How-To Upgrade OpenTX to EdgeTX 2.9.x • DO NOT FLASH Before You Watch This Video

[@drethedroneguy]

If you're watching this video and are scared like I was to do this to your remote...don't be. IT WORKS!!!! I haven't updated my remote since I got it late 2020....i know i know...wtf....but I finally did it and followed step by step....took me 30 min and BOOOM....Worked like a MF'n charm!!!! THANK YOU Good Sir!

[@gregmaggert8561]

I'm completely new to planes and transmitters/receivers. I'm worried about doing this because he said something about audio needs to be fixed and other sd stuff needs to be cleaned up. Did you do that as well?

[@runesvegre7114]

This video finally led me to success in migrating from opentx to edgetx. And as English is not my primary language, I really must say that your voice is extremely comfortable and easy to listen to and understand. Thank you :-)

[@RCVideoReviews]

Great to hear! Thanks for the note.

[@dermomedia]

I LITERALLY went and backed up my SD card when you said "Right? RIGHT?!" lol! Thanks for the reminder.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Good job! When you have backups you can operate with impunity.

[@KaizenMontage]

YOU ARE THE FUCNG BEST HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT NOBODY IS SAYING THAT? TRIED TO UPDATING TO EDGE SINCE WEEKS WITHOUT BEING SUCCESSFUL BEFORE WATCHING THIS VIDEO!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks! Glad you to hear my video helped you succeed in your task!

[@hateeternalmaver]

I just upgraded from OpenTX 2.3.15 to EdgeTX 2.9.1 and I just used the Companions to first save the models in a file with OpenTX and then just loaded them up in EdgeTX Companion. Worked as well. ;)

[@RCVideoReviews]

Yeah, I know about that too. I thought about showing it, but so many people don't use companion and this method has no external dependencies.

[@bensuhard]

Thanks so much for this, I would have been clueless otherwise, and probably would have spent many frustrating hours wondering why I couldn't upgrade my old T-Lites!

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome!

[@wildleeunlimited783]

Wish I would have seen this video last week! By far the best laid out transition. I bricked my TX 16s watching some of the others...

[@R.B_B]

Still bricked, or you managed to reset the system?

[@wildleeunlimited783]

@R.B_B Thank you for asking, I ultimately did manage to reset the system. 😊

[@R.B_B]

Hello Jhon. Your channel is great is a school for rc pilots and Edgetx users. One suggestion for future video. Make a video setup with EdgeTX ELRS PWM receiver for glow or gas or jet planes or Heli and flight video. Will be great. Some pilots still think that ELRS and they radios and receivers are not reliable for internal combustion models.

[@R.B_B]

I know you only fly electric models. But if you have some friend who fly IC powered models will be a good video/tutorial.

[@williamcox3852]

That sure was easy. Keep up the good work John. And I need to go fly something 😊

[@RCVideoReviews]

You should!

[@bfries26]

I updated my TX16s last week. I'm very happy with the new features and appearance. Big caution for anyone updating with SD connected directly to a Mac computer. Be sure you have a backup written to your drive, NOT AN ALIAS which is just a pointer to the files on your SD. I managed to replace all my folders with the mostly blank ones in the update instead of merging; so no models, settings etc after the update. Since my "backup" was really just a pointer is was now just as empty as the SD folders. Fortunately, all 5 planes were based on one generic setup and a few hours later everything worked. One good thing was that at the same tome time I added some of John's ideas to my overall setup. But again the CAUTION......BE SURE YOU HAVE A GOOD BACKUP (or 2) BEFORE YOU UPDATE.

