How-To Convert from OpenTX to EdgeTX MASTER CLASS • 100% Works

[@bstearn1653]

And THAT is exactly why I support your PATREON! Thank you John! Worked the first time!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Happy to help and appreciate your patreon support! :)

[@txflyerken173]

I have no problem supporting via the Patreon, and how do you know I don't support his site already!!

[@raffman4266]

Sir your channel is the most comprehensive and complete opentx and edgetx tutorials in the entire streaming radio control industry.. And thats a fact!!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thank you for the nice comment.

[@heavyjohnny]

I just want to say thank you for this. I am getting back into the hobby after a 10 year break and I just purchased the TX18S. As a former JR jockey making the transition is all all Greek to me. Your walkthroughs make it effortless. Keep up the good work!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad to help and welcome back.

[@RotorRides]

Outstanding video. I tried watching Bardwell and can’t get past how he waffles on before getting to the point. Your lessons are straight to the point, with all the information given with easy links. How it should be.. Great job, great instructions and great camera work.. Top work. Very grateful. Ty

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thank you. Appreciate the kind comment.

[@robcampbell1056]

Thanks!

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome. Thanks for the tip!

[@mickelson8332]

It's taken me a while to do the switch from open TX. Having watched this video and followed it second by second, I wish I had done it before. Spot on mate, fantastic delivery as usual. Mick UK

[@RCVideoReviews]

Great to hear!

[@JustMe-md4go]

there are a lot of other good rc content creaters on youtube but imoh there is only one GREAT creater of rc content and sir that is YOU thank you for all the time and work that you put into your videos and the care you take to get it right even if it means remaking an entire video like this one (i know it takes a lot of work and your time) it not only keeps your content professional but again imo a cut above can not thank you enough and will be supporting your paterion asap. now if only if there was a "John" that made content on every subject on youtube it would be an unstoppable platform:) as far as rc goes though you don't need to change a darn thing i just really wish i would have found this channel way way sooner but that's ok i know of it now and makes life much easier.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Very kind comment. Thank you. :)

[@beefybeef1326]

I totally agree with this comment!

[@jeffro.]

@@beefybeef1326 Yeah,me too even though it was all a single run-on sentence without any form of punctuation it was basically well put and since John already thanked him and put a little heart icon after the comment there is no reason to repeat the whole thing again (or to even "re-Pete" it lol) so I'll just add my ditto here and sign off. Good work, John! Thanks! (Catching my breath here.)

[@beefybeef1326]

@@jeffro. thanks for letting me know that there was no need to comment on the comment left by pete for which John left a heart on ( which indicates that John agreed strongly and liked Petes comment) next time i will not comment if i agree and just "like" the comment by clicking the 👍🏼 button which is located to the left under Petes comment thanks for letting me know Im off to breakfast now have a great day Jeff and thanks to John for his awesome channel and content!

[@phk818]

Wow! This is one of the BEST instructional video's I've ever seen on KZbin. Your video is absolutely AMAZING! My TX16S transmitter upgrade worked perfectly. I would've never been able to upgrade my radio to EdgeTX on my own. Thank you very much.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Wow, thanks! Glad to help.

[@robcampbell1056]

Thanks again for all your hard work. I failed a few times because I did not follow all your steps. Started over and followed everything you did and it works great for me. Thanks.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Great job! Way to stick with it. Once you get the hang of it, it'll get much easier.

[@edmondomazzantini]

Great! Fantastic tutorial, I followed it step by step and now my Jumper t lite V2 is updated to Edge TX. Thanks a lot!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad it helped

[@PropsMcFly]

By far the best step by step EdgeTX conversion video anywhere. Thank you!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Wow, thanks!

[@eg2driver]

Why why why did I not make the switch earlier! Your video is very dense but no bs, thank you for making a clear and concise guide. Worked first time right, THANK YOU!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Awesome! Glad it worked for you.

[@weathervanerc8147]

OK, You have made me believe I can do this. You have made it look very easy, direct and to the point. Hopefully I will have my radio uploaded later this week. Thank You sir.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You can do it!

[@schardtjan]

"...get a teenager to figure it out..." :D brilliant! Thanks for the video, it worked just fine :)

[@RCVideoReviews]

Cheapest advice that will get the job done right :)

[@BillHally]

Hi Mate thanks for this nice Tute I converted Opentx to Edgetx 2.8 today on my Radioking TS18s and it's working great, love the touchscreen it makes my life much easier!! 😁

[@gerryherman7420]

Thanks! Exactly what I needed!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad it helped!

