Are you using bullet connectors?
if so - get rid of them and solder all wires - they caused a number of crashes on my Quads
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- Sun Oct 07, 2012 9:29 pm
- Forum: General discussions
- Topic: MWii 2.1 tricopter yaw issue
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2060
- Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:58 am
- Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
- Topic: Frsky PPM sum hookup
- Replies: 14
- Views: 13410
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)
(should be 18ms instead of 22.5 as I used)
- Sat Aug 18, 2012 8:51 pm
- Forum: Software development
- Topic: MultiWii and FRSKY D8r-II glitches
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3701
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
EDIT: I changed to 18ms according to this page
http://www.frsky-rc.com/ShowProducts.asp?id=89
and this image
- Sat Aug 18, 2012 8:48 pm
- Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
- Topic: Frsky PPM sum hookup
- Replies: 14
- Views: 13410
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...
- Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:32 pm
- Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
- Topic: A crash made all go bad
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1429
- Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:37 pm
- Forum: Ideas
- Topic: Inflight data logging HW+SW
- Replies: 55
- Views: 18992
Re: Inflight data logging HW+SW
A small board with SDcard would be cool.
- Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:53 pm
- Forum: General discussions
- Topic: ESC calibration mode - Gentle reminder
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6513
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...
- Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:54 am
- Forum: Software development
- Topic: MultiWii release 2.1 is here :)
- Replies: 52
- Views: 47291
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 ...
- Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:53 am
- Forum: General discussions
- Topic: ESC calibration mode - Gentle reminder
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6513
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!
The feature is dangerous!
- Sat Jul 14, 2012 10:24 pm
- Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
- Topic: A crash made all go bad
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1429
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...
- Thu Jul 05, 2012 7:21 am
- Forum: Software development
- Topic: Yet another Android based naze32/multiwii 2.0 configurator
- Replies: 54
- Views: 27076
Re: Yet another Android based naze32/multiwii 2.0 configurat
This is nice - I will try it when I get home from work.
- Thu Jul 05, 2012 7:20 am
- Forum: Pictures & Videos
- Topic: DIY TX using PS2 Pad
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15982
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...
- Fri Jun 29, 2012 8:07 am
- Forum: Ideas
- Topic: Way to manually program all Esc's simultaniously
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3091
- Thu Jun 28, 2012 11:44 am
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: Lost transmitter connection: what happens?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8507
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.
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The name is not important - it is the intended features that are relevant.
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- Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:13 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: Lost transmitter connection: what happens?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8507
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.
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In order to program a failsafe (possible on some models) you usually rebind the RX/TX again.
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- Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:03 am
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: Lost transmitter connection: what happens?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8507
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...
- Tue Jun 26, 2012 10:58 am
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: Lost transmitter connection: what happens?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8507
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
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
- Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:23 am
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: Lost transmitter connection: what happens?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8507
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...
- Fri Jun 15, 2012 7:24 am
- Forum: General discussions
- Topic: rear left motor problem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1752
- Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:12 pm
- Forum: Software development
- Topic: code bloat - cannot compile working MWC for 10dof TRI anymor
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3327
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...
- Mon Jun 04, 2012 11:15 pm
- Forum: Software development
- Topic: Finishing up APM2.0 Support
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10501
Re: Finishing up APM2.0 Support
With the Oilpan the MultiWii was running OK so why not?
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- Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:31 pm
- Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
- Topic: Paris V4
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1466
Re: Paris V4
HI!
On my Paris V4 I have it connected to 3V3
Using genuine WMP and NK
NK connects to WMP
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On my Paris V4 I have it connected to 3V3
Using genuine WMP and NK
NK connects to WMP
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- Fri May 25, 2012 2:12 pm
- Forum: Pictures & Videos
- Topic: Portable GUI
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6756
Re: Portable GUI
Not bad at all
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- Fri May 18, 2012 9:04 am
- Forum: Pictures & Videos
- Topic: Portable GUI
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6756
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...
- Thu May 17, 2012 11:12 am
- Forum: Pictures & Videos
- Topic: Portable GUI
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6756
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...
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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...
