After glueing my Skywalker together I opened up my Turnigy 9X once again. This mod is to install the USB programmer I got in my mailbox. A few wires cut to measure and soldered directly to leads on the Turnigy PCB and the installation of the USB connector I salvaged from my computer scrap boxes. Now I only have to buy a USB-cable with A/A connectors so I can reprogram the radio
Here is a gallery
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- USB Connector from a PCI bracket
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- 3mm holes drilled
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- Testfit
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- Looks good
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- Solder islands around processor
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- The USB programmer
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- Processor closeup
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- USB hole ready
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- Almost straight
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- Cut programmer cable
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- Wires soldered in place
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- USB wires marked
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- Better image
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- USB cable soldered
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- USB completed
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- Programmer secured with velcro
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Mikael Wingård
June 29, 2011 at 02:10 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Riktigt kul projekt detta! Hur mycket har och kommer allt med radion att kosta? Jag funderar själv på att byta radio för min nuvarande graupner mx-16 verkar inte funka med någon headtracker. Så jag har tittat lite på futaba men denna verkar bli lovande…
UndCon
June 29, 2011 at 07:57 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Hej!
Nu fick jag radion i present av kollegor på jobbet, men det blir ca $140 för radio, modul, lcd, mottagare från HC. lägg till en USB-programmerare för ca $10.
Tillkommer USB-kontakt, mikrobrytare mm — men ca $150-160 kan man väl gissa på. Idag kommer jag byta firmware, köper en USB A/A-kabel på Kjell&Co på lunchen så jag kan ansluta programmeraren.
//UndCon
Damian
July 20, 2011 at 21:59 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Hi,
I just bought new Turnigy 9x and need to add internal USB programmer. It looks that U did it in a perfect way. I would like to do it the same way as it looks to be a very convenient solution.
Where I can buy such a USB programmer? I would appreciate if you could send me a link to the online store in which you bought it.
Best Regards,
Damian
UndCon
July 20, 2011 at 22:29 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Hello!
I bought it from ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260679734448&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
//UndCon
David
September 22, 2011 at 04:44 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
..nice job on this!
I also removed the 10W ribbon connector from the avr programmer, makes it so much smaller and easier to fit!
UndCon
September 22, 2011 at 10:13 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Yes it does – I also thought about that.
//UndCon
Justas
December 6, 2011 at 12:15 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Do you always leave the programmer inside with all attached cables?
I did the same modification but when i turn my turnigy9x on it just says loading model 01 and thats all.. when i disconnect the isp programmer then it works fine.. it seems that isp programmer left inside the turnigy 9x somehow conflicts with tx. Any ideas why?
labs
December 28, 2011 at 03:42 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
I liked the way you chose to do this mod any chance you have a closer pic of the wiring, I got the same programmer and would like to wire it in but just cant be sure I am seeing the wires correctly and enlarging these pics are too grainy thanks
UndCon
December 28, 2011 at 12:49 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Hi!
I will open the radio up and see if I can take better pictures.
//UndCon
UndCon
December 28, 2011 at 12:51 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Hello!
My programmer is always attached. Just make sure you do not power on your radio when connected to USB.
//UndCon
Dan
February 10, 2012 at 02:35 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Is the firmware upgrade worth it? What are the advantages?
UndCon
February 10, 2012 at 12:04 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
HI!
The firmware transforms your 9X into a whole new level. The options are endless. I really recommend reading the ER9X manual to get a grip of how to program the radio.
//UndCon
Jeff Mundell
December 19, 2012 at 18:05 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
I am going to fit the programmer in my two Turnigy 9x transmitters,as you have done,i an using the same programmers as you which i got from Hobbyking ,and i have one question,on the programmer pcb there is a jumper marked J1 ,do i leave this on or disconnect ?
You may remember me from sometime back when i did the other mods to my transmitters and had some questions about it with you.
All mods are working fine and are a great help.
Happy xmas and new year Jeff
UndCon
December 19, 2012 at 19:23 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
HI!
If I recall correct I did not touch the jumper – Wait…ill open it up and have a look (back in 5 minutes) DONE…It is closed with the jumper on mine…
Just remember not to power it on when you connect your USB cable…the radio gets power from the USB connector and it will fry if you also use the power switch
//UndCon
Jeff Mundell
December 21, 2012 at 12:20 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Many thanks for your reply about the jumper.
As i have no experaince of downloading firmware can you advise
what other programs i will need,i have located the ER9X and manual,but
the manual does not tell what other programs are required and how to do it
regards Jeff
UndCon
December 23, 2012 at 00:55 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Hi Jeff!
You need EPEE program to update your radio
http://code.google.com/p/eepe/
It is very powerful and I recommend reading a bit before you try to use it.
Do not forget a suitable USB cable. If you mod like I did with parts from an computer you need a special MALE-MALE cable.
Once done and connected it is easy to flash your radio and to program the models from the computer, but you will need some reading on ER9X to master the programming.
Please do not hesitate to ask more questions, also do not be afraid of upgrading from TGY to ER9X as it is tons better
//UndCon
Jeff Mundell
January 28, 2013 at 17:02 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Hi
I am just about to connect the wires from the programmer to the main board in the Turnigy 9 x and having a look at your photo 11(wires soldered in place),it is not very clear as to whitch pads the wires are connected to.
May i suggest that photo 7 (processor close up) has the pads identified MISO, SCK ,RST, VCC ,MOSI ,GND on this photo,this would be a great help to me and others doing this mod.
best regards Jeff
UndCon
January 29, 2013 at 00:41 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Hi Jeff!
I understand you want better pictures – these were taken in a hurry and not the best to show where to connect wires.
If you do a google image search on Turnigy 9X and EEPE you end up with lots of pictures that shows labels besides the solder points.
Like this
I’m afraid I cannot show you this at the moment
//UndCon
Jeff Mundell
January 29, 2013 at 01:11 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Many thanks for your reply
the link you sent has given me has given me all the answers that i require
Many many thanks
regards Jeff