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Akira:
Peter,I do not have first hand experience with a X9D, but there are many threads available to read about it on line. That said, it is internally similar to the X9E, which I have, and shares many features and capabilities. Both have telemetry capabilities, will bind to multiple receivers, up to 3, giving 24 channel capability, almost unlimited mixing, both share Open TX programming, which after learning the basics, is quite easy and incredibly powerful. Servo end points, slewing speeds, direction and delay are all adjustable on the transmitter. Custom fail safe for each channel. These are extremely capable radios, far more so than most model boaters need, but if auxillary control and custom settings are your thing, then these fit the bill. I will also say thay most computer radios share many of the same capabilities, but Open TX programming, constantly being updated and upgraded is a plus. Do note that FrSky has now gone with it's ownn proprietary programing, which I know nothing of and have no experience with.Hope this helps somewhat.

Peter57:
Many thanks for the thoughts and information.


Regards
Peter

MattyB:

--- Quote from: DJW on February 10, 2021, 11:29:09 am ---Morning All


Just wanted to give an update on this, I did proceed with the FrSky system and wanted to add some feedback to anyone else considering something similar.


The short version of this is that the jump in capability over a 'conventional' RC is mind bending, I moved from a Futaba 6EX.  It does require a significant commitment to learn how to configure right from the word go. Out of the box it does pretty much nothing at all and is an expensive doorstop.  I've spent quite a lot of time watching YouTube videos and seeking out details on various forums to get it up and running as I want it. I opted to install OpenTX as the operating system so this involved flashing the TX, the RX and the 'RF Module' with new firmware, then its down to getting the channels configured.  The R8 Pro RX gives 8 conventional channels, and the SBus extension 8 more so its a 16 channel system, at the moment I'm using 8.


The main notion seems to be Input > Mix > Output.  So you can select an Input, a stick or a switch. Then you can mix, with other channels or curves or whatever. Then you select where the Output goes, to a servo, an aux switch, an ESC, or combinations of...  So you can use a stick or switch to control whatever you want.


OpenTX allows use of OpenTX companion, an application which I use on my PC to program the TX, this has a simulator so you can think through settings and test them before sending them to the TX.


Another feature of the FrSky hardware is the telemetry. I've added a pair of FrSky Neuron 40S ESCs to my setup, I see LiPo voltages, ESC temps, motor RPM, signal strength on the TX. Just looking now to add a 'state of charge' indicator for the LiPos:





Very pleased with the system so far and looking forward to getting it all installed in my Aquarama.





Best regards
David.

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H David, I am a newbie to boating and have just joined this forum but have many years experience in OpenTX from my fixed-wing RC planes and quadcopter  days, so if you ever have OpenTX questions, just ping away as my flying club clubmates considered  me something of a guru ok2  until I had to put flying on pause following my stroke.

DJW:
Hi Matty


Thanks for your note, and profuse apologies for not responding earlier.


I think I'll be taking you up on your offer before too long, to sanity check what I'm doing if nothing else, always good to get another opinion. Starting to set the FrSky up for my new 1/5 scale Aquarama build, it'll have more toys on than the 1/10th, I'm at 16 channels at the moment with a few Arduinos in the mix too.


I'll drop you a PM.


Thanks and regards
David.

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