How-To Convert from OpenTX to EdgeTX MASTER CLASS • 100% Works
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- Опубліковано 24 чер 2022
- I'm convinced EdgeTX is the path forward for our opensource based radios. While the Edge team has done a fantastic job providing a multitude of conversion methods, some people still get stuck migrating for various software related issues.
In this class, I'm going to take all of the tools, installation software, and drivers out of the equation. We're going to covert from OpenTX to EdgeTX the old school way--BY HAND. Use the links below to gather the software you need and follow along in the video to convert your OpenTX radio to EdgeTX in this RCVR MASTER CLASS.
When you are done with this video, you will be able to install EdgeTX on a brand new SD card and you will be able to convert from the latest version of OpenTX directly to the latest version of EdgeTX as of 6/25/22.
DOWNLOAD LINKS:
EdgeTX Github: github.com/EdgeTX/edgetx
► EdgeTX 2.7.1 Firmware: github.com/EdgeTX/edgetx/rele...
► EdgeTX 2.5.3 Sounds: github.com/EdgeTX/edgetx-sdca...
► EdgeTX Latest Themes: github.com/EdgeTX/themes/rele...
► EdgeTX Latest SD Card: github.com/EdgeTX/edgetx-sdca...
MPM Firmware Website: downloads.multi-module.org/?r...
► MPM Firmware Download: github.com/pascallanger/DIY-M...
► MPM LUA Scripts: github.com/pascallanger/DIY-M...
FRSKY
► SXR RX LUA www.frsky-rc.com/wp-content/u...
TBS
► TBS Agent Lite www.team-blacksheep.com/tbs-a...
EXPRESS LRS
► ExressLRS LUA github.com/ExpressLRS/Express...
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And THAT is exactly why I support your PATREON! Thank you John! Worked the first time!
Happy to help and appreciate your patreon support! :)
I have no problem supporting via the Patreon, and how do you know I don't support his site already!!
Sir your channel is the most comprehensive and complete opentx and edgetx tutorials in the entire streaming radio control industry.. And thats a fact!!
Thank you for the nice comment.
By far the best step by step EdgeTX conversion video anywhere. Thank you!
Wow, thanks!
Wow. Clear and to the point. Lacking in so many UA-cam instructional videos but just perfect here. Well done.
Thank you.
Just finished the conversion. Thank you for making it so clear. Blown away by your content on EdgeTX so Im officially supporting. Its a deal at twice the price! Happy Thanksgiving.
Wow, what a nice comment. Thank you.
Just received my TX16s max in the post! I will be following this step by step. Thanks for your concise explanation of the process and making it easy to understand for us dummies!! 👍😁
Glad to help. Have fun with your new radio.
It's taken me a while to do the switch from open TX. Having watched this video and followed it second by second, I wish I had done it before. Spot on mate, fantastic delivery as usual. Mick UK
Great to hear!
Great job! This is EVERYTHING you need in 1 video!! And it is super simple
Thanks Hobie. This should be foolproof.
Great tutorial! Switched to EdgeTX and really like it! Keep up the good work. Warm greetings from Belgium! 🇧🇪
Thanks for the note.
Hi Mate thanks for this nice Tute I converted Opentx to Edgetx 2.8 today on my Radioking TS18s and it's working great, love the touchscreen it makes my life much easier!! 😁
Great! Fantastic tutorial, I followed it step by step and now my Jumper t lite V2 is updated to Edge TX. Thanks a lot!
Glad it helped
Nice job John. A very good instructional video to make it easy to switch to EdgeTX. I re-watched the video and you done an excellent job. A little blooper, but heck we are all human. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Bill. Appreciate the understanding.
Wow! This is one of the BEST instructional video's I've ever seen on UA-cam. Your video is absolutely AMAZING! My TX16S transmitter upgrade worked perfectly. I would've never been able to upgrade my radio to EdgeTX on my own. Thank you very much.
Wow, thanks! Glad to help.
OK, You have made me believe I can do this. You have made it look very easy, direct and to the point. Hopefully I will have my radio uploaded later this week. Thank You sir.
You can do it!
I followed this guide for upgrading and it worked perfectly. Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
Thanks again for all your hard work. I failed a few times because I did not follow all your steps. Started over and followed everything you did and it works great for me. Thanks.
Great job! Way to stick with it. Once you get the hang of it, it'll get much easier.
