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by mpjf01
Fri Apr 03, 2015 10:57 am
Forum: openTx
Topic: OpenTX 2.1 telemetry system preview
Replies: 283
Views: 319856

Re: OpenTX 2.1 telemetry system preview

Of course, must be getting old. Thanks. I now have the firmware loaded from the card.

I can communicate between the PC and the radio in bootloader mode, copy models to and fro. But with radio off I still am getting DFU device error as above.
by mpjf01
Fri Apr 03, 2015 6:25 am
Forum: openTx
Topic: OpenTX 2.1 telemetry system preview
Replies: 283
Views: 319856

Re: OpenTX 2.1 telemetry system preview

I have installed Companion 2.1 on two different PCs now, XP and W7. When I try to flash the OpenTx-Taranis.bin file using Companion with the Tx off I get a DFU-Util error. Filter on vendor = 0x0483 product = 0xdf11 Opening DFU capable USB device... Cannot open device If I go to this .bin which I hav...
by mpjf01
Fri Apr 03, 2015 4:42 am
Forum: openTx
Topic: OpenTX 2.1 telemetry system preview
Replies: 283
Views: 319856

Re: OpenTX 2.1 telemetry system preview

The two versions of Companion can co-exist, I discovered that much. But now my radio won't connect as the STM32 driver is missing. I'm wondering which version of the Taranisxx.bin to download, there's a .bin and a X9E.bin (I have an early radio, A model).
by mpjf01
Fri Apr 03, 2015 12:16 am
Forum: openTx
Topic: OpenTX 2.1 telemetry system preview
Replies: 283
Views: 319856

Re: OpenTX 2.1 telemetry system preview

I've not used the nightly builds before. Is there a description of the process that needs to be employed to use them somewhere, a search hasn't helped so far?
by mpjf01
Thu Mar 12, 2015 8:41 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Taranis RF Power question
Replies: 2
Views: 2316

Re: Taranis RF Power question

That's right. I originally bought two ufl/coax/SMA cables just in case and have tried both. I also tried the 2db aerial off my DHT-U module (lower RSSI than 5 db) and a different 5 db aerial. The two 5 db aerials give virtually the same RSSI result. Presumably if there is an issue with the connector...
by mpjf01
Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:18 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Taranis RF Power question
Replies: 2
Views: 2316

Taranis RF Power question

My first Taranis has always given me low and critical RSSI warnings at relatively close range. It was worse with X8R receivers than with D series so I swapped to using the latter. To try and resolve the issue I replaced the antenna with a 5db version. No improvement. Suspecting the RF board I tested...
by mpjf01
Sat Feb 07, 2015 7:22 am
Forum: Turnigy 9XR PRO radio
Topic: Turnigy 9XR Pro on sale $84.99
Replies: 6
Views: 5796

Re: Turnigy 9XR Pro on sale $84.99

Only for some customers sadly.
by mpjf01
Fri Jan 30, 2015 10:14 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: 6 Position Press Button Switch
Replies: 0
Views: 1460

6 Position Press Button Switch

This 6 position press button switch with LEDS mode switch.jpg works with Taranis in place of the FRSKY 6 position switch. Now we need a case and mounting arrangement to make it more useful. http://www.goodluckbuy.com/apm-flight-controller-flight-mode-switcher-selector-board-v2.html also available on...
by mpjf01
Thu Jan 29, 2015 8:07 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: stripped case screw solutions
Replies: 3
Views: 3003

Re: stripped case screw solutions

The Smartieparts shop used to sell a replacement screw kit with brass inserts that go in the posts. I can't see it in his store now, maybe PM him and ask if he has any kits left.

