Should You Switch to EdgeTX? HINT: You might regret holding out.

In this video I'll explain why you may want to consider switching if you've been an OpenTX holdout.
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[@williamcox3852]

Nice work John. Clear and easy to understand the differences in each operating system. EdgeTX is doing fantastic work in the rc world. Doesn't matter how old you are, you can learn EdgeTX, being 73 is my testimony that you can learn it. Keep up the good work.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks Bill. Always good to hear from you. Glad EdgeTX is working out for you too :)

[@lowriderfpv8440]

@@RCVideoReviews Heck Yeah Bill and it helps to keep our old Brains from turning to mush and it's Fun and doable thanks to John!

[@Retset]

Very well reasoned & presented. Once I moved to EdgeTX (I waited till 2.6), I knew within minutes of messing with it that I would never go back. On 1st July 2020, I ordered a TX16S with the 'promise' that OpenTX 2.4 would come out and the touch screen would be enabled ...

[@RCVideoReviews]

It's unfortunate how OpenTX development slowed so much. Thankfully the Edge team took the ball and ran with it.

[@MrVasmikey]

Thx John! Switched over a bit ago. Never regretted the move.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Ditto. Glad I changed when I did.

[@propsoff]

I am definitely glad I switched. Especially using ExpressLRS. By the way John, just want to say, I'm really enjoying my Zorro. I'm FPV primarily and the small size is convenient. Therefore, if you have anyone asking, I do recommend it.. Great video as always, I appreciate your attention to details...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@RCVideoReviews]

The Zorro is a top shelf radio in its class. I'm glad it's working out for you. Thanks for the note.

[@woofie7520]

Great information and very well presented. Nice work John. 👍

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks Dave, appreciate the comment :)

[@graywoulf]

I have not switched yet but you sure do make it look easy and tempting. Thanks for a great video tour and instructions. Subbed and hoping for more great informative videos. 👍👍

[@RCVideoReviews]

Welcome to the channel.

[@ElseysEmpireRacing]

In my case, I switched to EDGE TX on both my X10S Express and X12S but found that when using the FrSky 900 mHz R9-2019 Access module, it will no longer bind. (2.4 G does bind) I had to revert back to OpenTX on both. Now everything works as it should, binding is no problem.

[@MrTorquenut]

This is a very well thought out presentation on ETX vs OTX. When ETX first came out, it was described as ‘cutting edge stuff’ that will be developed on ETX, then the popular options ported back over to OTX. We now know that due to the main developer of OTX working for FrSKy on ETHOS, that this plan will never be implemented. So OTX is stagnant, but for a fixed wing (LOS) flyer on a Horus x10 (no touch screen) that is actually perfectly fine for me. I understand the concept that ETX will progress further away from OTX, but as of today I find no ‘got to have feature’ in ETX that I am missing to make me want to change (maybe I am missing something?). Plus, I like the dense screen layout of OTX where a lot of information can be provided (a trade off of making the user interface more touch screen friendly). A great video John. Thanks for putting it out. It did allow me to re-evaluate ETX, but for now I’ll stick with OTX for now.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for watching. You completely understand the spirit for which this video is given. You look, you evaluate, and you make your choice, but it's an INFORMED choice. This type of dialogue and discussion is often what's missing in today's world. I'm 100% behind you though. If your current firmware does what you want/need, and the features of the alternative aren't compelling reason to you, then you should stick with what you've got. Simply could not agree more with your evaluation.

[@TheLostSquadron]

I guess maybe it's time. I have a TX16 with AG01s, but honestly don't enjoy messing with my radio like a lot of people do. As much as I appreciate the work going into Edge, updating 3 or 4 times per year doesn't appeal to me. Every time they release a new version I look at the roadmap and decide to wait until it calms down. 😂🍻

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're doing the right thing though. Look at the roadmap and decide for yourself if you see features/updates that are meaningful enough for you.

[@reginaldmcnab3265]

Persuasive and compelling!

[@RCVideoReviews]

When I reviewed the changelog for EdgeTX and compared it to OpenTX I wanted to share. So many times I get the question, "what does EdgeTX do besides add touch?" This answers the question.

