Add ELRS & CrossFire To FrSky Tandem X18 / X20 (Ethos Radio's)

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  • @DutchRC
    @DutchRC  Рік тому +6

    Not hard (once you know how to :P)
    Ethos community (scripts)
    github.com/FrSkyRC/ETHOS-Feedback-Community
    The Happymodel ERLS module I used:
    www.happymodel.cn/index.php/2021/08/26/happymodel-2-4g-expresslrs-es24tx-slim-pro-tx-module-for-x-lite-tango2/
    The Radiomaster ELRS module I used:
    www.radiomasterrc.com/products/ranger-2-4ghz-elrs-module

    • @captaindronieversefpv
      @captaindronieversefpv Рік тому

      Hi sir i wanna ask something . How the Ranger Modul(the big one) Radiomaster can sit in there ? the pin holes of this radio is from the bottom.

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому

      @@captaindronieversefpv ehm well.. I actually had no trouble fitting it, apart from the radio's handle being in the way..

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому

      @@captaindronieversefpvin case you're wondering: I did not have to modify the radio or module

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations Рік тому +4

    BTW, that Radiomaster module gets to almost 2W! There's an easy mod you can do (which I don't remember details right now).

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому +2

      Wauw! :D I did NOT know that :) I don't think I'll need more then 1W but it's good to know the module has power in reserve :) (that's what it looks like as well :P )

  • @tommonton1458
    @tommonton1458 Рік тому +3

    Hi Roland... it's been a while.
    I hadn't seen a review of the newer radiomaster boxer yet. We had a discussion a while back on how crossfire had a tendency to interfere with audio when running above 25mw. The good news being that I am no longer experiencing this with this new boxer radio.
    It's a more simple box that lacks only in the luster of a big bright color display but ironically this has become my daily driver now. Simple and to the point.

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому +2

      Halloa Tom :)
      it HAS been a while yes! Same here.. I haven't watched reviews for the radio but it does seem like a good cost-effective option! :D It's a bit like the TBS Mambo I think.. No thrills.. just what you need :)

  • @star-lord2014
    @star-lord2014 Рік тому +4

    your how-to video's are the definetion of CLEAR 🤩

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому

      😮😮😮
      thanks man! Highly appreciated :)

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations Рік тому +2

    Pretty interesting indeed! Thanks for the tutorial, dude! 😊
    Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому +1

      Thanks as always bro!
      What do you think.. do I need to also make this video about adding Crossfire (same steps) ? :$
      Cheers and have a good week!

    • @MCsCreations
      @MCsCreations Рік тому

      @DutchRC I don't think so, it's basically the same. Right? Just copy the script and it's there, so... But if you feel like, sure, why not. 😊

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому +1

      @@MCsCreations It would indeed be 100% the same process :P

  • @anthonysmith6825
    @anthonysmith6825 10 місяців тому +2

    If you are careful you can actually flip that handle over because i had the same issue with the Ranger module

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  10 місяців тому

      Thanks! I personally don't use the 5.8Ghz setup though a handle is handy without that as well :)

    • @anthonysmith6825
      @anthonysmith6825 10 місяців тому

      @DutchRC didn't know it was 5.8 I thought it only had 900 and 2.4 lol

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  10 місяців тому

      @@anthonysmith6825OMG.. sorry.. was somewhere else with my mind :P sooo yeah.. the "internal" 900mhz antenna is in the handle.. ahum :P

    • @eagleeyefpv7921
      @eagleeyefpv7921 6 місяців тому

      This is a great idea! I've got to try this. I ended up taking it off and stuffed an immortal T inside to replace it.

  • @Boebe1
    @Boebe1 Місяць тому

    Hi, nice video. I’m struggling to get the Happy module in my X20S. Trying for hours now but still no luck. I also have the 4in1 module and don’t experience any difficulties putting it in the extension bay. Any tips and tricks to get the Happy module module in place?

  • @r7_guy941
    @r7_guy941 11 днів тому

    Hi, thanks for the video. If I connect a crossfire Tx module , will the X20 speak CRSF with the module or PWM ?

