RadioMaster TX16S Setting Up Your TX for a Quadcopter
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- In this tutorial video I go through the process of setting up a quadcopter with flight modes and switch sounds on your TX16S in OpenTX Companion and on the radio. This may not be exactly the same set up you want but I think it is a good starting point. Remember this is on the radio side of the set up you still need to go through the Betaflight settings.
I purchased my TX16S from the Flying Robot Co in Cape Town. This is not an affiliate link but I want to share where you can get yourself a RadioMaster TX16S in South Africa.
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Thanks for watching.
Happy Flying.
/ billclark
With everyone in the world making videos, its refreshing to find someone who is obviously knowledgeable in the subject and can speak in plain language without stuttering and filling up space with "like" and "you know" etc. Very well done. I waiting for my RadioMaster TX16S to show up and can't wait to use this video to setup my Green Hornet quad. Nicely done, thank you. BTW: I'm a long time Spektrum user so this is a new game for me. You have made it much more painless.
Thanks Bill for the video. Yes, its from last year but I am about to program my Blade Chroma BNF on both my OpenTX and EdgeTX TX16S. This video helped a lot despite my quad isn't as advanced. Only 2 flight modes and a return to home. Have a dial to tilt the gopro camera. I can take a look at my Spektrum DX9 to see what channels are used for. Thanks !
Well done pal, this video is really gonna help me get going with my TX16s, which arrived today. Should be in the air first thing in the morning. Thanks.
Hi Bill, i wish i seen this vid weeks ag its awesome! thanx for sharing.. God bless from outback sth aussie.much love n take care.
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Fantastic video and a great idea to show how to do this first on TXCompanion,and then on a radio - extremely well done - helped me a huge amount.
What would also be good for a follow up video, would be to take this setup and show how it works in Betaflight such that folk can get a visual on how the Tx commands translate in Betaflight - mode setups, switch activations etc.....just a thought!
It is a great thought! I have set up flight controllers before using Betaflight and your timing is impeccable as I am going to set up a new Mamba AIO FC for my Diatone Tina Whoop so will film the process for my channel. So watch this space!
Thank you so much, I have never done it your way I don't know why it looks so much easier, awesome video thank you once again.
Great video Bill. I'm a quad newb and this helped immensely.
Glad to hear my video helped you good luck with your entry in to this fantastic hobby.
Brother just disarmed and armed caused me so many problems.....:) I dont know what I did when you said that that the blady thing deleted everything
Yes it turns on and looks normal
very clear and professional. just a quick question here, I don't understand why do we need the "mixes" tab, what are this "mixes" all about? thank you for sharing this great step by step demonstration TX16s 101 :)
Thanks. The mixes allow us to control two functions with one input. A good example of this is aileron rudder mixing. Some planes only roll when applying aileron so do not turn and need rudder to initiate the turn. I can fly by synchronising both rudder and ailerons but we can with our OpenTX computerised radio set up a mix so when we roll aileron right the rudder also moves right a small amount. We can also use mixes for flaperons where we use our ailerons as flaps as well and only mixing will achieve this. I hope that explains the need for the mixes tab.
Happy New Year to you.
@@the-happy-RC-flyer Wow, that's a great explanation also the first one to answer my question in 2021! I guess you must have done a lot of fixed wing flights and had a good time with them. Thanks again for the help and Happy new year to you and let's enjoy the flying! :P
Great vid. @19:04 you put SD- to override CH7 (flip) with parameters 100 ON. Can you please explain what that did.
For turtle mode to work the flight controller needs to receive 100 on -100 off this overrides the channel to 100.
Hey Bill, very good tutorial on setting up a quad. I have a question for you. You were able to also setup your sounds and choose a picture for the model. Where on the computer do you have to have the memory card contents to be able to do this.
Hi Blake, you can put the SDCard contents in any folder on your computer but you need to tell OpenTX Companion where the folder is. Open OpenTX Companion click Settings, click Settings option and go down to SD Structure path and select the folder you have placed your SDCard contents in. You will know hear the sounds in Companion when you simulate your radio.
@@the-happy-RC-flyer Thank you Bill. Everything works like a charm now. The tutorial is much easier than going into the radio and setting things up....
