As someone who has several R/C helis but has never had a "proper" transmitter this has proved to be a real eye opener.Many thanks for your concise but brilliantly informative video.This is how you do a TH-cam educational video - well done, mate.
Subscribed because you were easy to understand and not annoying by taking forever like many videos do. It was a great pace and well explained. Good job.
I Know I'm late to the party but just wanted to say: Thanks so much for going to this level of detail. Brilliant Video and inspired me to get a 7e and look at the multiprotocol boards. Helps people at the lower end of the budget who are trying to avoid buying a Taranis! Excellent stuff. Keep it up mate.
Incredible and awesome how far affordable transmitters have come since then, hey? I got a Devo10 and did the 4-in-1 mod with DeviationTx firmware June of 2016 because there were just NO other options out there (that I was aware of) that could do anything even remotely close to what DeviationTx could do. I know it's time to look seriously at an upgrade to a current Tx, but for now my daily driver is still my modified and flashed Devo10 and it hasn't let me down yet. :)
Absolutely fantastic video! I'm buying a 7E right now just to try this all out. You did an amazing job compiling the information necessary for someone like me (with a decent knowledge of electronics) to give this a go without feeling too intimidated. I can't wait to see the results... thanks again!
Yessir, thanks Alan. I ended up buying the Usmile 3-in-1 module the same time I ordered the Devo 7E. The 7E arrived a couple days ago and I had no problems installing Deviation on it. I haven't found any good instructions for installing the 3-in-1; I'm hoping it comes with them. Anyway, it arrives today so I've got myself a nice weekend project to try this all out!
i did have a quick look around earlier, frequent flyers installed the module in his devo 10 i vaguely recall he mentioned some other tutorial or rcgroups info, have a look at frequent flyers vid and maybe some others will appear or maybe he links the tutorials,
Great video Andy! You always hit the marks. I've done the diode mod, removing the SMD diode from the stock module and replacing it with a teeny tiny jumper wire and yeah it's fiddly. I've added the additional modules, antenna connectors and added the switches too, though I have to admit that I'll have to grow into the additional capabilities the switches bring. I even made the mistake of using an old diagram for my A7105 module and had to re-do it using the same online resources you used. Gotta admit to my goof but I re-worked it and it's great now! Adding the hardware was the easy part for me as I've been a hardware hacker for quite a while and have soldered for decades. (and re-soldered sometimes too DOH!) I have TH-camr Frequent Flyer RC to thank for planting the seeds and helping me with the Deviation software on my Devo 7e. I love the JST connector for use with the amp and I believe I will be stealing that idea! (TYVM) I may use a relay to slave it to the power switch and possibly a fuse for a little protection as I simply cannot resist over-complicating things. (wanna-be engineer I guess) I flew at an RC flying field yesterday and showing up with a modded Devo 7e seemed to help quite a bit as a conversation piece. Hard not to notice 3 antennas I guess. LOL I'm too long winded sorry.
+Michael Thompson Hey Michael thanks for your comment. I always wondered if people in clubs were dong this sort of thing. i guess not :) I have soldered for years but my shaky hands get the better of me lol. yes i didnt add the other switches for that reason. that and the also because the other buttons can also be programmed to trigger as a switch. cheers.
Andy they are, it was just a sign that I'm into this stuff and was easy to talk about. Heck those guys were running much nicer radios. Devo 10s and 12s and other stuff I didn't get to see up close.
ah nice! well good to know :) another reason I didnt go for the more expensive models is due to the fact I have the taranis for my bigger stuff. and also it was a lot of money to spend if I screwed it up! I think doing it a second time (without filming it) would be much easier. cheers!
Finally got my devo7e up and running.Whew glad I stuck with it! So stoked on all your tech/help vids! Wouldn't have got it with out these great instructions Thanks!!!
Hi Andy, I’m new to the RACING world., but not new to drones. I’ve had a number of different GPPS hobby drones, including the DJI consumer drones, and still own a few of the DJI ones. I’ve decided to try out the racing FPV world, but I find it a bit overwhelming. To start me off, I purchased the Walkera F210 with the Devo 7 Transmitter. I have a very simple question; what receivers do I need for me to connect to other racing drones with the Devo transmitter? Also, which universal receiver do you recommend for connecting to most of the small and mid size racing quads like the F210? Many thanks, Sam
I have a divo 7 that came with my rodeo 110. I find it's not to hard to fly out of range while still having video reception. do you think there is something wrong with it or is that just the way it is? I don't think there is any way to range test it by reducing it's output, only by flying it out of range which seems to be 3 or 4 hundred yards in an open field. I have seen a spectrum go over a mile, shouldn't the devo 7 do the same?
I have a Devo 7 and I was wondering I recently bought a eachine eb185 quad. And it uses DSM, ppm. Ibus. And if I'm correct the Devo seven is PWM and the squad has to have some type of connector to get it to read the receiver. Would I be able to use the Devo seven controller and binded with a receiver that is PPM/ibus so that the quad copter reads the receiver Will the Devo seven bind with any receiver as they say it will?
im just starting out in this hobby. in near future i would like to be able to get more toy quads and also build some minis/micros and also some fpv ing. i have been looking ard and seems my options are down to devo 7e and turnigy 9x. which TX would you recommend? thanks.
that was a WELL PUT TOGETHER VIDEO!!! im still Confused by all this Devo Modding...but im gonna keep doing research and Re-watching this Video til it makes sense! Lol keep these AWESOME videos coming!!
Hey Andy, try 60/40 rosin core solder at .032 diameter instead of that plumbing solder. It will make soldering so much easier for you. I have some videos that I can post on tiny electrical soldering if you'd like.
Hello! Great videos Andy! I bought QX90C with DSM2 and Devo 7e and I can not bind them! Please help! I did upload all the deviation firmware like your video for Devo shows but nothing.The only differance from your devo video is when I turn on the Devo 7e transmitter then on the screen it writes: "Missing modules: A7105..." (and in your video is some other module missing.) Is that the problem? I did made a new model in transmitter menu and I did put DSM2 protocol and when I press bind nothing happens. Please help if you can? Thank you in advance!
awesome vid as usual. i got the 6s a while ago ive just been using it for dsm2 and i was thinking about adding these modules but after watching this i know its beyond my solder skills..
