i just have to say, you always have the most informative videos! thank you for your knowledge and expertise.

Brilliant! I have all spektrum gear and I've decided to give the Kopilot a go but this question made me scratch my head about compatability. You made it veryu clear and very simple and now I understand. Thank you!

I'm waiting for all my components to arrive, AR wing Pro and ZOHD Kopilot. This video has really assured that I made the right purchase and confidence to put it all together. Thank you!!!!!!!

I bought a couple of Kopilot Lites after seeing this video tried to set up using my 7yo DX7S Spektrum radio & DSM2 receiver without SBus on a new AXN. Took me a couple of hours, but I finally worked it out. Used your tip of connecting to PWM & moving the pins around but didn’t work at first. I had to set up wing type to 1xAileron & 1xFlap in order to be able to use the 3 position Flap switch (the only 3 position switch on my radio). I plugged 3pin lead from PWM slot into Gear slot on the receiver but had to swap over the Gear switch to Flaps in the Switches menu. Had to reverse both Ailerons & Throttle. Everything all of a sudden just worked! Very exciting. One thing I did notice that the leads on the 4pin plug on my Kopilot Lite were different, on one had to switch pins 3&4 around on the PWM plug to switch Throttle& Rudder around. 🤔. Weird? Never mind ..... it worked! Thanks for your informative video. I’ve ordered a Radiomaster TX16s, to use with a F765 flight controller. I’ve decided to pot controllers on most of my planes so hopefully the TX16s will give me more flexibility. Cheers.

Lee my man your a bloody legend For us simple people you make it effortless Thankyou mate 👌

Hi Lee, thank you so much for this, I was struggling with this exact problem and your solution (swapping wire order in the socket) was so simple, cheers.

Thanks for the video! Moving the four PWM wires for throttle, elevator, aileron, and rudder finally got my Kopilot working. I sure wish ZOHD made things clearer. Anyways, you saved the day! Thanks again!

Thank you for this video. I'm just getting into droning and didn't want to buy all new equipment, so I'm using my RC airplane radio equipment from around 2009 I dug out. This video saved me a couple hundred dollars on a new setup.

I am running the Kopilot Lite with a Spektrum AR620 Rx in my FMS Fox3000 motorglider. It took me a few tries to get it all adjusted properly, but now that it's working right, I absolutely love it!! By using the Fence Mode, it makes hand-launching very easy. I no longer need a launching trolley! And the stability in flight makes it an absolute joy to fly. I'm definitely going to install it in other planes now that I've got it figured out.

Because if this video , I just finished ordering the KOPILOT. Thanks a lot

Great video, Lee! Thanks! 😃 Only one tip, if the receiver needs 3.3v you can use a small voltage regulator in the middle of the red and black wires. 😊

Thanx! I ordered a ZOHD Drift from RMRC months ago and just got an email that it had shipped. I wasn't sure if I would need to buy a FrSky TX to fly it, as all my Transmitters are Spektrum. I will eventually need to get one, but it looks like I can wait a little longer so Thanx again😎👍.

Again great video thanks Lee i flew my zohd nano talon today with a spectrum ar6120 the receiver with internal antenna here in Montreal ist winter time real Canadian winter minus 7 celcius and 20 cm of snow the kopilot lite took about 4 min of flying time to tune it did some auto launch return to home angle mode a piece of cake i will tried it tomorow with a frsky x4r sbus hope zohd come wita a more advance kopilot with osd

Spot on mate - I'm about to do this for a friend with an Orange RX. Very helpfull.

Lee, As I am still new to RC and have only been flying things that come RTF (Hubsan 501s, MJX Bugs 3, etc) getting the hang of what all of this tech is can be pretty intimidating, and I don't want to burn anything up. The Kopilot instructions don't offer much reassurance to people in my position. In my case I am using a Flysky FSi6s and the included Rx, so was unsure about PWM and PPM... Well still not 100% comfortable but feeling I am on the right track. Thank you for this video.

thank you so much for the ZOHD KoPilot Lite playlist works for me THANKS

Ah, thanks for elucidating the trick of rearranging the wires. I spent two evenings tearing my hair out trying to work out why it wouldn’t work. Many thanks. 👍🍻

dude that is a good tip for the wiring or rewiring of that two plug wire set.

