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by pmullen503
Fri Aug 04, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: Other Electronic Projects
Topic: Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) setting up
Replies: 21
Views: 19275

Re: May need help setting up a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

The number poles is used to calculate the rpm on the display. Important thing to set is max amps so you don't burn out the motor under load. The VFD will feed more amps to try to maintain set speed under load. Start with a slow start and slow brake. The VFD will ramp up amps to try to start/stop as ...
by pmullen503
Fri Jan 13, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Adding momentary switch to Taranis X9D
Replies: 2
Views: 2654

Adding momentary switch to Taranis X9D

I really like the momentary buttons on the back of my X20S. I find them so useful that I would like to retrofit something similar to my X9D or X9D+

Are there any unused pins on the X9D or must I use one of the existing switches or pots?

TIA
by pmullen503
Sat Sep 17, 2022 11:00 pm
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: FrSky Taranis X9D firmware Upgrade problem (yet another)
Replies: 2
Views: 2134

Re: FrSky Taranis X9D firmware Upgrade problem (yet another)

I have both an original x9d and a 2019 SE. I run Companion for each on two different computers to keep things straight. The x9d has been relegated to D-8 and Spektrum receivers.
by pmullen503
Thu Jul 14, 2022 11:58 am
Forum: openTx
Topic: Not fully binding to RX
Replies: 2
Views: 1053

Re: Not fully binding to RX

Reverse your throttle channel. Futaba throttle is opposite just about every other brand.
by pmullen503
Mon Mar 28, 2022 12:55 am
Forum: FrSky Taranis radio
Topic: Old Taranis 9xd Plus
Replies: 5
Views: 3851

Re: Old Taranis 9xd Plus

You can always use the latest Opentx firmware. But the tx and recievers also have firmware you get from Frsky and those two must match and are independent of Opentx.

You won't be able to run Archer series recievers but the "R" series should be OK.
by pmullen503
Sun Mar 27, 2022 5:01 pm
Forum: FrSky Taranis radio
Topic: Old Taranis 9xd Plus
Replies: 5
Views: 3851

Re: Old Taranis 9xd Plus

If you mean opentx, yes you can. It will only give you features supported in the hardware. There are limits in the Frsky firmware for the tx. To make it more complicated, recievers have to match the TX firmware. If you have older recievers there is a limit to how far you update. I have an original T...
by pmullen503
Mon Sep 06, 2021 10:49 pm
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: Taranis 9D upgraded and lost everything?
Replies: 2
Views: 2544

Re: Taranis 9D upgraded and lost everything?

Do you have the models saved in Companion? If you do you can open an old version of companion and a new version of companion side by side and copy each model line by line from the old into the new. Just opening your old models in new companion will result in lots of errors. Then you can upload the m...
by pmullen503
Fri Jul 02, 2021 8:54 pm
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: Taranis mixing
Replies: 2
Views: 2623

Re: Taranis mixing

Set up a curve that's flat (Y=0) on x>0 side and slightly sloped on the x<0 side. The slope is the amount to add to your elevator so maybe just a few percent to start. Add a line to your elevator mix: +=IX:Rud weight (+100) Curve(CV1) "X" is your rudder input number. Use rudder input as yo...
by pmullen503
Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:39 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: X9d binding to R8 rx issue
Replies: 3
Views: 3127

Re: X9d binding to R8 rx issue

It think those need the D16 or D8 protocol.
by pmullen503
Wed Jan 27, 2021 1:18 pm
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: Post Deleted
Replies: 2
Views: 2995

Re: Weight or End Points?

I would use weight or custom curves depending on the situation. I usually use limits or center point changes on the servo page for physical limits to servo movement. Because there are often more than one way to do things, you should settle on your own "best practices" . It makes it easier ...
by pmullen503
Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:39 pm
Forum: openTx
Topic: How to transfer model settings between 2 radio without companion?
Replies: 5
Views: 4884

Re: How to transfer model settings between 2 radio without companion?

If you can get the files into a computer with a card reader, you should be able to load your QX7 file and copy them over to your T12 models in Companion and then save them back to the card.
by pmullen503
Mon Sep 07, 2020 5:35 pm
Forum: openTx
Topic: Turnigy 9x updated and now THR RUD and AIL switches are always on
Replies: 11
Views: 6544

Re: Turnigy 9x updated and switchs go mad

Did you attempt to re-calibrate the sticks and switches?
by pmullen503
Mon Aug 17, 2020 3:22 pm
Forum: FrSky Taranis radio
Topic: Taranis 2019 seems like a downgrade...
Replies: 5
Views: 4874

Re: Taranis 2019 seems like a downgrade...

I'm in the same boat. I have a very early Taranis which has been great ( I've worn the paint off of the sides) but no haptic and the scroll wheel would be nice. A fellow club member has an X10 which is nice but doesn't feel as good in my hands a QX7 actually feels better but no sliders which I use f...
by pmullen503
Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:49 pm
Forum: openTx for FrSky radios
Topic: Help With Full Span Aileron Rates
Replies: 3
Views: 3585

Re: Help With Full Span Aileron Rates

Do you have a switch to go from flaps+ ailerons to full span ailerons or are they full span ailerons all the time?
by pmullen503
Thu Jul 23, 2020 3:02 am
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: Cannot bind X7 with receiver X8R and S8R
Replies: 6
Views: 5168

Re: Cannot bind X7 with receiver X8R and S8R

The recievers and internal tx module must all have compatible firmware available from Frsky. This can be a challenge. At least for an older X9D there is no combination of tx and reciever firmwares that will run all my recievers.

