WolfFPV, you're welcome. I have also made some videos in english and in my native language - german. But all in all i'm reaching more people with the english language. It's not that easy than speaking german, but i hope i could make everything clear and easy to understand.
Hi there from Greece! I love your r9m videos.fhe flex firmware looks very interesting! I have a taranis x-lite and an r9m module.(not lite). I am waiting for an adaptor to arrive so i can fit it. I was told that i should set it as ppm. Do you agree? Maybe because there is not an option for r9m full size in the x-lite firmware. So i guess that this will not work with flex firmware? I would appreciate your info. Thank you!
I'm just doing this now, great tutorial, easy to follow, but I'm confused on the R9M firmware to choose. In the R9MM zip file it has the R9M firmware showing that you write to the module, but on the R9M flex firmware page it shows 180428 "Only firmware update for EU LBT mode" should I be installing that one or sticking with the version in the R9mm zip file ? I'm presuming to use the firmware thats in the R9MM zip file so the two firmware versions match ?
On the FrSky page you find the Flex Firmware on the module and the r9mm (V180926 447kb) i have chosen the sbus firmware. Both containing the Firmeware for the Receiver and the R9M. So yes you can use the files from the FW-Ranger9_Flex_Beta.zip file
Great video! Does the nightly build warning at startup appear every time you switch TX on or only the first time after flashing? If it's every time any way to suppress that warning?
Hi, thank you! The warning appears every time when you switch on your taranis :D but it doesn't bother me. One click on your taranis and the warning disappears.
Do you know if its possible to flash the R9M with flex firmware without a Taranis? Can you use the FrUSB-3 (FUC-3) updater tool you can use on the receivers using s port? This would make it possible for anyone with a ppm out put TX( non Taranis) , to add the R9M module and then change the firmware to get all the benefits of channels higher power, but using EU 868 MHZ.
So am i understand correctly that: - after installing this 2.2.3 Nightly build i will be able to select and use 868Mhz freq? i'm from Russia, so i can use FCC non EU version which is more powerfull BUT!!! we have our cell operators using the same 900 mhz freq. :( the only solution is to downgrade to EU version at 866 Mhz and 200mWtt .. so for me ideal solution will be to use max power but on EU freq, will this be possible? - and another question, will this 2.2.3 going to be released, so i'wont get this annoying warning "nightly releases are not safe to fly"! each time a start TX?
Hi, yes you undestand it right! Update your radio to openTx 2.2.3 and update your R9M and R9 Rx to the latest flex firmware as well. Then you are flexible to use the Frequency (686Mhz,915Mhz) with every output power of 10mw, 100mw, 500mw and 1W. It think it will still take some time until opentx 2.2.3 will be released offically. There will also come a new R9m EU Firmware but that will still take some time, so for now it would be the best option for you to install opentx 2.2.3 and the flex firmwre. I also recommend to set the delay for stage 2 failsafe from 0.4 to 1 second and to set throttle yaw pitch and roll from auto to hold in betaflight to avoid failsafes caused of rssi drops. I also have upgraded my antennas as you can see in my other videos.
Nice video Torban ! 2.2.3 has been released now. How does it work with the R9 EU LBT firmware? The receiver only has the flex modes now in the opentx menu.
@@TorbanDallas No, not anymore. It says has 868/915 with 10/100/500/Auto power output. I have not tested it yet though. Interestingly new flex fw for R9M/MM has hit the frsky website today.
Dave Webb yes i have seen the new flex firmware, but the only change is something with the telemetry. Much more interesting is that i have heard that frsky will release a wireless update procedure.
@@Rasgore4 stop thinking and start doing it correctly ;) The green LED indicates a bound Receiver. And it should turn to red when you switch off your Taranis. I think you did something wrong on the way from the receiver to your flight controller. Maybe you didn't solder it to the right Uart pads. Maybe you didn't set up it correctly on the ports tab in Betaflight or you selected the wrong receiver setting.
@@TorbanDallas Nope thats sadly not it... it worked before even though not the way it should (diconnected for a short time ever 3 seconds or so) so i updated the R9M and the R9 Mini to the latest flex firmware and now i just cant bind the damn thing. I sometimes get the "Telemetry recovered" from the Radio and a few seconds later "Telemtry lost" again and nothing seems to work. So I dont think you can help me with this. Maybe i have a faulty receiver...
Conrad Taggart it gives you the ability to run the flex firmware on your r9m and r9 receiver - and as you can see at the end of the video you can set the output power and the frequency. If you are in the EU it is a big improvement. So you can run more then just 25mw with telemetry. With the non flex firmware and opentx 2.2.2 that isn't possible.
