Frsky Taranis X9E Transmitter
The FrSky Taranis X9E Tray Radio
Receiver Lock
The PXX protocol used in the X series receivers allows you to lock a specific model in the transmitter to one and only one receiver. No more flying (crashing) with the wrong program selected.
Smart Port system
By using the FrSky S.PORT (Smart Port) system, multiple sensors and other devices can be easily installed with a
single daisy-chained line of cables.
LCD
The TARANIS X9E has a large monochrome backlit 212 x 64 LCD screen.
OLED Display
Large color OLED display for displaying telemetry data.
Inbuilt Telemetry Display Capability
The X9E has inbuilt telemetry display capability, so you don’t need additional add-ons or 3rd party devices to display telemetry information.
Secure Data (SD) Card
Model data, music files, voice files and picture files can be stored on the SD card. The SD card can also be used when updating the software/features of the TARANIS X9E.
Realtime Flight Data Logging
Logging can be configured so that telemetry data and control positions are logged to the SD card.
Custom Sound
The X9E can play back WAV (Waveform Audio Format) files stored on its SDCard. You can easily add custom sound files of your own.
Voice Alerts
Just like having a co-pilot, the transmitter will give you voice alerts on speaker or through the headphone jack. Count down timers, low voltage warnings, landing gear down, thermal mode entered, etc. can all be set up with a human recorded voice of your creation, or sound packages shared online from other hobbyists.
Vibration (Haptic) Alerts
The X9E also offers vibration as an additional pilot feedback for alarms, etc.
High capacity Nickel–metal Hydride Battery
The high capacity low self-discharge 2000mAh NiMH Battery gives you extended flight time.
Gimbals
Each gimbal axis is supported by dual ball bearings. This allows for finer and more precise operation, and the new potentiometers also offer increased durability.
Replaceable Switches
You can replace any of the 8 toggle switches with alternative switches (two position, three position, and
momentary etc.) and then reprogram the radio for those switches.
Failsafe
Taranis has three different types of Failsafe, to help you recover your airplane should you experience a loss of
control signal to the receiver: simply holding the last received positions, turning off pulses (for use with flight
controllers having return-to-home GPS on loss of signal), or moving the servos to custom predefined positions.
The RSSI feature means you probably won't ever use the failsafe. Your Taranis warns you when the received signal strength is becoming too low, allowing you to correct the situation before a loss of signal.
Open Source Software
The open source software for the Taranis has been developed by hobbyists for hobbyists in the R/C community.
The programmers of the transmitter firmware and companion PC software which runs on Linux, Windows, and
Macintosh are very receptive to input and requests from users. There are no limitations based on marketing decisions. If you can think of it, chances are the Taranis is capable of doing it. With 60 model memories, tons of mixes, 9 flight modes, sequencing, servo speed, programmed delays, all kinds of triggers, and the ability to assign any channel to anything, it is hard to come up with something this radio can't do. A nice feature of the radio is the ability to connect to a PC via the USB port, allowing you to move files between the PC and the radio, including telemetry data files for analysis.
Support for other RF Systems
The Taranis has a normal JR style module bay on the back that will accept modules for other transmitting protocols, including Futaba, Spektrum, and JR. The new Banggood Multiprotocol module supports Custom, FlySky, Hubsan, FrSky, HiSky, V2x2, DSM, Devo, YD717, KN, SymaX, SLT, CX10, CG023, Bayang, Esky, MT99XX, MJXQ, Shenqi, FY326, SFHSS, J6 PRO, FQ777, Assan, Hontai, OLRS, FS 2A, Q2x2, Walkera, Q303, and GW008 protocols.
The external bay also allows you to add another FrSky module to your radio, giving you a total of 32 channels if you use the eight discrete channels and eight serial SBUS channels available on each module. SBUS is a type of serial communication protocol that allows you to utilize servos specifically designed for SBUS operation and supports multiple channels using only one daisy-chained
signal cable.
Specifications
• Full telemetry ACCST 2.4GHz system using the PXX protocol for super low latency
• RSSI alarms (warns you of receiver signal reception problems before disaster strikes)
• Haptic Feedback vibration
• 16 channels (32 channels when combined with an external XJT module)
• 60 model memories (extendable by SD card)
• 64 mixers, 9 flight modes
• 16 custom curves with 2 to 17 points each
• 32 logic switches
• Voice or custom sound alerts
• USB and SD card slot for system expansion
• Long range system capable of up to 2 times the range of current 2.4 systems
• Quad bearing gimbals with upgraded CNC arms that are silky smooth
• State of the art open source software
• Large 212 X 64 backlit LCD screen (2 backlight colour options)
• Large color OLED display for displaying telemetry data
• Real time data logging
• Receiver lock (program locked to aircraft limited to FrSky receivers running PXX protocol)
• JR Style module bay for additional RF modules and so much more
• Selectable tx mode (1, 2, 3, or 4). Ships in Mode 2, Throttle on left stick.
• 3 timers, count up or down, throttle %, talking, etc.
• Trims Adjustable from course to extra fine with extended and exponential trim options.
• Standard trainer jack
• ARM Cortex M3 32bit 120MHz
• Integrates with OpenTX Companion (Windows/Mac/Linux) – a FREE computer program that can be used to set up models. It also has wizards to speed up the setup process. You can save, edit and share your models and settings as well as simulate your transmitter or model setup.
• USB connection (Mini USB B connector) for firmware upgrades, sound editing, R/W to the microSD card and
integrate with OpenTX Companion.
• Multiple language support (Radio arrives configured for English language)
• System: D16, D8, LR12, switchable
• Compatibility: FrSky X series, D series and V8II series receivers (plus other receivers if an external module is
used). Note that the Taranis X9E EU version is only compatible with LR and X series EU version receivers.
• Operating Voltage Range:6~15V DC (2S, 3S Lipos are acceptable) A 7.2V 2000mAh low self-discharge
6 cell Nickel–metal hydride battery is standard.
• Current drain: 260 mA maximum (both RF power and backlight on).
• Operating temperature: 10°C to 60 °C