You can flash this receiver over WiFi | HappyModel ExpressLRS 2.4 GHz

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-- TABLE OF CONTENTS --
0:00 - Intro and commercial disclosure
1:18 - Why are people choosing 2.4 GHz over 900 MHz?
3:02 - ExpressLRS EP2 receiver with ceramic antenna
3:53 - Install the TX module into the case
6:41 - Set up ELRS software on PC and radio
• Three ways to flash Op... - Three ways to flash OpenTX to your radio
Download ELRS configurator - github.com/ExpressLRS/Express...
ExpressLRS nightly builds enable 500 Hz update rate (not fully supported in OpenTX 2.3.12) - github.com/ExpressLRS/Express...
9:18 - Build ELRS for receiver and transmitter
12:51 - Download and install Lua Script
How to flash ELRS via passthrough (for PP receiver or if you don't want to use WiFi) - • Video
13:44 - Install module and set up OpenTX Model
14:45 - (Optional) Download firmware files to phone for field flashing
15:54 - Flash the module via WiFi
16:57 - How to wire up the receiver
18:01 - Flash the receiver via WiFi
19:12 - Check that RX and TX are bound
19:40 - Set up the flight controller
20:11 - Conclusion
ExpressLRS Discord server link - / discord

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@JoshuaBardwell 3 жыл бұрын

People have reported that the screws holding the module into the happymodel case can tear out of the plastic from normal stress of inserting the pins. The case comes with a foam double-sided tape to hold the board down, which people report is useless and just pulls off. Some people use stronger 3M extreme mounting tape to hold the board down, in addition to the screws. If you do this, be aware the tape can rip components off a PCB, so don't go crazy using too much of it in case you ever need to remove the board.

@leadfingers 3 жыл бұрын

How to make the stock module box work consistently for 2.4ghz tx: cut down tx board mounting post by about half, install empty module box into radio, install Tx into module and radio pins, snug tx bolts, go send! Edit: I used this on the OG white nylon 3D printed case and it worked well.

@Jaroneko 3 жыл бұрын

The foam I got with mine isn't even thick enough to contact the board and the case at the same time...

@BrandonBeans 3 жыл бұрын

Roll up that foam tape and shove between pin header and module lid to hold the important part firmly in place. This is the accepted method of happymodel ES24TX assembly 😅

@sebastiansombra 3 жыл бұрын

You can try printing an alternative screwless cases like this one: www.thingiverse.com/thing:4880481

@stephenmutch4034 3 жыл бұрын

@@leadfingers Using the white module box (the one which does not have the ventilation fan top cover) I had to remove the plinth where the radio pins enter the case as well as cut the mounting lugs in half. Then use the screws to mount the board and throw away the pad. The pad is too thick and without the pad between the board and the back of the module ventilation and hence cooling is much better.

@sethinman7206 3 жыл бұрын

Fun Fact: the PP rx is named after power pellets in Pacman which make the ghosts vulnerable. Let that sink in

@ScowlerJase 3 жыл бұрын

The “PP” is named after the Power Pellet* in PAC-Man. Let’s you eat ghosts……. *thanks Jye ;-)

@FAB1150 3 жыл бұрын

That's genius

@akatopj22 3 жыл бұрын

Love it haa

@JyeSmith 3 жыл бұрын

*cough* Power Pellet *cough*

@ScowlerJase 3 жыл бұрын

@@JyeSmith Thanks Jye - and thanks for the PP :-)

@youngbungalo6874 3 жыл бұрын

@eg2jdm 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao, I died at the "PP" laughs 🤣🤣🤣

@jtrent90 3 жыл бұрын

the real question is, why are you always making videos at the exact time I need them. very clever. I've bought a radiomaster project box to replace the piece of crap the module comes with

@juanmiguelserrano7931 2 жыл бұрын

Joshua, you've done it again! I made the switch to the ELRS system successfully thanks to your great walk through. That trick with using your cell phone is clutch!

@RCSurf 3 жыл бұрын

i love my crsf , now that 2.4 is so popular i will have no problems getting crsf receivers anymore :)

@carnagefpv8256 3 жыл бұрын

Kinda where I am with it, although that xfire owners discount on tracer is solid....

@CarbonGlassMan 3 жыл бұрын

Right! I imagine most people are like me and can't tell a difference in latency between 900 and 2.4. I'll be sticking with crossfire.

@SeeFPv-qm6ie 2 жыл бұрын

@@CarbonGlassMan yeah I'm sticking with crossfire too there's too many hoops that you have to do just to bind this receiver

@CarbonGlassMan 2 жыл бұрын

@@SeeFPv-qm6ie I think I'll try the ELRS 900mhz setup eventually. I like the penetration and range of crossfire. It's never once failed me.