Great job as always. I finally moved to EdgeTX because of this video. Thank you🙏🏼
Awesome! Have fun.
Outstanding video. I tried watching Bardwell and can’t get past how he waffles on before getting to the point. Your lessons are straight to the point, with all the information given with easy links. How it should be.. Great job, great instructions and great camera work.. Top work. Very grateful. Ty
Thank you. Appreciate the kind comment.
I just want to say thank you for this. I am getting back into the hobby after a 10 year break and I just purchased the TX18S. As a former JR jockey making the transition is all all Greek to me. Your walkthroughs make it effortless. Keep up the good work!
Glad to help and welcome back.
Thank you for this new video!!!! I was missing the Lua scripts and other important components. You made things easy and seamless.
You're very welcome. Glad it helped out.
Thanks for a very well presented set of instructions. I followed your instructions with ease to upgrade from a very old version of Open TX to the latest version of Edge TX 2.8.3.
Awesome! Glad to help.
I'm a bit late to the Edge TX party but this is just what I needed... really good instructable, worked first time, many thanks.
Glad it helped!
Thanks Mate you made the change a complete success, with your help the file management is making sense and if I make a mistake it is easy to fix, I even watched your new INAV for EDGE Tx video and included the INAV scripts at the same time. Keep up the good work!! Happy Flying!!😃
Glad the video helped. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Why why why did I not make the switch earlier! Your video is very dense but no bs, thank you for making a clear and concise guide. Worked first time right, THANK YOU!
Awesome! Glad it worked for you.
loud and clear. i watched the entire video. plus you earned my sub.
Great! Welcome to the channel.
Impressive !!! clear and easy to follow - Thanks regards from France
You're welcome!
first class job ...you sir have great skills as a communicator .... thoroughly enjoying my Edge experience thanks to you.
Thank you, appreciate the kind words. Glad you're getting along with Edge.
Great video. I followed the process successfully with edge 2.9.2. Initial startup messages were slightly different, but maybe that's because i did not overlay the edge sg card onto my otx SD. Basically, it did not auto convert the models. It did, however, convert the radio setting like functions. It also had me calibrate the sticks. I restored models successfully from the otx backup.
They removed bin to yml conversion in 2.9. This video explains it ua-cam.com/video/NYbOLLoV-GA/v-deo.html
Anyway, sounds like you got it sorted out with an OTX backup.
Thanks for your help. My TX16S reaches a new level of performance. Greetings from Reunion Island. Merci beaucoup!!! ;-)))
Vous êtes les bienvenus.
there are a lot of other good rc content creaters on youtube but imoh there is only one GREAT creater of rc content and sir that is YOU thank you for all the time and work that you put into your videos and the care you take to get it right even if it means remaking an entire video like this one (i know it takes a lot of work and your time) it not only keeps your content professional but again imo a cut above can not thank you enough and will be supporting your paterion asap. now if only if there was a "John" that made content on every subject on youtube it would be an unstoppable platform:) as far as rc goes though you don't need to change a darn thing i just really wish i would have found this channel way way sooner but that's ok i know of it now and makes life much easier.
Very kind comment. Thank you. :)
I totally agree with this comment!
@@beefybeef1326 Yeah,me too even though it was all a single run-on sentence without any form of punctuation it was basically well put and since John already thanked him and put a little heart icon after the comment there is no reason to repeat the whole thing again (or to even "re-Pete" it lol) so I'll just add my ditto here and sign off.
Good work, John! Thanks!
(Catching my breath here.)
@@jeffro. thanks for letting me know that there was no need to comment on the comment left by pete for which John left a heart on ( which indicates that John agreed strongly and liked Petes comment) next time i will not comment if i agree and just "like" the comment by clicking the 👍🏼 button which is located to the left under Petes comment thanks for letting me know
Im off to breakfast now have a great day Jeff and thanks to John for his awesome channel and content!
Thanks bro! It worked 100! Keep up the good work! God bless you
Glad I could help.
Thanks, did all the steps as shown and worked well.
Glad to help.
Nice and clean. i'll be doing a switch. thanks
Great! Welcome to Edge.
Thanks! Exactly what I needed!
Glad it helped!
"...get a teenager to figure it out..." :D brilliant! Thanks for the video, it worked just fine :)
Cheapest advice that will get the job done right :)
Very good instruction on how to switch to Edge tx.
I have two sd cards on one open tx and the other edge tx.
