Another amazing product from the guys at TBS! What a great idea, and a reasonable price too! A Quality Product too as you can see from testing because it exceeds its rated power at each level! Under promise and over delivery - Sweet! Also another very informative review! Thanks much. 😎🤘
Thanks for the great content as usual! Interesting idea on the micro long range. This is actually super value for crossfire user as a crossfire nano se with a decent vtx that can output more than 1w cost way more and way larger
I wish TBS made it with a ceramic, built-in antenna, ELRS-style, in a 25.5x25,5 whoop form factor for toothpicks. And the weight should be significantly reduced - it may be OK ona 5 inch, but on a 2s, 2.5 ir 3 inch toothpick,weighing 40 or 50g, literally each gram counts and makes perceivable difference... At the moment my preferred setup is ELRS EP2 and Eachine Nano VTX v1 and the 69 won't change it...
@@noamamir0942 v1 has similar range to the Unify Pro32 Nano, which I had used extensively as well, but much more resistant to EF noise and produces cleaner video, plus is just half the price V2 and 3 are bigger and heavier and don't offer better range or iq
I was not sure about getting one of these because Trappy said it will not hold the max power unless it has perfect cooling. But I see I have nothing to worry about.
Thank you for the great review. I am very interested in the dimensions (especially the height) of the ensemble with the tin shield and the plastic case (the 20x20 one, though I guess they will be the same height).
I was hoping this unit would eliminate the horizontal lines the tbs receivers usually cause in fpv video feed due to interference. I usually mount the tbs nano receiver as far as possible from Fc/vtx to eliminate the interference issue which is not possible with the tbs sixty 9. Pls advise if there is a better solution. Thx
@Gal Kremer Hi I bought the TBS sixti9 but i cant find the update 4.62 for my micro tx v2 module in team black sheep page. Where i can find it? I would really apreciate your help!
You have to enable beta firmware releases on the main screen of the agent x, it should be in the settings top right corner, after you enable beta firmware releases you should be able to download and update your micro tx to 6.01 or whatever the latest one is. After that I was able to bind!
I have same issue. Agent X is only showing firmware up to 4.11 with beta updates enabled. Micro TX V2. Pulling my hair out trying to figure this out. TBS website is no help on this. What am I doing wrong?
@@KremerFPV Here again. In their last CRSF update 6.09 release notes they say "SmartAudio supported on Output 1 and Output 4". Output 4 is the audio cable but this still dont works. Tested out about 3 hours today... No chance to get this cable working. But Output 1 is working (sometimes). So you need to switch these 2 cables and also the config in Agent X for the Sixty9. But the problem is that then CRSF is not working anymore. :D Its really a mess. I dont know if they wanna joke us with that. In short - SmartAudio is not working at the moment.
I am not sure why when I attempt to down load the newest firmware as you mentioned to allow the binding of the 69 board, the system only sends 3.0.17 version. I have set to 868MHz as you noted but it just hangs in the binding attempt mode with red blinking light on the 69. Where do you download the 4.62 etc newest variant? I have tried to attach the new Micro Transmitter and it seems not to see it or already thinks it is updated. All thoughts welcomed and thank you for this video.
Hello I just saw your video on the new equipment from TBS the sixty9. I can't binder it on my FC, I crossed RX and TX, in betaflight in UART 5 ports activated (RX) on my taranis (the crossfire TX) is in firmware 3.78. before I had the nanoRX from TBS and it worked flawlessly thank you for your reply could you give me an assembly diagram on the FC and how to bind it thanks in advance bruno
you need to update Firmware of your TX to v6 , you can find it in tbs agents and go to 3 dots up to right in app and active last choice to show beta Firmwares. than go to check least beta Firmware of your Tx
Hi mate would you recommend this 69 crossfire + VTX or a rush tank solo VTX with crossfire diversity receiver 🤔 it for my armatton freestyle frame I'm going to be using the rush f7 analogue 50A ESC+FC stack you done a review on great video , so in your opinion which VTX and reciver set would you recommend 👊🙏
Thx Gal - just one question - realized that is does not support SmartAudio - to bad if my following assumption is right 🤔 just got one today and would like to use it in an very light INav wing build with a FC with only 2 UART to control it via CRSF Configurator/lua script you show at 5:36 will only work, if the 69 is connected to an UART, (TX/RX) right? so with only 2 UARTs like on a Matek F411 WSE (1 for CRSF RX, 1 for GPS) I won‘t be able to control the Sixty9 over softserial/SmartAudio?
the vtx is directly connected to the crossfire receiver, so no. there's no smart audio so you cannot control it via inav at all - not even low power till first arm or anything like that
You can actually control all the vtx settings through the radio, after you’re bound, just go to crossfire config and you’ll see the sixty9. In there you’ll be able to change vtx settings like power and channel etc
@@johnny_m_86 i realise that, but that is comletely missing my point. I cannot do it via the OSD or via the flight controller automatically full stop. that is (for me) a loss of functionality for no gain.
