A new configurator update, enhancments.  

ExpressLRS Configurator 1.4.1 



Changelog

• Add BETAFPV LiteRadio 3 Pro target #334
  
• Upgrade Node.js from v14 to v16 #333
  

A new configurator update, enhancments.   

ExpressLRS Configurator 1.3.11

[color=var(--color-fg-muted)]released this 5 days ago[/color]

Changelog

• Add NamimnoRC Diversity RX target support #319
  
• Add TX16S internal module and Backpack support #317
  

I like the new Update method, It asks if you want to download, and does.


ExpressLRS Configurator 1.3.10 
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Changelog

• Change RX24T to be an alias of BetaFPV 2400 RX #304
  
• Add BetaFPV pwm and seperate Lite from Nano #307
  
• Rename BetaFPV nano targets (from BETAFPV_2400_RX to BETAFPV_Nano_2400_RX) #308
  
• Display error message when network device target can't be selected #313
  
• Add save build log #293
  
• Add generic build error message #292
  
• Add copy logs button #291
  
• Warn about unplugging power to soon when flashing via WI-FI #290
  
• Update description about EU CE 2.4 GHz mode #294
  
• Upgrade serialport to 10.4.0 #296
  
• Disable Linebreak Style Rule #299
  
• Upgrade test workflow to use node 14.17.6 #298
  
• Disable warn for console.error() #302 (community contribution from @parkerbjur)
  
• Network Device Monitor Update #305
  

A new configurator update, enhancments.

ExpressLRS Configurator 1.3.9

Changelog

• Enable Electron Auto Updater on Windows #287
  
  
• Add Force Upload Support #281
  
  
• Add alias for Namimno OLED backpack #284
  
  
• Adds the HM EP82 backpack target #283
  

A new configurator update, targets and bugfix



ExpressLRS Configurator 1.3.8


Changelog

Actually, these changes were from 1.3.7  not much in 1.3.8

• Add RadiomasterRC 2.4 GHz RX targets #265
  
  
• Fixed Windows backpack build issues #261
  
  
• Improve navigation across firmware data tabs #266
  
  
• Add Skystars SS24D diversity receiver #259
  
  
• Add BetaFPV backpack device #213
  
  
• Git based loading of target and user defines fixes #262
  
  
• Remove UNLOCK_HIGHER_POWER from BetaFPV TX 1W module #273
  
  
• Display warning for users if they are trying to flash outdated custom BetaFPV #274
  

A new configurator update, targets and bugfix

ExpressLRS Configurator 1.3.6

Changelog

• Upgrade platformio installer to 1.1.0 #254
  
  
• Add support for Jumper_AION_2400_T-Pro_TX_via_ETX target #256
  
  
• Fix windows issue where incorrect python version was picked by platformio
  
  
• Fix issue when configurator was not able to clear platformio files when platformio installation is broken
  

A new update for the configurator. A bunch of new hardware support and some bugfixes

ExpressLRS Configurator 1.3.4

Changelog

• Add RadioMaster Zorro internal 2.4 GHz module support #226
  
  
• Add RadioMaster Zorro TX Backpack support #235
  
  
• Add support for EdgeTxPassthrough flashing method, DUPLETX DIY hardware #217
  
  
• Hide HOME_WIFI_SSID, HOME_WIFI_PASSWORD, MY_BINDING_PHRASE and MY_UID from UI logs
  
  
• Fixed documentation links #210. (Thanks @dimitroffs!)
  
  
• Add Vantac 2.4 GHz TX & RX targets #221
  
  
• Add Jumper 2.4 GHz AION Nano TX Module #220
  
  
• Add Jumper T-Pro internal 2.4 GHz module support #238
  
  
• Remove REGULATORY_DOMAIN_EU_CE_2400 from devices that do not support 10mw #237
  
  
• Add Rx5808 esp01f backpack targets #236
  
  
• Fix network device select issue #228
  
  
• Sort category and device drop-downs alphabetically #225
  
  
• Default AUTO_WIFI_ON_INTERVAL to 60
  
  
• Rename "BETAFPV 2400 TX" to "BETAFPV 2400 TX Nano"
  

New update for the configurator

ExpressLRS Configurator 1.3.3

Changelog

• Merge network device options with default options #155
  
  
• Do not store sensitive data (binding phrase, wifi credentials) inside application logs #168
  
