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by UndCon
Sun Oct 07, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: MWii 2.1 tricopter yaw issue
Replies: 4
Views: 2017

Re: MWii 2.1 tricopter yaw issue

Are you using bullet connectors?

if so - get rid of them and solder all wires - they caused a number of crashes on my Quads
by UndCon
Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:58 am
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: Frsky PPM sum hookup
Replies: 14
Views: 13163

Re: Frsky PPM sum hookup

I think I solved my glitches - most likely the wrong ms value in PPM.
(should be 18ms instead of 22.5 as I used)
by UndCon
Sat Aug 18, 2012 8:51 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii and FRSKY D8r-II glitches
Replies: 7
Views: 3602

Re: MultiWii and FRSKY D8r-II glitches

This is still not solved - the issue appears on both my receivers and I changed to 22,5ms - nothing helps


EDIT: I changed to 18ms according to this page
http://www.frsky-rc.com/ShowProducts.asp?id=89

and this image

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by UndCon
Sat Aug 18, 2012 8:48 pm
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: Frsky PPM sum hookup
Replies: 14
Views: 13163

Re: Frsky PPM sum hookup

HI! I use PPM on Frsky enable PPM that suits your radio in config H I have this: #define SERIAL_SUM_PPM ROLL,PITCH,THROTTLE,YAW,AUX1,AUX2,AUX3,AUX4 then you enable PPM on your Frsky receiver according to the manual like holding button when powering up? Then you connect a single servo wire between th...
by UndCon
Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:32 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: A crash made all go bad
Replies: 2
Views: 1391

Re: A crash made all go bad

Not with the Quad - but with my Skywalker :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpMRSb7EZHM&feature=plcp
by UndCon
Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:37 pm
Forum: Ideas
Topic: Inflight data logging HW+SW
Replies: 55
Views: 18560

Re: Inflight data logging HW+SW

A small board with SDcard would be cool.
by UndCon
Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:53 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: ESC calibration mode - Gentle reminder
Replies: 12
Views: 6369

Re: ESC calibration mode - Gentle reminder

sounds real bad, sorry for that mishap. Did it at least result in calibrated ESCs? LOL, i dont think so, since the ESCs never went into beep mode, i picked up the pieces of my quad, saw the broken motor mount and just put it all in my workshop and then found the bottle of rum... Ill look at it toni...
by UndCon
Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:54 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii release 2.1 is here :)
Replies: 52
Views: 46603

Re: MultiWii release 2.1 is here :)

Cool work - tanks to all involved! I tried with my paris v4 board (genuine WMP/NK and a BMP085) Some issues as the GUI crashes after a while. Cannot calibrate sensors from GUI without GUI-crash - have not yet connected a RX but I will try today with a PPM-RX as mentioned above that calibration with ...
by UndCon
Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:53 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: ESC calibration mode - Gentle reminder
Replies: 12
Views: 6369

Re: ESC calibration mode - Gentle reminder

I think this feature will hurt more people considering how huge the thread at RCG has become.

The feature is dangerous!
by UndCon
Sat Jul 14, 2012 10:24 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: A crash made all go bad
Replies: 2
Views: 1391

A crash made all go bad

I crashed the Quad yesterday when I tweaked all my settings. After imact it would not start again. It did not respond to bluetooth communication (android) or GUI response with FTDI After a reupload of MultiWii 2.0 it worked just fine again... during this process I do not know if the values were kept...
by UndCon
Thu Jul 05, 2012 7:21 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Yet another Android based naze32/multiwii 2.0 configurator
Replies: 54
Views: 24138

Re: Yet another Android based naze32/multiwii 2.0 configurat

This is nice - I will try it when I get home from work.
by UndCon
Thu Jul 05, 2012 7:20 am
Forum: Pictures & Videos
Topic: DIY TX using PS2 Pad
Replies: 16
Views: 15845

Re: DIY TX using PS2 Pad

This is kind of the same project I have been interested in for a while. We salvage lots of Wii gear - I have a box full of nunchuck joysticks I want to use them for something cool - 1 is used for a camera pan/tilt dolly along with an arduino chip of course. Mapping and limiting the joysticks in Ardu...
by UndCon
Thu Jun 28, 2012 11:44 am
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Lost transmitter connection: what happens?
Replies: 30
Views: 8259

Re: Lost transmitter connection: what happens?

