Fr Sky Taranis Haptic Feedback Mod

[Kurt0326]

I got my package in today from helibatics.com, can't wait to install. One other thing I will need to do is to update my Taranis to ver 1.2. I hear that it's still in testing still so... more to come in the future.



Update: 6-5-14
So I installed the Mod and installed v1.2 firmware. Haptic Feedback Hardware tested good.

I can now use haptic feedback. awesome right?

I install firmware 2.0. There is no haptic function in the Radio Setup Menu... Fail!

Correction:

After you have installed Companion 2.0. Go to settings and select Haptic BEFORE you download your lates firmware, in this case v2.0.



Now go to File, Download..., select check for updates download the firmware. It should prompt you to install. Before you do...

Turn off your radio plug it in the USB to your computer. Wait a minute for it to connect.

Now you click install firmware.

When it is done you can unplug and test. Works great!

 

[eagle4]

What does this nifty looking device do?

 

[Imanewb]

What does this nifty looking device do?

allows vibration style alerts to the frsky taranis i believe

 

[Craftydan]

Wha?!? a feature *not* built into the Taranis?!?

Kudos Kurt for correcting this gross oversight of FrSky!

. . . and yes, I do mean that! The buzzer motor in my DX7S is VERY handy for alarms, especially if the speaker is too loud (like my 7S) or too anemic (like the taranis)

 

[Balu]

They are doing an update to the Taranis series. Haptic feedback and a six position mode switch are parts of that. afaik you can get all parts and upgrade your old version to the new one.

 

[Kurt0326]

I have just installed the mod in my radio. Just in time too. They just released today v2.0. No more v1.2 just up dated. I will try updating tonight.

http://www.open-tx.org/2014/06/03/companion-2.0.0/

 

[Kurt0326]

Wha?!? a feature *not* built into the Taranis?!?

Kudos Kurt for correcting this gross oversight of FrSky!

. . . and yes, I do mean that! The buzzer motor in my DX7S is VERY handy for alarms, especially if the speaker is too loud (like my 7S) or too anemic (like the taranis)

I have plans to upgrade to speaker too...

 

[Kurt0326]

Good read for the Open TX 2.0

http://rc-soar.blogspot.com/2014/04/opentx-v-2-beta.html

 

[MT Alex]

I have just installed the mod in my radio. Just in time too. They just released today v2.0. No more v1.2 just up dated. I will try updating tonight.

http://www.open-tx.org/2014/06/03/companion-2.0.0/

Thanks for posting that, I just updated my OpenTX. I probably wouldn't have know about the new update for some time since I mostly program with the radio itself.

 

[Tritium]

Uh Oh, Look what Hobby King just announced:

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...Radio_Transmitter_Mode_2_without_module_.html

Thurmond

 

[Krtismo]

Now if only I could find a Taranis in-stock!

 

[willsonman]

Uh Oh, Look what Hobby King just announced:

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...Radio_Transmitter_Mode_2_without_module_.html

Thurmond

The 9XR is crap for ergonomics. The Pro does not address ANY of that... just new gizmos. With all the features packed in them now they are no longer "disposable" radios. If you are going to use it in the long run you want it to feel natural. If I were in the market for another radio I would pick up the Taranis. For now though, my 15+ year old JR is doing me just fine.

 

[Tritium]

I have a Taranis. I was simply pointing out another option no matter how gaudy or non-ergonomic and you have to admit that their advertisement copy is VERY amusing.

Thurmond

 

[Balu]

The first thing I thought (and replied) when HK announced the video on Twitter using the phrase "has taken it to the next level" was: "You mean „has taken it to Taranis level“? "

 

[Kurt0326]

Updated post #1

 

[Tritium]

The first thing I thought (and replied) when HK announced the video on Twitter using the phrase "has taken it to the next level" was: "You mean „has taken it to Taranis level“? "

Nah, I don't think HK will ever get that good!

Thurmond

 

[Craftydan]

Update: 6-5-14
So I installed the Mod and installed v1.2 firmware. Haptic Feedback Hardware tested good.

I can now use haptic feedback. awesome right?

I install firmware 2.0. There is no haptic function in the Radio Setup Menu... Fail!

Ahh the beauty of open source development . . . where the left programer doesn't know what the right programer is up to . . .

( "this is a great option for the DIY'ers -- lets add it in" . . . "what's this function for? It can't do this! lets take it out in the next release" <facepalm>)

 

[Kurt0326]

Corrected First post. It's working great... Remove and replace operator... lol

 

[Craftydan]

ahh . . . classic PEBKAC issue.

I have those all the time -- never can get it fully sorted out. At least you've found a workaround for this case

 

[Kurt0326]

ahh . . . classic PEBKAC issue.

I have those all the time -- never can get it fully sorted out. At least you've found a workaround for this case

Oh no, the process was spelled out for me. I'm just not following instructions well.