From 787901ba73ce632fa16923c26b09773b550dce45 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: pascallanger Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 15:16:34 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Update Transmitters.md --- docs/Transmitters.md | 20 +++++++------------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/Transmitters.md b/docs/Transmitters.md index 0bdabd2..c204fc3 100644 --- a/docs/Transmitters.md +++ b/docs/Transmitters.md @@ -1,17 +1,16 @@ # Compatible Transmitters -There are two different options for the interface between the MULTI-Module and the transmitter: PPM and Serial. The considerations are different for each. +There are two different modes to interface the MULTI-Module and the transmitter: PPM and Serial. The considerations are different for each. - **PPM** is more generic, easy to implement and will work with most transmitters. - **Serial** requires custom firmware on the transmitter but brings added functionality including protocol selection through the Tx interface and the option of telemetry (with the right transmitter firmware). -Any Tx that provides a PPM output (like a trainer port, or a transmitter with a RF module bay) is compatible with the MULTI-module. In practice, most of the documentation on this site is focused on building modules that slip into your transmitter’s module bay. - +Any Tx providing a PPM output (like a trainer port, or a transmitter with a RF module bay) is compatible with the MULTI-module. ##PPM The DIY Mulitprotocol module supports industry standard PPM interface that works with all transmitters with either a module bay, and/or a trainer port. Even the older 72MHz FM radios support this standard. -When using the standard PPM Tx output, the protocol selection is achieved through a 16 position rotary switch on the module. This enables 15 protocol/sub-protocol/options combinations to be selected. Binding is achieved by pressing a bind button on the back of the module (see picture below) +When using the standard PPM Tx output, the protocol selection is achieved through a 16 position rotary switch on the module. This enables 15 (0=serial) protocol/sub-protocol/options combinations to be selected. Binding is achieved by pressing a bind button on the back of the module (see picture below) @@ -36,10 +35,10 @@ This serial protocol does not require any hardware modifications, but **will** r Transmitter|Firmware Options|Telemetry Enabled :----------|:---------------|:---------------- -[FrSky Taranis/Plus/9XE](Tx-Taranis.md)| erSky9x, OpenTx 2.1.8 Multi|Yes - native -[Turnigy 9X/9xR](Tx-FlyskyTH9X.md)|er9x|[Mod required](#Telemetry_Mod), No DSM telem +[FrSky Taranis/Plus/9XE](Tx-Taranis.md)| erSky9x, OpenTx 2.1.9 Multi|Yes - native +[Turnigy 9X/9xR](Tx-FlyskyTH9X.md)|er9x|[Mod required](#Telemetry_Mod) [Turnigy 9XR-Pro](Tx-erSky9X.md)|erSky9x|Yes - native -[FrSky TH9x](Tx-FlyskyTH9X.md)|er9x|[Mod required](#Telemetry_Mod), No DSM telem +[FlySky TH9x](Tx-FlyskyTH9X.md)|er9x|[Mod required](#Telemetry_Mod) [SKY board](Tx-erSky9X.md)|erSky9x|Yes - native [AR9X board](Tx-erSky9X.md)|erSky9x|Yes - native [9Xtreme board](Tx-erSky9X.md)|erSky9x|Yes - native @@ -66,15 +65,10 @@ You can see Midelic's original instructions [here](http://www.rcgroups.com/forum ##Other Notes: -- er9X and erSky9X firmware already supports Multiprotocol Module as a standard feature. At time of writing it looks like that the next major release of OpenTx - OpenTx 2.2 - will have DIY Mulitprotocol support as a standard feature. +- er9X and erSky9X firmware already supports Multiprotocol Module as a standard feature. The next major release of OpenTx - OpenTx 2.2 - will have DIY Mulitprotocol support as a standard feature. - Owners of Walkera Devo transmitters should look at the [Deviation-Tx](http://www.deviationtx.com) project for how to achieve the same end goal with your transmitters. - To enable telemetry on a Turnigy 9X or 9XR you need to modify your TX [read this.](#Telemetry_Mod). -- DSM telemetry is not available on er9x due to a lack of flash space. - -- Enabling telemetry on a 9XR PRO and may be other TXs does not require any hardware modifications. The additional required serial pin is already available on the TX back module pins. - - Once the TX is telemetry enabled, it just needs to be configured on the model (see er9x/ersky9x documentation). -