Of course Fail safe is used outside the RC world.
The name is not important - it is the intended features that are relevant.

//UndCon
by UndCon
Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:13 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Lost transmitter connection: what happens?
Replies: 30
Views: 8259

Re: Lost transmitter connection: what happens?

Yes - when I hear failsafe I always refer to how receivers react when they loose signal from transmitter

In order to program a failsafe (possible on some models) you usually rebind the RX/TX again.

//UndCon
by UndCon
Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:03 am
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Lost transmitter connection: what happens?
Replies: 30
Views: 8259

Re: Lost transmitter connection: what happens?

Seems I expect something from the so called failsafe that is not its intentions. I suggest renaming it into something else to stop further mishaps. I'm glad I tested the "failsafe" so I know its behavior - I will never do it again. When the RC link dies I'm doomed BTW - similar scenarios h...
by UndCon
Tue Jun 26, 2012 10:58 am
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Lost transmitter connection: what happens?
Replies: 30
Views: 8259

Re: Lost transmitter connection: what happens?

HI!

Spektrum is just an example in this case. - When I tested failsafe I used my TGY9X with Frsky module

my concerns are still the behaviour that once failsafe - always failsafe - until motor are powered off - recovery does not exists
by UndCon
Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:23 am
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Lost transmitter connection: what happens?
Replies: 30
Views: 8259

Re: Lost transmitter connection: what happens?

I triggered the failsafe the hard way - I turned off the transmitter in mid flight. The MultiWii failsafe kicks in and drops the Quad - albeit a bit fast descend (I increased the motor value since then) Now to a problem. try to fly away again when you power up your TX... To recover from a failsafe y...
by UndCon
Fri Jun 15, 2012 7:24 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: rear left motor problem
Replies: 3
Views: 1714

Re: rear left motor problem

Did you calibrate all 4 ESC min/Max settings?

I soldered a small dongle so I can calibrate 6 ESC's at the same time

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if it does not help try clearing EEPROM and start all over
by UndCon
Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:12 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: code bloat - cannot compile working MWC for 10dof TRI anymor
Replies: 10
Views: 3240

Re: code bloat - cannot compile working MWC for 10dof TRI an

I think the whole project has become crazy so many sensors - so many boards - so many LCD options - so many flightmodes I say keep the core - add functionality for the bigger boards only If you want GPS - MEGA boards If you want a Tricopter - MINI boards If you want LCD RTH POS WTF LOL ROFLMAO featu...
by UndCon
Mon Jun 04, 2012 11:15 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Finishing up APM2.0 Support
Replies: 24
Views: 10327

Re: Finishing up APM2.0 Support

With the Oilpan the MultiWii was running OK so why not?

//UndCon
by UndCon
Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:31 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Paris V4
Replies: 2
Views: 1436

Re: Paris V4

HI!

On my Paris V4 I have it connected to 3V3

Using genuine WMP and NK

NK connects to WMP

//UndCon
by UndCon
Fri May 25, 2012 2:12 pm
Forum: Pictures & Videos
Topic: Portable GUI
Replies: 17
Views: 6632

Re: Portable GUI

Not bad at all
//UndCon
by UndCon
Fri May 18, 2012 9:04 am
Forum: Pictures & Videos
Topic: Portable GUI
Replies: 17
Views: 6632

Re: Portable GUI

Sorry for OT above About your GUI question - can you do it like ER9X shows stick input? http://cybermedix.co.nz/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSC_0003.jpg (in this case throttle is on right side - mode 1) The two squares at the bottom are the sticks - and you see 1 stick centered and throttle...
by UndCon
Thu May 17, 2012 11:12 am
Forum: Pictures & Videos
Topic: Portable GUI
Replies: 17
Views: 6632

Re: Portable GUI

I think it depend on what you are using it for.

With the BT connection to my computer or directly to a router you can have a cheap wireless weather-station or RSSfeeder. So I guess its not sideshow related - not sure you need VNC for it tho...

