9XR Standard Features:
• 8 Channel PPM/9 Channel PCM
• Full Ball Bearing gimbals
• Adjustable Stick Length
• Digital Trims on all Primary Axis
• 16 Model Memory
• Assignable Switches
• Freely Assignable Channel Mixes
• Graphical Dual Rate and Exponential
• Sub Trim and Travel Adjust
• Flaps and Differential
• Throttle Hold
• Supports Heli/ Aero/ Glider Model Types
• Programming Templates Based on Model Type
• Supports M1, M2, M3, M4 stick modes
• 128 x 64 backlit Liquid Crystal Display
• Built in JR & Futaba Trainer Ports
• PPM & PCM Output
• JR Form Factor RF Modules (Orx Dsm2, Orx Open LRS 433Mhz etc)
• Programmable Timers
• Low Voltage Warning and Buzzer
• Supports 3s Lipo (Required)
• 9XR Firmware Pre-loaded
• AVR ISP Interface
• Internal 2.4GHz Antenna
Online support and user forums available at:
www.turnigy9xr.comSpec:
Channnel: 8ch ppm/9ch pcm
Display: 128*64LCD (Backlit)
Support Type: Heli/Acro/Glid
Model Memory: 16
Stick modes: 1, 2, 3, 4
Encoder type: ppm/pcm
Module Interface: JR Compatible (See Related Items Below)
Simulator Interface: Yes (JR & Futaba)
Buzzer: Yes
Battery Compartment: 112 x 44 x 27mm
Weight (less battery & Rf Module): 723g
Ok..I am gonna keep the review as brief as possible..There's gonna be nothing regarding programming, further review will be made after i get the module.
First of,lets all consider the fact that this particular radio is never the version 3 of the flysky th9x(which was rebranded by turnigy) like most of the people think. The turnigy 9x itself was a flysky th9x knock off. Turnigy managed to tweak some changes with the original radio like their V2 firmware and antenna which came attached to the Tx instead of the module.These changes were never seen in the flysky.
So in short,the exterior physical parts consisting of Tx housing,knobs,switches were all designed in house by Turnigy which is owned by hextroniks which also owns HobbyKing.The rest of the parts like the PCB(MCU and other components) and LCD are the exact same as the previous version.
The major improvements when compared to the turnigy 9x-ergonomics,the ball bearing gimbals feel great,switches and knobs though not the best is good when the price is considered.The Tx is much slimmer which is quite apparent.Really nice to hold and operate considering the position of the switches.The housing has a handle which is a definite requirement.The sticks can be height adjusted and comes very handy for different set of people using other radios.And the plastics are also of decent quality which is gonna make it last a little longer.You also have the option to switch face-plates,which is simply awesome!
-Some changes are brought in with transmitter which were considered mods in the previous version.These changes brings flexibility to the users
Provision to connect 3s lipo with a balance plug connector
AVR port to re flash with custom firmwares (Note:It comes with a 6 pin connector)
Back lit LCD
Internal antenna(not a previous mod and i am kinda apprehensive about these)
Futaba trainer port which comes useful for power for fpv application and extended trainer compatibility
-scope,though the whole radio revolves around the opensource compatibility and support for different mods.When it comes to hardware mods you are a bit tight on space inside.They shouldn't have used the same MCU if they were looking for hardcore open source enhancement.This is gonna limit the immense possibilities of the radio. Hopefully a third party PCB additions like ersky would come handy for the advanced users.But it is definitely a consolation for the general non advanced users(like me) wholooks forward to have the flexibility without having to solder anything.
Modules supported by the radioThough Turnigy claims the radio supports all JR compatible modules,keeping apart technical compatibility modules like frsky have trouble fitting in without having to brush some plastic off to get contact with all the 5 pins.All the orange modules fits in good,not sloppy and pins makes perfect contact.They also have a DSM module which utilizes the internal antenna of the Tx made particularly for this radio
Battery supportI got my zippy 2200maH 3s lipo to fit in the battery bay.According to me this is the maximum recommended capacity as the space becomes tight with the battery and the power plug inside.The position of the connector should have been placed somewhere else because when you close the battery lid,it causes strain on the balance wires. Turnigy warns us to be careful while using other batteries as the balance wire configuration may be different. I am not sure of they actually mean .They have a battery being released just for the 9xr. Regarding the DC battery charger port,i really don't know why its actually even there.Some people in the 9xr forum says the battery meant for this radio is gonna have some kind of inbuilt circuitry to perform balancing while we charge it through the DC port
.The package comes with a sticky foam to be used inside the battery bay.
RatingI would give it a 9/10 considering,
price($49.99) - 10/10,
looks - 9/10(they are just too good,specially with the lighting),
flexibility - 9/10(AVR port,Futaba port,Lipo support,Module support)
ergonomics - 8/10