9Xtreme Upgrade Board for 9x Radios
Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 2:56 am
(This Board is OUT OF STOCK ! )
Here is a list of components and features for the new 9Xtreme Upgrade Board for 9x Radios.
Steven Morehouse (SmartieParts.com) and Mike Blandford (9x Developer) have worked together to create
this new 9Xtreme Upgrade Board for the 9x Radios.
9Xtreme Upgrade Board See: (http://www.smartieparts.com/shop/index. ... cts_id=378).
Also please consider/making a donation to Mike B. (9x Developer): (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?c ... 43JR3J7XGW). ...........................................................................................................................
9Xtreme Upgrade Board features for 9x Radios
More Powerful Processor: STM32F205 will provide more flash for firmware upgrades.
USB Programmer: easy USB Bootloader connection to your computer.
Telemetry: includes telemetry cable that goes through back of radio case.
Sound / Voice: includes Speaker and Micro sd card Reader Slot.
More Current Power: is increase to 500mA current power.
Backlight: includes custom-made RGB Backlight kit, able to set Backlight Colors.
Easy Installation: no soldering to make circuit (wire) connections.
Cost: $69.00 (US) + shipping.
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Note: SmartieParts maybe out of the 9Xtreme Upgrade Boards,
but you can use the AR9X Upgrade Board (out of stock) to upgrade your 9x radio ($29.90).
Find AR9x here: (http://www.ar9x.net/).
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See more info about the 9Xtreme here: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 607#p99607)
and (http://smartieparts.com/shop/index.php? ... cts_id=378).
Also see: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=126)[size],
and see here: (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost ... ount=22895).
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A Directory of information to help with installing the 9Xtreme Board
and using erSky9x and eepSkye:
List of additional components needed for installation:
1) Micro SD card
1) CR1220 3V watch battery, brand name like the Energizer ECR1220BP
(http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-ECR1220 ... nk23398-20 link). Voice Pack for Ersky9x: create a folder on your SD card and name it "voice" then add the Voice Pack files to it.
Voice Pack found here: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=7715).
Micro SD Card list of folder Directories, see here: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 34#p116982).
Video help here: 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW9Bdrov0Ck),
2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq3XGliAJDc) and
3 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WRosEfIqC0).
You need to Upgrade to the newest 9Xtreme radio FIRMWARE:
Find here ersky9x-9XT and the newest PC eeprom editor eePSkye: (https://www.er9x.com/).
ErSky9x directory layout for your SD card: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 84#p116984).
For advance users Ersky9x Test Versions: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 676#p65894).
mbtx/radio/er9x/changelog.txt: (https://github.com/MikeBland/mbtx/blob/ ... ngelog.txt).
=================================================================================================================
SmartieParts 9Xtreme Installation Instructions: (http://smartieparts.com/shop/index.php? ... cts_id=378).
And my (Bob B.) 9Xtreme installation here: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 90#p103320).
João's "My 9Xtreme Installation": (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 126&t=7987).
More 9Xtreme information here: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=126).
Connecting Telemetry Wires for the FrSky Modules XJT / DJT Modules: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 126&t=7771)
and (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 126&t=8506) and (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 22#p103817).
Also see João's Video Tutorials for er9x / ersky9x here: (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... qcuIqJXhb9).
Video instructions to install eePSkye and download the radio eeprom into eePSkye: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNJPUZcqZRs).
Video instructions to flash the ersky9x firmware to the radio using eePSkye,
and also how to backup the eeprom and burn it back to your radio: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwy6JHyY0hE).
Video instructions using erSky9x with your PC eeprom editor program eePSkye: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX30WhY4eo0).
Video of 9Xtreme board without telemetry (not in English) instructions: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJctizhuwxc).
9xtreme usb driver info: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 33#p121832).
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For User Manuals for now use the Er9x Manual find it here: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6473).
(Note: Being created is an ErSky9x Manual.
Update November 3, 2020, life has seemed to have placed a pause on the making of an erSky9x firmware manual,
which has a new name now of erSkyTx.)
Here is some ErSky9x Video Manuals: (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... fxUB5C-mpr).
Also you can see the 9XR-Pro Manuals for erSky9x: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 575#p79483).
