Frsky Taranis Thread

[Coyote]

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



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 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

Part 2

FrSky Taranis Review (part 2) the teardown

Battery Options

Battery options for the FrSky Taranis RC transmitter

Taranis General Setting Overview

FrSky TARANIS general settings set in the TX in more detail


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

OpenTX Sound Demonstration



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

[keukpa]

Not read any of this yet....

But just wanted to say....

"I'm GETTING ONE!" :D

[Dizzy]

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

dizzy :)

[FPVSteve]

ffs, more money

[Flyn]

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

[Asomaro]

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!

[CurryKitten]

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

[Drone 5]

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

[simondale]

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 :-)

[DaveyLC]

Is there a preorder yet Simon?

[Zeeflyboy]

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.

[FPVSteve]

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).

[Zeeflyboy]

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

[Coyote]

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

Does anyone have any release information yet ?

[skyscraper]

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

regards
Andy