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Hey folks. I was doing some searching on here for info about the Taranis, and specifically the FrSky sensors available for use with the FrSky S-Port receivers. I was a little surprised to see there is no Taranis/FrSky Owners Thread. So maybe we can start one here, and continue to add to it as experience with these products increases and the software continues to evolve.
FOR THOSE NOT FAMILIAR:
I just recently purchased the Taranis X9D with X8R ("smart-port" and sbus) Rx. Like many people, I am finding myself blown away by the features, customization and control you get for the money. A ton of telemetry sensor add-ons are available for both the newer Smart-Port capable (also seen written as SPORT or s-port), as well as the older FrSky analog Rxs, which makes the functionality even better. The added bonus of the X8R 16 channel RX with Smart Port and S.Bus being less than $35, means if this becomes a radio you'd like to use on all your MRs, it's now semi-affordable to buy a different RX for each build (OK, not you guys with 15 MRs!), and not have to go through the removal/install each time you want to fly a different craft.
To top it off, there is the Companion 9X software/GUI that allows for customization and basic setup in the computer. This provides the ability to see the features and settings in front of you - in large format and living color, right on your computer monitor. There's even a function that simulates the radio, so you can check the changes you have made within the software, and to see how those changes will act inside the radio - all before having to commit that info to your TX.
One thing to keep in mind: like most things open-source, at times there are so many options it's easy to get lost. But I have found that with a little research, basic setup has been fairly simple, and lets you get to the more advanced features at your own pace.
There are some great how-to videos on the YouTube channel HERE:
Great info regarding Taranis/X8R specifically working with the SuperX HERE:
Great info regarding Taranis/X8R specifically working with Naza V2 HERE:
One thing I have found a little frustrating is that each vendor seems to be missing certain sensors, and so to get all the sensors that I thought would work for this build, I had to source them from a few different retailers. Not a big deal, but I find myself keeping an eye out when I am shopping for other items, just to check if they have one of the sensors I'd like to try.
The main reason I thought to start this thread is: I find lot of the info available for the sensors is targeted at fixed wing planes. Install instructions and videos often reference connecting certain sensors to single battery/ESC configurations (voltage/current sensors), which often doesn't address our MR builds. It would be great if this thread could become a catch-all for info related specifically to FrSky/Taranis for use with MRs.
Hopefully some of the local wizards around here can chip in and help us all get the most out of out Taranis/FrSky setup.
Let the games begin! What's your setup? What sensors have you tried? What would you recommend to those just looking into the Taranis option? Have any other good links within multirotorforums.com? Any cool customizations?
Cheers.
FOR THOSE NOT FAMILIAR:
I just recently purchased the Taranis X9D with X8R ("smart-port" and sbus) Rx. Like many people, I am finding myself blown away by the features, customization and control you get for the money. A ton of telemetry sensor add-ons are available for both the newer Smart-Port capable (also seen written as SPORT or s-port), as well as the older FrSky analog Rxs, which makes the functionality even better. The added bonus of the X8R 16 channel RX with Smart Port and S.Bus being less than $35, means if this becomes a radio you'd like to use on all your MRs, it's now semi-affordable to buy a different RX for each build (OK, not you guys with 15 MRs!), and not have to go through the removal/install each time you want to fly a different craft.
To top it off, there is the Companion 9X software/GUI that allows for customization and basic setup in the computer. This provides the ability to see the features and settings in front of you - in large format and living color, right on your computer monitor. There's even a function that simulates the radio, so you can check the changes you have made within the software, and to see how those changes will act inside the radio - all before having to commit that info to your TX.
One thing to keep in mind: like most things open-source, at times there are so many options it's easy to get lost. But I have found that with a little research, basic setup has been fairly simple, and lets you get to the more advanced features at your own pace.
There are some great how-to videos on the YouTube channel HERE:
Great info regarding Taranis/X8R specifically working with the SuperX HERE:
Great info regarding Taranis/X8R specifically working with Naza V2 HERE:
One thing I have found a little frustrating is that each vendor seems to be missing certain sensors, and so to get all the sensors that I thought would work for this build, I had to source them from a few different retailers. Not a big deal, but I find myself keeping an eye out when I am shopping for other items, just to check if they have one of the sensors I'd like to try.
The main reason I thought to start this thread is: I find lot of the info available for the sensors is targeted at fixed wing planes. Install instructions and videos often reference connecting certain sensors to single battery/ESC configurations (voltage/current sensors), which often doesn't address our MR builds. It would be great if this thread could become a catch-all for info related specifically to FrSky/Taranis for use with MRs.
Hopefully some of the local wizards around here can chip in and help us all get the most out of out Taranis/FrSky setup.
Let the games begin! What's your setup? What sensors have you tried? What would you recommend to those just looking into the Taranis option? Have any other good links within multirotorforums.com? Any cool customizations?
Cheers.
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