[@thebg8774]

Great content John...I have never updated my original OpenTX version... My radio has worked flawlessly for 2 years. The last thing I need is all the issues EVERYONE at the field has with their EdgeTX. Not a weekend goes by that there is not two or three (or more) guys sitting around trying to figure out what the hell is going on with their EdgeTX radio... Sure they love the "cool" factor of a touch screen. Personally I have no desire for a touch screen. None of the updates that are available on EdgeTX are of any interest or need to me... Nope, I will stick with what works everytime I turn it on...

[@RCVideoReviews]

I'd like to know what issues EVERYONE has. I've been using 2.7.1 religiously for about 4 months without a single glitch. Absolutes trigger me.

[@thebg8774]

@@RCVideoReviews You are smarter than they are...🤷🏼‍♂

[@MikeG4936]

Those are most likely model programming/configuration issues. I HIGHLY doubt any of these issues are with Edge itself.

[@skeley1]

Just ordered a TX 16S MkII Max with AG01 Gimbals, making the switch from all my NX series radios. Now just need to learn a whole new system all over again :)

[@RCVideoReviews]

I've got a lot of video material on EdgeTX and OpenTX. The logic applies across both.

[@Jay-zc7iq]

Well I’ve never owned a radio , started with open , but figured hey it’s all confusing right now edge or open I’m still going to be baffled for a while so just went on to edge from the get go And never looked back & glad I did , funny thing I keep doing is forgetting about the touch screen when making models scrolling through instead of bringing the keyboard up 😂 but I’ll stand by what I said before the whole thing could have a 55” screen it wouldn’t matter to new pilots I’m not afraid to admit even trimming up can be a challenge for a noob but I’m getting there just maidened the t6 Texan beechcraft yesterday from scratch build it’s handy especially when you want to copy a used known good setup model profile well works for me ,

[@RCVideoReviews]

You should look into instant trim :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpran56ejcyjbK8

[@RizHassan]

The only thing kéeping me from switching over to OpenEdge is the Yaapu/Ardupilot compatability. Let me know when all the bugs have resolved.

[@r.scottpage2840]

Would LOVE luv love to see EdgeTX Companion flesh out the functionality of Custom Screens tab. I don't even see that on the forecast of future developments. :(

[@RCVideoReviews]

Go to the EdgeTX github and create a feature request. The only way the Edge team knows what people are interested in seeing is if they ask.

[@enriquech4041]

Hi¡¡ I am a user of Edge 2.7.1 and I a very happy with its functionalities so far. Waiting to the ones in developing. I have worries about if the GitHub site (or any other connected to Edge TX) is susceptible to hacking, so all work done could be compromised and lost and of course the cathastrophic effects on all of us the faithful users. Regards

[@RCVideoReviews]

Developers clone github to their local machines. I really have zero concerns the sourcecode for Edge will be lost. I even have a copy of it on my machine.

[@shortcircuit48]

Delighted with this video as it has made me decide I will gain no benifits based on my tx and useage.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Great! That's why I do these videos.

[@timlong7289]

You make a compelling case. OpenTX was dead to me a year ago, I have never looked back.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Me too. I still love OpenTX and everything it did for the hobby, but Edge is definitely where the action is.

[@MrDLRu]

Convinced a new flyer to get this radio and he loves it. I'm still running version from when I bought it in Sept2022 and will hold off updating until 2.8 is complete. Though on his radio he bought this month, like I had to on mine, you still have to delete the default background screen image in the image file of radio in order to change to different themes. You can change it, but once you turn radio off and back on again, the default theme is back up...What's up with that?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Very true--never really cared for that myself. You should go to the EdgeTX github and make a feature request to respect the theme wallpaper over anything pre-installed if a theme wallpaper exists.

[@alexherrera3918]

great review as always. Do you think is value in switching to edge tx in my jumper tx that is not touchscreen? Thanks

[@RCVideoReviews]

I think so. EdgeTX is actively developed. There are more features and upgrades than just touchscreens. Lots and lots of black and white radios are benefiting from Edge.

[@alexherrera3918]

@@RCVideoReviews ok thanks for the advice. i will try to convert my jumper t12pro, specially want to get rid of the alarm "receiver still connected" thanks again.

[@paulkiddier659]

I changed over to EdgeTX once but it made the trims and sub-trims wrong on my models. So I changed back to OpenTX. Maybe I should try it again.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Edge doesn't change model settings on conversion that I'm aware of. If you saw this happen, you should report it.

