AT9S Pro&AT9S&AT9 FAQ
Q: Can AT9S Pro/AT9S/AT9 control cars/boats with metal or carbon casing?
A: If the R9DS receiver needs to be installed in a car/boat with a full metal casing, it is recommended to use an IPEX to SAM with a sucker antenna. The antenna needs to be drawn out, because if the receiver antenna is enclosed in a metal shell, the metal material will weaken the signal of the receiver, thereby affecting the control distance.
The antenna connector of the R9DS receiver is IPEX. Make sure the sucker antenna has the IPEX connector. Please refer to the picture below:
Q: Will the parameters of different model types set before be cleared or modified once the firmware flashed/upgraded?
A: No. The firmware upgrade won't change any personalized parameters already set.
Q: How to upgrade AT9S Pro firmware?
A: Please click below link to check the tutorial video: https://youtu.be/6_lJ9EPHzLo
the upgrade firmware you can download here: https://www.radiolink.com/at9spro_firmwares
Q: What are the compatible receivers to AT9S Pro?
A: The standard packed receiver with AT9S Pro is R9DS, which is a 10-channel receiver that supports SBUS and PWM signals synchronously with 2.4G DSSS&FHSS spread spectrum technology.
Besides R9DS, there are also other compatible receivers with different channel quantities available.
R6DS- 6 channels(PWM signal output), 10 channels (SBUS/PPM signal output)
R12DS- 12 channels (SBUS&PWM signals output), 11 channels(PWM signal output)
Mini receivers: R6DSM- 10 channels (SBUS/PPM signal output)
R12DSM- 12 channels (SBUS/PPM signal output)
Note
The default channel quantity of AT9S Pro is 10 to work with the standard packed receiver R9DS. When working with the 12-channel receivers (R12DSM,R12DS), the channel quantity of AT9S Pro should be changed as CH:12.
Long press the Mode key to enter the BASIC MENU -> Rotate the scroll Dial to highlight the SYSTEM option and press Push to enter -> Select the CH-SELECT and change the Number as required.
* All RadioLink transmitters are not open sourced and can only bind to receivers developed by RadioLink.
Q: How to turn off the WARNING!!!?
A:1. TX LOW POWER! means the transmitter Battery voltage is lower than setting value. You can:
① press PUSH to enter PARAMETER menu. Choose TX ALARM by DIAL and lower the alarm voltage by PUSH button.
② if the low voltage alarm is setup depend on your battery already(e.g. your battery is a 2S, the TX-ALARM is setup 7.4V), but your transmitter still WARNING with TX LOW POWER, please change a battery with full power or just higher than 7.4V.
A: 2.THR POSITION! means safety reminder for low throttle.
You can remove the reminder by
① pulldown the throttle stick to the lowest position
② turning the DIAL button
If you do not need this hint, you can turn off this function by press Mode button to BASIC MENU, turn DIAL button to SYSTEM, press Push into SYSTEM menu, setup TH-DWON: ON to OFF.
Q: Can the AT9S upgrade to AT9S Pro by upgrade firmware ?
A: It can’t. AT9S and AT9S PRO are different in both communication and hardware, so AT9S cannot upgrade to AT9S PRO by upgrading firmware.
Q: Can the AT9S upgrade with the firmware of AT9S Pro?
A: Yes. The AT9S can upgrade with the firmware V2.0.6 of AT9S Pro or above.
Q: How to distinguish AT9S, AT9, and AT9S PRO?
A: You can check the PCBA version from the battery box of AT9S as in the picture below. If the hardware version of your AT9S is 2.0, It cannot compatible with the TBS crossfire. If it is V3.0, it is AT9S PRO and compatible with TBS crossfire.
Q: How to setup parameters to use transmitter AT9S Pro and receiver R9DS to control an RC car with dual ESCs?
