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- This is just a quick video on how to update your OpenTx device to OpenTx 2.2.3. This is finally in a regular release. This update is a must if you are trying to use the R9M module with the new Flex firmware.
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Why not do the upgrade with the TX connected "Power Off", then it updates the bootloader at the same time...
I didn't realize that it would do that. This does make things a bit easier. Thanks for the tip!
*Barry* How's that go? Insturctions link, pls?
@@johnd.ingleson799 Basically the same as the video, but when you do the actual updating from companion, you plug the USB cable in with the Tx turned off. That way it updates the bootloader at the same time.
@@barrycole8378 Thanks so much for your kind assistance.
Hey didn't you say you make those USB micro b ports if so how much for those
This was an outstanding tutorial. I got my taranis 2 days ago, pure virgin to any of this. I got though it nearly flawlessly with this video. I bugged out a bit because my bootloader .bin file icon was different, but when I followed the instructions everything seems to have worked. Now to set up for DRL (real flights to follow on trashcan after I feel comfortable) Big thanks!
I am very glad that this video helped you out!
The best, easiest, fastest instructions I've seen on how to update my Q-X7, which obviously is so similar; thank you
BRO!!!! Your video was THE BEST and the easiest instructional video I have ever seen and followed!! Thank you so much for your video and thank you for not making it over complicated like all the other videos out there!!!
I'm glad I could help you out. There is something to be said for getting all the back story and info on why you are doing the update but sometimes it's just better to get it done and move on with life. Happy flying!
Most helpful !
Followed the clear instructions to update my Q-X7 successfully, including the bootloader. Thanks !
Happy to help, Thanks for watchin'
Thanks for the video post. While this process is not that complicated...the fact that I don't update very often made your video a really useful and I like the way you made it so easy to understand. Well done.
thank you!
This video is the best as far as i am concerned on how to upgrade my Frsky. I have tried before and was frustrated. Thanks
Glad it helped
Thank You for this, i was struggling a bit with it and your video helped me get my x9d back on track thank you!!!
TweetFPV, very clear narration and easy to follow, very helpful and thank you very much for your help. Perranporth, Cornwall UK.
I'm glad I was able to help!
I just upgraded my TX to 2.3.4 firmware and the bootloader using your video. It was a great help. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Glad it helped, please consider subscribing!
I've seen USB mods and I have to say placing it on top is an excellent choice. Especially if you do sims through USB. That way your not breaking off your USB like I have 2 times on my QX7. Thank God I got a great reflow station so replacing them is a 5-10 min process. Good video.
Just bought the Rock Monster Taranis this video made updating it super easy thanks for that.
Tqvm TweetFPV. Just saw your video couple hours ago, immediately update my tx fw from v2.1.6 to v2.2.3. Excellent tutorial, to the point. Thanks to usb cable from foxeer box haha
I'm glad you were able to get it updated!
Worked like a charm. I'm on macOS, but the process was exactly the same. Thanks a lot for the educational videos, keep it up.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video... I haven't fired up my equipment in over a year and needed some updates, I also have custom sounds, so thanks for making sure to mention all that in the video! Now I just need some of those updated drones that can fly far away and keep a signal! 😁😎
You are very welcome. I think I have a picture from the same place as in your profile picture!
TweetFPV that’s the Dragon’s tail a few years ago, Deals Gap. I have some more pictures waving to the camera guys with a nice lean going on. Look close, there is a baby dragon on my back seat. 😁
Haha very nice. It's been about 9 years since I've been there. Hard to find the time to do things like that anymore.
Thanks for keeping it simple for us who are new to this 👍🏾😎👍🏾
No problem 👍
That usb conversation would make a great video,
Thanks, I'll probably put that out there soon.
Thank you so much for this video. I was getting no where and frustrated. I could not update opentx. I watched your video and updated to newest firmware and updated the bootloader. Great video.
