Setting up the screen/widgets (RadioMaster/Jumper/FrSky)

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[@typxxilps]

I like these basics a lot. Short and focussed, but so interesting and focussed that you can't wait for the next episode. Yes, in these moments you can wait or enjoy an episode from the playlist. Helps me a lot cause sometimes menu / command order seem to be not that logical to me or I'm simply not familiar enough with it. thx

[@anthonyeden931]

Mow! Just what I was looking for. My TX16S had been driving me crazy. I knew I had a full set of widgets programmed but I could not get them displayed on the main screen, until all was revealed at the 7 min 15 second mark. Pedantry is discouraged but this tiny little detail was buried away. I am so pleased that I found it. Time to put my money where my mouth is and make a donation to support your work.

[@Painless360]

Thank you for the support! Happy flying!

[@TheRcEngineer]

Thank you so much, super helpful. Unbelievable how poerfull this system is.

[@MCsCreations]

Great tips, Lee! Thanks a lot! 😊 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@Painless360]

Thanks! You too!

[@propsoff]

Such a great screen on this for the money.. Great info Lee...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@jalpa9642]

Thanks Lee, the Manual that comes w/the TX16S is only a "Quick Start Guide", I downloaded the "User Manual" today we'll see if it's more detailed in creating/arranging screens, models, etc... =)

[@TMacFPV]

FYI, there's a new version of the TX16S User Manual, v1.2

[@jalpa9642]

@@TMacFPV Thanks man, got it...! =)

[@h2o-fpv623]

Great video thank u.

[@Billbobaker]

I'll have to book mark this video.. so much information but like drinking out of a fire hose.. I will want to watch this as I go through different options on my radio.

[@learningtofly6675]

thankyou!!!!!!! short sweet simple

[@shauleiz]

Fantastic Video. Very informative! I wander if it is at all possible to make the screen change conditionally. I was thinking of changing the background to red when the model is ARMED an to green when DISARMED

[@russcole5685]

Thanks for all your wonderful advice and help, just wondering though, do we need a computer to use companion or can we use a smart phone to programme and save to SD card

[@Painless360]

I've not seen a phone app for OpenTX myself... everything you can do in companion is something that you can do on the radio. It's just a lot faster and handy to upgrade and backup your radio and model settings. Happy flying

[@jkjk-hj7hb]

At airfield sunny day screen is " blind" I mean absolutely no readable , even hard to check timer. Is any recommendation to setup right screen colour or fonts?

[@jimsnodgrass8454]

Hi Lee, Really nice video on an area I seem to waste a lot of time on with this TX16S Radio. I’m assuming there is no easy way to replicate these Screens and copy / paste them from one model that’s fully set up the way you want it as a template, into your other models is there? I’ve tried to do this in Companion but that didn’t work.. seems like the only way is to do it one model at a time within each individual model .. right? Or am I missing something?

[@Painless360]

You could setup a model memory and then copy that for new models but I am not aware of a way to copy widget layouts between models. If you find one, please let me know...

[@jimsnodgrass8454]

Painless360 Thanks Lee, I bet we’ll need to wait for a later release of Companion to be able to copy just these screen setups (alone) to other models. Duplicating the model as a template is a pretty good substitute in the interim but then each model has a lot of unique features I need to delete out. The display screens on the other hand Have lots of parameters that are common to most planes and it’s nice to have them set up like you did I think along with RSSI and Cels on the top menu line if there’s telemetry capability in the RCVR.

[@securus777]

What's up with the 'Battcheck' widget? Seems like it'd be helpful but when I try and set it up with rxbat (or any bat telem for that matter) it just says 0.0v and 0%?

[@pilotimodele4598]

...👍😊

[@ParkerMan2012]

Do you have a video on how to add some down elevator mix to the flaps on the Radiomaster TX16S?

[@Painless360]

The process is the same on any OpenTX powered radio. See the OpenTX mix school videos..

[@sorebruiser]

Very helpful video! Anyone know if it is possible to copy and paste widgets between models or do the widgets have to be set up manually for each model?

[@Painless360]

At the moment it needs setting up model by model - unless someone knows a cool trick?

[@sorebruiser]

@@Painless360 Thank you for the quick response. I'm unable to find a solution for this. It appears that this will be supported in version 2.6 of EdgeTx based on a post in RCGroups, but since I"m using OpenTX, that doesn't help much! I really appreciate your videos. You are a very effective teacher. Thank you.

[@kencroft7933]

Do the widgets have to be set individually for each model or can they be set just once and then apply as a default screen for all models?

[@Painless360]

I've kit found a way to do that. If I find out I'll make a video.. Happy flying

[@richardsable9623]

A very helpful primer for me, thanks. I have somehow deleted the default screen on my RMTX16S, I have set up a screen for a model following your description but cannot see how to transfer it to others. Do you know of a means of doing this please (there are over 20 models on the TX). I'd be most grateful.

[@Painless360]

I'm not sure you can. The setup for each model is held on the SD card and from what I can see here they are not easily edited to copy that change. If you find a way, please let me know!

[@jerryzito6840]

Appreciate you. I have two issues that maybe you can help me with. For a second I saw your screen pop up with animated output slider bars. I cannot locate mine. Also, on your output page, you have directional arrows for each channel, I don't have those. What seems to be wrong?

[@Painless360]

At what point in the video?

