Difference between revisions of "FrSky Taranis Radio"
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== Battery == | == Battery == | ||
The stock NiMh battery is rather cheap and low capacity - 7.2V 800mAh. Replacing it extends the use time in the field. Change the radio battery alarm in the "Radio Setup" menu. The battery connector on the Taranis is a 2S JST-XH - on a 3S battery solder in a 2S connector from an extension cable to make hooking up the battery easy. Note that 72MHz and UHF transmitters normally works best at 12V (more output | The stock NiMh battery is rather cheap and low capacity - 7.2V 800mAh. Replacing it extends the use time in the field. Change the radio battery alarm in the "Radio Setup" menu. The battery connector on the Taranis is a 2S JST-XH - on a 3S battery solder in a 2S connector from an extension cable to make hooking up the battery easy. Note that 72MHz and UHF transmitters normally works best at 12V (more RF output power), requiring a step-up converter or a dedicated 3S LiPo (not LiFe) external battery pack. | ||
Always charge LiFe and LiPo TX packs externally - not though the plug on the radio. | Always charge LiFe and LiPo TX packs externally - not though the plug on the radio. | ||
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* HobbyKing 1500mAH LiFe 3S 9.9v Transmitter pack - safe and low discharge battery | * HobbyKing 1500mAH LiFe 3S 9.9v Transmitter pack - safe and low discharge battery | ||
* Zippy Flightmax 1800mAh 9.9V 5C LiFePo4 TX Pack - safe | * Zippy Flightmax 1800mAh 9.9V 5C LiFePo4 TX Pack - safe | ||
Additonal 2S connector for pluggin into the Taranis: | |||
* JST-XH 2S Wire Extension 20cm - cut one end and solder to battery | |||
== Fix audio buzz == | == Fix audio buzz == | ||
Revision as of 14:19, 14 March 2014
The Taranis is the first hi-end R/C radio based on the OpenTX open source project. The transmitter is packed with features and ways to customize the raido.
Battery
The stock NiMh battery is rather cheap and low capacity - 7.2V 800mAh. Replacing it extends the use time in the field. Change the radio battery alarm in the "Radio Setup" menu. The battery connector on the Taranis is a 2S JST-XH - on a 3S battery solder in a 2S connector from an extension cable to make hooking up the battery easy. Note that 72MHz and UHF transmitters normally works best at 12V (more RF output power), requiring a step-up converter or a dedicated 3S LiPo (not LiFe) external battery pack.
Always charge LiFe and LiPo TX packs externally - not though the plug on the radio.
- HobbyKing 1500mAH LiFe 3S 9.9v Transmitter pack - safe and low discharge battery
- Zippy Flightmax 1800mAh 9.9V 5C LiFePo4 TX Pack - safe
Additonal 2S connector for pluggin into the Taranis:
- JST-XH 2S Wire Extension 20cm - cut one end and solder to battery
Fix audio buzz
When using JR-module on the back, especially high powered ones, there is a noticable buzzing sound coming from the speaker. It is caused by RFI noise inductively coupled into the wires inside the radio. By opening it and adding to clip-on toroid eliminates the problem.
