HobbyKing Turnigy FlySky 9x Radio with ER9x Firmware Demonstration

Finally flashed my HobbyKing Turnigy 9x with the ER9x firmware. Doing this adds a lot of functionality to the otherwise already good radio. The ER9x is one of several open source projects based on this AMTEL chipped radio and variants.

One of the features I like very much is that you get 16 model slots. Every stick, pot and switch is programmable - even virtual switches if you would ever need one. The radio settings by itself is an eye opener - you get also to see the status of your ALL your control points and a brief but important snapshot on how your radio is doing. The logic behind the firmware takes some getting used to - but when you understand what it is doing, then it becomes easier to find out how to make the radio do what you need/want.

Credits go to the "creator" of this wonderful work - Mr ER (hence the name ER9x)

er9X Homepage http://code.google.com/p/er9x/ where you can find the links, how to's, manuals and other neat stuff .... might even consider making somebody happy while you are there ....

Thank you again HobbyKing for allowing hobbyists like me to be able to afford to buy products that "work very well" at a reasonable price.

Fly safe ...

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• radio control
• HobbyKing
• Turnigy
• 9X
• er9x
• Firmware
• update

[SuperGoofa]

Hi tsisapik thank you for your prompt reply,not to sure what you mean by URL link to the google code site being 75 I'm not that computer savey. Regards Goofa

[tsisapik]

@SuperGoofa No problem ... in the video description, on the fourth paragraph down, there is a link to the Google code site (ER9x homepage - in blue font) click on those words (it's really a link) and you will be transferred to the ER9x home page. FYI - I enjoyed your scratch build models ... wish I had your skill and patience !!

[SuperGoofa]

Hi great video can,t see what your doing to set throttle hold, plenty of button pushing, most frustrating I can find no detail anywhere on the net for such an important safety feature on electric models Regards Goofa

[tsisapik]

@SuperGoofa At 2:21 the video shows the mix to set throttle hold on Ch 3 via THR switch. You are right this is an important feature and in 2:33, T-Cut is the second template down to program into the radio for use. The manual (found in the URL link to the google code site) covers the features and how to program the radio. There are also some very helpful how-to documents. Regards!

[VTOLKits]

What for swashplate types have the Th9x ?

[tsisapik]

@VTOLKits The stock has "single servo" and four "CCPM" settings. With ER9x you have to program each servo mixes and curves and the easiest way to do that is to use the "templates".

[tsisapik]

@441rider Hi! This radio is currently Mode 2 (throttle stick on left) and set up for airplanes but can also be used for helis. You can mix a little forward pitch with throttle up in the mixing/curves menu but would not suggest it because it could be a problem during hovering.

[441rider]

Will this tx task for throttle up when moving forward on a heli? like a % boost when right stick is moved?

[tsisapik]

@thieny3000 Thank you ... gotta get one of these if you want a capable and inexpensive radio.

[thieny3000]

that is so cool uncle.