//UndCon
by UndCon
Thu May 17, 2012 1:04 am
Forum: Pictures & Videos
Topic: Portable GUI
Replies: 17
Views: 6632

Re: Portable GUI

True - upgrading memory is only for the extra Linux features

I want to see this frame as a Microsoft sideshow display
by UndCon
Wed May 16, 2012 2:35 pm
Forum: Pictures & Videos
Topic: Portable GUI
Replies: 17
Views: 6632

Re: Portable GUI

Nice work on a cool frame - I might add this to my cart, but soldering a 32mb module is going to be interesting.

//UndCon
by UndCon
Wed May 16, 2012 9:01 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: One motor starts and stops randomly
Replies: 7
Views: 2502

Re: One motor starts and stops randomly

I am not sure - the ones I removed had a small collar that could rotate around a pin, this collar is the spring force that holds the connector firmly in place. I think the problem was all vibrations that makes everything move and the slightest gap causes 1 motor to drop, or even worse reboot the ESC...
by UndCon
Tue May 15, 2012 12:11 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: One motor starts and stops randomly
Replies: 7
Views: 2502

Re: One motor starts and stops randomly

Are you using bullet connectors ? They cause me several crashes so I solder my motors instead.

You might also need to increase MIN_THROTTLE a bit to see if it helps.
//UndCon
by UndCon
Sat May 12, 2012 7:01 pm
Forum: Frames
Topic: Custom quad anti-vibration frame
Replies: 5
Views: 5251

Re: Custom quad anti-vibration frame

If you cut half way through each boom you also create a very weak spot. unless you support it on the outside. I've had crashes that bent alu booms exactly where bolt holes are located several times. I also found out recently on a Tricopter and a Quadcopter that it is more effective to mount boards a...
by UndCon
Thu May 10, 2012 9:48 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Converting my KK Tricopter to MultiWii controlled
Replies: 4
Views: 1961

Re: Converting my KK Tricopter to MultiWii controlled

Hello Steve! A friend of mine recently rebuilt his "dadde" Tricopter from KK to multiwii as he wanted more auto level features and he is very impressed whith Multiwii A few weeks ago he was at my place where I did some demo of my Quad and Tricopters. He will not turn back - that's for sure...
by UndCon
Tue May 01, 2012 7:24 pm
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: Periodic motor twitching
Replies: 5
Views: 2604

Re: Periodic motor twitching

What motors do you use?

I have KDE 22-20 L along with Turnigy 18A Plush and I changed timing

http://www.undcon.com/2011/04/01/turnig ... ogramming/

Do you use bullet connectors to the motors? they caused 2 crashes for me...glitches causing 1 motor to stop and Quad to drop dead
by UndCon
Tue May 01, 2012 7:21 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: artificial horizon
Replies: 3
Views: 1838

Re: artificial horizon

Did you mount your NK the correct way? (upside down)


//UndCon
by UndCon
Tue May 01, 2012 11:07 am
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Setting Up Software and Calibrating Sensors
Replies: 2
Views: 3125

Re: Setting Up Software and Calibrating Sensors

In the MultiWii FAQ

http://www.multiwii.com/faq

There are some useful links at the bottom of the page - Shikra guide is very beginner friendly.

//UndCon
by UndCon
Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:34 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: Flying with no distributed weigth
Replies: 2
Views: 1368

Re: Flying with no distributed weigth

HI!

The copter will compensate with more thrust in the front motors - but you can help by moving weight backwards (battery)
by UndCon
Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:53 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Wierd LCD Characters - Sparkfun Serial LCD
Replies: 3
Views: 1541

Re: Wierd LCD Characters - Sparkfun Serial LCD

You can try the serial LCD with regular arduino LCD-serial code

There are a few options to set brightness of LCD as well.

