FrSky USB Cable

 WTWUK 1382 points

Post in the Buddy Code section of the HK Forums. No good showing that here.

 Nils 4 points

Mine came as an FUC-3.

 passatiji 34 points

Hi, You do not need this cable in order to get started. This cable is used to upgrade firmware on FrSky receivers. Some people, like me *) flying for years without software upgrades. Hope it helps.

 Yogesh 2 points

You MUST update the firmware if you need 8 channels. If you are happy with 6channels, then you do not need to update the firmware. See this video explaining the issue: www.link

 WTWUK 1382 points

You are referring to the 6 channel limit for using the receivers in CPPM mode. No upgrades are needed to utilise 8 channels in normal PPM mode.

 jkmrs 329 points

Hi Maarten, check the DHT-U upgrade instructions on the Frsky website. In section 4 there are the pin conversion from this USB adapter to Mini USB - 1Gnd/2NC/3Txd/4Rxd/5NC.

 Camboui 133 points

There is NO mini-usb connector on the DHT-U, but a 3 pins servo-like connector, just like Maarten said. Still, how do we upgrade firmware with this cable ?

 nickxab 27 points

If you want it then do what i did....create a new order and when it restock again then the HK store will reserve one directly *)

 DeuRBrasiL 7 points

I already have FRsky module..

 nickxab 27 points

No this is for the FrSky products only !!! To flash your 9x you need another programmer ! Take a look here: *******9xforums****/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

 nickxab 27 points

here is the manual from the FrSky site www.link

 Camboui 133 points

Please, can you repost link bypassing HK sensoring rules ?

 Lanius 110 points

Is FUC-3. I use it to configure FLD-02

 ORION35 2 points

Thank you Lanius

 David De Gouveia 26 points

Hi, This is what i use to configure my telemetry alarms. Remember to save settings before disconnecting. Also, make sure the tx is communicating with the rx, otherwise no values will display. www.link

 Masoftich 15 points

Yes, it's just USB/RS232 cable but with special socket to fit FrSky TX module.

 xefirot 70 points

Yes, it is. You can upgrade FrSky Rx and Tx with it.

 Alexandre 6 points

Yes, and updates, you can configure the telemetry, such as tone, voltage, power loss, etc.. I have the DHT-u and it works perfectly!

 alexjschauer 3 points

I don't believe so

 smallplane 62 points

Yes, if you dual boot into Windows. Frsky's software is for Windows only.

 xefirot 70 points

No in Mac OSX, but yes in Mac with Windows system.

 Sarapintas 34 points

Get the virtual box and any windows, and u can

 MarkD 211 points

Better yet get a real computer and dump the stylish toy.

 ManInVan 3 points

On Mac OS X the USB cable is recognized by the system without install a device driver. The problem is that FrSKY only provide a GUI utility in windows. Underneath I suspect that the gui is calling avrdude or someother standard command line programming tool. If you can figure that out, you can probable install CrossPak (Avr utils package) and update the firmware. (When i need one of these to reprogram my FrSky i'll post instructions or I may even use my USBasp programmer. They are all standard anyway)

 claudio3g 9 points

No, you can't. This cable is for the FrSky module, not for the Turnigy firmware.

 timbo69 17 points

Check out YouTube for er9x flashing.

 icahone 72 points

Definitely not, it is only for reading telemetry data from frsky module and writing some alarm warning tresholds.

 lobstermash 265 points

Thanks guys. I'm thinking about reflashing, but want a simpler way to connect to the tx.

 claudio3g 9 points

Smartieparts card is the simplest way I know.

 flyandi 944 points

If you don't know how to solder, get the Smartieparts Board ($45, Google) otherwise follow the instructions on the er9x site how to solder the cable - It's fairly easy about 10min of work. You also need an AVP programmer.

 villahermosa 125 points

You can connect this cable to the DIY module with no special link. The moduel has the connector on the left side, you have to remove the black pllastic cover to show the 4 wires or pins. The black cable of the usb should be connect to the upper pin (with the module in the up side position.)

 villahermosa 125 points

I am using it in telemetry receivers and works great.

 villahermosa 125 points

you can use it for your receivers to upgrade software, however, you need this interface PRODUCT ID: FRFUL1

 olisoft 154 points

This calbe is intended to be connected to the Tx module. The alarm levels are defined in the Tx module! And it's possible to use it for FW upgrade of Your receivers.

 JohnH 310 points

Thanks Olisoft, Guess I was thrown off track by the "FrSky USB Cable compatible with FrSky Receivers" in the product description. OK. now I'm somewhat confused. So what does the "Programming Cable" that comes with the Telemetry models do?

 olisoft 154 points

It's for the same purpose but there's a connection through RS232 (serial port) instead of USB.

 JohnH 310 points

Hi Olisoft, Thanks, you are a wealth of helpful information. Hope answers have also assisted others.

 __h20 42 points

Same lack of information at the frsky site, im sure its to update firmware for recivers v1 to v2 if you dont have rs232 port on your computer. I blame frsky for not suppling info most threads on net are advanced so you have to read hundreds of posts frustrating. Please correct me if you know

 Kresi 96 points

It´s the USB cable for Frsky Telemetry system, for updates and read data

 __h20 42 points

Ow and i forgot for firmware updates youll need [FrSky Telemetry Reciever upgrade USB/Serial lead interface] and in windows vista/win7 run as administrator

 start 6 points

With this USB you receive telemetry atrabes of the tx in the PC, and also it forms alarms of votage and RSSI

 kekelala 307 points

Sounds like a Flight Data Recorder (Black box) lol... nice

 __h20 42 points

Yes soon to be released is a hub to relay all sorts of data[ RPM,Fuel,GPS,Voltage,Altitude ect ] that will keep you interested for weeks of tinkering, looks good for the future,but for now still Chinglish instructions.