OpenTx Companion Tutorial • Tuner Setup: Easy RC Plane Maidens! • Radiomaster TX16s • [Intermediate]

[@stephanpotgieter5885]

Excellent content. Love the bloopers at the end of the videos.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad you like the videos. The bloopers crack me up too.

[@lawrencebutler5973]

Wow that's awesome keep up the great work

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@lawrencebutler5973 Thanks :)

[@gernotrieger2338]

Unbelievable… it sounds to me like a Mathematics lesson. But after repeating several times it all makes great sense. Thank you so much for your tutorials! I wish to have such useful tutorials in German language. But I’m afraid, there are no such pros like you in Germany…

[@BikingVikingHH]

As another comment said, keep the videos to one topic per. Some watch these calmly to learn, refresh, or get up to date with on the latest etc. as they are already relatively proficient already, buy many, many others, like myself and Mr Moon below, come here frustrated and or desperate, we just want to fly, maybe right now, and we dont want to search through a video to find what we want, if its even there. Second, I will watch a how to video like these over and over again as i try and do whats being shown on screen, and restarting a video is way easier than constantly trying to find my desired spot in a larger video. Third, having shorter, one topic "how to" videos will be watched more, IN ENTIRETY, which I'm sure helps your KZbin stats. Forth, having "one per" makes it really easy to make playlists and categorize your videos. This is coming from me, a guy whose very new to this hobby but has an rather large knowledge base, filled with black holes of knowledge, which gets me in over my head, and I notice in videos explaining advance topics when they rely on the audience already knowing something "more basic"which I often dont. If you had "one per" it would be really easy to reference other of your videos on "pre-reqs" as you explain complicated subjects.

[@RCVideoReviews]

In the spirit of continuous improvement I've re-arranged the videos into two different playlists and will adopt a new strategy going forward. Beginner Videos will be short and assume no OpenTx knowledge. Intermediate Videos will be more complex and longer but will rely on some familiarity with OpenTx. Believe it or not, I actually have a strategy of introducing a concept and demonstrating that concept in a working configuration so viewers can use that configuration on their radios. So Concept to Practice in one video. That was always the plan. I will keep that plan in place but I'm going to stick a different label on those videos and call them Intermediate. Beginner videos will just be bite-size chunks. I have to draw a line in the sand somehow. I get it from both sides--sometimes they're too short and don't explain enough. Other times they're too long.

[@larsheuchele373]

Great explanation for beginners. Thanks a lot for this !

[@RCVideoReviews]

You’re very welcome.

[@stewm400driver]

Another great video, I love the detail and if I dont get it first time I repeat the segment. Keep them coming as you are a natural educator.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for the comment. I’ll keep them coming. There’s more to cover.

[@grantmills4829]

Brilliant ! Thanks for an excellent video. Watching your channel convinced me to join the OPEN TX community and buy this radio. Cheers

[@RCVideoReviews]

Did you get it yet? I REALLY like this radio.

[@grantmills4829]

@@RCVideoReviews Not yet, still in the mail. But enjoying the research of Open TX.

[@Legalmachinist]

Absolutely outstanding! Learned so so much. Thank you.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You’re welcome. Glad to help.

[@graymatter45]

I definitely be using instant trim. Thank you

[@RCVideoReviews]

One of the best kept secrets on these radios. Here's a pro tip for you: Put it in Global Functions and it will work on every plane without having to add it to every plane.

[@woofie7520]

Great video on a topic I see a lot of people ask about. I also enjoyed the bloopers.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Yeah, the bloopers are fun. This is a trick configuration. I wish I knew about it a long time ago.

[@garrykraemer8993]

Superb video! I must follow your lead in setting up my new TX16S! Wished I could get your model file from Companion, rather that watching & rewinding this video over and over. But I will do manage to get OTX programmed. I have a Taranis X9D, you have the best programming techniques I have found! Thanks, from an old retired B-52G/H Instructor Pilot.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I could have probably done that for you....did you get it worked out?

