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by Geebles
Fri Jun 13, 2014 2:08 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Arduino Uno connected to MultiWii v2.5
Replies: 3
Views: 2397

Re: Arduino Uno connected to MultiWii v2.5

Youre creating a soft serial at 115200 baud? Good luck with that.. thats probably why its not working.. use 'Serial' to transmit to multiwii, then use 'Serial1' with an extra usb-serial bridge at 9600 baud (or something) to display it back to you. Or get a MEGA... or even better, rather than using '...
by Geebles
Fri Jun 06, 2014 3:09 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Crius AIOP V2 with data logging IC
Replies: 5
Views: 2353

Re: Crius AIOP V2 with data logging IC

If anything it could be used to record telemetry, so that if it goes down unexpectedly you can 'go through the logs' to see received commands and motor outputs.. how many times have you walked from a crash and pointed a finger at the FC rather than anything else, that would at least prove the case (...
by Geebles
Thu May 22, 2014 10:36 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1376828

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

Which rev board are you guys running? Did you try the cli setting emf_avoidance which overlocks the naze32 to 84 mhz (assuming a 12mhz xtal for the rev5) set up for this reason . Older revs overclock to 80mhz I believe with an 8mhz xtal. Good shout didn't see that, i'll try that too! I think that t...
by Geebles
Thu May 22, 2014 10:08 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1376828

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

elmtree I had the same problem with the twitching outputs, checked the naze32 with a scope and found out that there's no jitter on the ppm input, but the motor outputs are jerking when the rx (hawkeye in my case) is close to the naze32. It seems the naze is getting swamped by RF interference from t...
by Geebles
Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:34 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Problem in controlling a servo(Solved)
Replies: 8
Views: 3100

Re: Problem in controlling a servo

You can't use the Servo.h library! That library uses a 'timer' which multiwii uses for the motors, so what youve done there is ruin the motor control timer by trying to control 1 servo. Because multiwii is meant to have many inputs/outputs they have designed the software to take that into account, s...
by Geebles
Sat Feb 01, 2014 8:09 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: PPM passthru for sending nav to other FC?
Replies: 7
Views: 2295

Re: PPM passthru for sending nav to other FC?

There are probably very few naza trolls here because its a specific MultiWii forum (not a generic multicopter forum). You'd need to make lots of changes everywhere to turn it into a flight computer.. multiwii is easy to tune in my opinion, it sounds like either your props are causing a lot of vibrat...
by Geebles
Thu Jan 30, 2014 3:13 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: PPM passthru for sending nav to other FC?
Replies: 7
Views: 2295

Re: PPM passthru for sending nav to other FC?

What flight characteristics do you like about the KK2? I've used both and the multiwii is far far more responsive so rather than hacking together something like that, could you not tune/check how the multiwii flies to get it more like the KK? Also the current code doesn't do that (nor will it ever) ...
by Geebles
Thu Jan 09, 2014 10:30 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Bad serial link with 2.3 & SPEKTRUM SATELLITE
Replies: 0
Views: 649

Bad serial link with 2.3 & SPEKTRUM SATELLITE

Hi all, With version 2.3 (official and latest dev build) I am using on a 328p with brushed fets. The issue I am seeing is that when "#define SPEKTRUM 2048" is used the serial link will drop 50% of packets and so become unconfigurable! The gui then updates at about 1 fps.. Here is what I us...
by Geebles
Wed Dec 18, 2013 3:45 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Modified tricopter
Replies: 12
Views: 3644

Re: Modified tricopter

Isn't what you're doing just a Bi/Dual copter setup? But with the extra prop for stability (not new)? I've seen one of those about but I can't find you the video! Look how a bicopter works (as thats exactly what youre doing) and then using the 3rd rotor to stop the main body swinging like a pundulumn
by Geebles
Thu Nov 28, 2013 3:50 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: KV Team Multiwii OSD
Replies: 1021
Views: 389844

Re: SW Development on Minim Osd

hi guys, are there any plans to implement a 'radar' style location of copter compared to take off location? For example this has been put into this https://code.google.com/p/minoposd/ (check out the vides with the 'characters moving around the centre cross hair) which may have come from arducopter O...
by Geebles
Mon Nov 25, 2013 9:23 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: ARM via MSP
Replies: 6
Views: 3253

Re: ARM via MSP

What about if you lost serial connection? (eg software crashes sending the commands) You'd have no way to disarm it which would not be fun! Having it as a switch means you can manually override the setting with a standard TX should it get into trouble (safety!).
by Geebles
Sat Nov 16, 2013 3:51 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: 2.3 problems
Replies: 2
Views: 1859

Re: 2.3 problems

hi, have you connected up to pc and used the multiwiiconf (included with 2.3) to click the 'settings' button and verifying the MINTHROTTLE value? I have been having issues too but I have been using a 915MHz 3DR serial link (which appears to corrupt random packets) and I have blamed that, doing it ov...
by Geebles
Fri Sep 06, 2013 1:59 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: DEV r1553 - Minthrottle not setting correctly
Replies: 15
Views: 6867

