OpenTx Companion Tutorial • Inputs Mixes and Outputs Explained • Radiomaster TX16s • [Beginners]

[@dthillafap]

Today is the first day OpenTx starts to makes sense . All thanks to your tutorials . I have read any number of tutorials , viewed countless videos and bought a couple of manuals . , none of them explain the way OpenTx works in the simple , structured , straightforward way you do . For example , this is the first time I've seen a clear , slow , easily understood explanation of the difference between an input and a channel .Be assured your efforts are much appreciated . Subscribed .

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thank you for such a nice endorsement. The work is worth it when I know it is helping people. Glad the video helped you. J

[@rayfene1]

I:m an old guy who started radio models 40 years ago 4ch with no extras . I recently took up the hobby again, and everything id different and more complicated. I recently purchased a radiomaster tx16s which is a mysterious can of worms!! Which of your videos will get me started and get me to understand this hugely complex radio.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Hi Ray. The best thing to do is start at the top of this playlist and work your way down: kzbin.info/aero/PLy3TC1ILJYTjqDXFB84oXVWZG14zyMYYt

[@bw162]

Excellent. The most basic and best explanation I’ve seen. Sometimes even someone that has some basic info, will breeze over this and then can’t fully understand what is happening in a more complex application.

[@RCVideoReviews]

/hand raised--yup, me. I used to do that.

[@bw162]

RC Video Reviews Glad you admitted it. I was referring to you cause I certainly wouldn’t do it. 😂

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@bw162 haha. Guilty as charged. When it comes to computers I tend to move quickly.

[@unclechenplays4131]

This video is an absolute must watch...I love the way you break down the difference between input, mixes and output, and it has finally helped me understand how to fully utilize this transmitter! Thank you!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad to help. 👍🏻

[@rishigarrod7227]

Thanks for this. Just what I needed before my Radiomaster TX16S arrives. As a techie and computer programmer I love the way it is put together. The possibilities seem to be pretty much endless.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome. Hope it helps you get started. You're right about the possibilities.

[@kkuenzel56]

From a total Open TX noob, keep the videos coming!

[@RCVideoReviews]

I will. Thanks for the comment.

[@fklotaloi]

This is a necessary video on OpenTX, not by other KZbinrs out there ❤. Being a heli guy this video still helped me a lot eventhough you are an airplane one. These OpenTx """menu items "" are hard an ambiguous to remember wht items fall into wht, wht does what, not " user frnndly in a nutshell😭. This video wld solve these a lot as it was explained. Thanks so much. 👍😂😊

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad to help. PS I fly helis too. ;)

[@DavidReynolds-kr6yh]

Great explanation of the basics of open tx, much needed by a lot of people who mat purchase an open tx radio like the radiomaster, jumper or frsky.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thank you for the comment. I'm glad it's helping so many people--makes the effort worthwhile.

[@StevePotter]

Very helpful! OpenTX has too many ways to do the same thing. Thanks for narrowing it down for us. And thanks for full screen screencapture. MUCH more visible. Even on my phone.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad to help. I'm experimenting a little and I watch my own videos. Sometimes I watch one and ask "what were you thinking?" I want my production value to be top notch so feedback is welcome.

[@chrisellis5990]

Terrific John, your site always answers my questions and your explanations are clear and easily understandable. Thanks.

[@shanejohnstone4245]

Great video, exactly what I was looking for as a newbie and this clarified some points of confusion perfectly. Well done!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TWISTEDSTRINGS69]

HOLY SH#T !! I finally can set up my gliders. After 4 months of trying to learn how to set up flps, crow and flaperons I FINALLY UNDERSTAND.. You`re a savior.. A friend gave me a Samba Pike Precision worth about 2.5k. I`ve been training with a AWS28 and I think I`m ready to fly the Pike but wanted to get all the gingerbread working. Now I can get the gingerbread working ! Thanks

[@anthonyATteamMUROC]

Thanks for this; I like how you highlighted that the mixer connects the output to the actual channel that you designate. Oh, roll for mode-1 is on the right gimbal. Yaw for M1 is still on the left just like 2. It is throttle and pitch that swap from L to R. You probably know that and was just a verbal type. Thanks once again.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ttoggel]

I flew radio back in the 60s, to change the amount of movement on the flying surfaces you moved the push rod to a different hole in the servo arm and mixing was done with the thumbs. I've started again and your series is a superb way to learn, Thank you.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You'll know it's still important to get your geometry setup the best you can. Closest in on the servo, farthest out on the horn gives you the most torque and the most resolution. The radio can definitely help tune the flight experience and make planes easier to manage in the air. Did you get a TX16s?

