Flysky 0.6.1 Firmware
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00: Frequently Asked Questions
The following is a list of frequently asked questions about using the new firmware. Following each questions are link(s) to an article(s) that (indirectly) answer the question and provide other relevant information. Why isn't channel 3 working? Why is channels 4 through 8 missing in all the men... -
01: Introduction to the GT3B/GT3C
The 0.6.1 Firmware for the Flysky GT3B and Flysky GT3C is an open source firmware written by psx, a member of the RCTech forum. This firmware has been through numerous revisions. The original intent of the firmware was to fix the bugs the stock firmware has, an example of a bug is the exponential... -
02: Introduction to Firmware 0.6.1
This article is to provide a basic introduction to the navigation and user interface structure of the new GT3B/GT3C 0.6.1 firmware. The basic functionality is nearly the same as stock. The menu items are what they appear to be with a short enter click. To adjust the EPA’s, simply go to E.Point, ... -
Both the Flysky GT3B and the GT3C have a scroll wheel, enter button, back button, and an end button. These are used for 95% of the navigation in the 0.6.1 firmware. Below are descriptions of what each one does and how to use it. Scroll Wheel: The scroll wheel is used to make an adjustment. Whe...
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The home screen for the 0.6.1 firmware comes on right after power up and is generally the screen that is active while the radio is being used. If another screen is displayed just press back or end afew times. The home screen has 4 different objects that can be displayed; the transmitter battery v...
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The main menu is the easiest menu to use, this is because it is the only menu that is clear on what is being adjusted. To access this menu make sure the home screen active then display either the battery voltage or the model name. Then press enter-SHORT This will open the main menu and there will...
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Purpose: This menu is used to "load" in all the model specific settings (every parameter NOT adjustable in the global menu) into active memory/use. There should be around 60 different models available to be loaded into active memory; a model is basically a saved file that holds all the settings ...
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Purpose: The Name menu is used to change the 3 character name of the currently selected Model. So not only are models represent by numbers in the Model Menu. They also have their own 3 character name to personalize the model identification. This makes it easier to choose which model memory is ac...
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Purpose: This menu is used to reverse the direction of a channel. Since configurations are endless on the rc vehicle there needs to be a way to reverse a channel. The reasons for this could be personal preference, reverse configuration on rc vehicle, and/or on board equipment doesn't use a norma...
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Purpose: The End Point Adjustment menu is used to adjust the maximum channel movement (or Servo throw). The left and right maxima on each channel can be adjusted independently. How to access this menu: The End Point Adjustment Menu is a menu within the Main Menu. To open in up, do the followi...
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Purpose: The trim menu is used to adjust the center of a channel if the mechanical linkages attached to the servo can't be adjusted accurately enough to center the system (steering or throttle). How to access this menu: The Trim Menu is a menu within the Main Menu. To open in up, do the follow...
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Purpose: The Dual Rate is another way of adjust max values of a channel. I haven't had a chance to confirm this, but the difference between dual rates and end points is when they are calculated. End points are at the beginning of the calculation process and all other settings are applied to the ...
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Purpose: Exponentials are another cool setting which changes the sensitivity of a channel at either low or high side of the channel. The one downfall of exponentials is that in order to get more sensitivity on one side of a channel, the sensitivity on the other side has to be decreased. Here is ...
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Purpose: The ABS Menu is to setup the Auto Brake System. Basically, you can set it up to pulsate the brake signal like on a full size car. How to access this menu: The ABS is a menu within the Main Menu. To open in up, do the following Starting from the Home Screen Press enter-SHORT Scroll ti...
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14: This is where it starts to get interesting
The following articles are going to cover all the advanced options the new firmware offers. I had some issues coming up with a decent formatting scheme. If you find them to be difficult to follow PLEASE contact me. I'll try and make it better. -
Purpose: The Global menu adjusts radio specific settings and characteristics, not model specific. Please look at the following articles on details of the different parameters that can be adjusted. How to access this menu: In order to access this menu, Simply press enter-LONG while on the home...
