I received my Radiomaster TX16s yesterday from Banggood. And I am watching the playlists that you made on the tips and tricks on our transmitter. Thanks! :)
I've only just started flying and I'm using opentx on my radio but man its over welming.. your channel is just awesome really look forward to every video you brin out,, lifetime subscriber here.
Great time saving tips. I really like the added colors I’ve seen people doing with the gimbal lowering mod but unfortunately since I’m a pincher this does me no good I’ve actually added longer stick ends.
Well I had that problem with the TX16s when I got it, so I know they will get it right for me. But since I don't want to wait that long I went ahead and ordered me another for the mean time, now I have 2...hehe.
Excellent tutorial. Do you think with all your views, Radiomaster will take on board your comment about the limited digit input when completing line names?
Radiomaster doesn't write the code for this radio. That's handled by the OpenTx development team. If you're very interested in that feature you should open a feature request.
Hi and i subscribed to your very informative videos on the TX16S that i just got last month. So all the content you do is very well appreciated. My radio has a quirk tho. Every time i boot up and it senses all the switches and throttle position warnings. I don't get a switch warning on just one switch and that is SG switch. Why is that ?? Thanks in advance !! Keep up the good work !
I've got the stock stick ends wound down on my TX16S after I found the hex head lock screws ;-) the 2nd Gen TX16S units allow you to wind them down and it really shortens up the sticks perfectly. Gen 1 TX16S I believe you need to drill out 3-4mm of material from the base of the stick ends to allow them to be wound down on the gimbal - see this video here >> ruclips.net/video/soiMPq3fIQI/видео.html. The gimbal inserts however seem like a nice custom feature but yes stick travel might be impeded as you mention depending on what stick ends you use (other than stock). As for learning OpenTX dewd your videos are really well done, keep it up!
I saw the video showing the ends getting drilled out. Glad you like the OpenTx videos. They represent a couple of years using that software and flying it pretty regularly.
Hit TELE -> Page Left -> Top Bart Setup -> Click Jog Dial -> Scroll to "Rud Value" -> Click Jog Dial -> Click Source (it should say Rud) -> Scroll all the way down to Batt -> Click Jog Dial.
I found them on Thingiverse: www.thingiverse.com/thing:4493751 I explained why I added them @1:07. They do add a nice touch without being to gaudy I think.
@@johnkemper1581 Permission vs Forgiveness - Easier to ask for one than the other. I'll let you sort out which is which. Here's the one I got: amzn.to/32kg5bo
They push the gimbals down away from the faceplate lowering the stick height. One of the ergonomic complaints on the TX16s is the stick height. It is tall compared to other radios.
I know this is an unrelated question, but have been trying to make a mix for main gear door. As when I select gear down, main door opens fully, pauses for gear to lower, then half closes. Gear door doubles as air brake. So another mix need so when I pull momentary switch (trainer switch) the main gear door fully opens and closes on release of switch. Any help would be fantastic
I need to break this into pieces so I know we're addressing the right thing. Gear Down, Door Opens, Gear Deploy, Door Half Closes and acts as an airbrake--are you ok with that part? Is that doing what you want it to do? Sounds like you're saying you need a mix for momentary switch pull to open the door and close on release. Is that right?
@@RCVideoReviews Dude, amazed with the speed of reply. Amazing. And yup, you got it in one. Spot on. I'm building a F111C. Only way I can explain it better is if you were to youtube search a video of the aircraft. Thank you so much. Lol chuffed already
@@russcole5685 Is it safe to assume when you operate that momentary switch the gear door could be either half open or closed? Or can we count on it always being either half open or always half closed?