@sptrader6316 6 ай бұрын

Crossfire is so simple to setup too.

@Dad_K 3 жыл бұрын

This looks so good, and for the lower cost, I am sold to try it out. Thanks for the great review as always!

@aniair5228 2 жыл бұрын

you have no idea how many times I've watched this freaking video. Thanks Josh!

@artpam 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks JB, just flashed over wifi using this tutorial and it worked great. Truly, some amazing tech. I used my PC, but other than my antivirus going bonkers over the built it web-page, it worked fantastic.👍

@VladOnEarth 3 жыл бұрын

I have had it for a month, and it's amazing actually. At least somewhere there is some progress in hobby. I have been absent for like 6 years and nice to see that new radio protocol.

@JoryIsHere 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing, received mine in the mail yesterday.

@jonnyphenomenon 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a great tutorial video Joshua. I had to refer back to it again after getting a second TX module for my classroom radio. I've been a crossfire user for years, but I am an expresslrs convert now. The only things this video doesnt address is the complications one might encounter when they attempt to flash with methods OTHER than wifi. the wifi solution works flawlessly. Other options, not so much. Also, the latest version (as of today) of expresslrs firmware is version 2.0, (and configurator 1.3.2) and it has changed quite a bit since the last version. Regardless, all of the information in this video still applies.

@underdog_fpv2529 3 жыл бұрын

he enjoyed tossing that R9M more than most can imagine...

@JochenSchurich 3 жыл бұрын

I went through all this a couple of weeks ago. It's working really great!

@KenCrawford1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I was using the R9 stuff with ELRS which is nice but this looks fun to try - I purchased through one of your links . I just put EdgeTx on my TX16s and looking forward to your vids on best practices with it !

@marinehm Жыл бұрын

I just received my RadioMaster RP2 ceramic version receiver. Stoked! This is going in my 2.5" Tadpole.

@ThomasShue 2 жыл бұрын

THX JB, I am all bound up on ELRS EP1 wirelessly via my Cell phone. Great Idea for One Drive to file transfers and Storage. You are Da Man! Thanks Brotha!

@gmivisualsjason3729 3 жыл бұрын

What great timing.... I actually did this today! But on the T-lite. Very very impressed. Think this will replace TBS.... very good saving.

@paulr3556 3 жыл бұрын

Got the Jumper t-lite with mini module, flashing receivers good n easy over wi-fi. Loving the T-lite so far.

@MasterApeFPV 3 жыл бұрын

.. and as always: the perfect video at the perfect time!

@ThomasShue 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Bardwell I don’t know why at first I was having a hard time listening to your videos and had a chip on my shoulder towards you (Im just a dick sometimes). Anyways after subbing and seeing how committed you are to actually helping folks, and not just in it for the money and internet fame, you have completely changed my mind about who you are. I think I finally learned my lesson to not pre judge folks. Today and many days before, I definitely learned something! Thanks for all the information you offer this hobby.

@Vousie 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's actually the "and you're gonna learn something" bit... Every time he says that he just comes across as extremely arrogant, even though I've now watched enough of his videos to know he's actually great - and not arrogant.

@densleymills6806 3 жыл бұрын

Well said I too am guilty

@wantafastz28 3 жыл бұрын

You're not the only one. My first video of his I watched was the baby croc 4, and he just came off as not someone I want to listen to. Continuing my research kept popping up his videos, and he actually is here to help.

@MCsCreations 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, Joshua! Thanks a lot! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@reyreyna3555 3 жыл бұрын

Been watching this one you. I'm glad you reviewed it and now I want it... Thanks for the Video

@ChristopherF_1971 3 жыл бұрын

Been flying with ExpressLRS since the beginning days on my old R9M 2018. Best imo

@sendorm 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. I would like to suggest you to try edgetx with 500Hz. I am pretty sure you will be able to feel the difference. Flashing edgetx is the most straight thing ever. Just get the flasher and flash. It converts the eeprom automatically. All your models will still be there too. Just don't flash your sdcard. It just works.

@budiardiyanto2422 2 жыл бұрын

this is about serious knowledge, I'm very happy you want to share, but sometimes I find it funny myself sometimes you always have funny things between your videos, I like your style, thank you very much....rock n' drone mr joshua...best regard from indonesia

@DavidOwensuk 3 жыл бұрын

Very funny video JB! What a cool system!

