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Unlikely you corrupted the SD card and would need to do anything with the firmware. That exists on the radio, not the SD card so doesn't matter what you put on the SD card, you aren't going to corrupt the radio firmware. Now you can "damage" the Radio.yml file that is in the "/RADIO" folder if you modify the contents but you won't do that by putting images in the /IMAGES folder. Are you sure the image filenames and file types are compatible? 9 characters max plus the file extension. For example 123456789.png or 123456789.jpg will work. I don't think it will read .bmp files or .jpeg type. Also, might be some characters it won't read like @ * & % etc. so just use normal characters.

@@shanesdiy IT WORKED!!!! I just changed the name to example ; F 22 and that did it, Now I can see the planes on the model page like they are supposed.. You have been a tremendous help. Thank you for telling me where to find the images and to add them correctly to the image files.. I think I mentioned I dropped the radio and broke one of the switches and I thought the jolt might have messed something up.. I would try to replace the switch but they have QR label stuck across the seam, so i dont want to open the radio and void the warranty,

@@flyjets305 Happy to hear it! Where did you purchase the radio from? Radiomaster direct or from a vendor? I don't see a "warranty void" sticker on mine, maybe I took it off a long time ago. I've had mine open dozens of times for mods, adjustments, etc. Parts are pretty cheap like switches, buttons, upgrade parts, etc. direct from Radiomaster. Shipping is a bit slow but I've always received my items. Not sure what to tell you, personally I rarely plan to attempt to get warranty replacement once I've used something for more than a short time. Unless it was "dead on arrival" I'll just fix things myself.

@@shanesdiy I purchased from RotorRiot. I took all the 5 screws out that I could see but the back was not coming off easy. Does it snap off or did I miss a screw still holding in place?

@@flyjets305 Here's a link to one of my videos showing how I get mine apart. Link takes you to the exact time stamp pulling the cover. ruclips.net/video/lAYvMh4hsuA/видео.htmlsi=6UsWsj7TDA7Yj8rU&t=149

@@flyjets305 I made a video on where I get my aircraft images and share some info. Filename must be 9 characters or less. Smaller file sizes will run faster but I've used larger ones without much trouble. Have a look at my video on images, perhaps you'll find what you need there. ruclips.net/video/Pke-0pD9q0Y/видео.htmlsi=0fXRWE8aMElfPKdm

I've not done a video yet on the "Flights" widget yet, been considering it though. You have to get 3 things cleared for the specified number of seconds for it to log the flight. A switch, normally would be your throttle cut or "arming" switch. The throttle must be advanced for xx seconds. 3rd, the telemetry must be "talking". If you don't have telemetry, you can manually edit the LUA script, and tell it to ignore telemetry and just look for the switch and throttle. The @Painless360 channel recently did a video on the Flights Widget. He doesn't get into the script editing but shows the basics. Here's a link to that video, let me know if you have questions after that, be happy to help. ruclips.net/video/bT08M0S3MY0/видео.htmlsi=CQc07aj9-8QAFYgv

Oh, and not 100% sure on the Microzone receiver. I think it may work with Futaba SFHSS. Might find some info on the rcgroups.com forums.

What menus do you see? Also, at the top of the screen what firmware version does it say you have? Also, what version of the DSM Tools scripts do you have? I have a recent video on the best way to update your radio to the latest DSM Tools.

@shanesdiy I have firmware v2.48.0. I downloaded/installed DSM v0.59 weeks ago. Also, advanced menus is activated.

So, I had to do a factory reset - only after then did the Gyro Settings appear.

