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With v2 firmware update, correcting many flaws of the previous 9X, plus inbuilt 2.4Ghz (no daggy second antenna) this is a quality, reliable 2.4Ghz system suitable for beginners and pro pilots alike. Get that locked-in feeling that only 2.4Ghz glitch free technology can provide. Ultra fast reaction times and interference free control of your model is only achievable with this 2.4Ghz technology.
Without a doubt, the best value 9Ch system available!
Number of Channnel: 8ch ppm/9ch pcm Display: 128*64LCD Support Type: Heli/Acro/Glid Support user: 8 Stick model: 4 Encoder type: ppm/pcm Subtrim: Yes Simulator Interface: Yes Buzzer: Yes Low Voltage Show: Yes
Important. The TURNIGY 9X has been reflashed with the new v2 firmware, fixing previous menu and mixing issues. This firmware flash is only available from our TURNIGY 9X system as we flash each unit in our office before it is shipped. Purchases of any other rebranded version of the TURNIGY 9X will not have the latest firmware and patches (even the OEM factory does not have these updates).
NOTE: "SWITCH ERROR" means you have one of the switches in the wrong position when you turn the radio on. It is not a fault.
how to connect to receiver: 1ch - eleron1, 2ch - elevator, 3ch - esc with motor and battery, 4ch - ruder, 6ch - eleron2. in transmitter setting need ACTivate FLAPerons. choose 100% (this need for enable eleron2)
Mar11 do you want a Training cable or a Buddy Cable?? If you want a training cable (one that goes to you PC) then USB Simulator Lead for Turnigy GTX3 Transmitter - VRC Sim Compatible (PRODUCT ID: GT-USB-SIM ). Every says it work on the Turnigy9X BUT you must unplug the module or do the 1k resistor MOD!
Information regarding the manual of Turnigy 9X 9Ch Transmitter w/ Module & 8ch Receiver (Mode 2) (v2 Firmware). Where can i find the manual of this radio in english ? Is such manual also available in french or (best...) in italian ? Pietro
This one ID: ZIP25003S3C ?
Nã*o há* problema. Apenas pode ter que mudar o conector da bateria.
Cuidado! O transmissor está* protegido contra a polaridade inversa.
On a stock 9x, you cannot set the low voltage warning. If you are using alkaline, probably you will be fine to 11V, on NiMHs, 9V. If I were you, I would use the AA pack on a simulator only. The pack is cheap, and unreliable. Mine would drop power all the time (found it on the ground), so I placed a Zippy Flightmax 1800 in it's place (modifying the connector), and problem solved.
Awesome! That will work quite nicely. do recommend that you fully discharge your NiMhs occasionally, even though they are said to mot have memory effect, they really do. In the case of NiMHs, they have a linear discharge to them, but I would not trust them below 9V.
TX work with 8AA batteries/NiMhAccus (battery holder included) OR with any 3S lipo which fits
battery compartment (110x30x32).
For example Rhino 2620mAh 3S 11.1v Low-Discharge Transmitter Lipoly Pack ID: (R2620-TX-3 )
RX sure requires power too (4.5-6v) here you may power it with 4xAA size or from UBEC or from ESC with BEC.
On a bixler, you are not pressed too bad for weight, so the 8 channel RX will work. There is a good RX from flysky that works nice with the 9x, the FS-R6B, which I like. it is very small, and light, but has great range. I would say kind of borderline for FPV, but excellent for line of sight.
Yes, to remove the stock module you need to unsolder antenna wire inside stock module, then
untighten antenna fixing screw and you can remove stock antenna. With the stock antenna wire, you can't put other module in 9x
You'll get it, patience! If you had it sent by Singpost, it takes a week to show that it is shipped. You will get your TX within a month, as I did with the 9x, 9xr, Icon A5, QBot, Frsky combo, etc.
The range is very strong dependent on conditions.
