Frsky have finally delivered on a 6 position mode switch for the Taranis. Unfortunately info is scant at this stage. What I can say is we start to ship these late next week. Installation instructions will be available around the same time.
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My switch actually feels pretty good for such a small unit so there may be some inconsistent QC issues. The output can be rearranged if you wish. Here is a link on how to do it.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1914834&page=539
you can also use the Slider? so you don't have to take out a Pot.
I just installed the 6 position rotory. I'm pretty disappointed with it. Its very stiff and feels crappy. The detents are not at all linear:
100%, 60%, 50%, 33%, 0%, -100%
The signal jumps to 100% (2012ms) when in between detents, and this occurs momentarily every time I turn the knob.
I still prefer a switch solution on a pot solution because you have to dial through modes you do not want and it is tricky to know what mode you selected on a dial, especially when emergency requires to select a specific mode asap.
@Mark
Yes, you have not make any firmware modifications, only remove a pot or a 3position switch and place this 6 position swich, you also have to add 5 resistors:
http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/6-position-mode-switch-for-apm
This switch seems very small!
Regarding drilling plastic: An excellent tool for this is a specially made tapered steel hand-held reamer that is intended for making good-size holes in thin plastic R/C car bodies but works on thicker material too. Can be found at a good LHS or of course on line. Also, Dremel sells a bit that looks like a drill but cuts plastics to the sides. Messier than the reamer though.
The mode switch replaces one of the pots.
I understand that it if you are into drilling plastic, it may be possible to add a third. Not sure if the standard FW will support this though.