ErskyTx Test Versions

[MikeB]

This is NOT intended as a thread for discussions, just as somewhere I can put test versions of ersky9x for people to try out.
The idea is I'll put a specific test version on here, with a reason why it is here. Later, when I have something else to test I'll remove that one and replace it with another.
This should stop lots of test versions all over the forum, and help avoid the forum taking up more space on the server than it needs to.

Mike.

Reason for test version: Main popup and MODEl SETUP index menu.
I've also done a significant change to the Taranis versions. This relates to the internal coding for mix inputs.
The reason is the Taranis has an extra analog input (the Plus has 2). I did have this in order with the other pots/sliders but this has the side effect that the internal codes for everything after are one more that the same item on the SKY and 9XR-PRO versions of ersky9x.
This makes swapping model files between Taranis and SKY not really work. The change makes the files very closely compatible. but will mean any models on the Taranis that use a mix input after SL (P3 on SKY) will need to be checked. This includes inputs like HALF, FULL, PPMx and other channels. The firmware does, however, make SR appear after SL when editing a mix.
REVERSE the right POT operation on Taranis

NOTE: 19-Feb-2018, r221 is now released, also eepskye r422 is released.

The size of ersky9x_rom.bin may exceed 256K. On the AR9X board, make sure you have a bootloader rev 2.1 or later, or the flashing may not handle this size. On the SKY board (only 256K flash) use ersky9xs_rom.bin (s for small). This removes many languages to make it fit in the flash.
Versions that use new scripting language:

erskyTxR223B1.zip

21-Jan-2021 18:59
Fix bug where alternate multi-protocol status packets where missed causing poor response when changing the selected protocol.
Includes:
Fix bug where a software serial port enabled at power on did not read the first 2 received bytes correctly. This affects binding to a DSM Rx when using the 9XR-DSM sub-protocol.

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erskyTxR223A9.zip

20-Jan-2021 21:57
Fix bug where a software serial port enabled at power on did not read the first 2 received bytes correctly. This affects binding to a DSM Rx when using the 9XR-DSM sub-protocol.

(6 MiB) Downloaded 3 times

x7Acc_rom.zip

08-Jan-2021 21:28
X7ACCESS, Possible fix for Rx channel mapping display.

(209.86 KiB) Downloaded 8 times

x7Acc_rom.zip

03-Jan-2021 21:56
X7ACCESS, Possible (2nd) fix for lost telemetry

(209.53 KiB) Downloaded 9 times

erskyTxR223A8.zip

03-Jan-2021 11:39
Fix display of large values in Scalers
Include eepskye (for QT5) that also handles large values in Scalers.
Also includes X7ACCESS version with possible fix for telemetry problems.

(6 MiB) Downloaded 49 times

x7Acc_rom.zip

30-Dec-2020 16:45
For test only, ninth test version of X7 Access, more debug on internal module, possibly fix power enable to internal module
Added special debug, force internal module OFF on watchdog reboot

(209.67 KiB) Downloaded 11 times

x7Acc_rom.zip

29-Dec-2020 22:12
For test only, eighth test version of X7 Access, more debug on internal module
Added special debug, force internal module OFF on watchdog reboot

(209.64 KiB) Downloaded 10 times

x7Acc_rom.zip

28-Dec-2020 20:47
For test only, seventh test version of X7 Access
Added special debug, force internal module OFF on watchdog reboot

(209.71 KiB) Downloaded 8 times

x7Acc_rom.zip

27-Dec-2020 18:01
Sixth test version of X7 Access, attempt fixes for internal module (2nd attempt), SWC and 3rd attempt at reading/writing EEPROM from eepskye

(209.23 KiB) Downloaded 10 times

x7Acc_rom.zip

27-Dec-2020 17:05
Fifth test version of X7 Access, attempt fixes for internal module, SWC and 3rd attempt at reading/writing EEPROM from eepskye

(209.23 KiB) Downloaded 9 times

x7Acc_rom.zip

26-Dec-2020 23:49
Fourth test version of X7 Access, attempt fixes for internal module, SWC and 2nd attempt at reading/writing EEPROM from eepskye