[@nitrovice]

Thanks for the video John. Is it safe to switch to EdgeTX if you own a TX16S from 2019 or has the hardware changed for instance in a way that you better and more safely stick to openTX?

[@RCVideoReviews]

You can safely upgrade to Edge with that radio.

[@nitrovice]

@@RCVideoReviews thx a lot

[@greg0063]

I just updated to Edge and it seems to be working well. Where did the frequency tune go. It seems to be missing? It's a tx16s btw.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Frequency tune only shows on protocols that use it. Set a protocol that uses it like D16.

[@greg0063]

@@RCVideoReviews just figured it out, I updated the firmware on the module and it popped up. Thanks for the reply!

[@georgeweiderhold9901]

I think I’m going to finally make the switch to EdgeTX. My question is do I have to update the OpenTX firmware to the latest version or just the boot loader before I download EdgeTX.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I've tested the latest version of OpenTX to the latest version of EdgeTX and it converts just fine. Keep in mind, you still lose your widgets, so you will have to set them all up again.

[@paulg5437]

Nice video on the advantages for the newer generation of radios but I wonder if its worthwhile for the older types. I have a couple of Taranis X9Ds with multi-modules attached that work just fine with OpenTX - are there any big advantages of switching to EdgeTX?

[@tvideo1189]

Nope. Mine work perfectly so why bother if they are doing the same job now that they would do after an "update" to Edge?

[@jeffdillingham2999]

I'm in the same situation as you with my trusted Taranis X9D. I loaded EdgeTX on my radio to test it out, but of course some of the major features, like touch screen and model organization (categories, tags), don't work on the X9D anyway. So I am staying with OpenTX. My next radio will be a Radio master running EdgeTX, but I'm in no hurry.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You guys should read through the change logs more carefully. Not everything in firmware updates is "user visible", that doesn't mean important changes/updates haven't been made.

[@enriquech4041]

Hello, I usually enjoy your videos. I have a question about the usage of Edge TX to bind a Turbo Timber Evolution and make it similar to all the functions that are included if you use a Spectrum transmitter. Do you have some clues about this binding that you can share with us, please? Regards

[@RCVideoReviews]

Sorry no, I don't use any Spektrum gear.

[@enriquech4041]

@@RCVideoReviews Ok, but haven´t you bind any e-flite BNF plane to your TX16S?

[@Krash_fpv]

Please respond to me I have asked all over.....is it true that you can use the radiomaster tx16s multi protocol system on spektrum....I know it will work as dsmx ......however my question is can you still utilize as3x? Safe isn't a must big as3x is something I like to have just in case... I had heard somewhere that if you use a spektrum tx to originally set safe and as3x and afterwards you can bind a tx16s to the model and utilize safe on a double switch.....is there any truth in this or no.....cuz I want a new 8 channel or better radio and I really like the radiomaster..pls help

[@RCVideoReviews]

I have no idea as I don't use any Spektrum gear. Hop on my discord and ask there though, I'm sure those guys know how to do it.

[@umbrela_Corp]

Hey John I'm stuck since I got tx16s everything was working fine on opentx I upgraded to 2.7 edge and some buttons and sounds no longer work, how do I reflash it, tried off usb, sdcard running out of options

[@umbrela_Corp]

@@tvideo1189 haha I kinda figured it out whilst watching this actual video, my themes colours needed adjusting

[@RCVideoReviews]

I've flashed Edge, including test iterations, release candidates, nightlies, and self-compiles literally hundreds of times. The firmware doesn't cause switch/button failures. If you can boot into Edge and the model screen appears, the firmware works. However; if you want to remove all doubt, this video will show you how to take control of your bootloader and flash whatever you want: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnrXqnShf9GWmrc

[@umbrela_Corp]

@@RCVideoReviews I was missing buttons inside the actual software i edited some colours inside the themes, didn't know you could do such thing

[@ib7096]

OK point taken. Can you make a new, today video, latest and greatest method, for someone who wants to convert from OpenTX to EdgeTX, radio and models?

