EdgeTX 2.9.0-RC1 • Big Graphics and Customization Updates

In this video, we'll take a look at the recently released EdgeTX 2.9 Release Candidate 1 and compare it to EdgeTX 2.8.x to see what's changed.
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[@Prevettspecialdesign]

very instrested in the black and white video, dont forget us guy's with zorros and boxers.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Noted. Thanks for the comment.

[@bulufish8208]

Always the number one channel for educational information on edgetx. Thank u for your time and effort to make this hobby fun.

[@RCVideoReviews]

My pleasure! Thank you for the kind comment.

[@willowehrich6207]

Not sure if you truly know how amazing your content is. You're single handedly making these things possible for those of us that aren't very technologically inclined. Thank you!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad to help. Thank you for the nice comment.

[@TheZachCrouch]

For what it’s worth, he’s still helpful for those of us who are technically inclined but overwhelmed by other things and just need a quick how to as well. Big fan of @RCVideoReviews

[@williamcox3852]

Nice presentation John. The EdgeTX guys are great on getting things done. Each version improves and makes it easier for us rookies to use all the benefits. Keep up the good work.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for the kind comment Bill. Have fun with 2.9!

[@eartag794]

Thank you for your interest and energy to keep us informed!

[@RCVideoReviews]

You bet! Thanks for the kind words.

[@jamesmason7124]

Really looking forward to watching the black and white version for the Radiomaster Boxer, I also plan on doing the OLED conversion

[@geoffh7206]

Really great summary of new features John. I love the way you compare the differences from 2.8 so clearly. That “Mute if no sound” appears to be a squelch function to stop electrical noise coming through the speakers when no sound is being played. Issue #3669? Strange why they have made it switchable. Congrats to the devs who continue to do such great work.

[@ulfhedlund5861]

Great video, thanks. I think a video for B/W radios would also be useful. There are quite a few new radios that do not have color screens.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Noted. Thanks for the comment.

[@Jay-zc7iq]

Nice 👍 will have a look At this 🙏appreciated sir

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thank you. Hope you're feeling better.

[@Jay-zc7iq]

@@RCVideoReviews very slight improvement thanks John think it’s gonna be a few months yet , Meanwhile I’ll be tuning in still , gonna try the sim in a few days see how i get on in the meantime brought a 3d printer so that’s kept me busy really enjoying it I’ve printed folding antennas, huge pilots fc holders , boy whilst stuck on the couch You can’t half order a lot of stuff ! 😂 ,

[@mr_batch]

Thanks for showing us these changes!

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're very welcome.

[@mrskyrydr]

Absolutely love it! GREAT JOB GUYS!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Agreed. They've done a wonderful job.

[@keithschevling66]

Big fan of @RCVideoReviews as well TheZachCrouch. Back working on my TX16S updating to 2.9.1, with John's videos I'm successful EVERY Time!

[@MatCron]

Very nice and complete review of new firmware. Good job!!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thank you! And thanks for the comment.

[@dvsfpv8957]

great review, i own the Boxer and would love to see the B\W review. TY

[@RCVideoReviews]

Ok, noted. Thanks.

[@Retset]

They have done an epic job. I can't wait till full release. Thanks for the run through.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome.

[@beenflying1]

Thanks for this, John. Couldn't wait any longer, so installed the RC1 version. All good so far. Enabled the heli tab for one flybar heli that I still have and hadn't programmed in yet. It was fun working out how the flybar heli is setup.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome. Be on alert as this is still a release candidate...

[@davedave6565]

Thank you for your guidance.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad to help, thanks for watching.

[@b.w.oostdam8875]

Very very nice !! Will go to 2.9 when released ! Thank you !

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're very welcome. Thanks for the kind comment.

[@webreakforsquirrel4201]

Love the fact that I just spent 20 freaking hours putting 2.8 Flying Dutchman on my QX7 2 days ago to run ELRS.

[@ignasanchezl]

Edge TX seems to be becoming more functional than most smartphone browsers.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Right? Our EdgeTX development team are just an amazing group of people. Love them.

[@glenncain]

"If you have noise or buzzing when using high RF power outputs and no audio is playing, there is now a mute option for most radios - see #3703, #3710" is probably what you are looking for, for the mute option i'm guessing

[@HallOdisea]

Great. Thanks.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome!

[@4321nibor]

Awesome video!! Thanks!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thank you! And thanks for hitting the tip jar.

[@lightbulbjim]

I'm guessing "circular cutout" is a virtual cyclic ring, mainly of interest to heli pilots. It used to be used on flybarred helis to allow full cyclic travel without binding in the corners.

[@LaurentMontron]

Thanks for your video, I will wait for the full release

[@RCVideoReviews]

Probably a good idea.

[@ssrattus]

Best EdgeTX resource!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thank you for the kind comment.

[@L.And.J.For.All.]

