Software used to control multirotor (MR) air craft. Originally developed for gaming.
Glossary
Multiplexing, a means of combining multiple inputs into one output. As used in OpenTX, it describes the relationship of a line of instruction with the line above it, such as Add (+=), Multiply (*=), or Replace (:=). The relationship … Continue reading
Normal mode and Idle Up mode are the two flight modes generally used by Heli pilots. Most experienced RC helicopter pilots fly almost exclusively in Idle Up mode. Normal mode means low throttle stick with engine at idle or off.
A value that is added to the incoming value of a source. Frequently used similar to a sub-trim to square up servo control arms, to zero control surface deflections, or to calibrate telemetry or voltage values.
Allows an RC helicopter’s main rotor to rotate even when the motor is stopped. Very much like a bicycle gear for a rear wheel. Allows a helicopter to autorotate (land without power).
A neat little helper application that allows you to set up new models, modify existing model settings, calibrate transmitter input sources, simulate transmitter actions, facilitate firmware updates, and generally make OpenTx easily accessible with your computer. OpenTx Companion mirrors the … Continue reading
An on-screen display (abbreviated OSD) is an image superimposed on a screen picture, commonly used in FPV to display information such as battery voltage, direction to home, altitude, airspeed and other information relevant to First Person View.
Abbreviation for One Way Bearing
A small portion of the information contained in one data frame. The transmitter breaks the frame into pieces (packets), transmits them, then the receiver puts them back together into a complete frame before decoding it and sending it on to … Continue reading
One of the navigation buttons on the face of the Taranis. Typically accompanied by a LP or a SP instruction as in LP PAGE for long press PAGE. … Continue reading
A selectable timer mode that makes the timer a totalizing timer. If Persistent is checked in Timer Set Up, the last timer value before shutdown, or before changing the selected model is stored in memory. That value is restored when the … Continue reading
Option to specify which flight modes stick assignment is active
Difference in direction of tilt of the swash plate versus the direction of tilt that a helicopter will take when flying.
An RC helicopter move where collective is rapidly changed between full positive and full negative. Used to test the reaction of the tail and the drive system when the helicopter is under load.
Plays a tone from available list
Plays a sound recording file located on the micro SD card
Speaks the current selected value over the speaker or audio jack
Reported in Watts, equal to d.c. volts x amps. Distinguished from work = watts x time.
Power attained (Watts) reported by Current Sensor. See: Powr+
Maximum Power attained (Watts) reported by Current Sensor. See: Powr