[@tvideo1189]

Wow. Clear and to the point. Lacking in so many KZbin instructional videos but just perfect here. Well done.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thank you.

[@mkolesnik]

Great video. I followed the process successfully with edge 2.9.2. Initial startup messages were slightly different, but maybe that's because i did not overlay the edge sg card onto my otx SD. Basically, it did not auto convert the models. It did, however, convert the radio setting like functions. It also had me calibrate the sticks. I restored models successfully from the otx backup.

[@RCVideoReviews]

They removed bin to yml conversion in 2.9. This video explains it kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIrFgH-CpLtgfaM Anyway, sounds like you got it sorted out with an OTX backup.

[@bobmccarthy9232]

Just finished the conversion. Thank you for making it so clear. Blown away by your content on EdgeTX so Im officially supporting. Its a deal at twice the price! Happy Thanksgiving.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Wow, what a nice comment. Thank you.

[@dandork20]

I followed this guide for upgrading and it worked perfectly. Thank you so much!

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome!

[@williamcox3852]

Nice job John. A very good instructional video to make it easy to switch to EdgeTX. I re-watched the video and you done an excellent job. A little blooper, but heck we are all human. Keep up the good work.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks Bill. Appreciate the understanding.

[@bigbob5603]

Change needed: Due to fact that there are now several sounds (Voices) folders available you need to add one more step. The procedure here will add a folder to the sounds folder that is named en_us_voice name. You need to rename this folder to simply en

[@jaydronezz]

Just received my TX16s max in the post! I will be following this step by step. Thanks for your concise explanation of the process and making it easy to understand for us dummies!! 👍😁

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad to help. Have fun with your new radio.

[@geertwens1975]

Great tutorial! Switched to EdgeTX and really like it! Keep up the good work. Warm greetings from Belgium! 🇧🇪

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for the note.

[@appatula]

EdgeTx for the win. +1 for Graphgear 1000

[@anthonypeate1311]

Thanks for a very well presented set of instructions. I followed your instructions with ease to upgrade from a very old version of Open TX to the latest version of Edge TX 2.8.3.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Awesome! Glad to help.

[@justjonfpv]

I'm a bit late to the Edge TX party but this is just what I needed... really good instructable, worked first time, many thanks.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad it helped!

[@yakacm]

I'm just getting in to the hobby, I bought a Spektrum NX8 radio, just because my 1st heli was a Blade, and because every video I watched, everyone seemed to be using Spektrum gear. I wish I had know about these types of radio with multi protocols on them. When I was looking for which radio to buy I knew it had to be DS2/DSMX, and I did look at the Radiomaster TX16S, but someone I missed that it was multi protocol and could be used with DSMX stuff. Don't get me wrong the NX8 is a nice radio, but I think if I'd know that I could have used the TX16S on my Blade heli, I would have got it. I've ordered a DSMX satellite unit, but I can see my buying a TX16S in the future, the NX8 is quite old tech TBH, like it's not touchscreen and doesn't have USB C, which the TSX16s does.

[@MartFPV]

Thanks bro! It worked 100! Keep up the good work! God bless you

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad I could help.

[@kevalinopicks5555]

Your videos are outstanding. You have a brilliant, clear way of explaining things and i really appreciate the work you put into it. Question if i may....I have been using a Qx7 radio with OpenTX. I now have my new TX16S running EdgeTX. Is it possible to convert my models? They didn't convert when doing the transfer. Thanks

[@RCVideoReviews]

In EdgeTX Companion, setup both radios. Select your Qx7 read models/settings. Save to a file. Switch radio profile to TX16s, open the Qx7 file, and Companion should prompt you for a conversion. Don't expect a perfect conversion though. If you have hardware on the Qx7 not available on the TX16s, the line(s) may be removed.

[@jeanlucvassort6411]

Impressive !!! clear and easy to follow - Thanks regards from France

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome!

[@lowriderfpv8440]

Thanks Mate you made the change a complete success, with your help the file management is making sense and if I make a mistake it is easy to fix, I even watched your new INAV for EDGE Tx video and included the INAV scripts at the same time. Keep up the good work!! Happy Flying!!😃

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad the video helped. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@skrswift]

first class job ...you sir have great skills as a communicator .... thoroughly enjoying my Edge experience thanks to you.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thank you, appreciate the kind words. Glad you're getting along with Edge.