That's great! I was worried that this video would become obsolete as newer versions are released. Thanks for watching!
Big thanks to you for making such a great video.. I wish there was more rc how to videos.
Thank you. I'm always looking for ideas.
BEST INSTRUCTIONS I HAD FOUND, HAD A LOT OF ISSUES WITH OTHER POSTS, THANKS VERY MUCH, A HAPPY SUBSCRIBER
Thank you for watching and being a subscriber!
Great video, concise and to the point. Updated my X9D in jiffy
Happy to help
Subscribed! Big thanks man! Great, concise tutorial. My X-Lite now talks to me! Had to turn the volume down though because the default is a bit much for me. I mainly did the update so that I can more reliably flash my current XM+ receivers and also my soon to be installed R9MM receiver. Super excited to stretch the capabilities of 2.4ghz and to begin testing some medium-range action with the R9M Lite module! I really hope Frsky has ironed out all the wrinkles!
I've been running the r9m lite for about 4 months now with no issues to speak of.
Mr Tweet. You made me so very happy! Thank you and my X9D+ thanks you!
Glad I was able to help.
Fantastic tutorial :)
If you actually flash with the radio totally turned off (without turning it on in bootloader mode), it will automatically upgrade the bootloader at the same time when performing any firmware upgrade.
BUT, you must be sure that the DFU drivers are installed correctly in order to perform the firmware upgrade with the radio turned off :)
Have a great weekend and keep on flying with OpenTX 2.2.3 firmware ;)
That's great info. I didn't realize that you could knock both out at the same time.
I have Taranis X9E and cant perfom upgrade when Tx is turned off?
Where to install and what??
Cheers
Worked great.. Now we are up to 2.3v0025, but hey, same process, and i love the different font! Thanks man
Awesome. Yea that's the issue with videos like this. Versions change so fast. Fortunately the process is the same for now.
Comprehensive, clear, very helpful. Processed on Taranis X9E. Thx
Thank you, I couldn't have done it without you.
I'm glad I was able to help!
Pretty nice work, dude! 😊
I made a video about how to upgrade the X9D too, but I couldn't publish it until now... And now looks like I'm going to have to make it again. 😂
Amazing job explaining everything very easy to follow!👍
Perfect Video Teaching !!! I followed this exactly as You did and it went flawlessly ! Thank You! I subscribed,liked,and have notifications of more cool videeos from you! keep up the great work !
Thank you so much!
Easy peasy with your instructions. Absolutely great instructions.
Thank you, Glad to help!
Video worked like a charm, thanks
Excellent!
I used this video to help me update my taranis. thankyou
And 3 years later I am doing it now, 2.3.15 now...very well explained, wish I did not wated the time with other two youtuber pretenders trying to complicate what is simple
Time we'll spent, excellent! Thank you.
Thank you for watching!
Great video, love your presentation method, you sound like a pro!
Thank you!
A concise, informative and useful video mate, nice work.
Thank you for your instructions. You made it very easy.
This was great I just had a problem getting the eeprom I watched it a couple time but finally got it thanks
Glad this video was able to help!
Thanks for the vid. I got it installed but not without a hitch for me. Just for others... I downloaded and installed over the existing installation. I showed 2.2.3 on the top menu bar but it would only allow me to dnload the latest release candidate. I backed up my radio files and uninstalled OpenTX and then reinstalled the 2.2.3 version and then it allowed me to dnload the latest update.
Interesting. Glad you got it figured out. It did require for me to so a fresh install of the latest opentx companion. That software isn't very good at figuring out if there are updates to its self.
A LIFESAVER! You made my day. Thanks!
Glad I was able to help
Excellent video Tweet. Thank you Sir.
Thank you for watching!
Just a heads up for anyone that is using this to apply firmware updates > 2.3.x the firmware needs to be put in the firmware directory no the eefrom directory. then run `write firmware` with the appropriate file on the taranis after unplugging the usb
You are a life saver, thanks much appreciated! saved me hours of research :)
Excellent job, clear, concise. Thanks.
