Radiomaster TX16s Setup • Complete Start to Finish Tutorial • [Beginners]
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- Radiomaster TX16s Setup - How to setup your new TX16s from rcvideoreviews.com is a COMPLETE setup guide for the Radiomaster TX16s. In this video, I review system options of the radio including demonstrations of what the options do. I cover usage of the LUA tools menu, managing the tools displayed on that menu, SD Card navigation, hardware calibration, and much more.
If you want a detailed review of the system setup options of this radio, you've found the right video.
Here is the @UAV Tech video I referenced describing the ADC option in detail:
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This is the most thorough setup tutorial I've ever seen, thanks so much again, especially for an old newbie like i am, my best regards from Alan in the UK 😊😊👍👍
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I’m glad you found it helpful.
Best,
J
@@RCVideoReviews can u charge the controller with the usb cable provided . or what charge cable do i need to charge through the controller . thanks buddy . love your vids
@@r.ccustomtruckingsydneyaus4632 You can charge the radio with the included USB-C. I've charged it from just about any USB charger I have laying around including Apple, Desktop, and a Laptop USB-C AC power supply. They all work.
Looks like I'm following in your footsteps Alan 👍
Very clearly produced. Clear voice, good pace and clear videography. Definitely subbed as I received my TX16X Blue Max today..
Welcome to the channel. Thanks for the kind comment.
Excellent beginners setup tutorial John. I’m a total newbie with this radio and OpenTX, but your teaching style work well for me.
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with this radio and software! Jim
You're welcome. This isn't exactly exhilarating content but I know if I read something and say, "I wonder what that means" I can't be the only one.
Thanks for the comment,
J
This entire series is fantastic! Clear, organized information and excellent video work. Videos are logically broken down for easier consumption. For me as an old Heathkit/Futaba/HiTec/Spektrum guy I got into drones and this radio is so perfect! Lots to learn but with these videos, I am learning fast - I will be putting all of my planes (and drones) on this platform thanks to the lessons learned here. Thank you for this great work!!
Wow, thanks! Glad you've found the material useful. Thank you.
I'm already a subscriber to the channel but still I want to say it again: you're probably the most beginner-friendly rc guy on CZcams. Great video! I can always learn something by watching your reviews/tutorials. Thank you👍
Glad to hear it. Thanks for taking the time to write.
Thank you! I just got a TX16s MAX and I found this tutorial very useful. Loved the bloopers at the end as well ;). You got a new subscriber!
Thanks for the sub and welcome to the channel.
what a great vid!! the temp is good , clear talk, good soun, good explaining, good visuals.. subscribed!! thx
Thanks for the sub!
Fantastic series of tutorials! Thank you for doing them.
You're very welcome!
Most awesome rundown on the setup features of this great radio!! Thank you very much as I just ordered one today. I subbed as well. 👍👍😊
Welcome aboard!
I have all of the tutorial videos organized into playlists to make them easy to find:
Beginner Topics
czcams.com/play/PLy3TC1ILJYTjqDXFB84oXVWZG14zyMYYt.html
Intermediate and Advanced Topics
czcams.com/play/PLy3TC1ILJYThzwReZComrM-LFTa2wfiUW.html
Have fun with your TX16s, it's a really good radio.
A big thanks for this great video. it helped me so much. and all the other video you made. i just got my TX16S and i was a little lost. i am new in the hobby and i needed your videos
Glad I could help!
I just bought one of these radio and am a total noob so I was thinking I maybe bit off more then I could chew but these videos have basically changed that. Thank you so much !!
Very awesome to hear that. I'm glad they're helping you rein the radio in. It can be a little much at first, but once the light starts to go on, you'll find out you can do just about anything.
Thanks for watching and the nice comment.
J
Just bought mine and it arrived today so I'll be having a good look through your videos to learn everything :)
Have fun. It’s a solid radio.
Perfect instruction in details. love that as a newbie. Thanks. Subscribed and liked.
Amir from Sydney.
Thanks and welcome. Glad it helped.
I was considering buying this and after watching this video I'm definitely getting this I love how user friendly and awesome this radio is thank you sir
You're welcome. Enjoy.
