How To Update The Taranis Bootloader

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  • Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
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    In the first video in this playlist, I showed you how to upgrade your Taranis to OpenTX 2.2.0. But I left a step out. I forgot to show you how to update your bootloader. Here's how.
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  • @kelleysislander
    @kelleysislander 5 років тому +3

    Heres' a really quick way to upgrade both the Taranis OpenTX firmware AND the bootloader all in one simple operation:
    1. Remove the battery from your Taranis
    2. Fire up the ImpulseRC Driver Fixer and plug your Taranis into the computer. The Driver Fixer will put you into DFU mode
    3. Open the Companion; now that you are in DFU mode you will have the choice to flash. Choose your image and click OK
    They say necessity is... so I somehow accidentally bricked my radio so it would not even turn on. Since the Taranis uses this the same STM chip that our FC's use, I tried it and it worked the first time through!
    Thanks, Joshua for another very helpful video - just wanted to add my experience to the comments ;)

  • @muhammadsteinberg
    @muhammadsteinberg 7 місяців тому

    THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
    A coworker friend of mine and i got into multirotors when they 1st came out. I built several, and we were working on doing longrange autonomous to each others homes (shhh!...lol). He passed away during the height of Covid and not having someone interested in the same mischievous experiments around anymore I completely lost interest.
    Recently decided to get back into it but my Taranis X9D+ was severely outdated and I forgot how to work radio software.
    You helped a lot to bring it up to date. Thanks again!

  • @bbauck10
    @bbauck10 5 років тому +2

    I can't explain how much I learn from your videos. I watch others and get confused but the way you explain things is so easy to follow. Thanks a billion!

  • @Dobemandan
    @Dobemandan 7 років тому +1

    Glad you're up to date now! lol. I suspect you didn't get the error initially because you have a newer Taranis. I got a big fat error until I updated. Well done as always!

  • @GeorgiosVelimvasakis
    @GeorgiosVelimvasakis 6 років тому

    A year later....still saved the day ! Thxs Joshua.

  • @user-pwfus
    @user-pwfus 7 років тому

    just spent close to 700 bucks on crossfire and taranis thank you Joshua Bardwell your software installs went amazing... I wouldnt mind a crossfire video :)

  • @Patty-qy8qh
    @Patty-qy8qh 5 років тому

    Thanks man, that worked excellent for opentx 2.2.4! Started with my new taranis yesterday, quiet a challenge if you have not been into RC for a few years. Next up: flashing frsky R9 and r9 slim+.

  • @Mannyhimselff
    @Mannyhimselff 3 роки тому +1

    Make sure when you rename the file that you keep (.bin) in the name or it wont work. great video

  • @baldrickscunningplan6154
    @baldrickscunningplan6154 4 роки тому

    Cheers Josh. This tutorial got my 2016 Taranis x9dplus up and running again. It had been in storage since late 2018. I have never updated any firmware on it before. It was working fine when i placed in storage but needed EU firmware updates when i tried to use it last week.
    It appears that there must have been a time limit installed on the original firmware as there was no other reason why it stopped binding to the receivers. I tried several receivers but it would not bind to any of them until i updated the taranis firmware and bootloader.

  • @DAGODER
    @DAGODER 6 років тому

    Thank you.... your videos are by far the easiest to follow on UA-cam!

  • @KingFPV
    @KingFPV 7 років тому

    This is uncanny... I need this video right now. You always do this Joshua! Thanks again. My Taranis stopped connecting to my computer and I am sure updating the bootloader will fix my issue. It recognizes USB Connected but no longer recognizes the drives, SD card or computer connection at all. (No sound when plugging into computer)

    • @PeakPeacock
      @PeakPeacock 7 років тому +1

      KrakozFPV Sounds like a driver issues. Go to device manager and plug in the Taranis. Uninstall whatever device pops up when you plug the USB in.

    • @LarokCreations
      @LarokCreations 7 років тому +1

      Also you can take the SD card out and put the firmware file on there with a SD card reader. Then update and see if that fixes you usb issue.

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  7 років тому +1

      Take the SD card out of the radio and use a card reader.
      FWIW, I have a single computer that will not connect to the Taranis at all and I have no idea why. It happened after the 1st time I plugged in to one of the USB 3.0 ports.

    • @KingFPV
      @KingFPV 7 років тому +1

      @Jesse Peacock I had attempted this prior and all drivers are up to date. I also tried a roll back just tbs. Nada. After that, it didnt even recognize that anything is plugged in at all. @Joshua Bardwell & @Larok the Creator I used the card with a card reader, reinstalled, flashed & it now works as intended. If I can recall anything prior to the issue starting I believe it occurred because I plugged in the USB and the charging cable at the same time. Thank you all for troubleshooting... I can get back to practicing. ^^ /thumbsup

    • @KingFPV
      @KingFPV 7 років тому

      Nevermind. Taranis is disconnecting as if it were triggering FailSafe in FPVFreerider. I can lift off, then disco and tumble to crash. Hrm.

