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by mike105105
Sat Aug 09, 2014 2:42 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS NAV
Replies: 964
Views: 401473

Re: GPS NAV

This software is an awesome addition to MultiWii. Thanks to everyone who's contributed. I was wondering what people's experience has been getting this to work with the Witespy PRO Ez3.0 Blacked MAG Editon boards using a remote compass. I've got one along with a uBlox 6M gps/compass combo board from...
by mike105105
Fri Aug 01, 2014 12:45 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: WinGUI 2.2
Replies: 50
Views: 27430

Re: WinGUI 2.2

That's because you are running multiwiiconf not multiwiigui...


Mike
by mike105105
Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:55 am
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: MWC MultiWii SE V3.0 and GPS/compass | Advice please
Replies: 5
Views: 4438

Re: MWC MultiWii SE V3.0 and GPS/compass | Advice please

I am pretty sure you don't need an adapter board. The pin out for that FC shows that it has a serial port(gps goes here) and an I2C port(compass goes here). Just make sure whatever gps/compass module you get is the right voltage, the pinout says 5v, some devices are 3.3v.


Mike
by mike105105
Thu Jul 24, 2014 2:41 am
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: MultiWii 2.3 slow boot
Replies: 5
Views: 1822

Re: MultiWii 2.3 slow boot

It always cals the gyro. The acc is manually calibrated via gui. There is a lot going on in the MW controller, it makes sense that things need to start up and stabilize.


Mike
by mike105105
Thu Jul 24, 2014 2:34 am
Forum: FPV, OSD, Cameras
Topic: Mobius HD Camera
Replies: 14
Views: 8251

Re: Mobius HD Camera

I use mine for fpv, works well, lag doesn't bother me. Just start slow and get used to it.


Mike
by mike105105
Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:11 am
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Can't get full throttle and lift off [solved]
Replies: 15
Views: 5923

Re: Can't get full throttle and lift up

PID adjustments aren't the problem. How did you cal the ESCs? Try doing each one individually off the throttle chan on the rx. What battery are you using? Are there excessive vibrations?


Mike
by mike105105
Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:06 am
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Motors speed
Replies: 13
Views: 4538

Re: Motors speed

The readytofly.com boards come with 2.3 and motor_stop enabled. It takes little effort to put a warning in that guide to check that it is disabled, that is all I'm suggesting.


Mike
by mike105105
Sat Jul 19, 2014 8:03 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Motors speed
Replies: 13
Views: 4538

Re: Motors speed

Not recommended, too easy to accidentally enable or disable the craft. brewski, I wasn't advising it be enabled or disabled, just saying that if someone has it enabled and they keep trying to adjust minthrottle they aren't going to get anywhere. There are some boards that come with it enabled in the...
by mike105105
Sat Jul 19, 2014 4:41 am
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Motors speed
Replies: 13
Views: 4538

Re: Motors speed

Nice write up, I would say it should be a sticky at the top of this section...but we know no one would bother to read it lol.

Just one thing, the part where you were describing the min throttle settings. If motor_stop is enabled in config.h they will always stop at min throttle.


Mike
by mike105105
Fri Jul 18, 2014 1:10 am
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: MW GUI: motors not reacting equal with throttle [solved]
Replies: 6
Views: 2706

Re: MultiWiiConf motors not reacting equal with throttle

Well your original video shows that you haven't adjusted your tx endpoints and midpoints, and it obviously doesn't have the props on in that video in which case the FC can't adjust the position of the copter and the motors will vary as it tries. Those readings only really help when the craft is in t...
by mike105105
Tue Jul 15, 2014 10:02 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: No lift at full throttle
Replies: 11
Views: 2985

Re: No lift at full throttle

Try calibrating the ESCs by connecting each one directly to the rx throttle chan, one at a time, then hook everything back up.

Take the props off when calibrating.


Mike
by mike105105
Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:54 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Different throttle values on QUAD. See pic!
Replies: 12
Views: 3451

Re: Different throttle values on QUAD. See pic!

