A short intro into OpenTX.
Introduction
I’m a heli pilot since many years - my skills are enough for flying around and do some simple manouvers like turns and loops. I started with an Spektrum DX7 radio. Then many started to use telemetry - no chance with my DX7 so I switched to Futaba TG14s - a nice radio and I was quite happy with it. Finally I wanted to have a high end radio so I bought a Jeti DS14 - really nice piece of hardware. But unfortnuatly this radio was too big for me and I crashed three models.
Due I also like to do FPV I was aware that there is an alternative eco system is available: Cheap radio’s based on OpenTX. I like Open Source projects and then I came across an announcment from Radiomaster that they will release the TX16s - as soon as I heard of that (april 2020) I did a pre-order. Finally on 8th of july 2020 the package arrived….
…and I had a lot of question marks: What I have to do it with it now? Where to start? What has to be done first? I checked available information in the internet - you will find many interesting information. But if you are beginner like me in the OpenTX environment you will get lost soon.
With this documents I will help others to have a smoother start into OpenTX. Feedback is welcome!
Where to start?
The following list gives you tasks what you should do:
- Create a backup of your radio
- Initial settings
- Your first model setup
- Setting up model timer
- Setting up flight modes
More detailed information
- Installing useful tools for your OpenTX based radio
- Updating your radio (incl. your internal 4-in-1 module)
- Setting up FrSky XSR-Sim Stick
Useful Links
| URL | Description |
|---|---|
| https://www.open-tx.org/ | Main page of the OpenTX project. Here you will find new firmware and tools |