(209.26 KiB) Downloaded 9 times

x7Acc_rom.zip

26-Dec-2020 23:27
Third test version of X7 Access, attempt fixes for internal module, SWC and reading/writing EEPROM from eepskye

(209.26 KiB) Downloaded 7 times

x7Acc_rom.zip

26-Dec-2020 20:54
Second test version of X7 Access, attempt fixes for SWC and reading/writing EEPROM from eepskye

(209.21 KiB) Downloaded 9 times

x7Acc_rom.zip

26-Dec-2020 10:00
First test version of X7 Access

(209.23 KiB) Downloaded 9 times

eepskye.zip

14-Dec-2020 15:24
Fix crash when some Multiprotocol types are selected.
Built using QT5, copy this .exe to your existing directory.

(2.17 MiB) Downloaded 49 times

eepskye5.zip

12-Dec-2020 19:53
Enhance logical switches add "Range" function and allow the "AND" switch to be AND, OR, or XOR
Built using QT5, install by extracting all files, keeping the directory structure, to a suitable directory.

(13.33 MiB) Downloaded 60 times

erskyTxR223A7.zip

12-Dec-2020 19:53
Enhance logical switches add "Range" function and allow the "AND" switch to be AND, OR, or XOR

(3.63 MiB) Downloaded 44 times

ersky9xr_romSbusBrate.zip

01-Dec-2020 18:20
9XR-PRO, SBUS allows setting of telemetry baudrate

(201.28 KiB) Downloaded 37 times

ersky9xr_romSbusNoInv.zip

19-Nov-2020 16:46
9XR-PRO only, external module supports SBUS (non-inverted signal)

(201.36 KiB) Downloaded 48 times

ersky9xr_romSbus.zip

18-Nov-2020 11:37
9XR-PRO only, external module supports SBUS

(201.4 KiB) Downloaded 33 times

eepskye5.zip

15-Nov-2020 23:00
Test versions of eepskye and eepe, both built using QT5.
eepskye includes a log file viewer (copied from openTx companion thanks). Logfiles before the change to erskyTx that allows companion to view them are supported.
Install by extracting all files, keeping the directory structure, to a suitable directory.

(13.34 MiB) Downloaded 59 times

erskyTxR223A6.zip

13-Nov-2020 22:16
Fix strings limited to around 40 characters in scripts, now 96 characters are allowed.
Rotary encoder navigates main screens on most radios.

(3.41 MiB) Downloaded 67 times

erskyTxR223A5.zip

24-Oct-2020 19:55
Rotary encoder navigates main screens.
Log files formatted to allow use in the openTx companion logfile viewer.
Global variable adjusters may also operate on trims.

(3.41 MiB) Downloaded 70 times

ersky9x_romLogGraph.zip

21-Oct-2020 11:29
Version for AR9X that formats logfiles to be compatible with the openTx companion logfile viewer

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ersky9xr_romEnav.zip

09-Oct-2020 20:21
Version for 'PRO that allows a rotary encoder to navigate the main screens

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ersky9xr_romLogGraph.zip

07-Oct-2020 15:44
Version for 'PRO that formats logfiles to be compatible with the openTx companion logfile viewer

(200.77 KiB) Downloaded 51 times

erskyTxR223A4.zip

22-Sep-2020 22:11
Handle FrSky sensors with non-default appIDs

(3.4 MiB) Downloaded 93 times

ersky9x9XT_rom.zip

20-Aug-2020 20:46
Slow SPI clock to EEPROM/Encoder

(211.73 KiB) Downloaded 113 times

x10_TX16s.zip

06-Aug-2020 12:16
RMTX16S with new logging icon
X10 with new main font and logging icon

(431.36 KiB) Downloaded 105 times

tx16s_rom.zip

02-Aug-2020 22:09
RMTX16S with improved standard font

(215.25 KiB) Downloaded 95 times

ersky9xr_rom.zip

29-Jul-2020 22:21
Pixhawk telemetry altitude fix?

(200.65 KiB) Downloaded 151 times

ersky9xr_rom.zip

27-Jul-2020 19:11
Pixhawk telemetry fixes.

