Simple & Reliable EdgeTX Firmware Updates
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- Many people over complicate the the process when updating their EdgeTX radios. Follow this guide to update the radio in minutes and avoid frustration! In this video I'll update my radio from EdgeTX 2.7.1 straight to 2.9.3.
Get the latest revision here
github.com/EdgeTX
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0:00 Intro
0:37 Where to get it
1:50 You don't need new SD Stuff!
2:39 Get the ZIP files
4:24 Find your BIN
6:08 Send it to the radio
7:48 Flash the Bootloader
9:30 Flash the Firmware
10:26 You are done!
11:15 Preflight & Wrap up - Наука та технологія
I cant thank you enough Shane. Your videos have been a tremendous help. I have the Eflight Fw190 with the TX16s and for the life of me could not get safe enabled until i flashed the receiver and set it to factory. You helped me with everything from updating the edgetx firmware to setting up the locked down receiver. Im subscribed and look forward to your next adventure.
I always update this way when Edge tx is released and I have no problems. Very nice video showing the process.
Thank you so much for your time and effort to make this hobby enjoyable. 😊
Great video Shane!! ABSOLUTELY LOVE my TX16S transmitters!!
I followed your video and updated my firmware with no problems at all. Thanks for the great advice.
Great to hear!
I had no idea it was that simple until I watched your video. Other videos make it so complicated. Thank you
You're a lifesaver. I watched several youtube videos how to update the firmware but no success until i found your video. Great video! Btw I am using Radiomaster Boxer and new to FPV. Looking forward to fly soon my BOB57. Subscribed!
Always such a big help. Thanks for another great video!
I have to be honest, even with all my experience with radios and updates the radiomaster and edgetx was the most difficult for me to wrap my head around. Thats because im not that great with computer's so i had even more to learn. I watched a lot of videos asked a lot of questions and in the end i just dove in head first. Buddy worked great for me i think i had to download a driver to get boot 32 or something like that. Im so glad i stuck it out because the radiomaster tx16s is an incredible radio. Im coming from spektrum and i will never look back. Just remember to back up your radio and you have nothing to worry about
This is just what I needed. Thank you for your informative videos.
Great video Shane, I wish I had found this a week ago. I figured this out pretty much on my own with the exception of making and renaming a copy. Unfortunately I am still having an issue. The radio has partially updated but the version still shows as 2.6.0. . I wish you had shown the version number after your update. That's my only feedback, otherwise perfect and straight to the point.Liked and subscribed.
Be sure you don't skip steps or jump around in the video. When you run the firmware file first with the radio powered on normally, it updates the bootloader and doesn't change your firmware version. You do need to update the bootloader first particularly since you are updating all the way from 2.6.0. When you start the radio in bootloader mode by holding the two trim switches in while powering, then flash the firmware file, you should then see the firmware update and the version shown in the hardware screen will reflect the current firmware version.
I do show the version after the update, here is the timestamp to that spot in the video. Shows it first when still within the bootloader screen, then after the reboot I show it in the hardware screen.
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Excellent, you made it the most simple .... Thanks
Love it.... exactly the way I wanted to do it! Thanks so much!
Thank you, great video
Thanks Shane! Good video.
Thanks I am looking to acquire a 16s and this is helpful
I updated my TX16S a couple of days ago and had no trouble at all. I apparently used Buddy because I just told it what transmitter I had and the version, and it installed it. I also updated the Multi-Module to TAER because I use mostly Spektrum receivers.
Ya, Buddy is a great tool when it works. Due to the number of people that have trouble connecting to it, I lean towards the "manual method".
Great, clean video Shane! Helpful!! Say, I have a sidebar question. Just got an Aeroscout to bind exclusively to the RadioMatster 16s. Do you know how to best increase the elevator throw on the AeroScout?? I pulled both “covers “ off the port and starboard side, but I am dumbfounded how to adjust the elevator?? I was expecting a control horn……thanks for your time for all you have done with the Aeroscout and forward programming.
If the AeroScout is in safe mode with the throttle at low or cut, the elevator will have a mix down and if you move the elevator stick you'll see minimal movement. This is normal. Switch it out of safe and the throttle->elevator mix will turn off and the rates will be higher. In safe mode when you throttle up the elevator also has an up mix.
Mechanically, moving the control rod to the outer most hole on the elevator servo horn in the battery compartment is all you can do to my knowledge.
Hi followed your video. It was easy. Now lua script won't load. I press the expresslrs button but it says loading but doesn't do anything.
Is there a way to factory reset the transmitter.
To start again from fresh.
Factory reset won't change anything. Lua scripts, models, etc. all run from the SD card. What version of the ExpressLRS script are you using? Do you have internal or external ELRS? Make sure you have the RF module turned on and selected in the SYS -> Hardware screen and that the model in question has the proper RF module and protocol selected. Depending on which version you were on and which you updated to you might have to reset some settings.
Question 2:i have the as3x moving in the ailerons in the incorrect direction , i guess the gyro reverse channel menu is used to adjust this, correct?