  • @dannyfpv123
    @dannyfpv123 7 років тому

    Thank you Joshua! This video series could not have been any better. Helped a lot.

  • @dannykramer3999
    @dannykramer3999 7 років тому

    Thank You for this series of videos. I cant wait to for the weekend so I can try to get this working on my RF1 setup.

  • @bcflyingmode7766
    @bcflyingmode7766 7 років тому

    Thanks again Joshua! You can talk about the bootloader anytime!! :P

  • @1971crush
    @1971crush 5 років тому

    Thank You for this series of videos. Helps a lot.

  • @Kriya369
    @Kriya369 6 років тому

    I don't have USB to my QX7 now, but I could install OPENTX222 as same way what you taught.
    THANK YOU~!!

  • @r4id1337
    @r4id1337 5 років тому

    You are a Hero ! Greetz from Germany

  • @wallaceanjinho
    @wallaceanjinho 6 років тому

    I did today version Bootloader - 2.2.2
    Thank you Joshua.

  • @JaydenLawson
    @JaydenLawson 2 роки тому

    Used this to flash the EdgeTX bootloader - thanks

  • @justinwaldman3716
    @justinwaldman3716 6 років тому

    Awwww, The Bard.... please don't ever NOT speak about updating Bootloader again - I learn't something today!!

  • @moturcu4226
    @moturcu4226 5 років тому

    You are life saver mate 👍

  • @rl2109
    @rl2109 7 років тому

    Thanks for the clear corrective info... If that's the worst mistake you'll ever make, you'll be doing fine! ;)

  • @mark9328
    @mark9328 7 років тому

    Joshua great content! This video helped tremendously with helping resolve an issue I was experiencing with the sd card. Thanks again for a great resource here on UA-cam!

  • @Lozzie74
    @Lozzie74 6 років тому

    You are a LIFESAVER!!!!!!! Great video! I love your work!!!!

  • @M-H433
    @M-H433 5 років тому

    Thanks Josh, you just helped me out big time

  • @theovanhilst3496
    @theovanhilst3496 3 роки тому

    Hello Joshua, I want to update my Taranis x9e from opentx 2.2.4 to the latest version and in the same time check the box for multiprotocol, but this box is missing now. I also have to check the box for Horus gimbals ( for my already installed and use for over a year, hall gimbals)
    But those boxes are disappear. Where are they, do you know that.
    Theo.

  • @willbrown8928
    @willbrown8928 6 років тому +1

    THANK YOU JB!!! been struggling with that BS for 3 days now... As soon as I changed the name it wrote fine smh.

  • @fuleinist
    @fuleinist 5 років тому

    Hi Joshua, I can not open bootloader with combined keys after flash to OpenTX 2.4.0, should I consider downgrade to check if there is any issue? Thx!

  • @theovanhilst3496
    @theovanhilst3496 3 роки тому

    In opentx version 2.2.4 there still there, but if I try to update the download for that version it says not available, or something like this.?????😱🎮✈️🚁💨💨

  • @TheDuncandan
    @TheDuncandan 3 роки тому

    Hi Joshua, during my attempt to update my bootloader I renamed the file and I must have named it wrong because now when I attempt to enter bootloader my radio screen goes blank and the haptic buzzes continuously. I can't get into bootloader. I removed the SD and put the proper bin file on the card but still doesn't work. Any ideas?

  • @RC-Heli835
    @RC-Heli835 3 роки тому

    What was the final version of software available for the X9d+?
    The reason I ask is that I have somehow ended up with Version 2.3.5 on mine.
    It works fine but I cant get the FrSky XSR-SIM wireless dongle to bind.

  • @d3c0deFPV
    @d3c0deFPV 7 років тому

    For anyone who just wants your radio to default to joystick like it used to, it can be changed in options. Mine was actually set this way after flash, so I didn't need to change it.

  • @mikelanham7953
    @mikelanham7953 6 років тому

    Wow, I thought I broke it. Please add a warning in the LUA tutorial that tells us to watch this video. Thank you for adding this video.

  • @johndaniels3889
    @johndaniels3889 7 років тому

    Did the setup as instructed works perfectly and I don’t get out of memory warning if I use the first page as normal to get the lua pages up I thought that was not supposed to work ? , fantastic job as usual well done. 👍

  • @FireDFPV
    @FireDFPV 7 років тому

    Hardware wiring question. Once we wire the smart audio from Vtx to Uartt we don't get the audio from camera. Is there anyway we could get both?

  • @Nielfly2
    @Nielfly2 6 років тому +1

    Hi Joshua, thanks for the helpful videos you post :)
    Is it correct that the V8FRii receivers binded in D8 mode do not link to a "secure" module ID like in the X series receivers? With the older receivers (D and V8-II) you need to be sure you have the correct model memory selected, as the will respond to any model memory that is set to D8?
    The D and V8-II series receivers date back to when FrSky was only making modules and per-memory binds were impossible then??