Sorry im new at this maybe u can help please , When I create a new model it doesn’t allow me too chose between kwad airplane etc it just goes directly too the menu again and the model is there do you know why? And the version of the taranis is 2.1.6 and as soon as i turn it on it gives me a warning that says sd card expects firmware 2.2v0018
Well, your issue has nothing to do with the topic in my video, so when you're still on opentx 2.1.6 it's getting time for an update. Also make sure to download the sd card content. To be honest, i just have created a new model once, then i every time have copied this model. That's way easier than creating a new model.
Hi For some reason I have problems with binding R9m to R9mm. R9mm is always in waiting to bind despite the fact that R9m is in binding mode. What could be the reason? Thanks.
Maybe you have mismatching firmware versions on your r9m and r9 receiver, make sure to install the same version on your r9m and r9 receiver. Also make sure to install the right opentx version. If you're using EU-LBT Firmware check the EU Checkbox in companion.
@@Denasdc i always have the super 8 antenna connected to my r9m Module, it even fits into the Transmitter bag, so i avoid powering my module without antenna. Good luck that you didn't fry your module. At which output power was is while flashing?
Hi, any ideas what going on? I did exactly like you, everything looks good but i can't change the power. I have r9m lite and it stack at 100mw. any ideas how to fix it? except that i can't use lua script. When i take discover new sensors, its only finds 2 for me. This happens only for this receiver r9mm with all firmware version. In rxsr Everything works fine. Help me please :)
do you use lua scripts? or anyone here? i have not done this update yet to use flex but have tried all the normal firmwares my problem is everything works in my lua script except for my pids wont load. i was wondering if that is fixed in the flex firmware?
@@TorbanDallas Thx for the quick response. I will be receiving my module and receiver in another week. This video is saved in my watch now folder. Thx again.
@@dmitryn2889 mh maybe it depends on the firmware, on the R9Mini there's a RSSI Output on Channel 16 (Aux12). On my XM+ there's also a RSSI Output on Channel 16. Rssi Channel in Betaflight is set to Aux12. So i always get the RSSI of the Receiver with the stronges signal. But i never know which one is the active receiver and i can't see both Rssi Values the same time. Unfortunately the rssi on the r9mini is scaled wrong, so it doens't show the real value - i hope frsky will fix it on a newer firmware.
Hi, ich hab auch eine deutsche Version zu dem Video gemacht: th-cam.com/video/4ve49qG3woE/w-d-xo.html Wenn du so vorgehst wie im Video, sollte es klappen. Achte darauf, dass du die richtige Firmware flashed und external device auswählst.
Everything clear and easy to understand thank you. I am more a fixed wing flyer but this great to learn R9m ,
which I do have now . Cheer's Croc.
Really handy video, great upgrade for EU based pilots to get the most out the FrSky R9 until 2.2.3 is official.
Thank you!
Great video Mr. Dallas, I have to follow you with the last name of Dallas and me being from Ft. Worth it is a must my friend.
Thankyou mate, easy to follow and you have a subscriber
Thanks for doing in English
WolfFPV, you're welcome. I have also made some videos in english and in my native language - german. But all in all i'm reaching more people with the english language. It's not that easy than speaking german, but i hope i could make everything clear and easy to understand.
Quick and to the point! This helped a lot. Thanks!
Really helpful, thank you Torban
Nicely done, thank you :-)
Great video, this really helped!
Thank you!
Very good tutorial.
Thanks fantastic review
thank you, i appreciate it.
Torban Dallas your welcome thanks for the review really helpful
Hi there from Greece! I love your r9m videos.fhe flex firmware looks very interesting! I have a taranis x-lite and an r9m module.(not lite). I am waiting for an adaptor to arrive so i can fit it. I was told that i should set it as ppm. Do you agree? Maybe because there is not an option for r9m full size in the x-lite firmware. So i guess that this will not work with flex firmware? I would appreciate your info. Thank you!
Thank you děkuji za ukázku
Thank you !!!
Thanks for this instruction video. Do I need the latest OpenTX firmware for R9M Flex?
I am using OpenTX 2.2.2
@@campilottv yes you need opentx 2.2.3 if you want to use the Flex Firmware.
excellent tutorial; thanks
I'm just doing this now, great tutorial, easy to follow, but I'm confused on the R9M firmware to choose. In the R9MM zip file it has the R9M firmware showing that you write to the module, but on the R9M flex firmware page it shows 180428 "Only firmware update for EU LBT mode" should I be installing that one or sticking with the version in the R9mm zip file ?