I am using the new BOXER lua script for B&W TX created by Francisco Arzu, but when revising ailerons nothing changes, i am saving the changes. Is there anything else i need to do to send the new setting to the RX in addition to save the changes?
I may be missing one step but i do not know what is it. My last option is factory reset and start from scratch.
Any advise? Thanks
There are two different controls. If the ailerons are reversed when you move the transmitter sticks you need to invert the channel in the radio output page. If the safe mode is controlling the ailerons backwards that must be reversed in forward programming model setup.
@@shanesdiy ok ,sticks are moving correctly the aileron.
The wind correction is the one that is not working: if shake one wing up the as3x aileron correction should move aileron up but it does not. If the gyro reverse menu is the one used to modify this then i am doing it correctly and the lua scrip has a bug.
thanks again.!
@@alexherrera3918 You have to first go into the "Model Setup" menu -> Gyro Channel Reverse and reverse the direction of the aileron channel. Aileron will be "Port 2 (TX:Ch1) most likely (if your TX is setup as AETR) You can tell this from the mixer channel order. Once you reverse the channel there, you go into Forward programming -> Gyro settings -> System Setup -> Relearn Servo Settings. This will send the new channel direction to the receiver.
In Episode 3 I show how to reverse a gyro channel. The link below takes you directly to that time stamp.
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By the way, if you can get it into safe mode with self leveling it is much easier to confirm if the control directions are correct. In AS3X you have to watch very closely for the slight movement.
@@shanesdiy I watched several time i learned a lotta.
I finally factory reset and started from scratch...including the relearn the servos from your video and worked now.
i still do not know what i did wrong...my guess did not relearn the servos.
Many thinks to do if you are just learning.
Many thanks for your support.
Hey thanks for that. The last time I looked at companion when I plugged in my TX16S it didn't appear to be detected by my PC, although some of the functions on companion worked. I was expecting to see a drive appear on my desktop when I pugged my radio in, and when it didn't appear I just assumed that that's what it did. So watching this tutorial were you confirm I should be seeing a drive, I went and plugged my radio in to another PC, and it did show up on the desktop. Anyhoose, I did the update, which worked fine, so thank you for that, I had a feeling that if I plugged my radio in to the original PC that it would now show up on the desktop, which it did, so IDK if that's because of the new version of EdgeTX?
Interesting. The version of EdgeTX shouldn't effect the PC recognizing it. You sure the radio was on the first time you plugged it in? If it isn't powered on it won't show as a drive, it just connects in STM32 bootloader mode, and you also have to select "Storage" from the radio display after you plug it in? Also, sometimes it can take a bit of time before it pops up showing the drive. Hard to say, glad it's working now! Thanks for your comment.
Question : my middle mod and acrobatic mode ( no safe mode) have the same movement.
example: i move stil (any) to the further far side and the move the the 3 modes i have in my switch.
I see that there is a differencw between safe level mode and the second mode. Bu when i move switch to third mode that does not have safe then the suface level does not move further, that tell me that it was alreasy at the max.
please advice how to adjust this , i am using an ar631 in a durafly tundra. my tx is Boxer with laters firmware version.
Thanks
What model? Many BNF models with the stock program switch between 3 modes but modes 2 & 3 are just AS3X, no auto leveling or bank limits.
@@shanesdiy good question, i purchase used and i think previous owner does not remember.
So , factory reset does not solve this problem?
Or i shouldn't adjust this prior starting forward programming process like regular rx set up?
tks
It isn't a problem, it just has two modes currently. Very common. If you have the latest forward programming scripts on the radio, enter forward programming and you can change the configuration of each flight mode. Mode #2 often is set for "Envelope" which doesn't have auto leveling but does have bank limits. If you get into forward programming and don't have access to edit flight modes it is still locked or perhaps you've unlocked it but didn't do the factory reset yet. Once you do the factory reset you have to program everything from scratch. It's all explained and demonstrated in this video series.
@@shanesdiy ok tks i did set on one mode on enbelope yhanks to your video.
So the throw of the control surfaces are adjusted by the angle, correct and it is done in the gain section?
tks
@@alexherrera3918 You can't adjust the throw of the control surfaces like high/low rates via forward programming. In safe/self level mode the throw of the control surfaces is proportional to the bank or pitch angle. If the plane is level and you go full right aileron, for example, the aileron will move to its max. As the plane rotates to the right, the ailerons will gradually return to the neutral position and when you reach the programmed bank limit, they will be at neutral preventing you from banking any further. This has the same effect of "low rates".
If you set it for envelope mode, the control surfaces will have full throw until the plane bank reaches the bank limit and then they will quickly snap to the neutral position preventing further banking. This still keeps you from going inverted but have much quicker response.
Gain adjusts how the gyro automatically compensates for uncommanded movement such as wind, and self adjusts the control surfaces. The bank limits are edited in the "Gyro settings" -> "SAFE Settings" -> "Angle Limits" menu
If you want to program high/low rates and expo do that in your transmitter and you'll be able to much more precisely control that. You generally want to leave 100% rates while in safe mode as it is already dialed down inside the receiver.
Hello, please help me how to make the EDGE TX Radiomaster 16 timer start when the gas stick is raised up.
