LUA Reference Guide
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2.11
  • EdgeTX LUA Reference Guide
  • Overview
    • Lua Basics
    • LUA version and included libraries
      • io Library
    • Script Types
      • One-Time Scripts
      • Telemetry Scripts
      • Widget Scripts
      • Function Scripts
      • Mixes Scripts
    • Radios
      • BetaFPV
      • FlySky
      • FrSky
      • Jumper
      • Radiomaster
        • TX16S
    • Internal indexes
      • Source List
      • Switch Positions List
  • LUA API Reference
    • Constants
      • Color Constants
      • Flags and Pattern Constants
      • Key Event Constants
      • Logical Switch Function Constants
      • Screen Constants
      • Special Character Constants
      • Special Function Constants
      • Touch Event Constants
      • Widget Options Constants
      • Units
    • Display LCD
      • Lcd Functions Overview
      • lcd.clear
      • lcd.drawBitmap
      • lcd.drawChannel
      • lcd.drawCombobox(x, y, w, list, idx [, flags])
      • lcd.drawFilledRectangle(x, y, w, h [, flags])
      • lcd.drawGauge(x, y, w, h, fill, maxfill [, flags])
      • lcd.drawLine(x1, y1, x2, y2, pattern, flags)
      • lcd.drawNumber(x, y, value [, flags])
      • lcd.drawPixmap(x, y, name)
      • lcd.drawPoint(x, y)
      • lcd.drawRectangle(x, y, w, h [, flags [, t]])
      • lcd.drawScreenTitle(title, page, pages)
      • lcd.drawSource(x, y, source [, flags])
      • lcd.drawSwitch(x, y, switch, flags)
      • lcd.drawText(x, y, text [, flags])
      • lcd.drawTimer(x, y, value [, flags])
      • lcd.drawAnnulus(x, y, r1, r2, start, end [, flags])
      • lcd.drawArc(x, y, r, start, end [, flags])
      • lcd.drawCircle(x, y, r [, flags])
      • lcd.drawFilledCircle(x, y, r [, flags])
      • lcd.drawFilledTriangle(x1, y1, x2, y2, x3, y3 [, flags])
      • lcd.drawHudRectangle(pitch, roll, xmin, xmax, ymin, ymax [, flags])
      • lcd.drawLineWithClipping(x1, y1, x2, y2, xmin, xmax, ymin, ymax, pattern [, flags])
      • lcd.drawPie(x, y, r, start, end [, flags])
      • lcd.drawTriangle(x1, y1, x2, y2, x3, y3 [, flags])
      • lcd.getColor(area)
      • lcd.getLastLeftPos()
      • lcd.getLastPos()
      • lcd.getLastRightPos()
      • lcd.drawBitmapPattern(bitmap, x, y [, flags])
      • lcd.drawBitmapPatternPie(bitmap, x, y, startAngle, endAngle [, flags])
      • lcd.drawTextLines(x, y, w, h, text [, flags])
      • lcd.exitFullScreen()
      • lcd.invertRect(x, y, w, h [, flags])
      • lcd.refresh()
      • lcd.RGB
      • lcd.resetBacklightTimeout()
      • lcd.setColor(area, color)
      • lcd.sizeText(text [, flags])
      • popupConfirmation(title, message, event)
      • popupInput(title, event, input, min, max)
      • popupWarning(title, event)
      • GREY()
    • LVGL for Lua
      • Overview
      • Examples
      • Constants
      • API
      • lvgl.align
      • lvgl.arc
      • lvgl.box
      • lvgl.build
      • lvgl.button
      • lvgl.choice
      • lvgl.file
      • lvgl.circle
      • lvgl.clear
      • lvgl.color
      • lvgl.confirm
      • lvgl.dialog
      • lvgl.isAppMode
      • lvgl.isFullScreen
      • lvgl.exitFullScreen
      • lvgl.font
      • lvgl.getContext
      • lvgl.message
      • lvgl.momentaryButton
      • lvgl.hide
      • lvgl.hline
      • lvgl.image
      • lvgl.label
      • lvgl.line
      • lvgl.menu
      • lvgl.numberEdit
      • lvgl.page
      • lvgl.qrcode
      • lvgl.rectangle
      • lvgl.set
      • lvgl.setting
      • lvgl.show
      • lvgl.slider
      • lvgl.verticalSlider
      • lvgl.source
      • lvgl.switch
      • lvgl.textEdit
      • lvgl.timer
      • lvgl.toggle
      • lvgl.triangle
      • lvgl.vline
    • Model Functions
      • model.defaultInputs
      • model.deleteFlightModes
      • model.deleteInput
      • model.deleteInputs
      • model.deleteMix
      • model.deleteMixes
      • model.getCurve
      • model.getCustomFunction(function)
      • model.getFlightMode(index)
      • model.getGlobalVariable(index, flight_mode)
      • model.getInfo
      • model.getInput(input, line)
      • model.getInputsCount(input)
      • model.getLogicalSwitch(switch)
      • model.getMix(channel, line)
      • model.getMixesCount(channel)
      • model.getModule(index)
      • model.getOutput(index)
      • model.getSensor(sensor)
      • model.getTimer(timer)
      • model.insertInput(input, line, value)
      • model.insertMix(channel, line, value)
      • model.getSwashRing()
      • model.setSwashRing(params)
      • model.resetSensor(sensor)
      • model.resetTimer(timer)
      • model.setCurve(curve, params)
