I have one of these and the range and performance are very good. Much better than my previous DSMX clone receivers.
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
Good to know. Appreciate the info.
@creeek33 жыл бұрын
Hi, I bought 2 of these and both failed to bind. I am in the UK and the protocol you use is different, this had me scratching my head and I updated the firmware (radiomasterrc.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/64000257762-r168-receiver-firmware-update-procedures) and it still failed after the update. The fix (EVENTUALLY) is that my TX16s uses FrSky LBT(EU) protocol, NOT the D16! Once I found this out, from Radiomaster. One of my receivers worked, the receiver I had firmware "upgraded", I had to install V1, not V2! Then that then worked no problem. Keep up the good work :)
@sidd83103 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you just saved me. I think I tried everything but that one ;) binded only with LBT EU protocol. 👍
@crashrr29932 жыл бұрын
Cheers, i just had the same problem, and you fixed it.
@davidpiper36523 жыл бұрын
For the price it's incredible, I'm also interested in the other Rx Radiomaster are selling. Thanks for the video.
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
I've got a couple of other receivers I'll be covering. The little R161 sbus receiver looks promising.
@davidpiper36523 жыл бұрын
@@RCVideoReviews That's the one I am really interested in.
@karlosio13 жыл бұрын
In the mode options, I can only choose from FrSkyRX, FrSky X, FrSkyX2, FrSky L. The option "FrSky" is not there. And I can not bind to my receiver R168. Do you have an idea what the problem could be?
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
Use FrSky X D16
@karlosio13 жыл бұрын
@@RCVideoReviews I'm in Europe so I had to put it to FrSky X and "LBT" instead of D16. I'm a total noob and your videos have helped me a lot. Thank you!
@jeanlucvassort6411 Жыл бұрын
Thanks & regards ...
@RCVideoReviews Жыл бұрын
Always welcome
@jimrichardson85753 жыл бұрын
Thank You SOOOOOOOOO MUCH for this Video. I was just about to give up ever having a radio system I could trust, or even use. I tried Taranis X9D PLUS SE, TWICE, and both were absolute GARBAGE!! They NEVER Worked at all, even with FrSky receivers. Then I tried RadioLink which worked okay, and Then------ RadioMaster. I have had fits trying to bind the R168 Receivers, but now---------- IT WORKS BEAUTIFULLY !!! THANK YOU , THANK YOU, THANK YOU !!! Can you tell me where I can buy that module you are using to set up , and test your radios??
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
Glad the video helped you out. The link for the M8S is in the description and right here: ► M8S www.banggood.com/custlink/KKKRJlHuKW
@jimrichardson85753 жыл бұрын
@@RCVideoReviews : Thank You for your response. I checked this one out, and it lead me to another one with a few extra accessories. Your video did help me.
@Yogenh3 жыл бұрын
I would like to know how to use the SBUS. I have never used SBUS so need to know everything about it.
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
This should get you started kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n5Ofoayimd64pKc.html
@karlosio13 жыл бұрын
It might be a dumb question, but can you also use a battery capacity checker and connect it to the battery while the rc plane is powered on? And then fine tune the battery voltage like you did in your video?
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
Sure, as long as you trust the voltage source. The whole idea is to ensure the sensor shows what the battery has.
@apburner3 жыл бұрын
If I want to run say a 6s battery. Could I just build a voltage divider with a couple of resisters and bring the voltage down to a workable voltage. I'm thinking a couple of 100K resisters so the drain is negligible and pick off the voltage from the center.
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
Yup. If you can do the math to get it low, and then on the radio multiply it back up, you sure can do that. I mentioned it in a recent Livestream. Just calibrate your telemetry to the actual voltage and you should be fine.
@apburner3 жыл бұрын
@@RCVideoReviews Cool Thanks. I will do that.
@North49RC3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid John, that was gonna be my next Rx purchase. Definitely interested in seeing how it performs on the plane, I am sure it will be good. I do have a question, as usual. The power from the flight pack comes from where, the positive on the balance lead or a wire soldered into the main power from the ESC connector?
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
You can get the power lead from any point on the positive wire between the battery and the + input of the ESC. Don't take anything coming from the ESC after the main positive voltage input.
@North49RC3 жыл бұрын
@@RCVideoReviews So I could solder a small lead from the Deans connector?
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
Yes, anywhere on the positive wire between the battery and esc.
@missiletm3 жыл бұрын
@@RCVideoReviews Can you tap the balance plug for vbat like other recievers do?
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
@@missiletm Sure. As long as you get the ground and last + lead that would be fine.
@enriquech40413 жыл бұрын
Have you noticed in the upper case of the receiver that thevoltage indicated is 4.5-6 volts? But in the instructions to bind it, the range is 4.5-8-4 volts, and that is why I bought it¡¡¡¡
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
My understanding is a firmware update enabled HV for Rx power.
@enriquech40413 жыл бұрын
@@RCVideoReviews Thks. A nte from the manufacturer would be appreciated. Regards
@turboomni8483 жыл бұрын
Do you do a fine tune as well on this rx? Or should you on all recievers? Great stuff Thank you.
