Mr.D - Falling with style | Introduction to ExpressLRS and the HappyModel 2.4GHz system @MrD | Uploaded 3 years ago | Updated 7 hours ago
In this video I take my first look at ExpressLRS and the HappyModel 2.4GHz system. I bought this system so that I could take a look at ExpressLRS and also test out some of it's features.
ExpressLRS has received a huge boost in the last few months, so what's all the fuss about, is it all it's cracked up to be, and are there any catches? Like everything, there are positives and negatives to this system. So here it is, laid out for you to decide if it's good, bad, or something you'd like to use. We take a look at the hardware and how to update the transmitter.
Know what bands' t-shirt design from a classic album inspired the thumbnail? Leave a comment...
** Retraction **
In this video I say that ExpressLRS uses CRSF without licence. Which is true. However, I also say that they have reversed engineered it and that is it ripping off TBS. This is not true.
The parts of CRSF that are used by ExpressLRS are available freely and open source as part of code from OpenTX, BetaFlight, or iNav. I apologies and will clarify this in a future video.
** Contents **
00:00 Introduction
00:43 The hype around ExpressLRS, and how it can be negative
01:59 About ExpressLRS, it's good and bad points
07:15 The HappyModel 2.4GHz transmitter module
12:25 The HappyModel 2.4GHz EP1 Receiver
15:27 Installing the ExpressLRS configurator
19:34 Updating the transmitter module
25:52 Some useful information on the HappyModel receivers on the ExpressLRS site
27:00 Building the transmitter model. How well does it go together and fit?
30:11 Conclusion
Thank you for watching this video. Time is precious, so I hope that you got some benefit from this video. If you have any questions, please leave a comment and I'll do my best to answer. Please try to keep questions relevant to the video in, as they may also help others who have the same question.
** In this video **
*** Links ***
- ExpressLRS site: expresslrs.org
- Page with the HappyModel pinouts: expresslrs.org/1.0/quick-start/rx-fcprep
*** Hardware ***
- HappyModel 2.4GHz transmitter: bit.ly/MrD_3AhSMfR
- HappyModel EP1 receiver: bit.ly/MrD_3afC1Y6
** Help other RC pilots find this video **
If you found the video useful, I'd appreciate a thumbs up. This will help YouTube share this video with other RC pilots who may find it helpful. If you would like to get more videos when they become available, please subscribe and click the notifications bell icon. If there are links above, they may be affiliate links. If you click them, it will help me and my channel at no additional cost to you.
** Supporting me and other resources **
- There are more tutorials on my web site at https://www.MrD-RC.com.
- You can also join like-minded people at the Fixed Wing RC Rebels group and INAV Fixed Wing Group on Facebook.
- Liking the video, subscribing, and clicking the bell icon can help greatly. This shows YouTube that the video is helpful, so it will be shown to more people, who may have the problem dealt with here.
- If you found my video useful, you can become a Patreon at patreon.com/MrD_RC
- If you prefer, you could always buy me a Coffee at mrd-rc.com/go/ko-fi
- I also have merch at mrd-rc.creator-spring.com This include branded items as well as general fixed wing RC apparel.
Thank you for your time, and don't forget to fly it like you stole it!
In this video I take my first look at ExpressLRS and the HappyModel 2.4GHz system. I bought this system so that I could take a look at ExpressLRS and also test out some of it's features.
ExpressLRS has received a huge boost in the last few months, so what's all the fuss about, is it all it's cracked up to be, and are there any catches? Like everything, there are positives and negatives to this system. So here it is, laid out for you to decide if it's good, bad, or something you'd like to use. We take a look at the hardware and how to update the transmitter.
Know what bands' t-shirt design from a classic album inspired the thumbnail? Leave a comment...
** Retraction **
In this video I say that ExpressLRS uses CRSF without licence. Which is true. However, I also say that they have reversed engineered it and that is it ripping off TBS. This is not true.
The parts of CRSF that are used by ExpressLRS are available freely and open source as part of code from OpenTX, BetaFlight, or iNav. I apologies and will clarify this in a future video.
** Contents **
00:00 Introduction
00:43 The hype around ExpressLRS, and how it can be negative
01:59 About ExpressLRS, it's good and bad points
07:15 The HappyModel 2.4GHz transmitter module
12:25 The HappyModel 2.4GHz EP1 Receiver
15:27 Installing the ExpressLRS configurator
19:34 Updating the transmitter module
25:52 Some useful information on the HappyModel receivers on the ExpressLRS site
27:00 Building the transmitter model. How well does it go together and fit?
30:11 Conclusion
Thank you for watching this video. Time is precious, so I hope that you got some benefit from this video. If you have any questions, please leave a comment and I'll do my best to answer. Please try to keep questions relevant to the video in, as they may also help others who have the same question.
** In this video **
*** Links ***
- ExpressLRS site: expresslrs.org
- Page with the HappyModel pinouts: expresslrs.org/1.0/quick-start/rx-fcprep
*** Hardware ***
- HappyModel 2.4GHz transmitter: bit.ly/MrD_3AhSMfR
- HappyModel EP1 receiver: bit.ly/MrD_3afC1Y6
** Help other RC pilots find this video **
If you found the video useful, I'd appreciate a thumbs up. This will help YouTube share this video with other RC pilots who may find it helpful. If you would like to get more videos when they become available, please subscribe and click the notifications bell icon. If there are links above, they may be affiliate links. If you click them, it will help me and my channel at no additional cost to you.
** Supporting me and other resources **
- There are more tutorials on my web site at https://www.MrD-RC.com.
- You can also join like-minded people at the Fixed Wing RC Rebels group and INAV Fixed Wing Group on Facebook.
- Liking the video, subscribing, and clicking the bell icon can help greatly. This shows YouTube that the video is helpful, so it will be shown to more people, who may have the problem dealt with here.
- If you found my video useful, you can become a Patreon at patreon.com/MrD_RC
- If you prefer, you could always buy me a Coffee at mrd-rc.com/go/ko-fi
- I also have merch at mrd-rc.creator-spring.com This include branded items as well as general fixed wing RC apparel.
Thank you for your time, and don't forget to fly it like you stole it!