[@ttoggel]

@@RCVideoReviews I bought a T16 Pro about nine months ago, I do like the radio, I'm a thumb man and it suits me fine.

[@North49RC]

I get my TX16s tomorrow, I will be watching your vids religiously. Thank you

[@RCVideoReviews]

Great! I hope they help you get along well with your AWESOME new radio.

[@North49RC]

@@RCVideoReviews Out of all the radios on the market with the different options why did you pick the TX16S? Seems like you are well committed to it given the amount of very informative vids on it. I am coming from Spektrum and I will say there has been some flak for jumping ship. Given your experience with the RM would you but this radio again?

[@North49RC]

@@txkflier If thats it I am cool with the RM then. Spektrum was so inconsistent with signal retention that I got tired of crashing planes. I have the DSMX system of Rx's as well so I am hoping this resolves the signal issues. I did have the T18 on order but cancelled that to go with the RM. Thank you again for your time

[@RCVideoReviews]

​@@North49RC Primarily I wanted OpenTx. The hardware was a secondary choice for me. Jumper went through some stuff with ribbon cables and I didn't like the idea of an internal 2.4ghz antenna on the T18. Since I'm primarily flying 2.4ghz, I felt the T16s was the next best choice. I left FrSky because of what they're doing with Access.

[@North49RC]

@@RCVideoReviews I started and most recent was the DXe. I got decent at flying but wanted the mix options which aren't available on the DXe. But then I had a lot of LOS issues, all the time. They traded it out for a new Tx but the same thing happened. I used the AR620, had three of them, all the same issue. Used Lemon and Storm DSMX Rx's, same thing. I am also a 2.4 guy an you are right i didn't like the internal antenna either. Then the price and quality i think sold me on the RM. So in getting this new Tx hopefully the LOS problems are a thing of the past and I can grow with this one

[@toys5355]

Thanks a lot for this. I always learn something watching your videos. You’re demystifying OpenTX!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad to hear it!

[@petebuttons210]

Once again I always end up on your channel for most of the unknowns that I have. Great work. Thank you.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're very welcome. :)

[@hirenbshah]

One more excellent tutorial. Keep them coming and thanks a lot for making them.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome. Thanks for the comment.

[@tala23ful]

Great stuff again I know where to direct the people in our club who have just started to use Open Tx great help love the videos, really helping the learning process.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Awesome thank you!

[@spiroskatsikas]

Best video mate ,finally simplified 😅

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad you liked it

[@spiroskatsikas]

@RCVideoReviews how do you set a safe mode that when you lose signal on radio system with plane why speed controller still on . If you loose signal and you had full power on then turn you hand controller off and throttle stays on ,how can I fix this ,,since I'm trying to break a world record at my club ,others would not let me fly such a plane without this safety mode active ,please help for this is the most important safety issue with radiomaster tx16s mk2

[@witneydiggersrc3251]

Awesome video, and video series. Moving past the four main controls, (thr, ele, ail, rud) how would this be defined in input and mixes when using other things such as lights or motors or pumps as used in excavators for example? Thank you.

[@jribeiro2009]

I've got this radio as my first and I am a complete newbie. I subscribed your channel as soon as I saw the first video. Very helpful for beginners. The only thing I got lost in this video is Expo. Didn't understand what is it for.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I've been thinking of making a video on the basics of servo outputs. So keep an eye out for that. Expo simply changes the arrangement between the stick and the output. For example, as you add expo: When you move the stick 3 steps, the servo only moves 1 step. If you add more expo, the stick might move 5 steps and the servo only moves 1 step. But eventually the servo has to catch up to the stick so if you add expo it softens the initial response of the control surface to the stick, but as you get to the end of travel the servo catches up. That means at the end of travel the stick might move 1 step but the servo moves 3 steps. Hope that helps...

