Great video. I flight the VTOL with the DJI Radio but I want to change to my Radiomaster with crossfire. On the VTOL is possible to change from self levelling to manual mode (I don't remember the channel/switch in the DJI Radio). On the Radiomaster wich CH is linked to the self levelling/manual mode ? Thanks
Thanks for the Video! I just received my ZMO and I'm trying to set it up with an ExpressLRS receiver (i.e. CSFR pin order). To be clear the SBUS plug on the FC is " GND - Rx/Sig - Tx/Tel - Vcc" . The ExpressLRS Rx order is "GND - Vcc - Tx/Sig - Rx/Tel". Also, the ELRS Tx connects to the FC Rx and the ELRS Rx connects to the FC Tx? Hope this makes sense...
Were you able to connect to the FC with the ExpressLRS? I am going to use ELRS on my VMO if it will connect using the CRSF protocol, if it doesn't I have a converter coming that will convert the CRSF to SBUS.
Great video, guys! Would I be able to use a Spektrum NX8 8-Ch transmitter and DJI Goggles 2 (the new version, released alongside the DJI Avata) with the BNF version of the ZMO or would I require the ARF version to install my own receiver (or just replace the existing receiver in the BNF version)? Cheers
Hi Eddy, great job as usual. I have my Crossfire bound to the TX. I have movement on all surfaces, but I try to calibrate GPS but I can't get to that mode. Also tried to get motors spinning but no luck. In the manual it says to cross rudder and aileron up to the center to calibrate GPS. No response. HELP PLEASE! Thanks!
This is a highly informative video, and I thank you for posting these wiring specifics about the ZMO plane. Living way out in the boonies I am not limited to being within visual range of any drones I launch. With a 60-foot radio mast beside my home and monopole antennae for 2.4GHz and 5.8Ghz ready to install along with the requisite coax cable and line amplifiers, I'm hoping to maximize downrange distance flown using a VTOL fixed-wing craft like the Model ZMO in this video. My question is whether the DJI flight controller that is offered as an option with this VTOL plane, would be compatible with the mast-mounted antenna pair that I am rigging up for FPV flying. Having successfully performed the RC controller surgery to allow for external coax cable connections needed for the ArgTek antenna upgrade kits sold online for the Phantom 3 Standard, I intend to set up a ground station at the foot of the radio mast, from where I would pilot FPV sorties via a flat-screen TV monitored from the comfort a couch located indoors. Any insights that you may care to share would be appreciated, sirs.
Hi, great video. Am I understanding correctly that if I use only a Crossfire Nano I wouldn’t need to do the 2 connectors like you did and could just put all 4 wires into the connector and be good to go? I also wanted to ask, what flight software did you use to setup switches and program the FC? Thank you.
The Crossfire Nano could be used as an sbus receiver using only 3 wire or CRSF signal with telemetry on the fourth wire. The flight controller is proprietary software in order to have the best flight characteristics.
When will the ARF be in stock? I don't want to have to pay for the Caddix unit, which I have no use for. I have my own receiver and video camera and VTX. I noticed in this video that there is nothing plugged into the VTX connection, would it be possible to get OSD from that connection?
Nice video. I found photos of the OMP VTOL FC. I'm going to do some research to see if it's compatible with Mission Planner or at least capable of running Ardupilot firmware. It's a slick platform but too bad it's based on a proprietary flight controller. I am still searching the internet for more information regarding the flight controller.
You sure make it look easy to connect a SBUS RX. I have a RM T16s with Ghost module and RX that would work, but is it necessary to have the Caddix air unit installed?
Thank you for the video but I am still confuse about the wiring. I have wired so many TBS RX to my FPV quad flight controllers. You mentioned signal and telemetry wires. I'm more familier with Ch1 and Ch2 pin on the RX. Which one is the signal and which one is the telemetry wire? Thanks.
I see that you are connecting a SBUS receiver and the CRSF receiver. I would like to know if a ExpressLRS receiver will work with the FC? ExpressLRS has the same protocol as CRSF which, if I am not mistaken, is not the same as SBUS. So will the FC be able to use either protocol?
Awesome video. Any chance you could make a "for dummies" version of this. I envision this model will entice a lot of pure drone flyers to pick it up. Guys strictly flying drones wont know if their controls are reversed or what pre-flight checks to do. With the RTF versions that come with a remote it wont be an issue. With this version it would be nice to have a tutorial.
