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by Mac9
Tue Oct 23, 2012 10:17 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Altitude Hold improvement solution
Replies: 580
Views: 1581336

Re: Altitude Hold improvement solution

Hi All, You are missing the point Shirka in an almost insulting manner. Firstly you assume I do not have a Nasa controller WRONG. I have had one since about MultiWii 1.8, when ever that was. That's why I am able to comment on its performance, not like some who make their comments based on what other...
by Mac9
Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:31 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Altitude Hold improvement solution
Replies: 580
Views: 1581336

Re: Altitude Hold improvement solution

Hi All, I keep reviewing what has "gone on " on this thread and to be honest I am having a little bit of a problem. Yes development means changing things however the changes seem to be al most hourly. Have we got a "solution" to the problem, that has been solved by NAZA or are we...
by Mac9
Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:12 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Multiwii version 2.1.3 beta??
Replies: 6
Views: 2689

Re: Multiwii version 2.1.3 beta??

Hi All, Without a specific question I think that pin configuration is a little shambolic. We have buzzers and landing Lights included without the most basic explanation. OK them that uses them may be in the "know" but please let the rest of us in on the secret. It can be very infuriating t...
by Mac9
Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:01 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

Hi All involved, What are the pros and cons in using UBLOX or NEMA protocols when transmitting date to the controller. I have noticed a great deal different code in a lot of the "shared". I am interested in the developments in Height Hold., can it be that they who develop height hold are n...
by Mac9
Sat Oct 20, 2012 7:11 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

Better late than never Or so I say! Welcome back Andras as some one else said you have been missed and I agree. As I know to my cost moving or renovating the family seat is a great deal of hassle even more than not getting your Hex, Quad or Try doing what you would like it to do. Keep up the good wo...
by Mac9
Fri Oct 05, 2012 4:39 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Altitude Hold improvement solution
Replies: 580
Views: 1581336

Re: Altitude Hold improvement solution

Hi, I was sure I posted this question but it seems that I didn't. If it ends up on the board twice I apologise. I have a problem I am running MultiWii_2_1_b2 on a CRIUS AIO Pro with Serial GPS on S2 at 52600 bds. The whole lot guiding a 2.7 Kg Hex built from Frame Wheel arms and plate. It flies very...
by Mac9
Mon Aug 27, 2012 4:59 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Hex CRIUS Pro AIO V1
Replies: 9
Views: 2869

Re: Hex CRIUS Pro AIO V1

Hi Chris, Yes I fully intend to give it a rip on the old Bandwidth front, unfortunately we have freshish winds and rain at the moment, in "my neck of the woods" so my activity is restricted to researching the ramifications of any adjustments I intend to make. Nice when the theory predicts ...
by Mac9
Mon Aug 27, 2012 2:40 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Hex CRIUS Pro AIO V1
Replies: 9
Views: 2869

Re: Hex CRIUS Pro AIO V1

test without props first. The asymetric layout would not matter too much I think. Even with wrong rotation you should still be able to test for sensor noise. Beware of flip tendency! On another track: a too weak battery with too low C rating could cause the ESCs to interfere. Same goes for wiring p...
by Mac9
Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:54 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: WinGUI public beta
Replies: 132
Views: 68051

Re: WinGUI public beta

Mis wrote:This is due to Alex changes in r1057 : - only the needed BOX ITEMS are used and sent to the GUI


Hi Mis,
Not sure I understand what you mean by only needed BOX ITEMS what defines the need? Does this also apply to the problem with display of arming ? :?

Regards

John
by Mac9
Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:46 am
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Hex CRIUS Pro AIO V1
Replies: 9
Views: 2869

Re: Hex CRIUS Pro AIO V1

Can you configure the hex as a quad and test fly? What a very clever idea, however as the axis on a quad are orthogonal and on an Hex they are at 60 degrees, I am not sure if the standard motor mix on quad software would cope. Also slight problem with reversing direction of some motors. I have hard...
by Mac9
Sun Aug 26, 2012 7:47 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Hex CRIUS Pro AIO V1
Replies: 9
Views: 2869

Hex CRIUS Pro AIO V1

Hi, Are Hex's more or less stable and difficult to tune than Quads ? I have just built a Hex 6 with all the propitiatory components from RS Timer. It does not behave at all. Same board same version of software flies almost perfectly on a quad basically the same size. Same degree of isolation from vi...
by Mac9
Sun Aug 26, 2012 2:06 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: WinGUI public beta
Replies: 132
Views: 68051