  • @coreyperez13
    @coreyperez13 7 років тому +9

    isn't "OPENTX220" 9 total characters?

  • @Grumpyoldtwit
    @Grumpyoldtwit 4 роки тому

    This is driving me nuts. EVERY UA-cam video falls over at the same point for me. @4:25, you hold the trim switches in and turn it on to go into bootloader mode. On my old Taranis this doesn't work. I've never updated the firmware on my Taranis and apparently it doesn't even HAVE a bootloader.
    I'm SOOOOO frustrated...

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  4 роки тому

      You can still flash it by plugging in USB with power off as shown in this video.
      ua-cam.com/video/7Q33tztpHyA/v-deo.html

  • @DIZZIEL
    @DIZZIEL 6 років тому

    Joshua, to you as a specialist question: on the remote, the taranis qx7 had a short circuit and it completely refused to turn on, identified all the burned parts, the RB521 S-30 diode and the STM32F205VET6 brain (100 legs). All the details are bought and go to me. With the diode problem will not it be, but with the chip as after the transplant be? The equipment will start in DFU mode? How to load open tx into the taranis?

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  6 років тому

      You put it in bootloader mode by plugging in USB with power off.

    • @DIZZIEL
      @DIZZIEL 6 років тому

      +Joshua Bardwell Can you please detail?) I don't quite understand.

  • @ashvinbhuttoo
    @ashvinbhuttoo 6 років тому

    it worked with 2.2.1, thanks

  • @AirSoftGod001
    @AirSoftGod001 5 років тому

    Could i put an sd card in a reader connected to the computer to put it on there, and from there put it into the radio? The whole issue i have is when i try to get into bootloader the radio doesnt turn on with the trims pushed in

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  5 років тому

      Yes you can do that.
      On firmware 2.2.0 and higher, you don't need to be in bootloader to access the USB. Just plug in USB with the radio powered on.

  • @dave123443210
    @dave123443210 7 років тому +7

    Is there any benefit to upgrading bootloader, or is it just a best practice thing?

    • @retal052
      @retal052 7 років тому

      Good question, I have also never done this. I would like to know also....

    • @SilkyWayFPV
      @SilkyWayFPV 7 років тому +1

      me neither. still running 2.16 bootloader and no problems

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  7 років тому +1

      One difference is that the new bootloader expects the SD card to be formatted differently. FIRMWARES changed to FIRMWARE for example so if you try to update the firmware from the SD card from within the bootloader, it won't find the folder.

    • @Les_Grossman
      @Les_Grossman 7 років тому

      Dear Joshua- I just flashed 2 XM+ via Taranis on 2.2 without updating the bootloader- worked flawless... So it is just about the FW of the internal TX module?

    • @SilkyWayFPV
      @SilkyWayFPV 7 років тому +4

      Oh and for some reason my old sounds are still working, got lucky :) the stock ones sound awful. Joshua your channel is one of my favourites by the way. You are really very helpful in so many technical questions.

  • @carrboro_chapelhillfpv2442
    @carrboro_chapelhillfpv2442 6 років тому

    mine will not update, no idea why but everything works great up till the last step. the long press does nothing, a short press shows only delete. any thoughts ?

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  6 років тому

      Try using the method shown here, to flash from OpenTX Companion.
      ua-cam.com/video/0IlAiMGlUN8/v-deo.html
      It will update bootlader and firmware together.

  • @olivierp-c7105
    @olivierp-c7105 7 років тому

    Thanks for Help ! Renamme : that's the key !

  • @rizfpv8393
    @rizfpv8393 4 роки тому

    Hi Josh, why my SD card is showing folders with this extension "Firmware.exe" I did not created this and on the PC my SD card looks normal. I discover this bug when I was trying to upgrade R9M module, but I am unable to open firmware folder in the Tx. Very strange, also the [ ] are missing from all the folders ".exe" extension.

  • @Hellmuthsilva
    @Hellmuthsilva 6 років тому

    I updated the taranis x9d plus SE to the new opentx just now and after all done i cannot get the image on the taranis for quad. When I add a quad and click on image it shows only - - - -

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  6 років тому

      I think you have to update the SD Card contents to the new file format for 2.2.0. The images are not stored in the same place.

  • @GeorgianRaceCars
    @GeorgianRaceCars 4 роки тому

    thank you your video helped me

  • @antoro6119
    @antoro6119 5 років тому

    Helo masta...i would to seek your help, if you would mind.
    I have taranis, but some how i think i do bad step...i accidentally deleted the firmware file in my radio (not in sdcard)...
    And now i am not able to write firmaware from opentx companion...
    It show error message in my computer "ca not write firmware..(unknown error)"
    Would you kind to help me what i need to do...
    Currently i am using x9d plus with 2.2.3 firmware
    Big thanks

  • @myronzou9608
    @myronzou9608 5 років тому

    Why does my controller seemingly delete all the file contents of all the folders I transfer? My firmware folder is empty.

