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by oterpoter
Sun Jan 26, 2014 7:53 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: X8 motor configuration, which motor goes were?
Replies: 1
Views: 1331

X8 motor configuration, which motor goes were?

Hi all! I am stripping a flat Octocopter and rebuilding it as an X8 configuration. I have a discontinued flightcontroller from proflyer.eu, that supports Up to 8 motors. My problem is to know where M1-M8 should be? Are all multiwii X8 set up the same way when it comes to what motor is top,front,righ...
by oterpoter
Thu Jan 09, 2014 7:50 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: All motors just stops for a moment..
Replies: 5
Views: 2180

All motors just stops for a moment..

I found the cause, and it was the transmitter.. Ovserving the "monitor" of values, the throttle would jump to low value each time I moved the stick up..
DX6i transmitter.
I managed to solve it by resetting the model..
Scary!
by oterpoter
Tue Oct 01, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: All motors just stops for a moment..
Replies: 5
Views: 2180

Hi Scrat
I have used these ESCs for a long time without any problem, except for my last flight..
The ESCs are Himodel Pro 40A :)
by oterpoter
Mon Sep 30, 2013 4:02 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: All motors just stops for a moment..
Replies: 5
Views: 2180

All motors just stops for a moment..

I have a Octocopter that has been flying stable and perfect lately. On a flight yesterday I powered it up. I use a separate 2200mah 3S batt for FC (and OSD, BL Gimbal, VideoLink), and 2x 8400mah 3S for the motors. I noticed a blinking red LeD on my FC during startup. I waited some minutes to ensure ...
by oterpoter
Wed Sep 18, 2013 9:34 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Multiwii 2.2 RTH or Crab to Home Tail First
Replies: 13
Views: 4739

Multiwii 2.2 RTH or Crab to Home Tail First

I am using nylon screws for the FC mount as well.. I have managed to get a teue north bearing with a mag dec value far different than the one I found. But hey.. As long as it works.. i am happy. I have not been able to test it during flight since it rains alot here atm. I will move over to Dji Naza ...
by oterpoter
Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:18 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Changing MagDeclination has no effect..
Replies: 0
Views: 810

Changing MagDeclination has no effect..

I have been trying to tune my Mag on my FC, since after calibration, and inserting MagDeclination for Bergen, Norway was 50deg off.. After Calibration I must rotate the FC 50deg to point it towards True North.. I then started to insert different values to try to manually find the correct value for N...
by oterpoter
Mon Sep 16, 2013 6:03 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Multiwii 2.2 RTH or Crab to Home Tail First
Replies: 13
Views: 4739

Multiwii 2.2 RTH or Crab to Home Tail First

Hi.
My Mag is calibrated, but it is 50degrees off compared to true north! I must rotate the FC 50degrees CCW to point the GUI arrow towards N..
How can I use this in my declination?
by oterpoter
Mon Sep 16, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Multiwii 2.2 RTH or Crab to Home Tail First
Replies: 13
Views: 4739

Multiwii 2.2 RTH or Crab to Home Tail First

Hi.
My Mag is calibrated, but it is 50degrees off compared to true north! I must rotate the FC 50degrees CCW to point the GUI arrow towards N..
How can I use this in my declination?
by oterpoter
Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:04 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Multiwii 2.2 - GPS hold
Replies: 93
Views: 124574

Multiwii 2.2 - GPS hold

Thx for your great reply!
I will test more!
by oterpoter
Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:05 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Multiwii 2.2 RTH or Crab to Home Tail First
Replies: 13
Views: 4739

Multiwii 2.2 RTH or Crab to Home Tail First

Hi
Thx for your reply.
I must admit that Dji is tempting. I need a Octofriendly version of it.. And it is so pricy.
But I am guessing that the advantages are worth it..
MultiWii takes up sooo much time in tuning..
by oterpoter
Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:02 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: power one motor from UI?
Replies: 8
Views: 2835

power one motor from UI?

There is a special version of MultiWii called vibtester.. Lets you run one motor at a time..
I cannot find the url at the moment..
Sorry
Also there exists a motor tester standalone program.
by oterpoter
Thu Sep 12, 2013 10:29 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Buttonpress for North direction
Replies: 2
Views: 1233

Buttonpress for North direction

I was afraid of that, since there are 3 sets of Mag Data..
I will move my FC to a spot where it is easier for me to remove it from the copter when I need to calibrate.
:) thx for your reply Hamburger
-mathias
by oterpoter
Thu Sep 12, 2013 4:32 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Buttonpress for North direction
Replies: 2
Views: 1233

Buttonpress for North direction

I wish I could point my huge octocopter towards trur north, and press Align or something to calibrate the compass.. For me it is hard to calibrate it because of the size of the copter. And removing the FC is nothing I want to do each time I make a modification in the code. I am trying to get GPS hol...
by oterpoter
Wed Sep 11, 2013 7:31 am
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Multiwii 2.2 RTH or Crab to Home Tail First
Replies: 13
Views: 4739

Multiwii 2.2 RTH or Crab to Home Tail First

Alex; I have set TRUE value on all 3 parameters. I still do not see why the copter is moving many degrees to the left for the BasePos, even though it is told to come in with tail first.. My test was performed with tail towards me and still it rotates (yaws) clockwise, banks to left/back and speeds o...
by oterpoter
Mon Sep 09, 2013 10:17 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Multiwii 2.2 RTH or Crab to Home Tail First
Replies: 13
Views: 4739

