X20/X20S and Ethos v1.2.10 User Manual
Programming Tutorials
This section describes some programming examples for a number of models, preceded by a
basic radio setup section covering the basic settings needed for any model.
Initial radio setup example
Basic Power Model example
Simple 4ch Glider example
Basic Wing example
Although these examples may appear to be for specific model types, they are merely a vehicle
for explaining the Ethos way of programming. It would be useful to actually program these
models on the radio, and observe the outputs on the monitor screen as the inputs are
manipulated. Once these concepts and the process are understood, you should be able to
adapt these examples to your model.
Initial radio setup example
This introductory section describes the initial steps in setting up the radio itself, before
programming any specific models. Once completed, any of the programming examples in the
following sections can be followed.
Note: These examples are not 'cookbook' in nature. They assume that the user has a basic
understanding of the vocabulary of radio control models, and is familiar with navigating the
Ethos menu structure. If, at any time, you are confused, please review previous sections of
this manual for a refresher. In particular, please refer to the User Interface and
section to familiarize yourself with the radio's user interface, so that you can find the setup
page you need easily.
Step 1. Charge the radio and flight batteries.
Please refer to the battery charging section and charge the radio battery using those
guidelines. Also charge the flight batteries to be used, using a charger suitable for the
battery type(s), observing all safety precautions, especially when using Lithium batteries.
Step 2. Calibrate the hardware.
Ensure that you have performed the hardware calibration during initial startup of the radio,
to confirm that the radio knows exactly where the centers and limits of each gimbal, pot,
and slider are. It should also be re-done whenever the firmware is upgraded. Please refer to
the System \ Hardware \
section of this manual for instructions on doing this.
Step 3. Perform the Radio System setup.
The radio System Setup is used to configure those parts of the radio system’s hardware that
are common to all models. It differs from the '
' functions which configure the
model specific settings for each model.
Please read the System Setup section to familiarize yourself with all the settings in this
section.
Many settings can (at least initially) be left at their defaults, but the following should be
reviewed:
Date & Time
Set the current time and date.
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