HI, Maybe my question has nothing to do with the video!! I bought the ZMO VTOL with Radio Control and Goggles V2 now I would like to buy the Goggles 2 but I don't know if they are compatible with the Radio Control (the Black one and the Caddx Air Unit). Or could you use the V2 remote control and therefore also the Goggles 2? Thanks in advance for your replies
Great video! What type of connector do you need to plug into the FC, is that a SH 1.0 or a GH 1.25? Is arming a calibration still done by stick positions? Thank you
Hi. I purchased one of these recently. I like to fly my planes so that when I push up on the pitch, the plane climbs, and down = down. This is typically an easy thing to do on a regular RC plane by reversing channel 2, however, with VTOL's, if I reverse CH2, forward becomes backwards when in vtol mode. Do you know of a way to mod this in a radiomaster TX16S?
@@BuddyRC - but I’m going to use a TBS Tracer and radiomaster TX16S. I can reverse channels and use logic functions. I’ve reversed channel’s successfully using the XK X450 VTOL. I’m just not sure how to set up the logic function so that reverse is inverted when a switch is set to a certain position.
"to THIS connector????" What connector type is that 4 pin sbus. You gloss right over the details. Why would you use such an odd connector type? Do you sell the proper cable???
@@BuddyRC it the connector available yet? I'm happy to make up my own lead but I need to know what type of connector it is. If the connector is 'secret' then the video is useless, sorry. PS.. I've tried normal 4 pin connectors that come with some receivers but the plug is too big to fit the socket in the FC.
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Thank you we're still making it better every day.
Thanks! Used this to put an elrs Rx in my V1 version. Painless. Now that ver 3.4 supports sbus, it was plug and play!
To answer the question about plug type for the Sbus port. It's a Molex PicoBlade 4 pin. These are easily available with wires already installed.
Thank you very much for sharing to help the community
How about a video to set the switches to the proper settings when your not using a dji Transmitter.... Thanks
I used a RadioMaster TX16S with programmable switches in this video. If anymore request let know and will try to help.
Great video. I flight the VTOL with the DJI Radio but I want to change to my Radiomaster with crossfire. On the VTOL is possible to change from self levelling to manual mode (I don't remember the channel/switch in the DJI Radio). On the Radiomaster wich CH is linked to the self levelling/manual mode ? Thanks
Thanks for the Video! I just received my ZMO and I'm trying to set it up with an ExpressLRS receiver (i.e. CSFR pin order). To be clear the SBUS plug on the FC is " GND - Rx/Sig - Tx/Tel - Vcc" . The ExpressLRS Rx order is "GND - Vcc - Tx/Sig - Rx/Tel". Also, the ELRS Tx connects to the FC Rx and the ELRS Rx connects to the FC Tx? Hope this makes sense...
Glad I could help
Were you able to connect to the FC with the ExpressLRS? I am going to use ELRS on my VMO if it will connect using the CRSF protocol, if it doesn't I have a converter coming that will convert the CRSF to SBUS.
Great video, guys!
Would I be able to use a Spektrum NX8 8-Ch transmitter and DJI Goggles 2 (the new version, released alongside the DJI Avata) with the BNF version of the ZMO or would I require the ARF version to install my own receiver (or just replace the existing receiver in the BNF version)?
Cheers
Unfortunately not yet with DJI Avata goggles. DJI has not release the update for backwards compatibility with air units
Hi Eddy, great job as usual. I have my Crossfire bound to the TX. I have movement on all surfaces, but I try to calibrate GPS but I can't get to that mode. Also tried to get motors spinning but no luck. In the manual it says to cross rudder and aileron up to the center to calibrate GPS. No response. HELP PLEASE! Thanks!
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This is a highly informative video, and I thank you for posting these wiring specifics about the ZMO plane. Living way out in the boonies I am not limited to being within visual range of any drones I launch. With a 60-foot radio mast beside my home and monopole antennae for 2.4GHz and 5.8Ghz ready to install along with the requisite coax cable and line amplifiers, I'm hoping to maximize downrange distance flown using a VTOL fixed-wing craft like the Model ZMO in this video.
My question is whether the DJI flight controller that is offered as an option with this VTOL plane, would be compatible with the mast-mounted antenna pair that I am rigging up for FPV flying. Having successfully performed the RC controller surgery to allow for external coax cable connections needed for the ArgTek antenna upgrade kits sold online for the Phantom 3 Standard, I intend to set up a ground station at the foot of the radio mast, from where I would pilot FPV sorties via a flat-screen TV monitored from the comfort a couch located indoors. Any insights that you may care to share would be appreciated, sirs.
We can't answer because according to FAA laws it has to be flown within line of sight.
@@BuddyRC I don't reside in the USA so FAA regulations are for me but a distant curiosity. Your response is appreciated all the same.
Hi, great video. Am I understanding correctly that if I use only a Crossfire Nano I wouldn’t need to do the 2 connectors like you did and could just put all 4 wires into the connector and be good to go? I also wanted to ask, what flight software did you use to setup switches and program the FC? Thank you.
