For the transmitters that support USB charging, you can't power them on while USB is connected.
Since I'm planning to use the controller only for simulators, it's a bit annoying having to plug out and plug back in the USB cable every time I want to power on the device.
Is this a hardware limitation? Can I get through this limitation by modifying the firmware? If not, what hardware modifications would be required and what are the trade-offs.
Thank you for your time
Powering on the transmitter while USB is connected
Re: Powering on the transmitter while USB is connected
The hardware is designed so that when the USB is plugged with power off the controller boots in DFU/firmware flashing mode.
Re: Powering on the transmitter while USB is connected
Is it not possible to make a simulator module and just turn the power to the RF module OFF?
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Re: Powering on the transmitter while USB is connected
Yeah but you wouldn't get the advantages of USB (faster refresh, more channels, no extra interface needed) then...
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Sorry, I meant to say "Simulator Model" not module..Kilrah wrote:Yeah but you wouldn't get the advantages of USB (faster refresh, more channels, no extra interface needed) then...
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Re: Powering on the transmitter while USB is connected
That won't change the fact that the radio can't turn on if the USB cable is plugged in. I guess you could just never turn it off...
Re: Powering on the transmitter while USB is connected
Too bad it's not possible, I'll just keep it powered on for now. This model I currently use (Radiomaster T8) doesn't vibrate when inactive so it's less annoying.
Re: Powering on the transmitter while USB is connected
You can set the inactivity timeout to 0 to disable it.