I have an AR 2.0 drone that I want to fly with an RC. Purchase stock DEVO 7E. Have upgraded firmware to Deviation 5.0 first, but did not copy the files over via USB because I received a Hack set of files from the person I purchase the RX from. It comes with similar folder and a tx.ini file like Deviation. I was instructed to use the USB and copy those over to the Devo after formatting. When I try to boot up the DEVO 7E screen comes up with a Protocol Mismatch 8101fc6c and 0801f560. Any ideas? Would like to communicate with you about it if you have any thoughts on how to correct this. Many thanks in advance
Hi Andy, I have a real problem. I built a Q450 X type Quadcopter, but i don't seem to be able to power any reciever i put on it. I can get all esc's and motors working using the open pilot software(i tried two different cc3d's) Also i got both recievers working seperately with a servo. Friends think there isn't enough power getting to the reciever. I used a multimeter to measure voltage on the cc3d pins where the esc's attach, and also measured current actually from the reciever pins, got measurements on both, but haven't a clue what i'm doing lol. it's such a pity, as it's completely built, i even bought two flysky transmitters!
I attempted to upgrade my devo 10 black version to deviation. when I turned off the tx and turned it back on; depressing ent it entered into the usb mode. now, when I turn off the tx and turn it back on without touching any buttons it remains in the usb moded. is there a way to re install back to the walkera devo 10 firmware?
congrats with all the work you been having, I have been following your rc chanel and its a inspiration to me, Andy, keep up the good work. After watching you Devo 7E mobs video I really need to get one for me, I want to buy also some receivers what do you sugest? I am interrested also in buying a DSM2 Compatible Satellite Full Range Receiver, but I dont know if I can use it with the stock Devo 7E? do you know if its possible with the stock one or do I have to mob it too? take care and all the best.
+jorge manuel morbey the stock devo 7e has its range limited so a full range receiver wont be put to full use. you have to do the range mod thats in this video. thanks for your support to my channel and videos. cheers
Andy, when you bind Devo 7E to, for example Hubsan X4. Can you still dial in the rates as you wish? Or is it just one rate on the 7E? The same with JJRC 1000, it has 4 rates (40,60,80,100) with its own transmitter. Can you do the same with Devo 7E?
+G3ORGE you can dial your own rates in sure .some quadcopters have rates built Into the protocol so you are only ever limited to the highest rate the quad offers but then u can add lower rates manually using the devo
+G3ORGE you can dial your own rates in sure .some quadcopters have rates built Into the protocol so you are only ever limited to the highest rate the quad offers but then u can add lower rates manually using the devo
hey, i checked out the specs for the devo 7e and it seems that it has DSSS protocol. Is it the model i checked out or is it the something else. Plz help
Can you help me? I have a jjpro with devention devo e7. I download the last firmware. I put the battery but it doesn't works the controller. Not responding. What do I have to do?
Thanks for the video, very nice mod. I currently have a Devo 8S and love it, however, I have not loaded the Deviation software on it as yet. I believe the 8S supports DSM2/DSMX right out of the box with the Deviation Software.
I used Servo Extension Leads to plug straight on to the NRF24L01 module thus saving soldering but still needed to solder onto the transmitter. I haven't tried it yet but have made a continuity check and all seems fine. I can't seem to be able to download Deviationtx though for some reason but there is always a solution to all problems!!!! Can anyone help me,(in easy stages). how I can Download DeviationTX and DfuSe please? I cant seem to save it on my Comp'!!!!!
Hi Andy I used to be into RC some 25yrs ago, I had most of Chris Foss models, but I am totally out of date, any chance on doing a tutorial on transmitters and receivers. Mike
Please go to your local hobby store and ask questions. Do not relay on youtube. PS Ive been flying since the early 80s face to face is the best. Not a diss on youtube info can be had more easily face to face.
+AndyRC so I should be able to bind to my nano qx FC using the stock controller? just double checking because I might buy one and do the mod in the future.
Hey Andy! The multiprotocol module from Banggood has been out for quite some time now and I was wondering when you will make an updated version of this video using this new product. I currently have a FS-i6 and was wondering if this mod is possible to do with this transmitter. I have seen people doing this mod with transmitters other than the DEVO products e.g. Taranis(es)...
Welcome to the vip club LOL. I just joined it my self this weekend with the NRF module. I actually installed it a month a go but I just got error of missing module, I had to order another one to be sure it was not the module the problem. It was the modules problem and with the new one didn't get the error. maybe the first one was DOA or I killed it trying to take out the pins it comes with. For the new one I didn't take the pins so I could test my soldering installation and be sure the new module was working. Now I want to add the A7105 chip and I was trying to fin information about how to connect the new antenna to it instead the one it comes with so happy to see you show this. But is th length of the antenna important? I thinks so right? or not? Second question why you added the wifi booster? it will amplify only the main module? but why you need it? Thanks for this video it will help many people.
Oh wait, so the devo 7e comes standard with dsm2? Does that mean I can fly a blade nano cps without having to download devolution? I just ordered one, and am new to the hobby. I don't want to get to confused.
way way out of my league, but I like watch and hear the wisdom anyway just in case I catch some info I can use. I dont suppose anybody out there can tell me what controller can bind with the WLTOYS q212 quadcopter?
great video! straight out of the box can I bind my deck 7e with the walkera super CP heli? I want to know if I can bind without doing all those modifications? please help! thank you.
+AndyRC thank you very much! I was worried my devo 7e wouldn't bind with the walkera super cp. does this include walkera quad copters? (without mods or upgrades)? thank you.
Bought a devo 7e, installed the NRF24L01 module and it binds and flies but the JJRC X1 just spins anti-clockwise unless I put 70%+ right yaw on it. Removed and reinstalled the module but the problem continues. Same thing with my MJX X600. Any suggestions?
yes its usually the bind code used go check out the the model files already created on the devo forum they worked for me when mine was having constant yaw
@ 13:50 you begin to speak about the driver installation for the TX. I follow the step by step but when it comes to updating the driver, i do not have one available. In the upgrade tools folder, then Driver, all i have available is an empty x64 and x86 folders. I have downloaded several times and even tried an earlier version of the upgrade tool. Any help is appreciated sir.
If only one module is active at any time, is it really necessary to have 3 antennas if you use the Wifi booster? Maybe just some plastic caps to protect the connection on the two that are not in use?