This is a very thorough review of the Radiomaster. I found it most informative. Subscribed.
Greetings from Florida.
Thank you
Welcome aboard!
Thanks for an excellent tutorial it really helps. Clear an concise explanations I look forward to watching the videos in the series.
Seasons greetings from Yorkshire England.
You're very welcome! Happy New Year. Thanks for watching.
Thanks so much ! Now I need to watch all of your stuff. Subscribed.
Awesome, thank you! You’ll be able to binge watch for a while ;)
Thank you so much for this! This is like a full-on course/class on this. As a complete noob, I'm super intimidated by this hobby but really want to get in. I have no idea what I'm doing and no previous experience in anything even remotely (no pun intended) related to anything radio or FPV related. I'm following along very intently trying to keep up even though I don't understand any of the numbers, settings, frequencies, charts, words, terms, or what any of the jargon means but I'm super excited to do this and you're making it accessible for me by even having this! Even though I'm still early and confused I have no idea how anyone would navigate this without a video like this. Since I am hesitantly investing the limited money I have into this hobby I very much appreciate you putting this up!
You're very welcome. I have a pretty large library of OpenTx material, so just take your time and have fun with it. Don't be afraid to play with different settings on the radio. You can't hurt anything until you actually start to fly.
@@RCVideoReviews Awesome, I just subscribed and liked! Been watching videos and messing with it since I got it. Right now I've been stuck trying to find out why when calibrating the elevator won't go down under center when I bring the right stick down and it snaps to the top when I push it up. The ele only moves invertedly when I move the left throttle stick up and down and it never goes down past the center when I pull the right stick down. When the throttle is down at idle and right stick at the center the channels read like this:
02 Ele 46%
03 -100%
and if I pull the left stick down it stays at 46% and when the throttle is at 0% the elevator stays at 0% and never goes under, it only snaps up to 66-100%
or is none of this even a problem and that is exactly how it's supposed to work?
@@Obi1kanObi Are you sure you have mode 2 set on the bottom of the system page?
Excellent content. You do a great job explaining everything. Subbed! 👍
Thanks and welcome to the channel.
Hey Man, where were you when I first struggled to learn OpenTX on my Horus a couple of years ago?! Your voice and detailed, thorough and easy-to-understand explanation reminds me of the late great JC of Project Blue Falcon. He was the best. Please keep doing what you're doing because it's needed.
I actually did a number of OpenTx videos a couple of years ago but they never got any traction. This second round took though, so I built a good sized library and have move on the way. Appreciate the comment and welcome to the channel.
Wow an amazing channel and of course Video!!! I just got subscribed Thank you so much from Canada!
Thanks and welcome. Thanks for watching.
Brilliant ! Glad I found your channel - Subscribed 🇨🇦👍
I'm glad you found it too! Welcome to the channel.
Video extremely informative. Will be saving in library when my radio comes in.😁
Glad it was helpful! In case you didn't know, I've added these tutorial videos to playlists organized by skill level:
Beginners czcams.com/play/PLy3TC1ILJYTjqDXFB84oXVWZG14zyMYYt.html
Intermediate/Advanced: czcams.com/play/PLy3TC1ILJYThzwReZComrM-LFTa2wfiUW.html
Hope that helps...
Great video and series. Very complete and well articulated. Anyone that thinks they didn’t learn anything is in denial.
Thank you George! Appreciate the comment and glad you found the video useful.
Thanks for a nice clear walkthrough 👍
No problem 👍
More super-helpful content from RC Video Reviews!
Glad you think so!
Definitely love the stuffups at the end, very funny.
It's comical sometimes how the mind knows what to say but the mouth disagrees. Glad you enjoy them.
Great video! I just got my Radiomaster yesterday and am now waiting on the battery that'll go in it. In the meantime, I'm watching as many tutorial videos as I can find. This is one of the best. Thanks for posting!
Thanks for the kind comment. Glad it's been helpful for you.
Great tutorial, very helpful, Thanks!
You're welcome!
Great tutorials, thank you. subscribed
Awesome, thank you!
Nice work mate. Watched the lot! Great help. 👊🍻👍🌟🏅
Well...now you know all [almost] my secrets.
Glad they helped.