  
• Do not display sensitive data in the UI by default #171, #187
  
  
• New device definition structure #172
  
  
• Warn users about USE_DIVERSITY misuse #174
  
  
• Gracefully handle corrupted git repository state #175
  
  
• Add support for REGULATORY_DOMAIN_EU_CE_2400 #177
  
  
• Wiki url versioning #178
  
  
• Enable DIY ESP32 based hardware WiFi flashing #188
  
  
• Add betaFPV 2.4 micro 1000mw target #189
  
  
• Bugfix: build options not visible when reselecting target #193
  
  
• Add TBS Fusion backpack support #198
  
  
• Disable wifi device alerts during build #204
  
  
• Add FAN_MIN_RUNTIME #207
  

New update for the configurator

ExpressLRS Configurator 1.3.2


Changelog

• Fix long device names in lua
  
• Merge network device options with default options
  

A new update for the configurator. More new targets and enhancements to the configurator.

ExpressLRS Configurator v1.2.5



Changelog

• Add support for DIY_BLE_JOYSTICK once merged upstream #122
  
• Add USE_TX_BACKPACK support to R9M TX target #132
  
• Add DISABLE_ALL_BEEPS support #131
  
• iFlight 2.4 GHz Tx and Rx targets #133
  

A new update for the configurator. new targets and enhancements to the configurator.

ExpressLRS Configurator v1.2.4


Changelog

• Point to correct LUA script version based on selected firmware source (#121)
  
• Store regulatory domain and WIFI settings at the global scope (#129)
  
• Join HappyModel ES900 and HappyModel 915 Mhz categories (#127)
  
• Add MATEK_2400_RX_PWM target support (#123)
  
• Display target load error messages (#124)
  
• Add support for DIY_900_RX_ESP8285_SX127x_via_WIFI target
  
• Update ExpressLRS wiki link to ExpressLRS.org (#119)
  
• Add DIY PWMP targets
  

A new Firmware update. This is a Release Candidate and not proven stable only use if it has features you need now.

ExpressLRS V2.0.0 Release Candidate 2

• Prevent going to 1:2 ratio when disconnected and entering Lua (#1092)
  
  
• Do not process start wifi on stm32 (#1099)
  
  
• Use two param popupConfirmation on FreedomTX (#1096)
  
  
• No reason to clear IRQ flags manually (#1086)
  
  
• Fix LUA render on NV14 (#1091)
  
  
• Shorten Namimno OLEDs to 15 chars (#1093)
  
  
• Prevent crash when using BACK item when lua is reloading (#1080)
  

Update for the configurator.  Bugfix and target


ExpressLRS Configurator v1.2.3



[color=var(--color-fg-muted)] github-actions released this 4 days ago
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Changelog

• Bugfix: configurator fails to open backpack firmware binary location in file explorer
  
• Add DIY 900 MHz PWMP and DIY 2.4 Ghz PWMP RX support
  

ExpressLRS Configurator v1.2.1
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 v1.2.1
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Changelog

• Add USE_TX_BACKPACK support for DIY targets
  
  

A new update for the configurator. Mostly new targets.

• ExpressLRS Configurator v1.1.0
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  Changelog
  • New JSON based targets configuration ([url=https://github.com/ExpressLRS/ExpressLRS-Configurator/pull/73]#73)
    
  • Add Matek 2400 RX support (#79)
    
  • Add Matek 2400 RX wiki url (#81)
    
  • Add DRCVR_INVERT_TX user define support (#72)
    
  • Add RCVR_UART_BAUD user define support (#85)
    
  • Add FM30_RX_MINI_AS_TX device support (#87)
    
  • Flash devices connected to your home network (#93)
    
  • Add QuadKopters 2.4 Ghz Slim Tx support (#98)
    
  • Support removal ISM_2400 regulatory user define (#96)
    
• A new firmware update is available ,  nothing new on the configurator.
  
  ExpressLRS V1.2.0 Release
  [color=var(--color-fg-muted)] AlessandroAU released this 17 hours ago[/color]
  ExpressLRS V1.2.0 Release Notes
  The important stuff
  • Arming must be on AUX1 for safety and feature reasons, having this fixed allows us to maintain small packet sizes and deliver better aux channel options
    
  • Be sure to flash both the TX and RX
    expresslrs.org/quick-start/
    
• A new update is available for ExpressLRS  Configurator. 
  