I'm presuming to use the firmware thats in the R9MM zip file so the two firmware versions match ?
On the FrSky page you find the Flex Firmware on the module and the r9mm (V180926 447kb) i have chosen the sbus firmware. Both containing the Firmeware for the Receiver and the R9M. So yes you can use the files from the FW-Ranger9_Flex_Beta.zip file
@@TorbanDallas Thanks for confirming that
Thanks!
Great video! Does the nightly build warning at startup appear every time you switch TX on or only the first time after flashing? If it's every time any way to suppress that warning?
Hi, thank you! The warning appears every time when you switch on your taranis :D but it doesn't bother me. One click on your taranis and the warning disappears.
Good work, Whats diference to flex?
my r9mm + r9m have unbind
With the flex firmware you can select between 10,100,500 and 1000mw output power and you even select the frequency of 868 or 900MHz
Do you know if its possible to flash the R9M with flex firmware without a Taranis?
Can you use the FrUSB-3 (FUC-3) updater tool you can use on the receivers using s port?
This would make it possible for anyone with a ppm out put TX( non Taranis) , to add the R9M module and then change the firmware to get all the benefits of channels higher power, but using EU 868 MHZ.
Hi, you need opentx 2.2.3 for running the flex firmware on your r9m and your receiver.
So am i understand correctly that:
- after installing this 2.2.3 Nightly build i will be able to select and use 868Mhz freq? i'm from Russia, so i can use FCC non EU version which is more powerfull BUT!!! we have our cell operators using the same 900 mhz freq. :( the only solution is to downgrade to EU version at 866 Mhz and 200mWtt ..
so for me ideal solution will be to use max power but on EU freq, will this be possible?
- and another question, will this 2.2.3 going to be released, so i'wont get this annoying warning "nightly releases are not safe to fly"! each time a start TX?
Hi, yes you undestand it right! Update your radio to openTx 2.2.3 and update your R9M and R9 Rx to the latest flex firmware as well. Then you are flexible to use the Frequency (686Mhz,915Mhz) with every output power of 10mw, 100mw, 500mw and 1W.
It think it will still take some time until opentx 2.2.3 will be released offically. There will also come a new R9m EU Firmware but that will still take some time, so for now it would be the best option for you to install opentx 2.2.3 and the flex firmwre. I also recommend to set the delay for stage 2 failsafe from 0.4 to 1 second and to set throttle yaw pitch and roll from auto to hold in betaflight to avoid failsafes caused of rssi drops. I also have upgraded my antennas as you can see in my other videos.
Nice video Torban ! 2.2.3 has been released now. How does it work with the R9 EU LBT firmware? The receiver only has the flex modes now in the opentx menu.
Dave Webb thanks! Didn't test the Eu Lbt Firmware. So you can choose 25mw in opentx 2.2.3 now?
@@TorbanDallas No, not anymore. It says has 868/915 with 10/100/500/Auto power output. I have not tested it yet though. Interestingly new flex fw for R9M/MM has hit the frsky website today.
Dave Webb yes i have seen the new flex firmware, but the only change is something with the telemetry. Much more interesting is that i have heard that frsky will release a wireless update procedure.
@@TorbanDallas OTA Rx firmware flashing a la Crossfire? Nice
@@dj_dazzy apparently something like this yes :)
When I flash the ext module for the r9m it says device not recognized
Make sure to switch the external r9m modul to off in the model setup menu! If the r9m is enabled, it can't be flashed.
I really dont know why I cant connect my TX to the RX and now only the green LED is glowing on the RX any idea what this means?
Only the green is lightning on your rx? That means it's bound to your receiver.
@@TorbanDallas Thats what i thought too but it isnt... on betaflight is nothing moving on the receiver tab and i cant arm the quad.
@@Rasgore4 stop thinking and start doing it correctly ;) The green LED indicates a bound Receiver. And it should turn to red when you switch off your Taranis. I think you did something wrong on the way from the receiver to your flight controller. Maybe you didn't solder it to the right Uart pads. Maybe you didn't set up it correctly on the ports tab in Betaflight or you selected the wrong receiver setting.
@@TorbanDallas Nope thats sadly not it... it worked before even though not the way it should (diconnected for a short time ever 3 seconds or so) so i updated the R9M and the R9 Mini to the latest flex firmware and now i just cant bind the damn thing. I sometimes get the "Telemetry recovered" from the Radio and a few seconds later "Telemtry lost" again and nothing seems to work. So I dont think you can help me with this. Maybe i have a faulty receiver...