  • @anthony_croft
    @anthony_croft 7 років тому

    If I may make a request, could you also do a video on the differences between the two different firmwares for the Taranis and where to get them from. I recently got a Q X7 and I'm finding it difficult to find thorough information in one place on the firmware used for the radio (OpenTX) and the internal XJT module and then also Non-EU vs. EU, where to find it from and how to flash etc.

  • @evapig1813
    @evapig1813 6 років тому +3

    when I select the bin file I don't get the option to flash bootloader I can see the file but no option to flash

    • @runeofferdal5623
      @runeofferdal5623 6 років тому +1

      I have the same problem. I have the Taranis X7, and successfully upgraded firmware and SD-card content to last stable version (2.2.1), but find no way to flash the bootloader.

    • @topgundk
      @topgundk 6 років тому +1

      I have the same problem. Flashing a brand new X9D+ SE. Worked fine untill I got to this point. Holding the enter key gives me Copy Rename and Delete, but not update....

    • @svin3819
      @svin3819 6 років тому +1

      Same for me. How do you fix this?

    • @kirkglundal4289
      @kirkglundal4289 5 років тому +1

      Yes me too. qx7s w/ 2.2.4 I can see the file, long enter and get Copy, Rename, and Delete. No option to flash boot loader.

  • @freebeenergy
    @freebeenergy 7 років тому

    how I can get the firmware wiyhout companion soft? Is it possible? Or does companion creates the firmware *.bin file?

  • @drumrboynoid
    @drumrboynoid 7 років тому

    Josh am I able to do all of this on my non plus x9d tyranis radio?

  • @bohrfpv
    @bohrfpv 7 років тому

    Hi Joshua, thx for your implication in this hobby. Helping so much pilots out there.
    I succeed Bootloading it, flashfirmware it at 2.2 open-tx.
    I was copying SD-Card content & files throughout the Taranis (SD-card in taranis).
    And sadly, I got house power outage.
    My Taranis still boot. I copied finally the SD-Card content directly from PC to SD card, put in taranis, I have voice, all seams fine.
    But, but, I have no longer the Bootloader menu access !!!!!!
    How I can flash the taranis deep as Bootloader too ?

  • @umocwazy1
    @umocwazy1 6 років тому

    Im stuck... When i try to turn it on normally the radio just vibrates and squeals and the screen is blank. Got here by putting the firmware on the sd card and trying to write firmware from the menu you get to by turning on the radio with the two trim buttons held on, bootloader menu i think. Says Write firmware and it writes but something must have failed i guess. Any help would be appreciated. got a brick on my hands currently

    • @umocwazy1
      @umocwazy1 6 років тому

      SOLVED I had not changed to Taranis ***PLUS*** in the settings before downloading the FW. Therefore i loaded FW for the old taranis on my plus version and it didnt like that

  • @SighKick
    @SighKick 7 років тому

    Joshua - I have the older Taranis - SVN: opentx-r, DATE: 2013-10-18, VERS: opentx-X9D-V1.1.02, EEPR215. Do these updates apply to me too or do I have to find NON Plus information?

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  7 років тому

      You must download the correct firmware for your radio, and I do believe there is different firmware for the Plus vs. the non-Plus Taranis. If you set the correct radio type in your profile in OpenTX, then it will download the correct firmware.

  • @pacificnorthwestpilots6050
    @pacificnorthwestpilots6050 6 років тому

    Mr. Bardwell, I am trying to update the firmware on my taranis qx7s from 2.2.0 to 2.2.2., I keep getting the message "new firmware not compatible with current version". Do I need to first update to 2.2.1 to get to 2.2.2?

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  6 років тому +1

      You can usually ignore that message. It means there is a possibility of the models not being converted correctly but usually it's fine.

    • @pacificnorthwestpilots6050
      @pacificnorthwestpilots6050 6 років тому

      @@JoshuaBardwell ok, thank you for the response 👍

  • @laosmanzur9808
    @laosmanzur9808 7 років тому

    hi, do i need to do something with my reciever too?

  • @ryanbunnell7488
    @ryanbunnell7488 7 років тому

    Question Joshua ever since I followed your heart video fur opetx update I've had an issue that I didn't know about until last week. On all models that were carry overs from the update I can't turn the external RF on. I can turn the internal one on and off and I cab set up new models and everything works fine. I just want to use my xjt connection. I just bought the micro crossfire and the socket get power I just can't use it without making a new model. Have you seen this or is there something I can do to correct it?

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  7 років тому +1

      +Ryan RyFly Bunnell I haven't seen this, no. But I don't use an external module...