Er9x/Ersky9x Video Tutorials: (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... qcuIqJXhb9).
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When a used 9x radio has mods, which need to be removed before installing your new 9Xtreme board: ==================================================================================
Optional 9Xtreme Radio Mods:
Reverse Current Protection Mod: see here for mod info: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 126&t=7745) Good mod to do !
Will need a SS34 Vishay DIODE SCHOTTKY you may find here: (http://www.ebay.com/itm/20PCS-SS34-Vish ... 2a5236986c).
Upgrade to 3-Position Switches Mod, 9Xtreme: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 126&t=8443).
PPM Protection (Resistor) Mod: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 126&t=8778). Good mod to do !
Essential 9x Radio Module Bay Mod: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 55#p114455).
Upgrade mod to FrSky M9 gimbals: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 7&start=30)
and here: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 30#p128295).
9Xtreme FrSky Haptic Upgrade Mod:(http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 126&t=8488).
9Xtreme Radio 6-Position Switch Upgrade Mod: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 40#p110824).
9Xtreme Add 2nd Internal XJT module Mod: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 126&t=8226),
(http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 26&t=10428).
9Xtreme Mod / use the original Mini USB Type B Female Connector: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 126&t=7756).
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An RC tip: How to use GitHub to get information and find answers: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEe7P1lHawU).
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Other Mods and Technical info
How do Antennas work ? : (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSoXIqBlg9M&t=610s).
Antenna theory: The FrSky receiver antenna puzzle (part 1): (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBE_KqqHbM0&t=183s),
The Fresnel Zone explained: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCVd3QGQhKU),
RF power versus antenna gain, the results may shock you: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MigTBIsk6IA)
Why I modified the antenna on my 2.4GHz RC radio: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... nK3HGzdmTc).
CP omnis near ground = Increased gain ?: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej3_kZ5zi1I).
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NXFps7ZIlg)
Antenna Directions: viewtopic.php?f=95&t=12826
Path loss, its effect on long-range RC and FPV links: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3eKTBIFeUI).
Testing Home Made 5.8ghz Antennas: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlz8MTTntGI).
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiBi9RbNBUY) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPKEpJEt_cM&t=127)
Immersion RC RF Power Meter: (http://www.immersionrc.com/downloads/ma ... Manual.pdf).
(https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/sto ... duct=51616),
RF Explorer 6G Combo: (http://j3.rf-explorer.com/40-rfe/articl ... cification).
more info about spectrum analyzers: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19JNDCVHaQQ)
and (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_spectrum).
opentx University Introduction to Antennas: (http://open-txu.org/home/continuing-edu ... -antennas/).
SWR reading: (viewtopic.php?p=144100#p144102)
DIY SWR meter: (https://vimeo.com/33569417).
OpenTX University: (http://open-txu.org/),
SWR: (http://open-txu.org/?s=SWR&x=15&y=14).
Directional Antenna find lost model: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 45&t=10466)
Mr. Steele Aug 21, 2018 / Signal and Antenna / STANDING vs SITTING ? with FPV Flying : (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL0PyoutHIM).
Some people using Blacksheep-TBS-Crossfire: (https://www.amazon.com/Team-Blacksheep- ... way&sr=8-7)
Mr. Steele TBS TRACER Switching Everything! (Fastest Link EVER): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oQgtZbYRjw
GPS Racing Discussion: (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthr ... Discussion)
FrSky GPS 10Hz firmware: (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthr ... z-firmware).
Horizontal Trims Digital Ground Mod: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... mod#p69475).
FrSky X8R Receiver Different Binding Options (video): (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST9LON1 ... e=youtu.be).
LIPO batteries and Ohm's Law explained: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CztiI0re5Eo).
..................................................................................................................
Mike, because some of the 9x Radios now have different processor on the original main 9x control board, (M64, M128, M1281, M2561)
I speculate the original 9x control board may become a support board for the new main 9Xtreme control board, if this is correct,
will there a need to flash the older 9x control board processor with support firmware ?
And if these older 9x control board processors flashed with their own individual supporting firmware,
would there be a need to flash each processor separately or would both be flashed together ?
(New 9Xtreme main board processor STM32F205 with eePSkye firmware and the older 9x control board processor with support firmware)
Bob B.
