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Well its not here as I`m opening this thread but its days away now. I thought best start an official thread up on all the info you could possibly want / use

The Turnigy 9x and 9xR are great radios at a budget price range, but the Taranis is IMO going to blow them all away with the features it has with no modifications at all required. It is also made by FrSky who just have an amazing reputation with 2.4ghz radios

(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/cayote64/tx1_zpsb3de7b1c.jpg)

Features:

Full Telemetry RSSI alarms (warns you of signal reception problems before disaster can strike)
Self test of the transmitter antenna
16 channels (more when combined with external module)
60 model memories
64 mixers, 9 flight modes
16 custom curves with 3-17 points each, 32 logic switches
Voice or custom sound alerts
USB and SD card slot for system expansion
Long range system capable of up to 3 times the range of current 2.4 systems
Quad bearing gimbals that are silky smooth
State-of-the-art open source software
Super low latency for ultra quick response (9ms)
Large 212 X 64 backlit LCD screen
Real-time data logging
Receiver lock (program locked to aircraft - limited to FrSky receivers running PXX protocol)
JR Style module bay for additional RF modules and so much more
Selectable flight mode (1, 2, 3, or 4)
2 timers, count up or down, throttle %, talking, etc.
Trims - Adjustable from course to extra fine with extended and exponential trims
Standard trainer jack
ARM Cortex M3 32-bit 60MHz
Sticks and pots can be calibrated by the end user
Multiple language support (Radio arrives configured for English language)
Open source community-driven firmware, so unlike with major manufacturers if you need a special function or have good improvement suggestions just raise your voice, and don't be surprised if it's implemented a couple of days later! Visit http://www.openrcforums.com (http://www.openrcforums.com) to meet the developers!

It's no wonder people have been excited about this new transmitter. This hobby has never seen a more reliable and more affordable radio. FrSky has an excellent reputation for building high quality, highly reliable telemetry systems. The Taranis takes everything they have learned and pushes it to the next level
Bruce Simpson Taranis review :

Part 1

Weekly News and the FrSky Taranis (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul6ogL4q8Xg#ws)

Part 2

FrSky Taranis Review (part 2) the teardown (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpoWbR12UxE#ws)

Battery Options

Battery options for the FrSky Taranis RC transmitter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6b7NvbPzP8#ws)

Taranis General Setting Overview

FrSky TARANIS general settings set in the TX in more detail (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHQCsIR21Ig#ws)


Demo of sound capability ( not the Taranis but same OS )

OpenTX Sound Demonstration (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARBrw3n6CWI#ws)



Video demonstration of how to prepare a sound and save in the format that OpenTX can use.

Preparing audio files for OpenTx and the Taranis using audacity (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiibsVzJW8w#)

Not read any of this yet....

But just wanted to say....

"I'm GETTING ONE!" :D

I have run out of channels on my tx so on the cards to get one :D

dizzy :)

ffs, more money

I'll be throwing my money at my local friendly frsky retailer!!!

seriously interested in one of these tx's, I already use frsky with my 9cap - very impressed with reliability and range and the new tx has some impressive features.... hmmm more money to spend!

I'm very excited by this radio - my 9x with FrSky and er9x is great, but this just takes that as a base and goes on and on with really useful features.  Price seems quite reasonable as well

Just getting to grips with my 9x but want one.   :P

I saw Kilrah's prototype at the Le Havre meet.  They're awesome!  It even talks to you!  (As mentioned above).

Each dealer is getting 3 units to start with so its going to be a bit of a bun fight.  The good news is I'll be out of the country when they arrive so I won't be taking one of our three until the second batch...hehe :-)

Is there a preorder yet Simon?

I also read that immersion are making a JR type model based EZUHF that they tested already in one of the early taranis controllers and apparently it all works like a charm... That's a very neat and capable UHF system right there for those that want to use 2.4 for video.

I do like the sound of the taranis, but I think I'll keep waiting (and waiting and waiting and waiting) for the Frsky X16D - that thing just looks incredible from the concept pics and design spec.

Question then.

If they're making an EZUHF for this radio, will it also fit in the 9x or 9xR (since that's what this radio is built upon).

I believe the 9XR has a JR style module slot so yes...

Well half way through June now and I have not heard thing .................

Does anyone have any release information yet ?

June 24th according to this site http://www.microtechnics.eu/liste.php?categorie=FrSky&souscat=48&langue=en (http://www.microtechnics.eu/liste.php?categorie=FrSky&souscat=48&langue=en)

regards
Andy

This radio just answers all my questions...

Oh noes.... I just about get settled towards an openLRS system, then I hear about a lovely little EZuhf to fit in the back of this.

Quote from: skyscraper on June 16, 2013, 11:47:53 AM
June 24th according to this site http://www.microtechnics.eu/liste.php?categorie=FrSky&souscat=48&langue=en (http://www.microtechnics.eu/liste.php?categorie=FrSky&souscat=48&langue=en)

regards
Andy

WANT!

It uses a JR style module doesnt it so openLRS will work? Its speaking to me too Rich, or maybe that's just the firmware :)

...and Futaba 9c's will be going pretty cheap :)

Quote from: krikey on June 16, 2013, 12:19:01 PM
It uses a JR style module doesnt it so openLRS will work? Its speaking to me too Rich, or maybe that's just the firmware :)

The Flytron system is designed for Futaba so they sell and extra bit to make the pins fit a JR type module.  I want all that telemetry coming back... And speaking to me.  Remember when I got about 4 beeps from different electronic devices all at once.... A voice alert would fix all

...better not be a female voice z'all!

Quote from: Flyboysee on June 16, 2013, 12:05:35 PM
This radio just answers all my questions...

what it has Siri installed ??

:D :D

Quote from: Flyboysee on June 16, 2013, 12:30:52 PM
...better not be a female voice z'all!

"Beep.. beep... Telemetry signal lost..... Beep.. Beep..        ...See, I told you to ask for directions <2 hours silence with the odd out burst of 'ask that man' as you search for your plane>...

Can't wait for mine to arrive - I'm told by T9 that it's on it's way!!! ;D

Does anyone know how to access the extra channels - will I need a second receiver connected to the Rx smartport or what?? (?)

Basically, I will be wanting channels for the following: 1 ch E, 1 ch A, 1 ch R, 1 ch T, 2 ch Flaps, 2 ch pan and tilt, 1 ch Camera control, 1 ch osd control, 1 ch RTH and PA / stabilization. That makes 11 channels of in-plane functions - if I counted right! :-[

How will I be able to do this using the Taranis, and which Rx(s) and or extra bits will I require???

Up until now I've been using a 9X with Frsky module and  FrSky D8R-II Plus Rx, with 4 chs for RETA, 1 ch Flaps, 2 Chs pan and tilt, 1 ch stabilizer.

What sort of price will these be, and where to buy?

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139GBP without receiver, 159GBP with.
T9 hobbysport

Quote from: frequency9 on June 22, 2013, 02:14:29 PM
Does anyone know how to access the extra channels - will I need a second receiver connected to the Rx smartport or what?? (?)

Basically, I will be wanting channels for the following: 1 ch E, 1 ch A, 1 ch R, 1 ch T, 2 ch Flaps, 2 ch pan and tilt, 1 ch Camera control, 1 ch osd control, 1 ch RTH and PA / stabilization. That makes 11 channels of in-plane functions - if I counted right! :-[

How will I be able to do this using the Taranis, and which Rx(s) and or extra bits will I require???

Up until now I've been using a 9X with Frsky module and  FrSky D8R-II Plus Rx, with 4 chs for RETA, 1 ch Flaps, 2 Chs pan and tilt, 1 ch stabilizer.

you can either run the X8r got 8 traditional output and a 16ch Sbus output - frsky is selling a 4ch sbus decoder that plugs into the sbus port and gives you another 4 pwm outs. That means you have 12 channels to play with

or you can use 2 X8R recievers for 16 channels pwm.

