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====== Using a Taranis X9D (Plus) RC transmitter as a controller ======

{{ :misc:hacks:taranisx9d.png?200|}} If you already own a Taranis X9D (Plus) RC transmitter and want to use it as a controller, it can be configured to work with the Python PC client or the Android client app.

Fortunately the transmitter is able to act as an USB Joystick (see https://github.com/opentx/opentx/wiki/OpenTX-USB-Joystick).

===== Create a new model for the Taranis X9D (Plus) =====

You should create a new model when using the Taranis as an USB Joystick:

  * you can turn off both internal and external TX modules
  * you need to configure the thrust input (Weight 50% and Offset 50%)
    * otherwise you can not use the full travel of the axis assigned to thrust
  * Servos menu 
    * invert Thrust (CH1)
    * invert Eleron (CH3)

{{:misc:hacks:taranis_mainscreen.png?direct&200| Main screen}}
{{:misc:hacks:taranis_modelsetup.png?direct&200| Model setup}}

{{:misc:hacks:taranis_thrustinput.png?direct&200| Thrust input settings}}
{{:misc:hacks:taranis_servos.png?direct&200| Servos settings}}

You can also download the configuration as an EEPE file and install it with the OpenTX Companion application.

  * USB Joystick EEPE file: {{:misc:hacks:usbjoystickforandroidcfclient.eepe.zip|}}
  * Download the latest Companion application here: https://www.open-tx.org/2015/07/16/opentx-2.1.0

===== Python PC client =====


==== Configure the Python client ====
  - Turn on the Taranis
  - Connect the Taranis with a USB cable to the PC
  - Go to **Input device** -> **Configure device mapping**
  - Assign all axes
  - (Optional) Save the configuration as a new profile

Or paste the following code in a new file and save it as **FrSkyTaranis.json** in the conf/input subdirectory of your Python PC client installation: <code>
{
  "inputconfig": {
    "inputdevice": {
      "updateperiod": 10, 
      "name": "FrSkyTaranis", 
      "axis": [
        {
          "scale": -1.0, 
          "type": "Input.AXIS", 
          "id": 0, 
          "key": "thrust", 
          "name": "thrust"
        }, 
        {
          "scale": 1.0, 
          "type": "Input.AXIS", 
          "id": 3, 
          "key": "yaw", 
          "name": "yaw"
        }, 
        {
          "scale": 1.0, 
          "type": "Input.AXIS", 
          "id": 1, 
          "key": "roll", 
          "name": "roll"
        }, 
        {
          "scale": -1.0, 
          "type": "Input.AXIS", 
          "id": 2, 
          "key": "pitch", 
          "name": "pitch"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
</code>

==== Use the Taranis X9D (Plus) with the Python client ====
  - Before connecting to the Crazyflie, check that all axes are working (values should change in the client)
  - **Attention: Always make sure that the thrust stick is all the way down before connecting to the Crazyflie** :!:
  - Fly the Crazyflie with the Taranis and have fun! :-D

=== Further ideas to explore ===

  * Configure switches on the Taranis as buttons for emergency stop, etc.
  * Try out dual rates and/or expo

===== Android client =====

==== Configure the Crazyflie Android client app ====

Here are the necessary steps to configure the Crazyflie Android client:
  - Turn on the Taranis
  - Connect the Taranis with a USB cable and a USB host (OTG) adapter to the Android device
    * The Taranis screen should display a USB symbol when it's connected 
  - Check that all sticks are in center position
  - Open the Crazyflie Android client
  - Go to Preferences -> **Controller Settings** and switch Controller to Gamepad
  - Go to **Gamepad axis and button mapping** and configure the following axes
    * Right analog X axis should be AXIS_Y
    * Right analog Y axis should be AXIS_Z
    * Left analog X axis should be AXIS_RX
    * Left analog Y axis should be AXIS_X
  - Depending on the mode you are using on the Taranis (Mode 1 or 2), set the Mode in the Android app
    * Preferences -> **Flight control settings** -> **Mode**

==== Use the Taranis X9D (Plus) with the Crazyflie Android client ====

  - Before connecting to the Crazyflie, check that all axes are working (values should change in the Android app)
  - **Attention: Always make sure that the thrust stick is all the way down before connecting to the Crazyflie** :!:
  - Connect to the Crazyflie 2 over BLE
    * If you have a Crazyflie 1 you need to use a (powered) USB hub to connect both the Taranis RC transmitter and the Crazyradio USB dongle
  - Fly the Crazyflie with the Taranis and have fun! :-D
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