  • @blacksheepyakas4389
    @blacksheepyakas4389 7 років тому

    Hi Joshua, I wonder if you could help me with a problem I have? I'm trying to flash the internal XJT module on my Taranis which I have successfully done before (all via the SD card method). I have flashed both international and EULBT to this module and bound to D and X series RX's. Now after I flashed the Taranis again I am unable to connect to any of my RX's and the Taranis will not allow me to reflash the internal module I get an error message (Firmware update error Module not responding). I have also changed the firmware to both eu and int on my receivers to see if the taranis will bind to something but both times I have solid red and green LED's on the receiver which i believe means the firmware between the RX and TX is incompatible. I hope I have explained this so that you can understand it. keep up the good work your channel helps me alot!!!
    Bootloader ver 2.2.0 Opentx 2.2.0

  • @jimmac
    @jimmac 6 років тому

    How does one update the bootloader when OpenTX is stuck booting on the splash screen?

  • @billy4221
    @billy4221 7 років тому

    Hi Joshua, I have an older Taranis (non plus model), can I still upgrade to the v2.0 FW, the main problem is the radio does not enter bootloader mode with the trims, any ideas? Thanks

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  7 років тому

      No clue why it wouldn't enter bootloader with the trims. I don't see why you couldn't upgrade though. You may need to upgrade using the DFU method. You plug in the USB with the radio powered down. You might need to use Zadig to intsall the winusb driver though. I've never personally done it that way.

  • @rondefly
    @rondefly 7 років тому

    Hi Joshua, I am trying to upgrade from 2.0.9, told I have to go to 2.1.9 first, followed your directions I think and every time it tells me it is not compatable with the version on the radio. Could you steer me in the correct direction please?

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  7 років тому

      I think it is just warning you that your models may not convert correctly. So as long as you have the 2.0.9 radio backed up safely, I would proceed. But I don't know for sure as I have never experienced that error.

  • @niklazz7037
    @niklazz7037 6 років тому

    is there a reason to actually update the bootloader, I mean does it bring new "have to have" features or better efficiency on the system? Just asking as I was wondering if it was worth it...

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  6 років тому +1

      Yes you should update it just so they're all on the same version. They all rely on each other.

    • @niklazz7037
      @niklazz7037 6 років тому

      @@JoshuaBardwell thanks, sounds good!

  • @lucbisschops
    @lucbisschops 5 років тому

    He Joshua, nice one. Can i do this with my horus x10s on opentx 2.2.3 aswell?

  • @MichaCieplik
    @MichaCieplik 7 років тому

    any idea for my issue Taranis Q X7?
    i have upgraded firmware from Companion software (profile set corectly for proper radio model). I noticed strange thing (too late for me and radio), after entering bootloader menu, radio skipped bootloader menu into USB connected message. Program seems to work fine, (writing new firmware finished successfuly etc etc) but after disconnecting the USB cable (from windows too), there was still message "USB conne..." on the display and radio stucks. i canoot power that off - after unplugging battery radio didnt powering on :( - bootloader menu didnt work too.
    i tried to do some upgrading in STM32 Bootloader mode (without battery) - no luck - after downloading firmware (STM32 Bootloader mode) there's only 64kb

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  7 років тому

      Can you put the firmware on your SD card and update the bootloader from there?

    • @MichaCieplik
      @MichaCieplik 7 років тому

      it was so crazy - no bootloader at all - i found that problem was broken USB cable - reflashed with Companion in STM32 Bootloader mode (no battery,only USB connection (new one :)) to computer)

  • @salvofpv
    @salvofpv 6 років тому

    I Joshua, how to check if my radio is Eu or Fcc. I flash the xjt Eu whit xjt FCC but I can not tell if the flash was successful or not.

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  6 років тому

      If it binds to an eu radio, then the flash was successful.
      The only way to see the firmware on the receiver is to use the USB flashing tool. But this is pretty cumbersome.

    • @salvofpv
      @salvofpv 6 років тому

      @@JoshuaBardwell thank you Mr Bardwell.

  • @ti2phol
    @ti2phol 5 років тому

    Joshua, I can't put may QX7 on bootloader mode, when I do the 3 switches, it gives me a blank screen, can you help me with this?

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  5 років тому

      I'm not sure exactly why it's doing that, but I would try flashing it using the DFU mode method.
      Plug in USB with power off.
      Download and run impulseRC driver fixer. It will find the "flight controller" (the Taranis) and fix the driver.
      Download OpenTX Companion and use it to flash the firmware to the radio. It will update the bootloader and the firmware together.

    • @ti2phol
      @ti2phol 5 років тому

      I’ve given up... done everything but still not working. I’ll just use it, without the ability to update anything. Hehehehe. Thanks anyways...

  • @bayusaputra6600
    @bayusaputra6600 4 роки тому

    My x9d plus error 😞 , (script syntax error, wizard. Lua: 72
    Attempt to call field 'lock' (a Nil value) . This is what ia written on the screen, when making a new model. Please how to fix it

  • @admargodoy
    @admargodoy 6 років тому

    Nice tuto and finaly my 9X bootloader was updated to 2.2, but.... on inicialization screen apears "version not safe to fly(???)"... wh?