I have a YT short demonstrating not to point the antenna at the receiver and a couple long form videos doing range testing on several different radios and receivers. In my first range test video I found the pointing to the left was the most effective but I suspect that was just specific to my position and other test parameters. In general the most important thing is not to point the antenna at the receiver so the orientation of the antenna depends on where the aircraft is in relationship to your position. In my opinion there are several things to consider on updating your radio. First just because you just purchased it, no telling how long it has been on someone's shelf and when it was programmed. If it has OpenTX on it, I would absolutely update it to EdgeTX since OpenTX isn't actively being supported or developed. If you have any EdgeTX 2.7 or newer it should be fine to fly with. Currently version 2.10.4 is the latest and there have been a lot of updates since 2.7, whether or nor the updates will make a big difference to you only you could say. If you haven't spent much time with the radio yet, I would personally get it all updated and learn the latest features before spending a lot of time getting everything setup and creating models. Specifically the DSM tools update discussed in this video, I would definitely update to ensure compatibility with the current Spektrum products. Last, if you are working with Spektrum DSM products I have to assume you have the 4in1 "multi protocol" version, so you would also want to have the latest firmware for that. Hope this is helpful. The TX16S and EdgeTX is amazing and rewarding to work with but will take some work to become proficient. There are many videos and guides out there to help and support you.

@@shanesdiy thank you for your quick reply. It will have edgeTX I know that. I am coming from a flysky iA-6 radio which worked great, very simple. And I will be using my ia-6b receivers. I thought the the antenna was foldable for storage and that you would just extend so it is straight up. Why wouldn’t that be the universal way to use it ?

@@flyjets305 In most cases straight up would be the best on average, unless the plane was directly above you I guess, but then it wouldn't be that far away so a non issue. I usually have mine straight up. In my first extensive range test, to see for myself, I tried up, left, right, and pointing at the receiver at various ranges and in that specific test, pointing left performed slightly better but not a dramatic result. If you are curious, here's a link to that first range test video where I did these orientation tests. Now, compared to my later Spektrum range test, the R88 receiver had significantly shorter range but most of what we learned applies across the board I believe. ruclips.net/video/wGf_V5N8guc/видео.html

You can use any channel from 5-9 for safe modes. To keep channels 5 and 6 available for servo functions, use channel 7, 8, or 9 for safe f-modes. Since it is the TA version of the receiver, they are generally configured with "SAFE Select" that lets you enable safe during the bind process, then assign the desired safe modes channel by holding the sticks down and in and flipping the switch you've mapped for safe f-modes 5 times. For example, I use the SE switch on my TX16S for safe f-modes so I in the mixes I would assign the SE switch as the source for channel 7. Then once you have the channels 1-4 all setup to move the controls in the correct directions, rates at 100%, radio and receiver bound using using the method to enable safe mode, and then hold the two sticks down and in and flip SE from off->on->off 5 times. The controls should react confirming it took. If the channel selection process doesn't work it normally means one of a few things. 1) make sure you bound using DSMX2F and not DSM2. 2) Make sure you did not check the "enable max. throws" checkbox in the model RF setup. 3) Make sure you have full 100% rates on during the "stick and switch flip" process. 4) Make sure the rudder, elevator, and ailerons all move in the correct directions. If you have the latest forward programming scripts setup on your TX16S (assuming that is your radio) then most "SAFE Select" AR637TA receivers will let you access the channel select and also turn SAFE mode on/off via Forward Programming as well.

Thank you so much. You're amazingly knowledgeable and kind in responding so quickly and so in depth. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Only need to go to 2.8 first if you are coming from a much older version or OpenTX. I'd go straight to latest. 2.10.4 currently. Note, in 2.10.0 there were some hardware addressing changes so some folks have to go into the SYS->HARDWARE screen and check/reset switches, pots and sliders, and possibly calibrate the sticks. Simple process if you need to do it, just letting you know so you don't panic if some switches stop working after the update.

Ok. Just in case I put 2.8 an 2.10 on SD card. Mine came with 2.7 so was just making sure

@@shanesdiy reason for asking is cause I read that it said to go to 2.8 first an don't want to mess it up.

@@larryburrough7678 Basically, if your model files are are already in the ".yml" format, you are good. What it does when you have an old version like OpenTX, is convert your "model.otx" files into "model.yml" format when you update to EdgeTX 2.7-2.8. EdgeTX eliminated the built in model converter after 2.8.

@@shanesdiy ok cool thanks. I'm new to radio master an just noticed my rudder don't move on the channel monitor. All the other movements work when move stick other than rudder

Do you mean a model.yml file for an AeroScout? An "EdgeTX" setup file isn't really a thing.