//UndCon
by UndCon
Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:38 am
Forum: Connecting elements
Topic: Pitch & Roll
Replies: 7
Views: 2713

Re: Pitch & Roll

WM+ is printed on the board but it could be the BMA180 that is reversed (mounted upside down)

if it is correct you might need to clear eeprom as it helped with my issue with gimbal (even tho I have genuine sensors)
//UndCon
by UndCon
Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:29 am
Forum: Ideas
Topic: Altitude hold - how sensitive are you?
Replies: 2
Views: 1943

Re: Altitude hold - how sensitive are you?

Yes that is close to my ideas as well - but there are lots of issues regarding barometer and I don't think pilots know what resolution their altimeter has and moan about it.

//UndCon
by UndCon
Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:43 pm
Forum: Ideas
Topic: Altitude hold - how sensitive are you?
Replies: 2
Views: 1943

Altitude hold - how sensitive are you?

I was thinking about Altitude hold...yesterday I flew with my Quadcopter that is equipped with a bmp085 and it was holding within 1.5 meter Not bad but Ive had better day within 1 meter... Now considering the bmp085 capabilities (from data sheet) 0,5m in ultra low power mode 0,25meter ultra high res...
by UndCon
Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:33 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii and FRSKY D8r-II glitches
Replies: 7
Views: 3602

Re: MultiWii and FRSKY D8r-II glitches

I think I found a cause The radio was set at 32,5mSec on PPM signal (don't know why) All other programs I have is set to 22,5mSec After dropping from 32,5mSec to 22,5mSec the glitches disappeared and everything works as intended So what are you using? Radio = Turnigy 9X with EEPE and Fr-Sky Receiver...
by UndCon
Mon Apr 23, 2012 1:46 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii and FRSKY D8r-II glitches
Replies: 7
Views: 3602

Re: MultiWii and FRSKY D8r-II glitches

On the Quad I have a D4FR in PPM mode so it could be something with the "regular" signal
On the Tricopter I do not use PPM as I have not yet upgraded the firmware to enable PPM
I have to look closer at the programming when I get home (like in 2 hours)
//UndCon
by UndCon
Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:08 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii and FRSKY D8r-II glitches
Replies: 7
Views: 3602

Re: MultiWii and FRSKY D8r-II glitches

HI - thanks for your tips - I will look into the Tricopter-programming on ER9X a bit deeper but I copied the existing programming from my Quadcopter that works just fine so I assumed it should be no crazy mixing involved (there is none for the Quad) if I try the programming in ER9X simulator I see n...
by UndCon
Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:05 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii and FRSKY D8r-II glitches
Replies: 7
Views: 3602

MultiWii and FRSKY D8r-II glitches

Watch this video when I record GUI

EDIT: finally the video is uploaded
http://youtu.be/UQDv7i3DDAc


This is only present with this receiver - If I use the Spektrum instead of the ER9X /FRSKY radio this Tricopter it flies great.
by UndCon
Sat Apr 21, 2012 4:26 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: CRIUS LCD BUG WITH 2.0
Replies: 53
Views: 24540

Re: CRIUS LCD BUG WITH 2.0

I have an USBASP installed in my TGY9X radio :D but if I remember correctly I bought 2...I have to check in my boxes with electronics.

//UndCon
by UndCon
Fri Apr 20, 2012 11:44 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: CRIUS LCD BUG WITH 2.0
Replies: 53
Views: 24540

Re: CRIUS LCD BUG WITH 2.0

Well done!

Can we use the Sparkfun FTDI adapter that we normally program the Arduino with?
And some wires soldered to the 6 pads on the Crius LCD
//UndCon
by UndCon
Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:51 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: baro/sonar automatic landing failsafe
Replies: 15
Views: 9109

Re: baro/sonar automatic landing failsafe

I saw your video like yesterday or so - well done!

I hope this gets implemented into the current dev asap.
//UndCon
by UndCon
Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:31 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: CRIUS LCD BUG WITH 2.0
Replies: 53
Views: 24540

Re: CRIUS LCD BUG WITH 2.0

If Metroid posted his code it would be easier :)
by UndCon
Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:29 pm
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: CUTOUT
Replies: 15
Views: 5289

Re: CUTOUT

ESC's can "cut out" if you use them on 3S when they are specced for 2S.
Also verify programming of your ESC's

http://www.undcon.com/2011/04/01/turnig ... ogramming/