      • model.setCustomFunction(function, value)
      • model.setFlightMode(index, params)
      • model.setGlobalVariable(index, flight_mode, value)
      • model.setInfo(value)
      • model.setLogicalSwitch(switch, value)
      • model.setModule(index, value)
      • model.setOutput(index, value)
      • model.setTimer(timer, value)
    • Bitmap Functions
      • Bitmap.resize(bitmap, width, height)
      • Bitmap.toMask(bitmap)
      • Bitmap.getSize(name)
      • Bitmap.open(name)
    • Filesystem
      • chdir(directory)
      • del(file or directory)
      • dir(directory)
      • fstat(path)
    • Serial Ports
      • serialGetPower(port_nr)
      • serialRead([num])
      • serialSetPower(port_nr, value)
      • serialWrite(str)
      • setSerialBaudrate(baudrate)
    • System
      • defaultChannel(stick)
      • defaultStick(channel)
      • getGeneralSettings()
      • getVersion()
      • screenshot()
    • Key Inputs
      • getRotEncMode()
      • getRotEncSpeed()
      • killEvents(key)
    • LUA Scripts
      • getAvailableMemory()
      • getUsage()
      • loadScript(file [, mode], [,env])
    • Time
      • getDateTime()
      • getGlobalTimer()
      • getRtcTime()
      • getTime()
      • resetGlobalTimer([type])
    • Audio-Sound
      • playDuration(duration [, hourFormat])
      • playFile(name)
      • playHaptic(duration, pause [, flags])
      • playNumber(value, unit [, attributes])
      • playTone(frequency, duration, pause [, flags [, freqIncr]])
      • flushAudio()
    • Telemetry
      • getRSSI()
    • RF module
      • accessTelemetryPush()
      • crossfireTelemetryPop()
      • crossfireTelemetryPush()
      • ghostTelemetryPop()
      • ghostTelemetryPush()
      • sportTelemetryPop()
      • sportTelemetryPush()
      • getRAS()
      • multiBuffer(address[,value])
    • GPS
      • getTxGPS()
    • Variables
      • getFieldInfo(source)
      • getFlightMode(mode)
      • getLogicalSwitchValue(id)
      • getOutputValue(outputIndex)
      • getShmVar(id)
      • getSourceIndex(sourceName)
      • getSourceName(sourceIndex)
      • getSourceValue(source)
      • getSwitchIndex(positionName)
      • getSwitchName(switchIndex)
      • getSwitchValue(switchIndex)
      • getValue(source)
      • setShmVar(id, value)
      • setStickySwitch(id, value)
      • sources([first[, last]])
      • switches([first[, last]])
  • LUA API Programming
    • Data Exchange with the EdgeTX Model Setup
    • Drawing Flags and Colors
    • Init Function Syntax
    • Input Table Syntax
    • Loading Code Modules Dynamically
    • Output Table Syntax
    • Return Statement Syntax
    • Run Function Syntax
    • Saving Memory
    • Using Key and Touch Events
    • Advanced Topics
      • Debugging techniques
      • Lua data sharing across scripts
      • Speed/memory optimizaton tricks
  • Appendixes
    • Fonts
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This guide covers the development of user-written scripts for R/C transmitters running the EdgeTX operating system with Lua support. Readers should be familiar with EdgeTX, the EdgeTX Companion, and know how to transfer files the SD card in the transmitter.

The latest version of this guide will always be available . At the top of the left sidebar there is a version option if you are running an older version of EdgeTX and need the docs for that specific version.

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Covers various topics of LUA implementation in EdgeTX operating system system

Reference of all constants and functions available in EdgeTX LUA API

EdgeTX LUA programming guide that covers coding techniques with examples.

EdgeTX LUA development support

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The EdgeTX team has no intention of making a profit from their work - EdgeTX is free and open source and will remain free and open source. However, the project is more expensive to maintain than most open source projects. This in mainly because there is a never ending flood of hardware to integrate and maintain code for. Hardware that costs. In addition, in order to develop for this hardware, certain specalised test and measurement equipment is also required.

In order to support this, EdgeTX has chosen to use OpenCollective to allow for donations from the community, as well as funding from manufacturers who choose to partner with and sponsor the project. This also allows for transparent accounting of what the funds are spent on.

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LUA API Reference
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