A: connections and settings as below:
Transmitter: Radiolink AT9S Pro
Receiver: Radioink R9DS (should be with PWM signal output, that means have to make sure the Red LED of R9DS is always on)
Tank: dual motors RC tank, each motor controlled by an ESC separately
Connection:
The head of the tank is forward.
The ESC on the left connects to the CH1 of R9DS.
The ESC on right connect to the CH2 of R9DS.
Transmitter Setting:
Into BASIC MENU---select MODEL TYPE---set the TYPE as ACROBASIC
Into PARAMETER menu---set STK-MODE:2
Into ADVANCE MENU
select PROG.MIX1 menu
set both left and right RATE to +100%
set MIX from INH to ON
set MASTER:CH1 and SLAVE:CH2
Set control switch is SwB and the POSI of the switch is UP, the parameters as the picture below
Back to PROG.MIX menu
select PROG.MIX2
set both up and down RATE to -100%
set MIX from INH to ON
set MASTER:CH2 and SLAVE:CH1
Set control switch is SwB and the POSI of the switch is UP, the parameters as the picture below
Then go to the SERVO menu to check if the phase is right or not.
When pushing the joystick of CH2 to up or down, then the servo bar of CH1 and CH2 will move up and down at the same time, the servo bar of CH1 and CH2 to the same direction.
When pushing the joystick of CH1 to the left or right, then the servo bar of CH1 and CH2 will move left or right at the same time, but in opposite directions.
If the servo bar of CH1 or CH2 is not moving as in the introduction above, it means the phase is reversed, you have to set it as below:
Into BASIC MENU
Select REVERSE
Set 1:AILE is NOR and 2:ELEV is REV
Q: Can I use the TBS Crossfire Nano TX with the AT9S Pro? How?
A: Yes.
Setting steps as below:
① Connect TBS Crossfire Nano TX with the AT9S Pro as the picture
The backboard of the simulator port of AT9S Pro
② Enter the BASIC MENU of AT9S Pro and select SYSTEM.
Set OUT to CRSF.
Note: The setting is to define the signal output of the simulator port at the back of AT9S Pro.
Q: Can AT9S Pro bind with spectrum receivers?
A: No, RadioLink radio is only compatible with RadioLink receivers R12DS, R12DSM, R9DS, R6DS, and R6DSM.
Q: How to set head tracking functions on AT9S/AT9S Pro?
A: Follow the below steps.
① Set channel 5/6 and PPM output on FPV goggles, and connect the transmitter with FPV goggles.
② Enter the BASIC menu of AT9S Pro- AUX CH- assign VrA to channel 5, and VrB to channel 6.
③ Enter the BASIC menu of AT9S Pro- TRAINER- set the mode to TRIGGER and set MIX to ON(make sure to upgrade the firmware to the newest version)
④ Set channel 5 and 6 to NORM, and other channels to OFF.
Q: Where is factory reset setting of AT9S/AT9S Pro/AT10II?
A: If you want to reset the setting, enter BASIC MENU- MODEL TYPE- RESET: Execute. But please note the reset is only for this type. If you want to reset all settings, you need to reset every type.
Q: How to use the boat model on AT9/AT9S/AT9S Pro?
A: Enter the basic menu- MODEL TYPE- choose boat type. Then go to the basic menu and advanced menu to set up the function you want.
Q: What’s the difference between AT9S and AT9S Pro?
A: AT9S Pro is compatible with TBS Crossfire while AT9S is not.
Q: What’s the function of the USB port of AT9S Pro? Can it be used on a computer as a simulator as well?
A: The USB port of AT9S Pro/AT9S/AT9 is for upgrading the firmware and for copying the data to the computer. It cannot be used on the computer as a controller.
Do not use the USB port as a charging port, or it will damage the transmitter.
Q: What to do when the screen is locked as below?
A: The screen is locked because of the LockScreen function. Long press the PUSH button, and the screen will be unlocked. You can set the time from 1s to 254s. You can also turn off the function. Enter the BASIC menu- PARAMETER- set LockScreen to OFF.
