EdgeTX Companion v2.8: Complete Start to Finish Intro

[@Legalmachinist]

I was getting nowhere until I discovered Companion was version 2.8 and TX16s was running 2.9. Once I updated Companion then it communicated and now I can benefit from this excellent tutorial. Thanks.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Nice! Good work.

[@bulufish8208]

Became my go to channel on anything to do with RC................. If you want to learn this is the channel so let's all support it.. thank u. 😊

[@RCVideoReviews]

Kind comment--thank you.

[@emilgabl9069]

@@RCVideoReviews What should I do if when I plug the USB into the radio and it doesn't give me the option to pick "USB STORAGE", it just shows "USB". Companion doesn't detect my radio.

[@williamcox3852]

Very excellent training video John. Companion should be your best friend when it comes to EdgeTX. Keep up the good work.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Appreciate it Bill. As always--thanks for watching.

[@jerryzito6840]

I'm not sure if this is the same video but thank you so much for recommending discord. Great place with helpful friendly people.

[@RCVideoReviews]

No worries!

[@juliandesmier2321]

Thank you for an excellent video so grateful,you have a gift for teaching and making things simple to follow and understand.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You are very welcome. Thank you for the kind comment.

[@woofie7520]

Excellent video on Companion. I see a lot of people asking for this information. This video will answer the questions they want to know, and I think will help some see the benefits of it. Great job John.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thank you Dave. Companion has gone through some change--it was time to put this one together.

[@danieldewindt3919]

Finally a nice explanation. Thanks for sharing I was wondering how the folders are used.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome!

[@witneydiggersrc3251]

Another very useful and great presentation, thank you for all your efforts. Happy New Year👍

[@davidsebbag1695]

As usual the best there is

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thank you.

[@stevebarrow3042]

excellent video, thank you very much!

[@RCVideoReviews]

You are welcome!

[@MyroonMedia]

Love your videos! I've been learning a lot! This makes EdgeTX a lot simpler in a sense. Thanks!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Companion is just awesome. Once you learn it, you'll never want to let it go.

[@paulg7763]

Just wanted to say thanks for all your edge tx tutorials, it's really helped me no end, especially in the mixer and logic side of things. Also your ELRS vids as I also run ELRS in my planes. Like many others, I really appreciate your teaching skills! On the google earth executable setup part you mentioned, it's for viewing your GPS telemetry logs from the radio, if you run a GPS of course. Only problem is I couldn't get it to work in 2.7, and also in 2.8. It opens google earth just fine in the log viewer, but under temporary places where it is supposed to show up I just can't get google earth to show it. Not sure what I'm doing wrong, but looks like it would be a cool visual for showing your GPS flight data in 3D in google earth. Possibly to also help find a lost model if you fly cross country!

[@RCVideoReviews]

I've used gps log data outside of companion to track down long range planes before. Not sure I'd want to use companion for that. Anyway, glad you find my videos helpful.

[@kurtzFPV]

Crushing it on the Edgetx content. Your my go-to channel. Hope to have a boxer sometimes in January. Do you have video on exporting models and settings from the tx16s and importing to the smaller black and white screen radios? Particularly where the models are using external modules on one and internal on the second.edit: just got to that part in the video where you mentioned requesting this. It would be appreciated.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad to help. Request noted.

[@RakaShar]

Thanks for this! Excellent tutorial!

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're very welcome!

[@Coyotehello]

Well, thanks again. Just yesterday in another of your video (I think, the upgrading to 2.8.0, video) I was commenting and asking if you could explain what was the TX companion was for. Of course you answered my question 6 months before I asked. I need to spend way more time on your channel! Cheers, a

[@RCVideoReviews]

Good stuff!

[@Coyotehello]

I bought the dongle ... ;-)

[@beauthompson5338]

Hi John, In the setup section. what settings would be different if you had a radio with a black and white display like the box Thanks. Beau

[@tunablue]

Yes, please do video to transfer etx model files to Companion/Radio. Thank you!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Noted.

[@oliwally]

Thank you for all the hard work you are putting into your excellent videos to help so many of us. Quick question about the 'Update Settings' tab: Under 'options' behind each line on that window there is 'download', 'decompress' and 'install'. The first two are self-explanatory, but the install - does that mean it will install all of that on my radio if I have it plugged in? Is that the best way to install updates or is it better to use buddy or even the manual way you describe in another video? Thanks for your help. Keep up the great work. Oli

[@jerryzito6840]

Thanks, my friend! I have been procrastinating using companion. Anyway, I set up my radio profile but accidentally selected the wrong radio. I tried several ways, but I can't seem to fix the error.