Wow Andy, what an exhaustive video. I've been wanting to build one of these for quite some time, but I get overwhelmed when trying to decipher the deviation mods on the website. Your video is very helpful, but it also points out my limited soldering/hacking skills. Is there a source where you can buy one of these already modded? The Chinese companies that build quads should hire you on as an engineer. You come up with the coolest stuff!!
With the Wi Fi booster, i assume its 2.4? Can this be used on any transmitter to improve the range? If there were other people flying next to you could it interfere with there transmitter? What is your standard range compared to your 2k your hoping for? 😆
thanks AndyRC, for the fast reply. what receivers do you sugest that I should get when I order my Devo7E because they came without Receiver and I wanted the smaller choise possible. I also notice that devo 7E doesnt has the possibility of putting modules at the back, right? like this example www.banggood.com/FrSky-2_4G-8CH-DFT-Transmitter-Module-With-V8FR-II-Receiver-Combo-p-1008352.html Take care and keep up the great work.
+Robert Kovacs if you intend to use it with a miniquad then I would suggest getting the frsky module fitted to the Devo so u can use the frsky x4r. its the most popular receiver . other than that for a miniquad to use with the devo range mod get a dsmx receiver. dsmx hops more times than dsm2
ANDY I NEED SOME HELP. I INSTALLED THE 3 IN 1 MODULE NOW WHEN I TURNED IT ON THE SCREEN WHEN TURNED ON "MISSING MODULES: CC2500" TOOK THE DEVO7e APART AND RESOLDERED THE CC2500 WIRES. BUT STILL GET THE SAME ERROR MESSAGE. CAN YOU GIVE ME IDEAS, PLEASE
i dont have the 3 in 1 module sorry. try out the deviation tx forums theres a lot of helpful people there. sounds to me like the settings are not correct in the ini file
I'm pretty confident in my ability to put this together and for around 120 bucks usd it seems pretty sweet. I have hubsan, wl toys, and cheerson products right now as well as some off brand gear and I will be putting together a 250 fpv racer shortly and would like to use frsky d4rII. Is this my best option for the price?
I might have to go the same route. I'm wondering what kind of range I will get on the hubsan board with this. I set up my hubsan/Carbon frame with 5.8fpv instead of 1.3 due to bad harmonics, but I haven't got my nano tech batteries in yet and the ones I have gave me extremely limited flight times.
Very informative and creatively produced,I greatly appreciate your effort and sharing.How good is the wifi booster and what type of battery for the 3.7- 5v has the best results with the 2watt?Thanks in advance.
if you check out my V686 mods video i added a 5v regulator to the wifi booster that allows anything between a 1 s and 3 S to be attached there is no best battery. it just makes it more versatile.
followed you procedure think I wired it properly. but cant get into program mode. plug into computer hold ext and turn on all I get is a pic of the trims and a helicopter on the right side.
+magaiver yes you can actually buy modules for the taranis and you just plug it into the panel on the back. If you turn over your taranis there is a panel like a battery door just open that up and you can plug in the module there. It will make the FrSky protocol unusable until you remove the module. You can buy modules for pretty much any frequency and plug it in. BUT....there is some latency which is never good but its not crippling, but when racing or flying acro it might cause an issue here and there but i'm sure you won't notice it most of the time.
I'm thinking of buying the Devo7E and mod it to control Hubsan and Syma. I also read somewhere that the NRF24L01 can work with Tatic SLT which means it could work with my Dromida Vista. If it doesnt work, its still good fun
I just installed both NRF and A7105 following instructions and installing the new antennas, and performed the diode mod (so I left che CYR original chip and just shortened the diode). What should I carefully check before turning on the radio for the first time? I would not mess up the card. Thanks.
+AndyRC want about including an ardrino board or teensy 3.1 ...I'm new at this and these might be dumb questions. ...just trying to get smart thank you for your time.
Man you should do a 12s and sell it to me. To control a lot of models. Planes too. Mainly elfite or dsmx/2, walkera, wltoys. Need that control to work with dsm2/x.
About to do this mod to. Ordered everything last week including devo7e. I have the devo7 before with flysky module hacked in via trainer port ppm signal. But hope this tx will cover all my models.
+AndyRC hiya Andy iv went over every video of it but I can only find guys setting up with mini cp or the rodeo which comes setup iv got it setup with my new build f3 deluxe fc but I can't figure out how to activate the switches and iv followed everything as fare as I can but I'm not getting Amy movement on my gear switch or mix switch Andy
The mods I found no issue with but after 2 years I still can't confidently program the advanced mixers and it's always a total hassle if the simple mode isn't enough such as dji 3 way switch etc. It's shame you grabbed the 7e though, I get it's a bargain and accessible for many but the advanced mixers are laid out very differently to the full size 8s and 12s and i'd kill for some clear tutorials on that from you.
I don't really see the devo range used for the bigger aircraft requiring advanced mixes. I mainly hope to use it on rtf aircraft. what sort of mixer are you trying to get? cheers
Yes mainly but confident control of whatever is needed as it's as powerful as opentx on a Taranis. I don't fly anything bigger than a 450 heli and mainly fly sub 150 size or quads with 5 to 8" props.
AndyRC There was a poll recently by the deviation crew asking what direction to take the 7e in too. It's kinda run out of memory they added so much so it must be dropped or a different fork be made which is more likely. 8S, 10 and 12s have plenty scope for adding features, protocols etc. It's still a bargain but i'd want to know this if I was thinking about buying a deviation compatible tx
I just spent about 3 hours trying to get this to work and I can't get it to work for some reason. Basically what keeps happening is when I try to install the new firmware, the software won't let me install it. Half the time it doesn't display anything as connected, then after fiddling around trying to get the driver for the tx to install, it will finally show up. Then the software just freezes. I tried pretty much every version of the firmware and Dfuse I could find, and all of them do the same thing. I will probably have to try it on a different computer and see if something is off, I am running Windows 10 so maybe that's the issue. I fiddled with it a bit more and it keeps giving me the message "unable to get DFU Descriptor.... Bad firmware"
I did this using windows ten no problems. make sure the USB lead is OK and also ensure the driver was installed the same as this video. even the smallest step missed can cause the entire thing not to work. its quite a challenge this mod :-( hang in there u will get it. its pretty hard to brick this one
Thanks Andy for a very exact mod account. You're right its tricky, but well worth not having to carry around numerous TX's :) I do have a slight problem when using the A7105 module though, both my hubsan & U807 seem to have 'lazy' motors? I've checked the config etc which is correct, any ideas mate? TIA
+AndyRC thanks for the resopnse - when I start to accelerate only 2 of the motors spin, when I pitch forward/back left or right the other motors cut in, but not when the gyro is set on a flat surface and all the motors 'should' spin simultaneously (ps they do using with the original tx)
+AndyRC turned TX then hubsanX4 & U807 and both binded fine and the motors ran correctly, very odd. Can only presume theTX or RC boards got confused somehow? One last question if i may, when it says channel 5 = leds or channel 6 = flip, where are these 'channels' on the Devo 7e please?