[@brownie6451]

Well I took the plunge. everything worked great even though the firmware I downlaoded was the next revision which made my radio look a little different than yours. Thank you for holding my hand through this I was scared to death and couldn't have done it without you. Only glitch I had was for some reason one of my models just disapeard and I can't seem to get it back even though it shows up in the models file. must of hit a wrong butten. LOL

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad you got it worked out.

[@bertrandassing9197]

Thanks for your help. My TX16S reaches a new level of performance. Greetings from Reunion Island. Merci beaucoup!!! ;-)))

[@RCVideoReviews]

Vous êtes les bienvenus.

[@Nspecthergadget2010]

Nice and clean. i'll be doing a switch. thanks

[@RCVideoReviews]

Great! Welcome to Edge.

[@fredaw61]

If I have OpenTX 2.3.14 on my Radiomaster TX16S will the conversion work, or do I need to upgrade to 2.3.14 first.

[@davidelhami3816]

Great job as always. I finally moved to EdgeTX because of this video. Thank you🙏🏼

[@RCVideoReviews]

Awesome! Have fun.

[@dsarnson]

Nice instructions! The problem with widget non-conversion stops me cold in my tracks. I have 17 models all with custom widgets, and to go through the trouble of re-doing all the widgets would be a burden. If they can figure out how to save the widgets, I would be all-in. Cheers.

[@rockfordmckay]

Thank you for this new video!!!! I was missing the Lua scripts and other important components. You made things easy and seamless.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're very welcome. Glad it helped out.

[@Hobiekanobie]

Great job! This is EVERYTHING you need in 1 video!! And it is super simple

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks Hobie. This should be foolproof.

[@thepilotF]

Thanks, did all the steps as shown and worked well.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad to help.

[@syros218]

Very good instruction on how to switch to Edge tx. I have two sd cards on one open tx and the other edge tx.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for the comment. Glad to help.

[@franksailler8013]

3Thanks!

[@RCVideoReviews]

You got it!

[@donaldhill2076]

Hi Great video and thank you. I did run into a very frustrating problem with the model conversions,. I brought a new MK1 T16S for a friend with OpenTX loaded. Followed the Vid exactly but when I downloaded the models from the Taranis running OpenTX it simply would not find any of the models to convert despite them all being there. After hours a messing around and trying OpenTX Companion and EdgeTX Companion, and a rest, I simply downloaded the Models off OpenTX and saved them as a backup file then as your later video shows using EdgeTX I opened that file. It then asked to convert them and even though this was the second attempt it converted them and all is ok. Just as a matter of interest Ive been running EdgeTX on my T16S and Jumper T16 since the first full stable version with no problems.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Sounds like got it worked out in the end.

[@chrischristianson2657]

Good news it works its a t18 radio and it froze during the my first try. had to unplug them turn on in bootloader mode and try again and presto it worked great., thanks

[@RCVideoReviews]

Good to hear.

[@silat3796]

loud and clear. i watched the entire video. plus you earned my sub.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Great! Welcome to the channel.

[@TRUEFPV]

Thank you for the video! I've been on edge TX for a week and happy i switched over! I did not transfer over all the lua scripts in the process and now wondering if i need to set my tx16s to dfu mode for it to read them? or do i just simply drag over?

[@RCVideoReviews]

You only need dfu or bootloader to flash the firmware. Card contents can be changed by putting the card in the pc as shown in the video or by plugging in to the top port and selecting usb storage mode.

[@russshanks5913]

Super video, can't wait to upgrade to EdgeTx...I HAVE to have my Amber Sound pack...do I just copy them back into the sounds folder after upgrading?

[@lowriderfpv8440]

Hi Russ, I believe that you do not even delete your sounds folder in the clean-up of the SD card when John is doing the SD card clean-up and if you should delete them Yes just copy your Amber sounds file back from your "Saved" SD card content instead of the new SD card sound file. I hope this helps and Happy Flying!

[@upperechelon3456]

Hello John. I followed your instructions in the conversion process and everything worked flawlessy except the touch screen is not working. Its not a game changer but I was wondering if I slighted something. Great instructional video. Thanks Jason

[@RCVideoReviews]

Usually that means you flashed TX16.bin and not TX16S.bin

[@upperechelon3456]

@@RCVideoReviews Thank you.