The Crossfire Nano could be used as an sbus receiver using only 3 wire or CRSF signal with telemetry on the fourth wire. The flight controller is proprietary software in order to have the best flight characteristics.
When will the ARF be in stock? I don't want to have to pay for the Caddix unit, which I have no use for. I have my own receiver and video camera and VTX. I noticed in this video that there is nothing plugged into the VTX connection, would it be possible to get OSD from that connection?
We will not carry the ARF as of right now
Nice video. I found photos of the OMP VTOL FC. I'm going to do some research to see if it's compatible with Mission Planner or at least capable of running Ardupilot firmware. It's a slick platform but too bad it's based on a proprietary flight controller. I am still searching the internet for more information regarding the flight controller.
Sounds great!
You sure make it look easy to connect a SBUS RX. I have a RM T16s with Ghost module and RX that would work, but is it necessary to have the Caddix air unit installed?
No you can use any video system you would like.
@@BuddyRC How about OSD? Can the FC display OSD on a Video system other than the Caddix air unit?
Thank you for the video but I am still confuse about the wiring. I have wired so many TBS RX to my FPV quad flight controllers. You mentioned signal and telemetry wires. I'm more familier with Ch1 and Ch2 pin on the RX. Which one is the signal and which one is the telemetry wire? Thanks.
Channel 1 is transmit and channel 2 is receive
I see that you are connecting a SBUS receiver and the CRSF receiver. I would like to know if a ExpressLRS receiver will work with the FC? ExpressLRS has the same protocol as CRSF which, if I am not mistaken, is not the same as SBUS. So will the FC be able to use either protocol?
As of right now only SBUS protocol is supported
Awesome video. Any chance you could make a "for dummies" version of this. I envision this model will entice a lot of pure drone flyers to pick it up. Guys strictly flying drones wont know if their controls are reversed or what pre-flight checks to do. With the RTF versions that come with a remote it wont be an issue. With this version it would be nice to have a tutorial.
Ok we will try to update this video or make a new one. Thank you for the feedback
Hello for the TBS Tango 2 its the from RadioMaster ? Thanks
Tango 2 can be used
HI,
Maybe my question has nothing to do with the video!!
I bought the ZMO VTOL with Radio Control and Goggles V2 now I would like to buy the Goggles 2 but I don't know if they are compatible with the Radio Control (the Black one and the Caddx Air Unit).
Or could you use the V2 remote control and therefore also the Goggles 2?
Thanks in advance for your replies
The caddx airunit works with the black square DJI transmitter only or you can install your own receiver on the FC.
Great video! What type of connector do you need to plug into the FC, is that a SH 1.0 or a GH 1.25? Is arming a calibration still done by stick positions? Thank you
I used a 1.25
@@BuddyRC do you disconnect the sbus and ground from the air unit?
No
How did you get the radiomaster to announce your mode changes?
This Transmitter runs on OpenTX or EdgeTX so you can download audio files to it. Even custom ones you can create on the internet.
Hi. I purchased one of these recently. I like to fly my planes so that when I push up on the pitch, the plane climbs, and down = down. This is typically an easy thing to do on a regular RC plane by reversing channel 2, however, with VTOL's, if I reverse CH2, forward becomes backwards when in vtol mode. Do you know of a way to mod this in a radiomaster TX16S?
You can not do that with the included FC
@@BuddyRC - but I’m going to use a TBS Tracer and radiomaster TX16S. I can reverse channels and use logic functions. I’ve reversed channel’s successfully using the XK X450 VTOL. I’m just not sure how to set up the logic function so that reverse is inverted when a switch is set to a certain position.
@@BuddyRC it doesn’t have anything to do with the FC. It’s a function of the radiomaster (receiver).
I assume the crossfire nano is set to sbus then?
Yes it is, that's the only way for it to work as of right now.
Hello Is it possible to explain the mixer a little more detailed thank you congratulations for the video
I would but there is no mixing because the Flight Controller does all of it.
dan you r the man . lol
Thank you we appreciate the community
Can this FC work with Herelink?
If Herelink communicates with SBUS then yes.
"to THIS connector????" What connector type is that 4 pin sbus. You gloss right over the details. Why would you use such an odd connector type? Do you sell the proper cable???
In the future a connector will be available
@@BuddyRC it the connector available yet? I'm happy to make up my own lead but I need to know what type of connector it is. If the connector is 'secret' then the video is useless, sorry. PS.. I've tried normal 4 pin connectors that come with some receivers but the plug is too big to fit the socket in the FC.
It's a Molex PicoBlade (4-pin)