to get crossfire one day so this will be my go too video and channel!!...cheers

@EndiHamid 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Lee. This helps a lot 👍🏾

@madebymarcin 3 жыл бұрын

Great instructions! Happy to find your channel!

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel!

@chennemeyer 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, amazing, such great info, thank you very much!

@lukeiam0 3 жыл бұрын

OMG Another Tron fan! Both the new as well as the original. :)

@MikeNugget 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, just received crsf module recently!

@NATGEOANDSTUFFPaulbrannan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks lee for the great tips tricks and reviews my friend.stsy safe buddy

@M.TTT. 3 жыл бұрын

15:06 thank you for the betaflight setup part, I've had mine on SBUS, didn't know to set it to CRSF even though I had the 4 wires soldered. The only thing is that I have telemetry off for toothpicks running JESC rpm filtering since it can mess with the rpm filters.

@Politicallyhomeless957 3 жыл бұрын

Great content 👍 Much much respect for Trappy and TBS. I switched to CRSF and have literally never have had a single fail safe. I was die hard Spektrum and actually still use my Spektrum radio still. I can help anyone trying to use CRSF on a DX8 if they need help. Cheers 👍

@Navigator777777 Жыл бұрын

2 years old I know.... but I have a DX8 G2 and a FMS Fox 3000. Is there hope for me?

@BornIIfly 3 жыл бұрын

Thnx for the tutorial, was very useful & appreciated. Your quad looks really great! You're in Europe, me too, should come around, I'm sure I could learn a lot from you! Take care & fun flyin'

@filiped7298 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, Lee. Crossfire might be my next step, but I’ll probably get the tango 2 radio, to save me from the hassle of working with the module and my old qx7

@HDgodfrey 3 жыл бұрын

Main reason I haven't gone to crossfire. I invested in a qx7 right after they first came out (b4 crossfire existed) and even though I would likely not notice the added delay if I used software fix and with my skills could most likely do hardware mod I just can't bring myself to spend that much when I won't get full use or will have to risk my radio with mod.

@RCwithAdam1 3 жыл бұрын

Good tip about antenna mounting! 👍

@davidsettles5706 3 жыл бұрын

Very good as usual.

@sbwew 3 жыл бұрын

Being old school I typically RTFM (Read The Full Manual), but this video clears up a bunch of questions. Very painless, thanks.

@investwithstuph5887 3 жыл бұрын

excellent video, very rich in information :)

@dougmcpheters1546 3 жыл бұрын

Instant download! Thanks man!

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

Please don't download my videos. Happy flying!

@fernandobaroni1497 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you!

@finanzamt469 3 жыл бұрын

Gretting from GER, thx for all the Videos

@finanzamt469 3 жыл бұрын

Please can you tell me a setup for Skywalker Titan. I like to fly long range 40km and i have a taranis fry sky x9d from 2015. Would you prefer the h743 or pixhawk cube`?

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

Depends on a few things. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qstkd8KXz6i6loE.html covers my thoughts..

@dougbrokeit7406 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very helpful as always

@OrLove13 3 жыл бұрын

Спасибо за ваш труд.

@TfourJFPV 3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered my crossfire 2 days ago. Cant wait till i get it and thanks for this video it helps me a lot.

@h2o-fpv623 3 жыл бұрын

great video i always watch the biginners videos if are interesting

@PedroTome75 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was very nice.....!

@Propmaster2 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this very useful information, I have been looking for a long time how to connect my Pixhawk Lite with the nanno receiver via SBUS, now I can calibrate RC with the MP

@Retset 3 жыл бұрын

On my 5", I have the T mounted horizontal, at the rear on a 3D mount so the tips are not touching the rear arms. On 100mW (am I right this is max for UK?), I can get about 400-500m flying away from me (ideal alignment) before it drops into the 50Hz range (100-199 LQ). It often won't get back to 150Hz till it's very close in; presumably due a worse alignment. I had sort of assumed that, even on a freestyle quad, i'd never drop out of the 150Hz band on 100mw, FPV flying at my flying club. Unrealistic expectation?

