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by skymike
Wed Apr 08, 2015 5:33 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: MPNG!! 32
Replies: 0
Views: 1127

MPNG!! 32

1. I am toying with the idea of running MPNG, and was wondering if the naze32 or flip 32 supports this FW?? 2. What boards are out there that support the MPNG 32 bit other than F4by??? 3. Second option is multiwii pro black from white spy running MPNG!!! (Non 32 bit) 4. Does any one have experience ...
by skymike
Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:57 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: TX mid point drift
Replies: 8
Views: 2883

Re: TX mid point drift

In ACRO Mode it is the Pilot that must keep the copter level so it doesn't drift. However, if your sticks are not centered at exactly 1500 (+/-deadband) then the Angle will not hold and will increase. This does not sound like what is happening. How far from the ground are you hovering? If close the...
by skymike
Fri Mar 20, 2015 6:43 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: TX mid point drift
Replies: 8
Views: 2883

Re: TX mid point drift

Uncomment the #define deadband and set it to a little more then the 'jitter' in your stick centering. Built and Re-load the code. I have done this and definitly seems better. However I have noticed the following; I am operating in acro mode only, no mag, no gps, and no baro. The quad is drifting fo...
by skymike
Mon Mar 16, 2015 11:00 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: TX mid point drift
Replies: 8
Views: 2883

Re: TX mid point drift

I found a dedband code in the multiwii sketch, however it was commented out.

Does this mean the board sees exactly what the GUI is reporting?

So a 1499 count will induce a flight correction?
by skymike
Fri Mar 13, 2015 2:37 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: TX mid point drift
Replies: 8
Views: 2883

Re: TX mid point drift

Figured out the issue!!!!

So apparently I was not flying in angle or horizion (level modes) I was still in acro mode trying to trim the ACC. Woops.

Thanks for the help.
by skymike
Thu Mar 12, 2015 2:07 am
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: TX mid point drift
Replies: 8
Views: 2883

Re: TX mid point drift

I have the same with my TX. And no, it does not cause issues - there is a deadband implemented. Cheers, Leco Great!! So I am having a drift problem and I have been trying to trim ACC with stick commands. But so far I have input around 20-30 and still no affect. Any Ideas? I did calibrate ACC with a...
by skymike
Wed Mar 11, 2015 11:02 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: TX mid point drift
Replies: 8
Views: 2883

TX mid point drift

Hey guys, I got a question about setting the mid points on my TX. When I adjust to 1500 then move TX sticks and alow to spring back, they then read 1499 or 1502 depending on the way I pulled the sticks. Is this caused by a problem with my sticks or is this a normal occurrence? Would this cause any f...
by skymike
Tue Mar 10, 2015 3:31 am
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Altitude climb
Replies: 2
Views: 1526

Re: Altitude climb

It is not unusual for the battery Voltage to drop a lot when going full throttle. This will trip the battery alarm. Happens all the time on my High performance Warp Quads especially on batteries with a lower C rating. And yes, the Voltage will recover once the high current load is removed. Ok that ...
by skymike
Tue Mar 10, 2015 1:18 am
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Altitude climb
Replies: 2
Views: 1526

Altitude climb

Today I took a maiden flight, since the whether was nice, and noticed something odd. At least to me. After hovering for a little and checking all functions I decided to see how fast the quad would climb. So I hit full throttle and man she took off. Shortly after initiating climb I heard a single bee...
by skymike
Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:48 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Idle speeds!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 2014

Re: Idle speeds!!!!

Hi Skymike, The motors spinning up once arming the MultiWii is a parameter you can change based on your preferences and will not cause any issues with flight. The parameter can be changed in the WinGUI under the "FC Config" tab. In the lower left corner of this tab is a box titled "t...
by skymike
Sat Mar 07, 2015 5:17 am
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Idle speeds!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 2014

Idle speeds!!!!

Hey guys, I have been noticing on many videos, that when people arm their copter. The motors start spinning at idle speed. I have set my idle speed in sketch to the (special Simon k ESC) setting. I believe 1064. But my motors do not spin up in arm?? I did perform calibration via sketch code, and hav...
by skymike
Thu Feb 26, 2015 7:29 am
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Sketch Upload Problems!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 2688

Re: Sketch Upload Problems!!!

Wanted to put an update, as I have found more issues. I can not upload a sketch when I have the BT module plugged into FCB. When I unplug it everything works fine. Another issue I found was that the FCB has a reset button that I need to press before uploading. If I do this then I have a successful u...
by skymike
Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:45 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Board ARMs but motors don't spin
Replies: 2
Views: 1098

Re: Board ARMs but motors don't spin

Yet another post to solve my Multiwii issues. - I have calibrated my ESCs (Flycolor oOPTO 30A) - Connected power to the board - Stick armed the quad (blue light comes on) GUI shows ARM - THEN, I get no throttle response from the motors even though the GUI shows signal changing. Any thoughts? If the...
by skymike
Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:10 am
Forum: Connecting elements
Topic: Battery capacity??
Replies: 4
Views: 2118

Re: Battery capacity??