[@garrykraemer8993]

@@RCVideoReviews No, I have not started programming it in Companion. Would it be possible for you to add a link so I could download the code? I would appreciate it. I'm waiting on my TX16S to be delivered. I already use OTX. Thanks

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@garrykraemer8993 If I have it in my demo file I'll post it for you.

[@garrykraemer8993]

@@RCVideoReviews Thank you very much!

[@purwanu]

Pretty much more good ideas can be made with OpenTX, your videos are so far my best references......more reasons to love my new TX16S!!! Salam dari Indonesia!!!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad you like them!

[@burkhardschmidt7457]

Thanks a lot for this. Especially for inexperienced pilots like me this content is of great value.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@garyarmst]

Awesome video! I love the channel. I've just discovered OpenTX, and I'm upset that it has taken me so long to discover it. Migrating from Spektrum to Radiomaster slowly, but steadily! Thanks for all of the REALLY helpful videos!!!

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're very welcome. I'm glad the videos have been helpful for you.

[@tala23ful]

The library is getting bigger really informative video thanks again for the great work

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for checking-in. More material on the way...

[@FASTFREDDIE-R.C.]

This doesn’t really apply for my application but I still enjoy your videos and learning opentx to get the most out of it. Btw people are starting to take notice of your work more your channel has come up in fb groups.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I keep referring to the techniques in these videos as puzzle pieces. So even if the setup in a video doesn't help in your situation, you can always use the techniques for other configurations. So that's the benefit you've apparently figured out. Thanks for the info on the channel showing up elsewhere. Do you have any links?

[@FASTFREDDIE-R.C.]

RC Video Reviews you have to log on to see comments. m.facebook.com/groups/609303173198626?view=permalink&id=748872925908316&ref=group_browse

[@RCVideoReviews]

Very cool. thanks for sharing that.

[@FASTFREDDIE-R.C.]

RC Video Reviews any time

[@BikingVikingHH]

@@FASTFREDDIE-R.C. tell people the channel sucks, I like the almost 1:1 student teacher ratio we have right now as I try and learn this new radio, its gonna get crowded! haha just playing

[@radmoore4998]

Dude you taught me alot, I don't know about open TX just amazing what all. It can do!! Thanks for all you do!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you found the info useful.

[@jeanlucvassort6411]

an other part of the puzzle - Great thanks ...

[@RCVideoReviews]

You are welcome!

[@gate6670]

That's a great information to me. Thanks lot.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome.

[@RichardHamilton2014]

One word! ... Genius! thanks!

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome!

[@josephsantacruz5957]

Enjoy your videos

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thank you and thanks for the comment.

[@boumbo45]

Have you been reading the whole OpenTX documentation to know all that ? Thanks for the share !

[@RCVideoReviews]

Not really, I've just been using OpenTx for a lot of years now and I've had to setup most configurations one might use on a plane.

[@tonybeverley5406]

Hey nice work what a great set up iam defenantly going to set up on my Taranis .ausome idea for maidens thank you

[@RCVideoReviews]

Have fun. I agree, very cool settings for maidens to do in-flight tuning.

[@davehayes8812]

Thanks John! I'm earning a heap of good stuff :)

[@RCVideoReviews]

You bet!

[@joepalomba225]

Hey John, that’s F’n magic, crazy cool. In the simulator at the end you used the sliders to adjust the when b/middle is active I’m confused, toggling the momentary switch sets the trim to where one would be holding a stick or having had moved the slider to (or both!) ?

[@RCVideoReviews]

The sliders affect weight, not trim. They are independent of each other.

[@joepalomba225]

@@RCVideoReviews right, it was late last night when I watched that

[@mickelson8332]

John, how the hell do you know all this stuff? Fantastic mate. It took me until 'simulate' for the penny (cent) to drop to fully understand why I would need this, I wish I had seen this three flights (and a few bumps) ago with my new Dart XLe. will program this in this weekend. thanks again. Great instruction. Mick in the UK

[@RCVideoReviews]

I tinker alot. Glad you found the information helpful.