Thank you for the video.....You are the man 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Most helpful and much appreciated.

great tips as allwats buddy.thankyou

Thanks mate. So very helpful!!! :)

Hi! Can’t wait for your Crossfire Mini RX Kopilot video! :)

Grate tip as always! I'll need to check the playlist for the crossfire micro, nano, mini... what ever the smallest one at the time is. Thanks again for sharing. 🍻cheers🥃

great video and more like this for Spektrum users Please

Thanks for your insights and setup for Spektrum. So my DX 6i only has 2 way switches but I found a video by tomtom4867 and he was able to get a workaround for a 3 way switch for flaps. I found that I could do this so I could have the stabilizer, manual and RTH function. Otherwise I was looking at only having stabilizer and RTH. My set up was to use Mix 1...gear -> gear active.....RATE D -100% U 0% SW MIX TRIM INH So now when my gear switch is on 1 (no matter what is happening on the mix switch) the plane is in stabilized mode. With the gear switch in 0, the mix switch in 0 is RTH and the mix switch in 1 is manual mode. Some would probably say: go buy a new radio, but this workaround seems to work fine.

Hi, great video's. Do you think this unit would work with an RC boat just using the throttle & rudder as this is all an RC boat needs. This would be very handy if the boat got out of range with a return to home facility.

I've been trying to connect a Flysky FS-X6B receiver to my Kopilot Lite using the PWM connector. The Kopilot plug has a 3 pin socket (Red, Black & White) and a 4 pin socket (White & Blackx3). The receiver PWM plug has a 3 pin socket (Red, Black & White) and 6 x 3 pin sockets where only one wire (signal) is used. I've made up an connector that connects the two 3 pin sockets and connects the 4 pin Kopilot PWM socket (White to ailerons, black to elevator

Thanks!

I was ready to scrap it! So bad, I did the swap and "almost fixed it", I had to do the calibrations, as the movements were very small. Now good! thanks. All other instructions use bloody Sbus, with no consideration for PWM and Spektrum channel order on receivers.

I'd already done all this but still couldn't get it to work. I think Kopilot doesn't see the mode signal for some reason. Middle position for stabilisation mode and none of the control surfaces move and ESC doesn't arm. Very frustrating. Will try on SBUS. Thanks for the video though.

It bloomin' worked!!! I can't believe it, and the auto-launch is awesome!! However.... I fly on the side of a vale with the wind coming uphill. So, on RTH the aeroplane gets blown towards the trees on the slope behind me. Fortunately, I've got away with it thus far, but I'm wondering what is the next step up, i.e. a f/c that I could programme to climb faster and circle tighter? Many thanks for your help. First time doing an auto-launch is a mad experience!

just got the drift with this, worried how iw as gonna conenct my 4ch spek reciver, thank god it comes with the cable

Thanks for the video tip on Spektrum. Where is the ESC connected. Does it connect on the Kopilot?

Great video as always! Instead of changing pins for pwm, can’t I just change the channels inside my radio to match?

Great video and very helpful. I have one question. I have spektrum recievers that have a plug on them that says XBUS is that the same as SBUS? Thank you.

What about Taranis vs Spektrum pulse width for calibrations? 100% on Taranis equals 125% on Spektrum. Will this affect calibration if not adjusted? Without the proper %, resolution would be lost. e.g. If set at 100% it would only give 80% of possible sevo throws for spektrum if the KOPILOT is expecting taranis inputs. Best solution would be for KOPILOT to have a transmitter type to remap pin order and PW limits.

next black to throttle) but all to no avail! Do you have the correct wiring please, please!! Many thanks

Lee, Thank you for the informative video. Would it be possible for you to see if the ZoHD Kopilot would work with the ImmersionRC Atto Receiver ? I tested with Radiomaster, FlySky receivers and they all work great. I can't get it working with the Atto Receiver. Let me know what you think.