Re: WinGUI public beta

Hi All satisfied users, Has any one experienced problems with MultiWiiWinGUI 2.1 and MultiWii 2.1 _shared r1076 ? or am I the first ? The following symptoms seem to exist when I run the combination of the above on a CRIUS Pro AIN V1: In the "Real time data display tag" BEEPER, LEDMAX, LAND...
by Mac9
Wed Aug 22, 2012 10:10 am
Forum: Buy & Sell
Topic: Open Pilot CC Board
Replies: 3
Views: 3096

Re: Open Pilot CC Board

If you have not already done so, you may have better luck selling it here: m Thanks for that your reply sums up all that is good about MultiWii forums, excellent advice without personal gain. Keep up the good work Regards John Sorry guys and dolls particularly Ketch but I have sold to a plank flyer...
by Mac9
Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:11 pm
Forum: Buy & Sell
Topic: Open Pilot CC Board
Replies: 3
Views: 3096

Open Pilot CC Board

Hi, Fed up with lack of just about every thing other than winges and excuses from Open Pilot so I am moving on, to a better board with more dynamic support and community spirit. Yes I do mean MultiWii et al. I am also standing by for the torrent of scorn that will be chucked at me from the Aussie in...
by Mac9
Sun Aug 12, 2012 10:47 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: New RCtimer GPS Ublox Neo 6M fails to perform on Mega boards
Replies: 152
Views: 105016

Re: New RCtimer GPS Ublox Neo 6M fails to perform on Mega bo

Hi, I have CRIUS AIO Pro V1 with extender board containing the Ublox LEA-6H. I reflashed the LEA-6H using u-centre with the latest firmware I think it was 7.01from the Ublox website, using u-centre to configure the unit to 57600 5Hz and saved the configuration to flash. I am using EOSBandi's unpubli...
by Mac9
Sat Aug 11, 2012 12:01 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: New RCtimer GPS Ublox Neo 6M fails to perform on Mega boards
Replies: 152
Views: 105016

Re: New RCtimer GPS Ublox Neo 6M fails to perform on Mega bo

Hi nhadrian and brettwal, I have a Criu AIO Pro V1 with LEA-6H extender board and all seem sweetness and light, 6 to 8 satellites on my windowsill with the 25mm Antenna supplied and 7 to 9 with a Mouser 30mm unit. The WinGUI shows good fixes at both 57600 and 115200. 5Hz. I programmed the configurat...
by Mac9
Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:47 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

Hi All, Some posts ago, back in the mists of time, I suggested that some Ublox module's namely LEA-6H,LEA-6R and LEA-6T to name but 3, had non volatile memory for configuration settings. I was reliably ? informed that I was Wrong, I often am. However having some time on my hands today I thought I wo...
by Mac9
Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:22 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

you can see the video i uploaded... aux4 has input.. and it is t9x mod er9x 8 channel rx Your video does not show me your RX connections or your TX set up, hence my suggestions. I don't recognise "t9x mod er9x 8 channel rx" so cannot comment on that. However I notice that the Compass Rose...
by Mac9
Sat Aug 11, 2012 8:55 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

i was testing some switches indoor mwc mega2560/ ublox gps 115.2k 5hz I was putting on gps hold and gps home for aux4... and i found the option does not change to green when switch is on.. is that because the gps do not have signal? or i did something wrong on the settings? Hi, Are you sure that yo...
by Mac9
Thu Aug 09, 2012 6:34 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

Hi Y.Mita,
You are right the shipping costs of Mouser are not good. However I have about 10 of the chips and in the interest of the Hobby and International relations will ship one to you FOC (Free of charge). Just send me a PM with your address and one is on its way.