Q: How to set to turn on or off the light?
A: Set AUX-CH in the menu. Assign one channel to control the light. Make sure there is a control board with your light as below. If there is no control board, your light will be on all the time.
Q: How to upgrade the firmware of AT9S Pro on WIN11?
A: The update method of AT9S on Windows 11 is the same with that of Windows 10. So please refer to Windows 10 to update the firmware of AT9S Pro.
Q: How to check the RSSI value of AT9S Pro?
A: Here is the tutorial: https://www.radiolink.com/newsinfo/477894.html
Q: Can AT9S Pro Mode be changed?
A: Yes, exchange the positions of the Lever Arm Spring and the Tension Plate. Then enter the BASIC MENU to the corresponding Mode Number.
Q: How to set up parameters to use transmitter AT9S Pro and receiver R9DS to control an RC car with dual ESCs?
A: Set PROG.MIX.
Here is the tutorial on PROG.MIX set on AT9S Pro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKTS3X66tCE
Does AT9S Pro support the SIYI module, like FM30?
A: NO.
Q: What are the differences between CRSF1, CRSF4, ELRS1, and ELRS4 in the SYSTEM menu?
A: When connecting the TBS Crossfire module to AT9S Pro, select CRSF (CRSF1 with baud rate 115200; CRSF4 with baud rate 416000); when connecting ELRS module, select ELRS (ELRS1 with baud rate 115200; ELRS4 with baud rate 416000). ELRS1/ELRS4 only support 50HZ/500HZ now. Please reboot the transmitter after selecting the protocol.
Q: AT9S Pro cannot be powered on after upgrade the latest firmware. Why?
AT9S Pro cannot be powered on although there is no problem of battery voltage or battery connection. The screen does not light up. The red LED indicator on AT9S Pro is off, and the green LED indicator is flashing slowly. Why?
Note: There may be something wrong with the firmware or firmware update process. There are several versions of AT9S Pro hardware, including V3.0, V3.1 and V3.2. The firmware for AT9S Pro with V3.2 Hardware is different from that for AT9S Pro with V3.1 and previous hardware. The firmware update method for AT9S Pro with V3.2 Hardware is also different from that for AT9S Pro with V3.0 and V3.1 hardware. So please check the hardware version of your AT9S Pro and then choose the right firmware and use the correct firmware update methods. For more details, please click the below link:
Q: Can I set the delta wing mixing function on AT9S Pro?
A: Yes. Set ELEVON in the ADVANCE MENU of AT9S Pro.
Note: Do not set ELEVON when the aircraft is equipped with a flight controller, because the mixing in the transmitter will conflict with the mixing in the flight controller. Please refer to the manual of the to flight controller view the setting method.
Q: Why do users encounter various problems when reading SBUS signals?
A:
1. When the data read by the user differs from the reference data we provide, please check whether the EPA setting of each channel in the transmitter is the same. If the EPA setting for each channel is different, the read signal range will be different.
2. If the SBUS data cannot be read, please check whether the devices used are working properly and whether there is any problem with the connecting cable.
3. Our products support standard SBUS signals compatible with various flight controllers. Please refer to the chart below for detailed information.
Q: R12DS receiver is bound to AT9S Pro/AT10II transmitter successfully. R12DS is connected to RadioLink flight controller correctly. But the transmitter is not recognized in Mission Planner and radio calibration fails. Why?
A: You can troubleshoot by the following methods:
1.Check the LED indicator color of R12DS. Red LED represents PWM signal, while blue/purple LED represents SBUS signal. RadioLink flight controller support SBUS and PPM signal. If the receiver indicator is red, please the binding button twice quickly to change the LED from red to blue/purple, SBUS working mode.
R12DS receiver manual: https://www.radiolink.com/r12ds_manual
2.Enter BASIC MENU--SYSTEM menu. Set CH-SELECT to 12CH.