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Yes, I agree with that, in part. Copying the language .wav files takes quite a long time and I only need the en versions so that is all I have on the earlier version SD card. The difference that comes then, is that the new SD card version has only 60 items but I have 546 sounds on the old version be...

I updated from OTx 2.313 to 2.3.15 and downloaded the SD card for the later version. Why do I need to copy this to my Tx SD card other than to get the "opentx.sdcard.version" file? If I just copy the 2.3.15 SD card contents to the Tx I loose many files and folders. The only other differenc...

Sorted by updating my Taranis to OTx 2.3.13 including the SD card data. Despite the R-X4R instructions indicating that anything above OTx 2.2 was OK the receiver would not operate wit 2.2.4 on the Taranis. With 2.3.13 the bind was immediate and no further action was needed, PWM output from the servo...

I have been running my Taranis X9D+ on OTx v 2.2.4 for some time in the belief that updating to 2.3.xx would make all my V8 receivers redundant and that I would have to rebind all my models. I'm told this is incorrect and that in fact I need to update to OTx v 2.3.xx to get Ch 1-4 (PWM) on the R-X4R...

Well, I've got the answers I needed on RGC but thanks for your advice Kilrah. In my jet I have the S8R set up to be able to provide the stabilisation function. Having flown the jet without using it (a must apparently on first flights because the responses need setting once the plane is known to fly ...

It's not really clear what you want and what you have, hence the lack of answers. You mention a powerbox but don't mention which. SBUS can be Y-ed. For a jet with many servos I would not play with converters and stuff though, but use a servo / power hub like FrSky's redundancy box or the Powerbox e...

I had hoped for some help here. Maybe I posted in the wrong section or forum even?? So, I think I'm stuffed (not because of no response so far :-) )unless I change some servos to SBus capable . . . . or did something else (🤔 ?) I have 2 models with all standard servos and I need more than 8 channels...

I'm running OTx v2.2.4 on my X9D+ with XJT_EU_170317 protocol on my RF module. I'm now wanting to fly my Xcalibur jet which is currently set up with just an S8R receiver. I have flown it twice (before lockdown) and it is very smooth and easy to fly but I'm now feeling I should employ dual redundancy...

well, it looks a bit better than the other antennas, right? But were you having that low RSSI that close to the plane??? I don't really like the placement of your horizontal antenna. It looks like it is quite close and parallel to the power cables? I think you might have to repeat that test at your...

jhsa wrote: ↑Sun Nov 29, 2020 7:14 pm Those are dipole antennas, They should be much better than the original antennas, if they are well made of course.
I use only dipoles on the DIY receivers I build..

João

Does that mean you think my results for RSSI for the enhanced antennas is low?

Yes, inside the fuselage which is all glass fibre. The canopy fits over and is all glass fibre. Second testing with enhanced antennas done by mistake without fitting the canopy but I think that makes little difference. The "enhancement" is nothing more than 25mm of brass tube over the ante...

I just decided to give it a try so bought some from T9. They did not turn out quite as I expected as the ends of the antennas did not show up in the T9 picture. This is what they look like: 20201124_132909_001.jpg I thought it was worth it to try these as I was a little concerned with low RSSI from ...

I have noticed that these are available and wonder how much they improve reception, especially as I'm now (when we are released from lockdown) flying an Xcalibur jet.

Also, these antennae are available in differing lengths. Can I use 2 different length antennae on 1 receiver (S8R)??

You need to look at the outputs from your transmitter to determine where the fault was. Is it the transmitter output? Is it a faulty servo? Is it low power in the Rx battery? Can you reproduce the fault on the bench? . . . . and yes, I think 2.x.x XJT firmware is not compatible with OTx 2.2.4 etc. e...

Problem solved when I found the Manual for OpenTx 2.2.

Section 9 - Part 1 of How To's had the instructions I needed, so now I can get on and set up my second Sceadu helicopter.

That has done it. Many thanks.

Jerry

It is: opentx-x9d+-2.2.4.bin

The version of Companion seems to be: "Opentx-taranisplus-timer3-lua-en"

.... according to the download dialogue box.

I am running Companion 2.1 on my laptop running Win7 SP1 and OTx 2.1.9 on my Taranis X9D+ I have downloaded and installed Companion 2.2 which asks if I want to update my OpenTx for the Taranis. I click "Yes" the download/save window opens, I select the save folder and hit OK and get a &quo...

My brain is frazzled so I hope for a bit of advice on this subject. I am using a Taranis X9D+ running OpenTx 2.1.9 with applicable Companion for Windows. I'm transferring my helicopter flying from my old Futaba T9C and I have successfully generated a program on Companion/Tx for my Sceadu 50 Evo heli...

Well, the rcsettings.co link got me started some but really, the best link was the one to HeliFreak.com wherein there is lots of info on programming in OpenTX. So, I've succeeded in generating a program for my standard arrangement Sceadu (i.e. not with ccpm swash but single pitch servo and flybar) g...

rdeanchurch wrote: ↑Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:09 pm At least one
https://rcsettings.com/index.php/viewca ... elicopters

Thank you. I think I found just what I'm looking for. Will enable me to check my own work and it will be checked on Companion before anything else.

Cheers, much appreciated. Jerry

Thanks for the responses.

I am using the Taranis X9D as per my OP. It is running OpenTx 2.1.9 which I think is all the info needed for finding compatible .eepe files

I do not intend to update my OpenTx to a later version, seems unnecessary - it ain't broke

Is there an eepe Library anywhere that anyone knows about? I need eepe's for my X9D Plus to fly my Sceadu nitro helicopters. I have searched all over and left requests on 2 forums, to no avail. So I have produced a simple program following the OpenTx University instructions but I'm sure there are mo...

Rat Pie!!

I need better spectacles.

I thought I read this forum as "Receivers" not what it is : Reviews.

I don't see a devoted Receivers forum so perhaps Admin can move this to the Taranis forum? Thanks.

Thanks.

Unfortunately, letting them fly outside is not an option.

I want to use a FrSky V8R7-II Rx in my mouldie glider. It has 150mm overall length antennas which become inconvenient in the limited space of the nose.

Can I shorten them to nearer 50 - 75mm o/a length whilst maintaining the 32mm exposed length at the ends?

Thanks, Jerry

Thanks for the considerations folks. I have now concluded that this is an issue of mismatched firmwares in Tx or Rx. Some time back I revised the firmwares in both my Tx module and some receivers in order to make my Taranis+ talk with both XR and VR receivers without using EU versions, which were (a...

One factor has come to my attention.

The Tx is set up to bind with the X8R in Mode 1 - D8. (NOT D16 - Mode 5) This should be a Telemetry mode but does OpenTx 2.1.9 recognise it properly?

Thanks again Kilrah. The problem I have is to read/register/display/alarm on the receiver battery using the base signal provided by all FrSky receivers. I don't want to add the weight/complexity of a separate battery monitor for which I know the setup. My receiver is powered from the balance port on...

PS:
No longer can I find Cel or Cels ??