FrSky Taranis Model Icons

[JDill]

Updated this post: now includes all FT model icons as of 1.29.2019

The attached Zip file contains Flitetest model pics converted to the proper format for use as Taranis model icons. Hope these will be of use to those of you use a FrSky Taranis too.

The correct format is explained on this OpenTX University PAGE.
Size: 64 pixels wide by 32 pixels high
Color: grayscale
Color Depth: 4 bits/pixel (16 colors)
File Name: up to 10 characters max. No embedded blanks.
File Type: bit-mapped image (BMP file suffix)

The basic process is also explained on the page linked above. I use the XnView for Windows program to do the conversions. It involves cropping a photo to a 2:1 width to height ratio, enhancing the contrast/Gamma, converting it to Grey scale, resizing it to 64x32, and saving it as a BMP file. You will find that if you don't enhance (darken) the contrast on the images they will be very washed out on your Taranis screen.

Download the ZIP file. Icons included:

Happy flying!!!

 

[RCdiy]

Would be nice to have a community resource page for model icons. I've thought about setting one up but would need contributors.

 

[JDill]

Would be nice to have a community resource page for model icons. I've thought about setting one up but would need contributors.

I assume you are thinking of an all inclusive resource and not just for FT models? That could be helpful.

 

[AkimboGlueGuns]

That's an awesome resource JDill! I'll be putting some of these in for my FT models.

 

[RCdiy]

Would you be interested in having your files posted here?

http://www.open-tx.org/icons-taranis.html

 

[PsyBorg]

Oh Ohh.. can we haz these for the quadies amongst us? Specifically the Alien the Versa copter and now the Gremlins?

I modded one for my start up screen already.

 

[JDill]

Would you be interested in having your files posted here?

http://www.open-tx.org/icons-taranis.html

Definitely, that would be great! I've used that resource myself. Thanks.

 

[JimCR120]

I've long wanted to modify the icons on my Spektrum radio but have not yet found a way.

 

[JDill]

Oh Ohh.. can we haz these for the quadies amongst us? Specifically the Alien the Versa copter and now the Gremlins?

I modded one for my start up screen already.

View attachment 87382

Can you suggest/supply some pictures for these? Commercial photos with white backgrounds are the best to work with. Thanks.

 

[RCdiy]

In order for me to get the icons approved for posting could you arrange them in folders like they have in this link

https://github.com/opentx/opentx.github.io/tree/master/assets/images/icons-taranis

Zip them again and either post them here again or email them to me at info@rcdiy.ca

I see that the website still has reference to the BMP folder which is now IMAGES in 2.2 (technically not yet released so I guess it's correct)

 

[RCdiy]

I've long wanted to modify the icons on my Spektrum radio but have not yet found a way.

Easy
Step one Buy a taranis x9 series
Step two sell your spektrum gear on ebay

Just kidding

 

[JimCR120]

Easy
Step one Buy a taranis x9 series
Step two sell your spektrum gear on ebay

Just kidding

Clean jab. No worries.

It seems like the hack shouldn't be hard. With all the user configurable things, that one seems so obvious and benign. Maybe I should explore those files and see what I can see.

 

[Skyraccoon]

Almost all the FT models and much more are in the http://www.skyraccoon.com library enjoy !
(still need to work on the baby versions)

 

[JDill]

Updated to include all FT planes as of 9-1-18

 

[PsyBorg]

Thanks JD. I just came across this thread. Got the zip and unpacked it. Nice work mate

 

[donalson]

Awesome

 

[Scott Page]

Best site for icons for Horus or Taranis -- with nearly 2000 models (as I write this) is https://skyraccoon.com/icons

 

[Mode 1]

This is really cool. However, as a new user to Taranis, How do I install these? Just drag them to my SD card?

 

[willsonman]

Yes, the models you can simply drag into the appropriate folder on the SD card for your Taranis. Any modification to a boot-up screen requires a bit more finesse.

 

[Scott Page]

This is really cool. However, as a new user to Taranis, How do I install these? Just drag them to my SD card?

Yes, in the “images” folder. QX7 and x-lite don’t support model images.