EEPROM

Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory: The EEPROM is a solid state memory whose stored values remain after power is turned off — it is non-volatile. The EEPROM is a read-only memory but its contents can be erased and reprogrammed by a … Continue reading

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ENT

Shorthand for the enter key on the face of the Taranis.  Typically accompanied by a LP or a SP instruction as in LP ENT for long press Enter.

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ESC

Electronic Speed Control, an electronic device that takes a throttle signal from the receiver and adjusts electrical conditions to an electric motor to control motor rpm.

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Exponential

Assigns a mathematical exponential gain weighting to both sides of stick center position to calculate servo travel. Used to reduce or “soften” the effect of control stick movement around neutral to smooth control of aircraft with large control surfaces and … Continue reading

Extended Limits

Allows the transmitter to send signals that would move the servos to 150% of their “normal” travel movement. Different radio vendors offer different amounts of extended servo travel under names such as travel volume or end point. Different servos have … Continue reading

Extended Trims

Increases gimbal stick trims to 100% of range instead of default of 25%.  Be careful with this option because a long press of the trim button could achieve full control surface deflection and render the plane unable to be controlled.

F/S

Failsafe, the conditions that a model’s servos and motor will revert to if the control signal from the transmitter is lost

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F3F

A category of AMA and FAI special interest for slope soaring glider competition

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F3J

A category of AMA and FAI special interest for thermal duration glider competition

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F3K

A category of AMA and FAI special interest for hand launched glider competition

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FAI Choice

A radio set up option to allow practicing with telemetry enabled then engage FAI Mode at the field for competition. see also Build Option

FAI Mode

Disables all telemetry displays, other than RSSI and voltage, to comply with Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) regulations for contests, championships, and record setting activities. Once engaged, this option remains in effect until the firmware is re-flashed.  See also Build Option

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FCS-40

FrSky 40 Amp Current sensor w/Smart Port, for use with FrSky Smart Port enabled receivers, such as X8R, X6R, X4R, etc.,

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