NEW TARANIS PLUS OWNERS READ:

(Added April 2016)

In the time since this thread and many others were initiated the method of connecting the FrSky Radios had been vastly improved. While the old method still works - it causes considerable confusion and really was a cluster from the get go. If your Tarnis bootloader is version 2.0.16 or later you can ignore all references to needing Zadig and connecting the Transmitter turned OFF.

Once a radio has Version 2.0 or beyond you connect using "The Bootloader". To put the radio into Bootloader mode you do the following.

1. With the radio OFF press together the two horizontal trim switches such that the right switch is pressed left and the left switch is pressed right.

2. While holding the trim switches in this position turn the radio on and then release the trim switches. - You are now in Bootloader mode.

3. Connect the Radio to the computer with a USB cable.

4. Two drives will mount - One is called "TARANIS" - Stay out of this one. The other will have no name but will include a series of folders including, BMP, EPROMS,FIRMWARES,LOGS, MODELS, SCRIPTS, and SOUNDS. This is the microSD card in the Taranis.

5. Use OpenTX Companion to make any changes to your EEPE (file with all radio settings you set).
"Beware. Using Companion to write new Models and Settings to the radio will overwrite the calibration settings. To avoid this, it is good practice to download the Models and Settings from the radio, edit them and then write them back to the radio. You can have two sets of these open in Companion at the same time and copy and paste between them. You should make dated copies of these changes on your PC."

6. VERY IMPORTANT - Don't disconnect the radio from the USB without first using the safe disconnect for both the TARANIS drive and the Drive for the microSD in the Taranis. (Disconnection without doing "safe" disconnect will corrupt the directory which doesn't show up immediately, but may ruin the microSD card. Most often first symptoms of a corrupted directors are sounds behaving badly). Images @ https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...postcount=2686

7. You MUST setup Companion to download the correct version of firmware BEFORE DOWNLOADING the firmware or you'll be freaked out when you try to start up your transmitter after updating to the new firmware. (relax it can be fixed). See the attachment below.

Update to my update (April 24, 2016)
New Quick Start Guide is now available for download @ http://open-txu.org/home/v2-1-resour...k-start-guide/
It's currently available in English, French, and Finnish.

End of April 2016 Update

OpenTX 2.0.19 is now available HERE

You may want to take a look at the major update 2.1.8 available from http://www.open-tx.org/2016/04/14/opentx-2.1.8
If you upgrade to 2.1 you want to look carefully at the first post in this thread: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...79&postcount=1

Just a note about version 2.1 and beyond. This is a MAJOR revision from 2.0.x and there are some major improvements, especially in the telemetry area. Version 2.1 uses a different version of Companion than 2.0 however both may be present on the computer at the same time. Another significant change when upgrading to 2.1.x is that the SYSTEM SOUNDS have a different numbering scheme. You can download the 2.1 sound pack from within Companion 2.1 Attached is a list of the changes from the Amber sounds to the sounds in 2.1.x. Alternate new sounds more closely matching the Amber pack are available @ https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=34419536.

This thread is for the purpose of discussing the use of OpenTx 2.x on the FrSky Taranis. This thread is only for asking and answering questions about FrSky Taranis with OpenTX 2.0 (or beyond) or for posting neat ideas you have with the use of OpenTx 2.0 or 2.1.

• It's not for hardware issues or mods - except as they pertain to the Firmware OpenTX 2.0 (and beyond).
• It's not for comparing with other brands.
• It's not for users who don't want to update their software to the most recent stable version.

Let's be civil and have a great time learning about this revolutionary Firmware. Especially good explanatory posts or ideas will be included in the second post below. Users who go to great lengths to help others will be recognized in the Hall of Fame.