@RescueAtSeaAmT 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explanations. I had a problems with setup. The problem was in In the purity of the signal between EU and US. Thank you ! Like + describe !!! :))

@joelyfpv7075 Жыл бұрын

Crossfire is awesome, I haven’t had any problems yet

@theartandscienceofflight9239 3 жыл бұрын

Nice overview! Been flying CRSF on multirotors for a while. Now interested in exploring some fixed wing flying. I have been setting up a simple foam plane with the TBS 6ch PWM adapter. On the back of the PCB there are pads marked VRx, Vsens. I am hoping this might send Rx battery voltage back by telemetry, but cant find any documentation on this feature. Do you have any details you can share about this?

@lutero2000 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@joolz989 3 жыл бұрын

How does this interface with the Flysky Paladin? I see it has CRSF in the RF setup. Is it just a case of selecting this protocol and will you then get further menu options to configure the TBS unit? Great video as always thanks.

@FloridaWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Liked and subbed!

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel!

@staydown.normal5323 2 жыл бұрын

i just got my tx16x combo day . im going to use it on my drones and i want to put it on a areo scout. i cant wait

@staydown.normal5323 2 жыл бұрын

im having problems with my crossfire micro my tx16s says reload crossfire fw

@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын

I have a video on that. You've got the new Nano 3 Rx...

@jawa6988 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Lee. I have a quick question I hope you can answer: On the Crossfire Diversity Nano (and maybe full size as well), how do you keep the GPS powered while it's in beacon (find) mode? I can't figure it out. When I disconnect the main lipo, the RX stays alive but the GPS goes dark. I don't get it. Is there a hidden 3.3v or 5v output on the RX or something? I could connect it directly to the 1s backup lipo but that would mean death for the battery pretty quickly unless I remember to disconnect it every time I land. Hope you have the answer.

@53roger 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Lee. I hope you are doing well in the lockdown. The US doesn't seem to be too far behind the UK. I am planning to switch over to crossfire from Frsky. But today I went to purchase Crossfire at TBS site and the price has dropped $50USD. Do you know if there is a new version about to be released? If so, i will wait for the new version. Thank you and keep up the great videos they have helped me tremendously. Roger

@cognetic 3 жыл бұрын

I could not get my nano RX to bind, with Mircro TX 2 (both new, out of the box). Took a while to figure out, but finally got it to bind. Had to go into Agent X, Triple dot menu (top right), check the "include beta firmware" box. Go back to "XF Micro TX", Click Firmware, and updated to 4.0. After update, I was able to update nano rx, and bind. From update release notes "- fixed: Bind issues for some units" Post as of: 08-30-2020

@tranquaLongboard 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I would like to buy a "Tbs crossfire MICRO tx v2" and mount an "Diamond Antenna", but I see that the new crossfire versions already have a T-antenna installed. Is it possible to remove it to mount the diamond antenna or you have to keep the one already combined with the module? thanks a lot for all the videos, they are always very useful.

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

I believe you can but I've not done it here. See my chat with Trappy about it..

@EddieVichta 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks a lot for all your videos!!! One question - Do You have idea where to buy full module recently in EU or UK ?

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

You'll need to keep a watchful eye on the main TBS resellers as they sell out fast.. best of luck

@grahambkk 3 жыл бұрын

I am a back yard RC flyer of foamie planes and an assortment of FPV mini quads. I use Taranis X9D and X-Lite. I have a variety of receivers, but for the quads it is exclusively the XM+. Checking out the Crossfire gear, I wonder what would be the benefits I could expect for the investment. I don't fly further away than I would care to have to walk to find and retrieve my model and I am not into racing - Cinewhoops are my favorite, but I do have a Tiny Hawk and a 7" cruiser quad I built too. Your thoughts?

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of the BNF systems offer Crossfire but in terms of the benefits for the way you fly they are limited. The CRSF protocol is faster than SBUS and you might be able to fly safely in places with too much interference for 2.4ghz...Happy flying

@luisfilipe1983 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, is that module compatible with flysky th9x radio?