[@Duraltia]

Had a mild chuckle regarding the iOS thing as it reminded me of my aunt who during one of her daughters Weddings approached for a copy of the recordings, I took onto her laptop which I gladly accepted until she whipped out her Mac and no one knew how to get stuff transferred from the Camera to that piece of crap... Apparently _everyone_ on her side of the family was using Mac but not a single soul knew how to transfer stuff from one to the other unless it was via say Mail which wasn't gonna fly for gigabyte sized video files. A few years later a similar situation happened when the daughter of my mother's friend got into art school and instead of buying a Windows Machine went with an Apple instead because reasons and again no one could figure out how to get a Picture of a Submission onto the darn thing AND then send it to the teacher and when she somehow did manage to send the picture she instead just send a Thumbnail of it... Still scratching my head about those two scenarios and why iOS is even remotely popular with ppl 🤔🤨

[@clean1566]

MAC laptops last a lot longer, and I've never bought spam ware etc. I still use my windows desktop for all my R/C stuff, cause that's what every you-tuber is apparently using, and it makes following tutorials like this soooo easy. I actually watch video on my Mac, while performing flashing on my windows machine.Lol@@Duraltia

[@JohnManikis-gy3et]

Hello John I had a question I changed to the newest 2.9 edge TX on my radio master TX 16 S and was wondering do you notice when you change models each models hurts and milliwatt output voltage is not saved and Has to be changed every time I change a model

[@donnygfpv7548]

Been out of the hobby for 3 years now and just am getting back into it, I just followed the directions on the edgettx site from switching from open to edge and went straight to 2.9.1 and used the instructions they give, and uploaded my model profiles from my backup bin file through the companion and plugged in two of my quads and they armed, not sure if I’m missing anything yet or if there has been an update since this video, thank you for your content just Subscribed

[@donnygfpv7548]

I guess this is the way to do it when not using the companion? just trying to learn whatever I can, I did this on my old x9d+, I have a tx16s that I need to do next was scared of messing up, that’s why I tried with my old radio first just to be safe

[@theovanhilst3496]

Thank you for this great video, it’s now 2,10.. ,everything is going perfect.👍🏻 I wish I could update my Taranis X9E also . Thank you 🙏

[@alexherrera3918]

best content ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@warrenbriggs7449]

Conversion works great. Thanks again.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome

[@SteveJohnstoneNG3D]

Thanks for another great video, keep up the fantastic work!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thank you. Appreciate the kind comment.

[@bobflyer4346]

First Thanks for the Great Video's. I have a Jumper T16 with OpenTX version 2.3.14 and will use your directions to flash the Jumper T16 to EdgeTX version 2.8.x then to 2.9. My question, I use a JrBox external 4n1 on the back of the Jumper T16 for the multiprotocols. I am guessing that the firmware on the external 4n1 jr box needs firmware updated to match with the EdgeTX now installed on the Jumper T16. How do I make sure the 4n1 module is compatible with the newer radio firmware 2.9.x. Thanks in advance.

[@Jay-gf7mg]

thank you... great video and i am finally going to take the plunge and move to the dark side of the force or jedi side .. depending on peoples perception of Open tx and edge ... before i do .. is there anyway you can please share the link for doing the rest of the house keeping stuff like audio etc you mentioned in this video .. i want to watch everything and do my homework before i go ahead and migrate - i have looked on your site and videos and i just cant seem to pin point the video .. me no doubt- but much appreciated if you could share the video link.. cheers again

[@RCVideoReviews]

Probably thumb through this playlist to find the info you need: kzbin.info/aero/PLy3TC1ILJYTi_r8rRrgLmpJ17WGEZ4lYo That should help.

[@RCVideoReviews]

And welcome to the dark side.

[@jh5047-z7t]

Hi John, thank you for all your great work. I upgraded from EdgeTX v 2.8.0 to v 2.9.1, now my Model sw is return sw and return sw is model sw. Any idea how to switch them back?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Sounds like you used the wrong firmware.

[@jh5047-z7t]

Thank you for your help.Looks like I used wrong file.

[@RCVideoReviews]

So you're back up and running?