Hello Andy, Unfortunately the Devo S Module in your link is backorder, and all other websites i've searched are out of stock.. =\ I already tried the diode mod, and like you said my "uber soldering skills" got me two diodes out of the module xD
+AndyRC I ended up ordering from the same link, Fortunately, I got an email that it was shipped today although it is a back order =D next step probably will follow your 250 build as a first time build =) wouldn't have done it without your videos =D Thanks a lot Andy =)
As someone who has several R/C helis but has never had a "proper" transmitter this has proved to be a real eye opener.Many thanks for your concise but brilliantly informative video.This is how you do a TH-cam educational video - well done, mate.
+gbjbasdw thanks for watching! cheers!
Subscribed because you were easy to understand and not annoying by taking forever like many videos do. It was a great pace and well explained. Good job.
I Know I'm late to the party but just wanted to say: Thanks so much for going to this level of detail. Brilliant Video and inspired me to get a 7e and look at the multiprotocol boards. Helps people at the lower end of the budget who are trying to avoid buying a Taranis! Excellent stuff. Keep it up mate.
Incredible and awesome how far affordable transmitters have come since then, hey? I got a Devo10 and did the 4-in-1 mod with DeviationTx firmware June of 2016 because there were just NO other options out there (that I was aware of) that could do anything even remotely close to what DeviationTx could do. I know it's time to look seriously at an upgrade to a current Tx, but for now my daily driver is still my modified and flashed Devo10 and it hasn't let me down yet. :)
Absolutely fantastic video! I'm buying a 7E right now just to try this all out. You did an amazing job compiling the information necessary for someone like me (with a decent knowledge of electronics) to give this a go without feeling too intimidated. I can't wait to see the results... thanks again!
great enjoy flying!
you do know about the 3-1 module thats available now? maybe search for info on that before you get started
Yessir, thanks Alan. I ended up buying the Usmile 3-in-1 module the same time I ordered the Devo 7E. The 7E arrived a couple days ago and I had no problems installing Deviation on it. I haven't found any good instructions for installing the 3-in-1; I'm hoping it comes with them. Anyway, it arrives today so I've got myself a nice weekend project to try this all out!
i did have a quick look around earlier, frequent flyers installed the module in his devo 10 i vaguely recall he mentioned some other tutorial or rcgroups info, have a look at frequent flyers vid and maybe some others will appear or maybe he links the tutorials,
turn on the wifi booster first then the TX. power will not really matter set it to 150mah
Great video Andy! You always hit the marks.
I've done the diode mod, removing the SMD diode from the stock module and replacing it with a teeny tiny jumper wire and yeah it's fiddly.
I've added the additional modules, antenna connectors and added the switches too, though I have to admit that I'll have to grow into the additional capabilities the switches bring. I even made the mistake of using an old diagram for my A7105 module and had to re-do it using the same online resources you used.
Gotta admit to my goof but I re-worked it and it's great now!
Adding the hardware was the easy part for me as I've been a hardware hacker for quite a while and have soldered for decades. (and re-soldered sometimes too DOH!)
I have TH-camr Frequent Flyer RC to thank for planting the seeds and helping me with the Deviation software on my Devo 7e.
I love the JST connector for use with the amp and I believe I will be stealing that idea! (TYVM) I may use a relay to slave it to the power switch and possibly a fuse for a little protection as I simply cannot resist over-complicating things. (wanna-be engineer I guess)
I flew at an RC flying field yesterday and showing up with a modded Devo 7e seemed to help quite a bit as a conversation piece. Hard not to notice 3 antennas I guess. LOL
I'm too long winded sorry.
+Michael Thompson Hey Michael thanks for your comment. I always wondered if people in clubs were dong this sort of thing. i guess not :) I have soldered for years but my shaky hands get the better of me lol. yes i didnt add the other switches for that reason. that and the also because the other buttons can also be programmed to trigger as a switch. cheers.
Andy they are, it was just a sign that I'm into this stuff and was easy to talk about. Heck those guys were running much nicer radios. Devo 10s and 12s and other stuff I didn't get to see up close.
ah nice! well good to know :) another reason I didnt go for the more expensive models is due to the fact I have the taranis for my bigger stuff. and also it was a lot of money to spend if I screwed it up! I think doing it a second time (without filming it) would be much easier. cheers!
Finally got my devo7e up and running.Whew glad I stuck with it! So stoked on all your tech/help vids! Wouldn't have got it with out these great instructions Thanks!!!
no problem glad u got it going cheers
Hi Andy,
I’m new to the RACING world., but not new to drones. I’ve had a number of different GPPS hobby drones, including the DJI consumer drones, and still own a few of the DJI ones. I’ve decided to try out the racing FPV world, but I find it a bit overwhelming. To start me off, I purchased the Walkera F210 with the Devo 7 Transmitter. I have a very simple question; what receivers do I need for me to connect to other racing drones with the Devo transmitter? Also, which universal receiver do you recommend for connecting to most of the small and mid size racing quads like the F210?
Many thanks,
Sam
Great MOD. You put in a lot of effort to bring us this info so thank you, Andy! Keep up the great work! Happy Flyin!
thanks for watching cheers
I have a divo 7 that came with my rodeo 110. I find it's not to hard to fly out of range while still having video reception. do you think there is something wrong with it or is that just the way it is? I don't think there is any way to range test it by reducing it's output, only by flying it out of range which seems to be 3 or 4 hundred yards in an open field.
I have seen a spectrum go over a mile, shouldn't the devo 7 do the same?
