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by brewski
Thu Feb 05, 2015 5:35 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS
Replies: 70
Views: 20186

Re: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS

The new flight controller finally came in. Was playing around a little last night. Can't get the ardiuno software to connect. Downloaded the FDTI drivers, but nothing. Hopefully get to play more tonight. Was doing some reading, this will still use the same motor layout correct? I was digging around...
by brewski
Tue Jan 27, 2015 12:19 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Multiwii GPS
Replies: 9
Views: 3529

Re: Multiwii GPS

Several choices here: m I bought the Pro 2 version and a leah 6 H GPS module. Not sure where I would hook up my outboard (on the GPS module)mag on this board if I were to disable the onboard one. Anyone have info on where to hook up your outboard mag if you cut the two traces on the onboard one??? ...
by brewski
Tue Jan 27, 2015 12:06 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS NAV
Replies: 964
Views: 399876

Re: GPS NAV

Well done Ezio. This makes programming & viewing logs of missions so much easier
by brewski
Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:27 am
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: HK MultiWii PRO Flight Controller w/MTK GPS Module
Replies: 9
Views: 4531

Re: HK MultiWii PRO Flight Controller w/MTK GPS Module

Hello, I am having an issue with seeing the inputs from my radio in the WinGui software. The first board I had I had the same problem and hk wanted to test it. they determine that it was bad and sent me a replacement. I'm having the same issue were I can not get the multiwii to show it is receiving...
by brewski
Sat Jan 24, 2015 12:26 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Accelerometer drifting out of calibration during flight
Replies: 12
Views: 6660

Re: Accelerometer drifting out of calibration during flight

As I have said many times it is disgusting & dishonest that HK continue to sell these flight controllers with last generation technology. If that is not bad enough the quality control of the PCBs is well below par. Search this forum as well as RCGroups using this board description to see the iss...
by brewski
Fri Jan 23, 2015 5:55 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS
Replies: 70
Views: 20186

Re: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS

This guy is a spammer. Can someone block him!!
by brewski
Wed Jan 21, 2015 12:05 am
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Ublox GPS-Red HK boards: How to wire?
Replies: 14
Views: 6950

Re: Ublox GPS-Red HK boards: How to wire?

Hi everyone, So I've been using this board for about a year now and could never get the GPS functionality to work. I could get signals when i was plugged into the laptop and watching the read outs in the GUI. But when ever i was flying the Pos Hold/RTH had zero effect on the quad. m So i just bough...
by brewski
Sun Jan 18, 2015 11:17 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Failsafe features
Replies: 3
Views: 1827

Re: Failsafe features

If your RX has failsafe memory then just select what you want to happen, such as RTH or Land & push failsafe button on RX. Mine is a Lemon 8 channel & failsafe works on all channels as soon as it detects signal loss.
by brewski
Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:27 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS
Replies: 70
Views: 20186

Re: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS

Did you try holding it firmly from below & increasing throttle while watching MWConfig? As you increase throttle watch the compass. It should not deviate more than 5 degrees. If it does then the onboard mag is being affected by magnetic fields from wiring & will cause major yaw issues..even ...
by brewski
Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:13 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS
Replies: 70
Views: 20186

Re: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS

OK so maybe it is still in my setup then. It is this board here m I followed the setup I saw there for which board to use, but maybe that is wrong. When I did the config file one of the setups I saw there said to use: #define FFIMUv2 // second version of 9DOF+baro board from Jussi, with HMC5883 but...
by brewski
Sat Jan 17, 2015 5:27 am
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Need help to configure Arduino Uno
Replies: 9
Views: 3250

Re: Need help to configure Arduino Uno

Use cheap FTDI (or similar)serial to USB adapter and reconfigure GPS in UCentre
by brewski
Sat Jan 17, 2015 5:21 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS
Replies: 70
Views: 20186

Re: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS

No 'Z' is never zero. With MPU6050 you should have Z=512. What MPU does your board use?
by brewski
Fri Jan 16, 2015 10:27 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: flying wing setup
Replies: 1
Views: 1298

Re: flying wing setup

I suggest posting in PatrickEs MW Airplane thread viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2456 & viewtopic.php?f=8&t=364 . Patrick has put links to his blog which explains everything you need to know about using MW with plane
by brewski
Fri Jan 16, 2015 2:54 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS
Replies: 70
Views: 20186

Re: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS

Correct. I would contact HK & claim warranty. There are known issues with their MW AIOP as you will see by searching on this & RCGroups. They will probably send you another without returning faulty one if you document fault with screen shots etc. If out of warranty then buy a Crius AIOP V2/V...
by brewski
Thu Jan 15, 2015 9:14 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS
Replies: 70
Views: 20186

