RealFlight Evolution with Radiomaster TX16S - mapping problems

[relteschutte]

Ooops, sorry I threw that in. It's one of the RF output options for the TX16s (the other is the 4in1 RF module). Express LRS (ELRS) protocol is open source, is pretty well supported, and now being used by many fixed wing flyers, in addition to quads etc. The Tx and RX are relatively inexpensive (a very functional 6 channel ELRS Rx is available for $13). I'm very pleased with the performance and support for Edge TX, ELRS, and 4in1.

Any isues getting the ELRS BLE joystick to work with RF Evo? I could never get it to work with RF 7.5. Looking at buying RF EVO, but my decision to buy the new Interlink DX or not will be influenced based on the ability to use my TX16S or my son's TX12s with BLE joystick. I also have the older RF 7.5 version of the Interlink controller, but would much rather use my Radiomaster radios in bluetooth mode so we don't have cords running to the laptop from the radio.

 

[valentino1801]

The spektrum dongle only has 8 channels. So you can't assign more than 8 channels. The USB connection will probably allow you to use all the channels. There are a bunch of threads here that discuss how to configure the USB interface for different Tx's. I assume that at least one of them will help you. You might try this one: https://forums.realflight.com/index.php?threads/edge-opentx-tx16-radiomaster-setup.59274/

can you help
i am using dongle with radiomaster edge tx 16s, i want to use my switch on TX for low, high medium rates which i have them set up on trasmitter along with their assigned expo
i bound the plane and tried to assign throttle which is channel 3 on RF and on my TX 16s, it wo't assign it i was able to get aileron, rudder, elevator to work but not throttle on channel 3
also i am unable to get the swith working when i toggle on my TX with RF evolution
thank you

 

[flightengr]

The writeup here should help you get your TX16S working with RealFlight.

 

[valentino1801]

i got eerything to work except channel 5 i have low, med high rate swith on my TX SE switch which has rates/expo for each
when i go to assign and move switch nothing happens,

 

[Flapper]

Please just use ONE conversation in these forums when asking for help. You have posted your problem in at least 3 different places, which just leads to confusion when getting help - other people may not know that you've received advice in a different thread.

Your radio uses a switch in Inputs to select rates/expo. Those Inputs change the channels they are assigned to (Ail, Ele, Rud). If you do not check the boxes shown below in the Configurator, rates/expo will function as you expect. There is no need to assign the switch in the Configurator (as you have found, you can't do it). BUT - the rates/expo will be used for all planes in Real Flight. The only way to have different rates for different Real Flight planes is to create a new model for each one in your radio.

If the boxes are checked, as shown, the only way Real Flight knows that you flipped a switch, is if that switch controls a seperate channel on your radio. You would NOT use Inputs to set up rates in the radio in this case. You need to assign a switch as a Source in the Mixer to a Channel (usually Ch 5). Then you can go to assign and move the switch, to teach Real Flight that that is the channel used to change the rates. You do NOT need to change any other settings in your radio. The model in Real Flight then uses the preset settings for Dual Rates, Expo stored in the RF model (not the radio) to change rates. To edit the rates/expo, you have to use the Airplane Editor in Real Flight to make a copy of the plane, and then go to the section for Software Radio and edit the rates/expo defined there.

So your choice - have many different models on your radio if each needs different rates, or use one model on your radio for Real Flight, but then you need to create and use copies of the originals in Real Flight if you don't like the settings it has defined.

 

[ilyasyildirm]

i got eerything to work except channel 5 i have low, med high rate swith on my TX SE switch which has rates/expo for each
when i go to assign and move switch nothing happens,

Dear Valentino, I think I know the solution to your problem: You need to calibrate the controller in the simulator while your values are at Rate=100% and Expo=100%. Please give it a try.

 

[angrychair5150]

I have my TX16s set up with a Realflight model, transmitter is bound to Spektrum WS2000.
I can set up my channels in Reflex XTR2 in about 2 minutes.

However, its buggy as hell in Realflight evolution.
I cannot get my ailerons to work it just glitches at center.
Elevator, rudder, and throttle all work fine.

RF evolution is so clunky and old RF,. with new GUI skins, barely worth $20 much less $100.
I'm going to give it another hour then i'm refunding because of Steams refund policy. If I spend more than a couple hours trying to figure it out I won't be able to refund.

 

[Flapper]

It is what it is as far as graphics, so if not happy, not much can be done to help.
As far as the interface:
Saving money by using what you have, rather than buying the Interlink DX, means you have to do more debugging yourself.
I assume you really do know the correct basic control flow for the TX16 (Sources and their use in Input, Mixer, Output).
It may be:
1. Poor calibration/configuration of the TX16. (Unlikely the whole cause, though).
2. Not assigning all 8 channels that the WS2000 can pass through. Use a Source that has a center (ie - not a 2 position switch) for the first 6 channels.
Windows game controller behaves badly if you don't, and therefore there are issues with RF. A 2-pos switch is fine for Channels 7 and higher.
(RF doesn't have it's own drivers for controllers - everything is dependent on the controller being compatible with Windows).
3. Calibrate the controller in Real Flight. (Again, unlikely to be the whole reason, though).

Try it with a USB cord to the TX16. That would allow you to eliminate the WS2000 as a suspect in troubleshooting.

 

[angrychair5150]

I have been a PC game for 30 years, just getting into flying RC.
I have a TX16S and I bought the WS2000 dongle and RFE on steam(thought it was awfully expensive for what you get)

I had other issues than you and gave up after 2 hours (can't refund a game on steam if you 'play it too long' ) and I spent that 2 hours just trying to get the damn thing to work with my radio and the WS2000 and channels mapped in game. It's a terrible user interface.

My TX16S and the WS2000 works perfectly fine in two other sims I have, but in RFE the ailerons were just glitching and unusable. I refunded the overpriced RFE sim on steam.
I will just have to fly other planes than my e-flite planes in other sims.


It's a shame, I'd have kept it if it was $20 but no way is it worth $100+DLC, they are out of their minds.

 

[PostbuzzNL]

You don't need a dongle, you can connect the TX16s straight to your computer with a USB cable in the USB connector on top of your TX16s. It works fine for me.

 

[Flapper]

You don't need a dongle, you can connect the TX16s straight to your computer with a USB cable in the USB connector on top of your TX16s. It works fine for me.

Yep, that is generally what I do. Then you can use up to 24 channels for joystick controls. The limit is what Windows Joystick will recognize. I ran out of sticks/knobs/switch positions on my TX with 22. In reality, RF only can use the first 15 - which is still a wild amount, and get into very minor things like navigating the on-screen menus.
I'm liking the wireless XSR-SIM dongle from Frsky. It allows 8 variable and 8 switched channels, so superior to the Spektrum version. Works of course with Frsky radios, or any other that has the multi-protocol module installed.