@kageygamma 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Got yourself a new subscriber. Is the FrSky inverter mod necessary on all FrSky radios? I thought that was only necessary on like, QX7 and the older Horus radios. I currently have the x9d+2019 I have Crossfire module and Rx in the mail

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

The situation is changing all the time so check out the TBS site for the latest... Happy flying

@FPVDiverBomber 3 жыл бұрын

I wish you would have done the entire vid with the T16,,, I just got crossfire v2 starter kit,,, and have been following you and your T16, I got a little lost but I hear you say that I need to set crsf rx and tx... but wondering how my new bnf nazgul hd with crossfire will come set up?

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

The LUA script is the same. Happy flying!

@gregorydahl 7 ай бұрын

I want a crossfire tx module and a walksnail fpv rx module on a tripod with as long of cables as practical so i can put the tripod up higher and get all around better range . Or watch fpv on a video projector screen or sit in shade on a hit day . Spotters can run around in the sun . Does a shielded cable between the tx and the crossfire module have a limit to a few meters ? I want the module up higher on the tripid and me still on the ground . Finding a place to fly with good line of sight for good radio control link is important to me .

@Painless360 7 ай бұрын

I've not tried it, best of luck with it. Sorry I can't be more help.

@wing_it 3 жыл бұрын

With the sbus and crsf part you helped me a lot.Thanks man!🙏 If i wired up my crossfire nano as sbus, then do i need set in the taranis external module(crsf micro tx v2) sbus or crsf?

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

You pick the same one. So if you wired it up as SBUS you need to configure the Crossfire reciever output to SBUS too.. Best of luck

@FPVDiverBomber 3 жыл бұрын

I got a nano and soldered on the pwm 6 channel adaptor,, it's bound and updated,, but won't arm my plane or move any servos..watching all your vids again to try to figure out what I'm missing....hmm? For output chapel I tried setting to ch1 to ch1 which is pwm ch1 I thought, but still can't seem to get them to talk... On my tx16s I don't see PWM as an option? Is ch 1 actually pwm ch1???

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

You usually need output one on the Rx configured as SBUS for the FC - see my builds using Crossfire.. Best of luck!

@mercman0071 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Painless! I'm a little confused about which module to get. Currently, I'm running DragonLink on the FrSky Taranis X9D Plus. I fly quads and fixed wing and use a head tracker, so I'm assuming I need the full blown version? I'm also concerned about how I'm affected with the inverter situation. Are you able to clear things up for me? Thanks!

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

The original Taranis you have or one of the new ACCESS capable radios should all be able to run Crossfire and Tracer at full speed.. See my recent video chats with Trappy..

@NukularPower 3 жыл бұрын

Hello sir, is there any particular FPV wing you would recommend for a beginner? Thanks for the awesome vids!

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

I would recommend something like a Bixler first if you want to get into fixed wing. Check out my Kit Picks 2020 video for my wing choices.. Happy flying

@Jabbey71 3 жыл бұрын

I know that a lot of people seem to like the Radiomaster TX16s, but if you had to recommend another radio to look at for entry level, what would it be? Thanks.

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

See my Kit Picks 2020 video. There are very few changes from the ones in there. The TX16s is popular for lots of very good reasons. Best of luck!

@danyel3901 2 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks great info.. But what is the difference between a Nano SE and the Immortal T v2.. It seems the Nano SE comes with a smaller Immortal T and the V2 is more powerful antenna which you can buy separately .. Or is the SE version the same??

@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын

I've not had one in with a different antenna but I've not ordered one recently.. Best of luck!

