JUST RELEASED! RadioMaster Pocket: A cheap compact radio that does more than I expected
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Just a quick note to all of those who have sent me a message asking for the SD card contents for the RadioMaster Pocket - now all on their website! See www.radiomasterrc.com/pages/f...
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I like the fact that Radiomaster has learnt to put 18650 in this radio.
They listened to us...
Batteries not included
@@gregorydahl , unfortunately they don’t come with the batteries, but at least they offer some large capacity batteries for them
I spent so much time arguing with the FrSky crowd arguing that the X-Lite should have accepted 18650s and basically be rearranged closer to this shape. Immediately switching to this radio when it comes out. Bye, FrSky.
Lee:
Like all of your videos, this was a quick, but thorough review of this cool little new Tx. Kudos to Radiomaster for the little storage bays for our removed sticks & to you for reminding us what functions you assign to your switches on this one. - Jim
I want that style of antenna on all radios.
cheap, cheerful, TRANSPARENT and Portable 😉.. SMALL TX take up a small area on my workbench .. ELRS means my beloved white FS-i6R gets retired .. Radiomaster makes nice kit .... cheers !!
This would be great for my son, he's currently using the RM TX12 with ELRS module and it has been solid since day one. I really like the different color casings. Great review as always.
Thank you for your input. I love the look of this new radio, I'm impressed with the standard that Radiomaster are putting into their new range of products, coming more inline with the big box brands (spektrum, futaba, etc) and they have a nice range of radios to suit everyone's needs. Cheers
Really !.
I just received my RM "Pocket" (w/ELRS) last week, and I'm very impressed. And, I love that it has 16 channels if I so need. The gimbals are just right for me and the feel is that it fits perfectly in my hands. It's not too big and bulky or too small either. Pair this up with a decent pair of goggles, and you have a winning combination for flying your drone or plane or copter or sailing a boat or driving an RC car, etc. Ultimately, this radio is perfect for me.
What reciever do I need to buy? I have the elrs version but there are all kind difference t types , abit confused
All goodness from TPro and Zorro in one package
I'm waiting for the built-in 4-in-1 version!
newbie here been researching all the components and accessories, gotta say im happy i took so long to find my first transmitter cause this ones lookin beautiful
I want that style of removable Gimbalsticks on all radios 😂
All my transmitters have removable sticks.
Quick FAQ!
- batteries are not included in the retail version (note in video, but some are missing it)
- AG01 mini gimbals will not fit this radio, they are a different size.
- Installed is ELRS V3.3 and an O/S based on EdgeTX 2.10.0
- don't fall for the click-bait. This isn't the 'best radio they've ever made', but it is a great option for those quad pilots who want a compact, cheap portable radio...
- no other versions of this radio are planned at the moment (I.e. one with traditional trims and more three position switches, better suited to non BF pilots and models)
No trims?! 😢 Dang. Was thinking this would replace the i6x for entry level fixed wing.
Thank you for holding the radio and demonstrating the gimbal operation around 3:00. I watched 2 or 3 other videos and you were the first one I saw that did this. You moved them with thumbs and pinching method. Helped me to visualize how it would feel, fit, and operate in my hands. More people should actually demonstrate that while reviewing radios IMO lol.
Are you watching other RC channels??! 😉
@@Painless360 yeah I need to stop that lol
Neat little radio
When you showed that orange shell, OrangeRX was the first thing that popped into my head. Not a radio for me, but it will be great for kids who want to get into the hobby and those on a very tight budget.
Ah! Them were the days! When Hobbyking tried to make stuff people wanted... happy days!
Pretty fantastic little radio, Lee! Excellent review!!! 😃
As soon as I fix the money issues here, my neighbor's kid is going to get a present... 😂
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Legendary 🤝
Nice little option.
This could be a cool travel radio.
That looks very interesting!
I'm considering getting a second Boxer as a travel radio for those occasions where you might chuck a model in the boot on the offchance. But this might be a far better choice.
I'm also lucky enough to have a second home at the other end of the country and again this might be something I can leave there with some models.
Better not be in Cornwall! 😡 😅 🤝
@@bugsy742 Not posh enough or rich enough to afford Cornwall!!!
@@alexmcmeekin2658 🤣 if you had one you could bro 😃👍✊
Only posh down ere are the ones ere for a few weeks in their 2nd homes! 🤝
Now this looks nice lee
For the price, looks great. I’m happy with my qx7 with the external ELRS module and I just got the new Hall sensor gimbals for it. It’s like a new radio
have to say this is well priced and i like the look of it, i might just be tempted away from my trusty flysky I6x and use this for distance in my AR pro white falcon
Has anyone used the jumper t20? Would be interested to see a comparison
czcams.com/video/m-qOgRLcob0/video.htmlsi=qgPD81AySqmDni5q ;)
I'm pretty happy with my Zorro (custom sticks, silicone switch covers, installed AG01 gimbals too). How would you rate the Pocket vs the Zorro?
