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FrSky X20 User Manual

FrSky X20
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FrSky X20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFrSky
ModelX20
Operating SystemETHOS
Internal RF ModuleYes
RF Operating Frequency2.4GHz
TelemetryYes
Voice AlertsYes
Haptic FeedbackYes
Module BayYes
RF ProtocolACCESS
Operating Voltage6.5V - 8.4V
Battery2S Li-ion battery pack
GimbalsHall Effect
Number of Channels24 Channels

Summary

Main Views

The Top Bar

Displays model name, RSSI, sound volume, and radio battery status.

The Bottom Bar

Provides access to Home, Model Setup, Configure Screens, and System Setup.

The Widgets Area

Configurable area for displaying timers, telemetry data, and radio values.

User Interface and Navigation

Editing Controls

Features like virtual keyboard and number value controls for data input.

Number Value Controls

Dialogs for setting Min, Default, Max values and incrementing/decrementing.

Options Feature

Emergency Mode

System Setup

File Manager

Manages files, firmware updates for TD-ISRM, S.Port, OTA, and external modules.

Alerts

Configures silent mode, battery, and inactivity alerts for system notifications.

Date & Time

Configures system clock and time display options, including time zone.

Display

Adjusts menu style, language, brightness, and LCD backlight settings.

Sound & Vibr

Configures sound, vibration, and vario tone options for user feedback.

Battery

Manages battery settings, including calibration and alarm thresholds.

Hardware

Tests input devices, calibrates analog/gyro, and defines switch types.

Sticks

Configures stick mode, default channel order, and renames stick controls.

Wireless

Manages Bluetooth module connectivity for telemetry, trainer, or audio.

Info

Displays system information like firmware version, gimbals, and RF modules.

Model Setup

Model Select

Creates, selects, adds, clones, or deletes models using wizards.

Edit Model

Edits basic model parameters like name or picture after initial setup.

Flight Modes

Configures switch-selectable tasks or flight behaviors for models.

Mixer

Configures model control functions by combining inputs and mapping them to output channels.

Outputs

Adapts logical outputs to mechanical characteristics, setting throws and servo center.

Timers

Configures the three available programmable timers for various uses.

Trims

Configures trim mode, extended trims, independent trims, and cross trims for control sticks.

RF System

Configures Owner Registration ID and internal/external RF modules for connectivity.

Telemetry

Smart Port Telemetry

Utilizes hub-less sensors daisy-chained via Smart Port for bidirectional communication.

ACCESS Telemetry

Supports TrioControl for up to 3 receivers, auto-switching if RF link is lost.

Sensor Types

Monitors signal strength (RSSI), battery voltage (RxBatt), and frame rate (VFR%).

Telemetry Settings

Discover New Sensors

Enables automatic discovery of connected sensors for use in telemetry displays and logic.

Checklist

Throttle Check

Warns if the throttle stick is not at the lowest position upon startup.

Failsafe Check

Warns if failsafe has not been configured for the current model.

Pots Check

Checks if pots and sliders are in predefined positions at startup.

Switch Check

Verifies that switches are in their defined positions at startup.

Logic Switches

Adding Logic Switches

Creates virtual switches based on conditions, enabling complex automation.

Special Functions

Action: Reset

Allows resetting flight data, timers, or telemetry values via a function.

Action: Write Logs

Enables logging of sticks, pots, sliders, switches, and logic switches to the SD card.

Curves

Expo

Modifies control response to be less sensitive around center stick.

Function

Applies mathematical functions to shape control outputs.

Custom

Allows creation of user-defined curves with multiple points for precise control shaping.

Trainer

Trainer Mode = Master

Configures the transmitter to act as the master in a wireless or cabled trainer setup.

Trainer Mode = Slave

Configures the transmitter to act as the student in a wireless or cabled trainer setup.

Device Config

Programming Tutorials

Initial Radio Setup Example

Guides through the initial steps of setting up the radio itself before model programming.

Basic Fixed Wing Airplane Example

Demonstrates configuring a simple fixed wing model with motor, ailerons, and flaps.

How To Guides

Set Up Low Battery Voltage Warning

Monitors battery voltage and alerts when it drops below a set threshold.

Set Up Battery Capacity Warning with Neuron ESC

Monitors mAh consumed via ESC to calculate remaining battery capacity.

Set Up Battery Capacity Warning with Calculated Sensor

Uses a current sensor and calculated sensor for battery capacity monitoring.

Create Model for SR8/SR10

Guides creating models for specific SRx receivers, ensuring correct channel order.

Reorder Channels for SR8/SR10

Manually reorders mixer channels to match the requirements of FrSky stabilized receivers.

Configure Butterfly Mix

Sets up a butterfly mix for gliders, often involving throttle stick for braking and elevator compensation.

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