Please do cover the joystick setup. I just upgraded from 2.5 to 2.8 instead of 2.9 because I read that the Joystick HID mode stopped working for some after updating to 2.9. I use my radio for MS flight sim and I've gotten quite used to my controls. 10/10 on the overview very thorough.

[@leebogseth9500]

FYI to anyone upgrading from OpenTX. The upgrade messed up my telemetry, I had to go to the Telemetry tab and delete all, then, discover new sensors. I don't know if it got messed up in the openTX to Edge 2.8 or Edge 2.8 to 2.9 but it is easy to rectify, if you know what to do. Also make a note of any Telemetry you have in you top bar of your widgets. Like RSSI or BATT or CELLS. You will have to reprogram them, and they still might not work until you delete all telemetry and discover them again.

[@JonoRob]

thank you

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome

[@w1llyFPV]

Hello, What about Radiomaster Boxer? Will it be game changer for us as well or it will be small improvements here and there?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Funny you ask: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXy0lqKefLKHgs0

[@h2o40fpv]

Great video i guess im going to update my radio. 😂lol😊

[@RCVideoReviews]

Remember: This is a release candidate...not final. Keep that in mind.

[@robertv1273]

How about more spaces for names flight modes ect.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You can make a feature request here: github.com/EdgeTX/edgetx/issues/new/choose

[@rcrotorfreak]

Nice cover on the development of this new firmware. Question how many rc will there be when will it be released? Ty love you're video!!!!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Number of RC depends on what they find. Once they put a release candidate out they're kind of counting on people to load it, find issues, and report back. Fewer issues = fewer RCs. More issues = more RCs. So it kind of depends on what people report.

[@banzaiib]

Great video. I kind of preferred the more data dense screens, but they are much easier to touch, now on the tx16s. I'm used to fat fingering everything, like this message I'm typing with my stupidly large thumbs on this tiny pixel 5

[@RCVideoReviews]

2.9 layout is really nice for touch. I guess it's a give take situation...

[@Dashone93]

My sliders don’t work on inav for a servo pan servo.

[@yellowcolorado25]

Thank you for the explanation. Do you happen to have a video explaining inputs, mixer, and output by any chance?

[@RCVideoReviews]

I can't tell if you're yanking my chain or not.

[@uesbh]

Sorry if this question doesn’t relate to the subject of this video but I’m trying to find out what size pictures need to be to put them on the SD Card.I am having a real hard time figuring this out. Thanks in advance.

[@RCVideoReviews]

192x120: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3bQpICAl812nKc

[@user-wm8do5ld5u]

Hello Mr. RC Video Reviews, I have the following problem. After updating to INAV 7 and updating my Radiomaster TX16S, I no longer have an MSP connection. The same is with a Speedy Bee 405 Wing and a Matek F405 TE. Hope you can give me some good advice. Many thanks Didi

[@alantoseland6629]

Hi John, out of interest have they added the ability to scroll up as well as down. Say if you are trying to select a track in special functions, as this can be a pain if you are looking for something that begins with "Z"

[@RCVideoReviews]

I don’t think so. You should make a feature request on GitHub for that. I agree-it’s needed.

[@alantoseland6629]

@RCVideoReviews OK, I will John!

[@jakeclauson9863]

I hope they release a radio with a better screen soon. Something like a phone screen

[@RCVideoReviews]

Yeah! That would be sweet.

[@umbrela_Corp]

I really need help, I am trying to setup 3d throttle on inav quads or even ardupilot, I sincerely ask you John to do such one as there seems to be thousands of other people trying to do this also

[@cbfsoar15]

not bad except for the pointer

[@packer34]

Thank you for explaining things so clearly. I upgraded to the latest ver. One question my aileron is now my rudder and rudder my aileron. Did i download something wrong or can this be switched? Thx.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Check your mode option on the system settings menu.

[@simoneason1152]

I use a Jumper T12 Pro and would love a B/W video

[@RCVideoReviews]

Done: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXy0lqKefLKHgs0

[@ndtran9913]

I am still on 2.7. Jumper TPro. Everything works just fine. Not sure if it’s worthy to upgrade ? Thanks.

[@RCVideoReviews]

It should be a relatively seamless upgrade, but really, you're the only person who can make that decision. Keep in mind, this is still a Release Candidate, so not final.

[@terminsane]

Why isnt there a bin/yaml conversion script for the LUA folder? That would help some people

[@RCVideoReviews]

Maybe you could write one?

[@sullytrny]

Jumper t18 make Hissing sound rc1 and rc2, 2.8.5 is fine

[@JasonUberig]

Thanks for your videos... very informative. Here's a question I've yet to find an answer to. When I migrated (recently) from OpenTx on a Jumper T16 to EdgeTx on a Radiomaster TX16S MkII I could get the yaml files converted for the models, but the Widget / screens for each model did not port over and I had to resetup every model's screen/widgets. I tried landing on EdgeTx v2.7 and also v2.9 following the steps in your other vids. Is there a way that you can think of to port the widgets/screen settings for each model to the new radio/firmware? Thanks in advance.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Widgets have never survived migration from OTX to ETX from day one. You have to re-do them.