Love your videos. I am following along to set up a quad copter. You clicked on "recent files" and came up with a list. When I click, there is no list. What am I missing?
Jerry if you are referring to when I open OpenTX Companion and I have files there it is because I have previously backed up and saved my Radio and model settings. If your radio Is new you should attach it to your computer and launch OpenTX Companion and back up your radio and model settings before you set up your models.
Bill, I've been following this video to setup a quad but at 18:46 in the video you set up a over ride for turtle mode you say is on SF 7 BUT you have SF 7 setup for the timer reset and turtle is on SF 8. Is that just an error you made in the video or am I not understanding??
Hi Blake, you are correct it should be the channel which is used for the turtle mode. I have checked the video and the programming is correct I think you are getting muddled up with the Special Function numbers they do not need to match the channels. I hope that clarifies.
You have any idea how long I've been searching for a video that shows a complete model setup in one video? Thanks Bill tremendous help well done. Only thing I'm confused about is the turtle mode. I know you've got horizon angle and acro for flight modes but what is the turtle mode due? Thanks again
Turtle Mode allows just two of the motors to operate when you operate a switch so when your quad crashes and no motors or props broken you can flip your quad copter over in any direction and hopefully take off. You need to be very careful with this mode or you could destroy your ESC. I have decided not to use it on my whoops for that reason but that is purely a personal choice. I wanted to give a complete set up in my video. I am pleased to hear my video helped you.
Thank u for the great video.
If i choose play track, i do not have any tracks in tx companion? Where can you aquirre these tracks and image ?
Thanks in advance.
You need to place your SDCard Contents on your computer and then point Companion to the folder. I will make a video to explain the procedure.
@@the-happy-RC-flyer That is very helpfull. Thanks
Hello great video! Its good you get to the point and don't waffle on about nothing.
Quick question In special functions under parameters I dont have the sounds listed in the drop down like you have. How do I get these? Thanks
HI Michael, if the sounds are not there I made them myself here is the link to my video showing you how:
ua-cam.com/video/aO3wYejJs00/v-deo.html
@@the-happy-RC-flyer Thanks very much!!
So if you create a model in companion for a radiomaster 16ts, can you duplicate this model setup to a second radiomaster 16ts, so can you share model files to identical radios, just wondered save time re programming everthing twice, another great video Bill
Gary yes you can a video to do this is in my schedule. You will need to use OpenTX Companion to do this. Basically you would back up the donor radio in Companion and save it keeping it open on your computer. Then plug in the receiving radio and download its settings and models and then copy the model over to the new radio and then restore the radio settings and models. You could also make a backup of the donor radio delete all but the one you want to transfer and then save. You could then email the back up to a friend and they could add the model to their radio. You of cause must not restore the donor back up to the new radio as it will delete all its models and change the radio settings. One thing you must keep in mind is thoroughly check the model before flying to make sure the model does not arm only when it is meant to!
Bill, during the setup in MIXES, do you need to change multiplex to REPLACE, instead of ADD? Regards
I leave this option as default Add.
@@the-happy-RC-flyer Thks
Do I need to have the transmitter connected to the computer while setting this up?
Hi Chris, no you can set up your model on your radio.
Hi Bill, thanks for the informative video, I followed along and most of it worked, but I did run into a few issues and I was hoping you could help me with them. One thing that I can’t figure out is for some reason my TX16s is only allowing me to use 8 channels, and when in open TX companion where you choose what ever switches you want to use, it only allows me to use the 4 switches on top of the radio or the 6 position switches that light up. Also I’m only getting angle and Acro mode no horizon, and I checked my open tx inputs and they are exactly like yours. Can you please give some sort of feed back on what I may have done wrong, and why I only have 8 channels to occupy. Thanks very much.
We my need to sort this out via email. You are saying your TX16S is only letting you use 8 Channels so 4 primary channels and 4 AUX channels. Are you saying you set up a 9th channel (AUX 5) in Betaflight) and you do not see it actuating in Betaflight? How many channels does your receiver have and which receiver is it? Please email me at triplemadventures@gmail.com.