(200.65 KiB) Downloaded 83 times

ersky9xr_rom.zip

24-Jul-2020 20:07
Ardupilot changes

(200.66 KiB) Downloaded 94 times

tx16s_rom.zip

24-Jul-2020 13:48
Fix internal module protocol selection

(214.63 KiB) Downloaded 81 times

ersky9xr_rom.zip

23-Jul-2020 16:56
Attempt to fix Pixhawk GPS Alt on 'PRO

(200.62 KiB) Downloaded 81 times

eepskye.zip

20-Jul-2020 22:08
Try to fix writing to TX16S EEPROM

(1.93 MiB) Downloaded 117 times

tx16s_rom.zip

20-Jul-2020 18:07
Reconfigure buttons

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tx16s_rom.zip

19-Jul-2020 16:30
Re-enable left horizontal trim

(214.91 KiB) Downloaded 76 times

tx16s_rom.zip

19-Jul-2020 13:14
More fixes and less debug

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tx16s_rom.zip

18-Jul-2020 23:17
More fixes and debug

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tx16s_rom.zip

18-Jul-2020 22:13
Include eepskye.exe that may find the TX16S
Include debug to indicate the boot process

(2.14 MiB) Downloaded 73 times

tx16s_rom.zip

18-Jul-2020 20:27
Disable left horizontal trim for testing
Fix trim switch mapping.
Second set of changes to support the RM TX16S, needs testing

(214.82 KiB) Downloaded 67 times

tx16s_rom.zip

18-Jul-2020 16:06
Fix trim switch mapping.
Second set of changes to support the RM TX16S, needs
testing

(214.82 KiB) Downloaded 76 times

tx16s_rom.zip

17-Jul-2020 21:25
First set of changes to support the RM TX16S, needs testing

(214.82 KiB) Downloaded 75 times

erskyTxR223A3.zip

17-Jul-2020 17:07
X10 external module working
All support the MPM scanner function

(3.39 MiB) Downloaded 125 times

x10_rom.zip

15-Jul-2020 16:36
External module may now work, except PPM!

(215.09 KiB) Downloaded 75 times

ersky9xr_rompa3.zip

07-Jun-2020 20:51
Fix File list bug, test Multi flashing

(199.95 KiB) Downloaded 160 times

eepskye5.zip

01-Jun-2020 19:59
Test version of eepskye for windows that supports reading/writing the "EEPROM" on X10/X12 radios.
Install by extracting all files, keeping the directory structure, to a suitable directory.

(11.79 MiB) Downloaded 141 times

erskyTxR223A2.zip

26-May-2020 22:29
Some improvements to multi-protocol module name and telemetry handling.

(3.37 MiB) Downloaded 194 times

ersky9x9XT_rom.zip

25-May-2020 23:59
Test version for 9Xtreme, fix "SBUS input on trainer jack" bug.

(210.93 KiB) Downloaded 108 times

ersky9x9XT_rom.zip

05-May-2020 12:47
Attempt to fix "Bad EEPROM" on (Xtreme with serial encoder

(210.61 KiB) Downloaded 167 times

eepskye-i386.zip

16-Apr-2020 10:29
eepskye for Linux .deb install
Fix Wizard and curve editing bugs

(2.18 MiB) Downloaded 208 times

x10E_rom.zip

20-Mar-2020 11:56
Test version for FrSky X10Express.
Fix external Multi problem (may fix external XJT)

(219.75 KiB) Downloaded 258 times

x10E_rom.zip

19-Mar-2020 22:48
Test version for FrSky X10Express.
The external module now works with PPM, PXX(XJT), DSM and Multi.
Various screen layout changes

(219.77 KiB) Downloaded 262 times

x10E_rom.zip

17-Mar-2020 22:10
First test version for FrSky X10Express.
The external module only works with PPM and PXX(XJT)

(219.72 KiB) Downloaded 162 times

erskyTxR222D7.zip

30-Jan-2020 15:23
Add SPI rotary encoder support for 9Xtreme.
Add "Min" function to Scalers.
T16 can flash internal module.