Thank you for watching!
Best tutorial on TH-cam! Thank you !!! :)
Excelllent, all very clearly explained. Many Thanks
Great you are the only one who has well complimented compliments.
You could make me a video of how to calibrate x9d plus for fpv simulators I can't even start as soon as I leave I go to the left.
Thank you
Which Sim are you using?
Liftoff Steam
Awesome video, others didn't show how to get into boot mode which I was trying to do with the radio on and connected via usb, whoops! After this I need to figure out and/or see if my qx7s will cooperate with betaflight so I can setup my first drone, eachine trashcan.
I'm glad I was able to help you. The trash can is a fun Quad, enjoy!
@@TweetFPV and now I figured out how to make it work with beta flight except I cant set modes for some reason. Every hurdle is a learning curve lol
simple, and easy to understand.thank you
I did it, Thanks for your help. Great vid.
Flashing the X9D takes a few seconds but doing the Horus radios takes around 2 or 3 minutes so don't worry that it doesn't appear to be doing anything.
so helpful thank you !!!!!
You are welcome!
Great Tutorial....I managed to load 2.2.3. okay, and got the Bootloader to 2.2.3 using your method.
Sprayed my X9D white too ages ago, mines just as purdy.....lol.....Thank you. R9M working on 868mhz Flex...:)
That nice font is not available in the 2.2.3 Firmware though...?....It is in RC5....So frustrating...How to load just that Font file???????
FANTASTIC !!! GREAT JOB !!!
Thank you.
Suuuuper helpful!! Thanks!
worked great thank you for your time!
Thank you so much, subscribed!!
Thanks, I actually managed to do it
Nice video . Thanks for the tutorial
Hey dude great video, one quick question. Where did you get the gimble stick ends for your xlite? I have looked but I can find them and the ones you have look perfect!
I probably got them for aloft Hobbies. They are called the grand lotus. You just need to be careful when ordering. There are different diameters. The m9 gimbals use a m4 thread.
I have a new FRSKY x18s but i got a older Tarranis lite and I want to get it to work again. I used it about a year ago and when i tried to update it, I broke something with the firmware I think cause It does not want to take a download. Would this vid be current to update still?
Tank you .Nice & easy Video
Happy to help
In 2.2.4 when you rename the eep... file you need to leave the bin part at the end
TweetFPV Thanks very much for this great tutorial. My Tranis Q7XS is not fully up to date .. Regards JimS
1. I believe that the firmware is supposed to go in the folder Firmware. Just looking at the readme.txt files for EEPROM and FIRMWARE seems to indicate that. But it worked for in your video so apparently it doesn't make any difference.
2. Although not copying the sound file has worked for me, There does need to have one folder in the SOUNDS/en/ folder (substitute the language of your choice for en) that dose need to be copied. It is the SOUNDS/en/SYSTEM folder. It contains the units for announcing "12.3 Volts" or "42 meters" or any other telemetry or lua values...as well as several other announcements used by OpenTx (like hello.wav and bye.wav.)
3. The Power off method works fine when the correct USB driver is installed, but Windows sometimes dose updates that change it to a driver that dose not work. Then you are in what is known as ZADIG hell. ZADIG is a program to install the correct driver.
Excellent video. How do I find out about the USB input change? Taranis didn't think much about their usb placement. Tell me how to buy yhe USB kit + your beer money.
yes! searching your channel @TweetFPV but no luck yet, great fix that would be, USB-B are getting extinct... :P
Yea sorry about that. I haven't uploaded it yet. I will in the next few days. And I'll put the kit on my etsy store.
@@TweetFPV Instructions included I hope. Their placement for USB is beyond stupid.
