Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
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Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
Ok, assume you have a model called "MODEL05".
On the SD card, create a sub-directory from the root called "TEXT".
In this "TEXT" directory put the notes for the model in a file called "MODEL05.txt".
Each line in the text file must be no longer than 21 characters. You may have up to 16 lines of text, of which 8 are displayed at a time.
Mike.
On the SD card, create a sub-directory from the root called "TEXT".
In this "TEXT" directory put the notes for the model in a file called "MODEL05.txt".
Each line in the text file must be no longer than 21 characters. You may have up to 16 lines of text, of which 8 are displayed at a time.
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Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
Hi Mike
Haven't cracked it yet :-
I connected the TX to the PC and opened the SD card (E:)
I have folders called FIRMWARE, LOGS, MODELS and VOICE
I created a new folder called TEXT and inserted a .txt file (NOTEPAD) with a model name to match an existing model and added some short text lines
Unfortunately when I select this model and chose Notes, the message is No Notes Found
Where did I go wrong?
regards
Hans
Haven't cracked it yet :-
I connected the TX to the PC and opened the SD card (E:)
I have folders called FIRMWARE, LOGS, MODELS and VOICE
I created a new folder called TEXT and inserted a .txt file (NOTEPAD) with a model name to match an existing model and added some short text lines
Unfortunately when I select this model and chose Notes, the message is No Notes Found
Where did I go wrong?
regards
Hans
Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
The text file must have the exact same name as the model..
If the model name is for example "Spitfire" the note file name should be "Spitfire.txt" All without quotes of course.
João
If the model name is for example "Spitfire" the note file name should be "Spitfire.txt" All without quotes of course.
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Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
Hi Joao
Yes - I have exactly matched the text file name to the model name
I have also tried with the TEXT folder as a subfolder in the MODELS folder with no sucess
I created the text file from the dialogue box in Windows 10, I think this is using Notepad - is this the correct way?
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Hans
Yes - I have exactly matched the text file name to the model name
I have also tried with the TEXT folder as a subfolder in the MODELS folder with no sucess
I created the text file from the dialogue box in Windows 10, I think this is using Notepad - is this the correct way?
regards
Hans
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Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
I just checked this all works on the 9Xtreme. I created a new model "MODEL06", and put a text file "MODEL06.txt" in the TEXT directory off the root.
I don't know about Win10.
Mike.
I don't know about Win10.
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Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
Mike
Curious
How did you create the text file?
Hans
Curious
How did you create the text file?
Hans
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Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
WIn7 Notepad:
Mike.erskyTx/er9x developer
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Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
Thanks Mike
Thats the same as mine
I'll keep trying
regards
Hans
Thats the same as mine
I'll keep trying
regards
Hans
Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
Mine also works, unlike my bootloader connection to the PC that fail many times
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Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
Just a thought... but is it possible that you have file extensions hidden? When you normally look at text files in Windows Explorer, do you see "textfile.txt" or simply "textfile"? If extensions are hidden, and you force it to say "MODEL06.txt" then really the file is "MODEL06.txt.txt".
See this page: http://kb.winzip.com/kb/entry/26/
See this page: http://kb.winzip.com/kb/entry/26/
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Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
Model Notes is working for me with Win10 using NotePad (found under Windows Accessories).
I've tried it with both 9Xtreme (pr219) and 9XR Pro (R218).
I've tried it with both 9Xtreme (pr219) and 9XR Pro (R218).
Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
Hi Guyss_mack wrote:Just a thought... but is it possible that you have file extensions hidden? When you normally look at text files in Windows Explorer, do you see "textfile.txt" or simply "textfile"? If extensions are hidden, and you force it to say "MODEL06.txt" then really the file is "MODEL06.txt.txt".
See this page: http://kb.winzip.com/kb/entry/26/
Thanks for the help and suggestions
Good thinking Steven - you are spot on with the solution
I was quite surprised when I deleted the .txt from the notepad file - hey presto it works !!
As you say, it must have a hidden .txt extension
Thats another step forward in the 9Xtreme adventure
By the way, I have now assigned my throttle safe switch onto one of the rotary pots - that way it can't be accidentally knocked off or on and as a bonus it frees up a switch which is probably more useful/needed than a pot
happy flying
regards
Hans
Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
Ha! Good. That was a 1 in a thousand shot but figured I'd mention it, just in case. Honestly I'm not even sure what made me think of it. One of the first things I do with a new computer is turn off the hiding common file extensions "feature" as it threw me off more than once when that was introduced with Win XP about 15 years ago (wow... can you believe its been 15 years since XP?). I also turn off the default that hides hidden and system files because there will be some time you're following some guide and looking for a file that the guide swears should be there and you swear it isn't. Annoying
Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
Hi Steven
Yes it was a simple fix but it would have been the last thing I looked at - I was focusing too deep - thinking of complications like firmware issues
It just needs someone with an open mind and intuition to step in
thanks again - its a good feeling to fix problems
regards
Hans
Yes it was a simple fix but it would have been the last thing I looked at - I was focusing too deep - thinking of complications like firmware issues
It just needs someone with an open mind and intuition to step in
thanks again - its a good feeling to fix problems
regards
Hans
Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
Hi guys
I have a quick question
I want to use a MOM switch as a convenient quick RSSI strength output check
If I use the TRN switch, I would like to move it across to the left side of the TX where the THR switch is currently located
I notice that in Eepsky the TRN switch is preset to MOM
Can I just swap the switches so that the MOM switch is in the THR position or are there some conditions in the firmware that fix the MOM switch to this location on the right side of the TX ?
regards
Hans
I have a quick question
I want to use a MOM switch as a convenient quick RSSI strength output check
If I use the TRN switch, I would like to move it across to the left side of the TX where the THR switch is currently located
I notice that in Eepsky the TRN switch is preset to MOM
Can I just swap the switches so that the MOM switch is in the THR position or are there some conditions in the firmware that fix the MOM switch to this location on the right side of the TX ?
regards
Hans
Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
I did swap my THR and TRN switches on all my radios, and just moved the signal wire across to the other side. This way the switches will keep the same name. The ground wire can be the same from the other switch..
