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by KC_703
Sun Feb 08, 2015 11:25 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

Search "custom mixer"
by KC_703
Sat Jan 10, 2015 10:28 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

I guess no one's mentioned this...

There's a Cleanflight specific thread found here. Probably better support for your Spek Sat and GPS configuration.
by KC_703
Wed Dec 31, 2014 1:37 am
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

I've also tried a 3rd cable and a windows XP computer. Am I missing some glaring step? Or incredibly unlucky?? So are you using XP or a more recent version of Windows? Are you downloading the drivers from the link provided in Baseflight Configurator? No USB hub... no other devices? Is it OK to conn...
by KC_703
Sat Dec 27, 2014 3:50 am
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

Hope you figure it out... While thinking about it further, maybe my original advice was wrong. Shifting the motors may be a better approach... so move M3 to M4 and M4 to M5.
by KC_703
Fri Dec 26, 2014 4:55 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

You can use a custom mix to move ESC header 3 to a good header. The below moves M4 to M5. You'll need to replace the "cmix 5" line with the M3 mixer information (listed after "cmix load quadx" command). Here's the basic commands necessary: mixer custom cmix load quadx cmix 5 1 1 ...
by KC_703
Mon Dec 22, 2014 1:37 am
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

Make sure the "No reboot sequence" option is selected if trying to flash in bootloader mode. From the video, it doesn't look like the board is in bootloader mode though. Its just a matter of getting it recognized by your PC. Last thing would be to disconnect any other USB devices which may...
by KC_703
Sat Dec 20, 2014 11:50 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

Hey guys, not sure if I'm doing something wrong here, but my brand new Naze32 (ordered from mutlirotorsuperstore) isn't being recognized on any of my PC's. The blue light stays on and green light just flashes (video below) but nothing comes up in device manager, nor does the PC acknowledge somethin...
by KC_703
Fri Nov 28, 2014 9:29 am
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

FWIW, you can enable Baro an angle along with GPS position hold in Baseflight. Just check all the boxes for that particular switch.

Someone else will need to teach you how to contribute to the project. But its hosted on github.
by KC_703
Mon Nov 03, 2014 6:10 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

That seems like a baseflight configurator issue... possibly just a typo in the code (maybe missing a digit). Thread here . If you set in CLI, "set vbatmincellvoltage = 35", it sticks... A workaround for the time being is to set a the values offered on the Receivers Tab through the CLI: set...
by KC_703
Sun Nov 02, 2014 12:17 am
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

Throttle fluctuate a lot when using the following setup, no fluctuation with Baseflight/Cleanflight builtin MOTOR TEST tab. I changed the mounting in case vibration caused the fluctuation but didn't help. Changed the power distribution board, didn't help. The same rig with CC3D, I have no problem a...
by KC_703
Wed Oct 29, 2014 6:54 am
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

Any options or should I just add weight to it ? Thanks Brenden Edit - If I try and push full throttle the sound of the props changes a lot - sounds awefull. I believe the props are straightening or something - better props on the way. Did you try lowering Throttle MID and adding Throttle Expo? Mayb...
by KC_703
Fri Oct 24, 2014 1:59 am
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

Glad you're up and running... Maybe I'm beating a dead horse... MIN/MAXCHECK, MINTHROTTLE aren't related. MINCOMMAND are vaguely associated to THROTTLE, but only because its the unarmed value sent to ESCs. Its all described in the wiki... worth a review. Only MIN/MAXTHROTTLE affect the spinning moto...
by KC_703
Thu Oct 23, 2014 11:03 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: minthrottle maxthrottle mincommand explanation

I am struggling a little with the set up Motors not spinning up at the same time (1% throttle for the first motor and 50% throttle for the last) adjusted Tx endpoints and min max throttle settings through CLI in baseflight and can with motor_stop off I can get all 4 to spin, but a yaw input to disa...
by KC_703
Thu Oct 23, 2014 10:11 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

Hi tried to loadfirmware using the direct method using pad shorting and flash loader demonstrator, this goes well untill i try to load the hex file then messages me with unable to load data from this file?? i an using firefox to download hex should be ok? Getting close to ordering a naza!! Tim You'...
by KC_703
Wed Oct 22, 2014 9:13 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Mag sensor defective?

Not sure if it works, but there was a recent addition "set mag_hardware = 0" scouring through the code, it looks like "3" disables. Again, I'm not sure if it works... Guess it should make the MAG turn red in Baseflight Configurator if it works. EDIT: Nevermind... option 3 looks ...
by KC_703
Wed Oct 22, 2014 9:03 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

baseflight.hex is the one you want. Use the Firmware Tool in Baseflight Configurator. Its in the lower right when you start the app... may need to hit the "Disconnect" button if you've got "AutoConnect" checked. From the tool, check "Chip Erase" in the middle of the scr...
by KC_703
Tue Oct 21, 2014 10:53 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Mag sensor defective?