Obviously you didn't search around like waltr recommended or you would already know that the motors are doing that because the quad isn't in the air...that means it is trying to make adjustments that are having no effect so it keeps trying harder. It needs to be in the air for any of those motor rea...
by mike105105
Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:00 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS NAV
Replies: 964
Views: 401473

Re: GPS NAV

I think it is meant to gain altitude before returning so it avoids any obstacles. It is RETURN to home alt, not Home alt.


Mike
by mike105105
Mon Jul 14, 2014 6:32 am
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Multiwii Navigation
Replies: 4
Views: 1367

Re: Multiwii Navigation

I have no clue which transmitter you are talking about, need more info. You did go through the config.h file and match all the settings to your old version right?


Mike
by mike105105
Mon Jul 14, 2014 1:12 am
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Multiwii Navigation
Replies: 4
Views: 1367

Re: Multiwii Navigation

You need to use eosbandi's 2.3 nav beta 7 firmware.


Mike
by mike105105
Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:37 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: GPS Navigation
Replies: 27
Views: 6903

Re: GPS Navigation

I have the witespy readtoflyquads pro mini and the ez3.0 black. Both use #define FREEIMUv043 // same as FREEIMUv04 with final MPU6050 (with the right ACC scale)


Mike
by mike105105
Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:32 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: KV Team Multiwii OSD
Replies: 1021
Views: 389951

Re: KV Team Multiwii OSD

I would keep it like that, better to think you have slightly less battery than you really do for safety just like a cars gas tank or setting your watch 5 min fast lol.


Mike
by mike105105
Sun Jul 13, 2014 3:52 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: GPS Navigation
Replies: 27
Views: 6903

Re: GPS Navigation

Are you sure your acc is callibrated and all options for sensor orientation are correct in the config? You say the z val is 255? Mine at rest is 512, could be the source of your issue. Also a side note: I have barely any drift on my baro over the course of a battery pack. Sure it fluctuates up and d...
by mike105105
Sun Jul 13, 2014 3:41 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Quadcopter not running properly
Replies: 2
Views: 952

Re: Quadcopter not running properly

Did you cal the ESCs?


Mike
by mike105105
Tue Jul 08, 2014 4:47 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS NAV
Replies: 964
Views: 401473

Re: GPS NAV

When testing a new FW out I usually run my old config.h and the new config.h through something like winmerge to compare them. It really helps out with getting all the little settings matched up.


Mike
by mike105105
Fri Jul 04, 2014 6:47 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS NAV
Replies: 964
Views: 401473

Re: GPS NAV

If I do mess with the code I will just put a check to see what mode it's in before enabling, make sure it's not on a mission. Of course I could just program the taranis so if the gps hold switch is active and I move the sticks it disengages hold till I center again.


Mike
by mike105105
Fri Jul 04, 2014 12:24 am
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: What can cause disarming?
Replies: 4
Views: 2117

Re: What can cause disarming?

Could be a brownout issue. Make sure all of your power connections are good, battery isn't drooping too much, and BEC powering the FC is working right.


Mike
by mike105105
Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:50 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS NAV
Replies: 964
Views: 401473

Re: GPS NAV

Yeah just tested, sure enough it tries going back. Might have to dig into the code and try to rig up something for now.


Mike
by mike105105
Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:32 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Why development has stopped?
Replies: 230
Views: 74500

Re: Why development has stopped?

As to your #4...Having a forward looking goal towards new hardware allows room for expansion and improvement. That's why our computers aren't still running a 286 or z80 processor, new tech made progress possible in what we could do on the desktop. Streamlining code is always good, but when you are d...
by mike105105
Thu Jul 03, 2014 4:06 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS NAV
Replies: 964
Views: 401473

Re: GPS NAV

I haven't tried during a mission, but I always fly missions with my finger on the trigger just in case.


Mike
by mike105105
Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:54 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS NAV
Replies: 964
Views: 401473

Re: GPS NAV

I didn't get to fly today to check but I did just notice in my config.h I uncommented that line //#define AP_MODE 40 // Create a deadspan for GPS. Everything works for me: nav, rth, pos hold, so I don't think there is any harm in it, plus you get control of the craft when you need it.