Re: DEV r1553 - Minthrottle not setting correctly

Hi, 5. Using oscilloscope, when disarmed the waveform is ~20% ON (normal - looks like its at 'MINCOMMAND 1000') not really normal: disarmed means signal = 1000us => at 490Hz, the waveform should be around 50% I would start investigation here I agree with Geebles observation. It does look like the c...
by Geebles
Mon Aug 19, 2013 2:49 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: DEV r1553 - Minthrottle not setting correctly
Replies: 15
Views: 6867

DEV r1553 - Minthrottle not setting correctly

Hi devs, I've been experimenting with latest dev r1553 ( https://code.google.com/p/multiwii/source/detail?r=1553 ) and have found an odd behaviour using a Crius AIOP V2 (Mega) (probably not specific to this board but I thought I'd mention it) 1. Calibrated ESCs to 1000 - 2000 externally 2. Flashed '...
by Geebles
Fri Aug 16, 2013 8:20 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Increasing analogRead accuracy with analogReference
Replies: 3
Views: 1799

Re: Increasing analogRead accuracy with analogReference

I am using the voltage reading technique outlined here: http://www.multiwii.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2661 And I am extremely pleased with the results. Very accurate readings. I used that before and yes it worked great, I should have mentioned more clearly that I am on about using a current...
by Geebles
Thu Aug 15, 2013 9:00 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Increasing analogRead accuracy with analogReference
Replies: 3
Views: 1799

Increasing analogRead accuracy with analogReference

Hi All, Just wanting to share what I have done to help increase the granularity of analogReads for certain actions (VBAT and POWERMETER) but leaving it as default for normal use. This applies best to the MEGA because of the ability to use an internal 1.1V and 2.56V reference, the 328P has only 1.1v ...
by Geebles
Sun Jul 28, 2013 10:29 am
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Adding MPU6050 to existing 'Multiwii Pro' board
Replies: 0
Views: 734

Adding MPU6050 to existing 'Multiwii Pro' board

Hi all, So, I have the 'multiwii pro' (its not a great board, but the software is what makes it!) which can be seen here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1727336 with the current specs: • Atmega2560 • ITG3205 Triple Axis Gyro • BMA180 Accelerometer • BMP085 Barometer • HMC5883L Magne...
by Geebles
Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:39 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii EZ-GUI
Replies: 1434
Views: 612639

Re: Odp: MultiWii EZ-GUI

EDIT: I found this post: http://www.multiwii.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2965&start=160 Which deals with writing to the I2C_GPS "I2C_GPS_WP0" register to update that position! Will report my findings when I test it.. Setting home position should work with GPS i2c. Hi Ezio (and jr...
by Geebles
Sun Apr 07, 2013 6:44 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii EZ-GUI
Replies: 1434
Views: 612639

Re: MultiWii EZ-GUI

Hi guys, Using the ez-gui for android (on Xperia X10 mini) with Multiwii SE V2.0 (328p) with MW2.2, with I2C GPS (the latest from the recommended link) and I'm trying to make the waypoint system work.. So far: - Pos hold works great - Return to home works back to the place it was armed. However, whe...
by Geebles
Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:07 pm
Forum: Pictures & Videos
Topic: Quad with wifi, 3G, GPS and prop balancing
Replies: 12
Views: 6683

Re: Quad with wifi, 3G, GPS and prop balancing

I love your system, seems to all go together well! I have a few questions as I'm doing something very similar.. 1. You say controlling over wifi - is this by using the Raspberry Pi connected to wifi, with a serial adapter to the Multiwii using 'MultiWii Serial Protocol'? I assume you have set RCSERI...
by Geebles
Wed Feb 20, 2013 11:23 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Run MultiWii @ 400 Hz - Very Important - ESC - Solution!
Replies: 65
Views: 29292

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

Update: This problem still persists, changing refresh rate did not affect anything (not denying that it works, but for my ESCs it wasn't the 'problem' (also forgot to mention that mine are also the SkyWalker series)) @timecop Yep, this was my first ever build (built nearly a year ago) I pretty much ...
by Geebles
Sat Feb 16, 2013 6:31 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Run MultiWii @ 400 Hz - Very Important - ESC - Solution!
Replies: 65
Views: 29292

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

Sorry to bring up an old-ish post, just going to add my input. I have a TRI with HobbyWing 20A ESCs (Flashed with BLHeli FW) which works fairly well, however VERY RANDOMLY one motor will briefly stop (which usually means a crash, or if its over 2m in the air I can save it). It is so random that it m...
by Geebles
Wed Feb 06, 2013 7:16 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: New Multiwii Serial Protocol
Replies: 409
Views: 219671

Re: New Multiwii Serial Protocol

Hey, I've read through this thread but I cannot seem to get to communicate with my multwii 2.1.. Does anyone have a EXACT string that I can pass in, for example getting the version? I tried using PuTTY on 115200, with $M<100 but get no response.. there doesn't seem to be an example available and the...
by Geebles
Sat Jan 26, 2013 2:33 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: RCSERIAL and STANDARDTX combined
Replies: 10
Views: 3926

RCSERIAL and STANDARDTX combined

Hi all, Long time lurker! I have a project idea but need a few pointers in the right direction. Basically, the functionality I'm trying to implement is that the multicopter is controlled using the standard tx/rx but then to have the aux switch, when enabled, to accept only flight commands using the ...