@@johnny_m_86 Same here 🤷♂️ I like to change my power levels with a switch what used to work with SmartAudio even with an only 2 UART (INav wing FC) like the small F411 WSE (for some builds the other Matek FC are just too big and/or heavy) and even if I got a Fusion module and could change it there …. to me no practical inflight solution like @Daytona FPV said - that’s a step back TBS - should have made the Audio pin working in both directions and not only for a microphone in
I see that too. I use inav logic to adjust my VTX power up and down automatically with distance (and in case of failsafes) - smartaudio support is needed for this. Oh well.
??? I'm getting mine today and I heard that I have to update my open tx to a tbs nightly build, To use be able to use the sixty9. It this true or do I just have to update the crossfire
@@KremerFPV awesome thanks again I believe that's what I'm using. I just heard that I had to have crsfshot. So happy I don't have to fight with opentx. 🙌🤘
I've never had an individual TBS rx or vtx fail before....why would this one? I remember when everyone thought 4 in 1 escs were stupid too because if one blows the whole thing is useless......lmfao
Thank you for using that style of connector on the board, TBS!
Another amazing product from the guys at TBS! What a great idea, and a reasonable price too! A Quality Product too as you can see from testing because it exceeds its rated power at each level! Under promise and over delivery - Sweet!
Also another very informative review! Thanks much. 😎🤘
Looks so well engineered and thought out, typical TBS....Look forward to seeing noise free video....???..🤔🤔🤔😯😯🇬🇧
To me this is a game changer.
Not a game changer but a nice option for a small build. 👌
@@MrSmithFPV it is to me, that’s why I worded my statement as such.
same makes builds so much easier
@@cozmics1191 it’s two very reliable systems in one convenient package (and reasonably priced). It solves a few problems for me that’s for sure
Awesome review, Gal! 😃
Pretty interesting little board! I loved it! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thanks homie! Just got my sixty9 and followed your video!
No worries bro. Looking forward to your video!
As always, great review.
Thanks for the great content as usual! Interesting idea on the micro long range. This is actually super value for crossfire user as a crossfire nano se with a decent vtx that can output more than 1w cost way more and way larger
Great review as usual Gal. I can't believe the power output!
I wish TBS made it with a ceramic, built-in antenna, ELRS-style, in a 25.5x25,5 whoop form factor for toothpicks.
And the weight should be significantly reduced - it may be OK ona 5 inch, but on a 2s, 2.5 ir 3 inch toothpick,weighing 40 or 50g, literally each gram counts and makes perceivable difference... At the moment my preferred setup is ELRS EP2 and Eachine Nano VTX v1 and the 69 won't change it...
Each one nano V1 is the goat! Pandarc one is also pretty good
@@noamamir0942 v1 has similar range to the Unify Pro32 Nano, which I had used extensively as well, but much more resistant to EF noise and produces cleaner video, plus is just half the price
V2 and 3 are bigger and heavier and don't offer better range or iq
Eachine? Over TBS? Ummmm ok
I just checked my local has 9 in stock going to pick one up and add it to my next build
Let me know how you like it please
Can't wait for the test in the LR quad!
Nice work Gal, this will be on a future shopping list.
I was not sure about getting one of these because Trappy said it will not hold the max power unless it has perfect cooling. But I see I have nothing to worry about.
Amazing product with an amazing person review
Thank you brother
Thanks Man!
Thanks Gal. All my questions answered! 👍
Excellent review Gal
crazy for 50$, im really interested in seeing the tracer version rx preformence(only 1 antenna compared to the usual 2)
Hopefully it performs better than just running one antenna with the standard tacer reciever... I tried that on one of my 3" quads. Range was terrible
@@overdosed51 same as my experience 100mw TX with 1 antenna on rx is nowhere near enough range
Thank you for the great review. I am very interested in the dimensions (especially the height) of the ensemble with the tin shield and the plastic case (the 20x20 one, though I guess they will be the same height).
Thanks
Courious what band and channel the vtx was on during your power output test. Thanks for the awesome content. Like how you don't b.s, just the facts🤙
If only they put a DVR recorder on it, would have been an absolute winner.