[@RCVideoReviews]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZojRoZl7bJ1ggbc

[@ib7096]

@@RCVideoReviews Thanks, did the upgrade, all seems to be good just have to fix all the audio callouts and widgets. Wasn't sure that a video from 4 months ago was still accurate. One thing that did change was the SD card content, it is no longer named after a radio system (aka Horus) but rather screen format (c480x272)

[@jcnorth]

Have you had a look at Ethos, it looks like an interesting interface? Not as complex as Edge or Open TX but it has a good interface especially for simpler normal setups.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Not much chance for FrSky to see airtime on my channel. My beliefs and values do not align with theirs.

[@jcnorth]

@@RCVideoReviews I still use a couple of their transmitters , the build quality seems to have stood the test of time.

[@Larryn7luf]

At 77 years of age Opentx and Edgetx is foreign to me. I have an old FrSky Taranis X9D Plus 2.4GHz ACCST Radio with OpenTX. I also have an iRangeX IRX4 Plus 2.4G external module. Should I be looking to upgrade this old radio?

[@RCVideoReviews]

This video spelled out the case for why I think Edge directionally is the firmware to use. My advice would be to look over the changelog for EdgeTX from 2.4 to 2.8 and see if there's anything in that log you think you NEED to have.

[@raknin]

Is all fearures of opentx exist in edge tx? Which is more stable opentx or edgetx?

[@RCVideoReviews]

There's no real way IMHO to quantify an answer to the question "which is more stable" and I call BS on anybody who says they can because software is imperfect and it's impossible to find every condition or match of hardware and software that could result in a problem. What I CAN quantify is about 4 months of flying with EdgeTX 2.7.1 and not a single EM or radio failure and I have Edge on very expensive models. 700 class helis and till now my biggest plane which is 78". It's about to take an 85" plane up. The features question is a trap. I suppose there might be some setting, some variable, some special function, that might exist on OpenTX that doesn't exist on EdgeTX. I'm not willing to do the audit to find out OpenTX has a battery voltage range of 3.3 to 3.8 while Edge has a range of 3.4 to 3.8. What I CAN say is that all of my logic setups work, all of the capacity regarding inputs, mixes, outputs, gvars are on Edge. All of the meaningful model settings, radio settings, protocols, and scripts that I USE are available on Edge.

[@Bagpuss109]

Ime an old fart flying fixed wing. Does Edge Tx support the Spectrum Forward Programming please advise if you have time. No probs if not. Other than that for me currently Open Tx does everything I want. Though the touch screen is also tempting lol. 🤪

[@RCVideoReviews]

Sorry, I don't use Spektrum so I can't provide a first hand/knowledge based reponse.

[@Bagpuss109]

@@RCVideoReviews no problem thanks for letting me know. Your videos are most excellent thankyou very muchly. All Best

[@dandork20]

Sigh, I'll finally do it. I've never used edge, anyone have a link to a good update guide?

[@RCVideoReviews]

I hear this guy does some really top shelf videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZojRoZl7bJ1ggbc

[@dandork20]

@@RCVideoReviews hah, thanks

[@richardwebb8729]

Hello 👋.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Hello 👋

[@cwwisk]

It has been time to switch since EdgeTX started.

[@adaniel2224]

Yourubers are still pushing the tx16s!! Mine took a dump.and was lightly used in the box. Baffles me maybe I bought a lemon. Idk I'm sick of seeing how nice it is on yt every day. Back using my x7

[@RCVideoReviews]

Too bad about the issue you had.

[@user-ot5tz9pq4k]

Хорошо но для меня сложно перенести модели и настройки в EdgeTX

[@RCVideoReviews]

Почему? EdgeTX преобразует модели и настройки для вас. Единственное, что вы теряете при переводе, это виджеты.

[@williamb.9110]

Just don't understand why anyone would still be using OpenTX

[@RCVideoReviews]

For some, the radio is like a toaster. It just works and they don't want to fiddle with it. For those people I would suggest considering what's been done under the hood. If the user interactive bits aren't enough to warrant a change, certainly the underlying code cleanup, subsystem improvements, and big fixes should be. But as I always say, "your money, your hobby."

[@Mikeylikesit1968]

Dont see why people want to use the Dinosaur opentx . Edge is 100% times better

[@RCVideoReviews]

You know what I say: "Your money, your hobby." Some people just don't want to adapt to new things.