[@josephsteventon3271]

thanks for making these videos, massively enjoying them and finding them very helpfull

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're very welcome. I'm glad you find them useful.

[@robertkibbey1065]

Great video, simply said, and understandable

[@RCVideoReviews]

Much appreciated!

[@dutchbrush4269]

Excellent information flow overview, just what i needed.. staring at my new tx16s, I do wonder about the relationship between the Default-channel-order in Radio Setup and the inputs, mixer, outputs?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Channel order on OpenTx is just a time saver for new setups. On OpenTx you can put any device on any channel. If you’re using an Rx that wants a channel map you can check ignore channel map under the bind so you can things the OpenTx way which means your way.

[@user-cc3cq7xi6p]

Wow, thanks you sooooooo much!! Great video. So for plain old simple warbirds, just control rates and expo on the inputs?

[@RCVideoReviews]

That's what I do for all of my planes. Rates/expo on inputs.

[@mickelson8332]

Great video John, thanks again. Mick UK

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for the comment. Glad to help.

[@buddyarndt6989]

I'd like more on the output options.. for instance what does the second and 7th column do?

[@davidslack9516]

I inadvertently loaded a 4-in-1 multi-module firmware that had a TAER order (not the traditional AETR) and I became very confused when connecting the various servos to the Rx pins, programming the INPUTS and the MIX channels. I came to some wrong incorrect assumptions as to how INPUTS and MIXES channels work and RC Video Reviews showed me the light. I have verified that sticks are assigned in the INPUTS page and it doesn't matter what order you assign them in. I have verified that channels are assigned in the MIX page to either sticks or switches, etc. The channel numbers on the MIXES page do appear to map to the pin numbers on the Rx receiver. I verified this by moving a rudder servo from pin #4 to pin #7 on the Rx and then mapping the Rud stick variable to channel 7 in MIXES and the rudder worked! I also moved the ESC cable from pin #3 to pin #7 and mapped channel 7 to the Thr stick variable and the throttle/motor worked. Everything in this video is accurate and is explained very well. The default channel order (AETR for example) is assigned in OpenTX Companion in the OPENTX, in the settings, Radio Profile, Default Channel Order. I'm not sure where this default order is used in OPENTX on the Tx or how it affects programming. I am also confused as to how the 4-in-1 multi-module firmware affects the programming. There are different 4-in-1 multi-module firmware versions (each with a different sort order, AETR, TAER, etc.) Which firmware version you choose affects how the Tx transmitter binds to the Rx receiver as indicated in the Radio Setup module status after a successful bind with the Rx. When I loaded a 4-in-1 multi-module firmware that had a TAER sort order this affected how I had to assign Channels in the MIXES screen. I don't know why, but it confused me a great deal. I ended up re-loading a 4-in-1 multi-module version for the AETR order and things seemed to work better after I did that. Something else that may be complicating this whole thing is that I was binding to a Frsky S8R Rx which has a form of SAFE mode and in order for SAFE to correctly keep your plane level, assignments to Ael and Ele must be assigned to channels using a Lua script. This is a whole other level of complexity and confusion for me. I have all of my planes working but understanding each of these nuances (INPUTS, MIXES, AETR order, SAFE mode Lua programming) complicates having a thorough understanding of how all of this works. This is where RC Video Reviews shines because he is very knowledgeable about OpenTX and his videos are organized well to better help us understand and someday be able to harness the power of OPENTx.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I'm glad you got it worked out. This is a very worthy OS and once you understand how things work, it will get easier and easier to program it so that before you know it, you'll become a ninja programming your radio.

[@robertwioch3691]

Hi! Very good Information on the radio. This is Robert Wioch. I will give you always a Thumps up. you are the best out there. AAAAAAAAAA++++++++++ :))

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks again!