[@upperechelon3456]

@@RCVideoReviews John. Sorry to disturb you during the game. It says my firmware is edgetx16s-2.7.19a55aff020

[@RCVideoReviews]

Has your touch screen ever worked? What version of firmware did you come from? There is a special/global function that can turn off touch. You might need to check through both to make sure you're not using that function. Otherwise, go to system->hardware->analogs and see if that registers screen touchs. If you don't have a function disabling the screen, and if the analogs screen registers touch, you'll need to open a ticket on the EdgeTX github.

[@upperechelon3456]

@@RCVideoReviews John. I went from OpenTX 2.3.15. I'll follow your instructions to try to trace the issue.

[@davidsebbag1695]

Done great work

[@RCVideoReviews]

Welcome to the club! :)

[@chrischristianson2657]

Followed video as you went along and for some reason when installing the firmware i got 90 percent then it just stopped there... What should i do. Also great videos.

[@manski209]

Great video, awesome detailed explanation. For the sdcard content, which one do i need for a black and white screen RM TX12, Taranis 7 or 9? Thank you for making these kinds of videos.

[@RCVideoReviews]

On the sd card content page an index is provided showing what content goes with what radios: github.com/EdgeTX/edgetx-sdcard The contents of this repository are organised by color type and screen size, with zip archives generated for each color type and screen size. c480x272.zip (480x272 pixel landscape orientation color screen radios) TX16s / TX16s mkII T16 T18 Horus x10s Horus x12s Generally, most color screen radios c480x320.zip (480x320 pixel landscape orientation color screen radios) Flysky PL18 Flysky Paladin EV (PL18EV) c320x480.zip (320x480 pixel portrait orientation color screen radios) Flysky Nirvana NV14 bw128x64.zip (128x64 pixel black and white screen radios) T-Lite / T-Pro TX12 ZORRO QX7 X9 Lite X-Lite bw212x64.zip (212x64 pixel "wide screen" black and white screen radios) X9D X9D Plus X9D Plus 2019

[@manski209]

@@RCVideoReviews WoW John, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Very much appreciated.

[@tanahhuat1757]

Awesome Sir

[@divadonroda5]

Hi can you update this video to the Laters released has change thank for you time and shearing which us.

[@RCVideoReviews]

The process to switch from OTX to ETX doesn't really change much from one revision to the next. The biggest hurdle now is the latest EdgeTX 2.9.0 removes the bin to yaml model conversion meaning it requires Companion. Otherwise, the process of flashing is the same.

[@3DMOFO2020]

Hey a quick question do I need to get my hands on a touch screen mod? The reason I ask is that I got the Gen 1 of the Radiomaster TX16S from back in 2020 in which they offered a touch screen update to buy on it's on own back then. Fantastic job on the very insightful video.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. Personally, I'm not up-to-speed on the process to switch from non-touch to touch as I started with touch. So I've never looked into it. I *think* all you have to do is buy the touch replacement screen which should be available just about everywhere that sells TX16s parts. I would encourage you to hop on my discord (invite in description of every video I post) and ask there. People more familiar with the process should be able to confirm.

[@3DMOFO2020]

@@RCVideoReviews Ok then thanks.

[@pacospete4299]

i know very little about this subject BUT can this tutorial be used on a brand new Jumper T-Pro controller that has OpenTx on it ?

[@quarry44]

Hi,John,I just converted both my Radiomaster tx16s' to edge tx 2.9.4.One works fine,but on the other the themes don't seem to work,although the whole list is in the themes folder.Presumably i made a mistake somewhere,but I've gone through your video again,and i can't find anything i've done wrong.Any thoughts?Thanks.Hans.

[@wnewbury4]

Thank you for the video. I completed the installation of Black Pearl and binded a receiver but it doesn't work. The transmitter shows no movement on the Channel Monitor. What did I fail to do or do wrong? The same receiver worked when the T16S was on OpenTX.

[@RCVideoReviews]

1) Are you sure it's bound correctly? i.e. Get any telemetry? 2) Did you look at your mixer and verify you have inputs assigned to channels? 3) If the channel monitor showing nothing on Mix or Output or both?

[@wnewbury4]

@@RCVideoReviews Thanks so much for the reply! !. When I plug in a servo, it moves to center so I believe the receiver is bound. 2. I believe it has what you said. I tried changing the right column item but no success. 3. No movement on Mix or Output. I will see if our club has an expert or if my Aloft Hobbies book helps.

[@wnewbury4]

It works now that I calibrated the sticks. I shouldn't have skipped that.