EMF polution level from WiFi / celluar stations / High voltage lines e.t.c, It also strongly depend on antennas quality and placement. Third factor is power of RX, use low path filter (just a ferrite coil) on each connection to RX (power and signal). In ideal case you probably can hit 2km
but 800m - 1km is more realistic for stock module
of Turnigy 9X. For extra range over 2km, better choice is FrSky ACCST combo (module and RX).
But if you will decide to use this combo instead
then you probably would prefere to get 9XR instead of 9X. At least you wouldn't need to desolder turnigy module antenna. And will have some nice features, like reflash connector and backlight.
I bought the 9x a moth ago. Now I just trying to give myself every advantage at the field. I bought the Imax B6 charger, Turnigy 2300mah 4.8v, and now the Rino 2620. Your advice has been very good and helpful. Thank you!
On the backside it is labeled as CE and FC. As far as I know there arent any problems in Germany. But Im not sure if its 100% legal, because of the Singalpower. You can also put in a FrSky-Modul, which I think is legal. Hope this helps *)
I bought the Turnigy 9X 9Ch Transmitter w/ Module & 8ch Receiver (Mode 2) (v2 Firmware)almost a month ago but was only able to use it last saturday may 11, 2013 due to my schedule. I used it for the Hobbyking Bixler 2 EPO 1500mm w/ Brushless Motor, Servos and Optional Flaps (ARF) using the following electronics: Turnigy 9X 9Ch Transmitter w/ Module & 8ch Receiver (Mode 2) (v2 Firmware), Turnigy AE-45A Brushless ESC, Turnigy 2200mAh 3S 30C Lipo Pack. my question is HOW FAR IS REALLY THE RANGE OF THIS 2.4GHZ RADIO? the reason for my question is because after about 500m, I had absolutely no control with the bixler. and when i tried to run after it, it seems that the communication of the TX/RX goes on and off. is there someone who experienced this? and was able to find out what's going on? all your inputs will be greatly appreciated. thanks to all in advance.
I have exactly the same transmitter. I'm using 3s 2500mAh LiPo and everything works correctly. My transmitter has much longer range than 500m. Some time ago i tested it and i lost range after 2km (good conditions without buildings, trees, etc.). Please try to use different power supply for Transmitter and Receiver. What is your receiver's power supply?
thanks for the reply Jakub. i'm really at a loss because i had high hopes for this TX/RX. i will try to follow your advice with regards to the power supply for the TX/RX and will update you as soon as i have the time.
James, the 9X is made to handle more than 12V as main power supply, it has internal regulators. You can use either 9.6v LiFe, or 11.1 Lipo, or 12V alkalines (8 AA batteries). No problem at all. I even use my old lipos to feed the Tx, since power need of the Tx is low, any old lipo can be reused (as long as it fits the compartment).
I have had the Tx for almost a year, always using it with 11.1v (12.4v with lipo fully charged), and sometimes the Tx is on for 30 minutes, continuosly. Never had a problem. Thanks for the credit!
A HK já* te passou o có*d. d rastreamento??
Estava com uma bateria d ficou pelo menos 30 dias em Cingapura, e chegou no Brasil a semana passada.
Sempre comprei na HK e até* hj nunca tive problemas em nã*o receber os produtos. Desse rá*dio q vc comprou, já* trouxe pelo menos uns 10 pra alguns amigos.
Edilson, pode ficar tranquilo que o radio vai ser despachado, quando vc faz o login e entra no seu perfil acesse o seu pedido se o radio ainda estiver na China (fora de estoque) é* para ter um opcional de converter o valor pago em cré*ditos para compra de outro produto, eu comprei trê*s rá*dios desse e um deles recebi 4 meses depois de ter feito a compra, é* demorado mesmo.
The radio is set up to be used with a LiPo TX pack. Check out "ZIP25003S3C" ZIPPY Flightmax 2500mAh Transmitter Pack (Futaba/JR) OR "R2620-TX-3" Rhino 2620mAh 3S 11.1v Low-Discharge Transmitter Lipoly Pack OR "T2650.3S.1C" Turnigy 2650mAh 3S 1C LLF Tx Pack (Futaba/JR). There are more options as well, just make sure they have the correct Futaba or JR servo style discharge plug and you should be set. I'm using the Rhino above. Hope this helps!
