Configuring S8R quandry

[Berkie]

Hi all.
I am trying to configure an FrSky S8R with the STK tool.
I have downloaded from FrSky the driver CP210xVCPInstaller_x64.exe for the STK which I obtained from here https://www.frsky-rc.com/stk/


This https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSfM_GSRFh4 at 0.57 shows I should have the S8R exe. but my problem is I cant find where to get that

Can anyone be of help please?

[MikeB]

It's now been incorporated into the "FreeLink" application.

Mike

[Berkie]

Thank you Mike!
this is the download I made

Details Note File Size Download
Compatiblity : STK / S.Port AirLink / S.Port AirLink S
UpdateTime : 2019-10-09
Version : 3.2 Support configuration for sensors & SxR receivers.
Optimize the menu language 6.0 MB

I unzipped it, but windows says it cannot open this file!!

[MikeB]

I followed the link from the S8R receiver downloads and got this file:
FreeLink20190830.zip
which opens without any problem.
What link did you follow?

Mike

[Berkie]

Yes same one - I've downloaded it multiple times trying to get it to run.
It loads in firstly to a WinRAR, an unzip app, then I unzip it and save it . Perhaps it's the WinRAR that is causing the problem?

[Berkie]

OK, so I have deleted WinRar, downloaded FreeLink20190830, but it doesn't come in as a zip file. Just goes straight to the HD, but still cant be opened

[Kilrah]

It's a rar file so Windows won't open it natively. Install 7-zip.

[kalle123]

The thing seems to be a bit crappy.

Needs to be run in compatibility mode (Win XP service pack 3) under Win 7 and Win !0 here.

br KH

[Berkie]

Thanks Kilrah (you're always there mate). I've installed 7zip but now i get this Unable to locate application file 'Free Link.msi'.

See the setup log file located at 'C:\Users\Kev\AppData\Local\Temp\VSD8BD8.tmp\install.log' for more information.

But cant get more info because AppData\Local\Temp\VSD8BD8.tmp\install.log' is not in C:\Users\Kev\

[Berkie]

The thing seems to be a bit crappy.

Needs to be run in compatibility mode (Win XP service pack 3) under Win 7 and Win !0 here.

br KH

Thanks kalle.
I have tried it on compatibility mode (Win XP service pack 3) but no joy I'm afraid to say

[kalle123]

Berkie, it took me around one hour, to get it running here.

Which Windows do you have? 7 or 10? 32 or 64 bit?

Did you pick the right package X64 or X86, X64 is for 64bit and X86 for 32bit ....

br KH

[Berkie]

Berkie, it took me around one hour, to get it running here.

Which Windows do you have? 7 or 10? 32 or 64 bit?

Did you pick the right package X64 or X86, X64 is for 64bit and X86 for 32bit ....

br KH

Yes mate, X64 for this 64bit PC and I am on Win 7

[kalle123]

Loaded and unpacked 'FreeLink_v3.3_20191010.rar'

Have a 64 bit Win 7 here



so I choose X64 and clicked Free Link.msi

Creates this icon on desktop



Clicking that icon ...



Not working.

So I start the compatibility mode ... (XP service pack 3)



First, there is an icon in the taskbar requesting confirmation, then there is a small window 'no device available' (did not connect my STK stick) and finally the program shows up.



cu KH

[Berkie]

Still struggling kalle.
Will let you know if I can get there
BTW you're in Moenchengladbach I see. My great grandfather came here from Gielde (uber Wolfenbuttel near Harz mtns. in North East)
Ich heisse Berkefeld

[kalle123]

Keep on trying

Maybe this here helps ...
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showth ... Windows-10

Greetings to down under.

cu KH

[Berkie]

Thanks mate. Will look there