These are separate from opentx.
by pmullen503
Mon Jul 06, 2020 12:09 pm
Forum: FrSky Taranis radio
Topic: Two RX6R rec?
Replies: 10
Views: 7461

Re: Two RX6R rec?

Probably not the problem in my case. The second receiver was replaced with a multiple connector that put the wires even closer together.
by pmullen503
Fri Jul 03, 2020 9:43 pm
Forum: FrSky Taranis radio
Topic: Two RX6R rec?
Replies: 10
Views: 7461

Re: Two RX6R rec?

I did not. I had some intermittent aileron servo jitter that was fixed when I went to a single receiver so I didn't pursue the combination further.
by pmullen503
Fri Jul 03, 2020 12:25 pm
Forum: FrSky Taranis radio
Topic: Two RX6R rec?
Replies: 10
Views: 7461

Re: Two RX6R rec?

My own tests of this setup were glitchy. But I didn't spend too much time figuring out what the problem was. I was anxious to fly so I switched to a single X8R and a multiple connector to handle the 4 wing channels. It does not appear that this set up will work as I had hoped. Thanks for investigati...
by pmullen503
Thu Jul 02, 2020 6:15 pm
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: esc won't arm with taranis 9xd+
Replies: 1
Views: 2146

Re: esc won't arm with taranis 9xd+

Calibrate your ESC. Usually power up with throttle full (take your prop off). When the ESC goes into programming mode (series of beeps), zero the throttle. It should then arm.
by pmullen503
Tue Jun 23, 2020 12:14 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Replace RS with momentary switch Taranis X9D?
Replies: 3
Views: 3694

Re: Replace RS with momentary switch Taranis X9D?

I suspect that replacing a pot would require matching resistance at either end of the travel. I was hoping someone had done it and knew for sure.
by pmullen503
Sun Jun 21, 2020 8:36 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Replace RS with momentary switch Taranis X9D?
Replies: 3
Views: 3694

Replace RS with momentary switch Taranis X9D?

Is it possible to swap a momentary switch for RS? I'd like an additional momentary switch, not just moving SH.
by pmullen503
Mon Apr 13, 2020 11:33 am
Forum: SMARTIEPARTS PROGRAMMER
Topic: Back to RC world after 8 years: here what I found in the closet, Turnigy 9X
Replies: 22
Views: 19092

Re: Back to RC world after 8 years: here what I found in the closet, Turnigy 9X

Yes. I have the same setup and have been using it for years. It's my TX for winter indoor flying. I run ER9X but most flavors of open source software support it.
by pmullen503
Sat Mar 21, 2020 12:17 am
Forum: FrSky Taranis radio
Topic: Two RX6R rec?
Replies: 10
Views: 7461

Re: Two RX6R rec?

So say I have the wing receiver (ail, flaps, gear, motors) as secondary, fuselage receiver (ele, rud, gear, steering, telemetry) as primary. If the primary loses signal, I still have all those servos but my wing servos all go to failsafe? If the wing receiver loses signal, it's servos still go to fa...
by pmullen503
Fri Mar 20, 2020 8:59 pm
Forum: FrSky Taranis radio
Topic: Two RX6R rec?
Replies: 10
Views: 7461

Two RX6R rec?

I've used two receivers bound to the same number in a plane to make connections easier. For example, one in the wing and one in the fuselage so only a power connection between the two. I was wondering if two RX6R receivers bound 1-8 telem (master) and 9-16 no telem (slave)connected via SBUS would gi...
by pmullen503
Thu Feb 20, 2020 1:28 pm
Forum: 3D Printing
Topic: Looking to buy a 3D printer
Replies: 10
Views: 9540

Re: Looking to buy a 3D printer

I started with an under $200 kit. Built it and tweeked it to get good prints. In the process you learn a lot. As it turned out, my cheap machine is adequate for now but I know exactly what I would want in a new machine.
by pmullen503
Sat Feb 15, 2020 12:26 am
Forum: The FRSKY Forum
Topic: Differential in elevator set-up
Replies: 18
Views: 14488

Re: Differential in elevator set-up

If the servos are getting the same input but your elevators aren't moving the same then there is a problem with the mechanical set up. Horns could be different heights or different distance from the hinge line. Do the servo arm positions match each other exactly throughout their travel? Sometimes a ...
by pmullen503
Fri Feb 14, 2020 1:02 pm
Forum: The FRSKY Forum
Topic: Differential in elevator set-up
Replies: 18
Views: 14488

Re: Differential in elevator set-up

Couldn't you use a curve on the elevator channel? Or two curves for dual rate?
by pmullen503
Fri Feb 14, 2020 2:04 am
Forum: The FRSKY Forum
Topic: Differential in elevator set-up
Replies: 18
Views: 14488

Re: Differential in elevator set-up

When you say "it won't work" what do you mean? Can you get your servos to move at all?
by pmullen503
Fri Feb 14, 2020 2:04 am
Forum: The FRSKY Forum
Topic: Differential in elevator set-up
Replies: 18
Views: 14488

Re: Differential in elevator set-up

When you say "it won't work" what do you mean? Can you get your servos to move at all?

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