If the battery you mention is a Life pack, as opposed to Lipo, you'll be fine as the individual cell voltage of a Life pack is a bit lower than a Lipo (3.3 vs 3.7). If it is a Lipo, it may not immediately burn out the 9x but over time, that extra strain, could cause the built in voltage regulator to fail. :D
I am assuming that is a TX LiPo pack, which it would be better to use a LiFe battery. Be very careful to make sure the polarity of the pack is correct, so as not to mess up your TX. there have been horror stories about this. I recommend the Zippy Flightmax 3s LiFe, either 1800 (which I have) or 2500mA is fine too. You have to put your own connector onto either of these packs, so remember that, and you will need a charger that will charge LiFe bateries, like the Imax B6.
EffinA is right on about expressing the importance of making sure you get the polarity right. :D I still stand by the importance of choosing a 3S LiFe pack over a typical LiPo pack. If you were to go over to the RCGroup forums you'll find several topics/horror stories of people burning out the voltage regulator in their 9Xs after using a 3S LiPo. If you must use a LiPo pack with this Tx, then I'd recommend wiring a diode in series with the pack to lower the voltage a bit. As I said before, using a 3S LiPo with this Tx might not cause it to burn out right away, but over time, it'll take its toll. Why take such a risk?
Here is what you need: First, get a Smartiparts board, and install it. After that, you will need a USB ASP programming card for Amtel processors. I am assuming you want to reflash the firmware, unless you are using it for a flight simulator, which I would recommend Phoenix. If you are setting it up for a flight simulator, you will have to remove the module while using it, or do the trainer port hack found on YouTube.
Doesn't the smartieparts board come with a USBasp programmer built in? If you're comfortable with a soldering iron, installing the wires needed to reflash the 9x with a USBasp programmer is quite easy. As far as setting the 9x to use with a sim, effina is right on. :D
Guys, I'm just starting and I want to buy a transmiter which I can use with in a simulator too. I want to spend up to US$ 100,00 which model do u think is the best choice? Futaba is too expensive, but I sdont want also to buy one that needs to be opened and changed. doesn't sounds good to me...
Hey Succar, for the money you can't go wrong with the 9X. Being new and starting out, the 9X is probably more than what'll you'll need, or looking for, but this is a good thing as you'll grow in to it. To do what you're wanting to do, you wont have to open it up, or make any modifications to work. At the very least, in order to use it with a sim, you'll just have to unplug the RF module from the back of the radio. No biggie. Down the road, as you grow and become more familiar with the hobby, you can then opt to do some of the modifications EffinA and I mention, but even then, it's totally optional. It's for this reason that I stand by the 9x 100%. Out of the box, it'll do everything you'll want it to, but there's always that option to modify it, and make it do more. :D
Succar, turnigy 9xr. It will work with simulators right out of the box. You will need the battery for it too. If you are using it just for the simulator, you don't need any module.
Hey EffinA, I just looked it up and it does come with a built in USB programmer (for $36 it better). The 9XR is a nice radio but for someone brand new to the hobby, it might be a bit overwhelming having to pick out a proper RF module and a proper battery pack to go with it. For the, roughly, $4 difference in price (9X w/ module $54, 9XR wo/ module $50.22) I personally think the 9X is a better value for someone starting out. Not to mention, if they don't already have something to fly and plan to only use it with a sim for the time being, they can just pop in some AA batteries and be good to go. Verses with the 9XR, they're going to need to order a proper battery pack, and a charger to go along with it. That's just my opinion. :D
Ok, now I know more about the smartieparts board. I was thinking about flashing my 9x, but I haven't. I did do the mod for the trainer port, but that is it. I know there are plenty of people with the 9x who will not go near a 9xr, so that is cool. I have them both, and I use them both, no real big difference in the operation, just the firmware, and I like the gimbals a little, tiny bit better. When I am dealing with reliability, I am using the 9x on my fastest plane, because of reliability. The 9xr is still being proved worthy, but has been doing a great job.