[@P_double_H]

Excellent video. I am trying to setup the inputs and mixes of an excavator I have. Turns out programming the way the excavator tracks move is not fun at all. One day I will get it up and running.

[@firozdang]

Thank you very very much, I am a new subscriber

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for subbing!

[@erad05]

I am really glad that you make these great videos. Helps me step by step to come to an Understanding of Open TX. I wonder if this will answer my question marks I still have: How to assign a switch for a 3 Axis Stabilizer (on/off) to a channel on the RX and mix in a Poti to adjust the sensitivity of it. And of course Flaps with 3 positions.... Actually I have to say its frustrating. I just can't get it working.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I think I need to make a standalone flaps video, but here's what I have using curves: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmqzlJyAnc93n5o For a stab, it's REALLY easy--Pick your channel on a mixer, click add. Use the switch you want as the source and you're done. That will give you -100, 0 and +100 or 998/1500/2012 as your pulsewidths. Gain is the same thing. Pick a knob, pick a channel. Assign the knob to the channel in the mixer as the source. Done. Super easy.

[@robertheim352]

Thanks again for this tutorial. After watching and playing for endless hours I'm getting some consistent results. I have found that some outputs can be defined by Mux entry only, no Input entry. Does that make sense?

[@dandork20]

Thanks for the video

[@RCVideoReviews]

No problem!

[@MichelleSmith-ce2qm]

Hi i have the futura 64mm edf jet its states wing type is 1aileron 1flap on a y cable how do i do this on the tx16s i carnt seem to set it up at all

[@philthayer4087]

Great video! Very clear. That said I still can’t get the full 0 to 2000 range even though input mixer and output all at 100%. On my spektrum I could go above 100% to say 125%. Doesn’t seem to let me change the weight to extend the range? I’m using spektrum dsmx. My range is 1130 to 1840. Thx!

[@RCVideoReviews]

www.multi-module.org/using-the-module/protocol-details/dsm Method 2 - Extended Limits Alternatively, output range can be increased by enabling Extended Limits in the model setup and configuring minimum and maximum output percentages for each channel in the Outputs. This method allows each channel's range to be configured independently, and allows larger ranges than Enable Max Throw.

[@rubenvaneupen7327]

I want to output the throttle of a buddy/slave radio to the channel11/aux11 on my (crossfire/ghost) receiver. This cannot be done by the easy TAER mapping method in open tx. How can I set up the input and mixer pages so that this is possible? I guess the buddy radio for example can already copy/map the throttle to his channel 11. And then I can input it just like that? Not sure if that is necessary and maybe I can directly select the throttle from the buddy radio as source for my input/mixer channel 11?

[@FASTFREDDIE-R.C.]

Yeah I know you’re probably tired of me but I gotten my sd card straightened out from the last couple videos thank you. Now I have everything you just put into inputs in my mixes and just the channels assigned in my inputs. I find that confusing because in mixes you don’t see the graph of your stick movements. So if I change all of my expos and weights to the inputs side then can I just delete everything in mixes? I think I have my mixes and inputs backwards.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I think you should watch the video again. It's in there and as simple as I can make it in the video.

[@FASTFREDDIE-R.C.]

RC Video Reviews yup I followed the video I just changed everything I had in mixes to inputs and Vice a versa. I am only following your videos as you sir know what you’re doing and I was following some wack videos that got the job done but not in the right way. Thank you once again for helping me and others get the correct way to setup the radio.

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@FASTFREDDIE-R.C. So you got yourself squared away then? One tip if you ever need a reference: In Companion, press "new model", escape the wizard if you're using it, then just look at the new model. It will have a basic four channel setup with the inputs and mixes setup correctly. This video should help a lot there too.

[@FASTFREDDIE-R.C.]

RC Video Reviews I now have my tx setup exactly as you have explained in your videos. I followed your video with the sd card and wiped it clean then loaded the newest content download along with my images, model settings and amber sound. I did not get the sd card warning this time. Everything is working except I still only get the spectrum analyzer to work with one of my models and if I create a new model. Radiomaster has contacted me and told me that they we’re working on the problem and that I should create a new model and use it only for use of the analyzer if and when I needed to while they work it out.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Yeah, that's past me then. If your SD Card perfectly matches your firmware it should work--obviously. Mine works on every model I've tried it on so far.

