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by chris ables
Wed Jun 13, 2012 12:35 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWiiConf_shared is broken - function copyOf(byte[], int)
Replies: 56
Views: 13027

Re: MultiWiiConf_shared is broken - function copyOf(byte[],

Thanks to all who were involved in version 2.0 ! It works great for me and on my Mac ! I have it saved so i will always have it and i will always run it ! Pyro's , flips , and hauls ass as smooth as silk ! Warthox style !!!! Good job guy's and the best response for a remark is no response at all !!!...
by chris ables
Tue Jun 05, 2012 12:31 pm
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: Lazy motor
Replies: 2
Views: 1670

Re: Lazy motor

I dont go by those motor gui readings because mine is all uneven but my quad flies great ! Pyrofer is right also because if the gyros try to adjust they will keep trying until they get a response from the quad moving in the dirrection that they are trying to move it or they will try harder and motor...
by chris ables
Thu May 31, 2012 1:32 pm
Forum: Ideas
Topic: New link on board index?
Replies: 2
Views: 1192

Re: New link on board index?

Yes anywhere we can download shared running files!
by chris ables
Wed May 30, 2012 4:35 pm
Forum: Ideas
Topic: New link on board index?
Replies: 2
Views: 1192

New link on board index?

I was thinking if it was possible for a shared files link to be added on the board index here for people to share working setups for diffrent boards and configurations ! I think it would help noobys that dont know how to modify files and having problems thats file related ! I mean where we can uploa...
by chris ables
Wed May 30, 2012 4:26 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: No throttle MWC Crius 1.9
Replies: 16
Views: 5614

Re: No throttle MWC Crius 1.9

Just one more thing! Did you uncomment the crius board in conf.h before flashing to board? Forgot to ask you earlier! Also if your a nooby just remove the two // before the board to uncomment!
by chris ables
Wed May 30, 2012 12:36 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: No throttle MWC Crius 1.9
Replies: 16
Views: 5614

Re: No throttle MWC Crius 1.9

Ok i dont know anything else to tell you to try ! Maybe something in firmware has to be set? Im just not familiar with those radio's your using! Im sorry i cant help anymore than that!
by chris ables
Wed May 30, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: No throttle MWC Crius 1.9
Replies: 16
Views: 5614

Re: No throttle MWC Crius 1.9

Kaffine have you flew this board before this? Just wondering if your throttle may be reversed.
by chris ables
Wed May 30, 2012 11:57 am
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: No throttle MWC Crius 1.9
Replies: 16
Views: 5614

Re: No throttle MWC Crius 1.9

Bill is there anything he needs to change in firmware for pcm radio? I use a spektrum and not aware of pcm radio's!
by chris ables
Wed May 30, 2012 11:25 am
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: No throttle MWC Crius 1.9
Replies: 16
Views: 5614

Re: No throttle MWC Crius 1.9

Also as bill said the acc has to be calibrated but the first calibration mus be made with tx sticks !
by chris ables
Wed May 30, 2012 11:15 am
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: No throttle MWC Crius 1.9
Replies: 16
Views: 5614

Re: No throttle MWC Crius 1.9

In aurduino you need to select the duemilanove w/atmega328 board before you flash firmware!
by chris ables
Mon May 28, 2012 3:30 pm
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: Front motors are getting hot.
Replies: 18
Views: 5828

Re: Front motors are getting hot.

you can change front motors to back and if same motors get hot that will tell you if it's the motors are the problem! Might be the bearings !!
by chris ables
Mon May 28, 2012 1:20 pm
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: Front motors are getting hot.
Replies: 18
Views: 5828

Re: Front motors are getting hot.

Are you running motor connectors? And if so you need to hardwire them!! Bad connectors can cause heat.
by chris ables
Tue May 22, 2012 1:34 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Getting started
Replies: 3
Views: 1615

Re: Getting started

yeah but look at the shipping price!
by chris ables
Fri May 18, 2012 12:56 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Strange Quad behaviour at high speed HELP !!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1383

Re: Strange Quad behaviour at high speed HELP !!!!