J
Thank you so much for this video. Great help and well done.
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks learned a few things myself. Good job👍👍👊👊
Glad to hear it! Thanks for commenting and watching.
Thanks! I got mine today and this is just helpful
Very glad to help.
Nice video, thank you for the training!
Any time!
Love you bro you are still making vids, one day you will become a successful youtuber
Dude , you're good at teaching! Thank you so much!
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching.
I used to think my DX8 was quite advanced, now I see this, it seems like it's from back in the stone-ages!
OpenTx is a very capable platform. I still learn new things on a regular basis.
Thank you for the comprehensive manual
You're welcome.
Great tutorial, love your calmness and voice. Radiomaster ordered and you got a new subscriber.
Welcome to the channel Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy your new radio.
Finally someone who is explaning everything !!!! thxxxxxxxxxxxxx
You're welcome! Glad the video is helpful for you.
J
Great video! Very informative.
Thank you!
Had little problem following thou there were a few screens slightly different maybe because I have no planes yet. Wonderful video
Hey man, new RC Flyer here and love you videos.
Glad you like them. Make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you know when new videos land. Welcome to the channel!
BLOOPERS!!!! The world loves bloopers... HAHAHA!! Thanks for sharing, great teaching video, Thanks a ton!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very good video!
Thank you very much!
Excellent tutorial. SUBBED.
Welcome!
thank you so much for demonstrating and explaining. At least I'm able to configure my Jumper T18 which is very similar.
You're welcome. All of the OpenTx videos I have using the TX16s as the demo unit will also apply to the Jumper T18. From a software standpoint, these two radios are identical.
I have followed and subscribed to the channel, to learn how to use the Radiomaster TX16S and it is effectively the most
enlightening that I found.
Congratulations to the channel and keep it up.
I bought a radio like this, although I haven't received it yet (Black friday), but one question I wanted to clarify is the following:
On Radio Setup the Default channel order that is in AETR, if you change to any other such as TAER, everything will be fine
or there will be a problem, as it says in the manual : "Because the channel input order of the built-in multi-protocol transmitting
module of the RadioMaster TX16S remote control is AETR, in the Default channel
order option, be sure to select the AETR order '"
Therefore, I don't see the interest in having more options besides the ATER option if there may be any problems in the future
Thank you and my best regards from Portugal.
Glad to have you. Thanks for joining.
OK, very helpful, Super, Thanks!
You're welcome!
You're right, subscribed :D
Welcome aboard!
Thanks again; why I messed my controller up shorted the main board when charging some how and ordered and replaced it. Then I went to set everything up and the sdcard was corrupted. Ok now all is good so I just started swallowed my pride and started over again including backing up all my data on this TX16s. Always leaning something. Thanks again.
Glad to help. Hopefully your issues are in the rearview mirror now.
I think this radio will be a perfect upgrade from my QX7
FREAKIN EXCELLENT !
Thank you.
Thanks for help 👍👌🙏
Happy to help. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Such a good controller
Agreed.
Thanks!
You're welcome and thank you for hitting the tip jar! Appreciate it.
This is actually more of OpenTx tutor than Radio type tutorial. Still great.
All a radio is Sticks...Gimbles.. open tx and Crossfire betaflight run the show... lol love Hobby
Thanks a lot.
You’re welcome.
Hi! Very good Information on the radio. This is Robert Wioch. I will give you always a Thumps up. you are the best out there. AAAAAAAAAA++++++++++ :))
Wow, thanks
yes very clear thanks.is there a video to set up aux switches in betaflight?
Thanks for the clear Tutorial. Is it possible to give another tutorial on how to setup two Radiomater TX16s to bin with one Receiver? Thank you again
I discuss it in this video briefly: czcams.com/video/QaEbn9R6QGc/video.html
As far as I know, there is only one way to do it:
1) Get the source code for the multi protocol module.
2) Edit the source code and key in your own global unique identifier.
3) Compile that source code and flash both radios with it.
it's 2am, I think it's time I stop watching tutorials on how to use OpenTX 😂
I've been using these radios for about 7 years now and I still learn new things on a regular basis. Enjoy the journey.