Re: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS

It does not flash while calibrating ACC either. Does it need to be powered from the battery also while doing this? No just USB. Do your ACC X & Y values zero out in MWConfig when you start ACC Cal? If not try using MW WinGUI and see if it does. If you get no response from either then I suspect ...
by brewski
Wed Jan 14, 2015 5:27 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS
Replies: 70
Views: 20186

Re: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS

Using MWConfig sitting flat on my desk in the Hex pressed CALIB_ACC and left it sit for several minutes. I am using MW2.3 with the config file adjusted for my setup. When I press CALIB_MAG the LED does not flash. From what I have been reading it should flash when doing this. The compass seems close...
by brewski
Tue Jan 13, 2015 10:02 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Rebounds at Landing and yaw mag accuracy
Replies: 7
Views: 2949

Re: Rebounds at Landing and yaw mag accuracy

Hi, Minthottle set to 1150, all props turning a consistent idle when armed. With this setting and some practise I now get perfect landings. All tutorial set min to 1000, max to 2000, as middle point is 1500. But we may speak about different settings? My root tx values without change to endpoints/su...
by brewski
Tue Jan 13, 2015 9:56 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: CRIUS AIOP v2.0/v2.1 dataflash logging
Replies: 17
Views: 5870

Re: CRIUS AIOP v2.0/v2.1 dataflash logging

Yes I saw your mission using pre 2.4. Unfortunately my experience was not the same. I didn't check Solar activity that day so although I had 7 sats (by my GPS status LED) the GPS horiz accuracy may have been bad on the day I tested. I also had issues with EZ-GUI and WinGUI so was not impressed.
by brewski
Tue Jan 13, 2015 9:46 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: CRIUS AIOP v2.0/v2.1 dataflash logging
Replies: 17
Views: 5870

Re: CRIUS AIOP v2.0/v2.1 dataflash logging

Well, I've decided to skip the tests and wait for the official MW 2.4. Then IMO after it's out the data logging code should be ported into that version. I've tried the pre 2.4 and found performance, especially GPS functionality/accuracy poor. Maybe I stuffed up but don't think so. Cleared EEProm (4...
by brewski
Mon Jan 12, 2015 8:29 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS
Replies: 70
Views: 20186

Re: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS

Standard PIDs will get multi to hover. Did you cal ACC with multi level & totally still?
by brewski
Mon Jan 12, 2015 1:19 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: CRIUS AIOP v2.0/v2.1 dataflash logging
Replies: 17
Views: 5870

Re: CRIUS AIOP v2.0/v2.1 dataflash logging

Lecostarius wrote:Everyone,

and here is the final part, the MultiWii code itself.

Cheers, Leco

Hi Leco,

I also have a Crius AIOP V2 & have asked many times why we can't access this EEProm as users of MP can.
Is base of MW code standard 2.3 or the 2.3 with navigation (Eos Bandi) that I currently run?
by brewski
Mon Jan 12, 2015 1:04 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Multiwii GPS
Replies: 9
Views: 3529

Re: Multiwii GPS

Due to http://www.multiwii.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=5852 you can still use a 328 without a GPS device perhaps you can use a 328 with a GPS device but without navigation in no case you can use a 328 with navigation A state of the art flight controller running multiwii is based upon a MEGA (...
by brewski
Mon Jan 12, 2015 12:41 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: How is site funded?
Replies: 4
Views: 2271

Re: How is site funded?

Maybe site needs a few more donations as speed of accessing has been getting worse the past few weeks. And I thought I was the only one having the problems. The server has extreme issues and it is very frustrating! I thought it was my crappy 3rd world ADSL2+ copper line connection as well until I r...
by brewski
Mon Jan 12, 2015 9:20 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: How is site funded?
Replies: 4
Views: 2271

Re: How is site funded?

treym wrote:http://www.multiwii.com/about/sponsors

;)

I'd totally forgotten about main Home page as only have Forum bookmarked :roll:
Maybe site needs a few more donations as speed of accessing has been getting worse the past few weeks.
by brewski
Sun Jan 11, 2015 10:30 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Scarab Knife Dx6i Setup
Replies: 1
Views: 860

Re: Scarab Knife Dx6i Setup

Hi Guys! Happy New Year! I'm new here and I'm loving my Scarab knife. I have a dx6i and I'm flying in Horizon mode (Paris Air Hero v2) and I wanna be able to use Angle and Hero mode as well. Hoping that someone would help me set up my transmitter or on GUI 2.3 to use the other features of my Knife....
by brewski
Sun Jan 11, 2015 10:19 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: How is site funded?
Replies: 4
Views: 2271

How is site funded?