What does 2.2.3 give you over 2.2.2 - more functionality or the ability to use the R9mm full stop ?
Conrad Taggart it gives you the ability to run the flex firmware on your r9m and r9 receiver - and as you can see at the end of the video you can set the output power and the frequency. If you are in the EU it is a big improvement. So you can run more then just 25mw with telemetry. With the non flex firmware and opentx 2.2.2 that isn't possible.
@@TorbanDallas so can we run the r9m on 1watt in withe the eu firmware or are we limitted to 500mw?
Booly FPV there are no limits. It's on you to set it up correctly for your local regulations.
Sorry im new at this maybe u can help please , When I create a new model it doesn’t allow me too chose between kwad airplane etc it just goes directly too the menu again and the model is there do you know why? And the version of the taranis is 2.1.6 and as soon as i turn it on it gives me a warning that says sd card expects firmware 2.2v0018
Well, your issue has nothing to do with the topic in my video, so when you're still on opentx 2.1.6 it's getting time for an update. Also make sure to download the sd card content. To be honest, i just have created a new model once, then i every time have copied this model. That's way easier than creating a new model.
Hi
For some reason I have problems with binding R9m to R9mm. R9mm is always in waiting to bind despite the fact that R9m is in binding mode. What could be the reason?
Thanks.
Maybe you have mismatching firmware versions on your r9m and r9 receiver, make sure to install the same version on your r9m and r9 receiver. Also make sure to install the right opentx version. If you're using EU-LBT Firmware check the EU Checkbox in companion.
Thanks, will have to do that.
There is also possibility that I fried my R9m because I was updating the firmware without antenna, oopsie.
@@Denasdc was your external rf enabled while you was updating the firmware? If it wasn't enabled, so it won't be fried.
Sadly it was. But we learn from our mistakes.
Thank you for your help.
@@Denasdc i always have the super 8 antenna connected to my r9m Module, it even fits into the Transmitter bag, so i avoid powering my module without antenna. Good luck that you didn't fry your module. At which output power was is while flashing?
Hi, any ideas what going on? I did exactly like you, everything looks good but i can't change the power. I have r9m lite and it stack at 100mw. any ideas how to fix it? except that i can't use lua script. When i take discover new sensors, its only finds 2 for me. This happens only for this receiver r9mm with all firmware version. In rxsr Everything works fine. Help me please :)
MrUsatysfakcjonowany with the x lite you are limited to 100mW. Only the r9m module can go up to 1W output power.
@@TorbanDallas thanks for fast answer. I know that. But i can't set the low power. Just have and can't select it in my radio
MrUsatysfakcjonowany did you set the flex option in the companion settings?
do you use lua scripts? or anyone here? i have not done this update yet to use flex but have tried all the normal firmwares my problem is everything works in my lua script except for my pids wont load. i was wondering if that is fixed in the flex firmware?
Paul Kulka FPV hi, i don't use a lua script, i'm changing my pids over the osd.
Will this work with my R9M access
Yes. You can also check my videos about the access firmware.
Would this work on the Tyranis Qx7???
Novice Quadcopters yes
@@TorbanDallas Thx for the quick response. I will be receiving my module and receiver in another week. This video is saved in my watch now folder. Thx again.
How to check rssi from two receivers ?
Can you specify your question please? Are you talking about the redundancy function?
Yes redundancy function, i use also R9slim and r-xsr, but rssi on osd i see only from R-xsr
@@dmitryn2889 mh maybe it depends on the firmware, on the R9Mini there's a RSSI Output on Channel 16 (Aux12). On my XM+ there's also a RSSI Output on Channel 16. Rssi Channel in Betaflight is set to Aux12. So i always get the RSSI of the Receiver with the stronges signal. But i never know which one is the active receiver and i can't see both Rssi Values the same time. Unfortunately the rssi on the r9mini is scaled wrong, so it doens't show the real value - i hope frsky will fix it on a newer firmware.
if you are interested, support the implementation of this feature in betaflight github.com/betaflight/betaflight/issues/7139
warum kann ich mein r9m modul nicht flashen?
Hi, ich hab auch eine deutsche Version zu dem Video gemacht: th-cam.com/video/4ve49qG3woE/w-d-xo.html
Wenn du so vorgehst wie im Video, sollte es klappen. Achte darauf, dass du die richtige Firmware flashed und external device auswählst.