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by mpjf01
Tue Jan 13, 2015 9:06 am
Forum: companion9x
Topic: File Associations eepe and OTX
Replies: 0
Views: 2292

File Associations eepe and OTX

I can manually associate an eepe with OTXC with the Windows dialogue but I cannot select the box which allows me to associate all files of this type with OTC, I have to do each file separately. I have the same issue in W7 and Vista and it has only been the last few days. With OTXC 2.0.13 and 2.0.14....
by mpjf01
Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:06 am
Forum: er9x
Topic: ER9X on Taranis
Replies: 6
Views: 5768

Re: ER9X on Taranis

Thanks. I have a version A (early) Taranis with 2.0.13 installed. I have attempted to follow the instructions. I put this - x9dp_rom.zip - (unzipped of course) from your link onto the Taranis SD card and flashed it. When flashing was complete the backlight went out and the screen locked on the 3 men...
by mpjf01
Sat Jan 03, 2015 7:57 am
Forum: er9x
Topic: ER9X on Taranis
Replies: 6
Views: 5768

ER9X on Taranis

After a long time using OpenTx on a 9X and later Taranis I thought it might be nice to have a look at Er9X again. I read on RCG that it could be installed on Taranis, but after installing EEPE I discover connecting to Taranis and installing ER9X requires more knowledge than I have. Can someone advis...
by mpjf01
Wed Dec 17, 2014 12:29 pm
Forum: FrSky Taranis radio
Topic: how do I get 5 flight modes on channel 5 on taranis plus
Replies: 2
Views: 2546

Re: how do I get 5 flight modes on channel 5 on taranis plus

There's several different ways. Here's one that works for me.
APM switch.eepe
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Uses SBUS for Ch 1-8 to the Flight Controller (X8R receiver bound in mode 4) and channels 9 and 10 to control gymbal pan and tilt (on receiver pins marked Ch 1 and 2) using the left and right sliders.
by mpjf01
Wed Dec 17, 2014 10:31 am
Forum: FrSky Taranis radio
Topic: FrSky 6 position switch
Replies: 17
Views: 12585

Re: FrSky 6 position switch

I upgraded to 2.0.13 last week. My 6 position switch now does not function correctly. It misses 2 centre positions and one end position. I tried recalibrating, the process does not seem to find 6 discrete positions, after moving the switch through all locations once the number 5 shows at the bottom ...
by mpjf01
Wed Dec 17, 2014 9:54 am
Forum: openTx model setup
Topic: x quad copters
Replies: 5
Views: 6692

Re: x quad copters

That's true, unless the device has a flight controller with flight modes, panic options and autotune option, such as anything using Arducopter, all of which use channels beyond the 4.
by mpjf01
Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:01 am
Forum: openTx model setup
Topic: x quad copters
Replies: 5
Views: 6692

Re: x quad copters

Help us with a little more information please. Is "quad x" a model of something already made or a configuration description for something you have (Google didn't help me with the first)?
by mpjf01
Sun Nov 30, 2014 11:06 pm
Forum: companion9x
Topic: OTX upgrade "loses" settings
Replies: 0
Views: 2305

OTX upgrade "loses" settings

Yesterday I responded positively to the invitation to upgrade OTX Companion to 2.0.13. After the upgrade when I looked at my (only) profile I find that all the tick boxes in the build options are blank as is the splash screen. I got no invite to download the latest transmitter firmware. None of thes...
by mpjf01
Fri Sep 19, 2014 2:36 pm
Forum: openTx
Topic: Help with a mix please
Replies: 3
Views: 2214

Re: Help with a mix please

What I have done may not make much sense. What I was trying to do was to replace the two switch combo that selects the 6 flight modes with a single switch activated line that would allow me to instantly get to the RTL flight mode. I would use the same replace arrangement when I use the 6 position sw...
by mpjf01
Fri Sep 19, 2014 6:18 am
Forum: openTx
Topic: Help with a mix please
Replies: 3
Views: 2214

Help with a mix please

I was messing with the attached eepe setup for Arduplane which I have been using for a year and added an additional Flight Mode. I am now wondering why the replace mix for this Flight Mode 7 does not replace those lines above it. It does set Logical Switch 7 in simulator but one of the other Logical...
by mpjf01
Mon Sep 08, 2014 2:52 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Taranis and X8R binding
Replies: 0
Views: 1452

Taranis and X8R binding

I use a X8R bound in mode 4 on one of my quads. I have the SBUS port connected to the APM via a SBUS to CPPM converter and use the channel 1 and 2 ports on the receiver, which when bound in mode 4 become channels 9 and 10, to control camera pan/tilt. When I went to fly yesterday I discovered that I ...
by mpjf01
Mon Aug 04, 2014 11:16 pm
Forum: openTx
Topic: Any solution works with serial output?
Replies: 3
Views: 3053

Re: Any solution works with serial output?

