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- Mon Mar 06, 2017 8:53 pm
- Forum: General discussions
- Topic: Is anybody local to stoke on Trent with good pid knowledge??
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Is anybody local to stoke on Trent with good pid knowledge??
I to all out there!! This is a plea for help.... anybody please I'm getting there with my quad finally with help from members and a lot of reading and YouTube vids but I'm lost with how it now I hope it is as simple (complicated )... as PIDs my ideas to upgrade the motors and props due to the weight...
- Sun Jan 08, 2017 1:38 am
- Forum: FPV, OSD, Cameras
- Topic: Another minim osd problem.....
- Replies: 1
- Views: 20655
Re: Another minim osd problem.....
Ok so I have been speaking to hobbykings tech team and they are telling me that the minimosd is made for apm boards and that I should try updating fc to megapirate which is not really a step I want to take I feel like I'm going backwards now! Has anybody had experience with minimosd connected to a m...
- Fri Jan 06, 2017 10:52 pm
- Forum: FPV, OSD, Cameras
- Topic: Another minim osd problem.....
- Replies: 1
- Views: 20655
Another minim osd problem.....
Hi all!! So still as yet having no answer to the major deviation issue I have on my mag on the MultiWii pro board I have another and hopefully final hurdle has any body ever got this board to work with MultiWii pro board? Item : m All is connected up and leds lighting two blue and 1 red I have tried...
- Fri Jan 06, 2017 8:38 am
- Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
- Topic: magnetic compass deviation PLZ HELP.......
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2629
Re: magnetic compass deviation PLZ HELP.......
Hey k Bev you are still alive!!! Lol yes props are balancedwould that effect magnetometer?
Cheers for the reply!!
It's flying great now and feel much better knowing I have a failsafe
But not yet tried gps obviously due to mag error!!
Cheers for the reply!!
It's flying great now and feel much better knowing I have a failsafe
But not yet tried gps obviously due to mag error!!
- Thu Jan 05, 2017 10:47 pm
- Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
- Topic: magnetic compass deviation PLZ HELP.......
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2629
magnetic compass deviation PLZ HELP.......
Hi to all!! Ok so I will do my best here to make this brief! My mag gui read out is altering as much as 90 degrees with throttle input! I have read about as much as I can over the last week or so on the issue and all fingers are pointing to MU metal...... but all info is abit vague i.e. No dimension...
- Thu Dec 29, 2016 12:43 am
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
- Views: 23680
Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
To any body who may be reading this thread......just trying to clear up any issues I'm coming across from my beginners POV Hope this helps after getting all the code uploading issues sorted I then found that my mag display in gui was going way off even though mag was calibrated ..... it got worse as...
- Fri Dec 16, 2016 6:20 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
- Views: 23680
Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
Ha ha : ) great success!!! To all those having trouble be positive and don't give up even a computer iliterate noob like me can do it with the right people's help!!
Thanks to KBev5709 for all your time!!!!!!
Thanks to KBev5709 for all your time!!!!!!
- Fri Dec 16, 2016 6:15 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
- Views: 23680
Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
Ok!!!! So i got my gps functioning again!! And all appears to be working with the tx BONUS!!! I'm unsure as to where we were going wrong before I think the incorrect USB drivers were installed or non at all? With the help from this vid on you tube the guy really goes through the files required to do...
- Thu Dec 15, 2016 9:00 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
- Views: 23680
Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
You haven't given up surely!! Lol! I've spoke to a friend of mine who works as an it support at a college turns out he's worked with arduino before.... I think he going to have it all off me and see what he can do! Fingers crossed 1 day this bird will be back in the air!! Lol progress reports will b...
- Thu Dec 15, 2016 5:15 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
- Views: 23680
Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
https://youtu.be/9TIUif3PE9U
I've noticed he talks of a different baud rate?? Tell me what u think please if you have time
Cheers
I've noticed he talks of a different baud rate?? Tell me what u think please if you have time
Cheers
- Wed Dec 14, 2016 6:14 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
- Views: 23680
Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
ive also noticed cant run gui from the laptop i am writing to fc from?? im thinking more computer end related what do you think? the code on the fc cant be the one im modding surely
- Wed Dec 14, 2016 6:06 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
- Views: 23680
Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
i have just noticed all my pid settings have altered??? which is fine as i have a screen shot but its making me think that the code must be wrong some how or if i have done the download / extraction or opening of the files wrong perhaps???? now i am confused............
- Wed Dec 14, 2016 5:10 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
- Views: 23680
Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
good god........ my bad sorry disabled init mtk on second upload no error message but still no gps signal?? is it possible to wipe the board and start a fresh if possible just an idea? baud rate is set to57600, ser 2 is defined, should gps simulator be defined? also sketch faults when verifying with...