Morning Bill: i went through this video and successfully set up a quad. Then I plugged in my radio after turning it on clicked the write models to radio button and my sd card open tx disappeared and would not write. I think i have screwed up my transmitter beyond belief. I did downloa$ your copy of the hyperlink you sent me. If i could only get back to where it was when i just got it i would be thrilled. No idea what i should do now. :-(( J
Is your radio turning on? If so what error comes up?
Hi Bill,
Got a question. I just got this radiomaster tx16s and am trying to set up for an old quad. The quad is about 4 years old and it's called the JJRC JJ1000 quad. I was able to copy all the steps you gave in this video in regards to setting up the model. I can get it to bind using the V2x2 protocol. But the problem I am having is with the horizon, angle and acro modes. I have them all in companion, as well as the radio. But when I switch between these modes there appears to be no difference in the way the quad flies. In other words it doesn't matter which mode I am in (horizon, angle and acro) the quad flies like it is in the acro mode. I need to be able to access slower modes to be able to control the quad the way I fly.
Any thoughts??
I do not think you will get the flight modes working because when I check the V2x2 protocol it does not support the modes. You can see below which channel operates what function.
V2X2 - 5
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9 CH10 CH11
A E T R FLIP LIGHT PICTURE VIDEO HEADLESS MAG_CAL_X MAG_CAL_Y
On my Syma X5C-1 I could set up rates.
Please take a look at this website:
github.com/pascallanger/DIY-Multiprotocol-TX-Module/blob/master/Protocols_Details.md#Symax---10
@@the-happy-RC-flyer I believe I can do what I need to do in the inputs. I was able to add a horizon an angle as well as a acro. Basically I just adjusted down from 100% down to 80 and then 60. if it works I'll get three different flight modes to work with. Then I'll adjust either way from that point on. Will give it a try in the morning and see if it works. Thanks for your help.
@@JH-zc8xe You can change the rates by adjusting the mixes which will make your quad easier to fly but not get true Horizon or Angle mode which is controlled by your FC. Please let me know how you get on.
@@the-happy-RC-flyer I was able to get variable rates by using the inputs. I've got three different modes under each of the aileron rudder and elevator by using inputs (100%, 80%, 60%). And it seems to be working okay. I left the mixes at 100%. I just need to figure out how to operate the lights, meaning turning them on and off. But I'm not quite sure of what channel to use for that as well as which switch identifies lights.
@@JH-zc8xe I am pleased you are getting the results you wanted.
Thank you for the video. Would be great if you could share the otx file of this configuration!
Andi, I am a little hesitant to share model files it’s better to program the radio yourself you will learn more going through the process and for a quad copter you still need to set up Betaflight so understanding the relationship between channels and AUX channels etc is important. Which I think you would learn better by setting the model up stage by stage on your radio.
@@the-happy-RC-flyer yeah, you’re right!
Hi, i don`t have any parameters to choose in the the special function tab... the tracks are not listed... thank you
Elik, if all the sounds are missing there is a problem with your SDCard contents and you need to compile the contents again. If some are missing this could be that I made custom sounds for my radio. You should have armed it is a standard sound if not download the SDCard contents and copy to your radios SDCard.
@@the-happy-RC-flyer I check in the SDCard and the files are there, i guess i need to do the process while the RX is connected to the computer?
@@elikjacobson7544 sorry you mean when you are using OpenTX Companion? Your SDCard contents need to be on your computers hard drive. You need to edit your radio profile and point OpenTX Companion to the folder go to SD Structure path and select the folder. You will now hear the sounds when you simulate your radio.
Is there a video you can recommend for a BEGINNER, how to setup up Radiomaster with quad?
This one should help you.
@@the-happy-RC-flyer
This one is a little to advance for my i need one for beginner just getting into this hobby. This video is good but i need to come back and watch it after i have advanced and get to a level to understand what is being said. I need toget familiar with language and everything else.
@@soilnatureherbanfarmer7562 You will need to do everything in my video to get your quad in the air. The basics are 4 channels roll, pitch, yaw and throttle. Then you will need a armed / disarm switch plus a modes switch for Acro, Angle and Horizon. This is the basics for your radio then there is Betaflight to navigate. I would suggest you first set up your TX to use with a flight simulator where if you make a mistake it is not a problem. Curry Kitten has a free quad simulator you could try search for him in UA-cam. Next option is to find a RC club near you where quads are flown normally there will be someone who would be willing to help a newcomer to the hobby.