[@JasonUberig]

@@RCVideoReviews Thanks for that. Appreciate your quick reply.

[@andreasstallkamp819]

An exellent video. But let me ask a question: There is a buton for heli again - you cut it out during the video. Do 2.9. have the buton for heli agin or did you use a compiled firmware for having? Do you have software for heli on edgetx. My problem is I just updated on 2.8. and no heli can be used. Please can you help me - I am so happy with edge and don`t want to downgrade to Opentx1 Thanks for your answer. Andreas

[@RCVideoReviews]

2.9 uses "enabled features" which includes the ability to turn the heli tab on and off in global or model settings.

[@andreasstallkamp819]

@@RCVideoReviews is there a place where I can download 2.9

[@RCVideoReviews]

Did you check the description? You can also google: EdgeTX 2.9 download. It's the 2nd link down.

[@andrewjamez]

Hi there, is there a road map to 3.0? I'm on old opentx and crossfire. I'm keen to jump to 2.4 elrs and edgetx but wonder if its better to wait until 3.0 so I won't have to undergo major updates...thanks

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're already going to have to take some extra steps going from OTX to ETX as of 2.9. Here's the roadmap: edgetx.org/assets/roadmap.png?raw=true

[@johnnyo3947]

No changes in Boxer?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Just posted the video for that kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXy0lqKefLKHgs0

[@NIRAJPATELV]

RSSI MISSING ??

[@Bidyoworks]

how come my touchscreen is not working?

[@RCVideoReviews]

You probably flashed the wrong firmware. Make sure it's TX16s, not T16.

[@jaimemartorell3476]

I see in the edgetx github two different milestones or versions: 2.8.5 and 2.9.0 RC1, both of them under development. I an confused. 2.9.0 will include 2.8.5?

[@RCVideoReviews]

2.9RC1is a release candidate. That means no more updates other than fixes. 2.8.5 has some other changes going on. For production use, stick with 2.9.0RC1.

[@franklinmellott2319]

So I've got a x9D+ running OpenTX that has all my models on it. Did I hear you right that I can connect this to EdgeTX companion, load my models, and it'll convert them? Then all I have to do is connect my EdgeTX radio and download the models to it?

[@RCVideoReviews]

I've been off of OpenTX for almost two years, so I haven't confirmed it myself, but yes, that's how it should work. Try it. It can't hurt to give it a try.

[@bosshog2328]

Did I miss where the power off delay was moved to?

[@RCVideoReviews]

It didn't move.

[@bosshog2328]

Thanks!

[@flat-earther]

after I updated RM TX12MKII from EdgeTX 2.8.5 to 2.9.1 the radio makes a static sound all the time when turned on, even when both internal and external RF is disabled, do you know why?

[@RCVideoReviews]

I do not. Does it revert to normal behavior if you flash 2.8.5 again? If so and if this is repeatable, you need to open an issue on the edgetx github.

[@flat-earther]

@@RCVideoReviews thanks for your reply. I flashed it with 2.8.5 and the noise went away. It is repeatable. I'm not familiar with github

[@Arhifisyant]

black and white please.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Noted.

[@allenrugg9954]

So I have 2.7.1 I should be ok to flash straight to 2.9?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Yes.

[@Coyotehello]

Hi John, Can I install edgetx 2.9 on my new RM TX16, right now? I cannot find it on github, I just see 2.8.4??

[@RCVideoReviews]

Gotta click on releases github.com/EdgeTX/edgetx/releases

[@vonSchwartzwolfe]

Is this fully recommended to install in everyone's radio or is this a test update still?

[@RCVideoReviews]

RC1 means "Release Candidate 1" So it is not a final version BUT the developers have stopped implementing new features and expect this to be near the final state. So it's really up to the individual if they're cowboy enough to use it at the field. You can wait for the cowboys to find the issues, and sit tight with 2.8.4, or, you can cowboy up, install it and see if you can help find any bugs/issues. It is 100% up to you. Personally, I wouldn't fly it with my expensive planes. I would fly it with planes that are more durable like my TH Edge or my Crash Test Hobby Grim Reaper. I also usually wait just a few days before flashing to allow the real cowboys to make their initial field reports.

[@vonSchwartzwolfe]

@@RCVideoReviews Thank you that's what I thought. Awesome video as always.

[@axm2689]

Does this bring much to the Boxer?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Enabled functions and a few screen layout updates along with the joystick options.

[@slange455]

Joystick? Is that for drones

[@RCVideoReviews]

For connecting to PC and using with simulators and Companion.

[@nicolasazar96]

Black and white screen

[@RCVideoReviews]

Noted. Thanks.