Subbed and thumbed thanks
Welcome to the club :)
This old brain is trying to get my quad "Inductrux" into the 16s without any luck. I found a printout of the quad Horizon Hobby BLH8516 FPV pro manual. Every time a set it up something does not work. Each time is something else.... How do you see it being done? Thanks for any help. Continued success.I have it bound, armed, 1 flight mode. It still way far from where it should when properly setup in the radio. It flys, some control, no hover or change in flight modes. Looking forward to hearing from you and your instruction.
I have just bought this tx and I love it although it will take me time to learn all these terms.
It is assumed that I know what Haptic, ttl , rssi and so on means!
I feel quite stupid as I just dont know.
I got 80% of what you said and it was a very informative video and a biv thanks.
Question...is there a website or link you can give me that explains all these terms please?
Absolute enriching! Thanks for the tutorial. It helped me loads. I’m trying set up my governor in the TX16S, how do I assign a GOV channel? I’m using Microbeast Plus and CH 8 is for GOV. Appreciate your guidance.
I haven't used a microbeast so I don't know exactly how to help. What I can say is the mixer is what maps the channel numbers to the receiver. So if you need something on channel 8 you put the device on channel 8 in the mixer.
That play delay feature is a basic SW debounce on an input. It's very common to implement on any input of a processor, especially mechanical switches as these litterally bounce a couple of times upon switching. To us humans it's indetectible, but these electronics pick them up very easily, as they can scan them a couple of hundred thousand times a second, or even millions of times a second.
I just brought the radiomaster tx16s I have a cinewhoop coming in tomorrow trying to learn how to set it up for the first time with the radiomaster t16 s
You should check into our discord: discord.gg/jSFTASU Plenty of people there who can help if you need it.
Thank you
Damn brotha, another sweet cini🤪
What's a cini?
@@RCVideoReviews sorry John, I replied to this video by accident. It was supposed to be to Drone Camps about a new CiniWhoop quad.😂
Finally got subscribed, sorry it took so long. I think I have viewed most of your videos and they have helped tremendously. I am trying to get my neighbors radio to show the throttle icon on the input page but it will not do it, it only shows 3 dashes in place of the icon. Cant figure it out, tried to find that in you videos but no go. Any help would be appreciated. Keep up the good work.
What happens if you create a new model and exit out of the wizard? Do you still see an issue?
I have created 3 models I believe and it is always like that. Not sure what he did when he got the radio to cause this. I even updated the firmware and SD card but no luck. I have sent a question to Radiomaster to see what they say but not sure how responsive they are. I do appreciate your quick response, Thanks
Nice video, newbie old timer to rc, i find it overwhelming when it comes to open TX but hopefully it will sink in the brain bucket!! After watching you're other video's came across this one, I am a RTF guy but i want to learn on open TX and get a radio master radio so i can start getting better rc planes, not many choices for RTF planes! Do you have a video showing how to program and bind a plane from start to finish? Thank you very much, Semper Fi!
The Radiomaster TX16s comes with a multi-protocol module which lets you bind with all kinds of different receivers. I do not have a video showing how to bind with every receiver out there, but I have done a number of videos showing how to bind with some compatible receivers.
czcams.com/video/pT_19PVHTsU/video.html
czcams.com/video/Jfxmw--1Brg/video.html
@@RCVideoReviews Awesome, thank you for pointing me in the right direction! Semper Fi
Thanks for your excellent video. I have a problem in that failsafe mode is missing from the set up screen on my Radiomaster tx16s. I would be most grateful for your advice. Best Regards Bob
What receiver are you using?
@@RCVideoReviews Thanks for your quick reply. I have only used assan & radiomasterR86C receivers. The R86C is being used with aZOHD controller. I wiil be using Hitec optima receivers in the future. Best regards Bob
Hi, Thank you!. Your videos about Radiomaster TX16S were very important to me since I got mine last week. I am doing my first steps on FPV and naturally I have a lot of questions. I could setup and fly a Tinyhawk Freestyle 2 last night and my first impression is the quad lighting speed reaction of my Radiomaster sticks over all throttle. I was flying indoor hit ceilings walls but I think I could easily lost the drone if I was outside. Is there any way to make the sticks or the quad less responsive? to get more controllable maneuvers? Thank you again!