[@Aero2992]

Great video series. I need help placing a snap condition on a momentary switch. So when I flip the switch all surfaces throw to a desired rate. KZbin has been no help on this one.... Have everything setup under the Inputs menu, and it shows on the graph when I flip the switch, but no movement on servos.....

[@RCVideoReviews]

Special Function Override Channel = xx If you want the surface to move.

[@TheMadOx1]

I am being told that a TX16 with a ER8 receiver will not work with a Pixhawk controller. Curious why that is?

[@davep2543]

Great video. Just a question, I am using my Radiomaster TX16S MK2 also for a boat. I am trying to get the lights working through one of the switches and a R88 receiver. I don't get it working. Do I need something else to get this to work? Thanks

[@RCVideoReviews]

You probably need some sort of switch with pwm on one side and 5v on the other. You can’t just connect a 5v load to the rx and turn it on and off. Signal is converted to pwm on the signal pins.

[@Kgarciaurbina]

But why start using specific line 3 for input ruder? is necessary keep in mind the chanel number all the time? If possible connect any line input with any chanel?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Input lines aren't channels. I use 1, 2, 3, 4 for Ail, Ele, Thr, Rudder most of the time, but it's not required. I do it because I like to keep things in the same order. Channel numbers are assigned in the mixer.

[@Kgarciaurbina]

@@RCVideoReviews thanks bro, now i'm clear.

[@aweka64]

I must admit :-) All the guys and girls have it right, Your tutorials are very clearly setup. Thanks for that, it has indeed been very helpfull. One question remaining though, there is something I cannot find out. I have a quadcopter, connected to my RadioMaster, and mostly all is well.... But: there is a sort of dead zone on the throttle, from say -100 up till about -40, before the motor spins up. I read somewere, that that is something which could also be corrected within the "flow of information" within OpenTX, somewhere between inputs, mixes and output. Any hint what I should look for? Thanks upfront!!!

[@RCVideoReviews]

That sounds like a calibration or software issue. Without getting into your flight controller software setup, what I would do is troubleshoot in this order: 1) Assuming you have no curves, no expo, no mixes, no dual rates on your throttle: Make sure your Outputs and Mix match the Input exactly in the channel monitor on the radio. i.e. Mix, Output and Stick should all read -100, 0, 100 together. That assures us you don't have something on the radio creating the issue. Throttle should be linear for the purposes of testing. 2) Verify your Outputs match the flight controller min and max. i.e. When you open your flight controller software, your Output at -100 should show 1000. Your Output at 0 should show 1500, and your Output at 100 should show 2000. This is true for Betaflight, but most other FC software will have a top/bottom range and you need to make sure your radio and flight controller software agree on what those tops/bottoms are. You can use the Outputs screen to adjust your min/max so that your stick always lands on 1000 with throttle off, 1500 with throttle mid, and 2000 with throttle full. 3) Calibrate your ESCs. If none of the above fixed you, calibrate your ESCs. You'll have to do your homework on this one.

[@aweka64]

@@RCVideoReviews Thanks very much for your reply, it has (as all the other stuff you put out here) been very helpfull.!!

[@egtreadway4232]

Ive setup the ruder following your steps even through im building a flying wing no ruder, everthing seems ok in inputs, mixer and outputs. so i used channel 3 for ruder do i now move on to throttle ch4, aileron ch5 and elevons ch6. Thanks for any help

[@RCVideoReviews]

I don't understand. If you're building a wing, you don't need a rudder. You can put any Input on any Mix Line meaning you can assign any Input to any Channel on your Rx. If you're building a wing, you should just have: Ch1 Aileron +ele mix Ch2 Elevator +ail mix Ch3 Throttle That's it.

