Les firmware de la DX8 - Actuel : 3.01

[JcC 81]

Bonjour,

Les mises à jour sont dispo sur ce site.

Pour vous inscrire, il faut entrer le n° de serie de la radio, vous êtes alors averti par mail de chaque nouveau firmware.

AirWareTM Change Log

 

Version 3.01 (date de sortie : 19/02/2014)

• Enabled support for LiIon transmitter battery as an option on the System Settings screen.

• Enabled support for V-Tail B (electronically swapped ruddervator servos)

• Added access to the System menu directly from the Function menu.

• Added the ability to reverse Flap System controls for analog-style inputs

  (Knob, Left and Right Trimmers)

• Updated telemetry to include the GPS Distance calculation found in our

  higher radios.

• GPS supports a “home” altitude. This cannot be used to generate an alarm at

  this time, but it does make it easier to understand altitude above ground level. At the GPS status screen, press CLEAR to set the altitude to 0. This will also set the “home” position for the Distance calculation.

• Telemetry “Settings” menu has new option to auto-populate the list of sensors reporting from the model at the current time.

• Telemetry filename now defaults to the model name. It is NOT retained through a power-cycle or when changing the model.

• Hidden Apple Mac files and directories are not listed in the SD menu screens.

• The telemetry menu has been added to the Function list.

• The Spektrum Vario Sensor SPM9589 may be used to report altitude data.

  The radio does NOT support the vario functionality, only the altitude reported

  by the vario sensor.

• Sailplane mode supports the trainer button as a Flight Mode switch option.

  Software Corrections

• In Sailplane mode, the camber system now properly supports a smooth trim change on elevator between different flight modes.

Version 3.00 (date de sortie :8 Avril 2013)
Software Features
SpektrumTM DX8 AirWareTM Change Log
• Added full function support for sailplanes (Model Type Sailplane)
Sailplane features include:
• 4 Flight Modes- can be assigned to any 2 switches
Launch Cruise Speed Thermal
• Sailplane Types- 4 wing types available
Normal 1 servo aileron- RES and basic sailplanes
2 servo ailerons- Discuss Launch and Slopes Soaring sailplanes 2 ailerons 1 flaps- Sailplanes with one flap servo
2 ailerons 2 flaps- Full Function Competition and Scale sailplanes
• Tail Types- 3 tail types available Normal
V-Tail A V-Tail B
• Motor
Supports motor function on throttle stick, push button or programmable switches including flight mode
• Camber System
Full trailing edge camber can be adjusted in flight via throttle stick or knob. Different camber values are available in each flight mode (4). Brake/ Crow is available per flight mode.
• Camber Preset
4 camber presets available (1 for each flight mode) for flaps, ailerons and elevator
• Flap to Elevator Curve mix
A flap to elevator curve mix can be assigned to a flight mode or switch. Four curves are available.
• Aileron to Flap Mix
Aileron to Flap mix allows up to four mix values that can be selected via flight modes or switches
• Aileron to Rudder Mix
• Aileron to Rudder mix allows up to four mix values that can be selected via flight modes
or switches
• Elevator to Flap Mix
Includes offset for snap flap mixing. Four mix values are available
• Six Free Programmable Mixes
• Four Aileron Differential Settings
Selectable in each flight mode or via a programmable switch
• Four Flap Differential Settings
selectable in each flight mode or via a programmable switch
• Elevator Trim Per Flight Mode
Allows active independent elevator trimming per flight mode
Software Corrections
• No changes to Airplane or Helicopter modes


Version 2.06 (sortie le 24 September 2012)
Software Features
SpektrumTM DX8 AirWareTM Change Log
• Automatically corrects sub-trim and travel for models created in version 2.04 and earlier after prompting the user. This is functional both for models already in your radio, and for any you import from an SD card. You should always verify operation of a model when making any updates prior to flying it.
Software Corrections
• P-Link Master Trainer mode was using trainer data for channels GEAR and higher.
• When a channel is reversed the endpoint adjustment worked on the opposite side from what was expected.
• Improved French translations.
• Added SD logfile indicator to main screens.
NOTE: This change affects sub-trim and travel of existing models and ones you will import. You should double-check sub-trims and travel on any reversed control surfaces in both airplanes and helicopters when using models created in version 2.04 and earlier.