I would try lowering p a little first then if that didnt do it i would change those gaui props ! They are to flexible for high speed ! They start flexing and make gyro's react! I had that problem and i ordered some gemfan props and wow what a diffrence ! Also do you hardwire your esc to motor wires?...
by chris ables
Sat May 12, 2012 2:00 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Problems connecting to GUI
Replies: 9
Views: 3160

Re: Problems connecting to GUI

m. I also found this for you ! Theres another file you can try in the last post on this page . Also read these post! And read the note under that file on this page! Keep us imformed of any progress please! m. Oh yes also turn your transmitter on and calibrate the gyro and acc according to this link ...
by chris ables
Fri May 11, 2012 5:00 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Problems connecting to GUI
Replies: 9
Views: 3160

Re: Problems connecting to GUI

http://multikopter.co.uk/forum/index.ph ... y-version/. Try downloading and loading the file on this link!
by chris ables
Fri May 11, 2012 4:09 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Problems connecting to GUI
Replies: 9
Views: 3160

Re: Problems connecting to GUI

Have you uncommented crius multiwii se board in conf.h in firmware before flashing?
by chris ables
Tue May 08, 2012 4:08 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: bluetooth multiwii configurator for ipod touch ??
Replies: 2
Views: 2257

bluetooth multiwii configurator for ipod touch ??

Anyone know of a bluetooth multiwii configurator for an ipod touch that does not require jailbreak ? I have the one for my android but would really rather have it for my ipod touch ! I think whoever wrote the android app should have written the same program for ipod touch,iphone ,ipad without 3g !
by chris ables
Sun May 06, 2012 9:50 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Can't get sensors to show activity in GUI
Replies: 16
Views: 4908

Re: Can't get sensors to show activity in GUI

Did you click the tool tab in arduino and then boards and choose the first pro mini board ? They are 4 different pro mini boards and i believe yours is the first pro mini that they show !!
by chris ables
Sun May 06, 2012 7:09 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Can't get sensors to show activity in GUI
Replies: 16
Views: 4908

Re: Can't get sensors to show activity in GUI

Hey also be sure you use the 1.9 GUI ex:the same GUI as the firmware ! 1.7 gui wont work with 1.9 firmware !! You need to use the 1.9 GUI !!
by chris ables
Sun May 06, 2012 7:01 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Can't get sensors to show activity in GUI
Replies: 16
Views: 4908

Re: Can't get sensors to show activity in GUI

Also be sure to read this whole page as it will guide you on info for that board ! http://www.multiwiicopter.com/products/sku-25
by chris ables
Sun May 06, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Can't get sensors to show activity in GUI
Replies: 16
Views: 4908

Re: Can't get sensors to show activity in GUI

ok u may try one more thing ! I see you used aurdino 022 ! Try aurduino 023 ! I dont know if this will do it but maybe worth a try ! If still no luck you can try posting this question here http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1420778 . Sorry i cant help no more than that but im kinda a newbe here also ! Good luck
by chris ables
Sun May 06, 2012 4:22 am
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Can't get sensors to show activity in GUI
Replies: 16
Views: 4908

Re: Can't get sensors to show activity in GUI

go here and download the sketch file and load it ! https://www.multiwiicopter.com/multiwii ... downloads/ These files are configured for the paris version 4 board !!
by chris ables
Sun Apr 29, 2012 1:45 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Quadrino Zoom Mounting
Replies: 4
Views: 2123

Re: Quadrino Zoom Mounting

the lpf is for vibration but mine flew ok without lpf adjustments ! Just install it and be sure your props are balanced and you should be ok ! My frame is small and thin also so thats why i use the lpf settings ! If you read the conf. file you will see the lpf settings ! Just use the file that came ...
by chris ables
Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:07 am
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Quadrino Zoom Mounting
Replies: 4
Views: 2123