Thanks a lot!! Nice simple explanation ;D

Don't suppose it will work with my existing spektrum receivers? :o

Didn't think so:'(

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Watch these videos to see how S-Bus Works

http://www.futaba-rc.com/sbus/ (http://www.futaba-rc.com/sbus/)

It will be slightly different for the Tranis of course

Quote from: Jake Bullit on June 22, 2013, 03:42:54 PM
Don't suppose it will work with my existing spektrum receivers? :o

Didn't think so:'(

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you got the module slot on the back - get a spektrum module and use your old receivers. i think they are around £75.

you have to love transmitters that take modules

so many options you can choose whats best for what your doing

Cool, thanks.

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Are FrSky launching their LRS with Taranis?

So who in the UK is going to stock this? :)

It says, 3 times 2.4 range.

Does that mean this is putting out much more than 60mw or whatever the regular 2.4 modules usually do?

And I'm surprised at how many are interested in this because most FPV'ers seem to have decent TX's anyway.

What is so special about this TX compared to say my FF9 Super?

100 mw is the legal limit.


The reason for me personally is that it will have much more features and flexibility of a FF9 for example at a fraction of the cost. It's firmware can be tailored to suit my exact needs and not limited to a brands conception of what I need.

I

Well, lots of things really:

- Super flexible mixing (beats hands down anything on the market)
- 16 Channels out of the box (expandable to 32 (!))
- Additional JR module slot (e.g. the new clip in EZUHF)
- Affordable telemetry modules
- Receivers come with analog RSSI out
- Customizable Voice out
- USB port for updates and programming
ect.pp.

I'd not be rushing out to get one

Quite happy with my 12FG it does everything I need, I'd not change it.

My only upgrade would be an 18MZ but no way could I afford it!

Bruce Simpson has managed to get his hand on one

Weekly News and the FrSky Taranis (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul6ogL4q8Xg#ws)

Looking forward to his review

I HAVE A WANT!!!

The "Welcome to Turanis!" voice on switch on will get annoying very fast lol .. still cool though heheh :laugh:

Quote from: Steve W on July 01, 2013, 09:36:40 AM
The "Welcome to Turanis!" voice on switch on will get annoying very fast lol .. still cool though heheh :laugh:

I'm sure you can change it, you could have "Alreeet Steve" or something :)

Just a slight concern about that 2.4 antenna that's built in.  Isn't this going to screw you up if you add a 2.4 module - 2 x 2.4 antennas in close proximity isn't a good thing is it ?

They are both transmitters (but not so good if you're using telemetry) so it doesn't really matter and I'd assume it shuts off the internal TX if you're using a module.

Nice but I'll wait for the bugs to be found first.

I believe you can program it to use the main output and the module as well for output, to get 16 channels. Sure I read that somewhere.

Would the fancy interference technology overcome any problems, apart from the transmitting aerials being cm's apart.  Wouldn't they swamp each other?  I'm not technically minded so have no idea.

:)

You can decide on each model, which modules you want to use.
If you add another 16ch Frsky module you can transmit up to 32 (!) individual channels.

Part 2 of Bruce`s review :

FrSky Taranis Review (part 2) the teardown (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpoWbR12UxE#ws)

It really does look like a quality piece of kit this, very impressive.

Still have a WANT!!

 ;DGot mine yesterday lunch time ;D took until about midnight to figure out a basic program for AETR, flaps and pan and tilt :-[, flew with it this morning :D
(http://s21.postimg.org/io1k3jzwj/DSCF7219_Small.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/io1k3jzwj/)

(http://s15.postimg.org/lqag5cd2v/DSCF7223_Small.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/lqag5cd2v/)


(http://s8.postimg.org/cw90ybtld/DSCF7225_Small.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/cw90ybtld/)
I've still a lot of learning to do- how to connect the sbus decoder and assign it's channels- how to program in scaled elevator trim with the flaps.- how to get different mixes in the different positions of the numerous 3 - way switches etc. etc.
My initial impression is that I like this bit of kit, and it hasn't been too daunting a task to figure out opentx enough to be able to fly with it - and there's a lot to play with in the future!!!

Jammy git!

hi friends,

any hints on where can i buy one?

Quote from: jurek on July 16, 2013, 05:16:01 PM
hi friends,

any hints on where can i buy one?

You can get them from http://www.controlthis.co.uk/frsky-taranis-transmitter-with-x8r-receiver-818-p.asp when they are in stock as well as from http://www.firstpersonview.co.uk/rc-control-systems/rc-separates/frsky-taranis-transmitter-with-x8r-receiver

So......after living with a Taranis for 3 or 4 days, I'm starting to  like this transmitter a lot.  ;D  It hasn't taken long for me to get a handle on the programing - it's a lot easier, more flexible and more logical than I'm used to with the 9X!!

I've got a Frsky Sbus decoder to give me another 4 channels, but I can't see how to assign the outputs to the required channels, I've read on another forum that a Frsky Sbus channel changer is required to set this up. does anyone out there with experience of using Sbus, know if this is the case?

I say frisky

I say F R sky ;)

I don't know about pronounciation of FrSky, and I don't know about Free Sky- but it's b----y good value for what you get in the Sky!
I'm starting to really like this transmitter.
On a more serious note, I can see some merit in a fully programable, talking transmitter - I think I'll have to program it to read out an FPV pre-fligt check-list - so I don't forget to set the ground station DVR to record, or set the home position etc. etc.!!!

I had thought Far Sky for FR Sky but my Taranis starts nagging me incessantly about signal strength issues at a mere kilometer range  :(- so Far Sky is not really appropriate! I need them to release their L9R long range receiver (apparently giving 3 x normal range), and then I'll promote FarSky as the correct pronounciation!!

In this wifi/bluetooth/4g flooded world the performance of 2.4ghz is subjective doesn't matter what the system is.

Still wondering where mine is, I was on the so called Frsky-uk pre-order list but no email or anything so far

They used to be called Frysky but then changed to FRsky to avoid confusion with Flysky (who are crap).

I call them eff arr sky, but I guess Frysky might be correct

Quote from: Coyote on July 24, 2013, 11:58:07 PM
Still wondering where mine is, I was on the so called Frsky-uk pre-order list but no email or anything so far

Yeah, myself and CK are on the 2nd list and also there's not been any communication etc. Does anyone know what's going on?

R

Quote from: Zeeflyboy on July 25, 2013, 12:08:08 AM
They used to be called Frysky but then changed to FRsky to avoid confusion with Flysky (who are crap).

I call them eff arr sky, but I guess Frysky might be correct

Wasn't is supposed to be RFSky (as im radio frequency) in the same way ChainLink was supposed to be ChinaLink?

So I must be one of the lucky few whose actually got the Taranis? (Gloat ;D)

Changing  the subject from the correct pronounciation of "FrSky", I am loving this transmitter :D  The ease with which you can assign any switch to do any job makes it really powerful, and the way you can assign different functions to the same switch is also really useful and easy to use- so having different amounts elevator trim mixed with different Flap positions is a sinch to achieve. For my quad I have the timer activated at 10% of throttle and giving me minit warnings, so there's no chance of forgetting to turn on the timer, and falling out of the sky because I've got carried away! When FPVing the voice warnings are partucularly reassuring.

Has anyone heard any news of the L9R long range receiver FrSky have designed for the Taranis? Has anyone got one? If so, what actual range do you get?

I'm on the list too, still not heard anything either, fingers crossed soon.

Just had an in stock notification for Giant Shark if anyone is after one!

:)

Quote from: Rick on August 09, 2013, 03:34:32 PM
Just had an in stock notification for Giant Shark if anyone is after one!

:)

Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Will these will work (out the box) with existing FrSky RX's??

Woot, I was on the *other* pre order list for ages but nothing - have just ordered

Quote from: Blackout19 on August 09, 2013, 04:24:37 PM

Quote from: keukpa on August 09, 2013, 03:37:06 PM
Will these will work (out the box) with existing FrSky RX's??