In your model setup if you set the Timer 1 Mode to "Throttle" the timer will only run when the throttle is above minimum. If you set the mode for "Throttle%" the timer will run only when the throttle is above minimum and will also run faster with more throttle. At 100% throttle the timer runs 1 second = 1 second. Lower throttle levels the timer runs slower since you are using battery at a slower rate. Throttle mode set to "Throttle Start" the timer will start as soon as you throttle above minimum but will not stop when you take the throttle back to minimum, it will keep counting down.
@@shanesdiy This does not work in EDGE TX, it works in OPEN TX.
What does not work in EdgeTX? These throttle timer settings? Of course they do, I use them all the time. Or are you referring to something else?
@@shanesdiy Firmware 2.10. The timer countdown does not start when the throttle stick is raised, assigned a switch to the throttle, it does not work, it is assigned to toggle switches, how can I make the countdown start when the throttle stick is raised?
I'm on 2.10 and it works, perhaps something you got setup incorrectly. I've been thinking King of doing a video on the different throttle timers, I'll try and schedule time soon for a video guide.
my tx16s has no firmware folder - should i make a new folder & call it firmware?
If you want to update any firmware yes, I would create the folder and put the new bin files there. It doesn't use the folder under normal operation, just a place to keep the files during the update process. Also, the files in the firmware folder are what will show up when you start the radio in bootloader mode. Make sure the spelling is correct and, I'm not certain, but it may also be case sensitive so match it with what you see here.
@@shanesdiy thank you Sir - it worked. took me about 1.5 days to figure my new tx16s out & that is just the basics lol - enough to fly :-) scary frustrating at first but as time gets on its pretty awesome. next spare day crow brakes on my phoenix 2400. Cheers
Great video. Can I update directly from 2.7.1 to 2.9.3 ?
Yes. Sometimes you need to recalibrate the sticks, make a few adjustments here or there. Just be sure to do a full pre-flight test of all controls for each plane after any update.
2.9.4 is the latest stable release, I think 2.10.0 is coming soon. I've been testing the new 2.10.0rc3 release candidate the last week.
@@shanesdiy Thank you for the answer. I will try to update my radio :)
@@shanesdiy Updated to 2.9.4. with no problem. Thank you so much 🙂
Thanks! Another clear and time saving post.
Thank you! It is the gratitude and support from viewers like you that keep me going!
Funny thing is I cant get the newest companion to work on my laptop , It starts installing and then I get a pop up saying error
Might want to download a fresh copy, perhaps the download got corrupted? I haven't had any trouble installing 2.9.3 Companion.
@shanesdiy I tried over and over. But oh well, really don't need it. I just make copies of my SD card
@@Mikeylikesit1968 Same, I don't use it much with my radio, I mostly use Companion to create "virtual radios" when someone has a question about a Boxer, Zorro, etc. that I don't have and I can simulate just about anything.
The big problem of updating is ending up with a version that has more bugs than your current version. The list of bugs does not seem to be getting any shorter. Maybe there should be a separate branch for BW and color.
There have been some critical bug fixes along the way but like many things these days, "if it ain't broke don't fix it" applies. You can always review the change log and decide if anything applies to you.
I've only encountered bugs that "bugged me" while helping evaluate the nightly builds or pre-releases. From my experience the devs and beta testers do a great job of finding and fixing issues prior to final public release.
@shanesdiy there was one bug that messed up companion and I was using nightly and I got hit with it and I am not sure if it is safe to use the write back feature of companion.
Honestly you can't really complain about bugs if you are using the nightly builds. They intended to be used for debugging and suggested to not fly your plane with them or "use at your own risk". Stick with the latest stable release.
@shanesdiy I really think they are trying to cover too many different devices in one thread.
Buddy does the same thing . Just download the bin , takes me less then 2mins to update
I mention Buddy in the video and it works for me as well but I have worked with a 1/2 dozen people that could not get their transmitters to be recognized by the PC and talk to Buddy. A PC issue but the method shown here eliminates most complications I've ran into providing tech support. Goal is to remove as many potential technical issues as possible.
If Buddy works for you, stick with it for sure, it is a great tool.
@@shanesdiydid not work for me i have a modified window 10 and i do not see my tx . this video shows the most effective way of doing it
thanks for sharing!!!
@shanesdiy I use buddy just to download the file. I don't use the flash part. That part is where people have issues . I just download the file to my computer and do the rest like you do
@alexherrera3918 don't use the flash part on buddy, just use the download bin.
@@Mikeylikesit1968 tks. just did the old fashion way by downloading the files into the sd card. tks
Can I use this to update from OpenTX 2.3.x? I heard I had to update in stages or brick My radio, That worries me. Thanks
Same process will work. Only question is if you have models you want to keep. If you have models that need to be converter from otx to yml you must update to 2.8.4 first. Run the radio and it will convert the models. Then proceed to update to the latest, 2.9.4 as of today. You will likely want to update the SD card sounds, widgets, multi-protocol-module firmware, etc. RC video Reviews recently did a video similar to this one but includes the step to 2.8.4 first. Here's the link.
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