  • @IgorOV
    @IgorOV 7 років тому

    Just one question.... my taranis uses 7.2v battery and during your video could notice your battery icon says 11.4v at 3min:15sec .... why do you use stronger battery?

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  7 років тому

      3S LiPo gives much longer battery life than 2S NiMh. But you can't charge through the external plug any more :-(

    • @IgorOV
      @IgorOV 7 років тому

      Great to know.... well.. if I decide to use 3S LiPo, just plug it in? however to recharge, unplug it and use the same LiPo charger? Do I need to make any mod in the Taranis? Do I get better signal or range with that?

  • @caseydimmitt2449
    @caseydimmitt2449 5 років тому

    trying to do this... when I hold enter on the .bin file name it gives me 3 options only: Copy, Rename and Delete. HELP!

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  5 років тому

      Please look up my video "FrSky xlite opentx" and follow the steps in that video. It shows an alternate way to flash 5hat may work for you.

    • @caseydimmitt2449
      @caseydimmitt2449 5 років тому

      @@JoshuaBardwell ok. I ok. watched it and it didnt cover updating the boot loader.
      Btw, thanks for all your work!
      More info... I was able to update the x9d+ firmware to 2.2.3 and updated all sd card content including adding firmware to the firmware folder.

  • @johndaniels3889
    @johndaniels3889 7 років тому

    I take it bootloader is updating the inbuilt XJT module , can i also use this way to update my external XJT
    module thanks for brilliant tutorials

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  7 років тому

      This is not updating the module. The bootloader and etc is something different.

    • @johndaniels3889
      @johndaniels3889 7 років тому

      Joshua Bardwell sorry my bad ,do you have a video on updating the internal module XJT

  • @chrislavers7726
    @chrislavers7726 4 роки тому

    Hey Man I was wondering if you could help me, I think I flashed the wrong firmware to my X9D+. As a result the radio seems to be bricked, it won't turn on nor will it enter DFU/bootloader mode, my computer doesn't even recognise when its plugged in anymore. I have downloaded the correct firmware and flashed it using the companion nut the problem has not gone away. Please can you help, I love this transmitter and can't afford a new one. Hopefully you can help me learn something today :'(

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  4 роки тому

      It should always enter DFU mode when you plug in USB with power off. Flashing firmware should not be able to break that.
      ua-cam.com/video/0RvQFaq-Pg8/v-deo.html&ab_channel=JoshuaBardwell
      The solution is to download the right firmware and flash it to the radio using that method.

  • @HayBeseret
    @HayBeseret 7 років тому

    Thanks JB. FYI - what is the added value of upgrading the boot loader ?

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  7 років тому +1

      I'm not convinced there is a big advantage. But small things change like the folder is now named FIRMWARE instead of FIRMWARES, and the old bootloader won't recognize the new folder name.

  • @brianwendel2528
    @brianwendel2528 7 років тому

    Hi Joshua. Question, I have Taranis x9d plus version 2.2.0 verified after watching your video. On wizard setup the helicopter pic/option is gone. How do I get it back? Thanks for your videos and help.

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  7 років тому

      My guess is you selected the "noheli" option when you downloaded the firmware. Un-check that option in the firmware download box in Companion.

  • @DavidOwensuk
    @DavidOwensuk 7 років тому

    Hi Joshua - Great video - now running 2.2.0 PIDs & PWR via the TX is just the business - However I've been unable to upgrade RX software on XM+ current FCC needs to EU-LBT:-/ process Menu, page, firmware, then I selected new version of FW, selected the option flash external device - then I get the error message "Firmware update error, version request failed [EXIT]". do you have any ideas what it might be?

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  7 років тому +1

      I'm sorry, I don't know the answer. I've actually never updated my firmware on a receiver this way.

    • @DavidOwensuk
      @DavidOwensuk 7 років тому

      No Problem - thank you for taking the time to reply - If you don't mind me asking what method do you use? USB to SBUS?

  • @wildblue2u
    @wildblue2u 7 років тому

    Joshua, Thanks for this video, but I need your help. I followed your instructions to update the bootloader, but when I go back to bootloader (powering on with trim buttons in) the screen goes blank and there is a loud buzzing/vibration. The Taranis seems to power on normally, just change get to boot loader screen. When I connect to computer while in the blank screen and vibrating the computer is able to recognize both the sd card and Taranis. I pulled the battery out a couple of times with no change. Please advise.

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  7 років тому

      Uhhhhhhh I dunno. I guess I would re-flash the bootloader. Make sure you have the correct radio type selected before you flash.

    • @wildblue2u
      @wildblue2u 7 років тому

      That was what I thought. How could I reflash with old bootloader? I read somewhere that the new version of Bootloader dosn't work. I also watched your video "Betaflight Taranis Lua Script HOW TO | Part 1 | Install Firmware" and how you replace the SD card content, would that work? Love your channel.

    • @wildblue2u
      @wildblue2u 7 років тому

      I figured it out, am an idiot.