@@the-happy-RC-flyer
Thank you. Yes i really need to get familiar with the words. Those step apply for a RTF? I dont want to change factory setting.
@@soilnatureherbanfarmer7562 Yes, this is a basic set up for any quad.
Says welcome to open tx, says throttle warning ,then goes normal menu screen with open tx in the left top corner, shows timer, pic of model.
Ok then that's great. Are you having any other problems?
I’m totally new on this, How do I check my channel mapping?
Click SYS button, go to Radio Set Up and scroll to the bottom you can then find your Default channel order.
Hi thanks for the video , when i press the MDL button i just get the tool menu up the radio is brand new ? any help please would be appreciated. Thanks
The MDL button should, from the opening screen on radio start up, bring up the MODEL SETUP options. What comes up on the screen is there a model showing? If not hold down the enter button, the scroll roller, and set up a basic model. Then you should see the menu on pressing the MDL button. It just sounds like there are no models on the radio, it’s just a “educated guess!” because I have never deleted all the models on a OpenTX radio.
I followed your video through the companion software my model comes up but can not get into the model set up I’ve long pressed it and everything takes me into tools I think I have a faulty radio. My quad come today I was eager to fly it ,
Thanks for your time
@@djkennedy5452 you are very welcome. Please try this back up your radio and model settings in Companion then flash the latest firmware on to the radio 2.3.11 I am sure it is a firmware problem and not a physical problem doing the firmware update will show us were the problem lies.
I’ve just did the firmware update again to 2.3.11 and updated sd card to the right firmware version still the same , ☹️ just my luck mate
TAER or RETA?
Since filming this video I have changed over all my radios to AETR because this matches up with Betaflight. You can use whichever one your radio was set to when you purchased it but you will need to change the mapping in Betaflight.
When copying models to the radio if the computer and transmitter don't match it will overwrite everything on the radio go ahead ask me how i know.
Robert where you using OpenTX Companion?
Yes but didn't realize i hadn't backed up my models for awhile. Only lost a few and It sucks but being new to open tx i could use the practice. Thanks for the videos 5hey have helped a lot
Just spent 2 hours doing that and now my brand new TX16SE says welcome to open tx then says throttle warning followed by a black screen and a red power light!
Les that’s not good nothing you did in openTX should cause that it sounds like your radio has bricked. When you try to restart the radio what happens the same thing? Silly question is the radio’s battery charged? I have never let mine get flat so I am not sure what happens.
@@the-happy-RC-flyer Hi Bill, thanks for the quick reply, no the battery was only charged just prior to this and the same happens on every attempt to start.
@@lessmith8906 I think your radio is "bricked" You need to flash the latest firmware 2.3.11. to your radio.
One thing you could try is take out the battery and plug it back in and see if the radio boots up ok, try this before you re flash the firmware.
OpenTX Firmware Update:
From Radio's SDCard
1 Download latest firmware downloads.multi-module.org/
2 Radio powered OFF
3 Take out SDCard from radio and place above file in folder Firmware
4 Place SDCard back in radio.
Important Step:
5 Power up radio in Bootloader Mode
To do this hold both your horizontal trim tabs in towards the center of your radio keep them held and power on your radio. You should now see OpenTX Bootloader screen. If not try again you need to make sure the trim tabs are inwards.
6 Highlight Write Firmware and push enter.
7 Select the file you just placed on your SDcard and push enter.
Let the firmware write, your radio should turn off, turn on and you should be ok.
Please let me know how you get on.
@@the-happy-RC-flyer Hi Bill, It's a lot better than it was at least the black screen has gone! The trouble now is if I try to write the settings we produced in Open TX Companion
it tells me it is "unable to find the radio SD card", yet the SD card seems perfectly in my PC. I also have a problem that as I'm still in the process of building my first
model I don't have anything to try it on.
Anyway, I appreciate your trying to help as it clearly wasn't anything to do with your setup.
@@lessmith8906 have you got the correct SDCard contents for the version of OpenTX on your radio? Just to clarify is it your radio that cannot see the SDCard? If so format your SDCard and copy SDCard contents to it again it sounds like the card is corrupted. The format should be FAT32.