@@RCVideoReviews main door only operates as air brake while gear is raised. So pull switch, door fully lowers, release and door fully closes. Momentary switch (trainer) When gear down (two position switch) is selected down, door from fully closed, fully opens, gear lowers, then door half closes. On gear selected up, Door from half open, fully opens, gear raises, door fully closes. When gear is down, air brake deactivated. That's the first bit I'm having trouble with, I tried using a 4 point curve, coordinates as follows closed -100,-100 100,-90 open 100,+80 0,+100 half open. Only thing opentx doesn't have, a widget for sequences
Part two would be when gear is down, and I'm safely on the ground, pull momentary trainer switch, and the wing spoilers raise as air brakes instead of door lowering into the earth. I know I'm asking alot. And I thank you in advance. I'm grateful simply to have you reply. Thanks a heap
Question John, when I was going on with my analyzer issue And learning the radio I had created a bunch of models and deleted most of them 34 to be exact. Now I have in companion my models folder the first file is labeled document1 and it holds all of my models and settings but then following that file I have 34 files just labeled model1.bin all the way to model34.bin. In companion I’m not able to delete these models but on the radio I could go though and delete them one at a time under the sd card. My issue is that these files were created when I made the 34 models but remained even after I deleted the models. Is that normal? Also on the sd card on the radio screen the model numbers are not in order as they are in companion strange to me. Anyway I just want to delete these models that are not in use but I’m not sure which ones are what because they are just numbered. Now I know you’re going to tell me to delete everything and reload my models from companion but what is the reason that these files remain after a model is deleted?
We need to break this into manageable pieces because I can't tell from your question if you're referring to whats on your SD card on on your PC. I don't know if you created these models in Companion or on the radio. The order on the sd card should be x1.bin, x10.bin, x11.bin...x2.bin, x20.bin etc.. I don't know why on your PC you would have .bin files in the folder where you saved your companion document. Companion doesn't use .bins like that. So it seems to me you somehow copied those over to your companion folder manually. Companion uses a single .otx file and all the model and radio settings are contained within it. The radio does things differently. When you create a model it makes an entry in /RADIO/models.txt and creates a .bin file in /MODELS with the model configuration. What I would do: Connect radio, read models and settings. Save it with a new name to a new folder--call this PRODUCTION.otx. Then save another copy with another name to another folder. Call it ERASEALL.otx. Open ERASEALL.otx in Companion, and in the model window, delete EVERYTHING. Push that to the radio. Verify in the radio you have no models. Open PRODUCTION.otx in Companion and push it to the Radio. That should get you back to a manageable state.
RC Video Reviews all the models were created in the radio itself. In companion the only thing I did other then save my models and settings was to synchronize sd card in which case that was a while before I knew anything about using companion. I just deleted all of the models and rebooted them problem solved. I have no idea what I did to get the bin files saved to companion or why they remain on the sd card after I deleted the models.
@@FASTFREDDIE-R.C. I've never looked at the sd card to verify a .bin is removed on delete. I expect it should be but haven't confirmed. There's no reason those .bin files should wind up on your PC outside of the sd card sync folder.
RC Video Reviews I must of done something to have added them to my pc like you said. When I first started out I was clicking everything trying to figure things out not knowing what I was doing. As for my sd card yeah I had 34 bin files in my models but I only have 5 models on my radio I don’t like having unnecessary files taking up space. I got everything sorted out now I just don’t understand why the radio kept them files after the models were deleted on mine.
@@FASTFREDDIE-R.C. I'll experiment with that today, but yeah you shouldn't have bin files on your PC outside the sd card sync folder. At least you got it sorted out. J
@@normantrowell3767 I would suggest joining heliaddicts, and them contacting member Coolice on there, he is who printed mine. Thaey are a slightly different design than othe ones John used, I would say, a more revised version.
@@RCVideoReviews... For the rest of us that are on Desktop or Laptop computers.. we don't get Y/T Notifications anymore. We still get Y/T "Reply" notifications though.