[@johanakerblad339]

Many thanks for all great presentations and instruction! You seem to be on expert level and I Have a problem with my OLED display experiment. My LCD cable was cut off by my mistake. I have made cable for my 2.4inch OLED display and I found software in the EdgeTx group. Because my cable to LCD broke I can not program my Pocket radio to boot up with OLED nightly program. I have ordered LCD display with cable but if the OLED does not work I am afraid that I can not program back to boot up with the LCD nightly. Could you help with how to control boot up file from PC?

[@RCVideoReviews]

You could flash via buddy.edgetx.org without a display.

[@michaeldomanski2472]

Would like to see a video on bringing in a model file, like Jonas's OMPHobby M2. if the model file was for OpenTX and if you can bring in OpenTX model files into EdgeTX.

[@syros218]

Thanks for the tips to companion. But why don't I have pictures of models when connecting the radio to the computer. I do not know.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Did you copy your sd card contents from the radio to the pc and tell Companion where your sd card structure is? If you do that, Companion will show your model images.

[@syros218]

@@RCVideoReviews So I need to indicate the structure of the Companion SD card. Thanks, I'll try to point it out.

[@madforit9661]

I get to the part were i click simulate and it says on mine joysticks are disabled How do i fix this Thanks

[@cannonjanes994]

Can you upload a video on how to transfer models from one radio (eg: Boxer) to another (eg: TX16)?

[@NETCODEFAIL]

still no access to sqs5font on black and white screen

[@flat-earther]

can't see what you are doing on my laptop.

[@FlyMarc63]

Thanks for your excellent video. Do you know how I can make companion work with the new Radiomaster Pocket radio?

[@OraTab]

Once again, another excellent video! Thank you for sharing! I do have a question though, have you noticed that models get duplicated when using Companion 2.8? I've used companion 2.7 before, and I've used 2.8 just to sync my SD card contents (as a sort of backup), but I played a bit more while following along your video, and later noticed that my models got duplicated somehow. Not sure what I did wrong 🤷‍♂

[@RCVideoReviews]

I haven't seen dupes since they fixed the unused models issue. If you can replicate the issue, you should open an issue on the EdgeTX github.

[@davidthorne674]

Thanks!

[@RCVideoReviews]

You bet! Thanks again for hitting the tip jar.

[@michelpetrus]

Thank you, great as always. I don’t know what is the recommended way to set SD Card path in campanion. To the G: drive which contains the actual radio SD card or to a local copy on the computer ?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Either way will work. Just be aware, if you point to the radio, you have to have the radio connected and the card mounted in order for Companion to see the contents. If you store the files on your PC, the radio does not have to be connected, but now you need to synchronize things if you make changes to content outside of model/radio settings.

[@michelpetrus]

@@RCVideoReviews Thank you.

[@pfeerick]

Local copy on the computer, and using the "Synchronise SD" feature of Companion is probably the best/recommended option - it doesn't require the radio to be connected to simulate and test stuff, and means you always have a backup copy of the radio SD card content.

[@johnclark7786]

How do I load the files on my PC. Is there a way to load the radio models into Companion without connecting the radio to the PC. @4:22 you mention that you can use Companion with connecting the radio via USB. @@RCVideoReviews

[@prasad_baviskar9470]

I have downloaded the EdgeTX companion from the official EdgeTX website. The software crashes when I try to upload my SD card folder in the settings menu. Otherwise, it works fine for me. Also, as shown in the video, I never get to see the 'OK' and 'Cancel' buttons. Would anyone be able to help me sort this issue out?

[@RCVideoReviews]

If you have a repeatable issue, you should open a ticket on the EdgeTX github: github.com/EdgeTX/edgetx/issues

[@shotbyarian]

do you provide your etx file so i can use it on my ts16s mkii as a starting point? thanks!

[@MoritzWeller]

3:25 i don't understand why you copy your SD card 1:1 but at 10:50 you end up reading in the content from the actual SD card instead of using the copied folder. how can i use the copied folder instead? there does not seem to be an equivalent button of "read models and settings from radio" for the copied folder method?

[@MoritzWeller]

so the correct way seems to be to read in from the radio directly once and save that new .etx document as your main .etx project you can open up later even without the radio being connected via USB so you are able to work on your radio that way and later sync it back to the radio once you reconnect it. did i get that right?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Yes, you can open and edit .etx files without the radio. You can write edited .etx files back to the radio at any time.

