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RadioMaster TX16S pre-release info
🕑 Added 2020-05-01 17:50:20 +0000 UTCHere's some pre-release info about the TX16S that RadioMaster sent me. They say all this info is out there, but the also asked me not to make any videos about it until I have the radio in hand. Well, posting to Patreon isn't a video, right? Some of this stuff is pretty exciting!
HALL versions now include a Touch Panel as standard (also the Hall+TBS MicroTX version). Touch support will be released with OpenTX firmware v2.4. There is a touch test function in OpenTX 2.3.8 in the analogue test screen.
USB charging has an integrated BMS that balances 2s Lipo or Li-ion 3.7v cells (cut off at 4.2v) It also has over current protection and over temp protection. Only Lipo and Li-ion 2 cell batteries with an end charge voltage of 4.2v per cell are permitted to use in the TX16s. Do not charge LiFE or older 3.6v Li-ion cells. Top USB is for data/sim. Bottom USB is for charging. Not sure why they are using separate USB for each, since it means you can't charge while playing. But maybe that's for the best since the measly 500 mA charge rate of a PC USB port wouldn't do much anyway/
The upgraded metal roller will be included with all versions of the TX16s.
TX16S is using standard wire and plugs internally (no ribbons other than the LCD, TP and Main board break out) for improved reliability and service life. OMG this is the best news ever given how much BS trouble the T16 has had with ribbon cables.
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yeah been thinking the same
Potential upgrade for my trusty qx7
$$$??? Just got the T16pro ....now this lol? Hmmmm
John P Larson
Sounds like an awesome radio, might be time to upgrade my QX7. Looking forward to your review.
What are your thoughts on Jumper T18? Jumper said more info on Monday.
Skyler
Do you have any idea about the release date?
Great news! Looking forward to this but will wait for JB's review....patiently.....wink-wink.
I have an idea why they've put a separate USB port for charging, I've recently posted issues on both Betaflight and OpenTX as it's so easy to accidentally overwrite OpenTX with Betaflight on a T16. Neither side want to take any responsibility though https://github.com/opentx/opentx/issues/7561 https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight-configurator/issues/1991
That was for you Joshua
I preordered mine weeks ago. I'm getting excited. I hope I get mine sometime in May.
Hey can you send me any pics that you do got ? I have the latest that is out for jumper t16 . But if they got a newer one I want that one .
Joshua Bardwell
I'm not sure whether CRSFshot has been officially rolled into the 2.4 nightlies yet or whether it is still exclusive to the TBS fork. I wouldn't assume this was running CRSFshot just because it's running a 2.4 nightly.
Joshua Bardwell
I think what they mean is, the touch screen is present, but won't work until OpenTX 2.4 enables it in software.
I wonder if it’s ready for crossfire shot since it’s running openTX 2.4 already (assuming the crossfire module and Rx are already updated and set for crossfire shot)
Looks like a lot of the pre-order hall gimbal ones listed are listed as "touch-screen ready", just a heads up!
I've been chomping at the bit for this radio to release! Thanks for the insider info!
