User Manual

Deviation User Manual for Jumper T8SG, Release 5.0
8 Chapter 2. Installation
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2.5. Upgrading the file system with Deviation Uploader
So should you load the Deviation 5.0 release or should you load a Nightly? Your own requirements will
determine the answer to that question. If you use Walkera, Spectrum and Flysky models, and any number
of variations of the WLToys V2x2 quads, the Deviation 5.0 release will be sufficient. If you have one of
many newer small quads, or if you want support for additional hardware beyond additional transmitter
modules, you should consider using the Nightly build.
If you are also adding hardware modifications, such as switches or transmitter modules, you should install
the Deviation Nightly build first and review the available features. After Deviation is running, install your
hardware and modify any settings to support your modifications. This helps you determine the source of
issues later for troubleshooting.
2.8 Test Builds
Test Builds are for experienced users only. The Deviation Test builds are prepared by software developers
to test new features or hardware options, and require a higher level of experience. These builds may also
require specific transmitter configuration or hardware mods.
Some test builds require that you install the latest Nightly prior to installation. DO NOT INSTALL A TEST
BUILD until you read the thread detailing the reason for that build and how to use it, and know why you
would want to use it.
Once you install a test build, do add a post to the appropriate thread letting the developer know how
things went! That’s why they are created - so developers can get feedback, even if it’s only a note that
things worked fine.
2.9 USB & File-system
Deviation stores all configuration, bitmaps, and models as regular files on the USB file-system. USB can
be most easily enabled by holding down the ‘ENT’ button while powering up the transmitter. Files can
then be easily copied to or from the transmitter.
The directory structure is as follows:
\tx.ini
Transmitter configuration. Includes trim settings, calibration data, and the last-used
model number
\hardware.ini
Transmitter hardware setup, describing supported hardware modifications. number
\errors.txt
If the firmware crashes or reboots, debug information will be stored in this file
\datalog.bin
File for telemetry data