@pofrani 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use this on my Spektrum DX9 if I mod my transmitter to accept Crossfire? TBS CROSSFIRE MICRO TX V2

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

I've not used that radio. Best of luck

@flipfpv4539 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there just bought a second hand Taranis QX7s with full size Crossfire TX already installed ... the inverter mode has been done professionally But I noticed the 6VDC pin in the JR bay has been bent over out of the way ( looks intentional )... anyway the Crossfire TX seems to work perfectly Searched the internet to see if this pin is necessary...no info except to find that the QX7s does not have a 6V regulator ...I don’t want to try and bend the pin back if not need ie.. “if it’s working don’t try and fix it !” Got any ideas... love the channel Cheers Phil 😊👍

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

I've never seen that but as you say 'if it works...'. Happy flying!

@PhBikeLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sir, whats the voltage range of the crossfire nano rx? Can I put solder the 5v rx wire to a battery positive on my mobula6 board?

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

I run mine at 5v. Check out the Crossfire builds on the channel..

@jayojayo2265 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video. I'm very interested in the horizontal antenna mounts on the bottom of your quad. Are they 3D printed or readymade? Could you let me know where or how I can get them? Thanks.

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

They are just bits of foam and cable ties. Happy flying

@jayojayo2265 3 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360wow I couldn't imagine they've been made in that simple way. They look so cool and nice and neat.

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

Often the simple way is the most elegant. Happy flying!

@adibbins 3 жыл бұрын

Lee, I get that Crossfire is a great complement to Inav, but what about Ardupilot? I appreciate it'll work sbus and all that, but what about telemetry? please include a video that discusses this in the series, Thx Andy

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

Check out the ArduPlane/Crossfire/ARWing build on the channel..... Happy flying

@MrMartinRome 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee, I am considering Crossfire, but am going to wait and see how the new 2.4 systems shake out before I make a purchase. Are you planning to review those?

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

Lots more planned. Some of it special to this channel. Stay tuned!

@dj_dazzy 3 жыл бұрын

Probably a good idea, every man and his dog will have a version of 2.4g lora system soon.

@HDgodfrey 3 жыл бұрын

Knowing the little I do about wave propagation, I do not understand why they are going with 2.4. Basic physics (maybe not so basic) make it impossible for it to penetrate better or travel farther. Not to mention interference. Admittedly I'm ignorant of the difference in the new long range 2.4s vs old school 2.4. If I hadn't used dji 2.4 I'd say it was all hype and lies but ive used 2.4 that out does my long range. I don't understand it though if what Ive read and been tought about these very topics was true.

@dj_dazzy 3 жыл бұрын

@D I like to see sweeping statements :) Yes, in Europe it is an issue with limited bandwidth/power in legal mode. What 2.4G system and info are you on about?

@MrMartinRome 3 жыл бұрын

Immersion and Flysky have come out with 2.4 long range. Check out Pawel’s review. In a few months, prices will come down on all of them. Competition is good.

@sheapyfpv8224 3 жыл бұрын

Is there much difference between the micro V2 module and the nano?

@vyoufinder Жыл бұрын

I'm into the third video already and also looked online to try to understand, is this intended to replace my regular receivers or work in conjunction with them?

@Painless360 Жыл бұрын

Replace

@vyoufinder Жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 Thanks. I'm looking to extend the range of my sik radios to be more in line with my Rx8R pro/ x8r receivers. This would allow me to ditch the sik radios as well then, right? Is this why people are using TBS Crossfire? Can you suggest anything like a longer range sik radio? Is that what Crossfire is for? Is so, can I install redundant receivers with Crossfire like I use with RX8R Pro and X8R? For example, If I need two receivers for the aircraft, and another one on my gimbal, can I do that like I can with X8R? Connect to all three at the same time? I realize I can use TBS Crossfire from the external RX while also using the X8R from the internal module of the Taranis, but I want to use only one protocol, is that possible?

@Painless360 Жыл бұрын

That is a huge number of questions. Here are the short answers: 1) It could, depends on what you use them for 2) For long range, Crossfire is hard to beat 3) Yes and flying in places where 2.4Ghz doesn't work well 4) I don't think you can. Maybe as you can bind multiples.. 5) If you want only one protocol then not with Crossfire and FrSky

@yehehput 2 жыл бұрын

Silly question but I’m getting back into this after two years off. Do you actually load an sd card with Lua scripts and load it into the transmitter?