[@aint_no_saint8782]

Hey John, When I select Read Models I get the following message "Cannot Load MODELS/model8.yml: yaml-cpp: error at line 302, column 12: end of map not found" Any ideas what went wrong?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Open that file with a text editor and figure out what model it is. The name should be at the top of the file. Once you know, then open that model on the radio and edit the configuration. Make any change you want and let the radio re-write the model file on the radio. That should solve it.

[@paulr3556]

Hiya, tried to delete/stop sensor lost warning whilst still keeping telemetry lost warning. Attempted on remote, only clicking warnings off worked on both, will companion let you keep the telemetry, and loose the "sensor lost"?

[@RCVideoReviews]

I'm not aware of any way to do that. Is the sensor that's giving you trouble important? You could just delete the sensor...? Would that help?

[@user-ic3rr1nw8r]

My companion does not work with my RadioMaster Boxer radio. It has no target for it. I suppose this is because the radio is rather new. Any one knows when it will get fixed?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Boxer is supported in 2.8.1. Remember, Boxer recently came out. So you have to wait for the developers to add new radios to Companion.

[@dartdart7674]

Whenever I try to read the models and settings from the radio I get "Cannot load MODELS/model8.yml: yaml-cpp: error at line 302, column 12: end of map not found"

[@RCVideoReviews]

Figure out what model is model8.yml (open the file from the sd card with a text editor and look for the model name). Then open that model on the radio itself, make any edit at all. Just change something. That should solve it.

[@dartdart7674]

@@RCVideoReviews Works Now. Thank you.

[@Dcscockpit]

could you please do a video on how to get the heli mixing back on the tx16 after edge 2.8? I have one flybar heli that I cannot use now. I used companion to make a new model and chose the swashplate type under the edit menu for that model but it still isnt mixed in the radio. I don't know why they took that template out of the radio...what did it hurt being in there? I will not by the "it took up space" explanation. I checked everywhere online and in the edge tx manual and all it says is that helicopter ccpm mixing is available with a custom compiled firmware whatever that means

[@RCVideoReviews]

The EdgeTX team will give you one on their discord. Or you can watch my video on compiling your own and you'll be able to take care of it yourself anytime you want: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGetk2WQrtxqnJI

[@tala23ful]

I have updated my radio with V2.8.0 Flying Dutchman but initially I had noheli checked. Now I want to fly helcopters how do I get the heli options back? I have reload the firmware but still no heli. I can't find how to have heli included can you advise please.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Timely: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6C6lnqsap2en6s

[@mytubehkjt]

Hi. I ran the Mulit Channel Namer LUA as per one of your recent videos however, it has mis labelled all of my channel assignments. I run TAER whereas it has names everything as AETR. Is there any way to 'un run' or uninstall that LUA? Thanks.

[@RCVideoReviews]

All multi-channel namer does is put labels on our outputs. So change your output labels. It does this in accordance with the MPM protocol you've used. i.e. D16 will use AETR.

[@marcioh123]

hi, as a opentx companion user I don´t understand why the downloaded firmware in companion edgetx does not come with the options compiled. for example sqtr5font, heli , etc. no matter what I tried it didn´t work as in opentx companion.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Edge doesn't provide live compile time options. That is one nice thing about OpenTX over EdgeTX. On the other hand, it's ridiculously simple to compile your own: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGetk2WQrtxqnJI

[@marcioh123]

@@RCVideoReviews thank you, I will try...

[@donhale4137]

What about Radiomaster BOXER radio, how do you use this in companion

[@RCVideoReviews]

Update to 2.8.1 and Companion to 2.8.1. Boxer was released after 2.8.

[@glenn4211]

This is great - can you tell me how to make a simulator dongle? I would really like to do that. Thanks

[@para9111]

Thank you for your videos have you created a video explaining how to copy models from Zorro to new Boxer radio with EdgeTx?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Companion is probably the best option for that as it will handle adjusting your configurations if necessary. Open models/settings from Zorro, save the ETX file. Switch profiles, connect Boxer, open your ETX file and write to Boxer.

[@para9111]

@@RCVideoReviews Thank you so much appreciated dude.

[@TaintedMirrorDotCom]

How does one simulate telemetry data on EdgeTX Companion? E.g., logical switches triggered by altitude, low receiver battery, etc.

[@TaintedMirrorDotCom]

PS thanks HEAPS for your amazing videos. I have learned so much from you!

