In this episode of my FrSky X20 RS tutorial series, I set up a brand new model from scratch, my Extreme Flight Extra 260 (67in), and walk through everything you need to get a plane flying on the Ethos operating system.
Covered in this video:
🔸00:02:29 – Installing and wiring the Archer Plus R8 receiver
🔸00:04:29 – Creating a new model and channel assignment
🔸00:07:25 – Registering and binding the receiver (2-stage process)
🔸00:10:22 – Setting up outputs — reversing, subtrim vs PWM center
🔸00:14:36 – Mixes, expo, and dual rates for aileron, elevator and rudder
🔸00:18:18 – Adding a 3D flight rate/expo switch
🔸00:21:50 – Special functions — text-to-speech callouts (wheels up/down, 3D/normal flight)
🔸00:25:39 – Throttle cut setup
🔸00:27:24 – Timers — countdown "power" timer with audio/haptic alerts, count-up "duration" timer
🔸00:33:38 – Basic telemetry setup (RX battery voltage widget)
🔸00:37:51 – Fail-safe and range check
This is part of an ongoing series as I learn the X20 RS and Ethos myself and share it with you along the way. Let me know in the comments what you want covered next.
Disclosure: This video is a paid partnership, the FrSky X20 RS transmitter and Archer Plus R8 receiver were provided free of charge.
Links:
Archer Plus R8 receiver (ProBuild): https://www.probuild-uk.co.uk/products/frsky-archer-plus-r8-2-4ghz-8ch-access-accst-receiver
FrSky X20 RS: https://www.probuild-uk.co.uk/products/frsky-tandem-x20rs-radio-transmitter-chameleon
Previous videos in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLekyFTHMSgXE
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