The configurator still thinks the MAG is working. Is there a way to tell it not to use the MAG sensor? ... Also, can we have an option to get back to the "box" model in the setup tab? As with any quad, it's hard to tell what it's orientation is. It was easier with the box with the labelle...
by KC_703
Tue Oct 21, 2014 9:23 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

If the"fucking manuals " contained more information then perhaps we would not need to ask "stupid questions" Hey, Tim. Welcome to the world of open-source... learning to construct good searches is your best friend. The FC works for 80-90% of the population. So I read the manual ...
by KC_703
Mon Oct 20, 2014 6:36 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

TimPainter wrote:OK
Ahumm ! Moving on. Can anyone point me in the direction of older hex files for the naze32 funfly as the october base flight version did not work for me
I m not sure which version I was using previously when headfree worked reasonably well on my board


August version here.
by KC_703
Mon Oct 20, 2014 4:38 am
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

really frustrated now. Switched out naze32 with a new one (bought at the same time with the first one) and the yaw issue is still there. Are you copying the same config to both FCs? On the second use the basic commands for your Rx, and fly with default PIDs... just looked at your dump, looks like o...
by KC_703
Sun Oct 19, 2014 12:54 am
Forum: Boards
Topic: Need help, PC cant detect Naze32
Replies: 10
Views: 12138

Re: Need help, PC cant detect Naze32

Try re-flashing the firmware through the flash tool... I've found that some times it does a better job communicating boards. Subsequent connects should be okay.
by KC_703
Sat Oct 18, 2014 5:45 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

Does this sound right ... I was making a frame with bent arms Will your frame be asymmetrical? If so, there are tools online to generate custom mixer parameters using the geometry. But that may be the extent of configurable options. As for angled motors... it'll make for interesting tuning... but s...
by KC_703
Thu Oct 16, 2014 5:47 am
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

Timecop, do you have any ideas about my issue I posted some days ago? I'm waiting for an answer before throw away these two boards and buy new one (Can't afford it right now) Thank you. Someone posted the same issue with M4 on a different forum. The solution was to use a custom mix, copying motor 4...
by KC_703
Sat Oct 11, 2014 10:36 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Baseflight aka multiwii port to stm32
Replies: 1036
Views: 2550760

Re: Baseflight aka multiwii port to stm32

Try a different cable, reboot your machine. Anything different from when you could connect to the board? OSD?
by KC_703
Sun Sep 14, 2014 8:01 am
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

So what changed between your successful flights and the fails? Attaching the dump output from each FC could help. I had issues like that while playing around with looptimes... without knowing how to convert hz to microseconds. Are you running 2500 for the tiger escs or 1667? Couldn't find the refres...
by KC_703
Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:07 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

You fixed it properly. Does it really matter why settings on one FC doesn't work on a second completely different FC? Put a different motor in a car and you've got to tune to get optimal. Just my opinion...

Let us know if it makes a difference in performance.
by KC_703
Fri Aug 29, 2014 9:34 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

I get this also, but just attribute it to changing flight characteristics as the battery voltage drops... maybe bad motors, recheck CG... just fly. :)
by KC_703
Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:37 am
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

I have updated to latest firmware, reset PIDs, and have not screwed with looptime. I also put in another Naze 32 acro and it still pitches forward in both acro and auto level. Check the CG (with battery)? It should be lined up with the FC. Follow-up on strepto's mention of the midrc, if you're usin...
by KC_703
Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:33 am
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: NAZE 32: some flight modes aren't operating

The baro mode doesn't operate as seen in the instructions. it's supposed to spool up immediately after armed - mid throttle hold position, low throttle decreases height and high throtle increasing height. This mode reacts exactly like acro mode without a hint of anything different. I'll test the GP...
by KC_703
Tue Aug 19, 2014 6:45 am
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

Why not use the dedicated FrSky Telemetry pins instead of both softserials?
by KC_703
Sun Aug 17, 2014 3:55 am
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

@kc_703 - by rotate I meant yaw rotation. With headfree on, and if I yaw more than ~15deg it acts as if I've rotated 80deg or 180. RIght. So if you activate headfree with the quad facing directly away from you - the quad should move in 2D as directed by ELE/AIL. Now you rotate 15deg - the quad shou...
by KC_703
Sat Aug 16, 2014 8:38 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

Never tried headfree... But curious why you are trying to rotatie the quad? When you say screwed up, what does the quad do when you move the ELE up/down in relation to the front of the quad? Are you using anything in conjunction with headfree (ie. Angle/Horizon, baro)?
by KC_703
Sat Aug 16, 2014 8:39 am
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Re:

presidenten wrote:I just had to double check after I read this. But it the configuration tool do say Firmware 2.3. The card is a full naze32 in hex6x mode.