Yes, when you set up a new model you tell it which protocol to use to match the Rx you are using.

Damn it.....I shouldn't....but I might just put one on the Credit Card!

Quote from: Blackout19 on August 09, 2013, 04:47:45 PM
Giantshark got 70 of them in, I've just taken another out of their stock, along with 2x X8R receivers.... It's only money *cough*

Well, 70....hmmm gives me an hour or two to decide! :D

Are the X8R new RX's??

Keukpa

Stop it!!! I'm getting more tempted! LOL

NICE!

I've just got one.... going fast..... down to 2 in stock John  :P

PK

I'm umming and erring over the rx's, I'm going to carry on using my existing FrSky rx's for now - I want to see how the long range rx looks

Hmm... I feel I need one of these.

I would prefer the Horus, but no idea when that'll arrive!

PK - still says 10+ in stock to me

Quote from: Zeeflyboy on August 09, 2013, 05:39:00 PM
PK - still says 10+ in stock to me

I think PK is trying to trick me into getting one also! ;)

The bastard...

Well one less in stock now ;)

-1 another one.  ;D

Yay finally one I can play with :D

It will sit in my hobby room for months first......  :P

Nah-uh.. I'll be round to play :D

Four left......

Resist, resist.

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I've got the best wife in the world, early birthday present is on it's way ;D
Only 4 left after I completed checkout.

Gutted I sat on an apparent FrSky-UK preorder list and have not heard anything.

Spend the money then GiantShark get them in an I miss out lol Bloody typical !

Yeah that`s who`s list I was on, but Giantshark got them in, no pre-orders and sold before T9 who claim they are FrSky UK ever got a single one.

FrSky UK my arse ! lol

Was tempted but will let folks find the bugs first.

I'll wait. ...my 9x is doing me proud so far :)

I'm amazed how quickly 70 Tx's sold out. I wonder if they were all UK orders.

Looking forward to getting mine, it's just the ticket for my AH-6!

I'll be interested to see what price they turn up for on ebay for next week.
I bet a couple of the bottom feeders have ordered 10 or more each.

Lol, that sounds about right robotnik :(

Coyote - call or re-email T9 - I did the same as you and heard no confirmation so I called. Their email went down or changed and some emails were lost (including mine and yours it would seem). Get the new/working email off their site. I'm on the list for batch 2 - nothing yet but should be any day...

Looking forward to it, thanks for whetting the appetite freq9. Anyone want a mint DSX9?!!


Matt

Quote from: Coyote on August 09, 2013, 09:02:13 PM
Gutted I sat on an apparent FrSky-UK preorder list and have not heard anything.

Spend the money then GiantShark get them in an I miss out lol Bloody typical !

Ditto, it's really annoying! Haven't had any communication from T9 at all. I missed out on the GiantShark ones because I was on holiday :(

Congrats :)

No shipping notification for me yet, I was late to the party though, 66th of 70.
Maybe tomorrow with luck.

Same, guess they've been busy today lol.

Hopefully it'll ship tomorrow

Mine is on route from T9hobbysport too :)

Jim.

Just got an email from T9 now asking if I wanted to order within 7 days or not

Just checked my email and got one from t9 too!

Chris

Just had the FedEx delivery myself - no transmitter!! (just the other bits I ordered)

Gave them a call - there has been a technical glitch (AKA F**K UP) to do with their new web site which meant that the Taranis' were missed off the orders.

Think that's bo**ocks myself, but I was assured they are going out today and will be delivered tomorrow.

:(

Hmmmmm.....I've just taken a delivery from FedEx....MASSIVE box, with 70-odd smaller parcels in it!!!

No idea what this could be!

I emailed them and got the same reply, given they have just changed the website this weekend they can have the benefit of the doubt.

I just got an email this second saying its dispatched... Given the only item I ordered was the taranis it should be safe to say its in the way ;)

Same for me - I was in a not happy state earlier today, but now I've got the dispatch note, all is good in the world

I got the dispatched email this evening too.

When I ordered my very first Frsky modules and receivers from Giant Cod about 3 years ago they sent me a free Frsky hat with the order.
Did anybody else ever get a Frsky hat?

Mine arrived today... and it talked to me when I switched it on  :o

PK

Mine arrived at the GF's... She'll be bringing it out to me on fri.

Tool a quick look at the companion software... Doesn't look particularly simple!

Quote from: pk-surfing on August 14, 2013, 06:35:08 PM
Mine arrived today... and it talked to me when I switched it on  :o

PK

What did it say? "I love you, honey" ??

"I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that"

Nothing sexy but took me by surprise....

'Welcome to Taranis....... Throttle warning.....'

:)

PK

i'd mod mine to say "Welcome to Jonny Cab!"

I made a quick video, as I was very relieved that moving models from er9x to the Taranis was very simple.... that said, Companion 9x didn't run on my Mac under Snow Leopard so I needed to upgrade my OS.  So in some ways it was the most annoying transfer ever, but most people probably already upgraded years ago :D

Setting up the FrSky Taranis - moving models over from a 9x wih er9x (easy peasy) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM0yciH6oMQ#ws)

Was also pleasantly surprised that it would bind to my hateful V8FR-II rx's as well

Well I got in touch with T9 and as suggested they had swapped systems and my details had been lost :(

I rang up after a few emails and its all sorted now, they should be here on Tuesday to be sent out the same week. Limited numbers so still pre-orders only being catered for still.

Does anyone know where to get some Naza or at least Multicopter audio files for the Taranis

I have found Scott`s page with plane related pre recorded sound files, but no multi related ones like, "GPS Hold" "Return To Launch" etc

Oh I must have the wrong audio file batch, it said they were the stock ones but no GPS etc, cheers

Cheers :)

Anyone using this with mac?

If I switch on the radio and connect to USB I can flash the eeprom, but if I turn it off and connect it to try and flash the firmware the DFU util opens but nothing happens. Any ideas?

Quote from: Zeeflyboy on August 24, 2013, 09:55:30 PM
Anyone using this with mac?

If I switch on the radio and connect to USB I can flash the eeprom, but if I turn it off and connect it to try and flash the firmware the DFU util opens but nothing happens. Any ideas?

I don't know anything much abut Mac's but I've been reading about people having the same problem in windows.
I'm in Taranis information sponge mode at the moment.
Something here might help, or not but worth a read anyway.
http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=96&t=3858 (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=96&t=3858)

I managed to secure a Taranis today, and am really rather buzzing about it as my first purchase and step into FPV.  Also ordered AerosimRC for training.

I understand the radio comes with a charger for the standard battery?  Any of you upgrading to a 2s Lipo?

Robotnik - yeah I found that thread before but it all refers to windows unfortunately.

Grumpy - not 2S, but I'm using a 3S 2200mah Rhino lipo tx battery. Anything that fits a futaba 10C size bay will work... However the power connector is a 2S balance lead plug so you may need to make a custom solution on that front depending on what route you go.

Quote from: Zeeflyboy on August 29, 2013, 10:46:48 PM
I'm using a 3S 2200mah Rhino lipo tx battery

Damn, that bad-boy will last an eternity! :D

I'm running a 1200mah 2s in my radio and it must get charged once a month if not less than that and I use it very regularly  :laugh:

is sticking a lipo in really an upgrade?

My 35mhz radio runs a 2500mah nimh AA pack and it won't puff up or die if I leave it on, is really easy to charge + I don't have to take it apart to charge it. Maybe i'm missing something but I just can't see any advantage.

Best thing I ever did with my current transmitter.. NiMh and NiCad's lose charge in storage, Lipo's don't... My old NiMH battery had to be charged every week, my Lipo once a month (if that).

Was hoping for a delivery notification today from T9, nothing yet :(

Quote from: Blackout19 on August 30, 2013, 06:47:56 PM
I put a 2500 2s GensAce in mine, fits snug in the bay.