@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын

That is the way I am using it here.. Best of luck!

@twinturbostang 3 жыл бұрын

19:05: Is this a dipole? If so, shouldn't the two ends be mounted 180 deg apart instead of 90?

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

Check out the antenna alignment video and the FPV antenna lab series... All detail in the video has been technically vetted by TBS. .. Happy flying

@christopherstrickland1889 2 жыл бұрын

I can't seem to figure out an answer to this, but if I have a Crossfire Micro and a Flight Controller with pins installed, how would I wire that up? The Crossfire Micro comes with smaller cables that don't have the typical Servo Leads at the end. Would I just have to remove the pins from the FC and solder directly, or is there a cable I could find? I tend to swap Rx's on my FC from time to time which is why I have pins soldered on.

@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын

I would crimp pins onto the wires usually. See my video on crimping.. best of luck

@christopherstrickland1889 2 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 Okay, yeah that makes sense. Thanks!

@jerryzito6840 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I followed you step by step. In crossfire configuration, I get Tracer Micro TX not XF micro TX..Why?

@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын

I'd check for an update. Sounds like a bug

@shainterry 3 жыл бұрын

Dumb question but when you install Crossfire can you still fly your models that aren't running crossfire receivers. For example I have quads with Frsky receivers but want to run Crossfire on a long range quad build. Is it just a matter of setting up the model in the transmitter to use the Crossfire module instead of the built in signal?

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

Yes the Crossfire module doesn't stop anything else on the radio working. You select what you want on a model by model basis. Happy flying

@shainterry 3 жыл бұрын

Painless360 Thank you for the quick response. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

@robtomben 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all you do! Do you have a post detailing in more depth how to get CRSF working on INAV with a Matek FC? I'm confused about assigning the spare UART and the settings in INAV specifically.

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

Yep. See my INAV setups in the lockdown build..

@robtomben 3 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 Thanks so much

@robtomben 3 жыл бұрын

Last one. I've watched a few posts about VTX control over Smartaudio. Using TBS Unify Pro 32 and F405 with the new Adjustments menu option I've set up VTX power levels. On my OSD the power level number only blinks but doesn't change. Is this a firmware issue?

@newbgonewild2216 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing it=) I would have a question tho i would like to try and maybe use it on a plane aswell and i am currently looking at what antenna would be the best for long range and a strong signal but since a plane is a bit different i would like to maybe if its possible back the reciever up with a traditional 2.4 ghz diversity receiver so that if one fails there wont be much damage. and since the Radiomaster for example have both 2.4 internal and 900mhz external capabilities i wondered if you would be able to set it up in such a way =) Thank you so much and I hope you can get that to work ! =)

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

If you are using Crossfire on the lower frequencies then 2.4ghz links for RC are redundant. Longer range and lower latency with crossfire...

@newbgonewild2216 3 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 true but idk how it behaves without diversity behind a big wooden structure with paint on it and i have heared that people had failsafes even with the crossfire becouse of the antenna being in the wrong place or smth. and i cant risk that happening with i abig heavy plane. So while i test out its null points and best antenna placement on it i think a backup would be usefull or wouldnt it? and would you be able to do it? Thanks for your answer.

@newbgonewild2216 3 жыл бұрын

is it possible? Thanks for an answer would appreciate it =)

@rishithakur1551 3 жыл бұрын

At 3:04 you mention that FrSky radios have a slow inverter, which do not allow the crossfire tx to run at full speed. Does this apply to the x9d too (and would I need to do the hardware mod for this radio too), or does that run the crossfire micro tx v1 at full speed?

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

The Taranis has always had a full speed inverter. All of their new ACCESS capable radios do too. Almost everything else doesn't.

@rishithakur1551 3 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 thank you 👍

@rishithakur1551 3 жыл бұрын

Just for information: team-blacksheep.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/4000133896-do-i-need-taranis-mod-inverter-for-my-frsky-radio- this was another of the sources of the original confusion for me (thank you for alleviating my concerns)

@blise518B 3 жыл бұрын

What's the telemetry range of the crossfire system? does ist reach at least 20km? Im debating between crossfire or Dragon Link.