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Purpose: This is a very simple menu/parameter. It's sole purpose is to display the current firmware revision installed on the radio How to access this sub menu: The Firmware Version menu/parameter is accessible from the the Global Menu. It should be the first mini menu upon entering the Global...
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Purpose: The purpose of the Backlight time mini menu is to set how long the screen stays backlit after is key/button is pressed. This is useful because the light being on can be distracting and significantly reduce battery life. Having the option to adjust the on time parameter allows every indi...
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Purpose: The purpose of the Inactivity mini menu is to sound a buzzer if the radio hasn't been used after a user settable amount of time . This is great feature because it reduces the risk leaving the radio on for no reason and having a dead battery next time the radio is needed. How to access...
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Purpose: The Flysky GT3B/C has always had a low battery voltage alarm, but it wasn't adjustable. Which was all fine and dandy if the stock power arrangement was kept, but many people have converted the GT3B to use Lithium Polymer batteries and the GT3C also switched over to a single cell lithium...
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15e: Default Number of Channels
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Purpose: Depending on what servo's are in use or desire to push the servo beyond stock amount of throw, the flysky firmware allows you to bump up the End Point setting a little bit. How to access this sub menu: The Maximum End Point Value mini menu is accessible from the the Global Menu. It sh...
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15g: Dead Zones and ADC sampling
Purpose: These are some of the few settings that shouldn't be adjusted unless there's an issue of having jitters at neutral or for advance users. This Mini Menu has 3 parameters that can be adjusted: Steering Deadzone, Throttle DeadZone, and the amount of ADC samples used for sensing the positio... -
Article will be finished at a later date. If you need clarification sooner please contact us. Global setup menu: enter it by ENTER-long now menu items MODEL and NAME will start blinking select requested item by ROTATE and press ENTER use ROTATE to change value and press ENTER to end value chang...
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Article will be finished at a later date. If you need clarification sooner please contact us. Global setup menu: enter it by ENTER-long now menu items MODEL and NAME will start blinking select requested item by ROTATE and press ENTER use ROTATE to change value and press ENTER to end value chang...
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Article will be finished at a later date. If you need clarification sooner please contact us. Global setup menu: enter it by ENTER-long now menu items MODEL and NAME will start blinking select requested item by ROTATE and press ENTER use ROTATE to change value and press ENTER to end value chang...
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Article will be finished at a later date. If you need clarification sooner please contact us. Global setup menu: enter it by ENTER-long now menu items MODEL and NAME will start blinking select requested item by ROTATE and press ENTER use ROTATE to change value and press ENTER to end value chang...
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Article will be finished at a later date. If you need clarification sooner please contact us. Global setup menu: enter it by ENTER-long now menu items MODEL and NAME will start blinking select requested item by ROTATE and press ENTER use ROTATE to change value and press ENTER to end value chang...
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Article will be finished at a later date. If you need clarification sooner please contact us. mixes 4WS, DIG, throttle brake cut-off (for boats with forward-only throttle), Multi-Position (to set arbitrary up to 8 positions), brake channel (to send brake side of throttle to extra channel) > c...
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Purpose: The key mapping menu allows any switch or button on the radio to be assigned to control any function the radio has. This includes controlling a channel, a mix, a setting such as trim, timers, or the Multi-Position function. How to access this menu: The Key Mapping Menu is a menu withi...
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Purpose: This is a reference article details all the various functions that Trim Type Keys can control. Functions: OFF: This makes the key do nothing and allows each side of the trim to be assigned individually TR1: This controls the TRim for channel 1 (Steering) TR2: This controls the TRim of...
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17b: Trim Type Key mapping menu
Purpose: This is the mapping menu/sequence for trim type keys How to access this menu: This menu can only be accessed after entering the Key Mapping menu and selecting a Trim type key. (1,2,3,d). Starting from the Home Screen Press enter-SHORT Scroll till REV is lit up Press enter-LONG Scroll...