Mike
by mike105105
Wed Jul 02, 2014 1:26 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS NAV
Replies: 964
Views: 401473

Re: GPS NAV

I will try to double check today but yes. I know because occasionally I get a gps freak out by my job, because of a cell tower I think, and yank the stick when it dives to the side unexpectedly. I also use it when I have perfect hold to slide over a bit to a better spot when recording video, only ev...
by mike105105
Wed Jul 02, 2014 7:11 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS NAV
Replies: 964
Views: 401473

Re: GPS NAV

Yeah I know what you said, but it is still working for me...sooooo, not sure what to make of that. And I am using the latest beta.


Mike
by mike105105
Wed Jul 02, 2014 4:26 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS NAV
Replies: 964
Views: 401473

Re: GPS NAV

I was thinking the same thing...I have always been able to take control and move around while in GPS hold. I have never tried flying around any real distance like that so I'm not sure of any possible ill effects, but I use it all the time when I need to nudge it into a better spot.


Mike
by mike105105
Sat Jun 21, 2014 2:10 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS NAV
Replies: 964
Views: 401473

Re: GPS NAV

Pretty sure it needs the mag to know which direction it's going lol. Get that external mag hooked up and you will be good.


Mike
by mike105105
Fri Jun 20, 2014 11:19 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS NAV
Replies: 964
Views: 401473

Re: GPS NAV

That's odd, I thought it automatically enabled what it needs. I never encountered this situation because I have have my aux channel for gps also explicitly enable baro and mag, same for my RTH channel.


Mike
by mike105105
Wed Jun 04, 2014 5:48 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS NAV
Replies: 964
Views: 401473

Re: GPS NAV

Yes I know...this was in response to magiks post. Although he didn't exactly elaborate on what kind of catastrophe he had on rth, I can imagine something happening when someone goes from default values in 2.3 to the defaults on nav when they hit rth.


Mike
by mike105105
Tue Jun 03, 2014 11:31 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS NAV
Replies: 964
Views: 401473

Re: GPS NAV

I have noticed that in the nav version RTH flys much faster than regular 2.3.


Mike
by mike105105
Fri May 09, 2014 2:52 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: LED NAV/Status light that uses ledring interface
Replies: 1
Views: 969

Re: LED NAV/Status light that uses ledring interface

Almost forgot...Of course when I'm done all code and schematics will be posted for whoever wants to do the same. I am also going to make a separate version that uses strings of standard rgb leds that have a ws2801 controller and transistors on each segment so you can have more leds and drive them of...
by mike105105
Fri May 09, 2014 2:43 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: LED NAV/Status light that uses ledring interface
Replies: 1
Views: 969

LED NAV/Status light that uses ledring interface

Hey all. I'm currently working on a setup that uses the ledring interface from multiwii but is much more usable on aircraft since you can place the segments anywhere on the quad that makes sense. I am using an arduino nano to control segments of ws2812B rgb leds with integrated controllers. m Here i...
by mike105105
Wed May 07, 2014 5:24 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS NAV
Replies: 964
Views: 401473

Re: GPS NAV

Yeah, stupid mistakes lol. Since changing the config everything is working great. The mission flights are awesome and scary, finger always hovering on the panic switch. Just one question, the POI. When does it come into affect and when does it cancel out? Like if I have a timed pos-hold and the next...
by mike105105
Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:46 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS NAV
Replies: 964
Views: 401473

Re: GPS NAV

Ok, just realized I needed to comment out this line in def.h for the external compass...but could it have caused the crash when flying in angle mode(I don't remember if the compass was active btw). #if defined(FREEIMUv043) || defined(MICROWII) #define MPU6050 #define HMC5883 #define MS561101BA #defi...
by mike105105
Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:30 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS NAV
Replies: 964
Views: 401473

Re: GPS NAV

So I had my first software caused crash today. Been running fine with witespy's 2.3ver on my pro ez3, downloaded the beta Nav version and I'm pretty sure I got all of the config.h matched up on the important stuff. Saved my fc configs in multiwiiconf and the new and old versions of the gui. I cleare...