Here is a list of components and features for the new 9Xtreme Upgrade Board for 9x Radios.
Steven Morehouse (SmartieParts.com) and Mike Blandford (9x Developer) have worked together to create
this new 9Xtreme Upgrade Board for the 9x Radios.
9Xtreme Upgrade Board See: (http://www.smartieparts.com/shop/index. ... cts_id=378).
Also please consider/making a donation to Mike B. (9x Developer): (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?c ... 43JR3J7XGW). ...........................................................................................................................
9Xtreme Upgrade Board features for 9x Radios
More Powerful Processor: STM32F205 will provide more flash for firmware upgrades.
USB Programmer: easy USB Bootloader connection to your computer.
Telemetry: includes telemetry cable that goes through back of radio case.
Sound / Voice: includes Speaker and Micro sd card Reader Slot.
More Current Power: is increase to 500mA current power.
Backlight: includes custom-made RGB Backlight kit, able to set Backlight Colors.
Easy Installation: no soldering to make circuit (wire) connections.
Cost: $69.00 (US) + shipping.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note: SmartieParts maybe out of the 9Xtreme Upgrade Boards,
but you can use the AR9X Upgrade Board (out of stock) to upgrade your 9x radio ($29.90).
Find AR9x here: (http://www.ar9x.net/).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
See more info about the 9Xtreme here: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 607#p99607)
and (http://smartieparts.com/shop/index.php? ... cts_id=378).
Also see: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=126)[size],
and see here: (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost ... ount=22895).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A Directory of information to help with installing the 9Xtreme Board
and using erSky9x and eepSkye:
List of additional components needed for installation:
1) Micro SD card
1) CR1220 3V watch battery, brand name like the Energizer ECR1220BP
(http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-ECR1220 ... nk23398-20 link). Voice Pack for Ersky9x: create a folder on your SD card and name it "voice" then add the Voice Pack files to it.
Voice Pack found here: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=7715).
Micro SD Card list of folder Directories, see here: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 34#p116982).
Video help here: 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW9Bdrov0Ck),
2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq3XGliAJDc) and
3 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WRosEfIqC0).
You need to Upgrade to the newest 9Xtreme radio FIRMWARE:
Find here ersky9x-9XT and the newest PC eeprom editor eePSkye: (https://www.er9x.com/).
ErSky9x directory layout for your SD card: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 84#p116984).
For advance users Ersky9x Test Versions: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 676#p65894).
mbtx/radio/er9x/changelog.txt: (https://github.com/MikeBland/mbtx/blob/ ... ngelog.txt).
=================================================================================================================
SmartieParts 9Xtreme Installation Instructions: (http://smartieparts.com/shop/index.php? ... cts_id=378).
And my (Bob B.) 9Xtreme installation here: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 90#p103320).
João's "My 9Xtreme Installation": (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 126&t=7987).
More 9Xtreme information here: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=126).
Connecting Telemetry Wires for the FrSky Modules XJT / DJT Modules: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 126&t=7771)
and (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 126&t=8506) and (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 22#p103817).
Also see João's Video Tutorials for er9x / ersky9x here: (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... qcuIqJXhb9).
Video instructions to install eePSkye and download the radio eeprom into eePSkye: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNJPUZcqZRs).
Video instructions to flash the ersky9x firmware to the radio using eePSkye,
and also how to backup the eeprom and burn it back to your radio: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwy6JHyY0hE).
Video instructions using erSky9x with your PC eeprom editor program eePSkye: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX30WhY4eo0).
Video of 9Xtreme board without telemetry (not in English) instructions: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJctizhuwxc).
9xtreme usb driver info: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 33#p121832).
_......................................................................................................................................................._
For User Manuals for now use the Er9x Manual find it here: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6473).
(Note: Being created is an ErSky9x Manual.
Update November 3, 2020, life has seemed to have placed a pause on the making of an erSky9x firmware manual,
which has a new name now of erSkyTx.)
Here is some ErSky9x Video Manuals: (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... fxUB5C-mpr).
Also you can see the 9XR-Pro Manuals for erSky9x: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 575#p79483).
Er9x/Ersky9x Video Tutorials: (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... qcuIqJXhb9).