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Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
Joao
Thanks for the quick reply
You also thought the TRN switch is more useful on the left!
It did occur to me that extending the signal wires might be the simplest way to keep the set up as original - I will do it this way to avoid any conflicts with Eepsky
regards
Hans
Thanks for the quick reply
You also thought the TRN switch is more useful on the left!
It did occur to me that extending the signal wires might be the simplest way to keep the set up as original - I will do it this way to avoid any conflicts with Eepsky
regards
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Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
I believe it is the best for mode 2 flyers as the TRN switch is then on the throttle hand side. If teaching someone to fly, we can keep the right hand on the right stick for a quick recoverylancaster wrote:
You also thought the TRN switch is more useful on the left!
Also, normally we only use the throttle cut switch when the model is on the ground, so it can be moved to the right side.
This is of course the way I see it.. Others might, and for sure will, think differently..
I believe it is the bestIt did occur to me that extending the signal wires might be the simplest way to keep the set up as original - I will do it this way to avoid any conflicts with Eepsky
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Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
Having the trainer switch or button on the left on a mode 2 transmitter is how JR and later Spektrum have always done it (I checked in the manual of my 20-year-old JR XP783). The throttle hold switch in helicopter mode was on the right side.
There's no doubt this is the right way to do it for mode 2 as it leaves the right hand available for immediate action when an urgent intervention is needed.
For mode 1, its traditional to have the trainer switch on the right. You could argue that this leaves the left hand free to pull up elevator, but the case is a bit less convincing.
I usually fly mode 1 for my own enjoyment (goes back to flying a reed transmitter in the 1960s), but for instructing I much prefer the master transmitter to be on mode 2. Of course the student transmitter can be on any mode. One club I belong to is 95% mode 2, while the other is 50/50 mode 1/2.
On my own mode 2 transmitters I have the trainer switch on the left. I swapped the switches and ran the signal wire across.
There's no doubt this is the right way to do it for mode 2 as it leaves the right hand available for immediate action when an urgent intervention is needed.
For mode 1, its traditional to have the trainer switch on the right. You could argue that this leaves the left hand free to pull up elevator, but the case is a bit less convincing.
I usually fly mode 1 for my own enjoyment (goes back to flying a reed transmitter in the 1960s), but for instructing I much prefer the master transmitter to be on mode 2. Of course the student transmitter can be on any mode. One club I belong to is 95% mode 2, while the other is 50/50 mode 1/2.
On my own mode 2 transmitters I have the trainer switch on the left. I swapped the switches and ran the signal wire across.
Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
In my club there are quite a few flying mode 4..
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Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
Yes, we have a few flying IMAC aerobatics who like mode 4. It's a mirror image of mode 1 and has the same benefit of putting the two primary controls on separate sticks.
Being right handed, the mode I would like least would be 3, which puts elevator and aileron on the left stick.
I will soon have a single stick Tx going! It has rudder on a big knob on the end of the stick. It's an Ace MicroPro from 1991.
Better stop this off-topic rambling.
Being right handed, the mode I would like least would be 3, which puts elevator and aileron on the left stick.
I will soon have a single stick Tx going! It has rudder on a big knob on the end of the stick. It's an Ace MicroPro from 1991.
Better stop this off-topic rambling.
Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
bob195558 wrote:Hi João,
Thank you, this helps a lot.
I made this photo showing the wiring connections. The old Taranis Gimbals connectors (white plugs) do fit, so I will use them to make the EXT pin connections.
Bob B.
Hi Bob
I am wanting to up grade to a 3 position switch. But I don't plan on replacing my gimbals just yet so I am trying to identify what kind of white plug the Taranis gimbals come with. Any help would be great. Thanks
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Hi EvanVH,
I saw somewhere, where someone posted where they purchased some of the proper white plugs.
I will try to find where they are.
Maybe someone else knows where they can be found also ?
Also look here for more info: (viewtopic.php?f=126&t=7987).
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I saw somewhere, where someone posted where they purchased some of the proper white plugs.
I will try to find where they are.
Maybe someone else knows where they can be found also ?
Also look here for more info: (viewtopic.php?f=126&t=7987).
Bob B.
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3D-Printing: (https://openrcforums.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=129).
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Re: Upgrade 3 Position Switch Mod 9Xtreme
Try this. I think this is what you might be looking for..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JST-2-0mm-PH-9- ... xyeR9TJaXs
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Awesome João thank you so much.jhsa wrote:Try this. I think this is what you might be looking for..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JST-2-0mm-PH-9- ... xyeR9TJaXs
João
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