Version 2.05 (sortie le 13 août 1012)
Software Features
SpektrumTM DX8 AirWareTM Change Log
• Added support for GPS and High Current telemetry sensors.
• Enabled up to 32-pole motors for the brushless RPM sensor.
• Enabled SD telemetry log file
• Enabled ability to configure inactivity timer
• Enabled backlight configurability (Auto/On/Off)
• Enabled dimming control of the orange Spektrum LED for night flying
• Adjusted vibe motor RPM to be less aggressive
Software Corrections
• Fixed bug that could reset the radio when scrolling through Mix options.
• Corrected L/R trimmer ‘forgetting’ assignment after power cycle.
• Improved translations in French and Italian screens.
• Corrected export of flap configuration.
• Corrected over-travel of flaps that could result in reversed operation at extreme deployments.
• Corrected switch change on Acro throttle cut screen when going from the initial switch selection to the edit page.
• Corrected timer to work properly in Throttle Out mode when using reversed throttle channel.
• Corrected end-point adjustability when Trainer is used as an input to a channel.
• Corrected trainer normal Master mode so that it doesn’t modify controls from the
slave. In previous versions it could reverse channels vs. what was expected.
Attention : NOTE: This change affects sub-trim and travel of existing models and ones you will import. You may need to adjust sub-trims and travel on all control surfaces in both airplanes and helicopters.

Version 2.04 (sortie le 17.11.2011)

Software Features
• Added G-Force telemetry support.
• Added “Knob” to calibration screen so users know the status as they calibrate it.
The knob neutral point was not being updated during calibration. We also corrected the criteria for centering on the sticks to improve functionality in some radios.
• The Switch Select page more accurately reflects the current switch assignment. If a wing or tail type uses a channel that a switch is on, the switch setting is changed to INH. It remains INH until manually reassigned.
• When a model is copied, the bind information for the copied model is now erased. This will allow the user to see that the model is not bound, as it will not show DSM2 or DSMX on the main screen.
• Calibration for mode changes uses the same screen as when a user manually selects calibration. This means that mode change cal requires the user to move both sticks in a + format (not like an O, X, L, or T), as well as rotate and center the knob.
Software Corrections
• Translations – Improve/Correct translation of some terms for some German Helicopter screens. Corrected Italian translation “Alettoni.”
• Calibration – when calibrating, the knob “neutral point” was not being updated.
• Flap System – The elevon flap system bug has been corrected. The flaps now
work smoothly and move correctly for the given speed values.
• Channel Assignments – Scrolling through the wing and tail types does not
change gear or aux channel assignments until the wing or tail type is actually selected.

Version 2.03 (béta)

Software Features
• Changed Monitor screen to improve perceptibility of changes in stick and trim resolution.
• Added new wing type Elevon B. This mode is used if control horn or servo positions don’t allow correct throw directions. Eliminates need to swap elevator and aileron servo leads. Also required with some trainer systems like the DX6i.
• When editing the timer configuration, any changes will cause the timer to be reset.
• After reversing the throttle channel, the screen changes to show a reminder to rebind at low throttle for safety.
• To improve the ease of adjusting travel limits for complex servo functions (swash, V-tail, etc), the Servo Setup screens now are tracking servo outputs directly.
• To avoid confusion when binding, we changed the Bind screen to show actual 11ms/22ms bind info instead of what the receiver is capable of doing.
• Enabled adjustment of the telemetry receiver voltage display bar. Adjusting the low and high setpoints (high is NOT an alarm) you are adjusting the scaling of the bar graph for Rx Voltage.
• When importing a model, a confirmation screen now appears to warn about possibility over-writing the wrong model.
• Changed telemetry menu and capabilities to enable access to future sensors.
• Users are now able to calibrate the knob and both stick in both axes. This is
done by selecting NEXT several times from the System Setup menu. Move the sticks in a “+” format, NOT in an X or O. It is important not to push the sticks to the corners.
Software Corrections
• Flap/Elevator Smoothness – Elevator compensation travel was not smooth when there was significant trim on the elevator channel.
• Flap Overdrive – Initial flap movement could sometimes cause flaps to jump to one extreme of travel before moving to correct setting.
• Telemetry - Changed scaling for telemetry alarms Altitude & Airspeed. Fixed ‘hidden status’ screens when using models created in older versions.
• Translations – Improve/Correct translation of some terms for German, Spanish and Italian modes, particularly on the Timer and Telemetry screens.