- Wed Dec 14, 2016 5:05 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
- Views: 23680
Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
ok so im home now and have checkeded my gps is wired into serial two not using both outer wires i believe is correct i uploaded with both nmea and init mtk enabled then disabled nmea and i get a error compiling msg undefined refrence to gps serial init?
god loves a trier !!!!!
cheers
god loves a trier !!!!!
cheers
- Wed Dec 14, 2016 4:09 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
- Views: 23680
Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
Sorry I got them mixed when I typed post I did as you said first time!!
I left nmea defined on second flash both defined on first flash but I will try again!! Outside this time and leave it on for 5 mins cheers
Sorry to confuse you further!! Lol
I left nmea defined on second flash both defined on first flash but I will try again!! Outside this time and leave it on for 5 mins cheers
Sorry to confuse you further!! Lol
- Wed Dec 14, 2016 2:27 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
Also tried ublox alone and when verifying it states file is too big! Everything I've read up on says the same as you first define top and bottom options write to fc then disable nmea and use int mtk only to be honest I didn't give it long connected to GUI to connect I will leave it a bit longer toni...
- Wed Dec 14, 2016 1:34 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
Also tried ublox alone and when verifying it states file is too big! Everything I've read up on says the same as you first define top and bottom options write to fc then disable nmea and use int mtk only to be honest I didn't give it long connected to GUI to connect I will leave it a bit longer toni...
- Wed Dec 14, 2016 8:56 am
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
Ok this is how mine is wired m Sent from my iPhone I can't seam to post any pictures sorry I have tried both settings individually nmea and I init mtk The gps unit lights up But no signal??? I have also tried both baud rates 115200 faults when verifying the code I don't see what I could be doing wro...
- Wed Dec 14, 2016 12:42 am
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
- Views: 23680
Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
ok you sound like your quiting on me lol ive changed magnetic declination and msp wp and fail safe still no gps im not even thinking about rx issues as yet but i have tried all gps settings regards to nmea binary 16 and 19 init mtk all seam to require nmea without it i get a fault during compiling f...
- Tue Dec 13, 2016 11:47 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
- Views: 23680
Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
ok I will alter straight away I thought I did fail safe weird!! that makes sense why I got no gps signal
regarding esc calibration I have not even looked in to it but I shall! is your faith coming back??
regarding esc calibration I have not even looked in to it but I shall! is your faith coming back??
- Tue Dec 13, 2016 11:02 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
forgot to mention I also centred all trims and sub trims in tx setup
- Tue Dec 13, 2016 10:13 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
- Views: 23680
Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
*********************** Servo Refreshrates ***********************/ /* Default 50Hz Servo refresh rate*/ #define SERVO_RFR_50HZ /* up to 160Hz servo refreshrate .. works with the most analog servos*/ //#define SERVO_RFR_160HZ /* up to 300Hz refreshrate it is as fast as possible (100-300Hz depending ...
- Tue Dec 13, 2016 10:11 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
/***************** ***************/ /**************** SECTION 1 - BASIC SETUP *******/ /***************** ***************// /************************** The type of multicopter ****************************/ //#define GIMBAL //#define BI //#define TRI //#define QUADP #define QUADX //#define Y4 //#defi...
- Tue Dec 13, 2016 9:54 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
I'm certain that this is my board and gps certainly looks identidentical m I will email you some pictures of how it is wired if you would pm me your email address but surely it is correct also the rx wiring has not altered physically which other than the centre, end points etc on the gui the rest ca...
- Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:34 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
Also all 4 motors seem to initialise and make the same sounds when battery is connected! People mention having the battery connected when uploading??? Just a thought as it mentions drain from the esc's on USB feed!!
- Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:29 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
- Views: 23680
Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
Ok but don't give up on me yet!!! I will help as best I can I know you can only work with what I'm giving you I will be back home within the hour if your free I'll have a play to see what I can do with the gps I'm sur we must be close is it normal for all four lights on the fc to be constant when co...
- Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:14 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
Regarding the gps it used to get good gps signal so I can only assume it's wired correctly unless the flash changes pin outputs for gps??
- Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:11 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
- Views: 23680
Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
Yes it's a long beep for centre on trims! Don't give up yet I haven't nor am I panicing!! I used Bluetooth because I can't find a new version of GUI for windows 10 will my old 2.2 version still connect? I think my tx is in mode 2 with throttle on left stick!! I understand how they should perform but...
- Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:11 am
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
ok so something has definitely happened as in it wont arm anymore lol so in a way great sucess!!! worst case i buy a tx that matches yours eeeeerrr i connected via my bluetooth moduel and im getting no input from tx as expected andno gps fix? strange mmmmmm so not all over yet hey wish me luck many ...
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 11:32 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
thank you I think I'm going for the plug in all sounds well your a star!!!!!! ill let you know tomorrow!!!