No problem Succar, glad I could help. :D Yeah, with the smartieparts board, I can see it being helpful for someone who is absolutely terrified of doing any kind of soldering on their 9X. But given its price, I still think you'd be better off just using that money to buy an iron, some solder, and the $5 USBasp programmer. The wiring required is quite simple, the board even has the little pads "broken" out so you can solder on to them. Find an old VCR, or something, and learn to solder on it. After going this route, you'll not only have the tools required to flash the board, but you'll also have learned a very valuable skill set that is soldering. I, for one, don't have anything against the 9XR, the fact it comes preloaded with ER9X really speaks volumes about it. I do have to say that I'm not a huge fan of the giant plastic handle it has. I don't know what it is, but it just doesn't look right lol. What RF module did you opt to go with?
No problem Succar, glad I could help. :D Yeah, with the smartieparts board, I can see it being helpful for someone who is absolutely terrified of doing any kind of soldering on their 9X. But given its price, I still think you'd be better off just using that money to buy an iron, some solder, and the $5 USBasp programmer. The wiring required is quite simple, the board even has the little pads "broken" out so you can solder on to them. Find an old VCR, or something, and learn to solder on it. After going this route, you'll not only have the tools required to flash the board, but you'll also have learned a very valuable skill set that is soldering. I, for one, don't have anything against the 9XR, the fact it comes preloaded with ER9X really speaks volumes about it. I do have to say that I'm not a huge fan of the giant plastic handle it has. I don't know what it is, but it just doesn't look right lol. What RF module did you opt to go with?
Even with 2 posts I just saw your question now.
Does it came with a RF module? I saw the orange one but I thought was an better option than the standard one...
Yep, the 9x comes with a module, and a receiver, the 9xr does not. The other side is you do not need the module at all while you are flying the simulator. With the 9x, no matter how you try to avoid it, you will eventually, not right away, but eventually, learn to solder. Anyway, happy flying, and choose what you want. either radio is an excellent investment in the hobby, and a 9x or a 9xr is worth MORE second hand than new, check, and you will see.
Hi EffinA, the problem is in Brazil a second hand radio is more expensive than a new one in HK.
Let me know if you know someone that want to sell a Second Hand on in a good shape. *)
Succar
I would let you know. I was thinking about letting my 9x go, but I am using it for my rescue boat. If I put the rescue boat on the 9xr, I will have a conflict with my Icon A5, which is the plane that could require the rescue. It's complicated, so I won't bore you with that.
you can use 8*AA, or ZIPPY Flightmax 2500mAh Transmitter Pack (Futaba/JR), also turnigy nano-tech 2200mah 3S 25~50C Lipo Pack also Turnigy 2650mAh 3S 1C LLF Tx Pack (Futaba/JR) and HobbyKing 1500mAH LiFe 3S 9.9v Transmitter pack and Rhino 2620mAh 3S 11.1v Low-Discharge Transmitter Lipoly Pack. the choice is yours :)
You can use any 3S lipo which fits battery compartment (32x30x110mm). In most cases you
would need to replace lipo connector. Be careful with polarity. TX do not have protection from battery reverse.
Very confusing. I have been flying since 69 (Kraft reed) and have seen a lot of new things for the industry. I have been scared to use Lipo because of their history. Now that looks like the only thing selling. I have always been the kind of guy that goes with the boys that brought you to the dance. Change is hard and it is hard to trust new things. Thank you very much for the information!!