  
  ExpressLRS Configurator v1.0.8
  [color=var(--color-fg-muted)] github-actions released this 3 days ago[/color]
  Changelog
  • Only show targets that exist in the currently selected source #71 (community contribution from @justinlampley)
    
  • Hotfix: QuadKopters_JR_2400_TX was using DIY_2400_RX_ESP8285_SX1280 configuration instead of DIY_2400_TX_ESP32_SX1280 by mistake
    
• ExpressLRS Configurator v1.0.7
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  Changelog
  • Add QuadKopters_JR_2400_TX and QuadKopters_NANO_RX targets #70
    
• ExpressLRS Configurator v1.0.6
  [color=var(--color-text-secondary)] github-actions released this 2 days ago · 2 commits to master since this release[/color]
  Changelog
  • Add DIY_2400_TX_ESP32_SX1280_E28_via_WIFI target #69
    
  • Add WS2812_IS_GRB User Define #68
    
• ExpressLRS Configurator v1.0.5
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  Changelog
  • After ExpressLRS/Docs migrated to mike for docs versioning configurator links to Expresslrs.org are returning 404 #56 (community contribution from @justinlampley)
    
  • Select first flashing method if none is selected #57 (community contribution from @justinlampley)
    
  • Fix Hz and GHz (community contribution from @avsaase)
    
  • Copy the firmware file to the tmpPath with the original filename. #64 (community contribution from @justinlampley)
    
  • Fix issue where flashing via WIFI does not work after a serial device has been selected. #63 (community contribution from @justinlampley)
    
  • Update Node.js to v14.17.6 in build environment
    
  • DAUTO_WIFI_ON_INTERVAL is now mandatory for WiFI capable *_TX targets on master / 1.1 #55
    
  • Add HappyModel_ES24TX_Slim_Pro_2400_TX target
    
• ExpressLRS Configurator v1.0.4
  [color=var(--color-text-secondary)] github-actions released this 10 hours ago[/color]
  Changelog
  • Open firmware.bin in a temp directory #42 (community contribution from @basters)
    
  • Update user define descriptions FEATURE_OPENTX_SYNC and USE_500HZ #41 (community contribution from @basters)
    
  • Have OmniBox maintain the original item order if there is no search value present (community contribution from @justinlampley)
    
  • Display via_UART, via_WIFI, via_BetaflightPassthrough, via_stock_BL as radio selection #38 (community contribution from @justinlampley)
    
  • Fix issue with expresslrs-configurator.log not being selected when opening logs folder (community contribution from @justinlampley)
    
  • Display newer firmware version alert (community contribution from @justinlampley)
    
  • Testing & flashing pull requests from the configurator app #43 (community contribution from @justinlampley)
    
  • Bugfix: After clicking "Back" button from the firmware flashing screen firmware options are not present anymore (community contribution from @justinlampley)
    
• Release ExpressLRS Configurator v1.0.3 · ExpressLRS/ExpressLRS-Configurator · GitHub
  
  • Add beeper support in Ghost TX
    
    
  • Produce more meaningful name to firmware targets (thanks to @justinlampley!)
    
    
  • Device target selection by category, device (Thanks for @justinlampley!)
    
    
  • Remove UNLOCK_HIGHER_POWER for DIY_2400_TX_ESP32_SX1280_E28_*
    
• Release ExpressLRS Configurator v1.0.2 · ExpressLRS/ExpressLRS-Configurator · GitHub 
  
  Changelog
  • Remove USE_DIVERSITY from HappyModel EP receivers
    
    
  • Remove UNLOCK_HIGHER_POWER for TARGET_NAMIMNORC_TX since it is enabled by default now
    
    
  • Add BETAFPV Wifi targets
    
    
  • Add -DUNLOCK_HIGHER_POWER to supported targets
    
    
  • Add HappyModel_TX_ES915TX_via_WIFI target
    
    
  • Add USE_DYNAMIC_POWER for _TX related targets
    
    
  • Add HGLRC targets
    
    
  • Point user define docs to expresslrs.org
    
    
  • Add support for HOME_WIFI_SSID and HOME_WIFI_PASSWORD user defines
    
• There is also a new firmware release in the new configurator 1.1.0
  
  
  Scott
  

If only I was not heavily invested in Crossfire besides it does what I need it to do.

I am tempted but feel I don’t personally require any lower latency than what I can sense nor do I need crazy long range that goes beyond my video signal.

But I do love supporting any OpenSource community.

I am in the same boat by having invested too much in Crossfire to fully jump ship, but unless TBS release a Crossfire receiver that has a ceramic antenna on it then I do still intend to get some ELRS hardware and install it on some of my micro quads.

elrs works great, I jumped from flysky to elrs, happy model 915Mhz and 2.4Ghz JR Tx modules, works great on my Jumper T12 .

First post updated to 1.0.3 update

Scott

new in 1.0.3

Produce more meaningful name to firmware targets (thanks to @justinlampley!)