Hi Lee! Million thanks for this video again😎👍🏾. Today ive just done two flights( a full maiden actually- TX16S,R88 wired as sbus, Kopilot,Bixler3), but im get upset.. 1- rssi not good, during takeoff only get around 67db. While flying around 90ft tx16s says 'rssi low' @ 52db.. the furthest ive tried is around 120ft and tx16 says 'rssi critical' and at 39db..almost lost signal. Have tried both D8 and D16 protocol on the Frsky modulation.also same.R88 rx dual antenna angled at 90deg or 180deg also same, rssi not strong and not full up to 100%. 2- 1st flight done. Manual & Balance mode is fine,if switched to RTH mode the Bixler just circling above me at 50ft+-, it wont self land to runway(as i set during power up the plane on the middle of the field).. i did adjust the Rth/Rad Pot clockwise till it stop.as illustrated in zohd manual. 3- second flight. Tried change rf protocol to Frsky,D16 8Ch.and tried both style angled antenna( 90° & 180°), still didnt get full rssi to 100 during sit on runway.just got under 77db.. Managed to fly around 100ft radius only,during last landing ive stalled the bixler and it just dive stall from 20ft height..no way to survive it😅..loll Conclusion: what is not right about it? Did i missed setup something on Tx16s that i just bought new? Kopilot unit- RTH function didnt land the plane, is it just thats all? The day before, i did try out other setups: elrs mode. Jumper Aion mini tx module & Jumper Aion mini 2.4 Rx(pwm).. only ch a.e.t.r did work, but ch5 for use the flight mode is not work..anyway i did not have access to see the Aion mini Rx pwm signal graph,as my laptop is not compatible to download the Expresslrs Configurator(mine is Windows8, popup blocked says didnt have 64-bit to run it)🤦🏻‍♂️ Or should i try my other ORX receivers tats laying around? Got a Orx R610Lite v2, a Orx NanoRx ppm rx, a JR R721 and a R921 rx sets.. Btw/: i will be need to have at least 7or8 useable channels to run also an fpv pantilt 2servo gimbal. Will someone please help me out...?😭 Ill be really appreciate your help.

HI Lee thanks for sharing your knowledge to set fail safe in pwm with a spektum tx do i have to bind the rx with the mode switch set to rth and the throttle stick at half position thanks

Oops -- I made a small mistake in my previous comment about the Kopilot Lite. It's actually RTH Mode (Return To Home) which makes hand-launching easy -- not Fence Mode. Sorry for the confusion.

Can any one HELP Please I am trying to setup a Spektrum DX6 radio to Kopilot Lite and having the following problem in manual mode. I get intermittent operation, e.g. servo does not move, servo moves but stays in that position for a few seconds then returns to the neutral point or does not move at all, the throttle response is the same working intermittently or not at all when it does work the motor continues running this may take 2 or 3 seconds or more. If plane connected to receiver without kopilot lite everything works as per normal. Tried ZOHD help desk and they only directed me to this video which I had already seen.

I presume the Spektrum serial receiver would be treated as PPM and attach thru sbus? If so how would you get the channel mapping to matched up?

I'm just getting into the RC plane aspect offline have done the drone thing for many years but this is unfamiliar territory I have the. Copilot in the nano talon evo. I fly spectrum obviously the receivers have changed do they make any of the newer receivers with s bus or what do you recommend for a spectrum receiver for the copilot

Can you change the direction of the Auto Launch? Mine only goes Clockwise.

Cant get it to work with spmar620

I am new to hobby, and i have trouble understanding how to connect my Matek ELRS R24-P PWM receiver to Kopilot. RX has total 5 horiz. pins x 3 vert. (S/+/-) pins unlike most (6x3). So I am not sure if I should place 3pin connector verticaly to RX CH1 Boot, and 4pin connector next to it - horizontally on CH2,3,4,5) PS. Instead of "CH" markings it has written on RX (1 - Boot / 2 - Tx / 3 - Rx / 4 - IO9 / 5 - IO10).

Hi how can I setup rth with Spektrum nx10 if transmitter is turned of ie failsafe thanks

Will you be doing one using the crossfire (nano rx) at all? I had a mare trying to set it up using sbus. In the end I needed to use an old flysky with pwm. Taking kopot out in my new nano talon evo today. My 1st adventure into fixed wing! Arrrr

Hi could you try contacting the kopilot to a spectrum ar620 as I've tried for months with no success and maybe make a video of how you did it as cant find any help thanks

I was curious if it is possible to set this up on a two position switch such as "gear" or if it needs a dedicated three position switch for unstabilized/stabilized/rth? Thanks!

Hi, I'm trying to do this but with a Matek R24 pwm Rx. The pins aren't labeled throttle, rudder, etc, just numbered. How would I know which spots to put the pins in for the pwm connector?