Thanks for the comment. Glad to help.
I'm just getting in to the hobby, I bought a Spektrum NX8 radio, just because my 1st heli was a Blade, and because every video I watched, everyone seemed to be using Spektrum gear. I wish I had know about these types of radio with multi protocols on them. When I was looking for which radio to buy I knew it had to be DS2/DSMX, and I did look at the Radiomaster TX16S, but someone I missed that it was multi protocol and could be used with DSMX stuff. Don't get me wrong the NX8 is a nice radio, but I think if I'd know that I could have used the TX16S on my Blade heli, I would have got it. I've ordered a DSMX satellite unit, but I can see my buying a TX16S in the future, the NX8 is quite old tech TBH, like it's not touchscreen and doesn't have USB C, which the TSX16s does.
Awesome Sir
Thank you!
Done great work
Welcome to the club! :)
Good news it works its a t18 radio and it froze during the my first try. had to unplug them turn on in bootloader mode and try again and presto it worked great., thanks
Good to hear.
Well I took the plunge. everything worked great even though the firmware I downlaoded was the next revision which made my radio look a little different than yours. Thank you for holding my hand through this I was scared to death and couldn't have done it without you. Only glitch I had was for some reason one of my models just disapeard and I can't seem to get it back even though it shows up in the models file. must of hit a wrong butten. LOL
Glad you got it worked out.
Thanks! Soooo helpful :)
Glad it helped!
Great video!
Thanks!
Your videos are outstanding. You have a brilliant, clear way of explaining things and i really appreciate the work you put into it. Question if i may....I have been using a Qx7 radio with OpenTX. I now have my new TX16S running EdgeTX. Is it possible to convert my models? They didn't convert when doing the transfer. Thanks
In EdgeTX Companion, setup both radios. Select your Qx7 read models/settings. Save to a file. Switch radio profile to TX16s, open the Qx7 file, and Companion should prompt you for a conversion. Don't expect a perfect conversion though. If you have hardware on the Qx7 not available on the TX16s, the line(s) may be removed.
Very good. Thanks.
You're very welcome.
If I have OpenTX 2.3.14 on my Radiomaster TX16S will the conversion work, or do I need to upgrade to 2.3.14 first.
little stressful lol thank's a ton
Glad to help.
Change needed: Due to fact that there are now several sounds (Voices) folders available you need to add one more step. The procedure here will add a folder to the sounds folder that is named en_us_voice name. You need to rename this folder to simply en
Great video thank you.
Very welcome
@RC Video Reviews would have typed more but my space bar is on the fritz. Now from my phone, the video was perfect and I just made the switch. I appreciate your work and looking forward to going through more of your edge TX videos.
Appreciate it. Thank you.
Cant thank you enough .. 10/10
Awesome! Glad it helped.
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Hi Great video and thank you. I did run into a very frustrating problem with the model conversions,. I brought a new MK1 T16S for a friend with OpenTX loaded. Followed the Vid exactly but when I downloaded the models from the Taranis running OpenTX it simply would not find any of the models to convert despite them all being there. After hours a messing around and trying OpenTX Companion and EdgeTX Companion, and a rest, I simply downloaded the Models off OpenTX and saved them as a backup file then as your later video shows using EdgeTX I opened that file. It then asked to convert them and even though this was the second attempt it converted them and all is ok. Just as a matter of interest Ive been running EdgeTX on my T16S and Jumper T16 since the first full stable version with no problems.
Sounds like got it worked out in the end.
Good Video. I like the concise, cut-to-the-chase format of this and other videos or yours!
I'm on the fence for switching to ETX. I'm currently running a RM T16S, but with an older firmware set. I have refused to update my xmitter firmware, from back when FrSky and Jumper (my first OTX radio) got into a squabble and FrSky started doing some proprietary things with your X8R and S8R receivers. So, all of my X8R and S8R receivers have been flashed back to older firmware sets before I bound/installed them in my aircraft. So, first question: If I do the OTX-to-ETX conversion as you've shown in this video, will the ETX RM T16S communicate with the existing older firmware receivers? Or will I have to pull all of my receivers out of their respective aircraft (I currently have a bout 40 aircraft that are bound to my RM T16S) and flash them to a current firmware set? My gut is telling me 'yes,' and that's a huge turnoff to me. Related to existing receivers that are bound to the OTX-running transmitter, will they have to be rebound to the ETX-running transmitter? Losing all of my existing widgets is a big turnoff, too. I fly complicated warbirds and have spent quite a bit of time making multiple information screens for each model. It would be a major ordeal to have to redo all of the existing widgets. i do understand that ETX is actively advancing, while OTX has been evolutionarily stagnant for many years. But OTX ain't broke for me. Thus the quandry: Do I fix what ain't broken, or bite the bullet and step into the new decade??? Decisions, decisions...