NOW OPEN - OpenTX Univeristy (the term University is tongue in cheek)
OpenTX University is a site built by OpenTx users who want to help share their knowledge. Please check out this exciting resource - and if you've got the chops perhaps you can contribute as well. Welcome to "A Brave New World"



So where do you post hardware or hack questions or ideas or have general Taranis/OpenTx conversation? Check out these threads:

• FrSky Taranis - 16 Channels, Full Telemetry, RSSI (the Mega-Thread where most anything Taranis is discussed)
• FrSky Taranis hardware hacks
• FRSKY Taranis "How to" Thread Great place to ask general questions or ideas
• FrSky Taranis Video Directory Not a discussion thread - but videos with summaries
• FrSky Taranis - Owners thread
• Poll Age of Taranis Users Stop by and take the Poll. See if you're in "the majority".
• [URL="http://www.reddit.com/r/Taranisaurs"]Reddit link of key Taranis posts
• R/C Settings: OpenTX and LUA template Library
• FrSky Taranis, Taranis Plus, Taranis E - OpenTX 2.1.X
• New to Taranis? a collection of URLs to help you get started (OpenRC Forums - where the big boys play)

Watch Here http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...rjFxMuIpMOJif0


Show the Developers some ♥♥♥Love HERE♥♥♥. These dudes built this awesome software on their own time when they could have been doing a zillion other things - but they were making our radio even better.

If you'll be setting up models in the transmitter rather than using CompanionTX then the Transmitter Script wizard may exciting to you. See http://www.open-tx.org/2014/06/02/lua-wizard/


GET AN ALTERNATE SD CARD IMAGE HERE (only for OpenTX 2.0.x -- 2.1 uses a different set of sounds
My version of the MicroSD card image is available HERE (updated 9/22/14 - now has LUA folders set for 2.0.12 and later) (let me know if link breaks)
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...nisMicroSD.zip

Please feel free to PM me to submit posts you think should be included here

• List of new Features in 2.0
• Bertrand's statement regarding support for Macintosh(as Mac compatible binaries do not yet exist - (6/4/14)
• Use of the EDGE command which replaces Hshort and Hlong
• Setting CompanionTX 2.0 to have multiple Transmitter profiles
• Uploading both Firmware AND Bootloader (especially the bootloader)
• New simplified Failsafe option for X series receivers
• More explanation of the Edge Command
• Using momentary switch (SH) for timers
• Switched incremental display on main screen
• LUA Script to remedy the lack of GPS Heading
• System sounds that are either new to 2.0 or already missing in the Amber sound pack
• Great document for keeping track of switch assignments.
• How to have switches and flight mode sounds set up automatically w/out setting up in Custom Functions.
• Trigger for Max launch height on DLG
• Channels highlighting in mixers
• Timer Operation Explantion(Timer 1 and Timer 2)
• Explanation of the use and limitations of the Slow function
• Using a physical switch as a flight marker in logs
• Upgrade Companion 9X 1.52/Taranis(Open TX) r2940 To Open TX 2.0
  -redacted- (Passe' link)
• Sticky Throttle - properly called "Latching Switch" implementation for Quads
• Using the flight notes and "checklist"
• Saving CF slots for threshold sounds
• Directory Structure for LUA Scripts
• Setting up and using the 6 position Switch
• Setting OpenTX Companion to run in Administrator mode continually
• Explanation how to set up LUA script
• Inputs vs. Mixer - [1]AIL is totally different from AIL
• Choosing Telemetry Type - Type D or S.Port?
• Do not use Instant Trim in OpenTx v2.0.5. (Download a more current version)
• Notes on creation of model icons and splash screens
• Avoiding no valid input.(discussion follows for many posts)
• Great example of the importance of telemetry logs and what they show.
• Radio to check the LiPo voltage to determine if telemetry should be reset in case of persistent voltage use
• OpenTX users mailing list
• Correct Method to Disconnect Taranis when connected to windows computer.
• Neat little setup to have the Taranis play the current time on every quarter hour.
  
