best option for dsmx on taranis?

[JustPlaneChris]

Originally Posted by JWeber

Can you do a write up or is it just ridiculously hard?

You beat me to asking that! I've already started looking up the AVR programmer and what that entails. It can't be any harder than programming a multiwii flight controller with Arduino, can it? (remember those???)

Right now I've got a Taranis with the hack module, and a Futaba T6J to fly my XK K110 heli. I'd love to combine it all in one, probably one of the new Taranis QX7 versions.

[kpod]

Originally Posted by JWeber

Can you do a write up or is it just ridiculously hard?

I've compiled code and flashed esc chips before and it's not hard unless you have to solder or attach to the chip to flash it. Does the multiprotocol module have a port to plug into to flash?

[JWeber]

This one actually says S-FHSS in the description

http://www.banggood.com/CC2500-NRF24...p-1116892.html

But the form factor looks wrong.

[JustPlaneChris]

The photos are of the Futaba-style module. JR is available, but out of stock.

[JWeber]

I missed that. It does say that the FrSky version is in stock. Now I'm more confused because I always thought that FrSky was equivalent to JR.

If that one would work, then I think I'm going to order one today and get it in a month.

[JustPlaneChris]

The JR-style is what the Taranis uses. Not sure what the FrSky one would be?

[ridge-runner]

Originally Posted by JWeber

Can you do a write up or is it just ridiculously hard?

I was thinking of doing just that, but realistically I won't ever find time (I need to release my TaraniJuke freeware first - its been on my to-do list for a couple years now - lol).

That said, this YouTube was very helpful:

Updating BangGood 4in1 multi protocol tx module firmware frsky taranis turnigy 9xr pro (16 min 53 sec)

And here's the "horse's mouth" Github page:
DIY-Multiprotocol-TX-Module (GitHub)

Also check the (long) RCGroups forum thread:
DIY Multiprotocol TX Module (RCGroups)

About the AVR programmer
Here's a link to the AVR programmer that I used: USBtinyISP AVR ISP Programmer Bootloader USB Download Interface. With this one, you need to remove the jumper because the MM CPU is 3.3V and if you leave the jumper on, it will fry the module (the jumper tells the programmer to supply 5V to the card being programmed). Thus, when programming the MM using this card, the MM needs to be powered up separately (I used the Taranis as a power supply with the MM plugged in and the active model set to use PPM mode for the external RF module). When ready to program the red LED on the MM should be blinking (and it goes steady while being programmed - and its also steady when the Taranis is actively using it in serial mode).

The MM comes with six holes pre-drilled to receive a 2X3 header which you need to solder on in order to plug in the 6-wire programming cable. So your shopping list should include some header pins.

Note that I used the Arduino IDE to do the MM code editing and compiling, but used AVRDUDE.exe directly to program the .HEX file (Intel format) into the MM. (For some reason I couldn't get the Arduino IDE to do burn the firmware without verification errors.)

Regarding the linked (USBtinyISP) AVR programmer - this is a pretty common device and you can very likely find one available much closer than China! (Google: "USBtiny 3.3V target") Adafruit has a kit you can build yourself (which I also ordered but ended up not needing), or I'm sure you can find one on Amazon or fleabay. Note that the programmer I used was a "USBtinyISP" but there are other programmers that will also supposedly work - e.g. "USBASP" (the guy in the linked video uses this one). Just make sure that the one you use works for 3.3V target devices.

It sounds as though some of you may already have all the necessary ingredients!

[JWeber]

Got mine in yesterday, but BG sent the wrong AVR programmer. The one they sent is only 5v. Ack. Just ordered one from Amazon Prime. Should be here by Friday.

[kd123]

Originally Posted by kpod

I'm thinking about picking up the Blade 130S bnf. I've looked at the different options to use the taranis with it and I'm a little unsure about what will work best. Is the orange module the best way to go or one of the hacks?

Did anyone ever actually fly the 130s with the taranis or the q x7 using the banggood multi protocol module.

I already have the module. It's soldered for serial and seems to be working. I want to pick up at 130s, but I need to know for sure that I can fly it with my q x7.

If anyone has made it work, do you have an eepe file or at least some screen shots of how you set it all up?

Thanks!

[jarhart]

I don't have a 130s but I've flown other Blade micros with the Taranis and the banggood module. It works just as well as a Spektrum TX, but a lot more flexible since it's OpenTX.

[kpod]

Originally Posted by kd123

Did anyone ever actually fly the 130s with the taranis or the q x7 using the banggood multi protocol module.

I already have the module. It's soldered for serial and seems to be working. I want to pick up at 130s, but I need to know for sure that I can fly it with my q x7.