(2.87 MiB) Downloaded 452 times

eepskye.zip

22-Feb-2019 23:12
A (third) definite test version with scroll bars and a resizeable window.
Some windows changed to improve the display.
This may help on displays with large fonts set.

(2.03 MiB) Downloaded 540 times

ersky9xr_romcells1.zip

02-Jan-2019 00:02
Second test version for 9XR-PRO to handle 2 MLVSS sensors

(199.24 KiB) Downloaded 354 times

ersky9xr_romFlex.zip

08-Nov-2018 17:08
9XR-PRO test version specifically for R9M Flex firmware

(198.95 KiB) Downloaded 376 times

xlite_rom.zip

20-Jun-2018 23:45
First test version for the X-Lite.
Includes Apps:
Flash-Multi
Change-ID

(216.6 KiB) Downloaded 426 times

ersky9xr_rom.zip

06-Apr-2018 22:21
9Xtreme only, includes crossfire telemetry script support.

(193.16 KiB) Downloaded 451 times

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opentx.zip

Test version of openTx r2940 for Taranis 14-Aug-2014 16:55
Minor change to "maintenance mode" to report "No Files" if directory is empty
This is r2940 with the addition of "maintenance mode" to allow SPort device update

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[kaos]

May be with a narration of what this test version is testing and changes are involved comparing to the latest version or whichever version it is trying to compare?
then no one else would post anything else here. You can lock the thread that only you can make/update post.

[skylark]

Mike,
Just tried the latest test version (r202), Looks good so far. Still playing around with the model store feature, really impressive. I'm really chuffed to bits with it. Brilliant. Great job mike.
Stan.

[Toxi81]

Hello MikeB,

I tried your newest test firmware ersky9x_rom from 18.june.2014 on my ersky v3 board, but the transmiter module ASSAN X8J doesn't work in PPM mode. Older firmwares work correctly. Can you help me with this?

[MikeB]

I'll need to check. For the 9XR-PRO, I had to make PPM drive out as open collector to let the transmitter power off properly when using PPM with a Turnigy module.
It is very likely this change is also in for the standard SKY board. I'll check, and remove the open collector drive for the SKY board. I may need to make it an option!

Mike.

[Toxi81]

Thanks, I will wait for new version rom which will fix it.

[MikeB]

Try the one I posted on the 21-Jun, the open drain/collector driver should only be in for the 9XR-PRO. The ordinary SKY board now always drives low and high.

Mike.

[Toxi81]

Hello Mike,

I tried your last version ersky9x_rom from 27.june and it works correctly. Thanks for your support with the problem in PPM mode...

[idar66]

hi mike great job with esky9xr ive got taranis and 9xr pro, ive been using open tx until pro arrived, i upgraded 9xr pro to lastest esky9xr and im loving it took mr awhile but i getting there, can you tell me does verson 204 have your updates for sport updates and sbus inprovements like on lastest test versions, also the esky9xr zip do you just paste it into eepee folder to replace the old one already installed, thanks for help idar

[MikeB]

r204 does NOT support PXX and SPort on the 'PRO, I think these were in from r211.
For eepskye, just copy the .exe from the .zip file into the eepe folder. You might rename or move the existing eepskye.exe first just in case you need to revert to it.

Mike.

[GhostSharp]

Hi Mike,

The ersky9xProvR218i.zip is valid for 9XR PRO too?

[MikeB]

Yes, just use ersky9xr_rom.bin.

Mike.

[jhsa]

Mike, the version "ersky9xProvR219h" from today has only mavlink updates? or also some other features/options that need testing? Just that I know what to look for after I've flashed it..

Thanks

João

[MikeB]

The only thing other than Mavlink is when you are selecting the protocol within MULTI, if you go past the known, named options, it displays a number up to 31. This is a start to allow extra protocols in the MULTI module to be accessed without needing an immediate update to ersky9x.

Mike.

[nuttybrewer]

Hi Mike,

I'm struggling with the telemetry from my APM to my 9XR-Pro. I'm using a combo of XJT/X8R from FrSky and I have them bound in D16 mode and my model is using the Pxx protocol. I also have the HobbyKing cable that connects the serial port on the XJT module to the Futaba Trainer port on the top of the 9xrPro. I zapped the latest r219h code from this site.