[@domly5548]

Love the idea of instant trim but how can I assign that function to T5 or T6 switch since those are momentary switches? Thx. Love your channel, very very informative. 👍👍

[@RCVideoReviews]

Watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqK0lHt-jah2htk

[@BikingVikingHH]

I get the instant trim. great tip and thank you, but you lost me with the "curves". i understand the expo curve its self, i.e. parabolic, but i dont understand what you were doing other than setting min/max values for the pot switch (with a straight line/no curve lol). is there a video where you explain "curves" in more detail?

[@RCVideoReviews]

I do not have a stand-alone curve video. Don’t get too literal with the terminology. The developers call the function curves. I used a straight line within the curve function to establish end points for weight and expo. The whole point is to ensure you can never enable an input with Zero weight which would leave the model uncontrollable. This is exactly what I said in the video. The curve is applied to the input to cap the highest possible weight and the lowest possible weight while in tuning mode. Try it yourself. In the simulator set an input with a weight of zero and see how much it moves when you move the stick. Applying the curve prohibits a weight below the low endpoint of the curve or above the nigh endpoint of the curve. If they had a “lines” function I would have used it. Mathematically a curve represents a function. In this case my function is linear.

[@OZSCQUADS]

Learning so much with these videos. Thank you so much. Will be passing on the knowledge to some of the other older guys I fly with. lol. Just wish I knew how you got your simulator to be red like the radio. Mine is a dark blue color and nother like the radio screen

[@RCVideoReviews]

Under Radio profile -> SD Structure Path -> Add a directory accessible by your computer. Copy the contents of your SD card there. That should do it.

[@dougmaxwell7190]

I am just starting and found this video. This sounds great but can you tell me which videos to start with and follow them in a logical order. Ive only done basic setup to date. Thanks

[@RCVideoReviews]

Start with the beginner series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5acipSglM-Id5o There is no particular order. Watch the beginner series, then flip over to the intermediate/advanced series. I have a bunch of OpenTX and EdgeTX snippets that are short single function type clips as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWW0iqKCe9GAnJI

[@Dmitry633]

How did you make "Play track - rate" ? I have 47 sound files inside sounds/en but not rate or expo. Have you downloaded some sort of additional sound pack?

[@RCVideoReviews]

The Amber sound pack. That's one of the first things I do. It's covered in the SD Card Setup video.

[@fireballxl574]

Hi John, Do you know if there is an OpenTx protocol for the original Spektrum DSM AR6000 receivers? Thanks for the great videos!!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Multiprotocol support isn't provided by OpenTX, it's provided by the multiprotocol module in radios like the TX16s. MPM protocols can be found here: github.com/pascallanger/DIY-Multiprotocol-TX-Module/blob/master/Protocols_Details.md You have to know what protocol you want, and bounce it off that list. If it's on that list, the MPM will support it and radios like the TX16s will be able to bind.

[@utricseb]

This is a great option John, thank you so much. I have a question, I configured this for EdgeTX 2.8.1, but none of the english sound packs have sound files for the single words "expo" and "rate". Do you know how to obtain them?

[@RCVideoReviews]

On my discord, I have an #emily-requests channel. I can make any Emily audio prompt within the limits of the AI generator. So pop in discord and see what's there. If you need something not listed, just ask, and I can make them in a few minutes.

[@utricseb]

@@RCVideoReviews Haaa.. fantastic, found what I needed there. THanks

[@markp63698]

Unsuccessfully tried to set up the variable Weight and Expo adjustment using the sliders. The Input page/graph showed the intersection of the two red lines tracking the Curve setup on the Curve tab rather than the expected black line Weight track regardless of the position of the rate switch, i.e. high^, mid-, and lowV. Checked it on the plane and the servo travel was limited to the Curve Weight constraints, e.g, Weight of 30% to 95%. This happened even when i deleted the Curve from the WEI and EXP input lines. Only when I deleted the Curve from the model did the Weight following the black line on the Input graph. Hope this makes sense. Any thoughts?