Don't know about this file extension, but it can probably do the job or if you can share a part of your .etx file it could be great

@@BobLeSnob .etx files are used for the EdgeTX Companion software and not specific for a certain model and the .etx file isn't installed on the radio. What are you trying to get from this file? Are you trying to get an example model file as used in this video or are you trying to setup your radio in general? Radio setup and model files all now use .yml file types on the SD card.

@@shanesdiy .ext file containing the model settings would be great to copy/modify the model configurations to an other controller

@@BobLeSnob The first version of this video has a link to a model yml file setup like the first method (link below). Doesn't match this new video but works fine. My current model yml files likely would not be much help, my receivers have been unlocked and I have very complex mixes with flaperons, etc. The model setup is very simple, just create the first 4 channels to AETR then add the channel 5 switch assignment to the mixes and make the special function to override channel 6 as shown in this video, maybe inverter a channel or two in the outputs and you are in business. If you want to have a look at the first version model yml file here's a link to that file. It uses a few logical switches and special functions, the new method is simpler. drive.google.com/file/d/1T5t0E7EMBAqBRXnClVIHaXIPE-YzYDQ4/view?usp=drivesdk I don't use EdgeTX companion often and don't have a current .etx file for it. Just adding the yml file to your SD card is by far the simplest way to import a model with the least risk of technical difficulties.

Yes. In Episode 4, the "Bonus" episode I demonstrate on my Turbo Timber Evo with the AR637TA. Everything shown with the AR631 will work with the AR637TA.

​@@shanesdiyAwesome - thanks.

The AR636 does not communicate via Forward Programming so it will never work. You must make edits with the Spektrum Programmer PC software and you can also make some edits with a 3rd party software called "SAFE Model Builder". Here's a link to a really good video on how to set up the AR636 by "txkflier". I do have an AR636 in one of my planes but haven't bothered to make a video on it because this guy already has a good one. Let me know if you have any questions. ruclips.net/video/H0Eb15wA8tA/видео.htmlsi=UvUkk0u3FfcHBoae

@@anthonyl94 Sure, happy to help! Since it is an AR630, I assume you configured all the gyro settings via Forward Programming manually? What radio do you have? One of the steps when you setup SAFE is setting the "Attitude Trim". These are the pitch and roll values where the receiver believes the plane is "straight and level". If the plane wasn't straight and level when these values were captured it would attempt to pitch the plane to get it to where it "thinks" it is level. On the ground if you level the plane (with a tail dragger you'll have to prop the tail up so the plane is in the normal level flying attitude) and put it in safe, does the elevator (horizontal stabilizer) move down significantly? If yes, two reasons it will do that. First, there is a throttle to elevator mix you can set in the receiver that will pitch it down at low throttle. It doesn't normally move it down very far unless you intentionally set it that way. Second is if you have the "Attitude trim" adjusted incorrectly. Another less likely possibility is if you have multiple flight modes setup on the radio with separate trims for each mode and you have safe mode trimmed way down. Just thought of something else. On your radio is your elevator trim centered or do you have a lot of trim to get it to fly level in AS3X mode? If you had to give it lots of trim in AS3X mode to get it to fly level, when you put it in SAFE mode, it might over-compensate to counteract that trim. The receiver doesn't know if you adjust trim or move the stick, as far as the receiver is concerned, they are the same so it might think you are just pushing the stick down on purpose if you have lots of down trim. Just some initial thoughts, analyze each and let me know if you need additional clarification or assistance.

@@shanesdiy Wow! I had no idea you had to prop the tail up to capture attitude trim! I'm using a TX16S Mark 2 Max. Now my confusion is that currently my attitude trim is captured (with tail down) at 0 Roll, +14 pitch. So wouldn't switching to safe make it nose up? So I leveled out the plane on the floor and switched to safe. The elevator moves down just slightly. Does not seem like enough to cause a severe nosedive like it has been doing. I'm currently looking at my F-mode setup in FWD Programming and have confirmed that "High thr to pitch" and "low thr to pitch" are turned off in all modes. (I use 3 flight modes. 1=as3x+safe+self level with low angle limits, 2=as3x+safe+self level with higher limits, 3=as3x only.) I do not have multiple trims for multiple flight modes. I have only 8% trim on rudder and 8% trim on aileron. 0 trim on elevator. When i switch between flight modes the channel outputs do not change. I will capture attitude trim with the plane level on the ground (tail propped up) and take it out for a test flight tomorrow. I don't normally fly with safe but I like to have it so my GF can fly too. She has a Aeroscout S, which she flies in safe mode. Thanks for the help. Your videos have definitely helped walk us through forward programming, setting up the TX16S, and the Aeroscout. It flies beautifully. 🙃 Will update tomorrow. Thanks again!