This is it!
The instant trim only works correctly on mode 1u can check
Does this have a ratcheting throttle for fixed wing?
This just outpriced the FLYSKY FS-i6 and makes for a great entry level model. Going to get one! Do you know if the cover will be released as a STEP file for 3D Printing Tinkering?
I've not seen anything about 3d printable cases... Happy flying
Incredible price for the value
Will either version communicate with FlySky receivers? I think you need the 4 in 1 module, which doesn't seem offered for these.
Hi Lee, do you think this would make for a good trainer tx? I guess it would he quite nice with the small form factor to hold for kids, as with larger classic radio transmitters their hands are too small and sticks too long.
For someone with smaller hands or on a limited budget, this could be a great option. Especially as you can use the ELRS version as a Bluetooth joystick with a PC sim... Happy flying
Nice review and on it quickly. Thanks. Do the gimbals feel like the tx12, with hall effects, or better? Not being full size is the only thing holding me back.
I don't have a tx12 here to try side by side, but I can say that I'd be e happy to fly on them. This is a cheap radio, and they feel better than I expected at this price point. Happy flying
@@Painless360 thanks. I just like the size and form factor so much. Think I will pull the trigger. Even if I just end up using it for micros and a backup.
The gimbals feel better than TX12 MKII stock gimbals, but not better than AG01 mini
@@malte9999 thanks for that info.
Looks bloody afull, but if you can see past that, its obviously great for the money...
why?
@@AleXianFPV why what?
@@petrokemikal why do you think that it's "awful"?
@@AleXianFPV Because it is.. It looks like a cheap kids game controller.. Like somthing you would buy in the dollar store..
Radiomaster, please make a fiber carbon version ! :)
my only issue with this is that it doesn't fit the ag01 mini gimbals that I've been slowly trying to save up for. You think its worth it to make a custom case that would house the Radiomaster Pocket's guts with those gimbals?
Looks very interesting. Great video.
Congrats for your videos ! Iam a RC Airplane pilot flying with Spektrum. I am now interested to fly a fpv wing like the new AtomRC Penguin. I don’t want to create complicate missions and just have iNav with autolaunch and RTH. Would this great RadioMaster Pocket be sufficient ? Otherwise wich radio would you suggest for the Penguin ? Thanks in advance.
If you plan on keeping it basic, this will work. I setup INAV with AETR,ARM,MODE,Autotrim,Autotune and Beeper... best of luck
How does this feel in the hand compared to a Tango 2? One thing I disliked about the Zorro was it felt wrong in small hands like mine and I had to open my hands out in an unnatural way which made flying difficult, plus the gimbals were really high, the Tango 2 just feels right in the hand to me but I dislike it’s lack of physical trim switches which makes trimming planes difficult.
These things are personal choice, but I prefer the feel of this in the hands. As someone who flies with Taranis and TX16s for my own flying, this had a more natural feel and hand position... Happy flying
@@Painless360good to know 👍
Hi ive just ordered this radio I wanted to give elrs a go as normal use spektrum and for use with my flying wings could you recommend what receiver I would be best to buy im UK many thanks I enjoy watching your videos and have learnt a lot from you thanks
I'm using RadioMaster and BetaFPV ExpressLRS receivers here. So far, so good... Happy flying
Hi Lee,
What version of Expresslrs did it come with out of the box?
See details in the pinned FAQ comment.. Happy flying!
Would love for you to review the new JumprRC T20 as well.
I'm planning on getting one to try... stay tuned!
czcams.com/video/m-qOgRLcob0/video.htmlsi=qgPD81AySqmDni5q ;)
I am mid-build of a fixed wing ardupilot drone (been devouring your videos many many thanks for the content !! ) and as a newby i bought a RM pocket. Why do you say it missing some commands? Is the missing command connected to flight modes? Could you use the wheel for trim? My plane does NOT have a rudder (Flightory Lark).
(Also, idea for video if you havent discussed it already: with an ardupilot controller should you create mixes in the flight controller or is better in the radio controller??)
Always create mixes for flight controls in Ardupilot... best of luck!
Would you be able to share the factory SD card image as mine seems corrupted and I am unable to find it on radio master website. Many thanks
It says fcc c2500 has 100mW max output internal .
