OK, I just got a Frsky 2way module and RX for my JR PCM10 I've had since the late 80's. I wanted to try the Frsky telemetry out. I was able to figure out that I needed both switches on the TX module set to off/down to get the system to bind. I also understand that they want to be both on/up for firmware updates. I’m not sure if the other switch combinations are needed? My module came with #1 switch off and 2 on? Please comment on this.
I was also able to get the RX (v2) to report back voltage on both An ports OK. I’m using a Flytron Dashboard display and it looks and works great. I was able to set the failsafe also.
Here’s where I got really confused as far as what to do with the CD files and serial cable? I’m running XP on a net book with a serial to USB adapter that works for all my serial devices to date. I read the read me for the 2way system and there is no mention of how to use the serial cable. I plugged it into TX module observing the pinouts, ran the rsky_update_rev11.exe file and was given a choice of com ports. Ever port I selected say’s ‘no connection”. I selected the port 4 that windows said the adapter is using but still nothing? The TX was on! So here’s where I need more help. How do I use the program, is it the right one? I do see an alarm list and if I could change setting, what do the numbers mean, voltage ot what? There seems to be 2 settings per alarm, what does that do?
Next is how do I see what firmware version I have? Is this something that will be displayed if I successfully get the port number right and connect? Do I have to set the dip switches both up? If so can I mess up the current firmware? How do I update the firmware with all this found knowledge? Assuming I get that far.
Next is the receiver. Can I read and/or update the firmware and make any other changes via rs232? If so do I need another cable as the one supplied won’t fit.?
I honestly tried to read up on all this on the frsky site as well as the read me files on the CD but I got more confused. I’m hoping that those that have more experience with the Frsky system and the programming/settings could get me up to speed. I’ve not contacted Frsky with this request as what I saw posted on their site confused me. I thought the forum may be able to explain it in terms I could understand. I need a “dummy’s guide” it would seem.
Thank you for and help you can give me. I’ll keep searching for more information and keep trying in the meantime