Hi Lee, i've tried to find the Orange R710 receiver without any luck! I have a Spectrum dxeA transmitter that came with my Apprentice s 15e, and was hoping to use this with the Zohd Drift with Kopilot...could you recommend a currently available (in the UK!) receiver that would work? Many thanks

i hope you know when using a legit spectrum rx with sbus the power to the spectrum rx needs to be 3.3v or you will fry it

Hi there great vids. I just spent all day with mates setting this up to a spectrum receiver and dx6e. It is not easy to do. all the settings in the transmitter and setting the 3 way switch is a nightmare. The unit only works in the gear channl. You need to change the percentages in the digital set up etc etc or it will not work. And yes chaning the pins around is way Easier. Happy to help anyone else tho 👍

Can you set up kopilot lite to work with a Spectrum Dx6i transmitter that only has a 2 pos switch for modes do you know if you can run the RTH/launch on that and have the second pos be manual no stabilization? Thank you!

Since it has a, will it relay my speed as I’m flying? I really want my speed displayed for mr

Hi Again. I got mine all setup but when i go to RTH my surfaces twitch real bad even with satellite connected. What am i doing wrong. Also this is on a wing. Thanks again.

Can anyone inform me of the lead connection of the PWM cable. On changing the connection on the plug that goes to the RX my identification dots came off!! when I removed to change the correct channels. its white plus the 3 black leads from left to right in conjunction with the zohd PWM connection ie AIL, ELE, THR & Rudder, Thank you.

Hi Lee, I have read all your comments, but i cant get the esc to arm even when i have the GPS light on i dont have a s bus and all other systems work. any ideas?

How do you know if your receiver has a s bus output ? is that the same as battery output ? I am running a sport 6 channel receiver

help, the gps leds do not turn on, the card does work, the return to desoegue does not, previously it did work.

Help with Spectrum Tx have change the pins on Kopilot as described. Where do I connect the ESC throttle cable to. Regards Ray age 81

Zohd Compatible with : Turnigy Evolution Radio

Hi everyone, is there anything that has to be changed when using a mode 1 transmitter? Many thanks.

Hi’ Can kopilot handle ppm signal ?

Hi, will an ELRS RX work, if so can you recommend one? Thanks.

Hope you can help: I just installed my New ZOHD lite on a flying wing. But after some hours think there may be an issue with the unit. Its connected to a dsm2 CRX receiver using the PWM adapter in the order A E T R (Ch 1 2 3 4 ) and I am using an original (old) Spektrum DX7 The mode plug is in channel 6 as thats where 3 pos switch is as standard on the DX7. All seems to work ok in manual mode but LED 1 and 2 remain on ? should'nt they be off in manual ? Also no matter if I change the TX directions or the order on the receiver to E A T R, with the arrow on the ZOHD pointing forward to the nose. In stabalise mode if I roll the model the elevators respond and if I pitch up and down the Ailerons respond ? Please note I know they are "elevons" I am talking about response to movement in pitch and roll. I have built many models with FC like Arduplane and pixhawk etc and never had any issue. Rotation of the servo direction of travel Potentiometers has no effect of the ZOHD which has "ailerons and elevator control reversed" (not talking about direction of travel) when the unit is in stabalise Any suggestions would be welcome as I thought this would be a 10 min job lol PS I have of course got the servo wires in the correct place on the ZOHD as right elevon left elevon and throttle in that order. If I rotated the FC so the arrow pointed down the wing it responds correcty to pitch and roll ? PPS No mixing is enabled in the DX7

Does this also work with elrs?

Buil frsky L9R sbus vs zohd kopilot lite Thanks

Hi... Thanks so much for your video, it has come at the best time as I am really considering getting Zohd Kopilot to replace the "fumbling" Arkbird ..., let's go forward together... best regards!!! What's new on my channel? One of my last flights with the Volantex Ranger 757-3, the Arkbird 2.0 Autopilot failed in the middle of a flight, the RTH don't worked when I almost lose the video signal, a big risk situation, nothing works, GPS speed, airspeed, distance... I don't like to express negative opinions, but I can't and should not recommend the Arkbird 2.0 Autopilot Flight Controller!... you are always welcome!!!

Hi I am having trouble with my kopilot. When I go into return to home mode the ailerons move up and down. Everything else works fine. What do you think the problems are. Wally

How to power the esc

The way to make this DSMX compatible is to pull the number 1, 2 & 3 wires on the 4 wire PWM connector. Reorder them so the sequence is TAER. Painless360 covers this in his video here. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p6dxecmftqjQe2Q.html

i dont have a sbus

Can't give waypoint task with zohd card?

Does ppm not work?

PPM