# FrSky Taranis X9D

### Connections for Taranis X9D+

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**Note**: newer the Taranis X9D+ 2019 doesn't work with SBUS. You have to use PPM or Bluetooth direct with an internal module.
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Thanks to [SilentZen](https://github.com/SilentZen) and [Ltom78](https://discord.com/channels/827622724565467196/827622724565467199/918557606975512596) for this information

### Wiring

* X9D Pin 1 (Ground) -> Arduino Nano GND
* X9D Pin 2 (VMAIN) -> Arduino Nano Vin
* X9D Pin 3 -> Not Connected
* X9D Pin 4 (SBUS\_INPUT) -> Arduino Nano P1.03 (TX)

![](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/16260816/113579100-b9c65b80-961b-11eb-973e-ed3e8a1afebd.jpg)

### Head Tracker - GUI Setup&#x20;

The X9D requires inverted SBUS. Setup the GUI like below. If using as a Bluetooth receiver set the Update rate to 80Hz which will match the Bluetooth rate.

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### Radio Setup

#### 1 - Connect to radio and have Head Tracker configured and powered up

#### 2 - Long press Menu, Page to Hardware, Set Serial port to SBUS Trainer

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#### 3 - Press menu, Press Page, Set Trainer Mode to Master/Serial

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Reboot the radio after above changes.
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#### 4 - You should see the Trainer Icon in the Top Right of the Main screen if the data is being received properly

![](https://1791219135-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FifYnTDP7IFJCZallDj96%2Fuploads%2F73niz1Y7Ut37dygyGlW4%2FX9Dpic5.png?alt=media\&token=1ef7e397-1a1f-4b91-8296-33896b79e462)