[@tariqyounus3880]

Great video done by great teacher. My question is about new model setting . How can we create new model in edge version, like in open tx , very simple way just to select which channel we want , I mean can we use that way in edge version?? Pls guide how can we use that wizard in edge ?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Don't use wizards--just chose the option to create a new model and Edge will setup a new model with 4 channels in your specified default mode. Learn to start with a basic 4 channel model and forget about wizards, you will thank me later.

[@swimadamswim]

Hey so so helpful and thanks for all your efforts. I have a probably dumb question - I've bought a jumper t15 that is on edgetx. Is there any simple way to import just the models from open tx into edge. I don't need to flash the jumper t15 bit just need the 3 drone models. Is there a simple way to import them rather than flashing the jumper t16 pro to edge first. Cheers Adam

[@RCVideoReviews]

Companion would probably be the most straightforward route. OpenTX is getting to be long in the tooth and the conversion will do nothing but get more painful as time goes on.

[@johnpope4185]

Thanks for the help question my background screen seems to a bit off with the picture any insight please

[@johnpope4185]

Would I just have to choose other c480x272 or c480x320 ??

[@1PaulG1]

Cant thank you enough .. 10/10

[@RCVideoReviews]

Awesome! Glad it helped.

[@이철민-q8j]

설명 보고 잘 따라 해서 됐습니다. 그런데 켜진 상태에서 가만히 있으면 노이즈 소리가 나고 "crossfire receiver" 장착이 업데이트 전에는 컨트롤러 전원 켰을때 바로 리시버도 같이 켜졌는데 업데이트 후 리시버가 작동을 안 합니다.

[@acs5448]

I followed your KZbin video. At the end added the tx16s. Now I have lost all my models I had on openTX. Any suggestions?

[@situbes.972]

Will this work for my tx16s (1st edition). Came with 2.3.9 opentx on 6 '2020 Just want to make sure my older radio hardware can work with this.

[@nikvolt8298]

I use the same pencil. It is one of the best.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Agreed!

[@eariii]

As others have reported - this works 100%! my issue now is channel mapping and for some reason my radio now thinks the throttle is on the right stick (hold all the way down to get past power on prompt). Is there a way to re-map channels to normal AETR mode 2? (ie: throttle/rudder on left stick, ail/elev on right)?

[@eariii]

Nevermind - mode setting needed to be changed back to Mode 2 - fixed!

[@razn2400]

Thank you so much John! Brilliant video - I was tempted to convert to EdgeTX and this one-stop tutorial made me finally do it. One question please, if I may - on completion my touchscreen does not respond... I tested it within Hardware > Debug > Analogs and it seems to work. But not with EdgeTX... Have I missed anything? Any idea what is wrong please? Other than this all seems to work fine (with the buttons). Many thanks!

[@RCVideoReviews]

There is an option in Global Functions and Special Functions to disable touch. I'd make sure that's not on. You could also "reset" your radio settings by erasing \RADIO adio.yml just to see if it is a physical setting. If you erase/remove that file, the radio will create a new one on reboot/sd mount and it will ask you to go through calibration again. Skip that, and check immediately if touch works. It should if it works on the Analogs screen. What radio?

[@jerryzito6840]

You're doing such a great job, and I'm trying to follow you. Sorry to keep commenting you. Horus does not appear as a choice.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Here is a list of supported radios: edgetx.org/supportedradios/

[@jerryzito6840]

Thanks, I chose the TX16s. Thanks.@@RCVideoReviews

[@kawasakizx14jomamamoto57]

Was just curious why the edge tx wizard loader will only let have 8 channel to choose from, I know you can just go into inputs and mixer pages to set up the channels you need, but was just curious about the wizard loader lack of 16 channels.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I don't know. I delete the Wizard. Kick it to the curb and learn to program your models by hand, you'll thank me for it later.

[@TheKiter]

Great video, but one important information is missing. Do I have to rebind my models? I have a hole lot of models, guess about 24 and don't want to bind them all again

[@RCVideoReviews]

If you don't change the TX your bindings are not impacted.

[@jeffro.]