[@egtreadway4232]

I did that just to pratice but can i just start back in inputs,mix and output and change to what your saying? Thanks

[@alexgarske931]

Hello man i see you have alot ok knowledgeable info on the tx16s . I just got my tx 16S mkii rhnnjng edge tx . I come from spektrum radios and i been trying to arm my esc on my plane but cant manage to get to arm (suspect the throttle is not low enough to arm but cant figure out how to change end points! ) i switch the plug on receiver to the rudder just to test and if i hold the stick to the minimum imput it will arm . Any thoughts or advice .

[@RCVideoReviews]

I've probably done half a dozen arming videos for opentx and edgetx. Search on my channel for arm or arming and you'll find them. Lots of ways to do it.

[@7471184]

It is ok if i only use mixes for my flap and landing gear? For input i only use for throttle, aileron, rudder and elevator. For flap and landing gear i just assign switch on mixes and it works.its that ok?

[@RCVideoReviews]

One thing about OpenTX/EdgeTX is there are always more than one way to do things. If you've found a way that works for you, that makes it right. You will learn over time what best practices are and that's what I try to show after years of using this firmware.

[@egtreadway4232]

great information, im working on my first build a sonicmodell ar 1213 its a pusher plane so no rudder when setting up radio do I just skip the rudder part or what. thanks for any help

[@RCVideoReviews]

You need to setup an elevon mix. No rudder.

[@egtreadway4232]

Oh ok thanks

[@carnotasnotas8883]

Very Thanks for your videos, used traductor .

[@RCVideoReviews]

You are welcome.

[@johndd8186]

Does anyone know how to make S2 the trim control for channel 5? I put my nosewheel servo on ch 5 and rudder on ch4. I mixed them together ok but the only trimming I can do for ch5/nosewheel is using T4. I could do a separate trim with my very old Futaba radio so I hope the TX16S can do it. Thanks!

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're crossing wires. The mixer assigns channels, but it doesn't assign trim. It merely allows you to turn trim on and off. To specify a mechanical trim switch you have limited options. Go to inputs pages, create an input, call it "nose". On that setup page set the nose/rudder stick as the source and change the trim to T5 or T6. Then on your mix page for Ch5, use "nose" on line 5 as the source.

[@Cooldrums777]

I have a Radiomaster tx16S with a failed USB port. While I'm waiting for the repair I would like to load an OTX model file I downloaded from the OTX file archive onto the SDcard. I do have Companion running on my PC. But again no way to write from companion directly to the SDcard in the radio. Can I remove the SDcard from the radio, mount it on my PC and save the OTX models directly to the SDcard, put it back in my radio and have the new models available for use? If so. How?

[@RCVideoReviews]

It can be done, but it's fiddly. If you want to do the work: Look in your MODELS directory and find an unused #. You should see something like this: model1.bin model2.bin model3.bin model....bin model13.bin Name your import file model14.bin and copy it to your MODELS directory. Next look in your RADIO directory for a file called models.txt Edit that file with a text editor. Take note of how your other models are listed in that file. Add a line for model14.bin This *should* show you your model in the model select screen in the category you selected in the models.txt folder. The only thing I'm not 100% sure of is if OpenTX uses the modelXX.bin name within the configuration file itself. I think I've tried this process one time and I don't remember if it worked or not.

[@Cooldrums777]

@@RCVideoReviews As it turns out it much easier to do. Thanks to a guy on the OpenTx Facebook group. He told me how. Just mount your SD card on your PC. Run companion and read models and settings from "radio". Companion thinks the mounted SD card is the radio. Import an OTX file from another directory and open it up. Copy and paste new model. Write models and settings to "radio", Companion writes them to the SD card. Pop the card into the radio and all is as expected.

[@tacman1st]

What value is MAX when would you use it.

[@RCVideoReviews]

MAX is always 100. You could use it anytime you want a value of 100 specified--i.e. throttle cut (-100).

[@petebuttons210]

I have set up a new model. I can see my mixes are all set correctly but when I go to simulate it there is no output. What have I missed please?

[@RCVideoReviews]

No output on what? Do you see outputs using your channel monitor on the radio itself?

[@petebuttons210]

@@RCVideoReviews Thanks for the reply. I think I have figured it out. I just have to keep on trying. I am so green with open TX. Still a lot to learn.

[@vopter8712]

Helpful.