Hello there! Just add some expo to your throttle input. This video will show you how to add expo. You do not have to use the slider though, you can just hard code a value like 30 or 40.
Is the transmitting power higher/lower when you change the country code like DJI??
Great video, thanks for sharing..
That I do not know.
Hi, great videos !, can you please help/refer me how to bind the tx16s to frsky rx8r pro reciver ?
What's the problem? It should work in FrSky D16 or FrSkyX D16 depending on your firmware in the Rx.
FRSKYX - 15
Models: FrSky v1.xxx receivers X4R, X6R and X8R. Protocol also known as D16 v1 FCC/LBT.
FRSKYX2 - 64
Same as FrskyX but for D16 v2.1.0 FCC/LBT.
Nice job! I'm a 107 certified Drone pilot and just received my new Eachine's version of the TX16S. Wow, it's very confusing to me coming from a Jumper T8SG. The problem I'm having is transferring the models from the old Jumper T8SG as it's not indicated on the open TX companion 2.3....
I'm not familiar with that radio. Does it use OpenTx? Have you tried just flashing EdgeTX? Make sure you back up your data first.
I have watched a lot of your videos on the radio master tx16s. Have you ever done a video on setting up talerons? I am trying to set up a freewing 90mm f22 with tailerons. There is guy on you tube that has done this with a spectrum ix20 transmitter and I am trying to emulate his radio with my radio master tx16s.
czcams.com/video/U0FmXP1VSmc/video.html
Great video as always. I am using 18650 batteries. What would be the value for Low Battery Alarm setting ?
Read this:
batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/confusion_with_voltages
6.2v for 2x cells should be ok.
Oh man you did a great job or made best detail video .
I bought this radio , and a lot from this video.
Need you guide line .
In my radio , edge tx version installed ,
Pls tell me edge tx version is good or open tx version is good ??
Hope u give better way .
Thanks for watching. I've switched all of my radios to EdgeTX. Here is a playlist of EdgeTX videos: czcams.com/play/PLy3TC1ILJYTi_r8rRrgLmpJ17WGEZ4lYo.html
@@RCVideoReviews thanks for guide line .
How to set Delta wing setting in this radio ?
How to find all store model list ?
Pls inform
Also which latest version of edge tx you are using ?
And what sort of trouble shooting I can face ,? Mean some basic problems
Thanks, that is very helpful!! I would like to set up head tracking servos on a camera gimbal. The goggles send out pan and tilt commands (from its accelerometer) on a cable that plugs into the trainer port. How do I transmit those to the flight controller? How do I even see them on the Radiomaster? I chose channels 5 & 6 on the FPV goggles. But the trainer screen on the TX16S only has channels 1-4.
On your inputs screen create two inputs: 1 on Channel 5, one on Channel 6. Use TR5 and TR6 as the source. Add those inputs to your Mixer on Channels 5 and 6. Done.
@@RCVideoReviews Thanks. That was not quite "done". I still got nothing on the Monitor when it was all wired up and goggles on. By watching Painless360 I learned I needed to set up a Special Function switch to activate Trainer mode: SF2 SC:up Trainer Chans box ticked
Then I see the head tracking appear in the Monitor for Ch5 and Ch6, as long as switch SC is up. It makes sense that you would need a switch if you were training someone to fly. But I want this on always.
@@StevePotter Load the model, in special functions under any blank add the following: Switch -> ON Function -> Trainer Chans and put a checkmark in the box at the end.
You asked a question about getting the trainer channels 1-4. I thought you understood you had to enable them. My bad.
Thanks for your great content! I am revisiting RC after many years as technology seems to have reached another level! One thing I wonder about is: Why to people tear out their batteries from the plane and check the voltage from their smart planes when this info is already available in the telemetry?
Not all planes have flight pack telemetry--most don't. Don't confuse flight pack voltage with voltage fed to the Rx which is usually available via A2 or A1. That is a reduced value--usually 5v from the BEC, but it is not an indicator of flight pack voltage.
@@RCVideoReviews Aha, well I just managed to get the smart telemetry from my Horizon Timber plane (by using DSMX instead of the DSM protocol) into my EdgeTX radio and see the individual cell voltages are there.