@@anthonyl94 are you certain the gyro elevator control direction is correct? If you put it in safe and tip the nose down. The elevator should go up. Is that what it is doing? If not you need to go into the Forward Programming pre-menu "model setup" and reverse that channel then exit and save, then go into forward programming and "relearn servo settings".

​@shanesdiy You sir are a genius! I turned AS3X gains to 100 and tested the gyros. The elevator is reversed!!! So I figure it's a combination of the gyro and attitude trim. Safe tries to level out to +14, (because i didnt prop the tail up when capturing trim) the gyro is reversed so it noses down, the receiver thinks it's falling, continues trying to level out which makes it nose down even more. Truley a vicious cycle. It all makes sense now 🤯 Test flight tomorrow ✈️

Update! The EVO flies great! Thanks for the help! 🤓

At the time we did not have any way to test top speed but the rate of climb was much better and there was no apparent reduction in performance we could tell. With our type of bush flying, the experience was more enjoyable, we rarely fly around at top speed.

Did tapping on the relay get the fan to shut off? I'm surprised at how many people this simple video has helped!

@@shanesdiy yep, will buy a new relay incase it comes back but tapping it worked.

To my knowledge, these Predator ESC's always have the reverse enabled via the yellow wire if you give it a signal, I don't see any way to disable it actually. The only programming option that you might want to do related to reverse is activate the motor brake so you can stop the prop before switching to reverse. Do you have an ESC with the yellow wire (that isn't Spektrum Avian, their yellow wire isn't for reverse...) that won't go into reverse? If so, let me know what you have and I'd be happy to try and help.

@@shanesdiy thanks a lot ! It was long process to discover the issue, but finally was successful. The only way was to reset the FMS Predator 120A esc (11 beeps), then activating reverse of the esc (4 beeps). Of course it wasn’t that simple. Needed to open the edf and pull out the esc to know the brand and searched for its manual and so on. Now all is good. Thanks 👌. Note: my aircraft is FMS Viper 90mm EDF.

@@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib interesting, I was looking at the smaller ones like featured in this video and the manuals didn't say anything about that. Thanks for sharing!

It does not matter what mode, or "Profile", you have it in while you bind. All it does to the radio when you change profiles is move what switch is mapped to what channel. Even after binding you can change the profile around, the plane won't care. You just need to determine what profile the 6 channel airplane needs and you can leave it in that since for the 4 channel airplane, it won't matter if you are in profile 1 or 2. Unless you you a flying wing with elevons you won't want profile 3 or 4. So between profile 1 and 2 the only difference is that it swaps channels 6 and 7 between button A and switch D. In profile 1 button A is channel 6 and switch D is channel 7. In profile 2 button A is channel 7 and switch D is channel 6. If your 6 channel plane has flaps, you'll most likely want to be using profile 2. Depending on the servo orientation for each plane, you might have to invert a channel or two as you switch between planes. Still won't have to rebind. Hope this is clear, let me know if you you have any questions.

@@shanesdiyI do have 1 more question. I bought the TX used and it shipped without the original box. When I was going to register it, there is no serial number that I can locate, what can I do? I checked and it already has the updated profiles. Do I need to even worry about registration?

@@kx4gamingandmodels123 If you can select different model profiles there is no need to register unless they come out with newer firmware at some point. The serial number is automatically read by the Spektrum Programmer software when you connect it to the PC, you won't find it printed on the product anywhere, same for all their products, it is a "digital serial number".