Again, thanks for this and your other videos. Quality stuff!!!
"If I do the OTX-to-ETX conversion as you've shown in this video, will the ETX RM T16S communicate with the existing older firmware receivers?"
Yes, your bind info carries over.
This video might help with your decision: ua-cam.com/video/Hwe55lPsN4g/v-deo.html
Thanks!
You're welcome. Thanks for the tip!
I use the same pencil. It is one of the best.
Agreed!
Thank you for the video! I've been on edge TX for a week and happy i switched over!
I did not transfer over all the lua scripts in the process and now wondering if i need to set my tx16s to dfu mode for it to read them? or do i just simply drag over?
You only need dfu or bootloader to flash the firmware. Card contents can be changed by putting the card in the pc as shown in the video or by plugging in to the top port and selecting usb storage mode.
Super video, can't wait to upgrade to EdgeTx...I HAVE to have my Amber Sound pack...do I just copy them back into the sounds folder after upgrading?
Hi Russ, I believe that you do not even delete your sounds folder in the clean-up of the SD card when John is doing the SD card clean-up and if you should delete them Yes just copy your Amber sounds file back from your "Saved" SD card content instead of the new SD card sound file. I hope this helps and Happy Flying!
Hi,John,I just converted both my Radiomaster tx16s' to edge tx 2.9.4.One works fine,but on the other the themes don't seem to work,although the whole list is in the themes folder.Presumably i made a mistake somewhere,but I've gone through your video again,and i can't find anything i've done wrong.Any thoughts?Thanks.Hans.
You're doing such a great job, and I'm trying to follow you. Sorry to keep commenting you. Horus does not appear as a choice.
Here is a list of supported radios: edgetx.org/supportedradios/
Thanks, I chose the TX16s. Thanks.@@RCVideoReviews
Thank you so much John! Brilliant video - I was tempted to convert to EdgeTX and this one-stop tutorial made me finally do it.
One question please, if I may - on completion my touchscreen does not respond... I tested it within Hardware > Debug > Analogs and it seems to work. But not with EdgeTX... Have I missed anything? Any idea what is wrong please? Other than this all seems to work fine (with the buttons).
Many thanks!
There is an option in Global Functions and Special Functions to disable touch. I'd make sure that's not on. You could also "reset" your radio settings by erasing \RADIO
adio.yml just to see if it is a physical setting.
If you erase/remove that file, the radio will create a new one on reboot/sd mount and it will ask you to go through calibration again. Skip that, and check immediately if touch works. It should if it works on the Analogs screen.
What radio?
Great video, awesome detailed explanation. For the sdcard content, which one do i need for a black and white screen RM TX12, Taranis 7 or 9? Thank you for making these kinds of videos.
On the sd card content page an index is provided showing what content goes with what radios:
github.com/EdgeTX/edgetx-sdcard
The contents of this repository are organised by color type and screen size, with zip archives generated for each color type and screen size.
c480x272.zip (480x272 pixel landscape orientation color screen radios)
TX16s / TX16s mkII
T16
T18
Horus x10s
Horus x12s
Generally, most color screen radios
c480x320.zip (480x320 pixel landscape orientation color screen radios)
Flysky PL18
Flysky Paladin EV (PL18EV)
c320x480.zip (320x480 pixel portrait orientation color screen radios)
Flysky Nirvana NV14
bw128x64.zip (128x64 pixel black and white screen radios)
T-Lite / T-Pro
TX12
ZORRO
QX7
X9 Lite
X-Lite
bw212x64.zip (212x64 pixel "wide screen" black and white screen radios)
X9D
X9D Plus
X9D Plus 2019
@@RCVideoReviews WoW John, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Very much appreciated.
i know very little about this subject BUT can this tutorial be used on a brand new Jumper T-Pro controller that has OpenTx on it ?
