OPENTX 2.0 released (Taranis)

[hase2]

OpenTX 2.0 has been released.
Here the latest changes:

Major release, a lot of new features ...

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Switch warnings can be disabled for switches you don't use on a given model
Compensation for offset error of FrSky FAS-xx current sensors (option on m64)
Measured consumption (mAh) can be stored on power off (ARM-based boards only)
0.1% resolution for limits (ARM boards only)
Sound repeat time settable in multiples of 1sec, call at model load can be disabled (ARM boards only)
3 options for timer countdown voice output (ARM boards only)
Inputs layer with support for all physical inputs and telemetry (Taranis only)
Lua interpreter for runtime scripts and one-time configuration assistants (Taranis only)
9 GVARS instead of 5 (ARM boards only)
GVARs useable for offsets and limits (Taranis only)
GVAR modification popup on home screen can be enabled/disabled for each GVAR (Taranis only)
Output curve assignable to each servo on the SERVOS page (Taranis only)
32 curves instead of 16, with smoothing, and any number of points between 2 and 17 (Taranis only)
64 custom functions instead of 32 (ARM boards only)
New trim system (a mode's trims can be relative to that of another mode's)
Pot position memory for the 4 pots, with startup warning (Taranis only)
Ability to read text files from the SD card. A file with the name of a model will be linked to it and easily - accessible as "model notes". Can be displayed automatically at model load for use as a checklist. (Taranis only)
Copy/paste/insert/delete of custom function lines (Taranis only)
Altitude can be displayed in the top bar (Taranis only)
FrSky Taranis will run at 120MHz instead of 60MHz
Bootloader for Taranis, removes the need to install computer drivers to flash new firmware
SPORT data form internal module available on the UART connector in the battery compartment in the Taranis
Companion merged into OpenTX
Companion major code / graphics refactoring
Radio can handle EEPROM conversion by itself (no need for companion, ARM boards only)
Support for the 6-position pots on Taranis, with individual positions available in the switch selection list
Sticky Logical Switches
ASpd, dTE, Cel-, Vfas- added to Telemetry values
Improved vario sounds (ARM boards only)
Taranis will be useable as a standard PC joystick through USB, 8 analogs and 8 buttons mapped to CH1-8 and 9-16 respectively
Workaround for newer bogus FlySky modules that send out servo centers on powerup (9x only)
Finnish language support
Default audio files can be placed on the SD card for each model for all switch positions (both for physical and logical switches).
Support for up to 16 channels on trainer input

Updates as usual via the Companion Software
http://www.open-tx.org/downloads.html

[mp66]

I updated mine yesterday and it all seems cool!  :D

[Asomaro]

Hmmmmm - note to myself..... must get the taranis out of its box and start playing with it, starting by getting the update!!

Cheers,

[ThunderstruK]

Hi, I've never updated my Taranis, is it something worth doing if it's working fine at the moment? Is it difficult to do? Would it save my models or would I have to re-input the models?

Thanks

[Coyote]

Just done mine, first time I`d connected it to the PC so the driver was wrong, but after installing the correct one it took about 1 min to upload and install it to the Taranis

[rob.thomson]

As a heads up.

Once you run opentx 2.0...

Holding both rud, ail trims inward on power up loads a new bootloader.

You can then flash firmwares / backup etc with no risk of nuking your radio!

Rob

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[Jake Bullit]

Will it save my existing models?

[dp106]

Will it save my existing models?

yes, I crapped myself to begin with as it warned the eeprom was invalid but then just upgrades it

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[frequency9]

My philosophy with equipment is "If it works, don't fix it", so I tend to be hesitant to reflash kit to the latest upgrade, simply because it's there. Will this openTX upgrade really make much difference to  the usability of my Taranis? What are "GVARS"? I thought it was a name given to female vocalists!!!!

[rob.thomson]

There are loads of cool features.

1.  Lua.
If you install the lua scripts from open-tx.org, you can setup your new models using a pretty wizard.

2. Virtual inputs.
This is superb.  Makes model setup simpler and more flexible.

3. More gvars. (Global variables)
Useful if flying gliders.

4. Increased clock speed.
Makes the whole system faster.

Etc...

I like it.  Its a worth while upgrade.

If concerned.  Wait 2 weeks.  That way you can catch the minor bugs that get found after release :)

Rob

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