  • @silinalexandr
    @silinalexandr 4 роки тому

    after I did it, bootloader on qx7 don't start at all :(

  • @motmot2377
    @motmot2377 7 років тому

    I'm also updating from 2.1.6 and followed along. I see the same bin file but then when I go to update the bootloader, all I see is copy, rename, delete. What did I do wrong?

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  7 років тому

      I'm sorry, but I don't know. If it didn't work like I showed it here, I don't have a lot to add.

  • @garycragg1
    @garycragg1 6 років тому

    Hello Joshua , im hoping you can help me .. ok im currently using firmware 2.2.0 .. im trying to update and use 2.2.1 so i can use lua scripts.. i have watched your awesome videos describing how to do this.. but when i write to radio it gives me this error message .. NEW FIRMWARE IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE ONE CURRENTLY INSTALLED?? Do i need to update the bootloader to 2.2.1 first? i did notice that you didnt.. i have QX7S radio .

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  6 років тому

      I think it's fine to ignore this. There is a setting in OpenTX Companion that you can check to turn off this warning. I'm sorry I don't remember exactly where it is though.

    • @garycragg1
      @garycragg1 6 років тому

      Thanks i have found someone says to uncheck the check for hardware compatibility box ... i cant find that in settings on open tx ??

    • @garycragg1
      @garycragg1 6 років тому

      plus you cant just ignore it ... it wont let you do it .. i have searched for hours to find an answer to this problem cant find where to uncheck the box so am now giving up on LUA scripts its doing my head in ..

    • @garycragg1
      @garycragg1 6 років тому

      i gave it one more try and found the box to uncheck ..awesome now to get lua scripts working .. thanks Joshua

  • @CF_Joel
    @CF_Joel 4 роки тому

    My firmware downloader does not produce that ...en.bin file. I only have the ...en-2.3.11-otx.bin file. How do I get the other file?

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  4 роки тому +1

      I'm not sure what you're asking. The file that Companion downloads is the one you want to flash.

    • @CF_Joel
      @CF_Joel 4 роки тому

      @@JoshuaBardwell Ok. Thanks. I see the file in the video doesn’t have the version number on the end of it. My file does have the version number. I’m still waiting for my SDHC card so I’m unable to actually try it. I’m a newb at OpenTX.

    • @CF_Joel
      @CF_Joel 4 роки тому

      @@JoshuaBardwell I did it! Thanks!

  • @BelmontFPV
    @BelmontFPV 7 років тому

    Not working for me. I DLed OpenTXT companion 2.2.0 via the link below. When I try to download the lastest firmware it's not the same file your video shows and it gives me an error message - "Invalid Language". Can you please try this on another computer? I think something has changed as I cannot download the firmware I keep getting "Invalid Language" and it's clearly not the same file you are using, there is nothing in the title of the file name with LUA. Help??

    • @BelmontFPV
      @BelmontFPV 7 років тому

      Fixed it, looks like this is a know bug.

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  7 років тому

      It's in the release notes.

  • @Jronesfpv
    @Jronesfpv 3 роки тому

    im trying to do this for someone who has an ancient taranis and there isnt even a bootloader.. it has 1.1 firmware. i cannot find an old companion to updateee HALP JOSH

  • @ashishmodasia4640
    @ashishmodasia4640 6 років тому

    I followed the same steps in the video and it was working fine with bootloader 2.16 but now after doing the same as in video... after installing new bootloader I restarted my Taranis and it is not booting up at all. I tried powering with different batteries, removing the internal battery waiting for few mins, removing SD , replacing SD but nothing works, It just refuses to boot up at all. No blue screen nothing... please help

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  6 років тому

      You might have flashed the wrong firmware. Look up my recent video showing how to flash the xlite with opentx companion. Use that method.

  • @carlosfpv
    @carlosfpv 7 років тому +1

    So i updated the bootloader. What did that really do? How about updating the firmware in Rx like the XRS? Does anyone update this? why should I update the Rx firmware? Josh any input?

  • @shotfpv5837
    @shotfpv5837 5 років тому

    I upgraded to Opentx companion 2.2.3 successfully however, I can't update the bootloader! 🤔

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  5 років тому +1

      Another method is to flash the firmware by plugging in the radio with power off, using the PC companion app. This updates the bootloader and the firmware at the same time. Check my video about updating the xlite to see how.

  •  5 років тому

    silly question... but why would you need to update your bootloader?

  • @5iveflyer
    @5iveflyer 7 років тому

    My companion always says "Unable to check for Updates", so I cant get the new firmware on my Taranis. People online have said to make sure "nightly builds" are enabled in the settings menu, but that's not even an option in my 2.2 companion. Help please.