Re: Quadrino Zoom Mounting

i have my quadrino hard mounted with nylon standoffs ! But i also use the first low pass filter in the firmware ! Mine flies great !!
by chris ables
Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:37 am
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: ESC calibration
Replies: 51
Views: 27410

Re: ESC calibration

http://www.multiwiicopter.com/pages/multiwiicopter-wiki. Go to bottom of page on this link and that's what I do and it works for every brand esc!! You can also purchase a cable like this from whitespy ! This is easy and only requires receiver and esc's !!
by chris ables
Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:21 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Run MultiWii @ 400 Hz - Very Important - ESC - Solution!
Replies: 65
Views: 30696

Re: Run MultiWii @ 400 Hz - Very Important - ESC - Solution!

Hi there, I just tested this mod regarding my wobble of death problem. The 400Hz mod does not fix that. So my problem lies elsewhere - DAMN! Nils Have you crashed this board? If so probably like lenz said and a bad solder joint ! Also high humidity and wet can cause things like this ! And maybe a b...
by chris ables
Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:30 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Run MultiWii @ 400 Hz - Very Important - ESC - Solution!
Replies: 65
Views: 30696

Re: Run MultiWii @ 400 Hz - Very Important - ESC - Solution!

Hi there, I built my first Quad with Turnigy Plush 25A and it was rock solid, I could throw it into the air and arm it in mid air and it leveled nicely. After I lost it I rebuilt the exact same copter but used HK Super Simple, these ESC stopped doing the stress test by forcing one motor down rapidl...
by chris ables
Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:16 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Drift problem in auto level mode
Replies: 35
Views: 11823

Re: Drift problem in auto level mode

im also running ronco's output file but dont know if that would help you ! Ive heard diffrent results with it !! it's the 400hz output file and im running skywalker 20 amp esc's with it !! Warthox said it made no difference on his but it smoothed mine out a good bit . Might be my board but i really ...
by chris ables
Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Drift problem in auto level mode
Replies: 35
Views: 11823

Re: Drift problem in auto level mode

ok fred i sent it but the board i selected was for the quadrino and not the zoom ! I flashed my friends zoom with it last !!
by chris ables
Sun Apr 15, 2012 6:13 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Drift problem in auto level mode
Replies: 35
Views: 11823

Re: Drift problem in auto level mode

I fly with just itg3200 gyro's and bma130 acc with no problems in either mode ! And i fly aggresive aerobatics ! And also have flown acc trusted and not trusted with no problems ! It does drift in wind but stays level even at long periods !
by chris ables
Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:50 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Drift problem in auto level mode
Replies: 35
Views: 11823

Re: Drift problem in auto level mode

ok how about commenting trusted acc in firmware ? Turning trusted acc off !!! If you tried this i dont know what else to tell you !! Sorry .
by chris ables
Sun Apr 15, 2012 2:36 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Drift problem in auto level mode
Replies: 35
Views: 11823

Re: Drift problem in auto level mode

Have you tried trimming the acc with transmitter sticks, not in the GUI ? This must be done at least once after installing firmware !!!
by chris ables
Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:11 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Drift problem in auto level mode
Replies: 35
Views: 11823

Re: Drift problem in auto level mode

Autolevel just keeps aircraft upright and doesnt hold it in one spot ! You have to have gps for it to stay in one spot !!
by chris ables
Sun Apr 08, 2012 11:22 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: advanced acro flying need some tuning help
Replies: 3
Views: 1672

Re: advanced acro flying need some tuning help

I was running to big a prop once and had that problem !!
by chris ables
Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:08 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Run MultiWii @ 400 Hz - Very Important - ESC - Solution!
Replies: 65
Views: 30696

Re: Run MultiWii @ 400 Hz - Very Important - ESC - Solution!

