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Read EEPROM memory to File will read the EEPROM contents from the radio directly into a file. This is
the preferred way to backup your radio's settings as it will be saved "as is" without OpenTX companion
processing it. Click the entry, choose a location and filename, and save.
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Write EEPROM memory from File will allow you to select a file, and will transfer it as is to the radio. This is
the preferred way to restore a backup as again no processing is going on.
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Write Flash memory will flash the radio's firmware from the selected file. Once the file is selected, you
have the option to replace the default splash screen with an image of your choice, or the default image
selected in the preferences.
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Read Flash memory will back up the firmware that is currently on the radio to a file.
Setting up OpenTX companion for the Taranis
The first thing is of course to download and install the appropriate version of OpenTX companion for your system
from the
. Once the program is launched, you will see the main window. Open the Preferences
Dialog with File->Preferences.
There are quite a few settings there:
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Software language
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Automatic update check at launch for both OpenTX companion itself and the selected firmware
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A choice of whether to display the welcome screen when launching OpenTX companion
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Simulator options: Whether to remember switch positions between 2 sessions (useful when closing the
simulator to edit something and coming back), backlight color, and screenshot save location
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Splash screen replacement settings: The splash screen is the image that is displayed on the radio's screen
when powering it up. Downloaded firmwares come with the standard OpenTX logo, but many users like to
customise it. So you can select a folder where you store your own splash screens, and select a default one
either from a file or from OpenTX companion's library (note the library doesn't have Taranis-sized ones
yet). Splash screens need to be 212x64 pixels for Taranis, up to 16 grayscales. You will be able to apply
your splash screen choice when you flash the firmware.
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EEPROM backup folder: Not used for Taranis.
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Firmware type, language and options: this is where you will choose which firmware and radio type you will
be using with OpenTX companion. It is important that these setting always match the firmware type and
options currently on the radio. For Taranis the choice has been intentionally limited so that most of the
functionality is available to everyone by default. A few "personal choice" options remain:
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noheli: Removes the Heli CCPM mixer menu page.
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notemplates: Removes the Templates menu page.
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