I have a Devo 7 and I was wondering I recently bought a eachine eb185 quad. And it uses DSM, ppm. Ibus. And if I'm correct the Devo seven is PWM and the squad has to have some type of connector to get it to read the receiver. Would I be able to use the Devo seven controller and binded with a receiver that is PPM/ibus so that the quad copter reads the receiver Will the Devo seven bind with any receiver as they say it will?
Thank you for all your hard work making of this video. Helping the rest of us able to understand what is going on behind the radio frequency.
no problem. thanks for watching
im just starting out in this hobby. in near future i would like to be able to get more toy quads and also build some minis/micros and also some fpv ing. i have been looking ard and seems my options are down to devo 7e and turnigy 9x. which TX would you recommend? thanks.
that was a WELL PUT TOGETHER VIDEO!!! im still Confused by all this Devo Modding...but im gonna keep doing research and Re-watching this Video til it makes sense! Lol keep these AWESOME videos coming!!
+twrecks116 yes its quite overwhelming but if u follow this vid u will get it
Hey Andy, try 60/40 rosin core solder at .032 diameter instead of that plumbing solder. It will make soldering so much easier for you. I have some videos that I can post on tiny electrical soldering if you'd like.
Hello! Great videos Andy! I bought QX90C with DSM2 and Devo 7e and I can
not bind them! Please help! I did upload all the deviation firmware
like your video for Devo shows but nothing.The only differance from your
devo video is when I turn on the Devo 7e transmitter then on the
screen it writes: "Missing modules: A7105..." (and in your video is some
other module missing.) Is that the problem? I did made a new model in
transmitter menu and I did put DSM2 protocol and when I press bind
nothing happens. Please help if you can? Thank you in advance!
awesome vid as usual. i got the 6s a while ago ive just been using it for dsm2 and i was thinking about adding these modules but after watching this i know its beyond my solder skills..
I have an AR 2.0 drone that I want to fly with an RC. Purchase stock DEVO 7E. Have upgraded firmware to Deviation 5.0 first, but did not copy the files over via USB because I received a Hack set of files from the person I purchase the RX from. It comes with similar folder and a tx.ini file like Deviation. I was instructed to use the USB and copy those over to the Devo after formatting. When I try to boot up the DEVO 7E screen comes up with a Protocol Mismatch 8101fc6c and 0801f560. Any ideas? Would like to communicate with you about it if you have any thoughts on how to correct this. Many thanks in advance
Hi Andy, I have a real problem. I built a Q450 X type Quadcopter, but i don't seem to be able to power any reciever i put on it. I can get all esc's and motors working using the open pilot software(i tried two different cc3d's) Also i got both recievers working seperately with a servo. Friends think there isn't enough power getting to the reciever. I used a multimeter to measure voltage on the cc3d pins where the esc's attach, and also measured current actually from the reciever pins, got measurements on both, but haven't a clue what i'm doing lol. it's such a pity, as it's completely built, i even bought two flysky transmitters!
+owenkilleen what method are you trying to power the receivers. through the ESC becs?
I attempted to upgrade my devo 10 black version to deviation. when I turned off the tx and turned it back on; depressing ent it entered into the usb mode. now, when I turn off the tx and turn it back on without touching any buttons it remains in the usb moded. is there a way to re install back to the walkera devo 10 firmware?
congrats with all the work you been having, I have been following your rc chanel and its a inspiration to me, Andy, keep up the good work.
After watching you Devo 7E mobs video I really need to get one for me, I want to buy also some receivers what do you sugest?
I am interrested also in buying a DSM2 Compatible Satellite Full Range Receiver, but I dont know if I can use it with the stock Devo 7E? do you know if its possible with the stock one or do I have to mob it too? take care and all the best.
+jorge manuel morbey the stock devo 7e has its range limited so a full range receiver wont be put to full use. you have to do the range mod thats in this video. thanks for your support to my channel and videos. cheers
Andy, when you bind Devo 7E to, for example Hubsan X4. Can you still dial in the rates as you wish? Or is it just one rate on the 7E? The same with JJRC 1000, it has 4 rates (40,60,80,100) with its own transmitter. Can you do the same with Devo 7E?
+G3ORGE you can dial your own rates in sure .some quadcopters have rates built Into the protocol so you are only ever limited to the highest rate the quad offers but then u can add lower rates manually using the devo
+G3ORGE you can dial your own rates in sure .some quadcopters have rates built Into the protocol so you are only ever limited to the highest rate the quad offers but then u can add lower rates manually using the devo
+AndyRC Thanks Andy!
hey, i checked out the specs for the devo 7e and it seems that it has DSSS protocol. Is it the model i checked out or is it the something else. Plz help
Can you help me? I have a jjpro with devention devo e7. I download the last firmware. I put the battery but it doesn't works the controller. Not responding. What do I have to do?
Thanks for the video, very nice mod. I currently have a Devo 8S and love it, however, I have not loaded the Deviation software on it as yet. I believe the 8S supports DSM2/DSMX right out of the box with the Deviation Software.
yes it does cheers
HEY AndyRC, Such a great video mate, Does the wifi booster give you further distance for flying?
seriously best rc channel out there
+bullet time ah thats very kind thank you!
I used Servo Extension Leads to plug straight on to the NRF24L01 module thus saving soldering but still needed to solder onto the transmitter. I haven't tried it yet but have made a continuity check and all seems fine. I can't seem to be able to download Deviationtx though for some reason but there is always a solution to all problems!!!! Can anyone help me,(in easy stages). how I can Download DeviationTX and DfuSe please? I cant seem to save it on my Comp'!!!!!
Hi Andy
I used to be into RC some 25yrs ago, I had most of Chris Foss models, but I am totally out of date, any chance on doing a tutorial on transmitters and receivers.
Mike
Please go to your local hobby store and ask questions. Do not relay on youtube. PS Ive been flying since the early 80s face to face is the best. Not a diss on youtube info can be had more easily face to face.
Hi. Can you help me I have the king Kong 130 with dsm2 receiver and a t8sg transmitter but I cannot seem to bind them do you have any ideas
Hi Andy, I have a quick question. Is the devo7e stock with dsmx/dsm2? Or do I have to use deviation for it to work with my blade products?
dsm2 and dsmx is stock :)
+AndyRC so I should be able to bind to my nano qx FC using the stock controller? just double checking because I might buy one and do the mod in the future.
yep thats correct
Hey Andy! The multiprotocol module from Banggood has been out for quite some time now and I was wondering when you will make an updated version of this video using this new product. I currently have a FS-i6 and was wondering if this mod is possible to do with this transmitter. I have seen people doing this mod with transmitters other than the DEVO products e.g. Taranis(es)...