Great, thank you!
i had one issue to report, once it was checked all working ok i copied across the additional sound files but when i unplugged the usb the transmitter hung / locked up i had this all day when trying to load sd card direct in the end had to take out the sd card and load up on the computer
That is very strange. Sounds like some wierd connection issues between the pc and the radio. Either way taking the SD card out and going direct to the computer is WAY faster!
Awesome video man
Thank you!
correction just because..:
the default USB connector is "Mini USB"
you have modified it to "micro USB"
didn't know, you can exchange the USB ports so easy o_O gonna try it!
.. but at first I have to solve the problem that openTX Companion can NOT retrieve any update nor firmware (my Taranis X9D+ is stuck at 2.1.8)
nice video. you explain things pretty well, so keep it up. your channel will grow. about the R9 stuff though, I'm still confused as to which firmware to use on it. I originally was trying the flex version (because of the active power output adjustment), but couldn't get telemetry working. after doing research, it seemed that flex was primarily used in the EU and not the US? I have since switched to the standard FCC version which appears to also have the active power output adjustment feature. I am now able to get telemetry working too, so I think I'll just stick to the FCC version. Not sure what benefit, if any, there would be to using the flex version at this point. What is your take on this? Thanks.
I agree the flex seams to be more lbt oriented. But recently with the full release of opentx 2. 2.3 I jumped on the flex fw and have to say it is working quite well for me. Frsky change log info is very poor to say the least.
My QX7 has a damaged USB port. Please make a USB conversion video. Thanks.
I will make one but it will be focused on the x9d. I don't have a x7 to determine where connections would be made.
Thanks a million!
thanks for watching!
Do you know what ATC Battery low warning is? Ever since I upgraded to the latest I have this warning on screen 1st thing. My main pack is fully charged though and still lasts a couple hrs.
Thanks for the vid. It helped me a lot.
Yes it's the little coin cell in the radio that holds the eeprom. It's a 1220 lithium battery. alofthobbies.com/1220-lithium-cmos-battery.html very easy to fix.
@@TweetFPV Thanks! Wow I guess I got the upgrade in the nick of time. Mine is down to .46 V.
I had the same thing happen when I updated.it was either coincidental or the older fw didn't monitor the eeprom battery. Either way pop in a new one and all is good.
Wow your video helped out a lot. I am interested in that kit you were talking about for the USB port. I have a FrSky Qx7
Yes! I'd like the kit as well!
www.etsy.com/listing/712578299/frsky-taranis-x9d-usb-modification-and
www.etsy.com/listing/712578299/frsky-taranis-x9d-usb-modification-and
A final release can most assuredly contain bugs.
Oh for sure it will.
I have Open Tx 222 on my computer and my X9D Plus radio. 222 does not have the simulator. Open TX 219 did have it and it was a nice feature. Does 2223 have it back as a part of the program?
It appears to have the simulator bundled with the Opentx companion software.
Thank you!
...... HOLD ENT, that was it. thx
thank you so much
Thanks a million, Done.
Thank you for watching!
Great vid. Question, if I don’t check the heli option as you did would the Taranis X9D plus then have a wizard for helis? I just got a taranis same one and it doesn’t have a heli option and it’s freaking me out since I’m new to helis. Fairly.
If you have collective pitch heli you need to select those options. I don't fly helis just multirotors so I don't use those options. Basically it give me one less menu in the model setup on my taranis.
TweetFPV I think I understand. So with what you said I’m gonna guess that yes it will give me a heli option when creating a model. And just to confirm, I still select the same options you did just do the opposite with the heli yes?
I have a raptor 90 nitro and trex 600E...both are flybar and I’m sure is collective pitch.
Sounds right to me. I don't know much about helis
TweetFPV alright thank you I appreciate it
No problem.
Hello verry helpful video
Ended up with version 2.2.4 on my radio also bootlader version is now 2.2.4
Tried to upgrade to version 2.2.3😀
Not sure how this happend but its not a problem i think?