@ATXAirborne 3 жыл бұрын

I've been very impressed with ELRS so far in the testing I did. Great performance with even the tiny ceramic antennas. FrSky better watch out.

@geterdnboy 2 жыл бұрын

FrSky is dead to fpv

@borg1874 3 жыл бұрын

HappyModel 2.4ghz is great. Already flashed and mounted in my radio and quad. 😄

@p.i.engineer398 3 жыл бұрын

for the EP Rx, build & flash is a bit less steps. Power up, wait for fast flash, connect to wifi with your computer, hit - build and flash. It will build the firmware and flash it for you right inside of the configurator.

@robertj.4849 2 жыл бұрын

If i do get answers i need here...from now on i just will click on your links and encourage as often i can ...Thank you.

@shadai7398 3 жыл бұрын

I just flashed ExpressLRS on the slim module for the Jumper T-Lite and an EP1 receiver for my new 5 inch build. It works great!!

@kool-k-kel 2 жыл бұрын

did you follow a particular guide or this one will work? i have ep1.. thx

@shadai7398 2 жыл бұрын

@@kool-k-kel there isn't any difference between an EP1 and an EP2 except the antenna. They wire and flash identically. In fact I have an EP1 on my 5 inch and an EP2 on my sub 250 AOS 3.5. Both used the exact same flash file over Wi-Fi

@deadbyteDrones 3 жыл бұрын

Hey JB! Thank you for your videos. -- deadbyte from ExpressLRS discord

@Clif_Brown 3 жыл бұрын

I built 8 of the Jye PP Rx 10x10 2.4G modules and run a DIY 2.4G Tx on a Tango2. All installed in quads and flying well.

@ChristKrew-Rev1.8 2 жыл бұрын

lol.... now that I have gotten some what comfortable with TBS.... Expresslrs is here. For where I live and what my son and I fly, micro's... this looks like the ticket. Thank you for this tutorial.

@crddrones3457 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely gonna try out espress Thanks for the knowledge 👍

@crddrones3457 3 жыл бұрын

God bless

@thedarkrs1 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there Joshua, Just a tip, if you connect your PC to the RX/TX u are flashing, when u build, you can just click build and flash, and it will automatically build and flash the rx/tx. no need to open the website, no need to use your phone, saves a lot of steps.

@Werner1971TWM 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Joshua, I got my set today and flashed it according your video. It worked perfectly, thank you very much for the videos. Greetings from Germany, Werner. P.S.: I don´t buy the PP ;).

@onlyme9504 Жыл бұрын

Hell yes, wifi option helped me finally bind my first drone , which is a useless eachine .. THANK YOU!

@WillemOldemans 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for that video, just setup mine :-D. for people that come from a different receiver (e.g. Fport), don't forget to restore you serialport specific settings via the CLI of Betaflight

@BikeGuyFPV Жыл бұрын

10:03 admit it, you all laughed when JB said "PP" 😁

@micsherwood4930 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome show !

@maxconine7127 3 жыл бұрын

love the new your gonna learn something today sign

@YorkyPoo_UAV 3 жыл бұрын

All this indication is great but I have started with a Tango 2 and It saves me money and space to stay that route

@Acestrex 3 жыл бұрын

You should do a video on the happymodel elrs f4 flight controller. I think a lot of people would like that because it takes a bit of extra stuff to flash.

@RuderalisFPV Жыл бұрын

Its hard figuring out which of your videos is the right one to watch. You have the one im looking for, but i find myself having to watch 5 or so until i find what im looking for, and that depends on how recent the firmware is anyways. You really have to be on the page but coming from crossifre this late into it i had to go to the devs for help

@JoshuaBardwell Жыл бұрын

You're always welcome to email and ask the question, and I'll try to point you to the right video.

@WezleyVarty 3 жыл бұрын

Just another FYI - 17:32 - Flip the RX over, and on the antenna side there's a silkscreen "RT5G", which is "rx, tx, 5v, GND" :) EDIT: only true for PP RX's - JB is correct, no silkscreen for EPs.

@WezleyVarty 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry - I'm actually wrong there. You have an EP, not a PP (chuckles). The PP's are the ones with the silkscreen.

@Jaroneko 3 жыл бұрын

So... I wanted to watch something while flashing my EP2. Let's see what's new in my subscriptions? Bardwell's released a video 2 minutes ago? Sure, what's it about? ... Well then! 😹

@konstantinbalin1913 2 жыл бұрын

When Cool video! Thank you!

@BrandonBeans 3 жыл бұрын

Planet ExpressLRS 🚀🌕

@fuba44 3 жыл бұрын

I love you JB.