Thats cool , then the refresh rate did make a difference on mine ! I installed 8x4.5 props instead of the 9x4.47 that i had on it today and wow my quad feels locked on and great ! Just flew 10 min straight at 80% to full throttle whole time and it never wobbled or bogged ! I'll try and get henry to ...
by chris ables
Fri Mar 30, 2012 1:59 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Run MultiWii @ 400 Hz - Very Important - ESC - Solution!
Replies: 65
Views: 30696

Re: Run MultiWii @ 400 Hz - Very Important - ESC - Solution!

Me and henry caldwell ran the 400hz file a bunch yesterday and had good results but dont know if it was refresh rate or lower resolution that did it but we both have good results with it ! Henry has the flyfun 18 amp and i have the skywalker 20 amp ! I wished the gui had refresh rate and resolution ...
by chris ables
Fri Mar 30, 2012 12:46 am
Forum: Buy & Sell
Topic: Shops in the US
Replies: 2
Views: 2091

Re: Shops in the US

RCDUDE and he's fast at getting stuff to you !!!
by chris ables
Fri Mar 30, 2012 12:44 am
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: New to RC. Radio help
Replies: 3
Views: 1561

Re: New to RC. Radio help

I dont think that futaba rx will work with specktrum though !!!
by chris ables
Fri Mar 30, 2012 12:34 am
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: New to RC. Radio help
Replies: 3
Views: 1561

Re: New to RC. Radio help

Specktrum works great for me !!
by chris ables
Fri Mar 30, 2012 12:32 am
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Not enought power to fly ?
Replies: 13
Views: 5020

Re: Not enought power to fly ?

I fly a 30c battery in mine sometimes but power is way down and quad wobbles ! ! I fly 50c packs and get twice the power with no wobble !!
by chris ables
Fri Mar 30, 2012 12:26 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: multiwii 2.0 problems gyro
Replies: 4
Views: 2079

Re: multiwii 2.0 problems gyro

try turning on the lpf ! The first step down usually takes care of vibration problems if not to bad !!
by chris ables
Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:16 pm
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: RICCS 20 amp esc
Replies: 4
Views: 2133

Re: RICCS 20 amp esc

Go up on your atv's in your transmitter on the full throttle position ! Sounds like your esc's are not recieving full throttle ! i had to set mine on 115% on top throttle before my esc's found full throttle !
by chris ables
Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:49 pm
Forum: Ideas
Topic: wishlist for v2.1
Replies: 62
Views: 23298

Re: wishlist for v2.1

Ive brought this up before and it's a wish ! I wish gui to have esc refresh rate in it like xaircraft gui does ! I mean where you can set refresh rate at what the esc's refresh rate is in the gui !! Come on Alex or someone , i know this can be done !!
by chris ables
Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: throttle issue / Multiwii 2.0
Replies: 4
Views: 1762

Re: throttle issue / Multiwii 2.0

You need to use the 2.0 gui that came in the multiwii 2.0 folder you downloaded !
by chris ables
Wed Mar 28, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Run MultiWii @ 400 Hz - Very Important - ESC - Solution!
Replies: 65
Views: 30696

Re: Run MultiWii @ 400 Hz - Very Important - ESC - Solution!

Ronco i have skywalker esc's and they run at 423hz ! That file runs great in my quad ! Throttle is alot smoother and quad feels 100% better !! Please let me know if you make a cleaner version as i think this is a great thing !! THANK YOU VERY MUCH ! Can you make me an output file at 423hz ? Thats wh...
by chris ables
Wed Mar 28, 2012 2:00 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Run MultiWii @ 400 Hz - Very Important - ESC - Solution!
Replies: 65
Views: 30696

Re: Run MultiWii @ 400 Hz - Very Important - ESC - Solution!

GOT IT ! I JUST REPLACE THE STOCK FILE WITH YOURS !! GREAT JOB RONCO YOU ARE THE MAN !!!! THANX !!