James, batteries industry have improved dramatically since then, especially last decade. Forget history. Almost everybody goes with lipos because of their energy density (Volt*Amp per gram) and the relatively life of service without memory effect. You don't have anything to worry about in safety terms if you properly handle and care your batts (i.e. not overcharging, overexhausting or puncturing* correct voltage storage, cell balancing, etc). Just make sure you get a charger with balancer and some fire-proof pouches. I recommend you using XT60 connectors for your settups till continuos 60 amp draw and EC3 or EC5 for bigger ones. The Turnigy nano-tech and Zippy batteries are the ones having the higher energy densities according with data I extracted from this site for over 400 batteries.
I think V_max is right with the Rino TX pack. Their first paragraph says don't use ordinary Lipos because of voltage problems. I'm wondering if my Hobbico Quick Charger MKII Pro will work out. It says it does Lipo.
Hey James! There are some inherent issues with LiPos, and to ignore them would not be good. In the case of the turnigy 9xr, you are much better off with a LiFePo4 pack (3s). I use a Zippy Flightmax 1800, which has been plenty strong and reliable. There is also nothing wrong with using NiMhs in this radio, they will work fine. The MKII will charge a LiPo, but I am not sure about a LiFe battery, so if I were you, I would get an Imax B6 (that's what I have, and many people at the flying field) for charging your batteries. After a little reading up on your charger, you want to change it. It is not good on LiPo, so this is your opportunity to upgrade it.
Module is RF module which is actually Radio Frequency part of transmitter. Module and receiver are tightly related
because different brands use different communication protocols between module and RX. You hardly can use module of one brand and receiver of other brand. Some of TXs have RF module integrated (just simple txs like HK 4/6ch ) , some (advanced models like this one) has replaceble module in standard dock. So you can change the module for another one if you like ( receiver too on most cases)
If you do not have already 2.4GHz equipment
then probably bundled system with module and RX
is right for you. If you have some you probably prefer to get TX without module and use module compatible with your existing equipment. If you aiming for extra range, then you probably would like to get modulles TX and extra range module and RX like FrSky combos.
I am using an ASSAN hacker modulewith the 9X Tx. With no recievers available I hooked up the Hacker as follows: 1- Top Pin signal 2- no connection 3- Red plus 4- Black - 5- no connection.
You can see photo's at www.link only gave it 4 stars as the TX did not work as recieved, one of the wires to the dual rate switch was not connected, an easy fix.
I'd give this radio a 5 star rating but there are a few minor things that subtract points. -One is that putting the batteries is a hassle, the 8 AA cell holder is OK, but the cable gets on the way of the cover and it takes a while to be able to close it, there's a lot of pinching of the cables involved so I shouldn't wonder if the insulation fails sooner or later requiring a replacement of the cables. -Second is the very annoying and loud BEEEEP!!! you get with every-single-click you do on the buttons, seriously stressing to set up the radio at home, not good for conjugal life. To fix that I cut the leg that goes from a transistor to the speaker and added a 220 Ohm resistor in between. -Third, no manual comes with the radio. -Fourth setting up a V-Tail was a mind bending affair, I succeeded but I couldn't grok the logic of the procedure.
Besides those things it's a good product.
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The1CZ
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I have one of those and i have kinda problem with display, there is some cold conract, on mainboard, ans still bordering me all the time( otherwise seems ok the menu and functions.
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FlyCH
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I purchased this transmitter & Assan XJ8 module from HC. First I got around the switch error bug (thanks to that reviewer) For me the Assan XJ8 just flashes red once on start up, but gives no steady red LED & will not go into pairing mode. Assan say they don't know the problem & suggest putting XJ8 in another TX (I don't have one) Anyone know how to test if TGY 9X or Assan is the problem? Thanks
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soloman572000
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Great range - over 3000m, but realy to big receiver. Also dont like to small battery compartment, and antenna linked with wire. You Also can't mix with AUX cahnnels - you can oly mix first 4 cahnells. No manual - It could be at least link at this product to download manual for Turnigy 9x. Also don,t like that this transsmiter in almost never in stock, or that there smaller 6 ch receivers I waiting for more 3 months So from me only 3 stars.
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