I imagine this would be fine?

http://www.giantshark.co.uk/product/171946/lipo-2600mah-74v-2s1p-futabaphr-2p-plug (http://www.giantshark.co.uk/product/171946/lipo-2600mah-74v-2s1p-futabaphr-2p-plug)

Quote from: Blackout19 on August 30, 2013, 07:12:39 PM

Quote from: Coyote on August 30, 2013, 11:11:32 AM
Was hoping for a delivery notification today from T9, nothing yet :(

This might be of interest, a pretty comprehensive setup for the Naza for the Taranis!

http://rcsettings.com/index.php/viewdownload/6-multirotors/40-dji-naza-w-extras (http://rcsettings.com/index.php/viewdownload/6-multirotors/40-dji-naza-w-extras)

Very handy, thanks :)

Quote from: Grumpybeard on August 30, 2013, 07:20:31 PM

Quote from: Blackout19 on August 30, 2013, 06:47:56 PM
I put a 2500 2s GensAce in mine, fits snug in the bay.

I imagine this would be fine?

http://www.giantshark.co.uk/product/171946/lipo-2600mah-74v-2s1p-futabaphr-2p-plug (http://www.giantshark.co.uk/product/171946/lipo-2600mah-74v-2s1p-futabaphr-2p-plug)

Nice - thanks, should make setting mine up (when it arrives)

Cheers

My Taranis arrived Today :D Along with my tarot gp3 gimbal !!! not a bad day!!

Jim.

Did you get a shipping notice Jim, I`m yet to hear from T9 ?

Yup Ian got notice the day after I emailed him, remember in chat I said I was emailing him, the dilemma is.... play with tx or build tarot gimbal!!

He did say he had 50 this week, 50 next week and 50 the week after, email him again!!

Jim.

Quote from: 3DJIM on September 03, 2013, 07:06:41 PM
Yup Ian got notice the day after I emailed him, remember in chat I said I was emailing him, the dilemma is.... play with tx or build tarot gimbal!!

He did say he had 50 this week, 50 next week and 50 the week after, email him again!!

Jim.

Sounds like a night shift to me mate :)

Quote from: hase2 on September 04, 2013, 12:33:07 AM

Quote from: 3DJIM on September 03, 2013, 07:06:41 PM
Yup Ian got notice the day after I emailed him, remember in chat I said I was emailing him, the dilemma is.... play with tx or build tarot gimbal!!

He did say he had 50 this week, 50 next week and 50 the week after, email him again!!

Jim.

Sounds like a night shift to me mate :)

Gimbal is built and tested and the Taranis is in my hands now fiddling!! :D

Jim.

Emailed T9, Richard said mine will be out next week now

My Taranis should arrive tomorrow  :)

For those of you lucky enough to have had one for a few weeks, what do you think so far?

Cheers,

I got my dispatch notification yesterday, nothing arrived today tho. Technically, it's for my son (aged 12) but dad will have to check it out first ;)

Chris

Quote from: Asomaro on September 10, 2013, 04:46:07 PM
My Taranis should arrive tomorrow  :)

For those of you lucky enough to have had one for a few weeks, what do you think so far?

Cheers,

I like it a lot. So far met my high expectations. Need to play more with telemetry.

I hear the speaker sucks, you can upgrade it though but some people are saying the first "recommended" upgrade speaker actually pop`s after a few hours, not good lol

I also heard about the buzz through the speaker, sounds like an easy fix though, a few folds of foil, then wrapped in Sellotape to insulate it placed behind the speaker solves it apparently

It feels a bit 'light' after a futaba but the total flexibility and programing opportunities soon had me forgetting that! The speaker is utter junk but plug in some ear buds and the quality is great so no biggie!. Its easy to bind I like that over the module and model match is a nice addition.

I like the layout of the switches etc but the side sliders feel 'cheap' and have me wondering how long they will last...time will tell. I have it announcing all naza modes when switched 'gps - atti - manual' which is great if ur under the goggles!!, I also have it read the timer out to me when I flick the trainer switch, being a new user to open source I'm finding it nice and intuitive and a simple follow your nose approach works well!

I grabbed the lipo linked a few pages back and it fits with room to spare so can recommend that, all in all happy so far:)

Jim.

The GenAce 2600 2S pack Jim ?

Quote from: Coyote on September 10, 2013, 09:42:16 PM
The GenAce 2600 2S pack Jim ?

Yups :)

Jim

Well my lads Taranis arrived today from T9 so I started looking at the programming. Using a FF9 myself it is quite different and I can see it is fantastically powerful with all those custom switches and flexible mixes/flight modes etc. Quite how a twelve year old would cope with it I'm not sure.

So far I have managed to get my head around dual rates and throttle cut using the Companion software. Thats about as complex as I get on most of my models other than the basic aileron/elevator/elevon setups.

Chris

Hi guys,

just an FYI we'll be taking delivery of about 30+ Taranis handsets very soon.

www.efpv.co.uk (http://www.efpv.co.uk)

Having played with the Taranis for an evening I'm quite impressed with it. Physical quality is better than the 9XR I sent back and up to what I expected for the money. It's not a Futaba or JR, but then I wouldn't expect it to be.

As mentioned before, it's for my young lad as his first tx and I currently use an FF9. Once you get your head around the concept of how the setup works you realise how flexible it could be tho I can't think of anytime in the past decade/dozens and dozens and dozens of models that would require anything other than what my current FF9 does (2channel gliders to multi-servo 40% aerobats) so I do wonder if the complication of the flexibility is a bit overkill for 99.9% of the stuff anyone is likely to fly. There will be exceptions I'm sure, and maybe it's more a question of 'now that I can do xyz I didn't realise I was missing it before' ? The companion software makes it much easier to get to grips with setting up models and I'm sure once we are more familiar with the process and options, doing this from scratch for a new model directly on the tx won't be a problem. You can always set yourself up a few templates for common configurations.

The only downside is that with him being a twelve year old, once he worked out how to assign various 'speech' alerts to all the buttons and trims, I think I'm going to tire very quickly of the repeated "high rates selected", "low rates selected", "high rates selected", "trim centred" as he sits there fiddling with it!


Overall, very pleased with it so far and worth the wait.

So how would you power it with a 3S ?  Whilst I have a few 2S lipo's I could also use, I'm thinking about if I need to give an external module 9v+, and I have a few 3S liFe batteries that are pretty ideal.  Is it a case of making up a lead so you'd use the 2S balance plug.  What's that other power input for ?

The other connector in the battery compartment is a serial port.
I believe it might be for updating the RF module but that is just a guess on my part.

Does anyone know when the next batch of these are due in by any retailer????

Keukpa

Nobody seems to have any stock in at the moment.
I wouldn't buy from Giant Shark though if I were you, If you have a problem you're certain to regret ever giving them your money, I speak from experience.
I still hav'nt received my money back from Giantshark, they know they have to refund me in the end but they think it's funny giving me the runaround, wish I had paid by paypal instead of Sagepay.

T9 on the the other hand have been really great, I'd recommend them any day.

Quote from: Robotnik on September 12, 2013, 04:03:51 PM
Nobody seems to have any stock in at the moment.
I wouldn't buy from Giant Shark though if I were you, If you have a problem you're certain to regret ever giving them your money, I speak from experience.
I still hav'nt received my money back from Giantshark, they know they have to refund me in the end but they think it's funny giving me the runaround, wish I had paid by paypal instead of Sagepay.

T9 on the the other hand have been really great, I'd recommend them any day.

Just goes to show that people experiences may vary.  I've always had great service from GiantShark - on the one occasion they managed to leave something out of a parcel once, 1 email and they sent it over straight away.