  • @maelradec6766
    @maelradec6766 Рік тому +3

    Tandem X18 is a nice tx

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому +2

      True story! (I also have a red X18SE :$ )

  • @rcrotorfreak
    @rcrotorfreak Рік тому +1

    Hi DutchRc. I just ordered from rcgroup almost brand new x20. I currently have the Ranger with the lcd screen version. Came with two antenna. Do you know if that other antenna that isn't patch like urs fit or I still have to remove the handle? By the way does the radio get the telemetry? Or telemetry doesn't work? Ty for the videos I been watching some of you're video for a while. :)

    • @rcrotorfreak
      @rcrotorfreak Рік тому

      Oh another thing the module come with jr and a nano adaptor. Is nano adaptor the one that will work or i have to buy seperate adaptor? Ty so much

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому

      You will have to remote the handle eighter way :) and I think that non-patch antenne simply is less directional (so less range, but better performance in all directions apart from straight ahead)
      yes.. very nice of RM to include both options! For the X20 radio you will want to use the nano adapter

  • @willpower9144
    @willpower9144 Місяць тому

    The Radiomaste Ranger can be unlocked to go up to 2A output as well.

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Місяць тому

      Would that be allouwed where you live?
      Not that I'm a saint (at all).. just interested

  • @frankhudson3582
    @frankhudson3582 Рік тому +1

    Hi Roland. I'm currently using a RadioMaster Tx16S, and i really want to move to the X20S, but i have been unable to find if ELRS V3.0 is supported. Is there any chance you know the answer to this?

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому +2

      I do :) I run ELRS 3.0 on my X20S and X18SE.. no issues.. basically the ELRS version doesn't matter to the radio

    • @frankhudson3582
      @frankhudson3582 Рік тому

      @DutchRC thanks much for the information! I know the module gets updated, but I didn't know if there might be some code on the radio as well.

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому +1

      @@frankhudson3582 well yes actually: in OpenTX / EdgeTX radio's there is a script needed on the radio to support ELRS.. that has been taken care of by Frsky though, and those scripts rarely needed updates..

  • @its_key
    @its_key 2 місяці тому

    Is taht a handle or an 900mHz antenna? Can I take the handle off of my X18SE?

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  2 місяці тому

      well both really.. It's a handle with an 900mhz antenna in it..

  • @WalterCastillo
    @WalterCastillo Рік тому +1

    I can’t put the crossfire JR nano (x20hd) module on the radio, I already broke 2 pins on the radio :(
    Something is wrong with the my crossfire nano

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому +2

      it IS indeed tricky to get the modules seeted correctly but it can be done (I have a Crossfire nano in my X18SE)..
      that daughterboard (with the pins) in the radio is Easy to replace by the way

    • @WalterCastillo
      @WalterCastillo Рік тому

      @@DutchRC Yes, i know. Ordered it yet)
      Your crossfire nano easy to install on your radio?

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому

      @@WalterCastillo yes easier then the small ELRS one.. But I knew on forehand it's paramount to first get the module seated well and Then push it down..
      But yep.. it's kinda scary as them pins are fragile ;)

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому +1

      it's come to my attention some modules might not fit on all X20's.. Some X20 have a "ridge" around the module bay (?) preventing the module to be propperly seated..
      Can't attest to it myself as it seems my X20's don't have that ridge..
      However: if you run into this problem a fix could be to shave / sand a bit of that ridge away...
      Could that be the cause of your issues?

  • @billysallerlei
    @billysallerlei 11 місяців тому

    I have an X20HD too since a week. On mine there is an rectangle plate at the back of the screen direcxt over these couple of little holes. Is this normal on newer models?

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  11 місяців тому

      I have seen those as well so yes I think that is the latest revision.. there have been several version of the HD radio by now (with revised electronics and for instance different HDMI port-types)

  • @captaindronieversefpv
    @captaindronieversefpv Рік тому

    Hi sir i wanna ask something . How the Ranger Modul(the big one) Radiomaster can sit in there ? the pin holes of this radio is from the bottom.

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому +1

      ​ @captaindronieversefpv ehm well.. I actually had no trouble fitting it, apart from the radio's handle being in the way..

