Radiomaster Rx
Aimon Jardine
The Radiomaster TX16S is basically an improved version of the Jumper T16 Pro (see review). According to the maker, Radiomaster, they used to work with Jumper on the T16, but for some reason they went their separate ways. And now Radiomaster decided to release their own version of the radio, hence the similarity.
The Radiomaster TX16S is an alternative to the popular Frsky Taranis, but while Frsky is pushing towards their new ACCESS protocol, the multi-protocol module in the TX16S allows you to continue using the older Frsky protocols, as well as protocols from many other brands including Flysky and Spketrum.
Note that you should only use LiPo or Li-ion batteries with an end voltage of 4.2V per cell if you intend to use the built-in charging capability. You are not supposed to charge LiFE or older 3.6V Li-ion cells in this radio. According to Radiomaster:
The antenna is sadly not removable, I guess the reason behind this design choice is to comply with regulations (to stop users from using higher gain antennas). You can however, modify your TX16S to have a removable antenna :)
The TX16S is fully compatible with TBS Crossfire. In fact, you can purchase the TX16S and Crossfire Micro TX module as a bundle to save money :) Apart from Crossfire it also works with Frsky R9M. And it supports Frsky D16 and D8 modes in case you are wondering.
Some people had their plastic roller broken in the T16 because they pressed too hard, so Radiomaster decided to put a metal rollers in all versions of their TX16S, hopefully these will be more durable. It has a really solid feel to it, definitely feels better than the plastic one on the T16.
Hi Oscar,
Recently i bought the radiomaster tx16s mkII, and iam facing some problem.
It shows no multi telemetry module detected, even if i flash the AETR from firmaware in radio settings, it says firmware update error and device not responding. i tried to update the frimware with v 2.8.1 still nothing changed.
also i tried installing the multi telem module, i tried both of them STM32 4 in 1 module flash and also STM32 CC2500 nothing works. both at stable version of 1.3.3.20
is there any internal fault or any firmware issue?
Can i have any info on this.
it would be really helpfull.
Hi Oscar, thanks for a great review.
One quick question here. I am trying to calibrate Tx16s with QGroundControl but it does not work. It tells me to move the throttle stick all the way down but nothing happens after I do it. I tried calibrating the tx16s internally multiple times and also did lots of research on google. But it just does not work with QGroundControl.
I am new in this field so I guess I can miss some minor detail. Would appreciate your help a lot. Thanks in advance!
I am not sure what QGroundControl is.
One thing you can check on your radio is to make sure the endpoints are set correctly?
Go to Model Setup (by holding the MDL button), then press the PAGE> button until you see OUTPUTS, check if CH1-CH4 values are responding correctly to the end sticks. For more info check here: -tx-channel-mid-end-point/
Thanks for the reply, I just found out what the problem was. It was from the model I created in tx16s. I guess some parameters were not enough and it would not recognize my stick movements. After I changed it to pre-created RC models, they worked just fine. I guess I need to learn more about the radio transmitter. In any case, thank you)
Radiomaster T16s . I did not find where it mentions how many models in memory
if other models can be selected what happens to protocol change if different receiver brands are used ?
thanks
Aussie Macka
Omer
The transmitter needs 2X 3.7V 18650 Li Ion batteries. 3.6V is NOT recommended as the internal charge soircuit may well over charge them. OR you can use a 2 cell Lipo ie 3.7V per cell. The manual states dont use.
I got 2 18650 with nominal voltage 3.6V, but fully charged they are 4.2V. Today I received my tx16s and charged these batteries in the tx with the provided tray and they are charged fully. Checked with V meter, 4.15V each. Why cant we use the 3.6V 18650?
This is in similar price range with Jumper T18 lite which has Removable antenna but not a charging port. I will go for T18 lite just because of removable antenna unless T16S has some special advantage over T18 lite. What is the output power of T16S for 2.4 GHZ ?
nobody mentions about the averadge range of the T16 or TX16S, while they are in the market for some time.
I think the bulk of pilots will use FRsky receivers and there should be enough data, have you tested the range on some
receivers? Also, do you know if there will be a fine tune needed like the T16?
Frsky are moving in the complete opposite direction of open source and attempting close source their receivers and protocols etc to try and force the Frsky tx owning community to buy genuine frsky receivers. Not cool.
So the T16 has a bug that interferes with use of DSM receivers. There is a downloadable fix for this, and a promise that Jumper will upgrade to eliminate the problem in future versions of the T16.
Has the TS16 been upgraded to eliminate the problems with DMS?
I think the best is one mix of T16 and T16s.
I like improvement of T16S but the t16 pro hall sticks, are like T series Futaba, and this is sure good..
The T16 sticks are great; with gimbal axle lateral degree regulation screw.
