ReSt wrote:
Oh, I believe for open9x users it may be really useful because you can use all the compile options you want without getting a to big hex file.
yes, for open9x, you need the m128 just to run 'properly'. I was testing the wheel encoder with open9x 20xx beta. just the heli, wheel encoder and frysky telemetry option gets me to 98% of memory. have to turn off just about every thing else to go under 100% memory.
That is another reason to have a Sky9x board.
stock 9x just won't cut it adequately enough. I don't see any point of having a software but have to flash it every time I choose a different model which needs different options in open9x.
Flap30: I don't think I will ever sell my Sky9x Tx.
I already regret I sold my V3 board. that was due to a brief moment of short circuit in the brain.
It is unfortunate the sky9x has ceased production. But I think 9x community missed a great opportunity to make some thing of its own than keep on chasing/modding the manufacturer's poor design. As you said, once Frysky tx comes out, I don't know who is in the market of er9x/variant will go after a T9X anymore. Basically, T9x will be a thing of the past. We can all look at our T9x as antique on the shelf. At the same time, if the Sky9x had the acceptance of the community, the development and by far better board design will beat even the the best tx. At this point we still don't have the capability of storing/retrieving models from the SD card which is one of the things that any 'high end' tx has. Because all the developers have changed their focus on X9D - again chasing after manufacturer. the end result is the manufacturer will benefit tons of sales and profit while we as end user is left to buy a new tx - more money. I am not complaining about the developer, don't get me wrong. I do appreciate all the great works the developers have done. But each has his/her own interest. I just see a lost opportunity for something great coming out of a true 'open source'.
er9x initially started as a economical alternative to get a fantastic Tx. Now it is not the same. you have to buy another Tx then mod it or flash it with new frysky open9x. I don't know the new FRysky tx has the voice capability or not. if not we are back to modding again.
While the Sky9x board has every thing set up, pending FW for full implementation. It was so close to be the best Tx with a 95.00 upgrade from a 60.00 Tx. yes, granted Frysky may have better gimbal/switches and side sliders - yet to be seen if they are 'better'. If Fysky is 150 or above, it is going to be expensive when voice is added. and it does not have an option for an encoder.
All things can be kept up, T9X, sky9x, X9D. but developer only has so much time to spare beside their 'real job'. I see the demand of a Tx is growing, keep stock board going is just out of the question - inadequate cpu/memory. with the cease of Sky9x board. the only option left is Frysky Tx. Let's hope it will be well under 200.00
I just checked the megasound board at ebay 40.00 + s/h, telemetry EZ 20.00 + s/h, SP 30.00 + s/h still end up with an inadequate stock cpu/memory.
I really hope we can revive the Sky9X. A lot more people can enjoy a superb Tx with little money and minimal modding knowledge/skill.(just replace the board and plug the plugs in. the only mod needed is optional wheel encoder) I did the 'full mod' just for the fun of it and see if I can do it. It took me almost a whole yr to read every day and study how these are done and how to do it. But I think majority of users cannot or don't want to do this type of work. I know people very knowledgeable in electronics and soldering skill but most of them would rather have a tx to fly than doing delicate comprehensive modding with their time.
Just like m128, how many people actually have done it? if it is counted in the dozens, it is not for general users. While Sky9X can be done for any one into this hobby, as long as he can put a SP board in, he can put a Sky9x board in.
NO WAY Jose. 