Perfect. You can do a lot when you know flight pack voltage. You should check this out: czcams.com/video/Q5s7zB0NDCQ/video.html
I uses this whenever my setup gives me flight pack voltage.
Just left Spectrum for a TX16s Max and your videos have been very helpful. Is it possible to have the radio call out the model altitude value periodically during flight (this is not plane, not quad). Thanks!!
If you can get the telemetry data into the radio, you can generally have the radio call it out. You'll need a sensor capable of giving you altitude via telemetry though.
@@RCVideoReviews my receiver (AR637T) has it built in. I have a widget on one of the pages showing altitude. Just not sure how to get the Tx16s to do the call out.
Hello, thanks for the detailed review.
Do you thing dji controller (V1) is safer in term of flyaway as connection not pids.
For example, if the throttle not 0% does the quad start?
As a general question, is Crossfire safe as dji fpv RC? Thanks man
Great video thanks. I have a QQ 300 Extra plane. It has an Aura 8 receiver, that had Spectrum satellite receivers. To the point. When you bind the plane, it automatically sets up a three-position switch for flight modes, normal, advanced, and 3D. I know, get to the question already. I don't think the Radiomaster would have received that mode. Is there a way to do it on the RM?
Probably-you just need to learn what channel the other receiver used and put a 3 position switch on that channel in the mixer on your RM.
Thank you for your extremely helpful videos on the Radiomaster TX16s!
I am new to this radio. I bound my transmitter to a new Radiomaster R84 V2 receiver. However, if the transmitter gets closer than ~ 3 feet to the receiver, the connection is lost. I do not have this problem when using same transmitter bound to a HiTec Optima 6 channel receiver. Two weeks of emails with Radiomaster has not helped.
Have you seen or heard of this? Any suggestions? Thank you in advance!
It’s probably swamping. I’ve seen this on other Rx’s. No issues when you’re a couple feet away?
You could also try moving the antennas around. Make sure you’re not pointing the radio antenna at the Rx.
@@RCVideoReviews Thank you for your reply!!!
Correct, no issues when over 3 feet away. Which direction should the antennae be pointing (receiver and transmitter - I am new to both)?
You have finally convinced me to switch to radio master. All my receivers are Spektrum (BNF Eflite planes) or Lemon with stab, or an Admiral or two with stab.
I assume that the link here to Amazon herein gets you the small commission. I am not sure which TX16S but I do want the better gimbals. Would the TX16S MKII V4 be a good choice? I see I also need a separate battery so my cost would be ~$255 less than my 3 yr old NX6.
Any thoughts?
MKII with v4 gimbals is a solid choice. The AG01's are also very good.
@@RCVideoReviews Got the MarkII W/V4 gimbals, now have to start watching ur instruction videos while waiting for it t o arrive.
I normally fly fixed wing, and I have experimented with FPV in a glider. Recently, I have taken an interest in race and freestyle quads, so I purchased a TX16S, and a TinyHawk2.
I plan on using this radio for both quads and fixed wing. I really like the multi-protocol feature of it. It will allow me to go from many transmitters to just a couple.
I have a question about how well does this radio work as a radio? In other words, how does it compare to more expensive name brands when it comes to range, control surface centering, smooth control movement, link stability, and other aspects of actually controlling the model. There is no question about how good the model setup in this Tx is, and how much fine tuning can be done. I find numerous videos on how to do this. You series is one of the best, but I haven't found anyone talking about how well this radio works at the field when it is actually controlling the model. I use Flysky on a number of my models, and when i have changed a few of them over to Spek, I found a noticeable improvement in how they flew.
So... Out at the field, when the model is in the air, how well does the TX16S stack up to the job of actually controlling the model?
Thanks for your video series on this Tx. they are very helpful.
Excellent questions, I'll do my best:
Range - At least as good as my eyesight. The radio will outfly what I can see with standard receivers. I've never done an actual range test, but I have no concerns flying LOS. That's the best answer I can give.
Centering - The channel monitor and the debug screen show physical movement and pulse output. Mine locks on center--well perfectly. On my older TX16s I upgraded to Futaba Heavy Duty springs from Amain. So I believe the mechanical aspects are as good as I could ask them to be.