[@adamplays3337]

Im looking to get a new radio, is this the T16s pro? Is it worth the extra for the hall gimbals? Realistically, my two options are,the Jumper T8SG V2.0 With hall gimbals, or T16S no hall gimbles, or wait save more and get the T16S pro?

[@anthonywitham2305]

Adam Plays: It's the RadioMaster TX16S which has hall effect gimbles. It's arguably better value and a better radio then the Jumper T16s pro. It has the in built 4 in 1 module. On the RC wing site the Jumper T8SG was $89.99 USD, Jumper T16 pro v2 1$69.99, hard to get, it's being replaced by the Jumper T18. Jumper T18 with Hall gimbles $159.99. RadioMaster TX16S $109.99. This has Hall effect gimbles a touch screen. (not working with the current OpenTX version , but is coming.) So for $20 more then the Jumper T8SG and $50 / $60 cheaper then the Jumper T16 / T18. You get a better radio. Painless has a video comparing the Jumper T18 v RadioMasterTX16: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGqXoKKYd5WCY7c. I'm not recommending RC wing, it was just a site I used for comparison for prices, I bought my Radio Master TX16s from Banggood. I also have the Jumper T16S with external module to which I fitted Hall gimbles. But in my opinion the RadioMaster is the better radio. Save up the extra money and buy a RadioMaster TX16s.

[@jimsnodgrass8454]

Anthony Witham Very well stated, and I agree completely that the TX16S, at least as of today’s date is the best way to go. One other thing I think worth mentioning is their Radiomaster support via e-mail is very quick and effective as is asking almost any question on their Facebook or the RGGroups.com thread on this Radio.. it’s great. The heart if this radio is OpenTx and the DIY 4in1 Dev team supporting the MPM in it is really interesting. Great new features within that firmware pop up daily, so thats why I’m so excited to own this radio.

[@bertbeinaaf8314]

Does this work on any radio with openTX or only the newer models with the big color screens. Because I don’t think that I can show this on my Taranis QX7...

[@Painless360]

Just on the radios with colour screens. See my series on your radio for what you can do with yours.. Happy flying

[@bertbeinaaf8314]

Reminds me of a Janis Joplin song. Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a colour TV...

[@robsamways3124]

Hi Lee, I need advise, but before that: thank you for your brilliant video channel. You have provided me with 99% of everything I needed to know regarding Taranis and now my Radio Master TX16S. I have one thing I need to know: how do I turn the widget on my screen for RXBT on? I'm using X8R and S8R recievers. I have tried deleting all sensors in Telemetry screen and then rediscovering them. In Logic and sSpecial Functions I do get Rxbt info and warnings. On the widget screen I have set source to Rxbt to support the battery widget, changed read in ideal battery cell to overall view, but thus far, despite trying various things, I just can't get the battery widget to display Rxbt value/ status? Please help.

[@Painless360]

I've just tried it here on the TX16s and it's not as simple as it should be is it! I'll look into it and if I get it working I'll make a video. There are 3rd party telemetry widgets that may be able to do it..

[@robsamways3124]

Hello Lee. I figured it out. This is the way to get your Rxbt displaying the value on screen in a widget: 1. Turn the module on. 2. Select widget screen. 3. Select widget setup. 4. Scroll through screens until you find Roud value. (You actually need value option) 5. Scroll through values to Rxbt and select.(WITH MODLE ON.) 6. It will now show the Rxbt value! You will need to do this process for each screen, then again repeat gor each module turning then on.

[@robsamways3124]

Typo above....not module but Model/ plane.

[@robsamways3124]

Another typo: Road value should read Rud Value. It seems to be the one that pops up representing "values" as a option.

[@faktalist]

How to show battrey level in top widget?

[@TMacFPV]

transmitter battery level is a "Value" labeled Batt

[@aerialhorizonrc7827]

Mine widget timer and counter seem to be cut off at the bottom or bleeds over the text. Is there a fix for it?

[@Painless360]

If there is it'll be in the next OpenTX release. Make sure you report it on the project page so they know it is something that needs attention..

[@zmanphx]

Where is the flight mode widget or what is the source? I want the flight mode to display on the top bar.

[@Painless360]

Not aware of a widget that would do that - if you find one, please let me know!

[@drclimb]

Hi Why does it always show the number '1' in the middle of the lower end of the screen? This number will hide with the slider settings. What does it stand for? Thank you!

[@Painless360]

The 6 position switch...

[@drclimb]

Found it... It needs initial calibration in order to work!

[@trevorimpulsebuyguy6398]

I'm not sure what the latest firmware is mine came with (7ee5b1d0) 2020-04-28 is there a better version with a multicopter menu when creating new model. Or is this version ok?

[@Painless360]

Evne the latest version doesn't have a multirotor wizard. Use the plane wizard and add an arming switch and a mode switch.. Happy flying

[@trevorimpulsebuyguy6398]

@@Painless360 I have done that but I saw you had a multirotar option. How did you accomplish that my friend?

[@Painless360]

In which video at what point? The latest OpenTX has only the glider and plane wizards..

[@trevorimpulsebuyguy6398]

@@Painless360 it was in this video, sorry I see you just named it multiroter as one of your models. My mistake, cant wait till the touch screen works on the t16s but who needs it lol. Thanks Painless

[@DrCore2000]

Do I get that right that there is no way of doing this in the Compain App?

[@Painless360]

I've not tried... best of luck

[@gautamkrishna7421]

Don’t think it’s possible

[@jimsnodgrass8454]

Gautam Krishna agreed, not with Companion 2.3.9 yet anyway..