Are you referring to the Widgets in the top bar? "Mode" and "AUTO TRM"? I show it in the video and there is a link to a separate video in the description where I go over the "Switch PRO" widget in greater detail if that is what you are referring to. If that's not your question let me know.

@@shanesdiy No where on the main screen it shows the channel outputs. Instead of CH1 it says 01 Ail. Around 11:14

Oh, I just realized what I think you are asking. In the output widget, next to "01" to make it say "Ail" instead of just "CH1" you can give them names in the Model -> Outputs screen. Edit each output channel and give it a name. You can use up to 6 characters.

@@shanesdiy Easy enough. Thank you sir. Love the videos.

I was about to and my friend, Francisco put out one so I never did. Check this one out on a Flight counter widget. I can elaborate further on it if anything isn't clear. ruclips.net/video/wPIf8flCUFY/видео.htmlsi=jA_fqhG_DKLmQkMt

@shanesdiy is that flight duration? I'm looking for total number of flights. Counting flights

@@gregevershed6001 if the surface needed to be reversed and you did it in the input the trim would be reverse. Invert channels in the outputs. 2nd choice would be in the mixes under rare circumstances.

The only one currently available is the other 1949 Piper Clipper N5794H. We pulled the wings and it is currently located in Queen Creek Arizona. ruclips.net/video/29DHM--yYHo/видео.htmlsi=-RUqOPoTXh_XgnPB

Thank you for the comment. Yes it works with the 220K for up to 6S (26.07vdc). I didn't have 50vdc to feed it but according to the math, if you use a 1 meg ohm resistor in series it'll handle up to 12S (50.4vdc). I can't recall where I found the diagram, if I can find it I'll share. The internal voltage divider is: [Ground - > 100K ohm - > (3.3V max signal at RX chip) < - 470K ohm < - voltage input sense wire] So you add your series resistance to the 470K ohm resistor so that whatever voltage you feed to the input cannot output more than 3.3VDC. Hope that makes sense. Plenty of voltage divider calculators online to plug the numbers into. If you do it correctly the RX chip never sees greater than 3.3vdc. Just have to adjust the ratio to calibrate the display. Note that the higher you go the lower the resolution will be to display since you are dividing a higher voltage into 3.3 for the total resolution.

@@shanesdiy A huge thank you for your ultra fast and detailed response! You are awesome 😀 It’s very informative. This also confirms my fears about the drop in resolution when increasing the division scale.. I had an idea and I would like to know if you think it is an electrically safe solution: With a Lipo 6S for example, Connect the voltage sensor wire to the second or third wire of the balance plug and only get the voltage of one or two cells! Unless you have a Lipo in poor condition there should be no significant imbalance between the cells, no? So I suppose it would be quite sufficient to set a low voltage alarm based on 3.7 or 7.4 volt. Am I wrong? Does this represent an electrical risk? The goal is to have the best resolution while remaining as simple as possible But if the cells do not discharge in a balanced way it might not actually be much more precise, or even worse.. So, Maybe just taking the voltage of 4S instead of 6 could be a good compromise..? I'm curious to know your opinion 😀 Thanks again!!!

@@nikosystem1 Decided to run another test just now. Apparently the resolution isn't really a problem, maybe it would at some very high voltage but not up to 30V. I just did a test and added a 320K resistor which should allow up to 29.37 VDC sense input (which would be about a "7S" battery). With my bench supply I was able to hit 29.3V and with the adjusted ratio it measured that fine. I then lowered the supply to 12VDC (which would never swing that far in the normal use) and the telemetry voltage only drifted off by ~0.10 vdc and I'm using 2 decimal places with my telemetry display. I would not be concerned about resolution or accuracy. I would choose the appropriate series resistor for your required max voltage and measure full battery voltage. If you didn't want any series resistor you could certainly plug it into a balance lead and scale the ratio to that. I'm thinking just do cell #1 if you do that and just watch the single cell voltage. Since you wouldn't know if all cells were balanced and wouldn't be reading full battery voltage anyway the single cell voltage would be all you'd need and would actually be easier to decipher looking at the screen. 4.2v is full and about 3.5-3.8v, or whatever you use for low, would be time to land. Even if you monitor the full pack voltage you won't really know if a single cell gets out of balance, you'll have to check that with a LiPo tester after you land.