@sleepy-if7iz 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@fabfullthrottle2282 2 жыл бұрын

The best one!

@stelic9515 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you alot

@andriuszvicevicius8564 3 жыл бұрын

Thnks Joshua ,hope it comes to tango 2 like slim module 🙂

@shaypeleg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review JB. I recently switched from an old Taranis XD9 to a radiomaster and pretty disappointed with newer frsky receivers not supporting telemetry for this model. I'm on the verge of getting external module. Wanted to ask how's the penetration of the 2.4 ELRS compared to the 900mhz? I care less about range more about good reception around slops and forest areas.

@stayliftedgermany4041 2 жыл бұрын

Danke!

@3dprintingworld756 3 жыл бұрын

The comment about the board coming loose is true, mine is doing that

@jesseadams3618 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very grateful, was wondering my QX65 still does not power up with the battery after I did the suggestions do you have anything else to try? Thanks

@clappedoutfpv2331 2 жыл бұрын

"PP" Dont buy the PP lol i laughed so hard dude!!!

@xavier_arthur 3 жыл бұрын

So many great options for radio communication, when will companies other than DJI start focusing on hardware for digital video communication 🤷

@charlesmarseille123 3 жыл бұрын

if the case had a notch to hold the inner sma cable, people would overtorque the antenna and break the case. They could make the case beefier around the sma hole though to fix that.

@MountainSurfer 3 жыл бұрын

This video needs the new Clip feature :D

@ojkolsrud1 3 жыл бұрын

What about using ELRS on the Tango 2? The module bay has a different pin layout. I guess it would be possible to use the module board and make some custom female pins

@sairams8879 3 жыл бұрын

Hey jb can I use the express lrs module in the radiomaster tx12

@robertasjuscius1092 2 жыл бұрын

Just a quick question. Can you use different expresslrs RX with R9M flashed with ExpressLRS . Or is it has to be same RX family? Thank you

@showdownz 2 жыл бұрын

Bardwell: "Don't buy the PP" Me: "are you saying the PP is Poo Poo?"

@ZulkifliAbraham 3 жыл бұрын

Hello. can we use this ExpressLRS receiver with R9M module already upgrade to expressLRS?

@bertbeinaaf8314 3 жыл бұрын

Did this a few weeks ago and it works without a problem. Put the ep2 in my ET115. Tiny and no antenna’s sticking out. I’m curious if i can get my Mobula7 working with the ep2 instead of the spi receiver…

@kadirjabbar8396 3 жыл бұрын

Hi JB! Does the 915MHz and this 2G4 version support PPM input, i want to mod my flysky fs-i6x with a module like this or TBS XF, is it possible to do so?

@TheFlash8889 2 жыл бұрын

Is this right that I have to check the box to invert the signal if I want to connect the receiver to the sbus pad on my mamba f405 mk2?

@VladOnEarth 3 жыл бұрын

12:00 my build hasn't failed first time, went just fine. Just FYI.

@danno20121 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use passthrough if the quad has emu? Will elrs work with emu programmed kwads?

@tardy1663 3 жыл бұрын

"Don't buy the PP" Joshua Bardwell

@youngbungalo6874 3 жыл бұрын

@carlosfuhrer 3 жыл бұрын

question are the happymodel receivers compatible with a No Happymodel ELRS 2.4 ghz module? I mean can I bind their receivers with my homemade ELRS 2.4 module that im already using on my tango 2? Thanks

@marqs37 3 жыл бұрын

All 2.4GHz stuff are compatible with each other and so is 900MHz with all 900Mhz. As long as you keep options in configurator the same on TX and RX.

@mattb2313 3 жыл бұрын

I would feel like such a boss if I ordered something online and then received a refund because they recognized my name on the order! Lol

@jmckenna2k10 3 жыл бұрын

Does that TX unit fit into the Radiomaster TX16S, or should I just build one?

@luisrrr3290 Жыл бұрын

Can you show the cable the you use to connect the receiver or web site that I can see it??? I sample view look that isn't solder or I'm wrong

@BelmontFPV Жыл бұрын

Joshua - Can I upgrade the RX firmware of the ELSR module that is built into the Happy Model Pancake? The docs state that it's only compatible with the V2 TX Firmware. I assume the onboard ELSR does not have wifi support for FW updates.

@JoshuaBardwell Жыл бұрын

If you flash it to betaflight 4.4, you can get ELRS 3.x support.

@Substance242 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think we are going to see something like Eachine Novice 4 RTF with ExpressLRS soon? So far I had only toys like Fimi A3 and would love something like this...