[@RCVideoReviews]

There is a bug in 2.3.10 with the input graphs tracking correctly. The variable weight and expo sliders in this video work. I use them.

[@markp63698]

Thanks for the reply. Just to be sure I follow your response, there is a bug in 2.3.10 but in fact, your servos tracks correctly and not modified by the Weight Curve in either the high or low rate switch modes? ? @@RCVideoReviews

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@markp63698 As long as you add an Input line that activates with a switch position as shown @9:12. the GV weight/expo should only apply to that Input. Also notice @9:22 how the other rates defined on Input are set using SB down and SB up. If you use hard coded weights and curves in SB up and SB down, the weight/expo curve will not effect those inputs.

[@cwwisk]

This is genius.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Why thank you ;)

[@davidpiper3652]

That took a double-take to understand. But powerful.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I maidened my Saber without this setup, then immediately went back to the pits and added the tunable expo for the 2nd flight. It's an awesome capability for maiden flights.

[@witneydiggersrc3251]

Any thoughts, apart from the obvious colour screen, if you had a taranis x9d, would you still upgrade if colour wasn’t as important ? or would the new tx16s do more.?? Great tutorials. Thanks.👍

[@RCVideoReviews]

The TX16s main party trick is the MPM. It can bind with just about anything mainstream out there and a ton of proprietary drone protocols. For me, the important thing was adding the non-frsky options. I understand the comparison you're trying to make, but you shouldn't discount the screen. It is excellent. I was pretty happy with my Taranis and didn't think much of the screen, but now that I have this screen, I would not want to go back.

[@witneydiggersrc3251]

@@RCVideoReviews thanks for the prompt reply. i have an excavator, I was hoping that the display would make curves and setting easier, although that may just be an opentx thing.

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@witneydiggersrc3251 I don't think curves and settings are necessarily any easier on the big color screen. They may present better though.

[@stewm400driver]

When using the variable pot or slider to change expo or weight, does it have to be on the input line? I have all my dual rates /expos on mixes tied to switches. I can't seem to get my new safety curve to change the expo. I'm wondering if its because I'm on the mix page!

[@RCVideoReviews]

The approach I use requires an input with a curve to govern the endpoints. That input is used in Special Functions to adjust the Global Variable. The Global Variable is used as a replacement for a hard coded numeric value for weights and expo. If I were you, I would break this into two pieces: 1) Get your Global Variable to work the way you want it to work within the range you want it to exist. 2) Apply that Global Variable to the weight or expo where you want it to be applied. It doesn't matter if that weight is defined on inputs, mixes, our outputs. You can use Global Variables on all three tabs.

[@stewm400driver]

@@RCVideoReviews got it, for some reason when using the TX to programe , it did not allow the global function as an option. Took a look at Companion and there it was. Thanks again for your video help.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Global Variables != Global Functions Did you get your mix to work?

[@stewm400driver]

@@RCVideoReviews yes, all sorted thanks to you and your videos.

[@Dmitry633]

Thanks man, nice tutorial. I want to set my TX16s for custom throttle mix. My plane flies straight an level with zero throttle with no trims. With throttle it turns left and rolls left. I already managed to make a mix that listens to throttle and add it to the aileron. I am sure you can do it the better way. I did it by making a formula in mixing tab aileron=aileron+throttle*(0-30%curve). Now I want this constant (30%) to be a slider. So I need to add a GV for that? But the problem is that you cannot make mix formulas in mixer like a=(c+d)*2-y*0.2 . You can only multiply everything that is above the line. Is there a smarter way of doing it? And my plane is V-tail. So making rudder mix from throttle is even harder.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I would suggest adding two washers under the left side of your motor mount. Do you have down and right thrust now?

[@Dmitry633]

@@RCVideoReviews I know about thrust angle. I wanted to solve this problem in software.

[@RCVideoReviews]

What are your variables: c=curve d=? y=? Is your *0.2 meant to be a percentage? You referenced 30% above. Tell me what you're trying to get the mix to do to the plane. Forget curves/mixes/rates just say what the "better way" is.