Wondering how this site is funded. RCGroups is obviously funded by Hobbyking & other advertising, but Multiwii has nil advertising.
by brewski
Mon Jan 05, 2015 10:32 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: GPS fix lost
Replies: 11
Views: 3362

Re: GPS fix lost

If you look on UBlox site you will see that all 6 series are now discontinued. I have seen the UBlox 7 series going for less than the LEA6 & 7 series has faster acquisition & higher accuracy.
by brewski
Mon Jan 05, 2015 8:16 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: GPS fix lost
Replies: 11
Views: 3362

Re: GPS fix lost

The LEA-6H is only same accuracy as 6M unless you live in Europe or Nth USA. An Ext Mag can be positioned away from magnetic fields, but the onboard Mag is not easy to disable on HK FC. Search this & RCGroups for details.
by brewski
Mon Jan 05, 2015 1:26 am
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Rebounds at Landing and yaw mag accuracy
Replies: 7
Views: 2949

Re: Rebounds at Landing and yaw mag accuracy

No. TX endpoints need to be 0 1500 2000. Set 1100 as Min Throttle in MW Config. The reason you need enough Min Throttle is to keep props spinning reliably & synced to prevent them stopping when throttle is set to minimum. If you need to rapidly apply power during descent you need all motors resp...
by brewski
Sun Jan 04, 2015 11:50 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: GPS fix lost
Replies: 11
Views: 3362

Re: GPS fix lost

So, i have to uncommented The init gps, upload The code and then comment it again and select nmea? Can YOU post a link where to buy The ublox? And how to make it work? I would be verry happy Just use the Init MTK command. This sets module up for correct parameters every time FC boots. I don't think...
by brewski
Sun Jan 04, 2015 12:43 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: GPS fix lost
Replies: 11
Views: 3362

Re: GPS fix lost

OK you have a known bad combination of FC & GPS. Search this and RCGroups with this combo to see. If you want to give it a try though disable NMEA & use Initialise MTK as this GPS will not work otherwise. The Ublox 6M modules are currently selling for <$15 & have faster acquisition &...
by brewski
Sun Jan 04, 2015 12:50 am
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Rebounds at Landing and yaw mag accuracy
Replies: 7
Views: 2949

Re: Rebounds at Landing and yaw mag accuracy

Hi all! Setting my first quad, and I no face to problems in flight First in acro(gyro only), or stable, the landing is very hard as the quad rebound 3/4 times before stopping, while my throttle stick on tx is at minimum. Same if I disarm prior to landing (arm disarm through aux switch, stick arming...
by brewski
Sat Jan 03, 2015 10:23 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: GPS fix lost
Replies: 11
Views: 3362

Re: GPS fix lost

hi all, i managed to setup and fly my Multi rotor. now i want to go one step further an duse the gps rth and pos hold. when i open the gui i notice that i have the "gps fix lost" also on the map the position is not the right one...i dont get any satelite. i am using the Multiwii pro V2.3 ...
by brewski
Sat Jan 03, 2015 10:19 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS
Replies: 70
Views: 20186

Re: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS

I suggest you read Beginners Guide viewtopic.php?f=18&t=5363
This should answer some of your questions.
Re the Spektrum DX9. I suggest just connecting up using individual cables for each control. You can worry about single serial data connection later.
by brewski
Sat Jan 03, 2015 5:28 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS
Replies: 70
Views: 20186

Re: NEWB with HK Multiwii Pro with GPS

Check out the HK Files section at bottom of product description. You need to uncomment /******************************** ARM/DISARM *********************************/ /* optionally disable stick combinations to arm/disarm the motors. * In most cases one of the two options to arm/disarm via TX stick ...
by brewski
Sat Jan 03, 2015 5:17 am
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Modding miniPro FC to external mag/GPS and setup
Replies: 7
Views: 2678

Re: Modding miniPro FC to external mag/GPS and setup

Spot on. I mounted my ext 5883 on a CF post out front so well away from any fields, metal etc. You can also put a high Intensity LED or white ball on end to help with orientation.
by brewski
Wed Dec 31, 2014 6:44 am
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Need help with ReadytoFlyQuads Bluetooth module.
Replies: 4
Views: 1954

Re: Need help with ReadytoFlyQuads Bluetooth module.

I don't know about the 32bit FCs but my Crius AIOP V2 will not boot with BT connected. I installed a miniature switch & just turn on after FC has booted.
by brewski
Tue Dec 30, 2014 1:19 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Why development has stopped?
Replies: 230
Views: 74129

Re: Why development has stopped?

I think adapting WMC to run on the APM hardware would be a major step in the longevity of this project. As stated, with the availability of this hardware and the decision of the APM development team to suspend support, there is plenty of room for WMC to grow. I have personally loaded WMC 2.2 on to ...
by brewski
Sun Dec 28, 2014 12:47 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Why development has stopped?
Replies: 230
Views: 74129

Re: Why development has stopped?