    • @5iveflyer
      @5iveflyer 7 років тому

      For some reason, 2.2.1 companion eventually worked and let me flash my Taranis, so I might've been using the wrong application on my computer. I also attempted to delete my old 2.1.9 configurator, and it seemed to work on 2.2.1 config after that, but still not 2.2.0. I have no idea why this happened and even though everything seems to be working I'd still love some explanation

  • @brisketbaron
    @brisketbaron 7 років тому

    No Taranis stuff on luarocks.. Is there a repo somewhere that has Taranis stuff? Curious to see what lower level resources could be accessed other then just the opentx api.
    As for script ideas; I think a virtual keyboard that could be navigated via one of the gimbals would be cool. Anybody seen a project like that?

  • @michaelmarshall3426
    @michaelmarshall3426 7 років тому

    I don't get it. I have 2.1.6 on my tarains x9d plus and the only up date for me is 2.1.9. There is no 2.2.0 for mine?

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  7 років тому

      You need to download the 2.2 version of Companion.

  • @JonasHummelstrand
    @JonasHummelstrand 7 років тому

    After updating FW to OpenTX 2.2.0 on my Taranis X9D Plus, I couldn't get either Windows 10 or macOS to recognize the Taranis as a joystick, it only showed up as a mass storage disk everytime I plugged it in. Turns out the problem was solved once I uploaded the bootloader to 2.2.0 as well. Spent hours searching and trying things before I solved it. Hope this helps someone in the future...

  • @Eduardoramundo
    @Eduardoramundo 7 років тому

    Thanks Joshua

  • @3000gtwelder
    @3000gtwelder 7 років тому

    When I try to download the firmware in open TX it says error invalid language ?

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  7 років тому

      +3000gtwelder read the release notes on the download page. That exact error message is discussed.

  • @corderbo
    @corderbo 6 років тому

    Well heck. This turned out badly. I followed the video presentation to the letter, using the pause button often so I could keep up. Rebooted and ran the new bootloader and it ran fine but now after I re-booted, when I ran the new Bootloader, all I get is black screens. If I boot without the bootloader, the radio seems to come up normally. Anyone know about this?

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  6 років тому

      What I would suggest is follow the steps in this video.
      ua-cam.com/video/0IlAiMGlUN8/v-deo.html
      Just select X9D instead of X-Lite whenever necessary. The process of flashing using bootloader is less likely to screw up.

  • @thiagocruzy
    @thiagocruzy 7 років тому

    Many thanks in advance. I upgraded from 2.0.9 to 2.2.0.. well it wouldnt let me saying its incompatible. So i thought maybe its the bootloader. I Copied the file onto my sd card (on windows it the name shows up as giberish and the folders are named differently, ie: FIRMWARE is FIRMWARES and there is 3 shortcut folders) i pasted the .bin file and renamed it i applied the firmware in the bootloader watched the progress do its thing. Upon turning the radio on i found that nothing was different and verified this was the case also. Heres the strangest part, when i try to enter bootloader the vibrating motor goes full throttle and i get a blank blue screen. Im thinking maybe i did too big a step from 2.0.9 to 2.2.0. Any advice??

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  7 років тому

      +Thiago Cruz I honestly don't know

    • @thiagocruzy
      @thiagocruzy 7 років тому

      dang, i need to reset everything i would imagine... without the bootloader this might be difficult. SUggestions?

    • @DoctorWhom
      @DoctorWhom 7 років тому

      +Thiago Cruz you could always try the DFU mode to flash the whole thing opentx.gitbooks.io/manual-for-opentx-2-2/companion/flashing.html

  • @superninjazx9r358
    @superninjazx9r358 4 роки тому

    UHHM, I just did this, and now when I try to turn on in bootloader mode, nothing happens,, not even the older bootloader.. Im going crazy

    • @superninjazx9r358
      @superninjazx9r358 4 роки тому

      Well now Idk who to blame bc I'm new to Frsky, Brand New out the box Qx7, trim doesnt work ffs.. :(

  • @johnholland3476
    @johnholland3476 2 роки тому

    Mine loads upside down ! Cant figure it out any tips plz

  • @kitesurfjerry
    @kitesurfjerry 7 років тому +1

    Did you fixed the sound problem?

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  7 років тому +1

      Install the 2.2 version of the Amber sound pack, linked in the video description.

  • @jasonram9325
    @jasonram9325 7 років тому

    Hey sorry everyone but I was hoping someone could help me out. I bought a TS5823L VTX and I flew it once with bad video reception and when I got it home I hooked up the smoke stopper and it immediately when off. I then ordered a new one thinking something was wrong. got the new one today and it's still doing it. the antenna was hooked up when I tried this and I have flown it LOS while waiting for the new vtx and it flew great. I don't think I'm burning anything out but I'd like a 2nd opinion before just putting it in and flying with the new vtx despite the smoke stopper going off.

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  7 років тому +1

      The smoke stopper goes off when you draw enough current to light the bulb. If you bought a low-wattage bulb, even the baseline current from the copter will light the bulb. You must use a bulb in the range of about 25 watts, and even then, the bulb can start to light if you have a big video transmitter.