Will this work for my tx16s (1st edition). Came with 2.3.9 opentx on 6 '2020
Just want to make sure my older radio hardware can work with this.
thank you oh so much
You are most welcome
Followed video as you went along and for some reason when installing the firmware i got 90 percent then it just stopped there... What should i do. Also great videos.
Yesterday trying to convert a friend's TX16S. Didn't work out over flasher or companion so also did it like this too. More accidently than planned 😅
Had issues with the sound.
Turned out the folder only can be called "EN" (for English)
The download folders had a longer description. So be aware with that.
Seems like the Express LRS 2.x doesn't work great. Crashes / or doesn't respond with binding.
Have to figure out some things.
Did see some extra information on your video to check out.
Btw the firmware.bin file for the radiomaster tx16s is separate now. No need to take the hortus.
Ps. How good will this run on my Taranis X9d+.?
Already having memory issues running scripts like betaflight or inav. Afraid it will be worse.
I did this conversion last night and it is awesome and thank you for putting together this great video. The only thing I noticed is when I first turn on the radio the OpenTx comes on briefly before switching to EdgeTx. Did I miss something here? Was I supposed to remove the old OpenTX Firmware?.. Thanks in advance.
You probably need to watch this: ua-cam.com/video/EEmsMJbhCfE/v-deo.html
What about the multi protocol firmware im following along u skiped that part do we flash that also ?
It's not a requirement.
3Thanks!
You got it!
Thanks for the help question my background screen seems to a bit off with the picture any insight please
Would I just have to choose other c480x272 or c480x320 ??
Hi question, my radiomaster tx16s is (se) edition, can i convert my opentx firmware to edgetx firmware. Thanks please answer
You can't convert OpenTX firmware to EdgeTX firmware. You can replace OpenTX on the radio with EdgeTX.
Thanks for a good clear video.
I made the mistake of flashing the ts16 bin file to my ts16s so I have flashed the wrong bootloader.
Now on switch with both trims held inwards I have I have no option to flash the firmware to the sd card.
Neither do I have the option to re-flash the correct bootloader.
How can I recover from this ?
See this video ua-cam.com/video/H9_sxXY_K-8/v-deo.html
As others have reported - this works 100%! my issue now is channel mapping and for some reason my radio now thinks the throttle is on the right stick (hold all the way down to get past power on prompt). Is there a way to re-map channels to normal AETR mode 2? (ie: throttle/rudder on left stick, ail/elev on right)?
Nevermind - mode setting needed to be changed back to Mode 2 - fixed!
Thanks for this however, my splash screen still says Open TX even though the conversion seemed to go properly. How do I change the splash screen? Cheers.
I hear this guy makes a lot of really good conversion videos. Here's one with information about the splash screen: ua-cam.com/video/EEmsMJbhCfE/v-deo.html
Can you still plug in and use the Crossfire module after switching Radiomaster TX16S to EdgeTx?
Yes.
Just curious do you have to rebind all your models after this convertion?
No. Bindings remain.
Great job on the video. I have one question. I noticed that you also downloaded the Multi Protocol Module firmware, but, I do not think you installed it in this video. Do I need to update it separately? Thank you...
Yes, from the radio file browser, navigate to the folder where you unzipped it (\firmware is what I use), highlight the MPM binary, long press jog dial and select flash internal.
What about EdgeTx Buddy website dont use it for conversion from open tx?
Sure. Buddy works. I like this method personally, but Buddy can do it too. I have a video for that method as well: ua-cam.com/users/livezvakNqu_5Ec
Was just curious why the edge tx wizard loader will only let have 8 channel to choose from, I know you can just go into inputs and mixer pages to set up the channels you need, but was just curious about the wizard loader lack of 16 channels.
I don't know. I delete the Wizard. Kick it to the curb and learn to program your models by hand, you'll thank me for it later.
Great video done by great teacher.
My question is about new model setting .
How can we create new model in edge version, like in open tx , very simple way just to select which channel we want ,
I mean can we use that way in edge version??
Pls guide how can we use that wizard in edge ?
Don't use wizards--just chose the option to create a new model and Edge will setup a new model with 4 channels in your specified default mode. Learn to start with a basic 4 channel model and forget about wizards, you will thank me later.
I'm considering doing the switch. One question - does timer information get lost? I presently have a timer running with total airframe/flight time (is presently at 16 hrs for a Durafly Tundra).
The only thing that gets lost are widgets.