Regards

John ( In England)
by Mac9
Thu Aug 09, 2012 5:51 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

I thought I read a thread somewhere Claiming that he had sent configuration strings in Setup of main sketch V2.1to configure the GPS, could have been a different chip set, but unfortunately I can not find the code yet, will try again and again to help to give EOSBandi you a little more free spare t...
by Mac9
Wed Aug 08, 2012 2:44 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

If you are capable, then go ahead and add a i2cEEPROM that will work 100%. But there will be code for config ublox on a sw way... the only issue is my spare time.... Yes I think I am capable of using a soldering iron I have in fact obtained the chips and carried out one modification and yes It work...
by Mac9
Sun Aug 05, 2012 12:39 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

. Is there a list somewhere of "working" I2C GPS modules. Ones that once configured stay that way,and operate with v2.1 software? Hi Deet, Thanks for the answer, unfortunately you are answering a question I didn't ask. I know that the NEO-6M-0-001 GPS Rx chip does not have non volatile mem...
by Mac9
Sat Aug 04, 2012 2:10 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

Hi All Is it better to add a I2C chip to the ublox NEO-6M-0-001 GPS Rx chip or use a auto configure routine in Setup of the MultWii sketch? Discuss ! I will be using a Crius pro FC and hence the Serial 2 port to connect the GPS. I have purchase from Mouser a number of I2C EEPROM chips 24AA32A and du...
by Mac9
Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:06 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

Hi EOSBandi, "You are doing something wrong. Try getting the code again. I compiles just fine with #define NMEA on Arduino 1.0.1" Thanks for your rapid reply. I have down loaded I2C_GPS_NAV-v2.1rc again on two different computers, laptop and desktop, both running Win 7. I also downloaded ...
by Mac9
Fri Jul 27, 2012 12:39 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

Hi EOSBandi, "You are doing something wrong. Try getting the code again. I compiles just fine with #define NMEA on Arduino 1.0.1" Thanks for your rapid reply. I have down loaded I2C_GPS_NAV-v2.1rc again on two different computers, laptop and desktop, both running Win 7. I also downloaded A...
by Mac9
Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:44 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

Hi All, Problem with I2C_GPS_NAV-v2.1rc when I uncomment "#define NEMA" in the config.h file the sketch fails to compile giving an "expected "}" at end of input" error message in the IC2_CPS_NAV module. The cursor indicating the error being placed after the last curly b...
by Mac9
Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:03 am
Forum: Ideas
Topic: Simple mode for beginers
Replies: 70
Views: 37907

Re: Simple mode for beginers

Posted originally on the wrong forum/thread Hi All, I am posting on a thread that is not particularly the correct one, however I have a problem and would like some advice or even approbation. I am flying a Quad X using a Quadrino board. It flies OK on Dev 2012200622 in all modes other than "Hea...
by Mac9
Thu Jul 12, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: try to release 2.1: based on r976
Replies: 34
Views: 15033

Re: try to release 2.1: based on r976

Hi All, I am posting on a thread that is not particularly the correct one, however I have a problem and would like some advice or even approbation. I am flying a Quad X using a Quadrino board. It fly's OK on Dev 2012200622 in all modes other than "Headfree" I can use any combination of Mag...
by Mac9
Fri Jun 29, 2012 8:52 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: WinGUI 2.1 Beta is released for testing
Replies: 96
Views: 29157

Re: WinGUI 2.1 Beta is released for testing

Andras, Thanks for your rapid reply. May I take this opportunity of thanking you on behalf of a great number of "Flyers" for all your sterling work on WinGUI and GPS. How do you find the time? I am sure taking time to answer stupid questions that only involve RTFM can not be helpful, I kno...
by Mac9
Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:47 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: WinGUI 2.1 Beta is released for testing
Replies: 96
Views: 29157

Re: WinGUI 2.1 Beta is released for testing

Hi All, It all looks very flash, by that I don't refer to memory! I have a major problem the GUI sends a stream to the FC, diagnosed by the RX LED on my Quadrino board flashing but no information is displayed on the GUI screen. The Quadrino TX LED goes not flash when I send a command from the GUI &q...
by Mac9
Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:01 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

Not a reply its just a plea. I have a Sparkfun Serial GPS unit and yes you all have concluded correctly The I/O pins have separated from the board taking with them some of the tracks. Anyone out there who would, for a fee repair the unit. I have neither the equipment, the skill or the inclination t...
by Mac9
Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:21 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

Not a reply its just a plea. I have a Sparkfun Serial GPS unit and yes you all have concluded correctly The I/O pins have separated from the board taking with them some of the tracks. Anyone out there who would, for a fee repair the unit. I have neither the equipment, the skill or the inclination to...
by Mac9
Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:38 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

Mac9 wrote:Ref Problems with out of sync error Flytron ver 1 Navigatron Dr Tom, Thanks for that but my problem is not the flashing of the GPS I haven't got that far, its a problem with uploading the Blink sketch in order to start the flashing. Regards John just try it, I also had out of sync proble...
by Mac9
Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:52 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

Ref Problems with out of sync error Flytron ver 1 Navigatron
Dr Tom,
Thanks for that but my problem is not the flashing of the GPS I haven't got that far, its a problem with uploading the Blink sketch in order to start the flashing.