[@talkmobuccz]

I just purchased the Radiomaster MT12 surface radio. I’m trying to create a “launch control” function (for drag racing). I need to be able to adjust throttle percentage and the time it takes to clear that range, i.e. 0-30% throttle in .5 second. I would like to be able to create multiple stages like this, i.e. 0-30% in .5sec, 30-45% in .2sec, etc. I would like to have multiple stages (at least 8 possibly more). I would like to be able to toggle the stages off and on the fly i.e 2 stage launch or 8 stage launch or any option in between. I would also be looking to adjust the throttle percentage and stage time on the fly i.e. 0-30% in .5sec to 0-35% in .45sec on the fly. For ease of use I would like the maximum level of the previous stage to control the minimum level of the next stage, i.e. a 5% increase in stage 1 from 0-30% to 0-35% would make the minimum of stage 2 go from 30-45% to 35-45%. I got this radio because I love to tinker. I’m totally new to edgeTX but I’m excited to figure out how to utilize the software. I am not looking for someone to do all the hard work for me, just point me in the right direction. This would be like the seed control function in the Futaba 7PXR TIA

[@veroslavolic]

Hi, thanks for a great video. My situation is a bit different: I want to migrate TX16S from OpenTX to the newest EgdeTX (v2.10.3 currently), but I have no models, no settings, nothing I'd need to preserve. I want just a clean installation of the latest EgdeTX. Do I also need to go for v2.8 first, or can I go directly to 2.10 please?

[@RCVideoReviews]

While I haven't tested this, I'm taking an educated guess here: I would still stop at 2.8 because I know in the conversion process the correct files are created/deleted. The deleted part is important here. I've seen issues first hand when the models.bin file was on a post yaml radio and it created issues deleting new models. So just take the extra 2 minutes to flash 2.8 then 2.10 and you'll be 100% good to go.

[@Worldmountboy]

I bought my tx16s in 2021 but never used it, now its time , so do I follow the same procedure as the video or not?

[@RCVideoReviews]

If you have OpenTX on the radio, follow the video.

[@Worldmountboy]

@@RCVideoReviews I think its opentx, never used it.

[@johnsammut6811]

Hi, have updated my radio master, following the video. My problem is that my telemetry is not working. also my battery bar is not marking. Any help ? Nice work .

[@wattage2007]

My radio's failing at the first step. When I try to flash bootloader from SD, I get the list of files (renamed as you suggested) but when I select a .bin file, the next screen just shows a flickering firmware filename and "Radio: ionDR" below it. The 'enter' button does nothing :(

[@RCVideoReviews]

You need to join our discord and ask there. Much more likely to get help on this one there.

[@wattage2007]

@@RCVideoReviews Cheers dude. Just tried EdgeTX Buddy and it worked fine. Whoever I got this radio from must've corrupted the bootoader somehow.

[@airtime-stories]

Great video, as always! Thank you. I've been testing edge TX with a Radiomaster Pocket and I love the YAML format. This allows you to map switch mappings from one TX model to another (I switched the models from an X-Lite Pro) in MS Word. Now I'm ready to migrate my TX16S from OTX 2.3.15 to ETX 2.9.1. One question I have for the migration of an existing TX: Will I have to rebind all the models after conversion or can I just go on flying after the migration? Thanks

[@RCVideoReviews]

You do not have to re-bind.

The models I backed up do not appear on the remote control (tx18s) when I switch to Edge TX. Tx18s update is same as your video?

[@RCVideoReviews]

All color screen radios will function the same way. What firmware did you have before you started and what version of Edge to you try to use in your upgrade?

[@matchewbacca]

Can i use this method to update a nirvana nv14 to edge tx When i get to the bootloader part rather than t3 t4 push the bootloader button under the lanyard holder loop ?

[@RTatBstoke]

Thanks this was a great help updating my T18 👍🏻

[@RCVideoReviews]

Awesome!

[@선수아빠]

My well-used TX16S, Switch ABCD, does not work with Betaflight and drone. The stick gimbal works well. So I bought a switch and replaced it, but switch ABCD doesn't work like before. What could be the reason? Please tell me how I can do it. And my Zorro works fine too...please help!

[@MrDink7898]

Would anyone know why i have no folders in the EdgeTx SD card menu? I just updated to 2.9.1 following this and I only have a Sound folder and a readme.