@@lasersbee Yeah, that kinda stinks. The split between app watchers and tv/pc watchers is about even on RCVR--with app watchers being slightly higher, which is why I still suggest adding notifications. The phone still shows push notifications of new videos. AND I did get a live stream email notification. At least on the desktop and tv they still place new videos from subbed sources at the top of the browse feed.
@@RCVideoReviews... I've solved the problem by going to my Y/T Channel and bookmarking my Subscription Page. I go there to see if any new videos have been uploaded.
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I received my Radiomaster TX16s yesterday from Banggood. And I am watching the playlists that you made on the tips and tricks on our transmitter. Thanks! :)
Awesome--Lots of material to cover. Enjoy it and have fun tinkering. Don't be afraid to try things on the radio.
I've only just started flying and I'm using opentx on my radio but man its over welming.. your channel is just awesome really look forward to every video you brin out,, lifetime subscriber here.
Awesome, thank you! I'm really glad to know my material helps people out. Thanks for watching.
Great time saving tips. I really like the added colors I’ve seen people doing with the gimbal lowering mod but unfortunately since I’m a pincher this does me no good I’ve actually added longer stick ends.
I'm sure you could still add the spacer and run your sticks out some. The spacer is only about 4-5mm.
Another great video. That moment when you struggle to remember which is which. LOL
Tell me about it. Sometimes the mouth starts rolling but the brain isn't engaged.
Hi! Very good Information on the radio. This is Robert Wioch. I will give you always a Thumps up. you are the best out there. AAAAAAAAAA++++++++++ :))
Thanks again!
Well I had that problem with the TX16s when I got it, so I know they will get it right for me. But since I don't want to wait that long I went ahead and ordered me another for the mean time, now I have 2...hehe.
Did you get the new one already?
@@RCVideoReviews It will be here on Friday
Handy little tips to make life easier!
Yeah, that's a lot of misspent hours doodling around on OpenTx radios...
Fascinating tips and tricks! Thanks.
My pleasure!
Great info mate nice one Don 🤠🇬🇧👍👍😀
Thanks :)
Bravo!!!
Thanks for watching.
It looked like you added 3mm thick spacers to lower the height of your gimbals on your TX-16S
They're 3D printed gimbal spacers from Thingiverse.
Excellent tutorial. Do you think with all your views, Radiomaster will take on board your comment about the limited digit input when completing line names?
Radiomaster doesn't write the code for this radio. That's handled by the OpenTx development team. If you're very interested in that feature you should open a feature request.
Hi and i subscribed to your very informative videos on the TX16S that i just got last month. So all the content you do is very well appreciated. My radio has a quirk tho. Every time i boot up and it senses all the switches and throttle position warnings. I don't get a switch warning on just one switch and that is SG switch. Why is that ?? Thanks in advance !! Keep up the good work !
Have you verified in hardware/switches that the SG switch is functional?
Subed buddy
Welcome to the Channel! Thanks for subscribing.
I've got the stock stick ends wound down on my TX16S after I found the hex head lock screws ;-) the 2nd Gen TX16S units allow you to wind them down and it really shortens up the sticks perfectly. Gen 1 TX16S I believe you need to drill out 3-4mm of material from the base of the stick ends to allow them to be wound down on the gimbal - see this video here >> ruclips.net/video/soiMPq3fIQI/видео.html. The gimbal inserts however seem like a nice custom feature but yes stick travel might be impeded as you mention depending on what stick ends you use (other than stock). As for learning OpenTX dewd your videos are really well done, keep it up!
I saw the video showing the ends getting drilled out. Glad you like the OpenTx videos. They represent a couple of years using that software and flying it pretty regularly.
Nice detailed tutorial. Thank you. How do you set the battery voltage to show on the top bar?
Hit TELE -> Page Left -> Top Bart Setup -> Click Jog Dial -> Scroll to "Rud Value" -> Click Jog Dial -> Click Source (it should say Rud) -> Scroll all the way down to Batt -> Click Jog Dial.