+Peter Woo I don't have a spare devo so I won't be doing the 3 module mod
i would love the i6 to be able to do these mods/hacks, or maybe hack some of the receiver modules to the flysky ibus protocol....
Do I have to use two modules or am I able to just install one ?
Thanks for this high quality Video!
One question though:
What do you use to charge thisa Lipo?
i use a b6ac v2
Welcome to the vip club LOL. I just joined it my self this weekend with the NRF module. I actually installed it a month a go but I just got error of missing module, I had to order another one to be sure it was not the module the problem. It was the modules problem and with the new one didn't get the error. maybe the first one was DOA or I killed it trying to take out the pins it comes with. For the new one I didn't take the pins so I could test my soldering installation and be sure the new module was working. Now I want to add the A7105 chip and I was trying to fin information about how to connect the new antenna to it instead the one it comes with so happy to see you show this. But is th length of the antenna important? I thinks so right? or not? Second question why you added the wifi booster? it will amplify only the main module? but why you need it? Thanks for this video it will help many people.
So can the devo bind with dsm2/x rx or planes out of the box??
Oh wait, so the devo 7e comes standard with dsm2? Does that mean I can fly a blade nano cps without having to download devolution? I just ordered one, and am new to the hobby. I don't want to get to confused.
yep u can however its limited to about 70m range without mod
I think this is insanely informative video! I need to pause and make notes like school to keep up :) Thanks mon!!!!!
way way out of my league, but I like watch and hear the wisdom anyway just in case I catch some info I can use. I dont suppose anybody out there can tell me what controller
can bind with the WLTOYS q212 quadcopter?
Do you know the settings for the jjrc x1. ?i have tried the v202 but that’s not it!help
Andy can you tell me if the 7e will go into program mode with out the ubs cord attached? mine wont either way, and waited 6 weeks for it bg
+chbronco yes it should go into it without the lead connected
AndyRC hiya Andy will a walkera devolution 7 transmitter bind to the flysky IA6B receiver by any chance
Hay mate love the content I was wondering if I can some how connect a flysky RX to a are dron ap10 the rx bord has heaps of pins I think its a spi RX
great video! straight out of the box can I bind my deck 7e with the walkera super CP heli? I want to know if I can bind without doing all those modifications? please help! thank you.
+Dorothy Matthews yes it will work with all the walkera range
+AndyRC thank you very much! I was worried my devo 7e wouldn't bind with the walkera super cp. does this include walkera quad copters? (without mods or upgrades)? thank you.
it works for all walkera products. cheers
Hi
Any idea whether I can bind a FlySky i10 Tx to a Walkera Rodeo 110?
Regards,
David
Quick question how can I setup my little spyder with my devo 7?
That is really impressive, and you are right, it dose look cool with 3 antennas. I am timid about modding a tx after I bricked a 9xr...
I think this ones pretty hard to brick. I accidentally installed the 8s firmware on it and it easily recovered
how far the range using nrf24l01 module on devo..i use h8 mini the range just couple meters.
Bravo! Excellent jobs on both the mod(s), and the video. Subbed!
all is i can say is Wow great Vision keep up the great in-depth work.
Bought a devo 7e, installed the NRF24L01 module and it binds and flies but the JJRC X1 just spins anti-clockwise unless I put 70%+ right yaw on it. Removed and reinstalled the module but the problem continues. Same thing with my MJX X600. Any suggestions?
yes its usually the bind code used go check out the the model files already created on the devo forum they worked for me when mine was having constant yaw
@ 13:50 you begin to speak about the driver installation for the TX. I follow the step by step but when it comes to updating the driver, i do not have one available. In the upgrade tools folder, then Driver, all i have available is an empty x64 and x86 folders. I have downloaded several times and even tried an earlier version of the upgrade tool. Any help is appreciated sir.
what program are u using to extract the compressed file? could be the issue
Can I bind my Eachine trashcan with this Devo 7e? I have Devo 7 and some ppl saying that its no good for trashcan.
If you have done all the mods and included the frsky chip then yes u can
If only one module is active at any time, is it really necessary to have 3 antennas if you use the Wifi booster? Maybe just some plastic caps to protect the connection on the two that are not in use?
u run the risk of blowing the TX if an antenna is not connected and it fires up in the wrong model so its best to have all three on
Doh... forgot about that. Thanks Andy
do you know how to activate the Telemetry in the DSM2 or DSMX?
Wow Andy, what an exhaustive video. I've been wanting to build one of these for quite some time, but I get overwhelmed when trying to decipher the deviation mods on the website. Your video is very helpful, but it also points out my limited soldering/hacking skills. Is there a source where you can buy one of these already modded? The Chinese companies that build quads should hire you on as an engineer. You come up with the coolest stuff!!
+John Richardson Thanks John I guess your best bet is ebay or the deviation forum as theres no companies that sell the mod.
+John Richardson im planning to send my devo to someone that offers to mod them www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2364228
+AndyRC whats the best transmitter i could get for up to £40
love it, you really have some serious skills mate!
thanks very much i try my best. cheers!
I have been looking at this mod for some time. Is it hard to program buttons for do like flips on a Daming D003 quad?
+MM Masterscross no it's not hard u add buttons in the trims section
Thanks dude im in transmitter confusion land big time subbed had to really content like this 👍
Hi Andy thanks for the great vids , do you know if this transmitter and mod will bind to the turnigy tgy.ia6 a2 receiver ? thanks
I'm not aware of that one. ask in the deviationtx forum. someone should know
Um..... WOW. Well done. Any idea of range, should we expect the same as the standard transmitters?
+Gavin Powell yes same as standard transmitters. hopefully a couple of k with the wifi booster
With the Wi Fi booster, i assume its 2.4? Can this be used on any transmitter to improve the range? If there were other people flying next to you could it interfere with there transmitter? What is your standard range compared to your 2k your hoping for? 😆
+Gavin Powell yes it can be used on any transmitter I should imagine the stock range to be about 1 kilometre but this is untested yet
Will you be doing a vid on testing it? Sorry for all the questions, i'll shut up now 😆
+Gavin Powell maybe. I'll definately be using it in future vids
thanks AndyRC, for the fast reply.
what receivers do you sugest that I should get when I order my Devo7E because they came without Receiver and I wanted the smaller choise possible. I also notice that devo 7E doesnt has the possibility of putting modules at the back, right? like this example www.banggood.com/FrSky-2_4G-8CH-DFT-Transmitter-Module-With-V8FR-II-Receiver-Combo-p-1008352.html
Take care and keep up the great work.