On the quad side, I installed an AirborneProjects module instead of the Teensy-based APM_Mavlink_to_FrSky. I'm assuming they do the same job. I also configured my APM2.7.2 board as per AirborneProject's quick start guide https://www.airborneprojects.com/wp-con ... -Guide.pdf

I configured the model's A1 variable to have a multiplier of 4.7 which pegs the reading at 12v on the telemetry screen. The only other reading that seems to indicate a value is RSSI which fluctuates. I'm also getting an inconsistency between selecting COM1 and COM2 for the telemetry. If I select COM1, I get a voice alert "Telemetry Signal Acquired" and the RSSI value appears (A1 gets pegged to 12v). If I set to COM2 I get a voice alert "Telemetry Signal Lost" and then all values stay at 0. In both cases, all other values don't seem to register. Telemetry from the Mission Planner seems to work as expected (battery, RSSI, GPS, Flight mode, etc.).

Is there any troubleshooting I can do from the radio to at least confirm I'm getting a signal from the telemetry port?

Could the AirborneProjects module be what's wrong here?

Thanks,
Pat

[jhsa]

Hi Mike,

I'm struggling with the telemetry from my APM to my 9XR-Pro. I'm using a combo of XJT/X8R from FrSky and I have them bound in D16 mode and my model is using the Pxx protocol. I also have the HobbyKing cable that connects the serial port on the XJT module to the Futaba Trainer port on the top of the 9xrPro. I zapped the latest r219h code from this site.

With the XJT module, you DO NOT use the telemetry cable between the module and the futaba trainer port.. That is only for the DJT module. The XJT is directly supported by the radio.
In the telemetry menu/frsky com port, select COM1.

João

[MikeB]

I've had a quick look at the source code for that device, it looks as though a lot of it is compatible, I'll need to have a closer look to confirm. It does seem to map most of the expected values onto suitable FrSky values.

As João says, use COM1, the 'PRO has an internal connection to the XJT so doesn't need the external cable.
Have you selected "ArduC" as the "Usr. Proto" in the telemetry menu?

Mike.

[nuttybrewer]

Ok, just got some Teensy 3.2 boards from PJRC. I loaded the APM_Mavlink_to_FrSky code into Arduino IDE (after installing the Teensyduino extra libraries).

At first it complained about clockspeed, so I dropped it to 16Mhz, now it says there's an error:
APM_Mavlink_to_FrSky:179: error: expected constructor, destructor, or type conversion before '(' token
ISR(USART_RX_vect)

I'm probably missing some libraries?

Mike, is there a github repository for this code? Your account only shows the ER9X code, just wondering (would make it easier for me than downloading ZIP files)

Also, is there a .hex file I could just upload to the teensy instead of compiling?

[Razzor]

Hello Mike,

First off, thank you for your awesome work with this firmware. I have a 9XR-PRO with a HC-05 BT module and have tested some of the latest test versions 219g,i,j. However, I have some problems with the telemetry.

My telemetry setup:
APM 2.6 <-> OrangeRX with ULRS frimware <--AIR--> OrangeRx with ULRS firmware <-> Dual channel inverter <-> 9XR-PRO

So as you see I use a inverter to invert the serial communication between the OrangeRX module and the 9XR-PRO due to that the interface is inverted. The 9XR-PRO is also modded so that COM2 is used. I have selected ArduC as protocol and the correct baudrates etc. The settings seems to be correct because when I choose the BTDirect function I can connect with my phone and send/receive data to the APM, no problems at all here.

But, to get the BTDirect function to start working I have to first set the option to FMSserial and then back to BTDirect. I have to do this at every restart of the 9XR-PRO. I also don´t get any telemetry in 9XR-PRO with COM2 Func. set to Telemetry. With this setting I also don´t get any connection over BT (BT Telemetry is ON).

Best Regards
// Lukas

[MikeB]

At first it complained about clockspeed, so I dropped it to 16Mhz, now it says there's an error:
APM_Mavlink_to_FrSky:179: error: expected constructor, destructor, or type conversion before '(' token
ISR(USART_RX_vect)

I'm probably missing some libraries?