I have a question, I fly those little Eachine planes and they have 3 rates, beginner, intermediate and expert mode. I would like to set up just dual rates and expo in expert mode but don't want it to effect the other 2 rates. Do you do this in flight modes or somewhere else. Let me know, thanks
I'll repeat this back to make sure I've got it:
You have a switch (we'll call it "SA") that toggles beginner, intermediate, and expert.
You want a second switch (we'll call it "SB") that lets you toggle high rates+expo and low rates+expo while the first switch is in expert mode.
There are a bunch of different ways to skin this. You could use flight modes, but I feel unless you are comfortable programming the radio, it might be confusing. To keep it as simple as possible, I would probably do something like this:
L01: a=x, V1 SA, V2 -100, (or whatever your mode switch is: -100 for up, 0 for mid, 100 for down) AND SB-up
L02: a=x, V1 SA, V2 -100, AND SB-!up (notice the exclamation mark)
Now you can setup a 2nd line on your inputs page using L01 for the high rates switch and L02 for the low rates switch on aileron/elevator/rudder.
Hi can you update this video to the Laters released has change thank for you time and shearing which us.
The process to switch from OTX to ETX doesn't really change much from one revision to the next. The biggest hurdle now is the latest EdgeTX 2.9.0 removes the bin to yaml model conversion meaning it requires Companion. Otherwise, the process of flashing is the same.
I used this successfully for my TX16s. Very pleased thanks. Then I tried to do the same with FRSKY X10S Horus and that does not work. After setting up the sd card the tx starts , holding the 2 trim levers together, but does not go into flash firmware. Instead it says sd card error expected version 2.3V0029 Any ideas ? I have now reverted this tx to OpenTX
I don't use FrSky transmitters, but I would recommend trying via buddy.edgetx.org ua-cam.com/video/zvakNqu_5Ec/v-deo.html
Hey a quick question do I need to get my hands on a touch screen mod? The reason I ask is that I got the Gen 1 of the Radiomaster TX16S from back in 2020 in which they offered a touch screen update to buy on it's on own back then. Fantastic job on the very insightful video.
Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. Personally, I'm not up-to-speed on the process to switch from non-touch to touch as I started with touch. So I've never looked into it. I *think* all you have to do is buy the touch replacement screen which should be available just about everywhere that sells TX16s parts. I would encourage you to hop on my discord (invite in description of every video I post) and ask there. People more familiar with the process should be able to confirm.
@@RCVideoReviews Ok then thanks.
But what is the point of placing multi-module firmware. I didn't notice that to install. Can you please explain to me
You should always keep your MPM firmware up-to-date.
Thanks, I am stuck and my situation is, my models are in 2.5 version, I try to go back to 2.3 by using document save as, its not working models are with some strange numbers and name. I try to use binary to YML after watching your video nothing, the reason, my models are saved in 2.5 and not 2.3 version. So I dont know what to do know, any advice from your side.
You should join discord and ask there. This is more complicated than what YT comments are useful supporting. Link is in the description of every video I post.
@RCVideoReviews I manage to convert the models a bit difficult but I finally did it
Hello John, pardon if this has been covered, is there a listing/way to determine radio hardware compatibility before attempting this? I have a 1st gen Horus x10s express currently running otx2.3.14 thx!
The hardware list is covered in Frequently Asked Questions on the EdgeTX website:
edgetx.org/faq.html
@@RCVideoReviews much appreciated, although it appears my radio can’t play, maybe time for a new transmitter!
EdgeTx for the win. +1 for Graphgear 1000
I previously tried updating OpenTX and somehow ended up with a blue theme on my screen. Radio worked fine but i am not sure if i busted something that i might not be aware of.
A couple of questions:
1- Do you think i can convert to EdgeTX with no issues from there? Or should I restore the old firmware from my backup?
2- Any idea if I should unzip the files if I am on Mac?
Appreciate the help, cant wait to upgrade my RC experience!
If I do not care about my only model, can i delete its file and just set up a new model after update?
Hi Jhon, I have Taranis QX7 ACSST system with black & white screen.
So if following your step it should say that I don't need some firmware like the themes, multiprotocol, right?
Your thought would be appreciated. Thanks
Yes, these steps are for a color radio. B&W targets don't use themes.
@@RCVideoReviews Thanks for your kindly response
Help, Did the conversion seemed like all was good, then the screen freezes. I shut off the radio and turn it back on it works for like 30 seconds then it freezes again. Niether the touch screen or the buttons work after it freezes.