It's funny how, when I started with my Raiomaster TX16 there was another form of software available, that was written by a team because it was more flexible than what actually came with the RC transmitter device. I can't even remember the names of the various versions of software, but every so often, someone comes along and invents a new one because it does stuff that none of the previous ones did. Now, we're up to EdgeTX. As far as I know, it does everything we need, but I'm sure someone will come along soon with yet a newer version, with yet a newer name, because they had some functions they needed that couldn't be done with EdgeTX. Lol. Ha, ha. Oh, well. Then we'll all have to reprogram our transmitters, and John will have to invest even more of his time & talent to learn the new software and create new videos to 'splain it to the rest of us idjuts. That's how the world turns. For John I guess it's "job security."

[@1958arkadi]

You are not the only one rolling with laughter, my school friend almost cried, he rode the train past the city where his relatives lived, he tried to call and nothing worked, in front of him sat a 5 year old boy with his mother, the boy took a smartphone and connected it with relatives in 20 seconds! My friend continued the journey in a very sad state!

[@johndd8186]

Great video!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks!

[@josephklabnik1522]

I did this conversion last night and it is awesome and thank you for putting together this great video. The only thing I noticed is when I first turn on the radio the OpenTx comes on briefly before switching to EdgeTx. Did I miss something here? Was I supposed to remove the old OpenTX Firmware?.. Thanks in advance.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You probably need to watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3bQpICAl812nKc

[@basementbanter366]

little stressful lol thank's a ton

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad to help.

[@toddmelissa1]

Went great, I think, up until 26:22. Edge Tx looks like it went in, but the "Go" button was not there, it said push any key to skip, and None of my models went across. Can I still do the conversion. I also have both .bin and .yml files in the models folder.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You can’t go direct from OpenTx to EdgeTX 2.9. The bin conversion code was removed in 2.9. You have to flash 2.8.x first. Allow the conversion. The. Flash 2.9.

[@dumboi55]

That makes sense, thank you. So I can just put the older version on the SD card and do the same process, then update after it works?

[@RCVideoReviews]

From OpenTX flash EdgeTX 2.8.x. Reboot radio so that it turns on. The conversion will take place. Once the conversion is over, you can flash EdgeTX 2.9.x+ anytime.

[@velikijoxotnik]

Good Video. I like the concise, cut-to-the-chase format of this and other videos or yours! I'm on the fence for switching to ETX. I'm currently running a RM T16S, but with an older firmware set. I have refused to update my xmitter firmware, from back when FrSky and Jumper (my first OTX radio) got into a squabble and FrSky started doing some proprietary things with your X8R and S8R receivers. So, all of my X8R and S8R receivers have been flashed back to older firmware sets before I bound/installed them in my aircraft. So, first question: If I do the OTX-to-ETX conversion as you've shown in this video, will the ETX RM T16S communicate with the existing older firmware receivers? Or will I have to pull all of my receivers out of their respective aircraft (I currently have a bout 40 aircraft that are bound to my RM T16S) and flash them to a current firmware set? My gut is telling me 'yes,' and that's a huge turnoff to me. Related to existing receivers that are bound to the OTX-running transmitter, will they have to be rebound to the ETX-running transmitter? Losing all of my existing widgets is a big turnoff, too. I fly complicated warbirds and have spent quite a bit of time making multiple information screens for each model. It would be a major ordeal to have to redo all of the existing widgets. i do understand that ETX is actively advancing, while OTX has been evolutionarily stagnant for many years. But OTX ain't broke for me. Thus the quandry: Do I fix what ain't broken, or bite the bullet and step into the new decade??? Decisions, decisions... Again, thanks for this and your other videos. Quality stuff!!!

[@RCVideoReviews]

"If I do the OTX-to-ETX conversion as you've shown in this video, will the ETX RM T16S communicate with the existing older firmware receivers?" Yes, your bind info carries over. This video might help with your decision: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqjIZmiihdiBask

[@philipbaker6613]

I used this successfully for my TX16s. Very pleased thanks. Then I tried to do the same with FRSKY X10S Horus and that does not work. After setting up the sd card the tx starts , holding the 2 trim levers together, but does not go into flash firmware. Instead it says sd card error expected version 2.3V0029 Any ideas ? I have now reverted this tx to OpenTX

[@RCVideoReviews]

I don't use FrSky transmitters, but I would recommend trying via buddy.edgetx.org kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKfEnIGnqsRoe8U

[@johndd8186]

In the event you can't write to your SD card, make sure the little write protection switch on the physical card is set to unlocked.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Do you have Micro SDs with WP switches?