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Check out the Crossfire playlist on the channel. I cover all the parts. Best of luck

@gamingtanvir8805 10 ай бұрын

can I use this TBS module with any version of TX16s like ELRS OR 4in1....?

@Painless360 10 ай бұрын

Yes. All you need is CRSF turned on for the external bay and the LUA script on the SD card... Happy flying

@markus595 3 жыл бұрын

Does the Crossfire TX module ( the full ) work with the Radiomaster TX16S ? I cant get it to work? How i need to connect it.

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly as shown in the video. Update to the latest versions of everything. Best of luck

@davidspivey3582 3 жыл бұрын

Hey painless, i have a taranis q ×7 and crossfire lite tx. I did everything you did but when i got the my sd card to execute crossfire, the taranis said expected ver. 23v0020, script syntax error?:0 attempt to call field ' cr.... If can help me i would appreciate it more than you know

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

I've only ever seen a version error for when the SD card contents were not updated following an update to OpenTX. I'd check that the SD card contents are the right one. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j9pheZia2N6tpJ8.html

@monkeyfpv7866 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve just purchased a brand new teranis qx7s . Will I need to make the internal modification or has this now been sorted. Thanks in anticipation. Great channel bud.

@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын

Probably. Frsky only bothered to fit the faster inverter when they went to ACCESS... Happy flying

@monkeyfpv7866 2 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 thanks for the reply. Is there any way I would be able to tell?

@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын

If it has, it'll have ACCESS written on it (NOT ACCST)

@monkeyfpv7866 2 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 thanks bud. I will have to take a look when I’m next in the workshop.

@sumit_john 3 жыл бұрын

Is it compatible with the original Turnigy 9x

@rctechproflying1903 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I've been trying to add GPS display on my TX16S , with TBS Nano receiver. my telemetry is not showing GPS coordinates and main on board battery readings. What do I do to get the data to display? I have the Matek F-405 Wing FC on my AR wing.

@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын

It depends on what you are running on the flight controller. I have videos for both INAV and Ardupilot setups..

@rctechproflying1903 2 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 I am running INaV. I’ve decided to get my feet wet trying Crossfire. My previous hardware was frsky R9M with a R9 MM mini receiver connecting the RSSI input to the flight controller output to receive data on my radio. I see that the TBS nano receiver has 4 additional connections and 2 of them that has me curious about are BSL SCL and BSL SDA I was wondering if this could be used for input for data? One great thing about having the GPS coordinates display on the transmitter display is that I could take a picture of the Coordinates off my transmitter screen and paste them in a software on my phone and get GPS location on the spot.

@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын

I use the INAV lua script here. May be what you want... Best of luck

@rctechproflying1903 2 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 Thanks so much, always enjoy your video contains.

@denaco 2 жыл бұрын

i prefer ezuhf to this. much simpler to set up and a solid signal at 433mhz. but the receiver is bigger and heavier compared to the tiny one for this.

@mustafasheikh5651 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm just a bit stuck at the moment on which crossfire module I need to purchase for my tx16s. I have a nazgul 5HD that has tbs nano. Do I purchase a tbs micro v2 or tbs nano tx module?

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

You'll need the Micro TX v2 for the Tx16s. Happy flying

@mustafasheikh5651 3 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 thank you soooo much! One more final question, I also have a cinelog30 equipped with tbs nano on the way, do I need to purchase a 2nd tbs antenna for it to work with this quad as well or can I use the stock one that comes in the package of the micro v2 to work with both drones?

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you are asking. Either TX module can bind to many receivers/models. See my Crossfire series. Best of luck!

@JeSSTeR81 Ай бұрын

So what’s just that basic transmitter… as others are selling a combo package, I just need the module for the radio

@Painless360 Ай бұрын

The module is the transmitter and is a module that fits into the back of the radio... Happy flying!