[@scrc511]

I finally understood what those sign meant, for ex when the switch !SBÎ. Here’s my question with regards to that and this will pertain to flying Helicopter. On my inputs I have assigned my dual rates and expo on switch SE, when the switch is SEî it’s my normal mode let’s say at 80% weight and 30 expo, now if I assign the same switch but now like this !SEÎ and change the weight and expo to 100% and 25 expo, will the radio recognize the position on idle up 1 and idle up 2 and use the new given value?

[@RCVideoReviews]

I don't know what idle up 1 and idle up 2 mean. If you have these lines: I1: Weight 80 E30 SEî I2: Weight 100 E25 !SEÎ The radio will use I1 when SE is up and I2 otherwise.

[@scrc511]

@@RCVideoReviews Idle Up 1 basically is coming up from a Normal Mode with a higher throttle flat curves if u will so u can do the aerobatics maneuvers

[@scrc511]

@@RCVideoReviews I guess this settings is good if you’re planning on having the same rate coming from Normal Mode. But if you want to have another rate then I guess assign the same switch let’s say SBÎ Normal, SB- Middle and SB! (Sorry couldn’t find an arrow down 😂) i1 80 / 30 i2 90 / 25 i3 100 / 20 Thank you so much. I tested the settings to my MCPX BL2 Heli, since I fly with pretty much the same rate on my AIL and ELE for D/R and expo, took out one input line from my inputs to simplify the settings, and watch the monitor and it did what is suppose to do !SEî Really good what those symbols represent. I will donate to your channel anyway I can afford, your videos helped me tremendously and now loving my TX16S even more.

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@scrc511 I'm glad the videos are helping you out. FYI We have a discord server discord.gg/jSFTASU On the server we have have a helicopter channel and they LOVE to chat about helicopters. So feel free to stop in. They can probably offer you more help on heli/opentx setup than I can.

[@sparkola]

Shouldn’t inputs affect outputs without a mixer or am I thinking about radios from long ago? Back in the day you only needed to worry about mixers when one input needed to affect more than one output.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Try it. If you don't add a mix line the output is centered.

[@sparkola]

@@RCVideoReviews Appreciate all the help from your videos. I’m coming from a 72 MHz Hitec Optic 6 with absolutely no Open Tx knowledge 🤣 It’s a steep curve.

[@RCVideoReviews]

We all started with OpenTx somewhere. Did not be afraid to ask questions and tinker with the radio. You can’t hurt anything until after takeoff. ;)

[@witneydiggersrc3251]

Great tutorials. Question as a bit confused, (easily!). I have an excavator with 16 channels, numerous mixes, so my input and mixes tabs are kinda full, right or wrongly? I didn’t understand why you had information on Chanel 3 on the input page then on mixes page filled in channel 1. Prob need to watch again

[@RCVideoReviews]

Please give me a time index in the video where you see this.

[@witneydiggersrc3251]

@@RCVideoReviews 2.49 / 4.03. I’m sure it’s me being.... Your videos are really great, slowly getting through. certainly got a few questions I’d love to ask.

[@lukeiam0]

I am flying quads and am still new to it. The way I set it up, is that the sticks are the only inputs. All my switch configs are in the mixes. However, you said the inputs identify the physical controls. So how come its working? For reference, I assigned my switches to channels which then are configured in the BetaFlight to arm, change mode (angle/acro/air), beeper, turtle, etc. What am I missing or gaining by using only mixes? Would it also be the same with sticks? Thanks!

[@RCVideoReviews]

The inputs are there to provide a standard convention for controls--sticks/sliders so they can be manipulated as a group. You can assign switches in mixes. You can also assign sticks in mixes. You can also assign pots in mixes. You cannot be too too literal with OpenTx. For most tasks on this radio, there are probably a number of different ways to accomplish them. The whole point is that Inputs provide a mechanism to define control inputs and then manipulate them easily in as a group and before assigning them to a channel. Dual rates, expo, etc... Those inputs can also be addressed elsewhere in OpenTx without the influence of mixes.

[@lukeiam0]

@@RCVideoReviews Lightning-fast response. Okay, I think I finally get it. Thanks!

