OpenTX Tutorial - Lua Mix Scripts Getting Started

Introduction To OpenTx Lua Mix Scripts
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Getting Started
OpenTx Lua Mix Scripts
What Is A Mix Script
Takes inputs such as sticks, switches and channels
Selected and configured from the custom scripts screen
Produces outputs that can be used as inputs to mixes
Used as inputs in the mixes screen
Up to 7 mix scripts can be active per model
Can be used more than once by the same model
Can be used by different models
Selected and configured using the transmitter
Can not be selected and configured using companion
Can not display on the screen
Mix Script File Location
Transmitter
SD Card /SCRIPTS/MIXES/name.lua
name 6 or less characters
Setup Using The Transmitter
Select and configure the lua mix script from the CUSTOM SCRIPTS screen
On the MIXER screen add and configure mixes using an input from the output of the lua mix script
Sample Script Setup
Download GtStd.lua (right click and Save As, Download Linked File)
Place the file
SD Card /SCRIPTS/MIXES/
Select the model to be edited
Press PAGE repeatedly until the CUSTOM SCRIPTS screen is displayed
Press ENT
Press ENT (again)
Select GtStd
Press ENT
Press (-) twice to select Input – – –
Press ENT, the – – – will flash on and off
Press (-) or (+) to select the desired input
Press ENT
Press (-) to select Percent 5
Press ENT, the 5 will flash on and off
Press (-) or (+) to select the desired value
Press ENT
Move the input (in this case the throttle stick) and note the output value changing
Note the name of the output, GtSt in this case
Press EXIT twice
Press PAGE repeatedly until MIXER screen is displayed
Press (-) repeatedly until until the desired channel is selected
Press ENT
Press (-) to select Source
Long Press ENT
Press (-) to select Lua Scripts
Press ENT
Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the MIXER screen
Move the lua mix script input (the throttle stick in this case) and note the change in the channel value
This was just and introduction to using a mix script. It does not do anything useful. However now that you understand what mix scripts are and how to use them you can now use any mix script you come across.