Version 2.02

Software Upgrades
• Changed Monitor screen to improve perceptibility of changes in stick and trim resolution.
NOTE: Version 2.02 is a Factory only version.
Version 2.01 Software Corrections
DX8 SpektrumTM AirWareTM Change Log
• Language translations corrected in telemetry and helicopter screens.
• Timer screen allows access to change throttle stick position.
• Telemetry screens for PowerBox and other sensors are not shown when the
Display control is set to Inhibit.
• A model file that has the timer set to Inhibit can now be imported correctly.
• Flap system output positions are updated immediately as changes are made.
Version 2.00 Software Upgrades
DX8 SpektrumTM AirWareTM Change Log
• DSMX is enabled.
• DSMX/DSM2 bind mode is now shown on the main screen immediately to the
right of the Spektrum logo.
• DSMX/DSM2 mode selectable on the Frame Rate screen. Note that a DSMX
receiver is necessary for DSMX operation.
• Added support for new Telemetry sensors Airspeed, Altitude, and PowerBox.
• Receiver Voltage is now shown on the Min/Max screen.
• Telemetry menu is now a scrolling list, to improve ease of use as the number of
possible sensors increases.
• When setting the Flight Pack Voltage alarms, you can easily set the alarm points
based upon LiPo cell count, then tweak them to your preference.
• The low-level SD interface is updated to improve compatibility with PC’s.
• Mix and Gear switches can now be used in mixing functions to have the active
position either 0 or 1. These are named Mix-0/Mix-1 and Gear-0/Gear-1. The “1” option is the same as the old Mix or Gear option, as the mix function was previously active in position 1.
• The Timer Setup screen now hides information which is not related to the selected timer mode.
• In Elevon wing types, the Flap System is enabled, providing the flap function on Aux 1 and enabling proper elevator compensation. In this mode, the Aux1 channel would typically be used either as a drag brake or a spoiler.
• The Serial Number screen now includes an EXPORT function to make it simpler to enter the serial number when registering a new radio.
Software Corrections
• Mix Switch – The Mix Switch was sometimes treated as a 3-position switch.
• Mode-Change Recalibration – When changing between Mode 1 and Mode 2, the throttle and elevator sticks were calibrated to different tolerances than during factory calibration.
• Telemetry Alarming – Corrected problem with multiple alarms on main voltage sensor inter-acting with one another.

Version 1.04 : (Sortie le 30.10.10)

Software Upgrades
DX8 SpektrumTM AirWareTM Change Log
Trim Center Pause When adjusting the trims through center, the pause was lengthened to allow the center position to be more easily accessed.
Knob Center Tone When adjusting the knob, it generates a center trim tone as it rotates through center.
LiPo Battery Verification Attempting to change the battery type in the Extra Settings screen from NiMH to LiPo will not be allowed until a LiPo battery is installed. This prevents the user from mistakenly selecting the LiPo battery voltage cutoff with a NiMh battery installed.
Frame Rate Defaults to 22ms- The Frame Rate now defaults to 22ms rather than 11ms. This prevents analog servo compatibility issues in the default mode.
AirWare Auto-Update To guard against inadvertently downgrading the radios AirWare, after installing version 1.04 or higher the system will rename the update file to prevent it from auto-loading in the future.
Startup Screen The startup is changed so that no inaccurate No RF Link warning is displayed.
Software Corrections
Heli Mode Trainer Button if the Trainer button was assigned to a channel in the Switch Select screen, the channel was inactive.
Flap Trim When a Flaperon wing type was selected and the right or left trimmer was assigned to flap trim, the trim was mixed as ailerons instead of flaps. It was also not possible to deactivate flap trim once selected.
Acro Throttle Curve Pressing the CLEAR button could allow the displayed throttle curve to not match the values entered numerically.
German Timer The prompts for the German-mode throttle-based timer controls were renamed so as to be more intuitive.
Throttle = Gasstellung Throttle 1-time = Motorstart Throttle Out = Motorlaufzeit