[@mytubehkjt]

Thanks for this however, my splash screen still says Open TX even though the conversion seemed to go properly. How do I change the splash screen? Cheers.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I hear this guy makes a lot of really good conversion videos. Here's one with information about the splash screen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3bQpICAl812nKc

[@COWJR73]

Great job on the video. I have one question. I noticed that you also downloaded the Multi Protocol Module firmware, but, I do not think you installed it in this video. Do I need to update it separately? Thank you...

[@RCVideoReviews]

Yes, from the radio file browser, navigate to the folder where you unzipped it (\firmware is what I use), highlight the MPM binary, long press jog dial and select flash internal.

[@fyremind]

Hello John, pardon if this has been covered, is there a listing/way to determine radio hardware compatibility before attempting this? I have a 1st gen Horus x10s express currently running otx2.3.14 thx!

[@RCVideoReviews]

The hardware list is covered in Frequently Asked Questions on the EdgeTX website: edgetx.org/faq.html

[@fyremind]

@@RCVideoReviews much appreciated, although it appears my radio can’t play, maybe time for a new transmitter!

[@calvinmathys2023]

I'm considering doing the switch. One question - does timer information get lost? I presently have a timer running with total airframe/flight time (is presently at 16 hrs for a Durafly Tundra).

[@RCVideoReviews]

The only thing that gets lost are widgets.

[@christopherreyes5245]

Hi question, my radiomaster tx16s is (se) edition, can i convert my opentx firmware to edgetx firmware. Thanks please answer

[@RCVideoReviews]

You can't convert OpenTX firmware to EdgeTX firmware. You can replace OpenTX on the radio with EdgeTX.

[@miketere1]

Thanks! Soooo helpful :)

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad it helped!

[@MrKeithw124]

What about EdgeTx Buddy website dont use it for conversion from open tx?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Sure. Buddy works. I like this method personally, but Buddy can do it too. I have a video for that method as well: kzbin.infozvakNqu_5Ec

[@MrKeithw124]

What about the multi protocol firmware im following along u skiped that part do we flash that also ?

[@RCVideoReviews]

It's not a requirement.

[@CopperStateAerialPhotography]

Help, Did the conversion seemed like all was good, then the screen freezes. I shut off the radio and turn it back on it works for like 30 seconds then it freezes again. Niether the touch screen or the buttons work after it freezes.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Sounds like you got the wrong firmware.

[@hobbypilots794]

Thanks, I am stuck and my situation is, my models are in 2.5 version, I try to go back to 2.3 by using document save as, its not working models are with some strange numbers and name. I try to use binary to YML after watching your video nothing, the reason, my models are saved in 2.5 and not 2.3 version. So I dont know what to do know, any advice from your side.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You should join discord and ask there. This is more complicated than what YT comments are useful supporting. Link is in the description of every video I post.

[@hobbypilots794]

@RCVideoReviews I manage to convert the models a bit difficult but I finally did it

[@fiveleafcloverfpv4445]

Yesterday trying to convert a friend's TX16S. Didn't work out over flasher or companion so also did it like this too. More accidently than planned 😅 Had issues with the sound. Turned out the folder only can be called "EN" (for English) The download folders had a longer description. So be aware with that. Seems like the Express LRS 2.x doesn't work great. Crashes / or doesn't respond with binding. Have to figure out some things. Did see some extra information on your video to check out. Btw the firmware.bin file for the radiomaster tx16s is separate now. No need to take the hortus. Ps. How good will this run on my Taranis X9d+.? Already having memory issues running scripts like betaflight or inav. Afraid it will be worse.

[@rhipp100]

John at 14 minutes into the video you are putting the file TX16-a55aff0.bin into the firmware folder, I am using a new blank micro SD card formatted to Fat 32. Question would I create a FIRMWARE folder to stick the file into on the micro SD, or the file directly onto the SD card. Or does it require tx 16s formatted card and then insert the TX16-a55aff0.bin file? Just want to be sure to do this step right. I have no models on the radio that I want to keep. I understand the name of the file will change with the version I'm downloading. Thank you

[@RCVideoReviews]

The bootloader will look in \FIRMWARE if you intend to flash from the bootloader. So if you don't have that folder, go ahead and make it. It's a good practice to keep your MPM, ELRS, Radio, and any Receiver firmwares you make/use in that folder for flashing purposes. I actually maintain my firmware on the production radio to keep the latest copy of firmware I'm using for flight.

[@rhipp100]

John worked the first time the Flying Dutchman is up and ready, now to learn, once again. Appreciate you taking the time to do all this!!!!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad to help.

