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Identifying mistakes
With OpenTx, it’s easy to make mistakes with data entry, and there is no Undo button. Fortunately,
it’s quite easy to identify mistakes. The secret is to use the
COMPARE FILES
menu in Companion.
1
Start Companion
2
Open the (unedited) .eepe file
3
Open your working EEPROM
4
Open the
COMPARE FILES
window, then drag the corresponding models into it. Compare files
generates a list of differences, and any errors should be easy to spot.
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Making your own modifications
Before making your own modifications, please study the Excel documentation carefully and make
sure you understand the implications. The recommended workflow is:
1
Setup your model first, as described in this guide
2
Backup your work
3
Apply your modifications incrementally, testing and backing up as you go along.
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Pre-flight checks
Before flying with this setup for the first time, make sure you:
set the battery alarm threshold to suit your battery chemistry, for both the tx and rx.
set the failsafe
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Disclaimer
Pretty obvious really, but worth repeating: although this setup is well tested, it’s up to the pilot to
make sure that the controls respond correctly under all conditions. The author can’t be held
responsible for any bugs in the setup or documentation. Remember to test your setup thoroughly
before flying!
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Contact
If you have any queries or suggestions, or if you find any errors in the documentation, or just want to
say hello, then please contact me at
http://rc-soar.com/email.htm
.
Happy flying!
Mike Shellim