    • @captaindronieversefpv
      @captaindronieversefpv Рік тому

      @@DutchRC ah isee. I just realize that radiomaster ranger modul come with the connector that fit with this radio. Thankyou sir

  • @guillaume1431
    @guillaume1431 Рік тому +1

    Merci, vous m'avez bien aidé 😀

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому

      No worries brother :) glad you liked the video!

  • @MrMSScott
    @MrMSScott 10 місяців тому

    Everything I have seen and read stated that on the Tandem’s that handle you removed was part of a second antenna (diversity?) . Is that incorrect?????

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  10 місяців тому

      That is NOT true.. the handle has the Only internal 900mhz antenna. The radio also has Two 2.4Ghz antenna (in the endges of the screen)..
      So without the handle, you no longer have 900Mhz

    • @MrMSScott
      @MrMSScott 9 місяців тому +1

      Is that "not" what I just said? I own the X20S. This is hands on knowledge is why I said what I said. If I have taken your reply out of context I am sorry. @@DutchRC

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  9 місяців тому

      @@MrMSScott well ok.. if that's what you ment THEN you were correct :D

  • @allen435
    @allen435 Місяць тому

    I ordered the happy model nano for my x18 did my best to follow the tutorial. the receiver is radiomaster er4 I cant get it to bind at all. so frustrating. $60 paper weights. looks like theelrs script is in the radio and running as external rf. the reciever can enter bind mode but that is where everything stops.

    • @allen435
      @allen435 Місяць тому

      Somehow I got it to work. what a pita! I think the last thing i read got it going turning off model match, which to me seems wrong but it did bind after i did that.

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  21 день тому

      Howdy! Sorry for the late reply!
      Good to read you did get it working yourself :) I also don't really understand what could have gone wrong as you don't really need to "bind" with ELRS.. At least I NEVER do..
      If you set the binding Phrase in the transmitter & receiver to the same sequence things should work on startup.

  • @allen435
    @allen435 11 місяців тому

    Hi Thanks Wondering if the happymodel elrs es24tx slim pro will fit on the x18 without having to remove the handle antenna??

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  11 місяців тому

      Not completely sure if it would work when installing the module, but you could re-install the handle when it's in place

    • @allen435
      @allen435 11 місяців тому

      @@DutchRC sounds good thank you!!!!

  • @lukaborland-lye6800
    @lukaborland-lye6800 Рік тому +1

    Hello, do you know if this works for the x10s express

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому

      Good question (and nice radio :) )
      Does the X10 run the same version of Ethos nowdays? If so, I would think it should work (eventhough I can't check.. sorry)

  • @woltervandenberg
    @woltervandenberg Рік тому +1

    Btw, a suit is something you wear.
    It's not Ethos suit but Ethos Suite which is pronounced as sweet.

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому

      Good point! Thanks :)

  • @dominicgarden7901
    @dominicgarden7901 9 місяців тому

    Hello. Tell me, does FrSky Tandem X20 have RC ship and RC car models?

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  9 місяців тому

      I haven't seen ready-made template's for boats in the radio but it can for Sure be used for boats

  • @elvyszyla9604
    @elvyszyla9604 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for your video, compatible with X20Pro please?

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  11 місяців тому

      You're welcome :)
      Surely it is? I do not have the Pro version, but the firmware is generally the same, and the physical module bay is identical to the "normal" X20 (?)

  • @woltervandenberg
    @woltervandenberg Рік тому

    the x20 is not compatible with all nano modules.
    I have a vantac elrs module that fits fine on my x20s, but my Radiomaster Nano ELRS module does not fit on the X20 but it does fit on my X18S just fine.

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому

      that is really weird.. I also have a Radiomaster module on one of my X20's.. I can't imagine Radiomaster uses different mounting systems

    • @woltervandenberg
      @woltervandenberg Рік тому

      @@DutchRC That's because your using the larger Radiomaster module with the adapter. The nano module doesn't fit the x20 and I'm pretty sure the TBS Crossfire nano and the MPM nano module don't fit the X20 either.
      The X20 has a small protruding plastic rim around the module bay that prevents wider nano modules to fit.
      The X18 is completely flat around the module bay and fits all kind off nano modules.

