LUA Reference Guide
2.11
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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  2. Time

getRtcTime()

Return current RTC system date as unix timstamp (in seconds since 1. Jan 1970)

Please note the RTC timestamp is kept internally as a 32bit integer, which will overflow in 2038.

Parameters

none

Return value

  • number Number of seconds elapsed since 1. Jan 1970

PreviousgetGlobalTimer()NextgetTime()

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