No, this takes too much space and extra weight. You can record your DVR with your goggles... ;-)
Great video thank you, can you please tell us what flight controller were you using in the video and if it’s a 20 x 20 format thank you
Great product name
Hello. Does anyone know what is size for those 4 screws? Length and diameter or it is M1/M1.2 /M1.4? I need to order some...
Scusa mi sai dire quale è la sua vtx table?.... Perché a me non funziona
I was hoping this unit would eliminate the horizontal lines the tbs receivers usually cause in fpv video feed due to interference. I usually mount the tbs nano receiver as far as possible from Fc/vtx to eliminate the interference issue which is not possible with the tbs sixty 9. Pls advise if there is a better solution. Thx
Will be soon overview of STP Gunn V2 frame? It's appeared in few review for the moment and it looks really nice :) Also great review as always
Thanks man. I've only showed it in this video and I do not plan to post an overview of this frame, sorry...
czcams.com/video/RJurskvQ2_M/video.html
Hi! I can’t update my tango 2 further than 4.11... do you know why ? How can I fix that?
@Gal Kremer Hi I bought the TBS sixti9 but i cant find the update 4.62 for my micro tx v2 module in team black sheep page. Where i can find it? I would really apreciate your help!
I can't find it either 😕 it just show 4.11 current version
You have to enable beta firmware releases on the main screen of the agent x, it should be in the settings top right corner, after you enable beta firmware releases you should be able to download and update your micro tx to 6.01 or whatever the latest one is. After that I was able to bind!
Thanks, I forgot to include this piece of information, as for me the beta firmware option was already checked.
I have same issue. Agent X is only showing firmware up to 4.11 with beta updates enabled. Micro TX V2. Pulling my hair out trying to figure this out. TBS website is no help on this. What am I doing wrong?
@@douglasstewart3426 i have the same issue. box checked but no 6.07 update
I have a stupid question, is there a way to configure it for find mode? Is it possible to attach a small 1S LiPo to it?
Yes it's possible - you can power it externally using a dedicated battery / BEC.
Can I use smart audio and also wire in an external microphone? How does that work?
Hi Gal, i coudnt find anywhere that i could update my tango 2 to fw 4.62? May i know where can i update it? My current fw is only showing 4.11?
I know that TBS took some versions down as they had some issues. Try again and check if it's working now.
When this board dont supports smartaudio iam not able to use the betaflight feature "low power on disarm" right?
Correct.
@@KremerFPV A other guy asked TBS and they say the audio cable can be used for Smart Audio of course. I will test that out on weekend.
@@MrSmithFPV Ok, please let me know if it worked out for you.
@@KremerFPV Yes, I will do.
@@KremerFPV Here again. In their last CRSF update 6.09 release notes they say "SmartAudio supported on Output 1 and Output 4". Output 4 is the audio cable but this still dont works. Tested out about 3 hours today... No chance to get this cable working. But Output 1 is working (sometimes). So you need to switch these 2 cables and also the config in Agent X for the Sixty9. But the problem is that then CRSF is not working anymore. :D Its really a mess. I dont know if they wanna joke us with that.
In short - SmartAudio is not working at the moment.
I am not sure why when I attempt to down load the newest firmware as you mentioned to allow the binding of the 69 board, the system only sends 3.0.17 version. I have set to 868MHz as you noted but it just hangs in the binding attempt mode with red blinking light on the 69. Where do you download the 4.62 etc newest variant? I have tried to attach the new Micro Transmitter and it seems not to see it or already thinks it is updated. All thoughts welcomed and thank you for this video.
Hi, TBS had some issues. Have you tried again since posting this comment?
@@KremerFPV absolutely and now it works! Thank you!
@@diveflyfish Perfect!
Hello I just saw your video on the new equipment from TBS the sixty9.
I can't binder it on my FC, I crossed RX and TX, in betaflight in UART 5 ports activated (RX)
on my taranis (the crossfire TX) is in firmware 3.78.
before I had the nanoRX from TBS and it worked flawlessly
thank you for your reply
could you give me an assembly diagram on the FC and how to bind it
thanks in advance
bruno
you need to update Firmware of your TX to v6 , you can find it in tbs agents and go to 3 dots up to right in app and active last choice to show beta Firmwares. than go to check least beta Firmware of your Tx
Hi mate would you recommend this 69 crossfire + VTX or a rush tank solo VTX with crossfire diversity receiver 🤔 it for my armatton freestyle frame I'm going to be using the rush f7 analogue 50A ESC+FC stack you done a review on great video , so in your opinion which VTX and reciver set would you recommend 👊🙏
For a freestyle build you are probably not going to get too far, so the form factor of the 69 will be a better option.
