I said what?
The FS-OS does not take anything away from OpenTX. It is just less powerful (flexible) than OpenTX.
My understanding of FS-OS is that it is a business decision. FrSky did not want to be beholding to an outside source for such a key feature of today's radio, the operating system. So they developed one in house that is based on canned menus and architecture similar to the other big radio manufactures.
As a business this is smart, in that the learning curve may not be as steep for some, coming from say Jr , Futaba of Spektrum. It might help with Horus sales.
But as far as the end user (you and I) FS-OS is not as flexible in its programing. Truth be told most of use don't need or know how to use the "full" power of OpenTX, so this isn't usually a concern.
Coming from radios like the Multiplex Profi I'm use to making my mixers. Using the menu driven mixer like those found in OS's like the FS-OS, I often write myself into a corner. With OpenTX I can work my way out and get the model to behave a lot closer to what I originally wanted.
I think some folks get overwhelmed or discouraged if they can't use a program to its full potential. So they choose a program with less potential. While OpenTX has a lot of potential you can still write simple programs with it.
I have to admit I've never programed with the FS-OS. Anybody know if the FS-OS has areas where it has the potential to out perform OpenTX, other than sales?
All the best,
Konrad