T9 seemed to promise a lot, but really didn't come through with their promised stock quickly enough for me.  I was on the waiting list forever, and finally got an email allowing me to pre-order after I had my Taranis for a week from GS

Well I don't think it's quite the same situation, if you paid for an item and they refused to send it they would be stealing from you so they really did have to send that item out to you.
I'm pretty sure even Giant Shark aren't out to steal from people.

I've also had good customer service from Giant Shark in the past but lately it seems they have fully embraced the the Hobbyking model for customer service, ie. no customer service.
On your invoice it says 'any problems please ring this number xxxx xxxxxx' but if you do ring up with a problem they will tell you they don't deal with problems on that number they only take phone orders, you need to use the web form where every reply takes 48 hours.
I have no doubt it will get sorted out in the end but I do wonder why they are doing this to their good customers, what are the benefits for them playing the long game, maybe they are short staffed?

Regarding T9, I ordered an X8R receiver from them which arrived in good condition and very quickly but they failed to send it by recorded delivery which I did specify.

When I queried it with them Dave apologised and said I could choose something from their website and they would send it to me.
I didn't really know what to choose and wasn't really that bothered so I replied saying there was really no need and it didn't really matter that much but if he really wanted to send me something a spare Frsky antenna (£1.49) wouldn't go amiss, his reply was' I think we can do a bit better than that ; )'
The next day a new X8R receiver came through the door.
I am a bit humbled by that and it was a lot more than they needed to do but I am now a very loyal customer, and I know they do value their customers.

My Taranis arrived !!!!!!!!!!

Its unbelievable ! No really, after all that time its finally here and within 4 switching motions of two of the switches, the frekking switches snapped off !!!!! :(

(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/cayote64/IMAG0233_zpsc7dc4e9c.jpg)

Unbelievable !

On a plus point, they have that many pointless 3 way switches on it I was going to swap some out for 2 way switches anyway, now I guess I know which ones I`m going to pull out first lol

looks like that side took a whack maybe and weakened them? mine have had many cycles now and are fine, but my taranis tx box was trashed on the bottom I had to do a fix up job....


Jim.

I told you the switches are dog sh*t :)

I cant see any marks Jim, box looks untouched, frekkin annoying though, but gives me an excuse to pull it apart, look inside, and get rid of some of those annoying 3 way switches lol

I know one of our major gripes is radios don`t come with enough 3 ways, but everything 3 way but two, one being the trainer switch, yeah too many lol

Too late bud, I have replaced the trainer switch, moved SD up to SG, replaced SD with a 2 position switch, took SA out and replaced that with a 2 position switch too. Much better :)

Quote from: Coyote on September 13, 2013, 10:53:45 PM
Too late bud, I have replaced the trainer switch, moved SD up to SG, replaced SD with a 2 position switch, took SA out and replaced that with a 2 position switch too. Much better :)

hmm sounds like you may have voided the warranty there  :laugh:

Glad it finally arrived!

regards
Andy

Not read this entire thread to see if its been mentioned, but re: the switches, mine are showing rust on the collar!!!!

Cheap rubbish switches indeed by the look of it!

Quote from: Rick on September 15, 2013, 09:21:54 AM
Not read this entire thread to see if its been mentioned, but re: the switches, mine are showing rust on the collar!!!!

Cheap rubbish switches indeed by the look of it!

Sounds like a good idea to replace them... Mine are doing fine other than the one that broke when I dropped it, but that isn't a good sign that yours are rusting lol.

I know! Kept in its box etc and only a couple of weeks old of course. Only surface rust but still! Very poor.

It sounds like FrSky's switch suppliers are unable to keep up with demand and are sending inferior parts. The switches on mine (from the first batch)  are perfect   ;D- no sign of any corrosion, even after being in my sweaty mits for about three months of constant use.

As for the array of three way switches, I have established which switches I use, and which ones I don't and I have relevant voice prompts on the ones I do use, so I know I,ve hit the right switch- "Flaps half", "Flaps Full" on SE, "Normal", "Attitue" and "GPS" on SG which is my mode switch for both quads and fixed wing, LS and S1 for pan and tilt with SA and SB centering and extreems for the same. SF is RTH and sounds a siren, SD is my OSD display switch for the Storm OSD - that only leaves one 3 way unused at the moment - SC.

I don't think there's any real benefit in swapping 3-ways for 2-ways.

I have some :  on-on-momentary on switches.

Thee are nice as 2 switch replacements, while still retaining the 3 pos as a momentary.

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Hi all so where can I get one. thanks Vic

try this one vic, ring you later.

http://www.t9hobbysport.com/frsky-taranis-2.4ghz-tx (http://www.t9hobbysport.com/frsky-taranis-2.4ghz-tx)

Coyote - when you replaced the 3 position with 2 position switches, did you just hook up the signal and ground or did you have the type of 2 position switch that has three prongs for all three wires?

I'm just about to do some rewiring inside mine for the momentary push button switches etc and was curious what you did... I'll be replacing the left slider with the 6 position, right slider with a 3 position... those are easy, just have to hook up all three wires. The momentary switches only have 2 contacts though and not sure how the taranis works. If it has an internal pull up on the signal line then just signal and ground will work, if not then I might have to rethink/buy new switches.

Okay been playing with a multimeter and that won't work... Needs to be an SPDT switch.

Fun fact - red wires are GND and brown are +3v... Go figure.

The two position switches are 3 pin SPDT switches

If you look around, you can get some switches..


On - On - Momentary On

These can be great as replacements.  Essentially you get a two position, with a trainer style spring load for the third.

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Coming soon :

(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/cayote64/IMG_193636032152237_zps3af7edad.jpg)

Exciting :D

Nice!

Brilliant,been wanting something like that.Hope its not more money than a regular EZTX.

The only reason I bought a Taranis.  ;D

Pretty cool but I wish they would replace the SMA with BNC and S-Video with a locking connector. This new design would have been a great chance to start fresh.

It also has the issue of antenna angle.

I'm not sure whether I'd rather have this or the new 2W external module (same case as current one).

Looks like the Taranis is back in stock at Giantshark.

http://www.giantshark.co.uk/product/172253/frsky-taranis-transmitter (http://www.giantshark.co.uk/product/172253/frsky-taranis-transmitter)

Do remember if it arrives with a damaged alloy case from Giant Shark they will say the case is a free gift and will not replace or refund you.

I know it sounds like a joke but it's the truth, with Giantshark the Taranis alloy case is looked on as a free gift and part of the packaging.

I was astounded at that one, every other Frsky vendor I've spoken too insist the case is part of the Combo.
T9 are expecting delivery any day now.
I have no connection with T9, this is just a heads up, I wouldn't want anyone else to have to go through what I went through with Giant Shark.

Quote from: Robotnik on October 31, 2013, 07:10:11 PM
Do remember if it arrives with a damaged alloy case from Giant Shark they will say the case is a free gift and will not replace or refund you.

I know it sounds like a joke but it's the truth, with Giantshark the Taranis alloy case is looked on as a free gift and part of the packaging.

I was astounded at that one, every other Frsky vendor I've spoken too insist the case is part of the Combo.
T9 are expecting delivery any day now.
I have no connection with T9, this is just a heads up, I wouldn't want anyone else to have to go through what I went through with Giant Shark.

Fortunately with distance selling regs you can still return it for a full refund for no other reason.

Chris

Very true. Distance selling act is great, and coupled with Paypal, is untouchable :-)

Ordered mine from Giantshark. So far their cust service has been great for me, but then I've not had any problems.

Oh yes I sent it back OK, it only took Giant Shark 25 days from when I posted it untill when I got my refund.
I still haven't had an explanation for that either, many many emails were sent.

As of last week I now have my new Taranis from another vendor, all pristine, in perfect undamaged case, I am very happy now.

Giant Cod used to be really good when Rob had it but it's owned by that 'Entrepreneur' Owen Wyn Davies now, seems all that matters is the money, fairness is out the window.
Giant Shark.... shove it.

