FrSky SR8 PRO unexpected behavior in ETHOS 1.6.0

[Gizmo6]

I removed a SR8 PRO from the airframe it was mounted in to re-bind and re-calibrate the stabilization system after updating my transmitter.
After successful registering I started the bind process but instead of getting SR8 I get select device --- the bind completed and now the
receiver line on the RF systems page reports RX1 vice SR8. System info reports Receiver1 as Archer X with the proper 2.1.14 FW and the receiver
no longer responds to Ch2 inputs.
Anyone else seeing strange results with SR PRO receivers?

 

[Gizmo6]

Seems I somehow managed to damage this receiver while attempting to update it to work with ETHOS 1.6.0 my second SR8 PRO updated with no issues.

 

[Wayne]

Just a guess, were you using OTA for the update?

 

[Gizmo6]

First receiver I attempted OTA, never again I now have a set of cables made up just to flash firmware on any receiver that can be hard wired.

 

[Wayne]

OTA was a good option.. They will find the bug eventually and get it going.

 

[Gizmo6]

I will still use it for my R9 receivers but if one of those gets bricked it doesn't hurt as much as a bricking a SR/TDSR.

 

[Wayne]

I strongly suggest you reach out to FrSky about getting a replacement. This is not your fault, it is a result of their software bug.

 

[Gizmo6]

I contacted the service center and they are willing to take a look at it but the Rx is out of warranty. I am currently undecided on what to do with this Rx,
I fear the cost of shipping and repair (if it can be repaired) is likely to be as much as a new Archer Plus replacement.

 

[Wayne]

You are in California? So is FrSky, they are in Brea. Should cost you a couple of bucks to mail to them. I'd stress all was fine before their software bricked the unit, thus a FrSky issue. They need to hear this from folks that have run into the issue so they can fix the darn thing.

 

[Tmcfarland]

You are in California? So is FrSky, they are in Brea. Should cost you a couple of bucks to mail to them. I'd stress all was fine before their software bricked the unit, thus a FrSky issue. They need to hear this from folks that have run into the issue so they can fix the darn thing.

Brea! Thats interesting because I only live 30 minutes away. Do they have an office or service desk I could stop by if I ever needed service or advice?

Tom

 

[Wayne]

Yes, I think you can do that. Send them an email. Some of them are off at some show, but they should get you going.

 

[Gizmo6]

Yes I am in the Sacramento area. My broken SR8 is on its way to the service center to see what they can do to revive it.

 

[Gizmo6]

The service center recovered the receiver and it seems to be working properly again, I just need to recalibrate and install it back in the airframe it came out of.