With good quality clone APM 2.5/2.6 boards complete with case & genuine 3DR not much more now selling at same price point as Crius AIOP 2560 I think MW days are numbered unless someone builds a cheap easily programmable (using similar GUI user control interface as APM does) 32bit board to run th...
by brewski
Sun Dec 28, 2014 12:22 am
Forum: Ideas
Topic: Airplane mode RTH
Replies: 824
Views: 322820

Re: Airplane mode RTH

Well 115200 is what my first Gps was programmed and i have been using it since.. Lately i have changed to 56.7k witch is supposed to be more accurate. It could be done by some changes in the code. Not just disabling something. But Alt from GPS is generally good enough to take the plane back. Set RT...
by brewski
Sat Dec 27, 2014 2:30 pm
Forum: Ideas
Topic: Airplane mode RTH
Replies: 824
Views: 322820

Re: Airplane mode RTH

The patched I2C_GPS is unchanged in the serial communication between I2C and GPS. It's only modified to correct some old bugs in original code that only affect Fixedwing. The only recomendation a can give is still to use #define INIT_MTK_GPS The I2c blinks 1/sec if no fix. With fix it will indicate...
by brewski
Fri Dec 26, 2014 11:40 pm
Forum: Ideas
Topic: Airplane mode RTH
Replies: 824
Views: 322820

Re: Airplane mode RTH

I left the 12C nav board & Ublox 6m for a while as not getting anywhere. Now that I have a few days off over XMAS I'm looking at it again & hopefully get it working with a little help. Ok just going over my setup again. UBlox 6M with 3DR code loaded as I use it as a spare on MW as well as AP...
by brewski
Thu Dec 25, 2014 10:22 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS NAV
Replies: 964
Views: 399876

Re: GPS NAV

need advice... what's the best way code-wise to adjust the code in order to initiate LAND during GPSHOME or GPSHOLD *if* there's no GPS fix and/or if GPS fix was lost when running either HOME or HOLD? It looks like the LAND routines are embedded into the GPS code, so it's going to take some work. T...
by brewski
Thu Dec 25, 2014 2:44 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii EZ-GUI
Replies: 1434
Views: 607025

Re: MultiWii EZ-GUI

ezio wrote:wow ! thanks for that!
I was pulling hairs from my head because I couldn't reproduce the problem.
I didn't think about config.h.

btw Merry Christmas to you all!

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Forum Fiend v1.2.14.


Merry Christmas Ezio & thanks again for your brilliant App & support :D
by brewski
Sun Dec 21, 2014 9:57 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: heading issue on Multiwii pro
Replies: 6
Views: 2893

Re: heading issue on Multiwii pro

No doesn't make sense. I suggest you post in the Software Dev > GPS Nav section of forum
by brewski
Sun Dec 21, 2014 7:17 am
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: heading issue on Multiwii pro
Replies: 6
Views: 2893

Re: heading issue on Multiwii pro

I have a multiwii pro (red board from HK). I am using Multiwii2.3 nsvi-b7 and WinGUI2.3pre10b71. The heading will show correctly in the GUI, but if I set up a mission with SET HEADING points, theheading is 180 degrees off. Has anyone seen this, and how do you fix it? Are you sure (check with a comp...
by brewski
Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:08 pm
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: calibrating throttle for esc's
Replies: 2
Views: 1753

Re: calibrating throttle for esc's

Check out Beginners Guide in Getting Started
by brewski
Fri Dec 19, 2014 11:59 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: A little help please
Replies: 1
Views: 1409

Re: A little help please

I have just started buying the parts for my first quad and want to use a multiwii board with the option of gps once i get the hang of it what board would anyone recomend i am limited to a 50x50 size board due to the frame. Thanks in advance to anyone who helps Buy a Crius AIOP V2 & you won't re...
by brewski
Fri Dec 19, 2014 8:22 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Baro Sensor
Replies: 2
Views: 1225

Re: Baro Sensor

You should see the graph as well as ALT reading in MW Config. If you raise board 1m you should see change of approx. 1m.
Baro sensor requires a piece of foam (make sure air can pass thru it) over it to prevent prop wash & light affecting sensor.
by brewski
Thu Dec 18, 2014 7:45 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: OctoCopter + GPS ready code
Replies: 9
Views: 2723

Re: OctoCopter + GPS ready code

I think i have found my problem, i have 4 esc that acting strange when i put them directly in The received. Totdat i ordered 8 New ones, without bec, The previous ones were with a bec, is it possible that this is The problem? It shouldn't matter whether BEC or not. If ESC will not calibrate then th...