@coulsonwasthegluefpv7128 2 жыл бұрын

I'm about to receive a radiomaster tx12. Will this set up work with that radio?

@SkyCandyVisuals 3 жыл бұрын

Wait a minute are you telling me we don't have to chop off our immortal T anymore? That alone will make me switch from crossfire 900mhz🗣️💯

@ozdemirsalik 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a simple esp8285 with a simple sx1280. Extremely cheap but robust parts.

@harindrawisnu 2 жыл бұрын

third time watching, still giggle at the PP

@mamoshimiloni9559 2 жыл бұрын

Please help ...:( I have bout the Diatone roma MAMBA F722 Mini MK2 DJI I have the tx16s rado with TBS pro LRS. with the tbs nano recoever pro, and I have binded the crossfire and reciever together and the reciever light is green, but no matter what I do I can not get the radio signals to show on beta flight!!!? any idea's

@maldjab6248 2 жыл бұрын

hello do you know if this receiver can be used with a glider if there is a pwm adapter ? thanks

@maxzum69 3 жыл бұрын

Saludos!

@neilfpv 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joshua. I'm sad that ExpressLRS HappyModel EP1 RX is not working for me well. I just got it few days ago. Once I bring out my quad in our cold weather temps, I could hardly arm it which is extremely weird. Once I bring it inside the house and acclimated again to the normal room temperature, I'd be able to arm it many times without any issues. I already brought it up to the ExpressLRS Community in Discord and one of the folks told me "could be temp.. oscillator freq shift". :( I'm quite depressed because I heard to many good things about ExpressLRS and on my first time trying it, it performs like this. I resoldered back my XM+ for now. I hope Pyrodrone will be able to help me.

@creativesymon Жыл бұрын

Latest, today, is I get no wifi update in the lua and the RX (which is the same) doesn't go into wifi mode. Time to dig around.

@usuallyleo 2 жыл бұрын

hey, i got the issue that my expresslrs doesn`t connect to the tx anymore... I updated and flashed the tx but the rx won`t go back in wifi mode it justs keeps a constant light even if it isn't binded.... how can I get the rx to be in wifi mode again?

@tracypippenger4806 Жыл бұрын

I have a flywoo ep2 on my darwin baby ape I have about 20 packs through it. Landed and plugged in my second pack would not arm no connection. When I arm it the blinking blue light starts flashing like wifi mode?? Will not arm

@Techzino-vibe 6 ай бұрын

Please how can I flash elrs r24 p6 receiver I can't find diy target on expresslrs configurator. What other app can I use to flash receiver? 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@jamesceastep8874 Жыл бұрын

Joshua: I know you did not discuss the HappyModel EPW5 PWM receiver in this video, but I suspect you may know the answer to this question: The EPW5 Express LRS 3.4 ghz receiver has an extra PWM channel that fixed wing pilots will like & probably need to use. My problem as a newbie in transmitter setup is that I'm not sure how to make maximum use of channel 5, and I've been told that chanel 5 on this Rx can only handle two states (like enable on/off), but I think I read/viewed somewhere that its real purpose is to enable up to 5 flight controller modes using a switch (or set of switches on the TX16s) OR a slider potentiometer to select each of 5 different flight controller states. My question to you is, can this in fact be done, and could you show us how to set this up using the EPW5 & a transmitter with a slider potentiometer? Thanks! - Jim

@maybenikhil 3 жыл бұрын

wooooo!

@imager09tube 3 жыл бұрын

Would you review Rush Tank Tiny VTX for us? Thanks!

@entertainmentunlimited3256 2 жыл бұрын

Will this receiver works with F4 tower and BetaFpv Lite Radio 2?

@rmad1311 2 жыл бұрын

I hope the same procedure is valid also for ERLS Lite RX/2,4GHz and ERLS 2,4GHz Nano RF Module from BETAFPV.

@jwc4520 2 жыл бұрын

Well my 2.4 ghz Express LRS works fine. However the 900mhz unit shows telemetry on the tx16s but I get nothing on the controller in either beta flight or inav ... have reflashed and tried step by step set up with same failure ...well at least I am consistant ...lol ...help

@keithvigil7820 Жыл бұрын

Hey Josh Huge Fan.. So I Got Into This Hobby About 6 Months Ago Well I Recently Purchased The Radiomaster Boxer And Darwin Baby Ape Pro With a BetaFPV 2.4Ghz Lite Reciever And I Cannot Get The Damn Thing To Bind And Yes It Is Soldered Correctly, Tried The ERLS Configurator And Still Nothing Any Idea Why?