Quote from: Robotnik on November 01, 2013, 07:59:37 PM

Giant Cod used to be really good when Rob had it but it's owned by that 'Entrepreneur' Owen Wyn Davies now, seems all that matters is the money, fairness is out the window.
Giant Shark.... shove it.

+1

Taranis arrived today. Now got to figure out how to configure it.

I have one on order too FROM GS.
Anything I should do to it when it arrives?

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Upgrade the standard battery pack for a 2S 2600 is a very good move

3S 2600 is an even better move IMO... More watt hours and fits great. Also good if you are intending to use an EzUHF (though I guess the new module and the 2W are 2W compatible too when they finally come out).

Quote from: bs85 on October 31, 2013, 06:26:09 PM
Looks like the Taranis is back in stock at Giantshark.

http://www.giantshark.co.uk/product/172253/frsky-taranis-transmitter (http://www.giantshark.co.uk/product/172253/frsky-taranis-transmitter)

Thanks for the heads up.
Mine arrived today, feels and sounds nice.

Just gotta learn to drive the thing now:o

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This is from my other thread but I thought it would be of general interest here too

Got home to find the speakers I had ordered for the taranis arrived... forgot about those!

quick mod to do and WOW, massive improvement. She now sounds almost as smooth as my Jeti and even at half volume she's loud enough to be heard....

So here are the two speakers, stock on the right. The replacement is a much bigger speaker!

(http://i.imgur.com/q0XlUB2.jpg)


I printed up a little adaptor to mount the new speaker, from start of design to sitting on my print bed complete was about 15 minutes - not bad going lol.

(http://i.imgur.com/fDz131P.jpg)


Here you can see the stock speaker mount next to the oversized new speaker - hence why this adaptor was useful

(http://i.imgur.com/9SX4j8x.jpg)


Adaptor installed and secured with a little CA

(http://i.imgur.com/NZAJle1.jpg)


And final install complete

(http://i.imgur.com/siXUK2o.jpg)


I've been reading that some foam over the back improves the sound further, so when I find some suitable foam I'll put some in there too but for now I'm chuffed - huge improvement.

Looks good, the only thing that`s put me off trying this is many reports of the board failing with speaker upgrades

the sound board?

Shouldn't do - it's the same ohm and power rating as the stock speaker so can't fathom why, but we'll see I guess... I wouldn't be surprised if the failures came from mis-matched speakers.

That what I figured, 4 ohm speakers getting fitted instead of 8 ohm

Bit of a silly question this, but cant find an answer...

Does the Taranis actually come with built in telemetry or do you need an add on module for it to work with the X8R telemetry enabled  rx ?

The Telemetry is in the Taranis already, as long as you use a FRSky receiver that has telemetry ( not just the X8R ) then it will work fine

Quote from: Zeeflyboy on November 14, 2013, 04:25:53 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/fDz131P.jpg)

How do I go about ordering one of those adapters then, pretty please ?  :)

Chris

:)

Well first you buy a 3D printer....

If you want one I'm sure I can sort you out. I have a few speakers too - could only find them in packs of 10.

This is a video I just made btw - sounds a bit echoey but that's just the video, if you compare to my other taranis video the difference is clear!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=396QfiF_OQQ

That is a lot better. I have the speaker and the foam here to mod mine but haven't got round to doing it yet.

Quote from: Zeeflyboy on November 14, 2013, 07:17:11 PM
Well first you buy a 3D printer....

If you want one I'm sure I can sort you out. I have a few speakers too - could only find them in packs of 10.

This is a video I just made btw - sounds a bit echoey but that's just the video, if you compare to my other taranis video the difference is clear!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=396QfiF_OQQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=396QfiF_OQQ)

That is like black compared to white! The standard speaker is a joke, it sounds like someone with a sock full of freeze-dried peas in their mouth :D

Nice work Zee.

Any more of these available? Wouldn't mind purchasing one to mod my Taranis if poss.

Regards,
T

Well I have 7 speakers left - I can print up adaptors when I'm back this weekend.

Will let you guys know when they are done.

Could you do me a speaker and mount as well Zee? ;)

Done the speaker mod thanks to Zeeflyboy. Miles better :)


Any recommendations for a 3s Lipo that fits inside the Taranis ?

Quote from: Coyote on November 30, 2013, 06:25:09 PM
Any recommendations for a 3s Lipo that fits inside the Taranis ?

Coyote: I'm using this:

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__16529__Turnigy_2650mAh_3S_1C_LLF_Tx_Pack_Futaba_JR_.html (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__16529__Turnigy_2650mAh_3S_1C_LLF_Tx_Pack_Futaba_JR_.html)

Keukpa

Cheers John :)

Super new guide just released...

http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4647 (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4647)

Quick Start Guide pdf (http://www.alofthobbies.com/files/Taranis_Quick_Start_Guide.pdf)

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Hey Zee, have you any speaker mods left? If so could I purchase one pretty pleeease  :-* :-*

Cheers
Muds  :)

Yeah 2 left... I'll send you a pm with details

Quote from: Zeeflyboy on December 06, 2013, 11:35:12 PM
Yeah 2 left... I'll send you a pm with details

Ace, cheers matey  :thumbsup:

Are you selling the printed holder on its on, ZFB?
I already have a speaker and foam but your holder looks like it will make it a neater job.

Fitted mine tonight, sounds great.
Cheers Z.😃

Makes a big difference in the volume and clarity, goo mod :)

Lol, still hasn't blown up I assume Coyote?

Ratty - I'm sure I can sort one out for you... Shoot me a pm with your address

Nope :) tbh I`ve not used it a great deal, but much clearer and deeper sound

Yeah that time of year really lol... Too cold to fly lots

What website or program are you folks using to make your own voice alerts?

Cheers
Muds

I've got Siri on mine ;)

I cheated an got mine from Keith ( KF52t ) while he was making loads of them :)

I`ll get the details tomorrow off him if he doesn`t see the thread

You use a text to speech program on your computer - easy on a mac!

Then just use a program to convert your speech file to correct format & call it the right name for system sounds & whatever you like for user sounds

I use acapela box

Lots of different voices to try, and pretty cheap (but not as cheap as free, granted).

Cheers for that,

Acapela box seems good, I could put up with Lisa  ;D ;D

I tried a few txt to speech sites, it seems I have to pay for all the 'good' ones unless anyone knows a good freeby ?

Muds

I'd recommend Vocalware.

https://www.vocalware.com/index/demo (https://www.vocalware.com/index/demo)

Some pretty good english accents. I use Bridget.
You need to set up recording so you can record the output direct into Audacity, or whatever sound editing software you use, then maybe add a bit of compression.

A tip that improves the 'naturalness' of some commands: Add a comma between words and it can give a more natural inflection and slower delivery....so instead of 'camera one' you type 'camera, one'

Here is a free way to make voices.

FrSky Taranis, making custom talk sound files with nice voices (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi_KAbgJ3vE#)

Anyone have a link to the speakers??

Not in the UK but : Upgraded speaker (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8-Ohm-0-5W-40mm-Dia-Round-Slim-Internal-Magnet-Speaker-Horn-/390611646382?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item5af244b7ae)

Thanks Coyote

Keukpa

Bruce battery option video

Battery options for the FrSky Taranis RC transmitter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6b7NvbPzP8#ws)

I just received my Taranis and would like to perform the speaker upgrade. Any chance of getting the adapter printed from Thingiverse or shipped to me?

Quote from: Coyote on December 24, 2013, 12:05:04 PM
Bruce battery option video

Battery options for the FrSky Taranis RC transmitter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6b7NvbPzP8#ws)

Just a little note, the 9XR lipo he shows doesn't actually fit...boogah.

Chris

I've got a Zippy 2500mah 3s in mine, it fits & works a treat.

Here the uk store link http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=32116 (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=32116)

Also if you do the speaker mod, you might find the larger speaker is susceptible to picking up rf noise from your 2.4 & UHF antennas in the form of a slight buzz or hum.

