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A project log for TX16s buddy box (wireless master/trainer)

a wireless buddy box for Radiomaster TX16s + Bluetooth joystick

jp-gleyzesJP Gleyzes 12/14/2025 at 17:260 Comments

This is an "addon" for your buddy box !

Have you ever wanted to p pilot your planes "as a real one" ie with a joystick ?

This is now easy to try witha a single  ESP32-S3-DevKit C N16R8

simply upload this code (after compilation of course).

Now this "trainer" board will be able to send data to the TX16s buddy box.

It will be easy for you to pilot with your joystick !

These boards are cheap (less than 5€). You will have to solder the tiny "solder pad" on the back side of your board to activate OTG mode (to power the joystick)

This set up could also be used (adpated) for disabled people who would like to try RC hobby.

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