Resolution - I have no basis for comparison but the I see fluid surface movement as long as I don't have a crazy expo/weights setup or a wonky mechanical setup on the arm/horns.
I'm not an F3A pilot, although I have a couple of F3A planes and have had a good time practicing F3A maneuvers using the TX16s and have no complaints.
You've asked good and fair questions. I appreciate people like you who want to dig in but in a responsible way. My weakness here is basis for comparison. All I can say is I'm an experienced RC pilot and I wouldn't give up my TX16s for any other radio. I hope this information helps.
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Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. It sounds to me like you are happy with the performance of the TX16S as a radio.
All of this state of the art programmability is great, but if the Tx doesn't fly the model well, it doesn't mean a thing. I know this because I tried a couple of FS-i10s and they were terrible radios. I am not a F3A pilot either, but I do appreciate the controllability of a good radio.
Based on your feedback, I feel that this is going to be a good radio, and I look forward to learning its functions and programming.
I got the TX16S to fly mini race quads on FrSky and other protocols, but I also hope to move a lot of my models to it and reduce the number of transmitters I need to take to the field with me. I literally keep a spread sheet posted on the wall so that I know which transmitters to take, given the models I am flying that day.
I have over 70 models to choose from....yes....I said 70, I know this because my wife counted them all and told me so.
They are spread across several different transmitters, and, with the help of the multi-protocal, I would like to consolidate that.
This is not just a hobby....It's an obsession...Lol.
Thanks again for your tutorials, you have done a great job with them.
Muito bom.
Obrigado.
Great explanation. I am a subscriber! I am a Newby to Rc model flying (and building) in New Zealand. I have bought a Microaces DH.2 model in the building phase. I have the Radiomaster TX16s and had the Spectrum micro-receiver package supplied. When I try to bind, the seperate servos work, but nothing I do will got the motor to work. Another identical micro-receiver gives the same result. I know the motor works, because I have attached it to another Spectrum micro-receiver (a larger version with servos integrated). I have contacted Microaces models for help. Other than sending me a new receiver, they were unable to provide an explanation. They have no experience with the Radiomaster TX16s. I'm unable to complete the model until I get this problem solved. I do have Spectrum based models already bound to this transmitter. The Champ, UMX Turbo Timber are two examples.
I would be grateful to you or any viewer that has encountered this issue and solved it, or just knows from experience, what I'm doing wrong. As a Newby, any explanation of corrective action, would necessarily need to be step by step basic. Hope you can help. I'm very keen to get my little indoor model flying.
Ok, if you have two different receivers that are bound and you know they're bound because the servos operate but neither of them operate the motor, your problem must like in your model setup somewhere. I would suggest learning to use your channel monitor. From the model screen press the MODEL button, then press it again. From there, operate your throttle. You should see both MIX and OUTPUT lines move. If they both move then you need to make sure your ESC is connected to the channel that is moving. It's highly unlikely you have a problem with the radio or the receiver.
@@RCVideoReviews So sorry about the very late reply. For some reason my email replies have been sent to an old email gmail address. I couldn't work out how I was emailing people using my standard email address and not getting replies. I had a second address as one of my 'security settings,' fail-safe, whatever and recently I have found replies to mail sent from my main address seem to be routed to my 'other' email address. Go figure! Thanks for the reply. The issue was fixed by another Club member.
The touch screen? Hmmm ive had to use mine on the nirvana and what a pain in the arse! Thank god we will have the choice off touch and buttons with radio master, the nirvana really needed that.
The Edge team is aware of the NV14 issues and they're working on making it better, but I did agree. I tried touch on the NV14 and it was a challenge.
What battery are you using ? What should i take for the battery range if i use 2 battery 3,7v ?
Thanks
Thank you so much for this valuable information! I just got a hold of this radio and mistakenly purchased 3.6v Li-ION 18650 batteries and it states in the manual to only use 3.7v cells. I have an external charger so I don't plan on using the built-in USB charging. Will that -0.1v really do damage to the radio for normal operations and not charging?