Mike, is there a github repository for this code? Your account only shows the ER9X code, just wondering (would make it easier for me than downloading ZIP files)

The code is written for the Atmel AVR processor (ATMEGA328 on an Arduino pro mini), so the ISR is specific for that processor. It will very likely need to be re-coded for a Teensy. I've not got a Teensy or done any coding for one.

I haven't put the code onto Github (yet).

Mike.

[MikeB]

My telemetry setup:
APM 2.6 <-> OrangeRX with ULRS frimware <--AIR--> OrangeRx with ULRS firmware <-> Dual channel inverter <-> 9XR-PRO

So as you see I use a inverter to invert the serial communication between the OrangeRX module and the 9XR-PRO due to that the interface is inverted. The 9XR-PRO is also modded so that COM2 is used. I have selected ArduC as protocol and the correct baudrates etc. The settings seems to be correct because when I choose the BTDirect function I can connect with my phone and send/receive data to the APM, no problems at all here.

But, to get the BTDirect function to start working I have to first set the option to FMSserial and then back to BTDirect. I have to do this at every restart of the 9XR-PRO. I also don´t get any telemetry in 9XR-PRO with COM2 Func. set to Telemetry. With this setting I also don´t get any connection over BT (BT Telemetry is ON).

The ArduC protocol selection is for when you use an Arduino pro mini to collect the MavLink data and convert it for transmission over the FrSky telemetry link. I haven't got as far as processing native MavLink, received on COM2, yet.

There is probably a baudrate problem on COM2. When you select telemetry, the baudrate is set for the expected telemetry according to the protocol to the Tx module. THis probably needs a few changes.

Mike.

[MikeB]

The Aduino code is now on Github:
https://github.com/MikeBland/APM_Mavlink_to_FrSky.

I'm not sure when I'll have time to investigate the COM2 to BT function.

Mike.

[nuttybrewer]

Ok thanks a lot Mike! I just configured the Teensy for the converter code linked from the copter.ardupilot.com telemetry site. I'm getting GPS values, A1, the flight mode, etc.

Just a quick question, on the main HUD screen, there's a little battery icon at the top and it keeps flashing at 0% (Even though the A1 reading right next to it is getting my battery voltage at a value that seems proper). Should I be mapping something else in the configs?

Thanks,
Pat

[MikeB]

The battery icon shows the FUEL value, not the voltage. This relies on the current being measured and having a correct battery capacity entered in the APM.

Mike.

[MikeB]

But, to get the BTDirect function to start working I have to first set the option to FMSserial and then back to BTDirect. I have to do this at every restart of the 9XR-PRO.

What setting do you have for "FrSky Com Port"?
There is a potential conflict between this setting and the "Com2 Function" setting. If you want to use Com2 for something other than telemetry, you (currently) need to make sure "FrSky Com Port" is set to 1.

Mike.

[nuttybrewer]

Hi All,

One very frustrating thing about developing new features on these newsgroups is that threads and stuff get lost. Could I invite everybody to log issues on Github instead? https://github.com/MikeBland/APM_Mavlin ... Sky/issues

[MikeB]

May we please move this discussion to this thread: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=8396.
This thread here is not meant for discussions, as mentioned in the first post.

Mike.

[tomismrkolj1]

Mike,

I tried newest verisons. Arudino did not want to compile so i removed "f" after airspeed * 10 (instead airspeed * 10f).
Now numbers fluctuate (40 to 50), but do not seem to be mutiple of 0,9 to 1,8, which is usual fluctuation when pitot tube is closed - not in flight).

tomi

[CptanPanic]

Hi All,

One very frustrating thing about developing new features on these newsgroups is that threads and stuff get lost. Could I invite everybody to log issues on Github instead? https://github.com/MikeBland/APM_Mavlin ... Sky/issues

I see that you are starting to use the Releases feature on github also? It would def make it easier to see when new stable release is ready for ersky9xr

[bob195558]

Sorry for jumping in here Mike.

Hi CptanPanic,
When you use eepSkye on your PC, it will auto check for new firmware updates.

Bob B.