+jorge manuel morbey the devo 7e in stock form only supports dsm2 protocol so it would need to be a dsm2 or dsmx receiver
did you used the walkera up02 sofware adapter for this mod?
no i didnt
Andy Thanks. Have you seen the new 3 in 1 chip for the mod?
yesi have but as mine is all electrical taped up I cant try it. Would be nice if someone could send me one ;)
What receiver would you recommend for a 250 build, if I'm planning to use with the devo 7e?
if it's a non modified devo 7e I wouldn't use it for a 250 as it only outputs 10mw of power. not enough range for a 250
+AndyRC the antennas and the NRF chip are on the way. I'm planning to do the range extend mod. Which mod would you suggest?
+Robert Kovacs if you intend to use it with a miniquad then I would suggest getting the frsky module fitted to the Devo so u can use the frsky x4r. its the most popular receiver . other than that for a miniquad to use with the devo range mod get a dsmx receiver. dsmx hops more times than dsm2
+AndyRC Thank you. I'm still doing my research what stuffs will I need for the 250, and also waiting for you build video :)
the parts are almost all here. thanks
Can devo f7 modded using this 3in1 chip to use flysky / frsky protocol?
ANDY I NEED SOME HELP. I INSTALLED THE 3 IN 1 MODULE NOW WHEN I TURNED IT ON THE SCREEN WHEN TURNED ON "MISSING MODULES: CC2500" TOOK THE DEVO7e APART AND RESOLDERED THE CC2500 WIRES. BUT STILL GET THE SAME ERROR MESSAGE. CAN YOU GIVE ME IDEAS, PLEASE
i dont have the 3 in 1 module sorry. try out the deviation tx forums theres a lot of helpful people there. sounds to me like the settings are not correct in the ini file
Thanks
I'm pretty confident in my ability to put this together and for around 120 bucks usd it seems pretty sweet. I have hubsan, wl toys, and cheerson products right now as well as some off brand gear and I will be putting together a 250 fpv racer shortly and would like to use frsky d4rII. Is this my best option for the price?
+ryanworks35509 the models you mentioned there use all four chips. you can only have three so factor that into your descision
thanks Andy I was noticing you did not use the CC2500. I will go take a look at the list.
yes I have the taranis for frsky stuff
I might have to go the same route. I'm wondering what kind of range I will get on the hubsan board with this. I set up my hubsan/Carbon frame with 5.8fpv instead of 1.3 due to bad harmonics, but I haven't got my nano tech batteries in yet and the ones I have gave me extremely limited flight times.
I will be testing the range on the hubsan yes. on my to do list.
Almost ready to try this mod....thanks for the detailed video....still scares me all the downloading that needs to be done...
its the soldering that is the hardest part the downloading is OK it impossible to brick
Very informative and creatively produced,I greatly appreciate your effort and sharing.How good is the wifi booster and what type of battery for the 3.7- 5v has the best results with the 2watt?Thanks in advance.
+C0ckPitVuE 777 A.K.A The long ranger. wifi boostre is very good. it hasnt gone out of range yet!
+AndyRC what type of battery is best for the 3.7 volts-5.5. Volt booster.
if you check out my V686 mods video i added a 5v regulator to the wifi booster that allows anything between a 1 s and 3 S to be attached there is no best battery. it just makes it more versatile.
+AndyRC Thanks appreciate it.
no problem
if i used this mod would I be able to connect to the furibee f3 frsky flight controller? using the A7105 chip ?
i believe the frsky chip is CC2500
oh ok thanks :D
The Jumper transmitter also...multi-protocall
What can the devo 7e do without mods? Can it still fly a good range of aircraft?
only limited range of 80 meters with spectrum models only
is it syma x8c also can be bind??
what's the range on this one want to use with my eye one extreme thanks dude
it is a full range transmitter if you do the devo 8 mod
followed you procedure think I wired it properly. but cant get into program mode. plug into computer hold ext and turn on all I get is a pic of the trims and a helicopter on the right side.
+chbronco not heard that issue before sounds like the button is faulting?
Is it really necesarry to change the existing module? Can't I just solder in two new modules?
u can but the stock dsm2 module only has a range of 50meters or so
I have a teranis + ... is my radio capable to do all this.
if not ... can you make a radio for me as you described here ...
+magaiver yes you can actually buy modules for the taranis and you just plug it into the panel on the back. If you turn over your taranis there is a panel like a battery door just open that up and you can plug in the module there. It will make the FrSky protocol unusable until you remove the module. You can buy modules for pretty much any frequency and plug it in. BUT....there is some latency which is never good but its not crippling, but when racing or flying acro it might cause an issue here and there but i'm sure you won't notice it most of the time.
I'm thinking of buying the Devo7E and mod it to control Hubsan and Syma. I also read somewhere that the NRF24L01 can work with Tatic SLT which means it could work with my Dromida Vista. If it doesnt work, its still good fun
+Fábio Castro yes very good fun :)
+AndyRC Is the Wifi Booster only needed for the Devo module? From what i understand the other two modules contain a power amp on-board.
the wifi booster is for any of them requiring crazy range ;)
+AndyRC Nice :)
I just installed both NRF and A7105 following instructions and installing the new antennas, and performed the diode mod (so I left che CYR original chip and just shortened the diode).
What should I carefully check before turning on the radio for the first time?
I would not mess up the card. Thanks.
+Gianni Battista just make sure u have antennas on the modules otherwise they can burn up
+AndyRC ok thanks, I was just checking carefully the pinouts before turning on the radio, and 'stopping' cables and modules inside.
yep thats a good thing to do
AndyRC thank you very much, and thanks to your guide now I can say goodbye to all my old radios. My new Devo 7E now binds correctly with both modules.
wonderful news enjoy!
can I use the Devo 7e to fly my King Kong 90 GT
I don't have the devo but I do have a FrSky ....can I take the same chips and make modules to plug up to the back of my FrSky?
no I'm afraid not. its not just the chips its the hacking of the protocols
+AndyRC want about including an ardrino board or teensy 3.1 ...I'm new at this and these might be dumb questions. ...just trying to get smart thank you for your time.