Check the revision date using the "version" command in CLI. Flash to latest firmware revision if before mid-July.
by KC_703
Fri Jul 25, 2014 5:41 am
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

akcom wrote:TC, I'm looking at your AfroMini 32 and it looks like an awesome board. I just feel like there has to be some catch. Why isn't it more popular? Or are people just missing out? I want to buy one from your website but I'm hesitant to pull the trigger


Shhh... Its a secret. :)
by KC_703
Sun Jul 20, 2014 3:29 am
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

Hello, The problem is a twitch in the receiver and motors. It hovers ok but it's fighting the to stay level and will yaw clockwise randomly, sometimes severely. Battery doesn't last as long and gets a little warm. In the receiver tab in baseflight, once powered up, the midpoints on all channels jum...
by KC_703
Fri Jun 20, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

Search for 3x40 right angle headers. If in the US, you can get them from sparkfun... Or in larger quantities from eBay.
by KC_703
Mon Jun 16, 2014 10:16 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

Hey guys - just a quick question for the experts. I have been using the KK FC's for a while with varying results. I had a HK Multiwii Pro board and have just started playing with that FC - again with varying results. Everyone I see raves about the Naze32 and I will order one shortly however for the...
by KC_703
Thu May 29, 2014 9:14 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Baseflight aka multiwii port to stm32
Replies: 1036
Views: 2550760

Re: Baseflight aka multiwii port to stm32

Perfect. I was just thinking about the test hex being pre-sunday firmware.

I'll give it a go when the weather clears up here...

Thanks again!
by KC_703
Thu May 29, 2014 5:35 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Baseflight aka multiwii port to stm32
Replies: 1036
Views: 2550760

Re: Baseflight aka multiwii port to stm32

Hi, KC_703! Np, downloaded the actual BFr497 from TCs' trunc, changed the frsyk telemetry and compiled it. I attach a zip here to test for you (including the changed telemetry_frsky.c). Cheers Rob Following up. The code providing degree decimal minutes (DMM) instead of decimal degrees (DDD) works! ...
by KC_703
Tue May 27, 2014 10:49 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Baseflight aka multiwii port to stm32
Replies: 1036
Views: 2550760

Re: Baseflight aka multiwii port to stm32

Got it. Thank you! I'll load the hex and take a look at the results.
by KC_703
Mon May 26, 2014 11:22 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Baseflight aka multiwii port to stm32
Replies: 1036
Views: 2550760

Re: Baseflight aka multiwii port to stm32

Thanks! I'm not a programmer, and probably couldn't compile to check... But I'll take a look and see if I can use some engineering logic / reasoning.
by KC_703
Thu May 22, 2014 8:20 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

Baro and Mag... and hope. :)

The GPS can reliably send coordinates back via telemetry and provide to OSD. Both of which can serve as a locator tool.

Alt-hold is reported to work and altitude can be sent back via telemetry. Have not tired Headfree.
by KC_703
Sun May 18, 2014 6:00 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

Yep... we're on our own for GPS help. With that said, RTH (no climb) and PH work to some degree, many reports that folks have it working. At the very least, it can help you regain line of sight flight. Use "feature GPS" in the CLI to show the available switch settings in the Aux tab of Bas...
by KC_703
Sun May 18, 2014 4:45 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

How are you wiring up the GPS? Some ublox have a Vcc and 3v... Also may want to double check the config on the ublox with u-center.
by KC_703
Mon May 12, 2014 6:31 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

uh, yes... serial pins on minim are 5V, right? and if that shit powers up before 3.3V power to naze, there will be smoke I have a dummy question ... Normally GPS module have a core that internally work at 3.3v or even less. So normally 5v GPS modules have a voltage regulator down to 3.3v. Do you kn...
by KC_703
Mon May 12, 2014 6:22 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Baseflight aka multiwii port to stm32
Replies: 1036
Views: 2550760

Re: Baseflight aka multiwii port to stm32

Thank you! I wasn't sure whether this would get traction with the community... nor how to open a issue ticket. :)
by KC_703
Sun May 11, 2014 11:57 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Baseflight aka multiwii port to stm32
Replies: 1036
Views: 2550760

GPS Frsky Telemetry Output requires DMM vs. DDD

I've been chasing this issue for a bit now. The GPS coordinate output to the telemetry seems to be in the form of Decimal Degrees (DDD), where FrSky/OpenTx wants Degrees Decimal Minutes (DMM). Utilizing the DMM output, Companion9x can export directly to Google Earth and the Taranis would properly pr...
by KC_703
Fri May 09, 2014 5:33 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

DId you re-calibrate the Mag after rotating the board? It could be confused.
by KC_703
Mon May 05, 2014 8:55 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Naze32 hardware discussion thread
Replies: 3249
Views: 1377535

Re: Naze32 hardware discussion thread

scrat wrote:Use this map: http://magnetic-declination.com/

And click on your exact location and see mag declination and set it in CLI.


With recent Baseflight Configurator updates, mag declination can be entered through the GUI... I think it's on the first page. Unfortunately, the format differs from the CLI input format.
by KC_703
Wed Apr 23, 2014 11:10 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS NAV
Replies: 964
Views: 401145

Re: GPS NAV

Hello. I'm not sure this is the correct thread to determine this information, so forgive me if its not. I have a ublox-6m, based on logged telemetry it looks as through the GPS lon/lat are expressed in Decimal degrees (DDD). Is there a way to have this parsed as Degree Decimal Minutes (DMM) within M...