@wuyibin73 3 жыл бұрын

how can i connect the xf to a plane with 4 or 6 channels but without flight controller?

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

There are 4 outputs on the micro reciever and lots more on the diversity reciever.. You could also look at using an Sbus to PWM decoder...

@Zionson1 3 жыл бұрын

What's the name of the device you powered the receiver with? And does it come with the crossfire kit?

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

At what point in the video? I'm guessing you mean the 5v BEC that I use the bench power things?

@Zionson1 3 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360at time stamp 9:00. What did you plug it into and what's at the other end of it?

@yzed971 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to use Crossfire as a telemetry radio for a gcs with pixhawk family FC ?

@cracymarc 3 жыл бұрын

yes. have a look at the manual for the details and on how to set it up . depending on the transmitter, you can use Bluetooth and/or wifi for that.

@lazenbytim 2 жыл бұрын

I plugged my crossfire in as you said but its not found by the agent x software. What am I doing wrong? heeeeelp

@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын

No sure, what things have you already tried?

@xeriamaned 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee, I have just invested in this system. Is the inverter just for the QX7 or all Taranis models?

@KrishPatelofficial 3 жыл бұрын

Same Question!

@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын

team-blacksheep.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/4000133896-do-i-need-taranis-mod-inverter-for-my-frsky-radio-

@KrishPatelofficial 3 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 thank you 😊!

@xeriamaned 3 жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 Thanks, as the X9 D plus isn't listed, I assume it doesn't require the mod.

@Stashmanfpv 3 жыл бұрын

@@xeriamaned X9D+ SE "2019" and previous X9D models do not need the mod/inverter... 😁 I just received both of my CRSF transmitters, the Full size and the Micro TX V2, and they work perfectly in my X9D+ SE "2019" and my Jumper T18.🔥 All is well. 😎 Have fun and enjoy! ✌🏼

@craigmunday3707 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice explanation. Could you explain in a future video how to setup telemetry streaming to QGroundControl or similar software for each of the transmitter variants?

@cracymarc 3 жыл бұрын

check out the manual, it's uodated and Includes the details

@craigmunday3707 3 жыл бұрын

@@cracymarc thanks for the reply, but the manual is not clear especially given the product specifications from some vendors say the function is not available.

@cracymarc 3 жыл бұрын

the manual hase been updated a few days ago. make sure you are not using a old version of it (should be revsion 28.08.2020). let me know if you still miss something in there

@craigmunday3707 3 жыл бұрын

@@cracymarc I just downloaded the manual from the TBS website. It's not clear whether telemetry streaming via TBS Cloud is supported on the micro TX V2 or not.

@craigmunday3707 3 жыл бұрын

Just spoke to a dealer in Australia who said telemetry streaming over TBS Cloud is not currently supported on the Micro TX V2. It would be great to have confirmation on this point from TBS or Painless

@albidry Жыл бұрын

Are they the same (se) tbs crossfire Some written (se) some not written All the same or there is a difference ??

@Painless360 Жыл бұрын

Not sure what you are referring to... sorry

@JR-kk6ce 3 жыл бұрын

Great and easy way to update. Still,in the world of extreme interference free long range, DragonLink is king.

@HDgodfrey 3 жыл бұрын

Dragon link? Im most likely just ignorant but ive been flying and building quads for 3 years and I've never even heard of it. Either terrible marketing, extremely expensive, or just not as good. Which is it, or please explain my ignorance gently😉

@JR-kk6ce 3 жыл бұрын

@@HDgodfrey Same thing happened to me with Crossfire. I was so happy with my Dragon Link that I guess I blocked everything else out. The initial setup is a bit more expensive - well worth it if you want rock solid range and control. Range is 40 to 50 KM right out of the box with stock antennas. Zero interference too. I think it is the 433 MHZ frequency which makes it so reliable.

@HDgodfrey 3 жыл бұрын

@@JR-kk6ce Very cool, I'll definitely give it a look. It's amazing how often I find out just how little I know. Im always happy to learn though.