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- Thu May 17, 2012 1:04 am
- Forum: Pictures & Videos
- Topic: Portable GUI
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6756
Re: Portable GUI
True - upgrading memory is only for the extra Linux features
I want to see this frame as a Microsoft sideshow display
I want to see this frame as a Microsoft sideshow display
- Wed May 16, 2012 2:35 pm
- Forum: Pictures & Videos
- Topic: Portable GUI
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6756
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.
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- Wed May 16, 2012 9:01 am
- Forum: General discussions
- Topic: One motor starts and stops randomly
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2570
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...
- Tue May 15, 2012 12:11 pm
- Forum: General discussions
- Topic: One motor starts and stops randomly
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2570
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.
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You might also need to increase MIN_THROTTLE a bit to see if it helps.
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- Sat May 12, 2012 7:01 pm
- Forum: Frames
- Topic: Custom quad anti-vibration frame
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5319
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...
- 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: 1997
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...
- Mon May 07, 2012 11:24 pm
- Forum: Pictures & Videos
- Topic: Latest build - Quad 450v2
- Replies: 0
- Views: 960
- Tue May 01, 2012 7:24 pm
- Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
- Topic: Periodic motor twitching
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2681
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
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
- Tue May 01, 2012 7:21 pm
- Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
- Topic: artificial horizon
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1892
Re: artificial horizon
Did you mount your NK the correct way? (upside down)
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- Tue May 01, 2012 11:07 am
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: Setting Up Software and Calibrating Sensors
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3158
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.
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http://www.multiwii.com/faq
There are some useful links at the bottom of the page - Shikra guide is very beginner friendly.
//UndCon
- Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:34 am
- Forum: General discussions
- Topic: Flying with no distributed weigth
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1413
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)
The copter will compensate with more thrust in the front motors - but you can help by moving weight backwards (battery)
- Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:53 pm
- Forum: Software development
- Topic: Wierd LCD Characters - Sparkfun Serial LCD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1591
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.
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There are a few options to set brightness of LCD as well.
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- Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:38 am
- Forum: Connecting elements
- Topic: Pitch & Roll
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2771
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)
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if it is correct you might need to clear eeprom as it helped with my issue with gimbal (even tho I have genuine sensors)
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- Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:29 am
- Forum: Ideas
- Topic: Altitude hold - how sensitive are you?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1987
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.
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- Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:43 pm
- Forum: Ideas
- Topic: Altitude hold - how sensitive are you?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1987
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...
- Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:33 pm
- Forum: Software development
- Topic: MultiWii and FRSKY D8r-II glitches
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3701
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...
- Mon Apr 23, 2012 1:46 pm
- Forum: Software development
- Topic: MultiWii and FRSKY D8r-II glitches
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3701
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)
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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)
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- Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:08 pm
- Forum: Software development
- Topic: MultiWii and FRSKY D8r-II glitches
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3701
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...
- Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:05 pm
- Forum: Software development
- Topic: MultiWii and FRSKY D8r-II glitches
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3701
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.
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.
- Sat Apr 21, 2012 4:26 pm
- Forum: Software development
- Topic: CRIUS LCD BUG WITH 2.0
- Replies: 53
- Views: 25180
Re: CRIUS LCD BUG WITH 2.0
I have an USBASP installed in my TGY9X radio but if I remember correctly I bought 2...I have to check in my boxes with electronics.
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- Fri Apr 20, 2012 11:44 pm
- Forum: Software development
- Topic: CRIUS LCD BUG WITH 2.0
- Replies: 53
- Views: 25180
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
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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
- Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:51 am
- Forum: Software development
- Topic: baro/sonar automatic landing failsafe
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9293
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.
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I hope this gets implemented into the current dev asap.
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- Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:31 pm
- Forum: Software development
- Topic: CRIUS LCD BUG WITH 2.0
- Replies: 53
- Views: 25180
Re: CRIUS LCD BUG WITH 2.0
If Metroid posted his code it would be easier
- Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:23 am
- Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
- Topic: what esc are you using?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4599
- Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:29 pm
- Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
- Topic: CUTOUT
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5420
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/
Also verify programming of your ESC's
http://www.undcon.com/2011/04/01/turnig ... ogramming/