Hey, my dad just bought a JR DSX9 second hand, which we were planning to fit a fr-sky module to. On further inspection we realised that even though ther is a spot for a module it is not a module based radio, eg there are no pins. Further research says that it is a "pure 2.4 ghz" radio. Does this mean there is no PPM signal, which the fr sky module needs to work? I ask this because he has fitted the fr sky system and it will bind but nothing else. I know on the 9x/9303 you can select between PPM and PCM- can you still do this on the DSX9 or is he stuck with spectrum/ orange recievers?
Thanks
Josh

Have it updated to dsmx and enjoy. Have it updated to DSMX and you have probably the best RF link available given the frequency hopping, high output power, low latency, and multiple receivers on high end RXs. If you want cheap RX's you can still use cheap Chinese RX's from hobby king, not to mention the radio still works with all of the great bind and fly stuff coming out of horizon.

Thanks mate, but Fr sky is both cheap AND good. We are just dissapointed that we bought the wrong radio

It can be converted to FrSky using the DIY module and tapping into PPM that is generated for the trainer port. You can even have the best of both worlds by keeping the DSM2 module and setting up to switch between the two. This would require two antennas.

To do this you'll have to do some homework and have decent soldering and related skills, but it shouldn't be too difficult. Not sure if you can find exactly the right conversion, but there should be enough info around

In searching for info on how to do it, don't limit yourself to FrSky, as FlyDream and Corona install in essentially the same way. Similarly, your transmitter is essentially the same as the X9303 (the earlier XP9303 is the one with plug-in module).

Thanks a lot for that, thats the way we are heading. We will give it a go
Do you know if when tapping the ppm from the trainer port, do you ave to run the transmitter in trainer mode?
Thanks

Originally Posted by josh18

Thanks a lot for that, thats the way we are heading. We will give it a go
Do you know if when tapping the ppm from the trainer port, do you have to run the transmitter in trainer mode?
Thanks

Probably. That means with the switch off and a plug in the trainer port.

One way to do a "non-destructive" conversion is to copy the AnyLink setup. That simply mounts a module on the back of the transmitter and plugs into the trainer jack for PPM and the charge jack for power. I have one and it works fine with my DX7. No reason it shouldn't with my X9303. Of course the transmitter switch must be OFF for this to work. And you have to remember to unplug the outboard module when not in use or you run the battery down. But it's eminently practical, fairly easy to do (take a look at the stuff on AnyLink and figure out how to fit an FrSky DHT into a small box with antenna suitably located) and its totally reversible.

Did you see this thread?

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1641084

Originally Posted by josh18

Thanks a lot for that, thats the way we are heading. We will give it a go
Do you know if when tapping the ppm from the trainer port, do you ave to run the transmitter in trainer mode?
Thanks

Hi. I'm part way through converting a DSX9 II to FrSky
I have some info which may help you.

First this radio only seems to activate full PPM in Trainer mode
Yes. you can see the PPM stream in Normal Mode, BUT it does not change with Stick inputs.

To enable Full PPM control Mode
Cut the print or remove R33

This Tricks the radio into Trainer Mode, and normal PPM output
Without having to plug a Trainer cable in.

Next I cut the Print to the "Power Switch" Top Left Contact, pcb side ( this removes Power from the DSM2 module)

I now have a normally operating On/Off Tx switch with Full PPM available.
No need to plug a Trainer plug in.

The remaining conversion should now be straightforward
similar to the other Tx's I have done.

I'll post results later, when it's finished

For Ref. only to show R33 location
ignore the other wires (thanks to the other thread for the photo).

All done and tested, working fine
Got to say, it's been the hardest conversion so far !

Originally Posted by Reflex1

Hi. I'm part way through converting a DSX9 II to FrSky
I have some info which may help you.

First this radio only seems to activate full PPM in Trainer mode
Yes. you can see the PPM stream in Normal Mode, BUT it does not change with Stick inputs.

To enable Full PPM control Mode
Cut the print or remove R33

This Tricks the radio into Trainer Mode, and normal PPM output
Without having to plug a Trainer cable in.

Next I cut the Print to the "Power Switch" Top Left Contact, pcb side ( this removes Power from the DSM2 module)

I now have a normally operating On/Off Tx switch with Full PPM available.
No need to plug a Trainer plug in.

The remaining conversion should now be straightforward
similar to the other Tx's I have done.

I'll post results later, when it's finished

For Ref.
R33 location

Thanks for your post on this (#7), seems that your about the only person who has done one of these conversions on the DSX9. I have a DSX9v2 which I'm looking to do the same conversion and just wanted to clarify the wiring shown in this post, as it seems you have some other cables also connected.
I take it that the larger Red is pos + to Frsky module, brown is neg - and the orange is ppm to module? I notice in post #8 you are showing pos + to frsky module from the back of the switch??
Would apprieciate if you could clarify.
Thanks
David.

Hi. David sorry for the confusion
I was having problems with my camera and used a pic. from the other thread
for showing the location of R33, ignore the other wires shown in that pic.

Frsky +ve connects to the Switch
Frsky PPM connects to the wire on Pin 4 Cn8

Note. You MUST remove R33 or cut the track between R33 and the Trainer socket to enable a modulated PPM signal.

I have returned this Tx to it's owner, so unable to get better photo's now
I added more info to this pic.
hope it's a help

Paul

haveing also just purchased a DSX9 , to upgrade to DSMX , do i need to send to importer or can this be done remotely

dave

Originally Posted by Reflex1

Hi. David sorry for the confusion
I was having problems with my camera and used a pic. from the other thread
for showing the location of R33, ignore the other wires shown in that pic.

Frsky +ve connects to the Switch
Frsky PPM connects to the wire on Pin 4 Cn8

Note. You MUST remove R33 or cut the track between R33 and the Trainer socket to enable a modulated PPM signal.

I have returned this Tx to it's owner, so unable to get better photo's now
I added more info to this pic.
hope it's a help

Paul

Thanks Paul,
Just a couple of further questions! do you leave the white cable connected to pin 4 and just strip back the cable and connect/solder the ppm from Frsky module to it?
Thanks again
David.

David. I left the wire connected
I traced it to the Tx rear PCB and removed it there
to go direct to the rear mounted Frsky unit.

but either way will work

p.s. did you notice, I used the original JR 2.4 antenna ?

Originally Posted by Reflex1

David. I left the wire connected
I traced it to the Tx rear PCB and removed it there
to go direct to the rear mounted Frsky unit.

but either way will work

p.s. did you notice, I used the original JR 2.4 antenna ?

OK, so you actually disconnect it from the rear pcb where ever and run straight to the Frsky module ppm.
No did not notice the antenna, operated all ok ??

David.

Yes. it's working fine

btw. it's easy tracing the wire

Paul