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@lukeiam0 No problem :) I'd bet $1.00, for every example you see on how to do something in OpenTx I could show you an alternative way of doing it on OpenTx and make an argument for why you should do it that way. The MAIN issue I would highlight is that you do not want to put your 4 primary surface controls directly into the Mixer. You should put those in Inputs, then use those Inputs in the Mixer. You may have seen this already, but I cover it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ7Ri4Brq8p0n6c

[@FrankDoylezw]

Great video - thank you! One question: the plane I'm configuring has a three position gyro (beginner, mid, expert/off) that I've set to a switch, and this works well. The expert mode is far too twitchy and I'd like to set up rates and expo as you've done, however, so that expert mode is more controllable. If I set these to a separate switch, how do the gyro and rates interact? Is it normal to control gyro on one switch and rates on another? Just trying to get my head around it! Thanks again.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Without knowing more about your Gyro I can't answer how the Gyro and rates interact. Usually "expert mode" means the Gyro is removed from the control process. If that's the case, then there is no interaction between rates and the gyro. That said, I use hi/low rates for all of my planes, gyro or not. Adding rates simply manipulates the pulse width of the signal you send back to the Rx. It shouldn't change operation of the gyro.

[@FrankDoylezw]

@@RCVideoReviews Thank you - makes sense. Hopefully, then, I can choose high or low rates independently of the gyro setting. If gyro and low rates are both on, I should simply get stabilised flight with less weight and expo.

[@RCVideoReviews]

That about sums it up. I use rates on all stabilizer settings without issue.

[@velocity7180c]

I have been trying to assign channel 6 to a 3 position switch (SB) to control a gyro. Can you do a video on that. Please. I am a subscriber.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Mixer: Put a single line on Ch6 with SB as the source. Nothing else.

[@velocity7180c]

@@RCVideoReviews Than you Sir!

[@jcorp4649]

Great video! Just moved to tx16 from spectrum. Just to clarify to add a switch for rtl for example I just use mixer and don't need to put anything in inputs?

[@Chris-vc1dh]

is it same with edge tx?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Sure is. The core functions of the radios are the same. Edge is adding new features pretty regularly, but they operate the same at the heart of things.

[@stevengonzalez4111]

Hey My Brother, Thank you SO much for taking the time to make these videos. I'd be lost without your knowledge. I do have a question. How do I adjust (or expand) the travel on the sticks? i've been to the "output" tab and can't find travel. On Betaflight, my inpoints do not reach 1000-2000. Everything is centered to 1500, but can't seem to get to 1000 - 2000. I'd appreciate any info on this. Thanks again, Peace

[@RCVideoReviews]

On the model setup page put a check in extended limits and then increase the weights in inputs (or outputs (or mixes)). That should do it.

[@RCVideoReviews]

PS You calibrated the Tx right?

[@stevengonzalez4111]

@@RCVideoReviews Thank you so much sir! That did the trick. I'm making the weight adjustments in the mix .

[@stevengonzalez4111]

Thanks for your help on my last question. I've found another way to extend travel for endpoints. Would it hurt if I used "enable max throw" to reach my endpoints? Thanks again

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@stevengonzalez4111 Enable Max Throw?

[@witneydiggersrc3251]

Thank you

[@RCVideoReviews]

Welcome!

[@edgaeta2001]

How do I get open TX companion?

[@RCVideoReviews]

There is a link in the description: www.open-tx.org/downloads You can also google "download opentx" and it will be the first link.

[@edgaeta2001]

@@RCVideoReviews thank you that'll help a lot. I found what I thought it was by Googling it but I wanted to get it from the source. Now the swearing starts!

[@DFEUERMAN]

Thank you for the video. You left out even before "thumb" there is "brain" :p Or in my case, thought starts with my "weiner"

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Glad it helped.

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[@retractor123]

Man, 99% of people flying rc planes don't need this extremely convoluted and confusing way of programming their radios. It's so user unfriendly that it's just rediculouse.

[@RCVideoReviews]

It's definitely not for everybody. It takes a little effort.

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