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому

      @@woltervandenberg I have a Crossfire nano in one of my Tandem radio's.. Again: I can not imagine RM uses 1 formfactor for 1 module, and then another formfactor for a 2nd module

    • @woltervandenberg
      @woltervandenberg Рік тому +1

      It has nothing to do with Radiomaster. The coonector is the same. The only thing that's different is the width of the module. The problem lies with the design of the X20. Take a look at the module bay of the X20 and compare it to the X18. They are not the same.
      The module bay of the X18 is flush with the backside of the radio while the module bay on the back of the X20 has a small edge that sticks out of the back.
      My radiomaster Nano module does not fit in my X20 because of that plastic rim and I'm pretty sure the Crossfire nano module does not fit in a X20 directly either.
      I have seen people cut of that piece of plastic at the back to make their modules fit.
      Maybe FrSky changed the design of the backcover on the newer X20 models but my X20 does not fit all nano modules because of that. Only the small formfactor nano modules, like the vantac modules and the irx4 lite will fit because they fit in between the plastic tabs.
      Please check if your Crossfire nano module fits on your x20 because I don't believe it does.
      And please consider editing this video. Your spreading false information and I believe there is already one other person in the comments that was not able to fit a Crossfire nano module on their X20.

  • @andyholland5803
    @andyholland5803 Рік тому

    Can this remote display video from the HDZero 90 fps camera when the camera is on 90 fps mode?

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому

      I don't have that camera, so I can't check.. Maybe the RCgroups topic about this radio is a good place to ask?

  • @nickvledder
    @nickvledder Рік тому

    Great video, very useful! 😊

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому

      Thank you very much! Good to see the video was clear :)

  • @icyphotons
    @icyphotons Рік тому

    Do you know if the modules give full telemetry?

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому +1

      yes they do, but to be honest: I don't usually do much with telemetry.. RSSI does work though

  • @donphobos
    @donphobos Рік тому +1

    Not strictly radio related, just a general wondering. Have you tried open source frames yet? I am totally falling into love with the concept of Open Racer Frame. It is a flat frame, that uses a heavy-duty TPU canopy for protecting the electronics. As it is open source the risk of most of the stores dropping the design is low, so you can get hold of spares.
    ua-cam.com/video/GezBiZt1H9I/v-deo.html
    I have ordered parts for building this, since I am trying to learn to pass gates and don't want to bash up my pristine freestyle build. You can always get some excuse for building a new quad, you know the drill 🙂

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому +1

      Welllll! I actually did a video on the lated TBS Source One which I guess is an open source frame.. It's nice and cheap but I didn't make me fall in love with the concept :O
      Maybe I'll have to try it with a different one ;) On the other hand: frames can be had at a low price and still have a good frame (Rotorama frames usually do that for me)

  • @willpower9144
    @willpower9144 Місяць тому +1

    The software ETHOS Suite is pronounced like "sweet" not "suit". It's a software Sweet, pronounced like a hotel honeymoon suite for example, Pronounced like sweet, as in candy is sweet.

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Місяць тому

      Sweet! :D
      Thanks man.. I appreciate that :)

  • @javieruriel
    @javieruriel Рік тому

    do you know if i can add the dragonlink module?

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому

      I would be surpriced if that wouldn't work.. DL has been around for ages and I've seen it work on all kinds of radio's..
      BUT.. I have never used it myself...

    • @javieruriel
      @javieruriel Рік тому

      @@DutchRC actually I have the module in another radio but in this one I don’t know the pins out signal I mean ppm voltage and ground

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  Рік тому

      @@javieruriel I would have thought the DL modules are allways hooked up to the radio via a "external device" connector (servo plug basically) as allmost all radio's have it (?)

  • @NoonzAirborneRC
    @NoonzAirborneRC 5 місяців тому

    Bra o 👏👏👏👏

    • @DutchRC
      @DutchRC  5 місяців тому

      Thank you very much 😎

  • @pilotimodele4598
    @pilotimodele4598 9 місяців тому +1

    ...😜👍