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I understand that nothing has been changed, but it sure looks like it is working differently (both on the spectrum analyzer and in use at the field).

Either way, thanks for your work. If this changes I'll report back.

I was able to do one simple test this weekend using 2.0.5 firmware. I walked about 100 feet away with the RANGE check on until I lost control, then I turned off RANGE check and control came back.

So I think this is working again. Sorry if this was a false alarm.

I have not yet been able to test with my DSMX receiver, so I can't be sure yet.

Here is an update. I just updated my transmitter to version 2.0.5 and checked again with the RF Explorer spectrum analyzer. It now looks like I get about a 25 dB difference when I turn on range check mode. I can't confirm this yet with my receiver, as the receiver I used is about an hour away from m...

I don't have a logic analyzer so I can't check the data stream. So someone else confirming that this is either working or not would help a lot. My DSMX module came out of a DX4E. I believe the label on the module itself said DX5E. Other than the range check, it seems to be working well. Although it ...

How can I check this? I have an old Tektronix oscilloscope, but nothing that could read a data stream, unless I can sniff it with FTDI USB cable or something? I'm happy to do some legwork to help debug this if you can tell me what to do. I thought that the spectrum analyzer output was very telling, ...

Wow that sounds a little, shall I say, dangerous? What happens if the student takes one too many steps away from the instructor and the training cable pops out (I've seen this happen!)? Is he left with control, or left without control? Be careful! I'd still like to get this smart trainer switch idea...

Yes, I hear the beeps. But as you can see, the signal output is as strong as it is when not in RANGE check mode.

Is there anything else I should check?

I don't know if this is an issue with OpenTX 2.x or if something else. Can someone look at this post: http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=97&t=5741&p=81562#p81339 How do I get a Spectrum DSMX module to go into RANGE CHECK mode? I can't seem to get it to work on my Taranis. Thanks f...

Yes, from the images of the spectrum analyzer you can clearly see that I'm in DSMX mode.

But how do I get the module into RANGE check mode?

I haven't yet tried any other firmware.

I hope someone can supply some guidance and help. I have a Taranis usnig firmware 2.0.4 I made my own DSMX module using the DSMX module salvaged from a Spektrum DX4E along with a 3.3V BEC, a 1N4001 Diode and 4.7K resistor. It appears to fly ok, although it seemed to take some time to bind to my Spek...

Here is my .eepe file. Note that this is a work in progress, but you can see how I got the 6 Pos switch working.

It's a subtle point. Also, for some english words you dont add an 's' to for the plural version, and 'FIRMWARE" is one of these words. To me SOFTWARE is the same, you dont write or speak: SOFTWARES (i.e.: one version of SOFTWARE, or many versions of SOFTWARE). Firmware is one of those 'uncounta...

possibly because it can hold multiple versions of the firmware, they thought to add the 's'??? It doens't make sense to me, but perhaps someone who has english as a second language designed this, or thought of it with another language in mind, and it doesn't quite make sense to english? But I agree,...

Mike,

Thanks for the info, this worked perfectly, my bootloader is now showing version 2.0.2.

I tried to search for some documentation on how to do this, but I couldn't find it, so I appreciate the help.

HI LTMNO, I have the Taranis, 2.0.2 firmware, and the 6 position switch and am using it with the PixHawk. The modes should be similar to APM. First, I setup the Taranis for using the 6 position switch in the S1 position and calibrated it. This gave me 6 switchable settings. I output this to chanel 5...

How does one update the bootloader? I originally had, 2.0.0 installed, then 2.0.1, and now 2.0.2. The release notes say that the bootloader changed. But I don't see anywhere to download the newer 2.0.2 bootloader, nor a method to update it. My current bootloader says v1.0 I searched the wiki and her...

Thanks for the note. Perhaps this is what is happening.

I do notice that sometimes it quickly outputs position 1 when moving between any other of the positions. There may be a 'break before make' type of issue with this switch?

I'm using the Taranis with firmware 2.0.1. I've changed the S1 pot to be a FrSky 6 position multi-position switch. It seems that the selection and calibrate of the multi-position switch is backwards to me. I read the instructions which say: S1/2/3 type: Both S1/S2 pots can be replaced by the optiona...

I mounted my 6 position switch at S1. I selected multiposition switch in the hardware page. It took me a couple of times to get it to calibrate to find 6 positions. My FrSky switch first detected 5 positions. Two of the analog outputs are very close to one another as the switch came from the factory...

I found another difference in 2.0.0 Its seems that sound file sound names have been shortened. I had a file called 'Stabilize.wav'. It wouldn't play. I had to rename it to 'Stabiliz.wav'. This might confuse some people. It took me some time to find why my sound file was not playing. This may want to...

Devs, Thanks for the 2.0.0 firmware!! I have one comment that may help someone, or perhaps I was just having trouble. My previous firmware was 2940. I downloaded the new 2.0 Open TX Companion, but it couldn't burn the 2.0 firmware as it couldn't find my transmitter. It didn't matter if I was powerin...

Thank you! I'll look into this.

I should add the third problem with the FrSky switch. It seems to go to and extreme between positions. So as you move the switch, there can be a significant jitter in the signal before it settles on the new setting. Someone also posted a fix for the FrSky switch to linearize it, it involves moving a...

Thanks for the quick answer... now if the firmware can solve the switch stiffness, that would be true magic!

I recently purchased the FrySky 6 position switch. My thought that it would be a good addition to the radio, and I replaced S1 with the switch. It was fairly easy to install using a small tip soldering iron. However, in operation I found two three things that I'm not sure if i like. 1) The switch is...

Thanks for sharing this. Does anyone know if the new Taranis Plus model will come stock with a 6 position switch by default? If so, what is the default locaition for it (S1 or S2)? I see Aloft is selling the switches in the USA already. It might be nice to install one of these in the same location a...

I'm having a problem programming failsafe with an X8R receiver. Using Taranis with FW r2940 I'm in D16 mode. I have 'Custom' set for the failsafe mode, and used the [Set] button to select my desired failsafe settings. Monitoring the RX output (I'm using the SBUS), it seems to only hold the last rece...

Mike, With the low price of FrSky's SBUS to CPPM converter, this isn't such a big deal, but it would be a nice to have as it would make the interface simpler (one less item). As it is now, I need to package up an S-bus receiver, the CPPM converter and a battery into some sort of a module that can be...

Mike, With the low price of FrSky's SBUS to CPPM converter, this isn't such a big deal, but it would be a nice to have as it would make the interface simpler (one less item). As it is now, I need to package up an S-bus receiver, the CPPM converter and a battery into some sort of a module that can be...