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 10:38 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
also a processor by the looks of things currently selected are
Arduino/genuine mega or mega 2560 board and processor is ATmega 2560
Arduino/genuine mega or mega 2560 board and processor is ATmega 2560
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 10:31 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
wo wo wo now whos moving too fast lol... just to recap firt upload code like: #define NMEA //#define UBLOX //#define MTK_BINARY16 //#define MTK_BINARY19 #define INIT_MTK_GPS then re load up again ie open the same saved code alter only this section back to: #define NMEA //#define UBLOX //#define MTK_...
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 9:08 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
I found this Spektrum Satellite support for MultiWii is ready for Alpha test. At the moment, it supports one Spektrum Satellite and requires an Arduino Mega 2560 or Seeduino Mega Future plans include:•Integration into the MultiWii trunk code base •Binding directly from the Arduino •ProMini support f...
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:42 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
wow I didn't realise you are from US if you were in uk I think you would be the only person in the country with an understanding of it all lol cool ok I think I have done all that you suggested on the code so far even the save settings I left all the tx as standard andi have saved the file but not c...
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 9:37 am
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
Ok thank you!! I will Try to get some done tonight what damage can i do if I set them the same as yours regarding tx settings and should I get it wrong can I alter accordingly and re write? Where would you suggest I start to look for tx info? If I took a gamble and replicate yours as a test what's t...
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 1:20 am
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
ok all taken on board! with your help the Arduino makes sense its all this downloading zip files uploading etc so many versions some not compatable with eachother but I think I'm on the right track
cheers
cheers
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 1:16 am
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
so far so good I understand all that you have suggested in config h I think I haven't yet opened my Arduino so you are a little ahead of me but I assume you inserted the // before :- //#define SERVO_NICK { +10, -10, 0 } //#define SERVO_LEFT { +10, +5, +10 } //#define SERVO_RIGHT { +10, +5, -10 } or ...
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 12:59 am
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
sorry me being cautious again but to confirm
Windows Installer or
Windows ZIP file for non admin install version
Windows Installer or
Windows ZIP file for non admin install version
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 12:49 am
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
ok i will download that version just ensuring we are on the same page from the get go! i would prefer to go through what you send and alter my end if that makes sense thanks again!!!!! i will need to continue tomorrow as im off to work early tomorrow if you can spare the time tomorrow i will have ev...
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 12:28 am
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
it has 1 hole woooo hooo progress!!!!!
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 12:23 am
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
ok I will go check and I haven't done anything as yet just removed old multiwii versions installed multiwii 2.4 and awaiting your suggestions on Arduino before I do anything at all
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 12:09 am
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
lol ok sorry just so much in my head!!! I intend to use the gui but never really used the configurator try again with this 1 : ( m but I think I'm wrong u mentioned centering on win gui? which version of Arduino would you suggest? I am running windows 10 if that matters m windows installer or zip fi...
- Sun Dec 11, 2016 11:05 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
The board does have the wider tabs where the pins go as you said I can't post a picture from my phone but could email it to you if it is vital? Or email it to myself and try to post it on the pc? Also would it be safe to go straight to 2.4 from 2.2 I wouldn't need to flash 2.3 first? Just a crazy id...
- Sun Dec 11, 2016 10:51 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
youtu.be/o8gu_x3vbbw Would this be correct for centering procedure?
Cheers
Cheers
- Sun Dec 11, 2016 10:39 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
Sorry I did not notice you posted before my last... yes the board is red and I am sure it is not completely square and 100% it says hextronik on the bottom I will whip the lid off and do my best to post you a picture I will see what I can read up on regarding centering tx sticks
Cheers
Cheers
- Sun Dec 11, 2016 8:45 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
so just to recap as i will try to get the update done tonight i am correct using the usb connection on the board to upload? i will need to download latest 2.4 multiwii google code also latest arduino (windows installer or just windows version?) also the latest gui open the multiwii file with the ard...
- Sun Dec 11, 2016 6:51 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
my hero!!!! im more than willing to give it my all and do like the idea of 2.4 i believe rth can be activated as a fail safe always a good idea! an i promise not to call you any names provided you dont abandon me mid process lol gear is as follows rx dx6i tx ar6210s with seperate dsmx sat unit (i be...
- Sun Dec 11, 2016 12:13 pm
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
i really feel like setting it on fire and watching it burn would be more fun at very this moment! i am still unable to see any tab containing suppress defaults from gui also this serial port open issue is driving me mad!!! ive tried two laptops now nothing write to the board i dont even get past ver...
- Sun Dec 11, 2016 1:22 am
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
still unable to see this bloody save section and ive been through every tab......so I thought u would go for it and manually enter pid etc and on verifying the sketch my next hurdle is this error message : Arduino: 1.6.13 (Windows 10), Board: "Arduino/Genuino Mega or Mega 2560, ATmega2560 (Mega...
- Sun Dec 11, 2016 12:22 am
- Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
- Topic: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config h
- Replies: 81
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Re: alterations of throttle on fail safe v2.2 arduino config
feel free to call me stupid .....bbut regards too the memory savings section of the code is that also under the config h tab.....I cant see it for looking lol