[@anupmokashi3114]

Why need to install 2.8.4 first and after 2.9. Can not install directly 2.9.1?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Not if you're coming from OpenTX. It's explained in the video.

[@anupmokashi3114]

Now my tx16s 2.9.2 Thank you 🤩

[@anupmokashi3114]

Very easy methods explain We are always waiting to your knowledgeable and easy to understand videos 😍

[@EliteFpv]

Will you still have to re bind all your models or will this conversion save those and bind info?

[@RCVideoReviews]

I think the bind is maintained.

[@christopherreyes5245]

hi can I ask,may radiomaster tx16s with edge tx 2.8.4v, I got a nonheli mode, what will I do to get back the heli mode on may radiomaster tx16s. thanks in advance

[@RCVideoReviews]

Check enabled features.

[@christopherreyes5245]

I got no enable features,but it's ok now I update on new firmware 2.9.4, then kaboom it's show the heli mode thanks

[@reconrules]

First of all, a lot of great videos. Easy to follow. I have a suggestion for you. In some of the videos you are using EdgeTx Companion and your Radiomaster linked via FrSky XSR-SIM, got that. But, i would like to know how you can read data from your radio? I know from your video setting up Radioprofile you are using a NAS with contents from your SD-card, is that the trick? Please, make a turorial how to setup and connect a Radio in Campanion 2.9 so you can read/write to your SD-card AND see it in the companion simulator. I have no other flightsim stuff. I use my radio for rc construction stuff with a lot of special functions. Iám using a Radiomaster TX16S MK II but it doesnt matter for the connection. Thanks

[@RCVideoReviews]

Maybe try this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqHak6yDp9qifJo

[@gregmaggert8561]

Should i do this? Im completely new to all of this and this is my first transmitter. Im at Version 2.7.1;(a55aff02) and ied like to be able to bind and fly my new plane tomorrow if possible (turbo tember evolution 1.5m)

[@atamargo99]

Again Great video!! If i have the versión 2.8.5 i need to do the games steps? Thanks in Advance!

[@RCVideoReviews]

I'm not familiar with games steps. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@atamargo99]

@@RCVideoReviews sorry my mistake with the translator. .. i need to do the same steps for upgrade my radios Master Tx16 ? I have know the versión 2.8.5 . Sorry again

[@litterbug4023]

Just for clarification, The widgets configured for each model in OpenTX need to be re configured manually afterwards. Correct? They do not come over in the conversion process.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Correct.

[@photosbynickel]

It would be great if you made an updated video on how to set up a 3D helicopter for Ikon using edgetx 2.9. I noticed with this new version they now have a wizard for setting up a helicopter instead of just a plane like it used to have. But when I tried to use it yesterday it did not seem to work well at all.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I see you found it...

[@photosbynickel]

@RCVideoReviews ?? What did I find? I used the wizard but it did not seem to work right. That is why a video would be great.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You commented on it: "How-To Setup EdgeTX Radio for 3D RC Helicopter using iKon FBL • Part 1"

[@RCVideoReviews]

I'll never do a video using the wizard. Learn to program the radio.

[@jimworley7385]

Hey Jon, are there new LUA scripts that need to downloaded as well?

[@RCVideoReviews]

The standard luas come from SD card contents and from the MPM website if you have an MPM. Others like ELRS and Crossfire are vendor specific so you have to check with them. I don't personally use too many LUA scripts outside of ELRS, so I don't really track updates. In other words, if you're not sure, just grab the SD card contents and update your card.

[@marccretten]

Is there a way to switch the vibration off when the tx is switched on?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Not that I know of. I'm not a fan of this either...

[@16-BITFPV]

Can this be done from a phone somehow?

[@RCVideoReviews]

I guess it depends on the phone, but at some point you have to move the binary to the SD card on the radio.

[@16-BITFPV]

@@RCVideoReviews I was playing my simulator and it asked if I wanted to launch SpeedyBee and open bootloader. I clicked no but it got me to thinking about it.