3.6v vs 3.7v is nominal voltage. My 2s LION goes to 8.4. You're not going to have a problem running 8.2v. I personally believe that 3.6v guidance is based on an older style/chemistry. Generally with electronics you're not going to see issues within 0.2v.
Of course, you should do more homework. I'm just stating what I *expect* to be true and it should not be taken as the final word. Maybe reach out to Radiomaster directly?
www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3493859-RadioMaster-TX16S-16Ch-2-4ghz-Multi-Protocol-OpenTX-Radio-System/page223
And you're welcome ;)
@@RCVideoReviews Wow thanks for the quick response!! I assumed the small voltage difference shouldn't do any harm. In the meantime, I'll run my 2 year old 3.7v 18650s and do some more research.
Appreciate the help!
@@conor_schall You're welcome. I seriously doubt you'll run into any problems. Let me know what you find out.
RC Video Reviews so it’s been a week and I’ve had absolutely no issues with the 3.6v batts! I’m assuming they placed that in the manual because of the built in balance charging the radio is capable of. Thankfully I only plan on using an external charger 👍🏻
@@conor_schall I'm using 3.6v 18650's in my Jumper T18 with my internal charging mod and they're doing fine so far.
Thanks for coming back with the update. Glad it worked out for you.
Nice review man. Can u do a tutorial how to setup to work on a simulator?
Do you mean simulator?
Yes liftoff or freerider
I will look into it. Have you tried yet? It works just by plugging it in and selecting Joystick mode.
Hi RC Video Love your Videos, I am new to the Channel, I just got to the racing hobby, I got a Radiomaster TX16S 2.4G 16CH Multi-Protocol RF System OpenTX Potentiometer and an EMAX Tinyhaw 2 Freestyle 2.5Inch FPV Drone , I would like to know if I have to configure the TX16 to be able to connect to the drone? Do you have a video that cover something like that? Thanks
I'm sorry, I have no experience with that drone so I have no information to offer. Welcome to the channel though...
@@RCVideoReviews Before Binding to a Drone will I need to configure the TX16S? Thanks
I would suggest minimally having the 4 main channels setup: Pitch, Roll, Yaw, Throttle.
Hello, thanks the video i setup my radio as i watched the video. I am new to edgetx and just got a new RMTx16x Mkii with 2.7.1. I need to update the firmware so I will have options for R9M but i'm not sure where/how to do that. I opened Edgetx 2.7companion and setup my radio profiles and then in settings i 'checked' flexr9m and lua. then went to file>download but the download was greyed out (not active). Could you point me in the correct direction?
Hi, I followed your videos to setup my Tinyhawk Freestyle 2 with my Radiomaster TX16S and they working really fine, Thank you very much!. My question now is that I got a Nazgul5 V2 and should I make another model on the transmitter or I can use the same Tinyhawk model configuration? Can I fly the Nazgul5 V2 with the Tinyhawk model?
You'll have to contend with the receiver bind if you're using receiver numbers. If you're not using receiver numbers, you probably can use the same radio model to fly both. I would personally just the Tinyhawk configuration to "duplicate" and setup the Nazgul5 with its own settings.
That said, there is no technical reason a single Betaflight/iNav setup won't work for multiple craft of the same type.
Hi any chance of a Helicopter setup video? along with integration to a Flybarless system, i.e. Vbar Neo??
Unfortunately I know absolutely nothing about RC Helicopters which is kind of strange given I was a crewman in Navy helos. Sorry, this is one area of the hobby where I have zero experience or knowledge.
@@RCVideoReviews ok, understood, i think Painless360 did one, but i like your videos too, so was hoping for another method.
what is enalbe max throw under internal rf mean? if i switch it on, throttle runs even though kill switch enabled? also is the RF protocol x2f? how do you exit range test?
I have a sail plane with spoilers. I am able to operate the spoilers by a 3-position switch. My rudder and elevators are operated
on my right hand stick. I'd like to operate the spoilers for yaw control on my left hand stick. My RX is set up with rudder in ch 1,
Elev. in ch 2, ESC in ch 3, left spoiler in ch 5, and right spoiler in ch 6. Thank you
You can use inputs to map any physical control you have to a label. From there, the label can be attached to any channel in the mixer. You should check out some of the videos I've done on Inputs and Mixes.