Regards

John
by Mac9
Tue Jun 12, 2012 7:03 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

My problem is most probable Arduino and its USBasp drivers but I will ask the question hear in the hope that some one will take pity on a hair less old man. I have pulled it all out trying to solve this problem. I am trying to update the firmware of both the GPS and on board Processor of my Ffytron ...
by Mac9
Mon May 28, 2012 6:55 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

Aint you rapid Ketch? Thanks a lot for that. Unfortunatly my board has the "supper capacitor", thought it was a battery but what trhe hell its only in the definition. So supplementry question if I may ? What to do Next? No rush for answer as I am taking wife out for a meal and then working...
by Mac9
Mon May 28, 2012 6:15 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

Aint this the Hotest Topic in town ? My question is fairly simple and I am sure you guys can give me a concise and I hope comprehencable answer. I have a I2C Flytron Navigatron, who dreams up thease names ? How can I tell if the Firmware is cabable of 10 Hz update as recomended by the "Grand Pa...
by Mac9
Thu Apr 12, 2012 4:11 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880207

Re: GPS integration

Hi All, Back to GPS as a topic ! I have recently ordered a I2C GPS from Flytron, hope I don't live to regret ! My questions to any one who can answer are: 1. Will I need to modify the MultiWii code Version 2 in any way ? 2. Flytron product information gives a link to some source code "Multiwii-...
by Mac9
Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:07 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Multiwii 2.0 - yaw servo travel
Replies: 10
Views: 3226

Re: Multiwii 2.0 - yaw servo travel

Hi Patrik, Spot on mate your fix worked, thanks a lot. I haven't flown yet but the GUI shows the same servo output as the Radio input. Supplementary question : Do I save the sketch with the value static uint8_t checkNewConf = 000; and down load again if I need to, or should I change the value back t...
by Mac9
Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:57 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Multiwii 2.0 - yaw servo travel
Replies: 10
Views: 3226

Re: Multiwii 2.0 - yaw servo travel

Hi All, Have a similar/same problem with a Tri set up. My board is witespy Quadrino and the software is MultiWii 2.0. The yaw servo amount displayed on the GUI, (MultiWii WinGUI version 1.0.4438.4098) is close to 2000 which is almost max right, with the Rudder stick in the centre. The servo input di...
by Mac9
Thu Mar 08, 2012 11:20 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Multiwii 2.0 PV1 PPM BUG????
Replies: 6
Views: 2331

Re: Multiwii 2.0 PV1 PPM BUG????

Supplementary information to the above, just found in the last 5 minutes. If I disconnect either of the power, 5v or ground from the receiver then the USB link to the GUI fails. Iam supplying the board and the receiver from the USB port but this has not proved to be a problem with 3 other boards. On...
by Mac9
Thu Mar 08, 2012 11:04 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Multiwii 2.0 PV1 PPM BUG????
Replies: 6
Views: 2331

Re: Multiwii 2.0 PV1 PPM BUG????

I have similar problem with PPM mode only more so. It don't work at all. The board is a ATmega 2560 r2 with a DROTEK_IMU10DOF and GPS fitted. The stabilisation works fine as does the GPS, I can monitor the effects of both using v1.9 and the new GIU. The receiver input works fine when connected to pi...
by Mac9
Sat Oct 22, 2011 10:43 am
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Totally new to MultiWii
Replies: 9
Views: 4027

Re: Totally new to MultiWii

Hi Both, Thanks for answers First I have Java 6 update 29 the Java update site tells me this is the latest. Second, sorry kali123 don't understand what is "bring the Multiwii software to the Arduino". The hardware I am using is Quadrino Pro with Baro, Gyro, Accelerometers and Magnetometer ...
by Mac9
Fri Oct 21, 2011 6:37 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Totally new to MultiWii
Replies: 9
Views: 4027

Re: Totally new to MultiWii

Hi All, Hope this is the best thread to get some advice on. If not will try another one. I have a quadrino board and I am trying to configure it using the Multiwii GUI both version 1.7 and 1.8 patch. The problem is the GUI does not seem to "talk" to the board. The USB drivers are correct a...