@@RCVideoReviews Awesome! Finally got it to show up. Thanks a lot. 👍👌
You’re welcome.
Where did the red gimbal rings come from? They really break up a mostly blah, all black, look?
I found them on Thingiverse: www.thingiverse.com/thing:4493751
I explained why I added them @1:07.
They do add a nice touch without being to gaudy I think.
@@RCVideoReviews Thanks for the info. Now I have and excuse as to why I need a 3D printer. Not sure if my wife would agree though!
@@johnkemper1581 Permission vs Forgiveness - Easier to ask for one than the other. I'll let you sort out which is which. Here's the one I got: amzn.to/32kg5bo
Just on a side note, what are the claimed benefits of using the spacers on the transmitter?
They push the gimbals down away from the faceplate lowering the stick height. One of the ergonomic complaints on the TX16s is the stick height. It is tall compared to other radios.
Wait, I thought I was suppose to use companion for everything 😄
You are...except when you're at the field which is when you'll REALLY be happy you watched this video :)
I just bough this radio and I think I'll be the first radio were ill never ever use all the featured or ever be able to setup without manuals or notes
There's a lot going on for sure. Just remember you don't have to use it all.
Hey man, thanks for the video! Which screws did you use in the gimbal spacers for the tx16s?
I used some out of my stock. I think they were 10mm servo screws.
@@RCVideoReviews hmm... Do you know where I can get some of those?
@@ValFPV Amazon..?
@@RCVideoReviews I tried searching for ''10mm servo screws'' on the internet but I got a bunch of different sizes..
I know this is an unrelated question, but have been trying to make a mix for main gear door. As when I select gear down, main door opens fully, pauses for gear to lower, then half closes. Gear door doubles as air brake. So another mix need so when I pull momentary switch (trainer switch) the main gear door fully opens and closes on release of switch. Any help would be fantastic
I need to break this into pieces so I know we're addressing the right thing. Gear Down, Door Opens, Gear Deploy, Door Half Closes and acts as an airbrake--are you ok with that part? Is that doing what you want it to do?
Sounds like you're saying you need a mix for momentary switch pull to open the door and close on release. Is that right?
@@RCVideoReviews Dude, amazed with the speed of reply. Amazing. And yup, you got it in one. Spot on. I'm building a F111C. Only way I can explain it better is if you were to youtube search a video of the aircraft. Thank you so much. Lol chuffed already
@@russcole5685 Is it safe to assume when you operate that momentary switch the gear door could be either half open or closed? Or can we count on it always being either half open or always half closed?
@@RCVideoReviews main door only operates as air brake while gear is raised. So pull switch, door fully lowers, release and door fully closes. Momentary switch (trainer) When gear down (two position switch) is selected down, door from fully closed, fully opens, gear lowers, then door half closes. On gear selected up, Door from half open, fully opens, gear raises, door fully closes. When gear is down, air brake deactivated.
That's the first bit I'm having trouble with, I tried using a 4 point curve, coordinates as follows closed -100,-100 100,-90 open 100,+80 0,+100 half open. Only thing opentx doesn't have, a widget for sequences
Part two would be when gear is down, and I'm safely on the ground, pull momentary trainer switch, and the wing spoilers raise as air brakes instead of door lowering into the earth. I know I'm asking alot. And I thank you in advance. I'm grateful simply to have you reply. Thanks a heap
Question John, when I was going on with my analyzer issue And learning the radio I had created a bunch of models and deleted most of them 34 to be exact. Now I have in companion my models folder the first file is labeled document1 and it holds all of my models and settings but then following that file I have 34 files just labeled model1.bin all the way to model34.bin. In companion I’m not able to delete these models but on the radio I could go though and delete them one at a time under the sd card.
My issue is that these files were created when I made the 34 models but remained even after I deleted the models. Is that normal?
Also on the sd card on the radio screen the model numbers are not in order as they are in companion strange to me.
