Refresh gear

[Sgt Bigglesworth]

Time has arrived to refresh my gear.
I've always flown fixed wing Fpv and always used Scherrer uhf for the rc, RMRC gear for video and Eagletree Vector for odd.
However time to try something new (not even sure if Thomas Scherrer is making his UHF gear any more.
So into uncharted territory for me. I'm thinking TBS Crossfire, a micro controller and Range Video Eagle 1.3 for the video.
So here's the daft question- what transmitters will the TBS crossfire fit into?
I don't need anything complicated. I'm used to a traditional tranny with trims switches etc.
Anyone any ideas?

[Coyote]

I've always used the Crossfire exernally ( mounted on a JR module ) so couldnt say but if I was to refresh mine, I wouldn't use it with a Taranis again, the buzzing through the speakers really gets on my nerves.

[Sgt Bigglesworth]

Thanks Coyote. I've gone for the TBS Crossfire and I managed to find a new Taranis X9D. This is the older version which has a nimh battery and charger. I wanted this version as I didn't want to be continually pulling the battery connector in and out of the radio's pcb just to charge it.
I'm now thinking about which fight controller to use. I've used Eagletree Vectors in the past. Quite complex though. I've looked at some fixed wing FCs and they all seem to need soldering pins or wires on to them. The planes I use all have a current draw on through the esc of 40+ amps. All the FCs I've seen can't handle that current (unless there's some external current sensor).

[Coyote]

The Vector is certainly capable, the Matek FC boards are very popular if you want a more in depth experiance through iNav or Ardupilot etc.

The MyFlyDream Autopilot is also very good, plug n play, most have an external current sensor though apart from the Matek

[Sgt Bigglesworth]

Have set most things up now. New Taranis radio transmitter and TBS Crossfire (external module and diversity receiver).
I'm using Eagletree Vector on a traditional fixed wing.
I've tried every way I can to set up the throttle trim failsafe for RTH. However in the receiver analysis wizard it still comes back - less than 5% difference between fs and normal throttle setting.
I've tried setting up a new model on the Taranis and going through the rx analysis wizard again but no progress.
Any thoughts anyone?

[Sgt Bigglesworth]

Think I have it sorted. On model set up there's a trim option that gives the trim travel only at the bottom end. When I set failsafe with this box ticked and then went through the analysis wizard- hey presto - it works. Also solved my servo chatter problem. It was the rough power from the esc. I put a voltage smoother board in series with this power line - no chatter. I'm quite chuffed with myself!

[Coyote]

Nice one well done :)