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
Unknown. I'll check with RM and see what they say.
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
RM got back to me. Frequency tuning is recommended.
@SchuylerL3 жыл бұрын
I’m following your directions, but my r168 receiver isn’t going into bind mode when I hold down the bind button and plug the battery in. Does the module status on the tx16s matter? How do I change that line?
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
The status of the Tx should not matter. Do you feel the detent on the switch when you press the case button down? Do you have any others with which you can test?
@SchuylerL3 жыл бұрын
@@RCVideoReviews I feel the detent, but the leds don’t stay lit. They go out faster when the rx has recent power plugged in. The leds don’t change behavior if the button is pressed. The 40a esc gets very hot, 155F. Could the esc be broken?
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
@@SchuylerL I would test it with a multimeter. It shouldn't get that hot without load. Something is definitely not right about that.
@chrisscotty45183 жыл бұрын
Whats the difference of us or eu version
@mohammedal-jifry58113 жыл бұрын
Hi .. i just purchased this radio but i don't no if any 18650 batteries can work? I have 2x Panasonic ncr18650bd.. are they ok ? Cuz i got confused with 3.6v and 3.7v thing cuz all batteries rated as 3.6v So is Panasonic ncr18650bd good for it ?
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
Either one will be fine.
@mohammedal-jifry58113 жыл бұрын
@@RCVideoReviews do you prefer the radio type c charging or is it better to charge the battery via 18650 charger?
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
The BMS in the radio works fine. I always charge all of mine with the type-c connector. I prefer that to removing the tray every time.
@dragonclips2 жыл бұрын
Hi, do you have the latest firmware release of that R168 ? can you provide it? thanks (cause seem its impossible to find it )
@RCVideoReviews2 жыл бұрын
The latest I have are pinned in the #radiomaster channel on my discord.
@dragonclips2 жыл бұрын
@@RCVideoReviews thanks i think i got same version .. thanks anyway
@willipreugschat3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Question: what can you do with the RSSI pin on the R168?
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
If you have a FC that uses analog rssi, you can use that wire to feed it to the FC.
@willipreugschat3 жыл бұрын
@@RCVideoReviews o.k., thank you.
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
@@willipreugschat You're welcome.
@Yogenh3 жыл бұрын
Also with the R168 receiver that is 8 channel but with the SBUS it is 16 channel how do I get the other 8 channels with the SBUS??
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
The R168 carries 16 channels in the s.bus data stream. You can either run 8 channels PWM or 16 channels s.bus.
@Yogenh3 жыл бұрын
@@RCVideoReviews dose it take special servos to plug in to the SBUS??
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
Yes. You need sbus servos and an external power source. Most use sbus with a flight controller or stabilizer of some kind which take standard servos and drive them with 5v+ DC
@mmaaoonn3 жыл бұрын
i cant bind tx16s and r168 none have Frsky D16. only have FrskyX D16, FrskyX2 D16
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
They made some changes to the firmware. X D16 is the one to use.
@mmaaoonn3 жыл бұрын
@@RCVideoReviews Thank. Work at FrSKY X LBT(EU)
@FL_Engineer3 жыл бұрын
Not first!
@davidknutz33143 жыл бұрын
Haha! 🤣🤣
@davidknutz33143 жыл бұрын
I got an email from Banggood on Saturday saying that my TX16s has SHIPPED! It’s still in China but it’s on its way.
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
Wahoo! Merry Christmas for Dave ;)
@lasersbee3 жыл бұрын
Yeah my TX16S MAX shipped out on Friday as well. But the R168s won't ship until Dec 30...
@davidknutz33143 жыл бұрын
@@lasersbee if you want them faster, try Grayson Hobby. I think they have them in stock.
@lasersbee3 жыл бұрын
@@davidknutz3314 Thanks David.. Just looked at them. Unfortunately they want $31 USD for shipping a $24 USD order... :-(
@davidknutz33143 жыл бұрын
@@lasersbee oh man! I forgot that you’re in Canada. So, the waiting game begins. 🤷♂️
@FASTFREDDIE-R.C.3 жыл бұрын
I almost bought a couple of these when they came out until I realized they are only good for up to 18v which does me no good for 6s lipos. Rm dropped the ball on this one by basically excluding the entire heli community.
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
I was surprised to see the 18v cutoff. Give them time and feedback. They're just getting into the Rx game and I'm sure there will be more to come. They seem willing to listen to feedback.
@ianvercoe71213 жыл бұрын
@@RCVideoReviews put a simple 2 resistor voltage divider between the battery positive and the receiver to drop the voltage below 18v then recalibrate the receiver, a simple 10c fix for packs over 18 volts.
@RCVideoReviews3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I've been playing with voltage dividers for years with FrSky. That's a good tip and will work if you want to do it Freddie. I Lynn put a diagram on Discord for it too.
@passinthru43283 жыл бұрын
@@RCVideoReviews If "sport" stands for smart port, why not use that to get telemetry readings from flight packs over 18V?