I found using some copper tape (slug barrier tape) from my local garden centre does a pretty good job of curing it. All you need do is cover the internal portions of the two case halves around the speaker with the copper tape making sure you won't cause any shorts, I added some foam as well just to deaden the space to improve the sound of the new speaker & to stop any bits of tape that might work loose from dropping onto live circuit boards etc

Loving the new speaker thou it's much better

I still need to design the speaker adapter! :)

I designed this one to do the 40mm speaker mod on my Taranis.

I've attached the file if it's any use to anyone.

PK

Oh crap, I was supposed to send you the STL wasn't I keukpa... I'll do it in a mo

Edit - or use that one ^

Quote from: pk-surfing on December 27, 2013, 12:33:13 PM
I designed this one to do the 40mm speaker mod on my Taranis.

I've attached the file if it's any use to anyone.

PK

LOL PK, I just opened that. According to my Printer, it's 2 meters in Diameter!!! How HUGE is your speaker?! heheheh

OOps. don't know why that is, I'm opening it in MakerWare and it opens up at the right size to print but I must have some odd units maybe ?

Maybe best to wait for Zeeflyboy posting his file.

PK   :)

Quote from: keukpa on December 27, 2013, 01:06:27 PM

Quote from: pk-surfing on December 27, 2013, 12:33:13 PM
I designed this one to do the 40mm speaker mod on my Taranis.

I've attached the file if it's any use to anyone.

PK

LOL PK, I just opened that. According to my Printer, it's 2 meters in Diameter!!! How HUGE is your speaker?! heheheh

Bet the sound quality is AMAZING!! :D

Quote from: Zeeflyboy on December 27, 2013, 12:33:35 PM
Oh crap, I was supposed to send you the STL wasn't I keukpa... I'll do it in a mo

Edit - or use that one ^

Thanks Flyboy! :)

BTW, what 3D printer do you have? I just say your micro quad...impressive print.

Keukpa

Makergear M2 with E3D all metal hot end.

I think it can do better, the boom/motor mounts are quite complex so needs some trial and error to get the best out of it. Will try at 0.1mm when I get back with some different settings.

Hi guys,

Would it be possible to post the stl file for this if it is not copyrighted?

thanks in advance

Phil

Can I charge my stock battery with this?
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/23/ahady3ed.jpg)

Yes.

Any 12v source.

The circuit in the taranis will even auto swap polarity!

Great, thanks Rob, just wanted the treasure reassurance of a second opinion.

For those annoyed with a buzzy taranis.

This fix.

http://www.thelasercutter.com/2014/01/taranis-speaker-hum-one-many-solutions/

Really works!

I just used two ferrite TDK clamps yo test.

Instant noise reduction :)

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Quote from: rob.thomson on January 24, 2014, 08:42:25 AM
For those annoyed with a buzzy taranis.

This fix.

http://www.thelasercutter.com/2014/01/taranis-speaker-hum-one-many-solutions/ (http://www.thelasercutter.com/2014/01/taranis-speaker-hum-one-many-solutions/)

Really works!

I just used two ferrite TDK clamps yo test.

Instant noise reduction :)

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So where do you get this 'ferrite tape' he talks about?

Chris

I just used some TDK ferrite clamps.

One on each line.

Works well :)

The tape costs too much!

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Well today I got sick of my Taranis humming/buzzing at me through the larger speaker mod I did a few weeks back, the noise on my system is due to rf output from the 2.4 antenna & especially from the ezuhf on the back of the tx being picked up by the mod'd speaker

So I went to town with the copper tape, I stuck it all over & tabbed the two case halves so to get a contact between them, I then cut off the charge LED wires on the back, I did this as I now use a lipo so the nimh charge circuit is redundant. I removed the v+ from the plug & soldered the negative to the copper tape, I then went over all the different panels of copper linking them with a blob of solder as the adhesive on the rear of the copper tape insulates one piece from another.

I also added some clear tape over the back of the speaker with air holes so the speaker can move & added some more copper tape to that - keeping the holes clear, I then soldered that to the rest. I then added a bit of thick foam to deaden the sound from the speaker as it was too tinny - it sounds so much better now!!

So after all of this my tx is totally silent when using the internal 2.4 module & with the UHF the noise can hardly be heard - it's 99% gone!!

Plus it now sounds soooo much better than before too.

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Try the ferrites - see if you can get rid of that last 1% ;)

Funny that you don't get continuity through the tape adhesive - whenever I've used copper tape it has always had continuity between layers.

Yeah think I got a few ferrites knocking about, will try.

As I was testing the tape I'd get intermittent reading on it, just not good enough as it was, think the glue on this stuff is pretty thick, just seemed a bit inconsistent so thought I'd help it with some solder

I had hoped to see the long range LR12 rx available for the Taranis by now.  I've googled and generally searched round the web but can't find any indication of when and if  it will be released.   I'm wondering whether it was just a bit of hype by frsky to boost interest & sales ! .....   I've never tried UHF, but the plug in module from immersion looks like an alternative.  Does anyone have any info on the LR12 ?   

I asked Allen & Eva from frsky about it.  They where hoping to have it out already - but been completely swamped with ordered for Taranis.

They have had to move to a new factory to keep up with demand!

I am sure it will be around at some point.

Now.. on the thoughts of the LR12 receivers.

Technically.. how do you do this off the same transmitters, and the same general hardware.

1. You drop telemetry. 
2. You improve the sensitivity of the rx
3. You put a better antenna on the rx
4. You probably modify the protocol to run at a higher latency.

Anything else?

Seems to me that much of this can be done already!

Just get a V8R-II receiver.  Bind it to the Taranis, and put dome decent antennas on it.

Yes.. you dont get protocol advantages.. but you will get the benifit of good antennas, and no requirement to receive telemetry back - improving end range.

Sounds files for taranis...

I finally started work on the sound server for Taranis.

Here is a small teaser.

http://212.59.78.77/taranis-sounds-beta1/index.php

Rob

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Thats awesome ,cheers Rob. :D

Just had a  quick fiddle...

Taranis sound file (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DInUETcf1_U#)

I really do need to take mine out of the box - bought it months ago but no time to play!!

Hi, looking into buying a Taranis but i have a few questions.
I have the frsky djt telemetry module and the frsky d8r-ii plus rx.

Should i buy the taranis + x8r combo or will the d8r-ii plus and djt module be fine?

I would like rssi on the taranis screen without any mods.

Can i achieve that with the d8r-ii plus?

What type of other telemetry info can i recieve without any mods with the d8r-ii plus and the x8r?

Thank you 

One thing to note is the Taranis has it's own internal TX, so you don't need the dot module at all, just rebind your d8r-ii+ to your Taranis.  You can then get RSSI value on screen, or if you are FPVing you can also have them spoken to you.

You can't get much other telemetry down from you model without adding more telemetry sensors on board.  The d8r-ii+ has a few sensor inputs, but you still need some extra bits before you plug into it

Quote from: CurryKitten on April 29, 2014, 12:10:42 AM
One thing to note is the Taranis has it's own internal TX, so you don't need the dot module at all, just rebind your d8r-ii+ to your Taranis.  You can then get RSSI value on screen, or if you are FPVing you can also have them spoken to you.

You can't get much other telemetry down from you model without adding more telemetry sensors on board.  The d8r-ii+ has a few sensor inputs, but you still need some extra bits before you plug into it

Thanks for the reply. I would like to use the djt telemetry external module so i can use an 5db antenna. I know you can do a mod to remove the internal antenna to make it adaptable so you can use any antenna but i would like to go down this road for now without any internal mods.

So would djt module plus d8r-ii plus give me rssi on screen without any mods?
How about lipo voltage?

What would you say that the x8r has more then the d8r-ii plus?
I'm just trying to see if it would compensate to buy the taranis + x8r combo for future mods.