Wr Henk
Not an issue. There's just a newer version of opentx since I made this video.
thank you very veryyyyyy much it worked great i had 2.1.6 so maybe it will help , i also have just frsky r9m with r9mm coming and this was needed. would 2.1.6 could caused issues with failsafe?
Great video! I was wondering if it is the same updating process from a very old firmware, say, 2.0.2.9? Cheers!
It should be basically the same process.
@@TweetFPV Thanks so much!
@@TweetFPV Thanks!
Nice work.
Thank you!
Thank you very good Tutorial ✌️
I would like to know if, to update the SD Card, is better to delete all files first and then paste all files of the new version instead to copy and replace.
It depends. I typically just overwright what's there minus the sound folder.
@@TweetFPV my doubt is because I already updated a lot of times and was afraid to have trash files on the SD cards. For example, on Eppron paste, I have 2 files and the boatloader is V2.2.0. I gona delete them and update it. I updated to V 2.4.0 and the lua script is not working well..
+1👍 i've done this before, but don't understand why we have to write the file from the UI *_AND_* write from TX to update bootloader. seems like software should do both. (i have xLite)
Thanks Tweet!! i intend to purchase/upgrade to r9m at some point also.
I'm not sure why either. My guess is because opentx works on a large range of radios and when you select all your options in the beginning that is custon to your model of radio. Still it seams like it should just do everything with one push of a botton. I bet the tango does everything all at once.
@@@@TweetFPV Thaks again, just wanted to state that on my xLite, the bin didn't say "flash bootloader" if i put it in "eeprom" folder, but did work from "firmware" folder. storage position should not have mattered, but did.
Where did you get the lanyard clip for your X9D? I have been looking for one for a few weeks now and I can’t find anywhere that has them in stock or is planning on stocking them again.
There are 2 different kinds that i have used in the past they are made by a company called G-force. I have a video on the one i prefer. th-cam.com/video/uBebB8s2-jE/w-d-xo.html
i like this one because it is lower profile. alofthobbies.com/g-force-stealth-neckstrap-balancers-for-taranis-x9d.html
this is the on the x9d in the opentx2.2.3 video. alofthobbies.com/g-force-balance-bar.html
the second one is easier to install but the first one is a much more solid and lower profile.
Do you need to save anything first before doing the updates such as models/settings?
You shouldnt need to but it's not a bad idea to do a backup in opentx companion before you start.
Awesome, easy as pie!
I flashed 2.2.3 a few weeks ago without checking the R9 box, and I just received an R9 module, do I need to go through the same process again with it checked or can I just go into radio setup in open TX and check it?
If you intend on using the R9M flex firmware then yes you will need to redo the opentx firmware update process.
Thank you, I guess I'll be watching your vid a few more times, I forget this stuff so fast without having written instructions
When copying new sd card contents, my previous models will be erased?
They shouldn't. Your models are saved to the radios eeprom and not the SD card. However it's a good idea to make a backup of your models using the opentx companion software before you start the upgrade process.
hi followed your instructions 3 times and i dont get the eeprom at all only read me tx so there is nothing to update help ?
Thanks a lot man
Thanks for watching
I'm using Open-Tx 222. I basically followed your steps. There were two files, one called EEPROM & one called Firmware. I saved those files from the Taranis H drive copping them to a folder on my desktop. I copied a third from my computer thru Companion to my desktop. I also saved that content which was from the SD card & it had a different name: models. I changed the one called models to Opentx222. I put the SD card in a reader and placed it in my computer. I cut and paced that file to the EEPROM folder, put the SD card back in my Taranis. Confusing haa. Anyway, when I turned my radio back on, went to page 2 of 9, selected EEPROM, the file I renamed was there. I selected it. the only choices it gave me were copy, rename and delete. Flash boot loader was not there. My boat loader still shows 2.1.6...... What have I done wrong.?
Thank you so much!
TweetFPV