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by fatcnt
Tue Aug 12, 2014 6:21 am
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: taranis wont turn on
Replies: 104
Views: 87473

Re: taranis wont turn on

When you plug in the USB directly the USB powers the processor using the same power circuit you just tested. Try the following test: Hold the two horizontal trims inwards and switch on. This is supposed to go into the firmware bootloader, not the embedded STM bootloader. Now plug the USB cable in. ...
by fatcnt
Mon Aug 11, 2014 1:12 am
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: taranis wont turn on
Replies: 104
Views: 87473

Re: taranis wont turn on

Yeah again no difference
by fatcnt
Sun Aug 10, 2014 10:03 am
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: taranis wont turn on
Replies: 104
Views: 87473

Re: taranis wont turn on

When you plug in the USB directly the USB powers the processor using the same power circuit you just tested. Try the following test: Hold the two horizontal trims inwards and switch on. This is supposed to go into the firmware bootloader, not the embedded STM bootloader. Now plug the USB cable in. ...
by fatcnt
Sat Aug 09, 2014 1:38 am
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: taranis wont turn on
Replies: 104
Views: 87473

Re: taranis wont turn on

Yeah I was advised about that and have checked and no wasn't downloading TARANIS plus, I have even tried earlier versions of companion but nothing made any difference.
by fatcnt
Fri Aug 08, 2014 3:18 am
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: taranis wont turn on
Replies: 104
Views: 87473

Re: taranis wont turn on

Well those values look OK. Now we go to the main board. When you switch power on, you should get the battery voltage on C54, and 3.3V at one end of R76. Mike. Ok Mike i just tested those and i got 7.72v on C54 (tested the battery and got 7.9v) and got 3.3v on the top end of R76 So that seems to che...
by fatcnt
Thu Aug 07, 2014 5:03 am
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: taranis wont turn on
Replies: 104
Views: 87473

Re: taranis wont turn on

Alright ive had a look inside and using this picture i determined that with the switch off position on position 8=0 8=0 7=0.01 7=1.63 6=0 6=0.01 5=0.01 5=1.63 4=Negative 4=Negative 3=7.01 3=0 2=7.93 2=7.75 1=0.70 1=0 there was a short on pins 3&4 when switch is on Continuity off 0 ohms on 1.6 oh...
by fatcnt
Wed Aug 06, 2014 12:27 am
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: taranis wont turn on
Replies: 104
Views: 87473

Re: taranis wont turn on

Yeah I have already opened it up and checked for anything obvious but it all looked fine inside all plugs where they should be and all plugged in securely I have a multi meter I'm happy to poke around in it ( it can't do any more harm) Just please be detailed in explaining to me the processes as I'm...
by fatcnt
Tue Aug 05, 2014 12:42 pm
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: taranis wont turn on
Replies: 104
Views: 87473

Re: taranis wont turn on

Thought id link a little vid of whats happening ( or more correctly whats not happening ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2tHSwK9LG8&list=UUfvQzo-U2jB1WddiJiy_uBA The last time it turned on a little USB icon was on in the top right corner and i couldn't turn it off again i had to wait for it to...
by fatcnt
Tue Aug 05, 2014 11:04 am
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: taranis wont turn on
Replies: 104
Views: 87473

Re: taranis wont turn on

Yeah im using Zadig to flash it and it flashes fine uploads with no problem just tried the firmware you linked and still no change. Nothing happening when i switch it on still. If i try to start it in Boot Loader mode again nothing happens. Thanks for trying Mike i think im just going to have to ret...
by fatcnt
Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:20 am
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: taranis wont turn on
Replies: 104
Views: 87473

Re: taranis wont turn on

No nothing comes up on the screen at all there is no signs life except for a faint pop through the speaker when i turn the switch on. Unfortunately i have yes tried each of those suggestions multiple times but to no avail. There' s still nobody home :cry: the only thing i haven't tried yet is a win7...
by fatcnt
Mon Aug 04, 2014 2:15 am
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: taranis wont turn on
Replies: 104
Views: 87473

Re: taranis wont turn on

Yeah I checked the preferences tab and made sure I had it set up properly downloaded the firmware again it installed fine but still no change
Its still dead. :cry:
by fatcnt
Sun Aug 03, 2014 5:36 am
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: taranis wont turn on
Replies: 104
Views: 87473

Re: taranis wont turn on

No I didn't tell companion it was a plus isn't the default for companion 2.0.8 TARANIS X9D
by fatcnt
Sun Aug 03, 2014 12:19 am
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: taranis wont turn on
Replies: 104
Views: 87473

Re: taranis wont turn on

Don't think so ive done two other X9D's with no problems
by fatcnt
Sun Aug 03, 2014 12:19 am
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: taranis wont turn on
Replies: 104
Views: 87473

Re: taranis wont turn on

Don't think so ive done two other X9D's with no problems
by fatcnt
Sat Aug 02, 2014 11:55 pm
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: taranis wont turn on
Replies: 104
Views: 87473

Re: taranis wont turn on

No not using linux version im on a win8 machine
by fatcnt
Sat Aug 02, 2014 4:12 pm
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: taranis wont turn on
Replies: 104
Views: 87473

Re: taranis wont turn on

opentx-taranis-en

Is the firmware I'm flashing
Was downloaded through companion
by fatcnt
Sat Aug 02, 2014 11:52 am
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: taranis wont turn on
Replies: 104
Views: 87473

Re: taranis wont turn on

No HobbyKing
So yeah unfortunately I'm up a creek without a paddle.
Thanks anyway
Couldn't find any repairers in AUS even
by fatcnt
Sat Aug 02, 2014 3:48 am
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: taranis wont turn on
Replies: 104
Views: 87473

Re: taranis wont turn on

no not yet
by fatcnt
Sat Aug 02, 2014 2:38 am
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: taranis wont turn on
Replies: 104
Views: 87473

Re: taranis wont turn on

As far as i know it was the taranis plus i dont really know i am using the latest 2.0.8 firmware and companion. I have flashed the same to two different radios fine its just mine that isnt working (Typical) one thing i noticed when i flash i can see that there is a DFU error in the details how do i ...
by fatcnt
Fri Aug 01, 2014 2:45 am
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: taranis wont turn on
Replies: 104
Views: 87473

Re: taranis wont turn on

Please can someone help my Taranis is not turning on now after flashing the firmware also. it seems to be stuck in bootloader mode as in the devices menu on my computer it shows up STM32 BOOTLOADER working properly. I have flashed and flashed but it wont come back to life. Tried everything on this a...

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