• Templates from Pre-2.0 OpenTX and instructions to use them as templates in Taranis.
• The difference between "[I]Ail" and "Ail"
• Taranis 6 Position Switch / Pot Bracket to Replace Slider(s) with either one (Pair)
• How to change the splash screen
• Use of Sticky function for simple Toggle on H switch
• FrSky Apparel
• Link to post on Setting up buddy Box/trainer
• Using the power of the Taranis for returning buddy box control to the instructor
• Links for making wireless buddy box/trainer connection
• "Correct" way for Setting up Rates and Expo - also simple mixing
• Setting up Flaperons and Mixing in 2.0
• Updating bootloader - revisited
• Setting Subtrims - the abridged edition
• EEPE attached with example of setting Triple rates and expo on a 4 channel model
• Using Switch to advance the sound being played (Pattern or IMAC Sequences)
• Haptic Pulse Patterns Defined
• "Mistake-Proof throttle safe at startup"
• Summary of Post #1-750 July-13-2014
• Summary of Post #750-1500 July 20, 2014
• New Thread Summaries through Post #2835
• Summary of posts in this thread through 3932
• Setting Alerts for Lipo Battery Usage
• OpenTX Switch and Logic Function Tutorial
• FrSky Taranis - OpenTX data flow diagrams

LUA Scripts

• DLG Altitude and Flight Time
• 10 min DLG Target Game
• 3rd timer for total flight time
• LUA script to set up a sticky throttle
• Taranis as Large Screen Alarm Clock
• Altimeter left, Vspeed Center, Max/Min height display
• Jumbo Telemetry Display
• Automatic cells detection - automatically set the low voltage alarm thresholds to suit the no of cells used
• sequence caller lua

CLICK HERE to see the Hall of Fame.

Grabbing a seat up front.

So now with 2.0 released the 6 pos switch and heptic should work as intended correct?

Originally Posted by harpo

So now with 2.0 released the 6 pos switch and heptic should work as intended correct?

That remains to be seen. I have not put 2.0 on my Tx with the 6 pos switch yet. It will be interesting to see a report from one who has.

It's important for all who want to upgrade to realize that unless you've been using 1.99 -- the first time you write the 2.0 firmware to the Transmitter you need to do it the same was using Companion and connecting the Tx with it OFF.

Once that's been done to connect the Tx to the computer you will turn on the Tx while pressing the AIL and RUD switches to the center. You can then write firmware from the SD card - or plug in a USB and it will acknowledge the USB card and you'll have the microSD card in one drive, and the EEPROM stored in the No Touchy volume named "TARANIS".

Can you still write firmware to the Taranis using Companiontx after loading version 2 on or do you have to use the bootloader and the sd card.

Originally Posted by bobf

Can you still write firmware to the Taranis using Companiontx after loading version 2 on or do you have to use the bootloader and the sd card.

Both methods work.

Fantastic, all the best for the new thread,

David

EDIT: now V2.0 no issues

What's the point of the USB connected icon when plugging in the USB while the Tx is ON? Can't access anything that I can figure out.

Only way to access the files in Windows Explorer is to power up while holding the trimmer buttons to the center, then plugging in the USB cable. Don't see the point.

Anyway, I did that and got the LUA Wizard TEMPLATES folder installed on the Tx.

Originally Posted by Barry2020

What's the point of the USB connected icon when plugging in the USB while the Tx is ON? Can't access anything that I can figure out.

Only way to access the files in Windows Explorer is to power up while holding the trimmer buttons to the center, then plugging in the USB cable. Don't see the point.

Good question. Would be best to address this directly to the developers who haunt this thread. http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=5163 They are already planning 2.1 so might as well get it on the list.

Originally Posted by Barry2020

What's the point of the USB connected icon when plugging in the USB while the Tx is ON? Can't access anything that I can figure out.

Only way to access the files in Windows Explorer is to power up while holding the trimmer buttons to the center, then plugging in the USB cable. Don't see the point.

That is Joystick mode.

Is there a Companion9x Un-installer? Or do I just delete all those files from the Program Files Folder?

Originally Posted by dinamich

That is Joystick mode.

Thanks. If it had looked like a joystick it would have been more obvious.

Originally Posted by Barry2020

Is there a Companion9x Un-installer? Or do I just delete all those files from the Program Files Folder?

There is an uninstall program in C:/Program Files (x86)/companion9x


It's likely that CompanionTx has it's configuration set to: C:/Program Files (x86)/companion9x/dfu-util.exe
(Mine did)

If the Companion9x folder is deleted uou'll need to change the companionTX configuration to C:/Program Files (x86)/OpenTX/dfu-util.exe