Would a 1 watt module reduce battery life to 42 minutes ? weak towards the end ?
I want a one handed version someday
I got mine today....the elrs version. When I go to expresselrs under the system menu and choose it, the radio just says "loading". Nothing more. Has my unit come without the Lua on there?
Make sure that you have CRSF selected for the model before trying the LUA script... Best of luck
Nice little radio. I still like my radiomaster zorro, but the little batteries are far from ideal . Much better using the 18650s
Agreed, I'm so happy they are using more standard cells used all over the hobby... Happy flying!
C'mon, Radiomaster! Trim switches!!!
At the moment, Radiomaster is aiming these compact radios at the FPV and quad flying pilots. I've fed back the need for more switches and trims for non Betaflight flying, so fingers crossed... Happy flying
Please also feedback the volume...cant be much more expensive to put ins some actual LOUDspeakers...thanks
I just ordered Jumper T20. Decisions made mainly on buttons and switches configuration. No reviews though. Can you make one?
If I get offered one, I'll get it in..
czcams.com/video/m-qOgRLcob0/video.htmlsi=qgPD81AySqmDni5q ;)
Is their any chance to move the momentary switch to the right? As a throw my dlg lefthanded
Switches are hard soldered onto the main PCB sadly...Happy flying
How to connect this to EdgeTX companion ? List of radios in Edge tx companion preferences dropdown does not have pocket..
Yet. It'll be added... Happy flying
big antenna, which flavour of ELRS is this? 868 or 2.4?
2.4. The antenna is small inside the plastic.
can you put a crossfire module in the back?
I don't see why not. Happy flying!
Nice review!!
Question: all mu receivers are lemon ( DMS/DMX) , can i use this radion with those receivers or i need to buy an external module? Thanks
If you have a multi-protocol radio or module, then you should be able to. See czcams.com/video/DfKyx0yTbXU/video.html for more detail.
@@Painless360 ok , but i did not see any 4 in 1 module in the radiomaster website. thanks again!
They have modules that fit in the back...www.radiomasterrc.com/collections/external-module/products/rm-4in1-module
@@Painless360 Great, many thanks!!
Any jumper t20 videos coming? Super interested in a proper review , thanks
If I get one, I'll make some content... stay tuned!
czcams.com/video/m-qOgRLcob0/video.htmlsi=qgPD81AySqmDni5q ;)
does it have the same gimbals as the RM Zorro?
No. Different size. See the pinned FAQ comment... Happy flying!
I love mine,not much to compare it to, I'm pretty new but I did manage to pick up a taranis qx7 as part of a second hand bundle but it's huge. I want kit I can fling in a packpack and still have space for other gear. The only thing I don't like are the two sa/sd buttons, they don't lock properly enough, they give false positive if you tap them lightly rendering them unusable for me. I would never assign anything important to those buttons. It would be worth modding and replacing
hi, can you use the lrs version for an fpv drone happymodel mobula7 without lrs receiver etc. Kim
Until v3.3 is out, you'll need a spare UART for the CRSF connection on the flight controller. When 3.3 is out, we can use SBUS...Happy flying
@@Painless360 Okay thank you
How would you use CF module with the Boxer Pocket?
I don't see why not...Happy flying
it has a nano module bay.
Hola me podrías enseñar como se configura el head tracker, por favor
See my videos on setting up head tracking. It's the same on this radio... Happy flying
So could the cc25 version connect to frsky access?
I'm not aware of ACCESS being supported by the MPM project - github.com/pascallanger/DIY-Multiprotocol-TX-Module/issues/487
Thanks very much for your reply! I'll take a look.@@Painless360
Typical. I have just bought a Boxer as my second radio. The pocket would have been good. 😃
Thank you 👍 Can anyone send me the SD card contents and the original FW pls? Screwed mine up 🤬
Checking with RM if they have this, if not I can share the one from my radio..
@@Painless360 They contacted me today and gave me a gdrive link. If anyone needs it as well just let me know.
RM are putting it on the website after I contacted them.. Stay tuned.
@@Painless360 Great, thank you, Sir. 👍
Never buy a radio with external antenna. Especially one like this that rotates. Will break the RF cable down the line.
Not in my experience, you'll see the internals in the 'swap out' video coming soon... Happy flying!
+1👍
RGB LEDs soon😂
Its radio Master pocket
Not for me. It might be capable, but bottom line is it looks cheap…
lol @ "toy grade"...i mean, what are RC airplanes and drones...?
Does it work with flat top batteries?
I don't have any here to try... best of luck