PS: I'm using the APM 2.6 can i buy any plug and play hardware to get gps cord, flight mode, distance from home, throttle %, etc... on the taranis screen?
I already get that info on my minimosd but would like it to be audible on my taranis?

Can you point me to the right forum post or info about this? I don't mind reading :)

Once again thanks for helping a noob in the right way!
Love this hobby :)))

How far are you looking to go that you want to the 5db antenna for - I flew out to 2.5km on the standard Taranis antenna without any RSSI warning (but I had to turn as lipo didn't have enough left !)

The x8r can handle more channels 16, and also has a dedicated RSSI port, and I think you can connect the "new" telemetry sensors to it.

Reason I ask is that I *think*, but not sure that if you lose the module then you don't get the telemetry.  I'm not 100% sure because I haven't tried it, but the telemetry date comes form the data port on the back of the module - what connects to the Taranis is just PPM out, 5v and ground... and that's going to the module, it's not reading back.  I my educated guess is you;ll just get probably he normal module beeps.

FrSky has it's own protocol it speaks, so although the APM has that data, you can't simply take this in any form that the Tarnis would understand.  Skyscraper did some work to package up APM data into FrSky format and send it down the wire - but only to decode on the other side for his tracker.  You *probably* could write your own conversion stuff, but you'll need some processor on your plane to rewrite APM stuff into FrSky and send it down... that's not trivial stuff.

openrcforums is the place for many sorts of OpenTX questions, rob.thomson (on this forum) had some input on the Taranis, so will know quite a bit about it.

And some other points to the x8r
- The RX has Smart-Port for Telemetry. Old sensors have to be connected by the hub. Or use the openXSensor.
- X8R has no A1 or A2. Both are fix connected to rssi or RX-VCC. There exist a hardware-mod to use A1...
- If APM supports SBUS, you can connect X8R directly and you have from 9-16 on the plugs. So, fully use of all 16 Channels

When sending with external TX-Module, the telemetry will be received by this module too. As described earlier, the external module is only connected by the cppm. There is no way back for external telemetry - exept you do a HW-Mod. The internal Module is a "common" XJT-TX. It should be possible to access the telemetry-pins... But this is a real hard way, because you then use external sender, but internal telemetry. The hack for this will not be easy. What you can do, is connect a telemetry-Screen to your external module.

My recommendation: Gain some experiance first with standard-taranis (internal module and x8r). You then will see, what you really need and upgrade there. Doing all this add on stuff "only" for a 5dB antenna? You end up with a lot of questions and never ending small projects. If you fly long range, then you will need not only another antenna...

Quote from: nique on April 29, 2014, 09:16:52 AM

- If APM supports SBUS, you can connect X8R directly and you have from 9-16 on the plugs. So, fully use of all 16 Channels

From experience, the APM doesn't support SBUS, but there are plenty of SBUS/PPM converters that will allow you to pair them up. I use the FrSky converter for this very combination.

Chris

Lots of good info.
So to resume external djt module no rssi on screen only beep sounds.
internal tx with d8r-ii plus or x8r i can get onscreen rssi with voice.

I think i will buy the taranis and try it with my d9r-ii plus. Then go from there...
They are always new mods coming out.
I got the 5db antenna because i could not get more then 800m with the stock 2db antenna + djt module + turnigy 9x v2(default firmware) + d8r-ii plus.

APM doesn't support sbus.

MAVBoard Pro 1.5 Telemetry from boltrc looks interesting...
If i wanted voltage on taranis screen would i just need to buy one of these FrSky FAS-40S Smartport Amp Sensor?

Lots of good info here! 

Anyone know how to solve this issue.

I turned off the throttle warning and the switch warning.
This I assumed would stop the press any key to continue, with the hope it would connect quicker while testing my failsafe on osd.

Rather than having the motor spinning trying to reconnect, while I hunt for a button to press whilst holding the model back.

Sure both of those previous messages are disabled,

Now I get a warning that the alarm is disabled "Press a key to skip"
Which completely defeats the purpose of turning off the alarms.

If anyone can figure out what I've done or not done as the case maybe, it will be much appreciated.

Tj

Pretty certain on the first page of model settings, 'page 2', you can....

(a) configure the 'default' switch positions

(b) enable/disable complete switch position check procedure.

Chris

I have the taranis .. I have bound it to two receivers on two different model set ups.. yet if I put power to both planes it connects both to the taranis how is this possible

Quote from: CessnaDave on May 08, 2014, 12:24:24 PM
I have the taranis .. I have bound it to two receivers on two different model set ups.. yet if I put power to both planes it connects both to the taranis how is this possible

Congrats! Well, this is "normal", if you don't use model-match.

I hope, you have some X8R receiver. With them, you can define a RX-number (in Companion on the Configuration Tab of the model, just below the protokol-setting).

Rebind both model and then it works.

Tip: Use Rx-number 1 for the first model, 2 for the second model, and so on.

good luck

hey nique  no I only have the v8fr11 so I gues it wont work with them

Quote from: CessnaDave on May 08, 2014, 01:25:17 PM
hey nique  no I only have the v8fr11 so I gues it wont work with them

I'm not shure about these guys. Do you bind in D8 mode? Then you have no model match. If they support D16 mode, try it.

tried it..  they only bind in D8 not D16.. cheers for your help tho

dave

Has anyone added a 5dbi antenna to their Taranis?

I'm not comfortable doing the soldering needed to mod mine. I looked at BoltRC who now sell a replacement back board with the soldering already done. Once you add on postage though it would be cheaper for me to buy a DJT module and add the 5dbi antenna to that.

Had anyone done this or similar with their radio?

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I nodded mine.

Its actually a really easy solder job! 

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Quote from: rob.thomson on May 13, 2014, 01:09:30 AM
I nodded mine.

Its actually a really easy solder job! 

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You haven't seen my soldering :-) I've looked at a video on YouTube of someone doing it and it looks very intricate and plenty of potential for me to screw up my radio :-\

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Lol. 

Hardest part is stripping the wire on the new antenna!

FYI.  The stock antenna has taken me well beyond 1.5km.   Not really sure one 'needs' the higher db antenna.

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Quote from: rob.thomson on May 13, 2014, 10:05:57 AM
Lol. 

Hardest part is stripping the wire on the new antenna!

FYI.  The stock antenna has taken me well beyond 1.5km.   Not really sure one 'needs' the higher db antenna.

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I've spotted a route that would be really cool to do between Barbury Castle (an Iron Age hill fort) and a white horse (Hackpen Hill). They're about 1.5 miles apart which would exceed the range of the stock antenna.

I haven't really pushed my standard setup yet though, now I have fall safe set up I can start to get a bit braver..

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Stock antenna has taken me to 2.5km - with no RSSI warnings (though I should point out I was using the 40cm antenna extensions on the rx so I could have these way out of the way of anything else - and have the sleeve dipoles on)

Could have gone further... not sure how much, as I was running out of lipo and bravery.  I'm not seeing a need to go higher gain at the moment though.

I've set my radio to read out the rssi values at 46 and below. Trouble is once I hear it start I instantly panic even though from what I've read I can probably go much further before having any issues (38 I believe is game over, starting shopping for a new plane).

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Something to consider - and I have had great success with.

Trim your model on fail-safe to cut the power and initiate a slow turn - in the direction that exposes the antenna with the lease amount of 'plane' in the way.

Normally if you loose rf, this turn and antenna exposing gives you a bit of grace time allowing you to cream back toward yourself.

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Good to see the frsky L9R  long range receiver has finally surfaced....   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjEbqlf1g-g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjEbqlf1g-g)

Will be interested to see the reviews.

Yeah I was interested in this LR receiver, might be what I need as second system for short range stuff. DragonLink receivers are bloody huge and not suitable for small 250s or even small wings.

I assume they are just extra sensitive? and not being transceivers for telemetry probably helps.

Anyone know if the stock on EFPV of the Taranis is the latest Rev B?

They have the improved sliders