This is not present in T16S (the sticks are Frisky type) and this is in my opinion bad.
The present invention relates to an indoor Precise Position System comprising a cell-based structure which cell-based structure provides a wide modular scalability and a subscription principle for high number of moving units. A positioning system according to the invention comprises: - a plurality of systemtransmitters where each systemtransmitter has a unique identification code and comprises a receiver configured to constantly listening to a radio signal and a transmitter configured to transmitting an ultrasound signal, all systemtransmitters are fixed units, i.e. they are stationary; - one or more radiomasters where each radiomaster comprises a radio receiver configured to receive registered information from at least one server and a radio receiver configured to receive a clock signal, also each radiomaster comprises a radio transmitter configured to transmit a radio signal to a group of systemtransmitters related to the radiomaster; - the at least one server comprising -- a register of all systemtransmitters of the system including a 3D position of each systemtransmitter recorded in a fixed geometry system file, -- a register of which radiomaster controls which systemtransmitters, -- a transmission schedule defining a time period or loop for each radiomaster during which time period or loop a sequence of signals are send from a radiomaster to all its related systemtransmitters, and -- comprising a server transmitter configured to transmit registered information and a server transmitter configured to transmit a clock signal; - a plurality of moving units, each moving unit comprising a receiver module configured to constantly listening to radio signals from the one or more radiomasters belonging to the system and configured to receive ultrasound signals from one or more systemtransmitters; and - each moving unit comprises or has access to storage means configured to store data of the fixed geometry system and comprises or has access to a controller or processor configured to calculate the flight time for the ultrasound signals and further comprises or has access to a controller or processor configured to calculate a real-time position based on this information.
N2 - The present invention relates to an indoor Precise Position System comprising a cell-based structure which cell-based structure provides a wide modular scalability and a subscription principle for high number of moving units. A positioning system according to the invention comprises: - a plurality of systemtransmitters where each systemtransmitter has a unique identification code and comprises a receiver configured to constantly listening to a radio signal and a transmitter configured to transmitting an ultrasound signal, all systemtransmitters are fixed units, i.e. they are stationary; - one or more radiomasters where each radiomaster comprises a radio receiver configured to receive registered information from at least one server and a radio receiver configured to receive a clock signal, also each radiomaster comprises a radio transmitter configured to transmit a radio signal to a group of systemtransmitters related to the radiomaster; - the at least one server comprising -- a register of all systemtransmitters of the system including a 3D position of each systemtransmitter recorded in a fixed geometry system file, -- a register of which radiomaster controls which systemtransmitters, -- a transmission schedule defining a time period or loop for each radiomaster during which time period or loop a sequence of signals are send from a radiomaster to all its related systemtransmitters, and -- comprising a server transmitter configured to transmit registered information and a server transmitter configured to transmit a clock signal; - a plurality of moving units, each moving unit comprising a receiver module configured to constantly listening to radio signals from the one or more radiomasters belonging to the system and configured to receive ultrasound signals from one or more systemtransmitters; and - each moving unit comprises or has access to storage means configured to store data of the fixed geometry system and comprises or has access to a controller or processor configured to calculate the flight time for the ultrasound signals and further comprises or has access to a controller or processor configured to calculate a real-time position based on this information.
AB - The present invention relates to an indoor Precise Position System comprising a cell-based structure which cell-based structure provides a wide modular scalability and a subscription principle for high number of moving units. A positioning system according to the invention comprises: - a plurality of systemtransmitters where each systemtransmitter has a unique identification code and comprises a receiver configured to constantly listening to a radio signal and a transmitter configured to transmitting an ultrasound signal, all systemtransmitters are fixed units, i.e. they are stationary; - one or more radiomasters where each radiomaster comprises a radio receiver configured to receive registered information from at least one server and a radio receiver configured to receive a clock signal, also each radiomaster comprises a radio transmitter configured to transmit a radio signal to a group of systemtransmitters related to the radiomaster; - the at least one server comprising -- a register of all systemtransmitters of the system including a 3D position of each systemtransmitter recorded in a fixed geometry system file, -- a register of which radiomaster controls which systemtransmitters, -- a transmission schedule defining a time period or loop for each radiomaster during which time period or loop a sequence of signals are send from a radiomaster to all its related systemtransmitters, and -- comprising a server transmitter configured to transmit registered information and a server transmitter configured to transmit a clock signal; - a plurality of moving units, each moving unit comprising a receiver module configured to constantly listening to radio signals from the one or more radiomasters belonging to the system and configured to receive ultrasound signals from one or more systemtransmitters; and - each moving unit comprises or has access to storage means configured to store data of the fixed geometry system and comprises or has access to a controller or processor configured to calculate the flight time for the ultrasound signals and further comprises or has access to a controller or processor configured to calculate a real-time position based on this information.
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