Why won’t my Godox X1T trigger a Flashpoint Zoom Li-ion X R2 / Godox V1 off-camera?

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I’m using Fuji versions of these units. My X1T transmitter works correctly with a V350 and TT350, but a Flashpoint Zoom Li-ion X R2 (similar to the Godox V1) will not respond off-camera. On-camera, the flash works normally.

What I’ve already checked:

  • same group
  • same channel
  • tested at close range and farther away
  • X1T firmware is current
  • the X R2 may need firmware 1.1, but the notes don’t mention this issue

Is there a compatibility setting I’m missing between the X1T and the newer Flashpoint/Godox flash?

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In addition to Group and Channel, the newer Godox/Flashpoint transmitters and receivers (both internal and external) have the ability to designate an ID number of 1-99 (plus "Off"). The older pieces of the system do not have the ability to use ID numbers. In order to use the older pieces with the newer ones, the ID number setting needs to be "Off" on the newer units. Even with the newer units, the ID numbers that are set on each unit must match each other or the other unit will ignore it.

If your X1R-C uses firmware version 18 made since January 10, 2018 then the following instructions allow you to set the "RF ID" on the X1R-C:

The customer can set RF ID. Operation: press the CH and GR button simultaneously and power it on to enter the RF ID setting interface. Short or long press the CH button to add the ID value while short or long press the GR button to decrease. Power off the flash trigger after 5s, and ID value can be set and saved. Then, power it on, and the ID value will affect RF reception.

To check what firmware version your X1R-C is running hold down the group button [GR] while turning the X1R-C on. The firmware version will be displayed as long as you hold down the [GR] button. When you release the [GR] button the firmware version will no longer be displayed and the channel and group number will be displayed.

There's a micro-USB port under the rubber flap on the left side of the X1R-C that will allow you to attach it to a computer to update the firmware using the Godox G1 Firmware updater software.

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Yes—besides matching channel and group, check the wireless ID (RF ID) setting.

Newer Godox/Flashpoint units can use an ID value from 1–99, while older units may not support it. If the newer flash has an RF ID set, an older X1T/X1R setup may ignore it unless the ID is matched or turned off.

What to do:

  • On the newer flash, find the RF ID / wireless ID setting.
  • Set it to Off, or make sure it exactly matches the transmitter’s ID if both support it.
  • Then re-test with the same channel and group.

If you’re using an X1R receiver elsewhere, note that newer firmware versions added RF ID support, and the ID must also match there.

So the likely issue is not basic compatibility, but an RF ID mismatch between the newer Flashpoint/Godox unit and the X1T system.

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