For what I know you can ruin the battery if they go below 3 V. I have two batteries, one is 2.200 mA/h and another 3.300. When the batteries are at 10.5 V ( 3 cells means 3.5 V each) they charges for the maximum capacity. My batteries, fully charged are at 4.2 V like yours. Try with another battery...
by skymike
Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:41 am
Forum: Connecting elements
Topic: Battery capacity??
Replies: 4
Views: 2118

Re: Battery capacity??

Guy, I am having an issue with a battery. Issue as follows Battery Multistar lipo 5200 may 3s 10/20C E calcs says I should be getting around 10 min flight time. I get about 6. When I charge battery it says it only charges up to 1600mah worth of charge. I am using the thunder charger and it turns of...
by skymike
Sat Feb 07, 2015 9:31 pm
Forum: Connecting elements
Topic: Battery capacity??
Replies: 4
Views: 2118

Battery capacity??

Guy, I am having an issue with a battery. Issue as follows Battery Multistar lipo 5200 may 3s 10/20C E calcs says I should be getting around 10 min flight time. I get about 6. When I charge battery it says it only charges up to 1600mah worth of charge. I am using the thunder charger and it turns off...
by skymike
Fri Feb 06, 2015 4:47 am
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: E-Calcs vs experience
Replies: 0
Views: 1045

E-Calcs vs experience

Hi all, I would like to hear some real world experience on the prop motor combos for 450 class quads. Specifically, if you have used the E-Calcs and how that compares to actual results. Building a 450 class with turnigy multistar 2216 (800kv), 20amp afro esc,12 *3.8 slowfly props, multiwii pro ez 3....
by skymike
Wed Feb 04, 2015 8:43 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Drifting while in Angle mode
Replies: 12
Views: 5126

Re: Drifting while in Angle mode

Recently noticed when trying to trim my account that if I'm to quick with sticks the board does not recognize (led blink)

You want to be sure to adjust trims so the endpoints read properly in GUI. Could be way different then what transmitter says.

Give us an update how your making out!!!
by skymike
Wed Jan 28, 2015 7:52 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Multirotor drift (newb)
Replies: 5
Views: 1799

Re: Multirotor drift (newb)

Which flight mode???? Did you correctly adjust the TX's stick center values in the TX setup menu?? Did you read the MultiWii Wiki beginner's troubleshooting?? Waltr, I am flying in across mode. Have not yet tried adjustment of sticks. Currently trying to fully understand the process!!! Could you po...
by skymike
Tue Jan 27, 2015 3:01 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Multirotor drift (newb)
Replies: 5
Views: 1799

Re: Multirotor drift (newb)

Which flight mode???? Did you correctly adjust the TX's stick center values in the TX setup menu?? Did you read the MultiWii Wiki beginner's troubleshooting?? Waltr, I am flying in across mode. Have not yet tried adjustment of sticks. Currently trying to fully understand the process!!! Could you po...
by skymike
Tue Jan 27, 2015 1:59 am
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Multirotor drift (newb)
Replies: 5
Views: 1799

Multirotor drift (newb)

Hi all, Finally got to my first test flight, and am having some problems with drift!! Once I take off, my quad wants to drift back and to right. I would imagine its a pitch and roll issue? My question is how do I fix this with transmitter trims (turnigy 9x with er9x fw) before I start messing with P...
by skymike
Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:51 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Sketch Upload Problems!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 2688

Re: Sketch Upload Problems!!!

FIXED!!!!!

Ok so there were multiple issues. the main issue was that the USBASP programmer was wrong.

the other issue I had was that my PC was not recognizing the driver for the programmer. I restored my PC to an earlier date and reloaded the drivers.

Thanks guys for all the assistance.
by skymike
Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:45 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Sketch Upload Problems!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 2688

Re: Sketch Upload Problems!!!

Waltr.
What is IDE?
Did verify that I was using com 3 also I have selected usbasp is this correct since I'm using USB?
by skymike
Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:44 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Sketch Upload Problems!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 2688

Sketch Upload Problems!!!

Hi all, So i Have been having some issues uploading the sketch to the Multiwii Pro EZ 3.0 from white spy. I must start by saying that this problem occurred when i was trying to clear EEPROM and reload a new sketch. When I loaded the original sketch from White Spy I had no issues and everything worke...
by skymike
Sat Jan 10, 2015 8:31 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: Completely NEW
Replies: 4
Views: 3902

Re: Completely NEW

You could benefit greatly from a mentor. I wished someone could help me when I first started. Let me know what you're having a problem with and I can most likely help. First off. What are you going to put the FC on? What airframe? To answer your question "Also what is the procedure to starting...
by skymike
Wed Jan 07, 2015 12:07 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: Completely NEW
Replies: 4
Views: 3902

Re: Completely NEW

Thaks ! Would the 8 bit section be under the "general board" on the board index?
by skymike
Tue Jan 06, 2015 5:53 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: Completely NEW
Replies: 4
Views: 3902

Completely NEW

Ok, So I am Completely new to Multi rotors. I Have the current gear; multi Wii Pro EZ 3.0 FCB from whitespy Ublocx GPS with integrated compas Turnigy 9X transmitter/ reciever im after any usefull info in regards to the software set up for an X Quad? Also what is the procedure to starting / looking a...