[@CHDGREATEST]

Hi Jhon, I have Taranis QX7 ACSST system with black & white screen. So if following your step it should say that I don't need some firmware like the themes, multiprotocol, right? Your thought would be appreciated. Thanks

[@RCVideoReviews]

Yes, these steps are for a color radio. B&W targets don't use themes.

[@CHDGREATEST]

@@RCVideoReviews Thanks for your kindly response

[@wrevenaugh]

Hi John, If somebody has mentioned this before now, forgive me, but I think you forgot to include actually flashing the MPM module in the video. Maybe update the description to indicate this? After following the video to the tee - I discovered the MPM wasn't working and knew what to do, but the people new to the hobby that follow the video are missing a critical step.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Converting from OTX to ETX does not necessarily require a MPM upgrade. In any event: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYbQqGWZedN5rpI A basic search on the channel could solve the issue. If you saw view statistics from KZbin, it's a wonder I do videos over 2 minutes at all. It's always "too much" or "too little". So I opt to break things into chunks. Since MPM isn't necessarily required, I put those instructions in their own video.

[@RCVideoReviews]

FYI: 17k views and you're the first person to suggest MPM flashing is a required step or missing from the video.

[@wrevenaugh]

@@RCVideoReviews John, the reason I posted the comment was I nabbed one of the TBS blowout $59 radios and immediately after unboxing used your vid (which I know from experience are THE BEST on the youtube for all matters Edge and TX16S) to change over to Edge. Once finished - the MPM module would not work at all until I flashed it (of course using your other video, lol). So what I'm saying is that if I were a newbie I would think I screwed something up by converting it over to edge. If following your video with a brand new radio, the MPM won't work afterwards. You see what I'm saying?

[@RCVideoReviews]

What you are describing is an exception, not a rule. The MPM is not dependent on EdgeTX firmware to "work". I've--not one single time--had to flash the MPM in order for it to "work" no matter what version of Edge I use. Now, I have had to flash it to get it to stop badgering me about a firmware update recommended. But it should not be a requirement.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I just confirmed on discord with one of the moderators who also got that radio the very specific question: Did your MPM work after flashing Edge but before updating the MPM? His answer: "Yes. It was just suggesting an update. But it did bind to my sim dongle"

[@intiazahmed3609]

But what is the point of placing multi-module firmware. I didn't notice that to install. Can you please explain to me

[@RCVideoReviews]

You should always keep your MPM firmware up-to-date.

[@richardburrows1610]

Can you still plug in and use the Crossfire module after switching Radiomaster TX16S to EdgeTx?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Yes.

[@raedjamil9930]

I previously tried updating OpenTX and somehow ended up with a blue theme on my screen. Radio worked fine but i am not sure if i busted something that i might not be aware of. A couple of questions: 1- Do you think i can convert to EdgeTX with no issues from there? Or should I restore the old firmware from my backup? 2- Any idea if I should unzip the files if I am on Mac? Appreciate the help, cant wait to upgrade my RC experience!

[@raedjamil9930]

If I do not care about my only model, can i delete its file and just set up a new model after update?

[@kenmorrow4624]

Hi I have a question. I have just converted my Radiomaster 16S to Edge TX after following your post. My only problem is that the sounds for the Edge software I find indistinct and difficult to understand. Is it possible to re install my Amber sounds from Open TX? I love your posts Ken

[@RCVideoReviews]

Yup, amber works fine on Edge. I have a video on installing the Amber sound pack if you need help. This was done for OpenTx, but it applies the same to EdgeTx: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWW0iqKCe9GAnJI

[@kenmorrow4624]

@@RCVideoReviews Thanks for the info and link.

[@OzFaxFlyer]

I believe I followed all the steps, even to using the 'superceded' 2.7.1 release. BUT, pressing the MDL button does nothing.....(It used to work fine under OTX). What have I done wrong?

[@OzFaxFlyer]

Ha!! Scratch that - I just turned it off, and then On again - It works!! John, you are a champion!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Awesome! Thanks for the comment and follow-up.

[@grumpyrse]

Hi John, didnt support my access receivers when i flashed my x7s access, had to go back :(

[@RCVideoReviews]

Edge supports Access on Access radios. I'm told there are some issues on color radios with OTA updates, but it shouldn't have issues binding if you use the correct protocol. Anyway, all the more reason to get away from Access IMHO. I'd take EdgeTX over Access any day of the week.