I read somewhere that this was (partly) because FRSKY had not published the telemetry specs and the protocol was proprietary. The developers were unwilling to risk copyright breach. If this was a problem has it been resolved?
by mpjf01
Fri Aug 01, 2014 12:58 am
Forum: FrSky Taranis radio
Topic: Remote placement of XJT module
Replies: 1
Views: 1829

Remote placement of XJT module

At present I run a FRSKY DIY module remote from the transmitter using the external module settings. The connection is via a 3 core cable from the module bay pins. If I want to do the same thing with an XJT module (I haven't got it yet so I can't test) will everything work with the same cabling (incl...
by mpjf01
Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: openTx
Topic: 2.0.7 on a 9X radio
Replies: 8
Views: 5072

Re: 2.0.7 on a 9X radio

The previous firmware was OpenTX, have been using it since it came out. When I updated to 2.0.7 from 2940 all my models were lost, no conversions. The OpenTx flight modes do have a little to do with the FC modes. Why would anyone set up a radio with a set of FMs totally different to those used in th...
by mpjf01
Wed Jul 23, 2014 7:13 am
Forum: openTx
Topic: 2.0.7 on a 9X radio
Replies: 8
Views: 5072

2.0.7 on a 9X radio

Today I installed OpenTx 2.0.7 on one of my 9X radios. That was a fun experience, just as well that I had my models backed up as they were all deleted as were the settings in all the profiles. Two questions. Is there any way to have more than 4 flight modes? it would help with compatibility with APM...
by mpjf01
Mon Jul 21, 2014 7:36 am
Forum: openTx
Topic: [Full automatic takeoff]
Replies: 7
Views: 5588

Re: [Full automatic takeoff]

by mpjf01
Wed Jul 16, 2014 12:04 am
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: Taranis full ?
Replies: 15
Views: 10383

Re: Taranis full ?

Why not just get another Taranis?
by mpjf01
Mon Jul 14, 2014 6:25 am
Forum: er9x
Topic: jittering servos
Replies: 7
Views: 4828

Re: jittering servos

I had a similar issue with my 9x last week. I powered it up after a week in the cupboard and the two aileron servos in the model both went to 45 degrees down when the stick was centred. All servos were jittering but elevator and rudder were around centre. The ESC didn't play it's startup song. The a...
by mpjf01
Wed Jul 09, 2014 6:41 am
Forum: openTx
Topic: Has there been a change with EXPO
Replies: 5
Views: 3665

Re: Has there been a change with EXPO

Reduces sensitivity at the center and increases it on the edges. See the graph on the radio. Envoyé de mon SM-G900F en utilisant Tapatalk That's what I was expecting. What I wasn't expecting was no difference at all between EXPO set at 90% and EXPO set at 0, and an almost unobservable difference ri...
by mpjf01
Wed Jul 09, 2014 5:56 am
Forum: openTx
Topic: Has there been a change with EXPO
Replies: 5
Views: 3665

Re: Sv: Has there been a change with EXPO

dvogonen wrote:Expo will never give you a completely true deadband. The output might be small when you move the stick, but it will still be there.
I'm not sure why this would be, but regardless, what exactly does setting EXPO in a mix actually do?
by mpjf01
Wed Jul 09, 2014 4:03 am
Forum: openTx
Topic: Has there been a change with EXPO
Replies: 5
Views: 3665

Has there been a change with EXPO

I have been using the EXPO function since the 80s to counteract my inability to move the elevator stick back and forward without moving the rudder inadvertently (mode 1). I use it to put a dead band around the rudder centre position. After a year or so messing with multirotors I came back to my SBAC...

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