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Using the OpenTX to EdgeTX guide successfully flash our desired software version onto your controller.
Solder header pins onto Nano RX board.Update TX according to Page 7 on TBS ManualConnect your RX to the built Believer frameBind your RX and TX
Lab 07 - DATX Setup and Modification
20 points
Overview
In this lab, you will modify and configure the DATX controller to meet Windracers’ operational standards. Our current Taranis controllers include unnecessary switches and default software that differ from the Windracers configuration, which can make flight operations more complex and introduce potential safety risks.
Working in your Believer groups, you will divide tasks between hardware modification and software configuration. The hardware team will physically modify the controller by removing or securing unused switches to match the Windracers layout, while the software team will migrate the controller’s firmware from OpenTX to EdgeTX 2.7.1 and adjust key settings for compatibility.
Once both teams complete their sections, the group will reassemble and test the DATX, ensuring full functionality and communication with the TBS Tracer transmitter and receiver. By the end of this lab, your DATX should be fully standardized, safe to operate, and ready for integration with your Believer aircraft.
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Assignment
In this lab we will be modifying the controller physically and changing the software. We will also be setting up our receiver to connect to our newly modified controller. You will be working in your believer groups to get the DATX properly configured for flight operations. Your group should divide in half and have half physical modification while the others get ready to modify the software and begin working on the receiver.
Hardware Modification
We will be modifying our controllers to match Windracers. Windracers modifies them by removing some of the switches and knobs. As you may be able to tell our controllers currently have too many switches that can make operation difficult. Some of the switches get in the way and may cause safety risks.
Goals
Software configuration
We will be modifying the software that comes preloaded on these controllers. The controllers come with a version of OpenTX. The software that we will be installing is EdgeTX version 2.7.1. We will also be inspecting Windracers controller settings to check for a key difference between them.
Goals
Receiver setup
Now that we have our controller setup correctly we need to be able to communicate with our aircraft. You will be provided with a TBS Tracer transmitter and receiver.
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Deliverables
Copy of Lab 07 Scoring Table
Deliverable
Points
Effective Communication within group and complete understanding of all work done
4
Correct physical modification of controller
4
4
Reflection entry
8
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20
Sum
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