[@RCVideoReviews]

I've been using a global variable and a switch to manipulate the global variable. Then build the logic on the GV before moving it to a sensor. It's the only way I know how to do it on the radio. In Companion, there is a telemetry sensor value page which can be used to 'set' the condition for the radio, but the last time I tried it, it didn't work on Companion for Edge. It did work on Companion for OpenTX.

[@RCVideoReviews]

...and you're welcome. Glad to help.

[@TaintedMirrorDotCom]

@@RCVideoReviews Excellent tip. Thank you!

[@alexherrera3918]

I do not see my radio joisticks , it seems that i need the drivers. It is not in windows. Where can i find Boxer drivers? Thanks

[@RCVideoReviews]

Discord

[@alexherrera3918]

@@RCVideoReviews solved, i had to get into bootloader mode with two trims. many thanks

[@MouwDown]

When You selected that file to update the radio. Where did it come from? I'm following you to a T. I'm stuck because I don't have a file it likes or something.

[@RCVideoReviews]

It would be helpful to give a time index so I know what exactly you're referring to. Also, consider joining my discord, it's a MUCH better platform for Q&A than YT comments.

[@RCVideoReviews]

FYI The description of the video contains links for both the EdgeTX Github and a direct link to EdgeTX firmware releases.

[@michaelbutler2915]

Can I use logical switches to turn on and off SI and SJ. I want to control when my gimbal LEDs illuminate.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You can use logical switches to set the output values of switches, but not to control power output on the pins.

[@michaelbutler2915]

Thanks for you quick response. That is what I was thinking. I bought and installed the switch, but have not been brave enough to spice the wires.

[@Ard1400]

Thanks for the great video. Is there now an option to turn on Bluetooth in the Transmitter with EdgeTX Companion v2.8? Till today I always do a request for a custom firmware build made by pfeerick. (Request a firmware build - 2.8.0)

[@RCVideoReviews]

There is a bluetooth drop down in the hardware tab. Options are off, telemetry, and trainer. There's also a corresponding device name I suspect is for pairing. The Boxer radio also has a BT header.

[@rcrotorfreak]

Hi great video. One of the thing I don't under stand because this was able to be done for Taranis. Is there a way to adjust the length of time the custom splash screen displays?

[@RCVideoReviews]

As far as I know, there is no option to specify the amount of time the splash screen is displayed, but you can delete the splash screen and it will just boot into the radio. You could make a feature request if this is something you feel strongly about.

[@rcrotorfreak]

@@RCVideoReviews It really make no sense not to have that feature. There is feature for Taranis with opentx but this was like 5 years ago. I loved it because doesn't make sense for 1 second splash screen with 1 second sound lol. Ty for you're videos. Yesturday I actually watch how to fine tune Frsky receiver and after I went and maiden that receiver. So happy. Oh I want to ask question. How do I setup a throttle cut? I want to use it to shut down my engine on Raptor 30 v2 I'm building. Ty :)

[@pfeerick]

Black and white screen radios all have the facility to set splash screen time, as well as power-on and power-off animation delay. Colorlcd screens don't have a splash screen delay because it was thought the delay in those radio getting started was long enough (but there has been a request to be able to make it even longer, as an option).

[@rcrotorfreak]

@@pfeerick Odd my radio boot like 1 second lol. It wont heart to have that feather so people who love customizing their radio like they do to everything. Can customize add delay to splash screen so it goes with the music. I'm sure time will come. But this feature shouldn't be left out. Many want this feature. Anyway's Merry Christmas :)

[@pfeerick]

@@rcrotorfreak is it a colour screen radio? If not, please re-read my comment ;) if it is, what radio is it? As this is not what I have experienced firsthand across several radio models... minimum startup is between 4 and 5 seconds (i.e. the radio is usable, given no startup warnings) With *all* b&w radios, they can be on and usable in less than a second, or the splash screen can be set to up to around 15 seconds IIRC

[@frankgarcia9045]

ive been trying to follow along but on the firmware flashing step where did you find the latest firmware?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Did you see the link in the description? EdgeTX Firmware Releases github.com/EdgeTX/edgetx/releases

[@frankgarcia9045]

@@RCVideoReviews did but after trying to update the firmware it doesn't seem to work it's says complete instantly there is no loading bar. After I disconnect and turn radio back on it's still on the same firmware.

[@Wim_Snor]

Great video, love it. And love to see a video how to transfer etx model files to Companion/Radio. That is now a (small) problem in our RC group, would be great if we have a solution.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Noted.

[@johndd8186]

This seems like a much, much easier way to update the radio with the latest Edge TX firmware.

[@RCVideoReviews]

It's comprehensive as far as I can tell. Everything in one spot.