Anyway I just want to delete these models that are not in use but I’m not sure which ones are what because they are just numbered.
Now I know you’re going to tell me to delete everything and reload my models from companion but what is the reason that these files remain after a model is deleted?
We need to break this into manageable pieces because I can't tell from your question if you're referring to whats on your SD card on on your PC.
I don't know if you created these models in Companion or on the radio.
The order on the sd card should be x1.bin, x10.bin, x11.bin...x2.bin, x20.bin etc..
I don't know why on your PC you would have .bin files in the folder where you saved your companion document. Companion doesn't use .bins like that. So it seems to me you somehow copied those over to your companion folder manually. Companion uses a single .otx file and all the model and radio settings are contained within it.
The radio does things differently. When you create a model it makes an entry in /RADIO/models.txt and creates a .bin file in /MODELS with the model configuration.
What I would do: Connect radio, read models and settings. Save it with a new name to a new folder--call this PRODUCTION.otx. Then save another copy with another name to another folder. Call it ERASEALL.otx.
Open ERASEALL.otx in Companion, and in the model window, delete EVERYTHING. Push that to the radio.
Verify in the radio you have no models.
Open PRODUCTION.otx in Companion and push it to the Radio.
That should get you back to a manageable state.
RC Video Reviews all the models were created in the radio itself. In companion the only thing I did other then save my models and settings was to synchronize sd card in which case that was a while before I knew anything about using companion.
I just deleted all of the models and rebooted them problem solved. I have no idea what I did to get the bin files saved to companion or why they remain on the sd card after I deleted the models.
@@FASTFREDDIE-R.C. I've never looked at the sd card to verify a .bin is removed on delete. I expect it should be but haven't confirmed. There's no reason those .bin files should wind up on your PC outside of the sd card sync folder.
RC Video Reviews I must of done something to have added them to my pc like you said. When I first started out I was clicking everything trying to figure things out not knowing what I was doing.
As for my sd card yeah I had 34 bin files in my models but I only have 5 models on my radio I don’t like having unnecessary files taking up space. I got everything sorted out now I just don’t understand why the radio kept them files after the models were deleted on mine.
@@FASTFREDDIE-R.C. I'll experiment with that today, but yeah you shouldn't have bin files on your PC outside the sd card sync folder. At least you got it sorted out.
J
where are the gimble rings obtained from. I am in the uk
Here are the ones I used: www.thingiverse.com/thing:4493751
Norman, I'm also in the UK. Somebody on RCHeliaddict.co.uk printed mine for me, they were cheap too. Are you a member there?
@@Graham_Shaw Hi I am not a member. How can I go about getting a couple ?
@@normantrowell3767 I would suggest joining heliaddicts, and them contacting member Coolice on there, he is who printed mine. Thaey are a slightly different design than othe ones John used, I would say, a more revised version.
@@Graham_Shaw I have just joined heliaddicts but unable to find contact info for Coolice. Can you steer me in the right direction ?
0:59 ..As of Aug 13.... Y/T no longer sends New Video Notifications to subscribers....
It does in the App. I get a notification on my phone for every video. It just doesn't send email anymore.
PS I think I got an email notification for the live stream too...just not regular videos.
@@RCVideoReviews... For the rest of us that are on Desktop or Laptop computers.. we don't get Y/T Notifications anymore. We still get Y/T "Reply" notifications though.
@@lasersbee Yeah, that kinda stinks. The split between app watchers and tv/pc watchers is about even on RCVR--with app watchers being slightly higher, which is why I still suggest adding notifications. The phone still shows push notifications of new videos. AND I did get a live stream email notification. At least on the desktop and tv they still place new videos from subbed sources at the top of the browse feed.
@@RCVideoReviews... I've solved the problem by going to my Y/T Channel and bookmarking my Subscription Page. I go there to see if any new videos have been uploaded.
Huh?
63% shut up im about to back out
I don't understand what you mean.