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X20/X20S and Ethos v1.5.0 User Manual
T
r
ainer mode = Master
Link mode
The trainer link can be either via trainer cable, Bluetooth, or SBUS or CPPM external
module.
Trainer cable
The trainer link can be via a cable, which should be a 3.5mm mono audio lead.
Bluetooth
270
rev 4
276
278
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
X20/X20S Layouts
8
X20 Pro Layout
10
X18/X18SE Layout
12
Main Views
14
The Top Bar
14
The Bottom Bar
14
The Widgets Area
14
User Interface and Navigation
15
Reset Menu
15
Reset Flight
15
Reset Telemetry
15
Reset Timers
15
Editing Controls
15
Virtual Keyboard
15
Number Value Controls
16
Options Feature
17
USB Connection to PC Modes
20
Power off Mode
20
Bootloader Mode
20
Power on Mode
20
Emergency Mode
21
System Setup
22
Overview
22
File Manager
22
Alerts
22
Date & Time
22
General
22
Battery
22
Hardware
22
Sticks
22
Device Config
22
File Manager
23
Sharing Files Via Bluetooth
28
Alerts
30
Silent Mode
30
Main Voltage
30
RTC Voltage
30
Sensor Conflict Warning
30
Inactivity
31
Date and Time
32
24 Hour Time
32
Display Seconds
32
Date
32
Time
32
Time Zone
32
Adjust RTC Speed
32
Auto Adjust from GPS
33
General
34
Display Attributes
34
Storage Location (X20 Pro Only)
38
Audio Settings
38
Vario
42
Haptic
43
Top Toolbar
43
Select Model at Power on
44
USB Mode Preselection
44
Battery
46
Main Voltage
46
Low Voltage
46
Display Voltage Range
46
RTC Voltage
47
Hardware
48
Hardware Check
48
Analogs Calibration
49
Gyro Calibration
49
Analogs Filter
50
Pots/Sliders Settings
50
Switches Settings
51
Home Keymap
52
ADC Value Inspector
53
Sticks
55
Channel Order
55
First Four Channels Fixed
56
Device Config
57
Module Selection
58
Info
59
X20
59
X20 Pro
60
Model Setup
61
Overview
61
Model Select
61
Edit Model
61
Flight Modes
61
Mixes
61
Outputs
61
Timers
61
Trims
61
RF System
62
Telemetry
62
Checklist
62
Logic Switches
62
Special Functions
62
Curves
62
Vars
63
Trainer
63
Lua
63
Model Select
64
Managing Model Folders
64
Adding a New Model
66
Selecting a Model
68
Edit Model
70
Name, Picture
70
Model Type
70
Channel Assignments
70
Function Switches (X20 Series)
71
Sport Connector
72
Analogs Filter
72
Reset All Mixes
73
Flight Modes
74
Name
75
Active Condition
75
Fade In, out
75
Flight Mode Management
76
Mixes
77
Aileron, Elevator, Rudder Mixes
78
Throttle MIX
81
View Per Channel Option (Mixes Grouping)
84
Predefined Mixes
87
Outputs
101
Outputs Setup
102
Move Trims to Subtrims
104
Timers
106
Countdown Timer
107
Count up Timer
109
Trims
112
Range
113
Step
113
Mode
114
Additional Trims
120
Cross Trim
121
Instant Trim
121
Move Trims to Subtrims
121
RF System
123
Disabling RF Output
123
Owner Registration ID
123
Internal Module TD-ISRM (X20/S/HD)
124
Internal Module TD-ISRM Pro (X20 Pro)
159
External RF Module - Frsky
188
External RF Modules - Third Party
207
Telemetry
208
Smart Port Telemetry
208
FBUS Control and Telemetry
210
Telemetry Features in ACCESS
210
Telemetry Settings
213
Checklist
235
Throttle Check
236
Failsafe Check
236
Switches Check
236
Function Switches Check
237
Pots / Sliders Check
238
User Defined Text
238
Logic Switches
239
Adding Logic Switches
240
Shared Parameters
246
Logic Switches - Use with Telemetry
247
Comparison of Sources
247
Option to Ignore Trainer Input
248
Special Functions
249
Curves
264
Expo
265
Function
265
Custom
268
Function Curve Offset Change in Flight
270
Curve Point Change in Flight
270
Variables (Vars)
271
Adding Vars
272
Trainer
276
Trainer Mode = Master
277
Trainer Mode = Slave
282
Lua
284
Lua Tasks
284
Lua Sources
285
Lua Script Functions
285
Configure Screens
286
Configuring the Main Screen
286
Standard Widgets
287
Main Screen Widgets Example
294
Adding Additional Screens
295
Adding Custom Widgets
296
Lua Scripts
297
ETHOS Lua Interpreter
297
ETHOS Lua Documentation
297
ETHOS Lua Example Script Files Location
297
Lua Scripting Configuration Limits
297
Basic Layout of a Lua Widget
298
Key (String)
298
Name (String or Function)
298
Create (Function)
298
Configure (Function)
298
Wakeup (Function)
298
Event (Function)
298
Paint (Function)
298
Read (Function)
298
Write (Function)
298
Programming Tutorials
300
Initial Radio Setup Example
300
Step 1. Charge the Radio and Flight Batteries
300
Step 2. Calibrate the Hardware
300
Step 3. Perform the Radio System Setup
300
Basic Fixed Wing Airplane Example
302
Step 1. Confirm System Settings
302
Step 2. Identify the Servos/Channels Required
302
Step 3. Create a New Model
302
Step 4. Review and Configure the Mixes
305
Step 5. Bind the Receiver
310
Step 6. Configure the Outputs
310
Step 7. Introduction to Flight Modes
313
Step 8. Set up a Flight Battery Timer
315
Step 9. Add a MIX for Retracts
316
Basic Flying Wing (Elevon) Airplane Example
317
Step 1. Confirm System Settings
317
Step 2. Identify the Servos/Channels Required
317
Step 3. Create a New Model
317
Step 4. Review and Configure the Mixes
319
Step 5. Bind the Receiver
321
Step 5. Review the Mixes
322
Step 6. Configure the Maximum Servo Throws
322
Basic Flybarless Helicopter Example
324
Step 1. Confirm System Settings
324
Step 2. Identify the Servos/Channels Required
324
Step 3. Create a New Model
324
Step 4. Review and Configure the Mixes
326
Step 5. FBL Setup
331
How To' Section
333
How to Set up a Low Battery Voltage Warning
333
How to Set up a Battery Capacity Warning Using a Neuron ESC
336
How to Set up a Battery Capacity Warning Using a Calculated Sensor
339
How to Create a Model for SR8/SR10
344
How to Reorder Channels E.g. for SR8/SR10
345
How to Configure a Butterfly (Aka Crow) MIX
348
How to Configure an FBUS System
356
How to Test a Redundant Receiver Setup
362
How to Set up a User Defined Text Checklist
363
Ethos Suite
365
Overview
365
Procedure for Migrating to Ethos Suite
366
Operation
367
Welcome Section
367
Radio Section
369
Tools Section
380
Others Section
388
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Brand
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Model
X18 Series
Category
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Language
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