+Chi Sty you can do that yes but only stuck to one protocol
+AndyRC you should do a video on how to do it for the FrSky
Man you should do a 12s and sell it to me. To control a lot of models. Planes too. Mainly elfite or dsmx/2, walkera, wltoys.
Need that control to work with dsm2/x.
the same ones you used on the cheap 450 quadcopter build. simon k flashed 20amps. that red/orange colour
the ones I use were 30 amp so I don't think they are quite the same 1 but 20 amp should be plenty
does anyone have the link for Dfuse 2.0 i couldn't find the download and is that still latest the version needed for the devo 7e?
About to do this mod to. Ordered everything last week including devo7e. I have the devo7 before with flysky module hacked in via trainer port ppm signal. But hope this tx will cover all my models.
it does cover a lot of them!
+AndyRC Yes it sure does. And btw you do great videos. Keep it up.
thanks I will try!
AndyRC andy do you know how to setup devo 7 switches for flight modes and failsafe
yes u do it in the mixers tab and theres a separate menu for fail safe if i recall
+AndyRC hiya Andy iv went over every video of it but I can only find guys setting up with mini cp or the rodeo which comes setup iv got it setup with my new build f3 deluxe fc but I can't figure out how to activate the switches and iv followed everything as fare as I can but I'm not getting Amy movement on my gear switch or mix switch Andy
The mods I found no issue with but after 2 years I still can't confidently program the advanced mixers and it's always a total hassle if the simple mode isn't enough such as dji 3 way switch etc. It's shame you grabbed the 7e though, I get it's a bargain and accessible for many but the advanced mixers are laid out very differently to the full size 8s and 12s and i'd kill for some clear tutorials on that from you.
I don't really see the devo range used for the bigger aircraft requiring advanced mixes. I mainly hope to use it on rtf aircraft. what sort of mixer are you trying to get? cheers
ah you mean like three position switches for flight modes?
Yes mainly but confident control of whatever is needed as it's as powerful as opentx on a Taranis. I don't fly anything bigger than a 450 heli and mainly fly sub 150 size or quads with 5 to 8" props.
ah cool I see
AndyRC There was a poll recently by the deviation crew asking what direction to take the 7e in too. It's kinda run out of memory they added so much so it must be dropped or a different fork be made which is more likely.
8S, 10 and 12s have plenty scope for adding features, protocols etc.
It's still a bargain but i'd want to know this if I was thinking about buying a deviation compatible tx
i have a e_sky 6 chan 2.4gh from a honye bee king will this work for a drone if i build 1
not that im aware
Hi Andy what a transmitter is best Devon 6 or 7e
devo 7e cheers
Apparently your not aware of the Turnigy 9XR and multi RF module. Unlike the Devo, you dont need to even open the radios case to install/use it.
+Ja Tu check the date of this video
I just spent about 3 hours trying to get this to work and I can't get it to work for some reason. Basically what keeps happening is when I try to install the new firmware, the software won't let me install it. Half the time it doesn't display anything as connected, then after fiddling around trying to get the driver for the tx to install, it will finally show up. Then the software just freezes. I tried pretty much every version of the firmware and Dfuse I could find, and all of them do the same thing. I will probably have to try it on a different computer and see if something is off, I am running Windows 10 so maybe that's the issue. I fiddled with it a bit more and it keeps giving me the message "unable to get DFU Descriptor.... Bad firmware"
I did this using windows ten no problems. make sure the USB lead is OK and also ensure the driver was installed the same as this video. even the smallest step missed can cause the entire thing not to work. its quite a challenge this mod :-( hang in there u will get it. its pretty hard to brick this one
+AndyRC Thanks for the encouragement. I actually just now got it to work. FINALLY.
wonderful news
If I chose not to mod the devo7e and use dsmx/dsm2 would I encounter problems?
just a short range of 50-80 meters
dang :-(
If you do the diode mod you get a full range transmitter (100 mW).
I fly everything with it.
nice mod andy iam currently work on this mod and came across your video from back in 2015 thanks for the share
no problem enjoy
I want to purchased one already mod!!! im really bad soldering, so I want one already modded could you sell me one??
Thanks Andy for a very exact mod account. You're right its tricky, but well worth not having to carry around numerous TX's :) I do have a slight problem when using the A7105 module though, both my hubsan & U807 seem to have 'lazy' motors? I've checked the config etc which is correct, any ideas mate? TIA
+Trevor Crouch what do you mean by lazy motors? cheers
+AndyRC thanks for the resopnse - when I start to accelerate only 2 of the motors spin, when I pitch forward/back left or right the other motors cut in, but not when the gyro is set on a flat surface and all the motors 'should' spin simultaneously (ps they do using with the original tx)
I was going to say thats a problem with the copters not the TX have you treid to re calibrate the gyros?
+AndyRC will check when I'm home later :)
+AndyRC turned TX then hubsanX4 & U807 and both binded fine and the motors ran correctly, very odd. Can only presume theTX or RC boards got confused somehow? One last question if i may, when it says channel 5 = leds or channel 6 = flip, where are these 'channels' on the Devo 7e please?
Hello Andy,
Unfortunately the Devo S Module in your link is backorder, and all other websites i've searched are out of stock.. =\ I already tried the diode mod, and like you said my "uber soldering skills" got me two diodes out of the module xD
+Rashed Dawabsheh yes its too hard to do the diode mod. hope u find somewhere that does the 8s module
+AndyRC
I ended up ordering from the same link, Fortunately, I got an email that it was shipped today although it is a back order =D
next step probably will follow your 250 build as a first time build =)
wouldn't have done it without your videos =D Thanks a lot Andy =)
wonderful hope you get it working! cheers
Nice video. However I can't enable all the modules. It has * symbol at all the modules.IE *YD717, *SymaX etc... Do you know why?
make sure u have ebabled the modules on the correct A13 A14 section of the ini
I already changed the hardware.ini files. It is correct setting. I'm using Multi RF 3 in 1 module.
its possible that its a different setup for that one. ask in the forum cheers
Well done ARC!
thanks :-)
What about the Devo 7????