This is very nice before all firmware were named the same thing rx and tx were all called    firmware.bin   no matter what they were 


Device target selection by category, device (Thanks for @justinlampley!)

Target selection by category device .... This is great ! As the list of manufacturers grows so does the target list. This is a much tidier solution
 
First select the manufacturer, for me HappyModel





And then select the appropriate target

thanks!!

If anybody needed a size comparison
Here is a Frsky XM+ with a HappyModel EP1 with T antenna, and a 5mm prop nut.
Keep in mind that the EP2 has an onboard ceramic antenna that only adds a little height to the rx.



I just looked on RDQ and although "out of stock " the RX's are $13.50 and the JR bay TX module with case is only $29.00.


Scott

xm+ looks like a crazy scam xD compared the price, link quality, range and size xD

(07-Aug-2021, 05:10 PM)hugnosed_bat Wrote: xm+ looks like a crazy scam xD compared the price, link quality, range and size xD

It sure is making it easy to abandon Frsky.

I have 3 new RXS-R's from before Frsky went bonkers that I am going to sell and replace them with these.

Scott

I am watching the Express LRS offerings.

From some of the "how to" articles that I have seen, it is still overly complicated having to update {flash firmware} everything?

UNLESS, the articles are not painting a clear picture and updating is optional {hopefully this is the case}.

My Question is this:  

Can I buy the module and receivers, plug in the module, wire up a receiver, select it and GO...
without updating anything.  So, will it work without doing firmware updates??

(08-Aug-2021, 09:20 PM)iFly4rotors Wrote: My Question is this:  

Can I buy the module and receivers, plug in the module, wire up a receiver, select it and GO...
without updating anything.  So, will it work without doing firmware updates??

You have to flash your own firmware at least once in order to set your own unique binding phrase. Also, because this is still a very new system and still a 1.x release, even the full releases are going to have a number of bugs in that will require fixing until the firmware matures and stabilises over time, so you are likely want to going to keep upgrading to the next minor / revision release, at least while the firmware is a version 1.x.

If you haven't already seen it, have a read through Oscar's article a the link below...

https://oscarliang.com/setup-expresslrs-2-4ghz

With the configurator app, flashing over wifi or via Betaflight pass-through is extremely easy. The firmware has been pretty solid since RC9 at least, and now that v1.0 is out I'm at least as confident in it as I am in Crossfire (and wayyyyyy more than FRsky).

If you're starting from scratch, I'd recommend the 2.4GHz hardware. Even the happymodel stuff has been pretty bulletproof, and it's dirt cheap.

And even though it's a completely free and open source project, the support you get on the ELRS Discord channel is second to none. Their dev team has been incredible to watch, and everyone is super approachable and friendly. Plus, everyone is spread around the globe so you can get a quick answer to any question pretty much 24/7. It's been really incredible to follow, and I can't recommend it highly enough.

my buddy builded his expresslrs module and told how easy and comfortable it was to update it over wifi from the pc :-)

(08-Aug-2021, 09:40 PM)SnowLeopardFPV Wrote: You have to flash your own firmware at least once in order to set your own unique binding phrase. Also, because this is still a very new system and still a 1.x release, even the full releases are going to have a number of bugs in that will require fixing until the firmware matures and stabilises over time, so you are likely want to going to keep upgrading to the next minor / revision release, at least while the firmware is a version 1.x.

If you haven't already seen it, have a read through Oscar's article a the link below...

https://oscarliang.com/setup-expresslrs-2-4ghz

Hi Snow,

Yeah, it was Oscar's article that made me realize this is way too involved for me to embrace.

The Very First thing....Flash the Latest version of OpenTX... well now that is the first issue. I am running the original Jumper TX that came on my original Jumper T16. At this point, I have no intentions of changing that. My FrSky receivers (both XM+ and R9MM) work fine which I am thankful for. I have everything set up, models set up...and... it all works. By the way, I did NOT have to flash to OpenTX for any of this to work. In fact, my R9 module is just as it came from the factory, I haven't upgraded it. So...if OpenTX is required, then I am out right from the start.

In my opinion, the module should contain what it needs and work with pretty much any version of OpenTX including the original Jumper TX fork. Surely, this is not asking too much. Consequently, if it doesn't work with the Jumper TX firmware then I am out of the game...at least until such time that I find some REALLY COMPELLING reason to move the transmitter to "real" OpenTX...OR... until I determine I need a new transmitter with OpenTX.  

By waiting, perhaps the ExpressLRS will mature and stabilize enough that any new transmitter will work with it without the necessity to upgrade the OpenTX on it. 

Yeah, think I will just wait and watch.