Version 1.03 (sortie le : 08.10.10)

Software Upgrades
Heli Servo Travel Adjust In heli mode, it is now easier to set up the swash endpoints using the Servo Travel screen. The travel limit box remains on the last value that was highlight by the stick position. Centering the stick and pressing clear returns to highlighting both values.
Enhanced Telemetry Status Screen A new All-in-One telemetry screen displays Timer, RPM, Battery Volts, Temperature, Rx Volts, Frame Losses, and Holds.
Telemetry Auto-Display An Auto option in the Telemetry Settings screen will automatically advance from the main screen to the above Enhanced Telemetry screen when the timer is activated and telemetry data is available. The roller can then be used to access any of the telemetry or main screens.
SD File Navigation On the SD file navigation screen the BACK button now operates the same as selecting the file.
Software Corrections
Heli Mode Mix Issue In the previous version, mixing to certain channels would cause no travel.
Differential issue- In airplane mode when any dual aileron wing type was selected and a mix was created with the left aileron as a slave (crow mixing) adding differential could cause servo output errors on the aileron channels.
Model Save Corruption If there was an error while exporting a model, it could go undetected and unreported until reading the file back in.
Heli Bind Issue If a model had Expo enabled on all throttle and pitch curves, it would not bind. This is corrected.

Version 1.02

Software Corrections
Heli Mode Model Memory Issue In previous software versions, changing the channel in the Gyro or Governor screens from the default setting to any other channel would cause the model memory to default to Model #1.
Heli Mode Limited Trim Throttle Trim didnt work below 1⁄2 trim.
Direct Model Access 10-Second Timer In some instances, the 10-second time-out
function for direct model access was applied to other screens after Direct Model Access
was used.
Improved Flap Switch Selection In Airplane mode, flap switch selection could be in
conflict in the Flap System Screen and in the Switch Select Screen. In version 1.02, the
flap switch selection is in the Flap System Screen.
Center Trim Position Mark Version 1.02 locates a trim tick-mark next to the trim
graph at center trim, allowing convenient reference when the cursor is near center.

Version 1.01

Software Upgrades
Throttle Out timer activation In the timer screen, Throttle Out has been added to the timer start options. When selected this mode uses the throttle servo output position to activate the timer rather than the throttle stick position. This is ideal for electric helicopter use as the timer can be paused when the output throttle position is at idle even though the stick may not be at low stick (like during an autorotation) plus the timer wont turn off when doing full negative pitch maneuvers in stunt mode. MIX and GEAR switches have also been added to the list of available timer switches.
Throttle Reverse Confirmation In the servo setup screen, when reversing the throttle servo, a confirmation screen is now displayed requiring a second step (confirmation) before servo output is reversed.
SD Card - improved support for low-capacity cards.
Software Corrections
Throttle Curve Switch (airplane mode only) - the user-selected switch in the Throttle Curve screen in airplane mode only was always assigned to the Flight Mode switch. This function is now corrected.
Multi-Mixes with a Common Slave Channel - if a user had two or more mixes programmed to the same output channel, only the higher-numbered mix would be active.
Mix Trim-Include In some mixes trim include was assigned to the wrong trimmer in certain circumstances.
Internal Timer In the timer screen the internal timer for each model was not accurately calculated.
Trim Steps - When trim step sizes were changed in the Trim Setup screen, values higher than 6 would cause the trim range to decrease.
Shifting Screen - When selecting NiMH vs. LiPo battery, the bottom half of the screen would shift up or down 1 line.
Translation Errors - in French, Italian, and Spanish, the "Model Selection" menu optio was named "Special Features" and not translated.
RPM Telemetry - The displayed value for the RPM was unstable when using the brushless motor sensor. Also a phantom RPM was sometimes displayed when dashed lines should have been displayed (no recent RPM reading). A filter was added to stabilize the RPM readings.
BNF File Import - properly supports multiple languages now.
Servo Travel Adjust- When editing Servo Travel Adjust, pressing CLEAR would cause
the channel reverse to be defaulted to normal