@@KremerFPV ok thanks for the reply much appreciated 💯❤️👊🙏
Thx Gal
- just one question - realized that is does not support SmartAudio - to bad if my following assumption is right 🤔 just got one today and would like to use it in an very light INav wing build with a FC with only 2 UART
to control it via CRSF Configurator/lua script you show at 5:36 will only work, if the 69 is connected to an UART, (TX/RX) right?
so with only 2 UARTs like on a Matek F411 WSE (1 for CRSF RX, 1 for GPS) I won‘t be able to control the Sixty9 over softserial/SmartAudio?
the vtx is directly connected to the crossfire receiver, so no. there's no smart audio so you cannot control it via inav at all - not even low power till first arm or anything like that
You can actually control all the vtx settings through the radio, after you’re bound, just go to crossfire config and you’ll see the sixty9. In there you’ll be able to change vtx settings like power and channel etc
@@johnny_m_86 i realise that, but that is comletely missing my point. I cannot do it via the OSD or via the flight controller automatically full stop. that is (for me) a loss of functionality for no gain.
@@johnny_m_86 Same here 🤷♂️
I like to change my power levels with a switch what used to work with SmartAudio even with an only 2 UART (INav wing FC) like the small F411 WSE (for some builds the other Matek FC are just too big and/or heavy)
and even if I got a Fusion module and could change it there …. to me no practical inflight solution
like @Daytona FPV said - that’s a step back TBS - should have made the Audio pin working in both directions and not only for a microphone in
I see that too. I use inav logic to adjust my VTX power up and down automatically with distance (and in case of failsafes) - smartaudio support is needed for this. Oh well.
going top buy a couple
newbie question, this is a 1 watt output TBS RX and VTX combined board, and is compatible with DJI HD goggles ?
No this is not compatible with the dji goggles
The 1W output is only for the VTX and it's not compatible with the DJI goggles, without an analog VRX adapter.
Good afternoon. Does Inav work?
I just got mine in the mail and it doesn't come with any wiring diagram and it's not on their website
Check the crossfire manual. It's linked in the description of the video.
now the same as an express lrs version plz
Hi Gal I was wondering why the VTX tables on the sixty9 don’t work any hints
@GAL Kramer Cant find anything in the manual! Need help!!
Hi Omar, it doesn't support Smart Audio. You need to configure it using a LUA script, as shown in the video.
How did you get it to transmit more than 25mw? I’ve tried about everything I know to do and it won’t change
I didn't do anything to unlock it... Please contact TBS and open a support ticket.
I thought it supports smart audio?
Hi! What's the height of the VTS with it's tin shield and plastic case please ?
Currently it's already assembled on one of my drones so I can't check it out. It should be around 8mm or so.
??? I'm getting mine today and I heard that I have to update my open tx to a tbs nightly build, To use be able to use the sixty9. It this true or do I just have to update the crossfire
I didn't need to updated my OpenTX firmware.
@@KremerFPV thanks
How about the heat effect the rx ?
Does this need to be unlocked to max the output power ?
No
how to adjust channel and power on tx ? Hope your help
It's shown in the video.
Can I use another antenna with an ufl connector for the vtx?
Sure.
buy a couple, checked.
Damn way higher power output
No osd?
The reverse Psychology with TBS is strong. Don't follow us! I see what you did there ;)
Will this fit onto a whoop style FC stack?
It depends on your frame.
What version of open tx are you using?
As far as I can remember 2.3.3.
@@KremerFPV awesome thanks again I believe that's what I'm using. I just heard that I had to have crsfshot. So happy I don't have to fight with opentx. 🙌🤘
Gal can u please show me how to hook up to fc i dont want to mess this up it was 80 dollars canadian
Hi, I hope that you got it working by now. Anyway, I think that I provided this info in the video...
@@KremerFPV thanks gal srry for buggin u all the tyme man do u have patrone i thunk
its about time to join urs lol
@@andytaylor3321 You can be rest assured that you never bugged me. Here is my Patreon Page: patreon.com/galkremer :-)
So it has a microphone on it then?
no, he said it doesn't, it has an audio connection to solder one on. Did you watch the entire video? lol
No, Gal mentioned that it hasn't got a microphone, however you can hook up an external one to it.
@@noforyoutubepremium3108 nope
Does it have a microphone?
@@69RocketBones watch the video.... Sheesh!
Not a bad offering from TBS, but if one component fails, its Useless and unusable.
I've never had an individual TBS rx or vtx fail before....why would this one? I remember when everyone thought 4 in 1 escs were stupid too because if one blows the whole thing is useless......lmfao
@@MrTimmyGT Just because it hasn't happened to you, doesn't mean it never happens
Yes, that's the problem of AIO boards.
I hate ufl.