_......................................................................................................................................................_
When a used 9x radio has mods, which need to be removed before installing your new 9Xtreme board: ==================================================================================
Optional 9Xtreme Radio Mods:
Reverse Current Protection Mod: see here for mod info: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 126&t=7745) Good mod to do !
Will need a SS34 Vishay DIODE SCHOTTKY you may find here: (http://www.ebay.com/itm/20PCS-SS34-Vish ... 2a5236986c).
Upgrade to 3-Position Switches Mod, 9Xtreme: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 126&t=8443).
PPM Protection (Resistor) Mod: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 126&t=8778). Good mod to do !
Essential 9x Radio Module Bay Mod: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 55#p114455).
Upgrade mod to FrSky M9 gimbals: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 7&start=30)
and here: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 30#p128295).
9Xtreme FrSky Haptic Upgrade Mod:(http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 126&t=8488).
9Xtreme Radio 6-Position Switch Upgrade Mod: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 40#p110824).
9Xtreme Add 2nd Internal XJT module Mod: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 126&t=8226),
(http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 26&t=10428).
9Xtreme Mod / use the original Mini USB Type B Female Connector: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 126&t=7756).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
An RC tip: How to use GitHub to get information and find answers: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEe7P1lHawU).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
..................................................................................................................
Other Mods and Technical info
How do Antennas work ? : (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSoXIqBlg9M&t=610s).
Antenna theory: The FrSky receiver antenna puzzle (part 1): (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBE_KqqHbM0&t=183s),
The Fresnel Zone explained: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCVd3QGQhKU),
RF power versus antenna gain, the results may shock you: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MigTBIsk6IA)
Why I modified the antenna on my 2.4GHz RC radio: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... nK3HGzdmTc).
CP omnis near ground = Increased gain ?: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej3_kZ5zi1I).
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NXFps7ZIlg)
Antenna Directions: viewtopic.php?f=95&t=12826
Path loss, its effect on long-range RC and FPV links: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3eKTBIFeUI).
Testing Home Made 5.8ghz Antennas: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlz8MTTntGI).
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiBi9RbNBUY) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPKEpJEt_cM&t=127)
Immersion RC RF Power Meter: (http://www.immersionrc.com/downloads/ma ... Manual.pdf).
(https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/sto ... duct=51616),
RF Explorer 6G Combo: (http://j3.rf-explorer.com/40-rfe/articl ... cification).
more info about spectrum analyzers: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19JNDCVHaQQ)
and (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_spectrum).
opentx University Introduction to Antennas: (http://open-txu.org/home/continuing-edu ... -antennas/).
SWR reading: (viewtopic.php?p=144100#p144102)
DIY SWR meter: (https://vimeo.com/33569417).
OpenTX University: (http://open-txu.org/),
SWR: (http://open-txu.org/?s=SWR&x=15&y=14).
Directional Antenna find lost model: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... 45&t=10466)
Mr. Steele Aug 21, 2018 / Signal and Antenna / STANDING vs SITTING ? with FPV Flying : (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL0PyoutHIM).
Some people using Blacksheep-TBS-Crossfire: (https://www.amazon.com/Team-Blacksheep- ... way&sr=8-7)
Mr. Steele TBS TRACER Switching Everything! (Fastest Link EVER): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oQgtZbYRjw
GPS Racing Discussion: (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthr ... Discussion)
FrSky GPS 10Hz firmware: (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthr ... z-firmware).
Horizontal Trims Digital Ground Mod: (http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic ... mod#p69475).
FrSky X8R Receiver Different Binding Options (video): (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST9LON1 ... e=youtu.be).
LIPO batteries and Ohm's Law explained: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CztiI0re5Eo).
..................................................................................................................
Mike, because some of the 9x Radios now have different processor on the original main 9x control board, (M64, M128, M1281, M2561)
I speculate the original 9x control board may become a support board for the new main 9Xtreme control board, if this is correct,
will there a need to flash the older 9x control board processor with support firmware ?
And if these older 9x control board processors flashed with their own individual supporting firmware,
would there be a need to flash each processor separately or would both be flashed together ?
(New 9Xtreme main board processor STM32F205 with eePSkye firmware and the older 9x control board processor with support firmware)
Bob B.