[JcC 81]

Nouvelle version 2.05 avec le LOG de la télémétrie !!!!!!!

[wareck 9]

cool...mais j'hesite j'ai pas envie de me retaper mes reglages...

(subtrim)

Mais je pense que je vais m'y coller quand même

[JcC 81]

je teste demain. Je vous dis çà.

[wareck 9]

Ahhhhhhh

Connerie !!!

Il y a un bug, j'ai cramé un servo...

Quand on fait la mise à jour, cela inverse les fins de courses...

Quand on met le manche à 100% ça "eclaire" et modifie le -100% et inversement...

Du coup, je me suis dis merde mon servo de gaz est dans les choux...J'ai toucher les atv, et quand j'ai changer de sens il est parti en butée et forcer à mort...

ayant trop trainer à comprendre le servo de gaz est h.s

Pas cool

Je fait un mail à spektrum

[wareck 9]

Ouais je viens de verifier, mes gaz sont inversé dans le menu travel...

Je regle les buttées hautes quand le manche est en bas...

Et j'ai un ecart entre ma valeur radio on et le failsafe (j'ai rebinder bien sur)

Pour moi, je passe mon tour, j'attend les corrections...

[richy26 0]

salut, j'ai fait la mis a jour 2.05,de ma dx8, je n'est pas de probleme d'invertion des gaz, je suis allez dans le monitor, et apparement c'est ok pour mes 3 models, :pray: j'espere que c'est un bug isolé, enfin je vais suivre de pret tous ca. bon vol

[wareck 9]

C'est pas sur les gaz, c'est sur les fins de courses...

J'ai réssayé deux fois ce week-end...idem

[JcC 81]

Nouvelle mise à jour : 2.06

[wareck 9]

Yes, je vais pouvoir tester, si mon problême de travel est reglé...

c'est cool ils ont pris en compte mon problême...

"When a channel is reversed the endpoint adjustment worked on the opposite side from what was expected."

Verdic samedi (je suis en déplacement)

[akrapovic73 0]

slut,

pour moi en 2.06 j'ai aussi un problème de réglage de fin de course du pas , lorsque je met manche en bas je règle le fin de course du haut et inversement.

et ce que le 2.06 a résolu ce problème chez vous.

[wareck 9]

Oui et non...

Oui dans le sens où c'est regler pour 99% des modes.

Mais si tu utilise un thermique, le servo de pas peut avoir les fins de courses inversé si l'helico est en "H1".

C'est genant que pour le "vrai' H1, dès que tu ajoute un module fbl, le module se fout du sens du servo, c'est en reglant le pas dans le module que les fin de courses se gèrent...

j'ai un raptor 30 que j'utilise pour l'ecollage de mon club, et j'ai bien galèrer lors du réglage...

J'attend une réponse de spektrum depuis deux mois...

Olivier

[akrapovic73 0]

salut,

c'est tout a fait mon problème , fin de course de pas sur mon raptor 50 inversé.

j'ai fait un mail a spektrum

wait and see

[Helimax 1]

Bonjour,

Je viens d'acheter une DX8 (neuve) et la version du Firmware est la 2.02 savez-vous ou trouver les versions 2.03 et 2.05 car apparemment la mise à jour de la version 2.06 présente sur le site officiel n'est pas à réaliser.

Est ce bien cela ?

Merci pour votre aide et avis

Helimax

[JcC 81]

Bonsoir,

tout est dispo dans le premier post.