[@maxun1]

Can you do a video about the yappu scrip for Radiomaster T16S. I did mine and the colors are terrible and the scrip unusable. Thanks.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I've never really used Yappu. I think I installed it once but having not ever used it in flight, it's unlikely I'll make content on it. Sorry.

[@amax2624]

This one of the reason I still hold on with the conversion. Read some issues about this.... I am a mid/long range fpv pilot and will not go without this on Ardu or Inav. Video lost and you are still able to see if your plane is on the right way ( home).

[@thomasbradfield5534]

I messed up . I went from 2.7 to 2.9 . Now what can I do ? I'm noticed things don't look right smh

[@RCVideoReviews]

Did you start with a backup of your SD card?

[@pixeldude1335]

Weißt du wo ich die FW 2.9.1 mit deuteschen Menüs bekomme? Wie das 2.8.5. Do you know where I can get FW 2.9.1 with German menus? Like the 2.8.5.

[@RCVideoReviews]

github.com/pfeerick/lang-firmwares/releases/tag/v2.9.1

[@gregmaggert8561]

Is this still good for 2.9.4? Im already on edge TX.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Only necessary for OpenTX to EdgeTX 2.9 or later.

[@gregmaggert8561]

@@RCVideoReviews got it, it now shows 2.9.4 providence. On to another video. Wanna get my plane settings setup and bound so I know everything is working. It's too windy to fly today (16mph winds all day)

[@CopperStateAerialPhotography]

I have been trying to find v2.8.4 but all I'm seeing is v2.8.5

[@RCVideoReviews]

2.8.5 will work too. Anything < 2.9.

[@CopperStateAerialPhotography]

Thank you! 😀👍@@RCVideoReviews I'm new to FPV, does the upgrade to v2.9.1 put ELRS tx on the radio or do I still need a module for the back of the radio?? Thanks

[@metaldetectingnmore8763]

Bardewlls video caused me so much issues. Funnything is i saw ur video fist but disregarded it and followed his. Lol 3 hrs later and i think i have things back in order.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad you got straightened out :)

[@metaldetectingnmore8763]

@@RCVideoReviews im glad u replied sir so anotger major issue im having with my 7inch inav build is now that i have wired up the gps correctly and it is working and the settings are all in order. Im getting a annoying sensor lost warning every 2 seconds in my radio. I updated to edgetx but its still showing in the tel tab and it goes down starting on the gps sensor and also the rx sensors flash black and it says sensor lost. I reaaaaaly need ur help becuase so far i have not been able to resolve the issue.

[@metaldetectingnmore8763]

@@RCVideoReviews if i disable the gps it goes away. Im running inav 7.0 on fc and elrs900mz 3.latest. FC is skystars f405 hd2. Im running latest ver of edgetx but i dont tgink it has anything to do with the radio because it was happening in open tx as well. THE GPS MODULE IS A HGLRC M100 MINI

[@metaldetectingnmore8763]

@@RCVideoReviews so i think i solved the issue by setting the packet rate to 200hz in elrs lua. On the tx. What settings do u suggest for bulleet proof range and penetraion with elrs 900mhz. When i was getting the sensors lost alarm i had my packet rate at 100hz and tel ratio at 64. What telemetry ratio should i use with 200hz pakt rate. And is 200hz packet rate with 32 igood for range.

[@드론사랑-n8o]

감사합니다

[@Kitemasters]

is there a " i did flash before watch this video " video?.🥵

[@RCVideoReviews]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZojRoZl7bJ1ggbc

[@alfredvink]

Why not let the EdgeTx Buddy guide you through the steps?

[@RCVideoReviews]

I've only flashed my radio about 1000 times. I prefer the bootloader method hands down full stop.

[@bsr3280]

Can you reach out to radio Master and get a radio that has instead of everything that’s red on your radio everything that is green call it the green goblin. I needed to match my green AG 01s Josh Barwell has his purple one. It’s only fair you have your green one.

[@kosolhirunsri8599]

Thank You.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome

[@드론사랑-n8o]

감사합니다