Are you sure you are selecting the correct telemetry value? Which Widget are you using? Let me know and I'll test it to see if I get it working. Did you see my Episode 1 using the Spektrum? I think I used the same Widgets for this one, might see something helpful in that video. I assume you are on a TX16S? Which EdgeTX version and which Multi-Module firmware version?

@@shanesdiy thanks for the quick reply. Are you on RCgroups? RUclips isn’t the best for showing my setup. I’m using a top bar widget location and running edgetx-tx16s v2.9.4 “providence”. I’m selecting Value as the widget type and choosing the Source as the “eyeball with signal” A2. It shows as such with 0.00 on the main screen but when I click Model and Telemetry A2 shows proper voltage.

The module firmware? I think it’s Module Status? V1.3.4.0 AETR. I’m not sure if that’s what I’m supposed to be looking at

@@shanesdiyI tried changing the name of A2, and used VBAT. For whatever reason this worked and solved the problem. I’m not sure why it wouldn’t work with the stock value of A2 but at least it works now on 4s reliably. Thanks.

@@austinbaker7599 receiver needs to stay in the same place and position if you plan to use the gyro unless you'll be unlocking it. I just worked the Avian back under the receiver and zip tied it to the board where the old one was. It is larger but I got it in there without messing with the receiver.

@@shanesdiy 10-4. How did you end you securing your esc back in place after you made the swap? Same zip tie spots in the wood on the top there?

@@austinbaker7599 pretty much, yes. Think I just got the wires up by the board and worked a zip tie around them, front and back. Just keep them away from the control rods and servos.

I went 130" outside to outside at the base. I'm happy with that width. Been able to lift everything from my little Geo Tracker all the way up to my Ford Expedition EL. I wanted as much width as was reasonable to let me access the vehicle while it was on the lift for some jobs and it is helpful. Also makes it easier to leave them mounted to the floor and park between them even though they are designed to be unbolted and moved I prefer to leave them installed and ready. Plus I figured the anchors were less likely to loosen up over time. Only thing I think I would change or still may do is run the hoses up to the ceiling and across to the pump so they aren't running across the floor while in use. Not a big deal but do trip over them on occasion and have to lift the roller carts over them.

@@shanesdiy Thanks for the response 👍

Better rate of climb, shorter takeoff roll. I also like the sound better, the 3 blade is quiet.

I may have put a measurement in the comments somewhere but they do flex inward slightly under weight. The flex doesn't concern me as long as the base is secure, bolts remain torqued and there is no gap under the base that would indicate the anchors were compromised. I check torque periodically and after lifting I'll make sure the base hasn't lifted.

Unlimited. They aren't stored in the DXS, the receivers store the radio info so there is no limit.

@@shanesdiy OUCH, thanks...I think you might have alluded to that in your video.

I unplugged the battery and entered the boot loader mode again and it completed the firmware install this time. Thx

@@mrmikelleeperry glad you got it sorted out. That was going to be my first suggestion.

Yes, it does work great for that. I've recently tested that with my NX6, planning another video for that feature.

What manual are you referring to?

@@shanesdiysorry i didn’t watch the part where you mentioned that there was no manual

​@@cattoymaker1 This isn't the manual specifically for the Avian Lite series but some of it might be similar though I have not checked. Try setup from this manual at your own risk but here is a link to the standard Avian ESC. www.spektrumrc.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-horizon-master/default/dwb627f043/Manuals/Avian-Manual-EN.pdf

@@shanesdiy thank you ill see if it the menu matches up

Correct, if you try to power up in the profile select mode and don't get the blue light, it needs the update. Sounds like you are updated. When you go to profile 2 channel 6 moves to the D switch so if your plane has panic on channel 6 (like on an AeroScout for example) then the D switch would operate panic mode. Two of the D switch positions would be panic mode and one would be no panic. If channel 6 was not reversed panic would be in positions 0 & 1 and no panic would be position 2. If you reverse channel 6 position 0 would be no panic and positions 1 & 2 would be panic. Obviously not very intuitive so not recommended.