Par contre pourquoi éviter la 2.06 ?

[Helimax 1]

Godjc

Tu as raison en lisant plus en détail le post de Wareck

Le soucis énoncé d'inversion de course en mode H1 se regle via le soft des systèmes FBL.

Merci de retour.

Pour mon info tu est dans cette version de firmware ?

Je vais donc faire mon upgrade pour passer de 2.02 a 2.06 sans inquiétudes.

Helimax.

[Helimax 1]

Godjc

Tu as raison en lisant plus en détail le post de Wareck

Le soucis énoncé d'inversion de course en mode H1 se regle via le soft des systèmes FBL.

Merci de retour.

Pour mon info tu est dans cette version de firmware ?

Je vais donc faire mon upgrade pour passer de 2.02 a 2.06 sans inquiétudes.

Helimax.

[JcC 81]

Bonjour,

Sortie de la 3.00.

Premier post mis à jour.

[wareck 9]

Yes...

Joli menu pour les planeurs, mais effectivement rien de nouveau pour les hélicos, et il y a toujours le bug des fin de courses en Helico H1....

Dommage

[jean-claude22 0]

Bonjour Jean-Charles,

Je ne sais pas si je respecte bien la procédure pour vous demander de l'aide, étant nouveau sur le site.

J'ai fait l'acquisition d'une spektrum DX8 il y a quelques jours et j'ai procédé à l'enregistrement de celle ci comme préconisé sur l'un des imprimés inclus dans la documentation. Hier au soir j'ai reçu mu Message émanant de Spektrum pour effectuer la mise à jour dont vous faites état dans votre commentaire, seul bémol c'est la première fois que je possède une RC permettant les mises à jour et ne sais comment procéder, les seuls explications figurant dans la doc ne sont à mon humble avis pas très explicites. C'est la raison pour laquelle je fais appel à vos connaissance pour me guider je vous prie dans les différentes étapes nécessaires à la mise à jour, il me semble que la version de ma RC est la 2.02. Je vous remercie d'avance car je ne veux pas me lancer à "l'aveugle" dans une procédure dont j'ignore tout, au risque de faire des Con....... {

Bien cordialement

Jean-Claude

[richy26 0]

salut wareck ya t'il enfin un delais sur les phases de vol :angry-tappingfoot: ,,bon vol toi

[JcC 81]

Bonjour,

Le délais est une fonction propriétaire Futaba. Rien d'approchant encore n'est programmé chez spektrum.

Jean-Claude,

Il te suffit de télécharger, sur le site, le fichier "codé" pour ta radio et de le copier dans la carte SD de la radio. En la redémarrant, elle va se mettre à jour directement à la dernière version.

Après, il convient de vérifier chaque modèle programmé et de refaire un bind.

JC

[jmboni 4]

Bonsoir la communauté,

je ressors le post un petit peu...

j'ai vu la sortie du mode "planeur" pour la DX8 et je voudrais savoir si en téléchargeant "seulement" ce mode, (ce que j'ai fait sur mon pc), si ça ne modifie pas le reste (helicos et avions), ce que je ne veux pas car 10/12 modèles en stock ?

En gros, j'ai un planeur avec volets que je voudrais mettre les "crocos" (ailerons et volets inversés pour les atterros) et je n'arrive pas à le configurer avec le mode "avion" de la DX8. Donc, le soft planeur me semble utile, sans pour autant retoucher à toutes mes programmations !!!

Surtout s'il y a inversion de servos dans certains cas...

Merci de votre aide à bientôt

jmboni

[Choubipay 2]

Pour ma part, MAJ effectuée sans soucis...

(Au préalable, j'avais sauvé mes modèles mais m'en suis pas servi)

[mguw 28]

Le délais est une fonction propriétaire Futaba. Rien d'approchant encore n'est programmé chez spektrum

Tu es sur? Mes multiplex d il y a 20ans faisait déjà ça..

Sinon sur le dx8 on peut mettre la voie de gain et de gaz avec un delai ce qui règle le problème des surmodulations au changement de régime

a+ Marcel