If anyone has made it work, do you have an eepe file or at least some screen shots of how you set it all up?

Thanks!

I just did. I got the 130s with rtf controller which sucked horribly. I upgraded my taranis to the m9 gimbals and the multi module last weekend and finally got it bound to the 130s in dsmx 11ms 7 channel mode with everything working. I had to update companion to 2.2, check multi module, and flash new firmware. My multi module came already soldered so I just put it in set up everything and now it's flying.

[smiler.se]

I built a hack module using the radio module from a cheap dx5e from ebay. I mostly did this to get proper model match functionality back.

[kd123]

Originally Posted by kpod

I just did. I got the 130s with rtf controller which sucked horribly. I upgraded my taranis to the m9 gimbals and the multi module last weekend and finally got it bound to the 130s in dsmx 11ms 7 channel mode with everything working. I had to update companion to 2.2, check multi module, and flash new firmware. My multi module came already soldered so I just put it in set up everything and now it's flying.

When you say that you had to flash new firmware, do you mean you flashed the new firmware to your transmitter or to your module? Updating the firmware on the module looks complicated for a non-tech newbie like me. But I'm willing to tackle it if it means I can fly a 130s with the taranis q x7.

[kpod]

Originally Posted by kd123

When you say that you had to flash new firmware, do you mean you flashed the new firmware to your transmitter or to your module? Updating the firmware on the module looks complicated for a non-tech newbie like me. But I'm willing to tackle it if it means I can fly a 130s with the taranis q x7.

Flashing new firmware with multi module checked was for the taranis using opentx2.2 companion.

[kd123]

I bought the Blade 130s today and successfully bound it to my Taranis qx7 with the banggood 4 in 1.

However, I clearly did not program the radio right for the 130 because the controls did not work at all. At first, I had no movement. Then, a minute or so after binding, throttle spooled up and the heli took off across the kitchen floor before I could catch it and disconnect the battery. Lost a linkage rod and small cut on hand was only damage. But man! scary!

So... does anyone have a .bin or .eepe file of your setup for the Blade 130s? Or any advice on setup/programming in the radio? I followed the basic guidelines listed in parts 1, 2, and 3 here(http://open-txu.org/home/special-interests/helicopter/), only tweeking some of the specific numbers to my liking. No Good for the 130s!

Any help greatly appreciated!

[kpod]

Originally Posted by kd123

I bought the Blade 130s today and successfully bound it to my Taranis qx7 with the banggood 4 in 1.

However, I clearly did not program the radio right for the 130 because the controls did not work at all. At first, I had no movement. Then, a minute or so after binding, throttle spooled up and the heli took off across the kitchen floor before I could catch it and disconnect the battery. Lost a linkage rod and small cut on hand was only damage. But man! scary!

So... does anyone have a .bin or .eepe file of your setup for the Blade 130s? Or any advice on setup/programming in the radio? I followed the basic guidelines listed in parts 1, 2, and 3 here(http://open-txu.org/home/special-interests/helicopter/), only tweeking some of the specific numbers to my liking. No Good for the 130s!

Any help greatly appreciated!

I used a file that P.I.Engineer posted here and then made changes to it to put things on the switches that I wanted. It's only got 1 throttle curve which is all I want with the 130s and that's the max.

https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=711536

[ursus69]

Hi guys!
I made a hack module with a dx5e module.. and without the R2.
I use a Taranis Plus 2.2.1 version, external module dsm2 dsmx CH1-6

But, I'm not able to bind with my inductrix and my 200qx....

Any ideas?
Thanks a lot!

[Old Swashplate]

FWIW I thought about doing the same thing. Ended up deciding I didn't want to cannibalize my Spektrum radio so I ordered this from Rick @ Radiocontronics: https://radiocontronics.com/products...=8405233631287. It's a little pricey but it can be ordered with or without the case and it can be ordered with or without a Spektrum module installed. Also has a basic antenna included if ordered with the module installed. I ordered one w/o the case and it dropped right into my X9E and connected to my Fusion 270 instantly after putting both the RX and TX in bind mode. While I enjoy tinkering with electronics this was just easier and faster for me.

[ursus69]

Originally Posted by ursus69

Hi guys!
I made a hack module with a dx5e module.. and without the R2.
I use a Taranis Plus 2.2.1 version, external module dsm2 dsmx CH1-6

But, I'm not able to bind with my inductrix and my 200qx....

Any ideas?
Thanks a lot!

I reviewed my dx6i transmitter module, and the rf module is a dx6i_E module....
I can't bind with my inductrix...
The dx6i_e module is compatible??
Thanks!