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FrSky Taranis Q X7S ACCESS

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Dave_S.:
Thank you, David. I have used the heli 32 software to set up my ESCs, but was doing so for aircraft, so paid no attention to the fwd/reverse option. I can't lay my hands on the ESCs now, so they might have been sold when I was clearing out my electric aircraft odds & ends to go back to glow (but now can't fly anything because of my eyesight).


My model boats mostly use the obvious 2 channels, though I use a third on one to switch lights on and off, and have a Crash Tender awaiting restoration which has a pump for the extinguishers, so that might require an extra couple of channels, but that would still be within the scope of my simple FlySky i6, so I am still considering selling the Taranis & all the receivers I have for it. I spent many hours trying to get to grips with the programming/setting up routines but was still as baffled at the end as I was when I started. I can manage to use my laptop and phone but have no idea of (or interest in) what goes on inside. The Taranis & Open Tx seemed to assume that the user was familiar with some computer programming. I know it is a very versatile system, but I am not convinced I need that level of versatility.

Dave_S.:
no longer relevant.

DJW:
Afternoon All


Just wanted to give an update on the FrSky system now it's had a few months of use in the Aquarama.  Basically it's working well, not had any real range control issues but have heard the 'low RSSI' warning when the boat is a way out, but the boats pretty small when that happens so I just turn it around...  I suspect this is down to the antennae in the boat being within the hull and even though at 90° to each other and as high as I can make them, they're only 2" above the waterline...


I'm finding the telemetry is very useful, it lets me keep the boat on the water longer as most of the potential problem areas are being monitored and fed back to the Tx. I've set up a couple of alarms that trigger on the Tx if water is detected in the hull, and another if the voltage on the 3S LiPos drops below 10v.  The LiPo voltages are displayed on the Tx screen but looking at that is not always convenient, so I've also added a voltage readout to the the momentary toggle switch, so flicking the switch gives an audible update from the Tx of the actual voltage of the LiPos in the boat.


As has been mentioned on the thread, this kind of system is not for everyone, it's not a case of plug in and go sailing. But if you want to put some time in and explore what can be done with a modern system, push some limits and build a bespoke control system, it's very good.  Well I think it is...  ;-)


Best regards to all.
David.

Akira:
David, I am using the X9E and I really love the system. Regarding the RSSI warning, the factory level is rather high. I adjusted mine and then range tested the system. I found that I had good RSSI levels well past reasonable visual control range, close to 200 yards. My depth perseption at that point is useless :o

Peter57:
Hello,


I was not sure whether to post my questions as a new topic or add it to this thread - for now I have chosen the latter.


There is some really interesting discussion here about the Taranis Q X7S and the options it gives for telemetry. Does anyone have experience of the Taranis X9D Plus please? I am looking at the possibility of getting (a second hand) one.


Many thanks
Peter

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