Sounds like you got the wrong firmware.
Great video, but one important information is missing. Do I have to rebind my models? I have a hole lot of models, guess about 24 and don't want to bind them all again
If you don't change the TX your bindings are not impacted.
John at 14 minutes into the video you are putting the file TX16-a55aff0.bin into the firmware folder, I am using a new blank micro SD card formatted to Fat 32. Question would I create a FIRMWARE folder to stick the file into on the micro SD, or the file directly onto the SD card. Or does it require tx 16s formatted card and then insert the TX16-a55aff0.bin file? Just want to be sure to do this step right. I have no models on the radio that I want to keep. I understand the name of the file will change with the version I'm downloading. Thank you
The bootloader will look in \FIRMWARE if you intend to flash from the bootloader. So if you don't have that folder, go ahead and make it. It's a good practice to keep your MPM, ELRS, Radio, and any Receiver firmwares you make/use in that folder for flashing purposes. I actually maintain my firmware on the production radio to keep the latest copy of firmware I'm using for flight.
John worked the first time the Flying Dutchman is up and ready, now to learn, once again. Appreciate you taking the time to do all this!!!!
Glad to help.
Hi everyone, quick question, will this conversion unlock the touchscreen on my TX16S OpenTX (it is touch ready)?
THANK YOU!
If the touch hardware is in the radio, it will work with EdgeTX.
@@RCVideoReviews under settings it registers the touches so this will unlock the touchscreen?
Hi John, didnt support my access receivers when i flashed my x7s access, had to go back :(
Edge supports Access on Access radios. I'm told there are some issues on color radios with OTA updates, but it shouldn't have issues binding if you use the correct protocol. Anyway, all the more reason to get away from Access IMHO. I'd take EdgeTX over Access any day of the week.
Hi John. I bought a TX16s a while back and haven't used it yet so it's still as supplied, it's version 2.3.11. I have no models on it, therefore there's nothing to transfer over. I'm new to radios like this having previously used Graupner, Hitec, Radiolink and others. Please forgive me for what is probably a naive question!
I want to change the system to Edge as per your video. Can I remove the supplied SD card and keep it in case I make any mistakes or I want to revert back to Open tx later for any reason and use a brand new SD card for Edge? If so, I assume I'll have to format it first?
Your help will be much appreciated thanks!
Yes, you can do that. You can also just copy the contents of the current SD card to your desktop and use the existing card. If you do opt to go with a new card, make sure to format with 4k or less allocation size. Windows doesn't like to do that for larger cards and it can cause stuttering issues if you use larger 8k+ allocation when you format a card.
@@RCVideoReviews Ok that's great thanks1 I have a couple of 256mb micro sd cards spare so I'll use one of those.
I'm using a Mac. Would it be easier to borrow a windows computer to do this? Sorry for the extra question!
I haven’t tried formatting on Mac. I don’t see any reason the command line tools shouldn’t be able to handle it. Just do fat32 w 4k allocation size.
@@RCVideoReviews Ok, thank you John...
Thank you for the video. I completed the installation of Black Pearl and binded a receiver but it doesn't work. The transmitter shows no movement on the Channel Monitor. What did I fail to do or do wrong? The same receiver worked when the T16S was on OpenTX.
1) Are you sure it's bound correctly? i.e. Get any telemetry?
2) Did you look at your mixer and verify you have inputs assigned to channels?
3) If the channel monitor showing nothing on Mix or Output or both?
@@RCVideoReviews Thanks so much for the reply! !. When I plug in a servo, it moves to center so I believe the receiver is bound. 2. I believe it has what you said. I tried changing the right column item but no success. 3. No movement on Mix or Output. I will see if our club has an expert or if my Aloft Hobbies book helps.
It works now that I calibrated the sticks. I shouldn't have skipped that.
Hi I have a question. I have just converted my Radiomaster 16S to Edge TX after following your post.
My only problem is that the sounds for the Edge software I find indistinct and difficult to understand.
Is it possible to re install my Amber sounds from Open TX?
I love your posts
Ken
Yup, amber works fine on Edge. I have a video on installing the Amber sound pack if you need help. This was done for OpenTx, but it applies the same to EdgeTx: ua-cam.com/video/S4QYoLFlMf0/v-deo.html
@@RCVideoReviews Thanks for the info and link.