Peter Hill

Thanks Mike. Ken...it's weird that you lost the signal,one increment either way whilst trying to fine tune but had no problems with range test and/or loss of signal/telemetry while flying. I'm a little baffled by it (then again that's my normal state!)

Thanks for reply.I managed to answer my question by internet search. It seems it's a good idea to carry out the fine tune where possible,no matter what protocol, due to variations in the oscillator crystals used in multiprotocol modules. BTW Andy,I found the documentation that you provided me the link to,very informative.Thankyou. Pete

Glad it went well Ken. Is it just the Frsky protocols that need the RF fine tuning or all protocols? Pete

Thankyou!

Ooops! Sorry Andy.I misunderstood. I don't post very often. Where can I find/buy this documentation? Peter

I think you are right Andy. I tend to only update if there is a new feature that appeals to me or that I think I need. If it ain't broke...etc. Pete

Thanx Phil. I couldn't remember the exact wording of RM's sales pitch but I know it wasn't "might" be supported but "would" be. I agree..it's still a super radio. Pete.

Frank...Maybe cheated was too strong a word...more disappointed. Not with OTX but with Radiomaster. True they never held their hand up and said " We solemnly swear that the touchscreen will be implemented in a future release of OTX" but if I remember rightly they did say it would be. As someone who struggled with OTX to begin with, thanks to all the wonderfull people on here and you tube, I can now say I am comfortable with it. I appreciate all the hard work the OTX developers do and yes,I have donated to the cause. Bob...I did say that not all my receivers are Frsky. If you do decide to purchase the x20 maybe you will let me take a closer look at it next time we are at the flying field together. (Open from tomorrow! Yippee!) I have to say...I better stop looking at the x20 because I can feel myself getting smitten by it Pete

Hi.Like Outrunner above,the inclusion of a touchscreen was what persuaded me to buy a RM Tx16s. I have been waiting patiently for months for OTX 2.4.x release. I keep checking on Github but keep seeing the same "No release date" and "83% complete" Any progress seems to have stalled. I know Tx16s is a lot of radio for the price but if it turns out that we will never be able to use one of it's main features,I for one will feel cheated and more than a little disappointed. When Flysky moved away from producing their cheap and cheerful (and very capable) radios and introduced the PL18 Paladin,it looked a very nice piece of kit.....but I think they dropped the ball.As is,it is not backward compatible with earlier Flysky protocols.You have to buy a module for that(not JR form factor). I don't now how well they have sold but I don't know anyone who owns one. As for the FrSky x20.....looks great but limited backwards compatibility.Both the afore mentioned radios probably appeal more to newcomers to the hobby. Those like me who have a dozen or more receivers(Frsky and others) have to factor in the cost of a new radio and a pile of new receivers.Expensive. Sorry for long post but I feel better now I got it off my chest.Going for a lie down now. Pete.(I feel cheated!)

Hi Ray. Have you ever done a step by step build blog on this or any other forum? Would love to see more detail on your particular building method(s). Regards Pete.

Oooops. Must have posted at the same time.Thanks PB thats the infomation I was after!! Pete

Thanks for the replies. Denis, I understand that charger sees the 4 packs as I battery. The 7.2amp charge rate comes from adding each packs capacity together. In the example in my first post ,as there are 4 packs,do they each get 1/4 of the charge rate eg.1.8amps despite the different capacities? I know its possible to parallel charge packs of different capacities but I like to "understand" the process. Having trouble getting my head round this one!! Thanks again. Pete

Thanks MattyB. Thats one of the sites I have visited but I still haven't found the answer to the question of charge rates for individual packs when capacities are different. Pete

Thankyou for the quick reply and links BEB! Pete

I have recently purchased a 500w charger and have been thinking of trying parallel charging of lipo's. There is lots of info on the internet regarding the subject.....most of which I understand! However,I am struggling when they say you can parallel charge packs of different capacities. For example; if I charge 2@ 3s 2300mah packs and 2@ 3s 1300mah packs together, I add the capacities together and set the charge rate at 7.2amps. So does this mean each pack gets charged at 1.8amps or am I missing something here? I normally charge packs at 1C so in this example the 2300mah packs charge at less than 1C and the 1300mah greater than 1C. I only have a basic understanding of electricity so if anyone would like to comment on the above I would be gratefull! Pete