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RadioMaster GX15 review

Back in January I reviewed RadioMaster's new flagship radio, the TX16S Mk3. I found it to be a fine general-purpose radio, for both FPV and LoS (line of sight) applications. However, I felt it was a...

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RadioMaster TX16S Mk3 review

I've reviewed many different radios, but only a select few have been at my side at F3F events, where flexibility and reliability are essential. One such radio is the RadioMaster TX16S Mk1, which has...

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RadioMaster TX15 review

Introduction RadioMaster are on a bit of a roll at the moment, with their range of popular and reasonably priced transmitters like the TX16S, Zorro, Boxer and Pocket. So when RadioMaster asked me to...

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Radiomaster AG01 Nano gimbals review

The Radiomaster Pocket is a wonderfully versatile little transmitter - I use it for anything from cheap foamies to moulded F3F models. If it has a weakness, then it's the rather ordinary gimbals -...

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FrSky X14S - a sport/competition radio with TW/Twin support

The X14S is a recent entry into FrSky’s range of Ethos equipped radios. With its compact size and support for the Twin protocol, it would appear - on paper at least - to be a promising choice for...

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Radiomaster GX12 with ELRS Gemini: a review

Radiomaster GX12 Once in a while a transmitter comes along which is different and interesting... and the Radiomaster GX12 is surely one such device.  It's small in size, yet packed with novel features...

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Time for a refresh: Mike's OpenTX/EdgeTX Clinic

There comes a time where you have to dump the old, and embrace the new - something I've had to deal with in relation to my OpenTX Clinic website. I started the site nine years ago, and it's done its...

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An introduction to ELRS - including the Channel 5 conundrum!

If you haven’t heard of ELRS, then you soon will - it’s an exciting long-range protocol which is finally coming of age! ELRS was originally designed for use with flight controllers. However, thanks to...

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RadioMaster Pocket: a fine little EdgeTX / ELRS / MPM transmitter!

What's this dinky transmitter on my desk? It's the Pocket - the smallest in a series of compact transmitters from RadioMaster. It comes with a choice of modules (ELRS or CC2500 MPM) and is very keenly...

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Review of RadioMaster ER6G, ER6GV, ER8G and ER8GV receivers for ELRS

Good news: RadioMaster have released a bunch of ELRS receivers specially for gliders and electric models! These  are notable for being some of the first ELRS receivers to have servo connectors...

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RadioMaster Zorro review: pushing the boundaries

RadioMaster have a new baby transmitter. Yes, it's the Zorro! You'll probably already know that it's packed with features, supports OpenTX and EdgeTX, and comes with a choice of Multiprotocol or ELRS...

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Supertrim - a better interface for trimming crow brakes

In this article, I describe an improved user interface for trimming out crow brakes. It uses the standard features of OpenTX - no Lua script is required.The two components of pitch trimCrow brakes are...

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The best font for your CAA Operator ID

If there's one aspect of the UK drone laws which is particularly grating, it's the requirement to display your operator id on every model. To add insult to injury, it's now a whopping 19...

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RadioMaster AG01 CNC gimbal - is it worth it?

The AG01 is a new, high-quality CNC gimbal for the TX16S transmitter. My TX16S came with version 1 gimbals, so I was very interested to try the AG01. Would it be easier to adjust? Would it deal with...

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A template for DLG, and a channel changer script

With summer just around the corner, I've just added a brand new setup to my family of OpenTX templates. It’s called, simply, 'DLG', and it’s intended for 4-servo discus launch gliders like the Blaster,...

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RadioMaster TX12 - mini marvel or... ?

Looking for a compact and inexpensive radio which runs OpenTX? Well here's something to put on your shortlist - it's the new TX12 from Radiomaster, and it's possibly the smallest and cheapest OpenTX...

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Hands on review: FrSky X9 Lite

The FrSky X9 Lite is a compact, lightweight transmitter running OpenTX. It's also FrSky's cheapest transmitter at around £70. The price may be tempting - but how good is the transmitter, and who is it...

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RadioMaster TX16S review: can it crush my X9D Plus?

Never has there been so much choice for OpenTX fans! While FrSky tries to steer us towards their ACCESS protocol, other manufacturers are offering an alternative pathway with their multi-protocol...

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A template for flying wings - and a new test tool!

Lockdown! Here in the UK it's been three weeks of relative quiet. On the bright side, I've been keeping busy with a couple of projects - a new template, and a testing tool for OpenTX setups... Wingy 4S...

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Jumper T16 Pro - is it ready for prime time?

The launch of the Jumper T16 has attracted a lot of attention. It's well equipped, runs OpenTx, and is very aggressively priced. But is it good enough for high value sailplanes? Could it replace my...

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