Taranis mods #4 - Hawk-Creation Transmitter Accessories (sticks & switch knobs) - BEST FOR LESS

Throughout the various mods done to my Taranis X9D Plus, I have changed several accessories. When it comes to gimbal sticks and switch knobs, Hawk-Creation are my go-to parts.
First off, the orange color of my theme (and channel) is hard to get on most transmitter accessories. Hawk-Creation not only has sticks and knobs in orange but the color coating has proven to be very resistant. The overall feel is premium and the CNC work is simply awesome.
I loved the first set of switch knobs and gimbal sticks I had been using on the stock Taranis X9D+ gimbals and I immediately missed the sticks when I switched to the M9 gimbals.
Thankfully Hawk-Creation quickly released a dedicated product range suitable for the upgraded gimbals, which have a 4mm thread and a 5mm rod base.
Their approach on the bottom part of the sticks may not suit some of you but I found it to be a great way for further customization, just by painting the included spacers in white (to match my hydrodipped shell) and adding milky-white rubber rings in between (to blend the white of the shell and the silver of the gimbal base).
As for the new bullet-shaped switch knobs, what can I say.. They are even better than the old ones, fit more centered and look amazing.
This is BEST FOR LESS: Taranis mods #4 - Hawk-Creation Transmitter Accessories (gimbal sticks and switch knobs) - Let's go!
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If you are using the stock gimbals with 3mm (M3) thread, you can use the following gimbal sticks:
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If you are using the M9 gimbals with 4mm (M4) thread and 5mm rod, you can use the following gimbal sticks:
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Version 3 of the switch knobs:
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Standard and Version 2 switch knobs:
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Hawk-Creation also carries switch nuts but they were not available in orange - make sure you get the flat-bottom type for your Taranis:
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They also have balancers, sticker sets and accessories for other radios, as well as many heli-related hardware. You can check their product range on their website and Ebay store:
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If you like the way my Taranis currently looks, here is a short list of accessories used:
- Switch nuts:
- Switch knobs:
- M9 gimbals:
- Gimbal sticks for M9 gimbals:
- Silicone switch sleeves:
- Transmitter balancer:
- Transmitter stand:
- Expandable braided cable sleeve:
- Adhesive heat shrink:
- Gimbal/Stick protectors:
- Hydrodipped case:
- And of course the transmitter itself:
Check the more in-depth videos below, for more info and variations of accessory types and colors:
Taranis mods part 1: Cheap and Easy mods and accessories for the FrSky Taranis X9D
Taranis mods part 2: Hydrodipped shell swap for the FrSky Taranis X9D
Taranis mods part 3: Installing the FrSky M9 hall-effect gimbals on the Taranis X9D
If you do not already own a Taranis X9D, you may also consider getting the X9D Plus Special Edition version. You can check my overview here:
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