Hard to believe that ten years have passed since I created the original OpenTX Clinic website!
At the time, FrSky had just launched the Taranis X9D, revealing OpenTX to a wide audience. Since then the website has expanded with tutorials, templates, Lua scripts and code snippets.
ELRS is a bit of a sleeper - it's been around for a while, but if you're a fixed wing/LOS (line of site) flyer, then you may not have heard of it. You soon will though, especially if you use EdgeTX or OpenTX.
ELRS is a long range RF protocol originally conceived for use with drones. However, thanks to receivers like the RadioMaster ER series, ELRS is now a great option for line-of-sight flying - including F5X and F3X sailplanes.
So what exactly is ELRS, and what do you need to get started? Read on, while I take you on a tour!
What's this dinky transmitter on my desk? It's the Pocket - the smallest in a series of compact transmitters from RadioMaster. It comes with a choice of modules (ELRS or CC2500 MPM) and is very keenly priced. Oh, and it's stored in a little pouch!
Spoiler alert: the Pocket may cost ~£65, yet is more than a match for £1000+ radios. I know because I've flown an F3F model with it, with all the mixer bells and whistles. Crazy times!
Read on and find out if the Pocket is for you...
RadioMaster have just released a bunch of ELRS receivers specially for gliders and electric models. These are notable for being some of the first ELRS receivers to have servo connectors integrated on the main board.
I've been having fun evaluating these receivers, including flight testing them in DLG and F3F models. In this review, you'll find detailed descriptions, with example configurations, best practice, and tips for ALT telemetry.
Let's take a closer look!
RadioMaster have a new baby transmitter. Yes, it's the Zorro! You'll probably already know that it's packed with features, supports OpenTX and EdgeTX, and comes with a choice of Multiprotocol or ELRS modules.
However while most of the Zorro reviews focus on its use with drones, this review takes a different approach - it's geared towards pilots of sailplanes, DLG and electric gliders. If that sounds like you, then read on!
In this article, I describe an improved user interface for trimming out crow brakes. It uses the standard features of OpenTX - no Lua script is required.
If there's one aspect of the UK drone laws which is particularly grating, it's the requirement to display your operator id on every model. To add insult to injury, it's now a whopping 19 characters!
There is something we can do though: make the actual label as small as possible...
