dkm

My 18MZ is slow to boot.
Initial turn on is taking 53-55 sec, (it used to be a lot faster, about half this time).
Later flights still take 45-50 sec to boot.
Set has 30 models in memory and shuts down in 4-5 sec.
Any ideas ?

FUTABA-RC

Seems a tad long, but not sure I'd be too concerned. Have you done a software update recently? That may help if not. I'll time mine tomorrow.

dkm

Last updated back in 2017 to v2.7.2
No new models added for four months.

FUTABA-RC

Current software is 2.7.3. Can't hurt to update. I'll time mine tomorrow and let you know.

Might change models and see if that affects the boot time as well.

modtron

Bill, don't forget it's slower when the SD card is installed !

modtron
Oxford UK

dkm

The ver 2.7.3 appears to be a update for the 18mzWC and T-FHSS, nothing in it for the early 18mz.
" [ Version: 2.7.3 ] Fixed issue about that telemetry log does not work with T-FHSS."
However typical Microsoft and computers, I reloaded the ver 2.7.2 and the boot time is now returned to normal.
Boot now 5-8 sec.
Thanks for the help.

FUTABA-RC

Good deal. Just needed a little tap in the software to get it straight again.

FWIW here are some numbers on my radios:

18MZ = 22.2 seconds
18SZ = 3.5 seconds
32MZ = 17.0 seconds

dkm

After overnight charge,
Cold boot 18.4 sec
Shutdown 5.1 sec
Warm boot 5.6 sec
fixed.....

FUTABA-RC

Glad it got worked out.