Multiwii 2.2 RTH or Crab to Home Tail First

I meant RTH.. Not TRH..
Doh..
:)
by oterpoter
Mon Sep 09, 2013 12:17 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Multiwii 2.2 RTH or Crab to Home Tail First
Replies: 13
Views: 4739

Re: Multiwii 2.2 RTH or Crab to Home Tail First

Hi Realpastaman.. I am having the EXACT same problem as you describe! When i throttle up it deviates 5-8degrees maximum. I have been using the mag declination value for Bergen, Norway of -0.33f. When i flip it to TRH, it rotates 30degrees as you encounter (approx), and starts to move in that directi...
by oterpoter
Mon Sep 09, 2013 10:42 am
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Multiwii 2.2 - GPS hold
Replies: 93
Views: 124574

Re: Multiwii 2.2 - GPS hold

Hi all! My heavy Octocopter using MultiWii 2.23 code, MIS OSD and MTK GPS finally uses the GPS. I have some issues still.. When i throttle up, the mag changes with 10 degrees (counter clockwise always). This I am trying to shield, since my motors are getting their power from 2x8400mah 3S batteries i...
by oterpoter
Sat Apr 06, 2013 6:04 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: MW_2.0 working, 2.1 does not.. Anyone here could look at my
Replies: 5
Views: 2172

MW_2.0 working, 2.1 does not.. Anyone here could look at my

Another update; After fiddeling around with I2C adresses, i apparently have found some adresses that works for my ACC and GYRO. I still have a problem with the pitch being -5' after ACC calib, and magnetometer/barometer is still going bananas. I have made another video showing the GuI m If anyone ca...
by oterpoter
Sat Apr 06, 2013 2:23 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: MW_2.0 working, 2.1 does not.. Anyone here could look at my
Replies: 5
Views: 2172

Re: MW_2.0 working, 2.1 does not.. Anyone here could look at

Today I have tried to upload 2.2 version of MultiWii, but same problem applies here. I have checked the SENSORS in my working sketch, and compared the I2C values for the sensory boards, and there I could see a difference. I tried to copy the adress values from the working 2.0 code to the 2.2 code, b...
by oterpoter
Fri Apr 05, 2013 10:08 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: MW_2.0 working, 2.1 does not.. Anyone here could look at my
Replies: 5
Views: 2172

MW_2.0 working, 2.1 does not.. Anyone here could look at my

Hi! I always clear the EEPROM before I load the sketch, so it is not the culprit. I will put some images of the GUI asap. Strange how the 2.0 sketch works, and the 2.1 goes bananas. Ans i have uncommented the same boards and all. Must be a silly mistake I am doing.. Thx for replying. As for 2.2.. i ...
by oterpoter
Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:24 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: MW_2.0 working, 2.1 does not.. Anyone here could look at my
Replies: 5
Views: 2172

MW_2.0 working, 2.1 does not.. Anyone here could look at my

Noone? Any help is of great importance!
Thx
Ps. This is NO april fools day joke. ;)
by oterpoter
Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:17 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: MW_2.0 working, 2.1 does not.. Anyone here could look at my
Replies: 5
Views: 2172

MW_2.0 working, 2.1 does not.. Anyone here could look at my

Hi gentlemen! I have built an Octocopter over a year ago, and have a FC from proflyer.eu (does not exist more..), and ODS from MISIO OSD, with a GPS. I have the latest firmware installed on the OSD, but it requires 2.1 version of MW, and I have not been able to get it to work.. when I upload the ske...
by oterpoter
Sat Oct 27, 2012 4:18 pm
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: Possible to flash firmware on my HiModel 40A PRO ESCs?
Replies: 2
Views: 1805

Possible to flash firmware on my HiModel 40A PRO ESCs?

Hello! I have a heavy octocopter that I have built from scratch, weighing 5.5kg AUW, with 10+ minutes of flying easily. I am using HiModel 40A PRO ESCs and i am wondering if i can flash the firmware of these to be better suited for multicopter flight? I have dismanteled one ESC that got fried in a c...
by oterpoter
Sat Oct 27, 2012 4:00 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: PID issues? Video showing problem
Replies: 5
Views: 2799

PID issues? Video showing problem

Did not fix the problem
I have new motors, still same problem
I must change the esc to the motor that always fails /glitches
Will post update when i have had the time to change it
by oterpoter
Sat Oct 27, 2012 3:54 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: what is the difference between OctoX8 and OctoFlatX
Replies: 2
Views: 1296

what is the difference between OctoX8 and OctoFlatX

Figures! I should have understood that my self.
Thx for your reply!
-m
by oterpoter
Sun Oct 21, 2012 9:02 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: what is the difference between OctoX8 and OctoFlatX
Replies: 2
Views: 1296

what is the difference between OctoX8 and OctoFlatX

all of a sudden I am not sure I entirely understand what the differences are..
I have built one octocopter with 8 arms (4 arms in X config, splitting all 4 arms into 2 new arms)
is this a octoX8 or octoFlatX?
-m
by oterpoter
Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:28 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: PID issues? Video showing problem
Replies: 5
Views: 2799

PID issues? Video showing problem

I flew my quad (lunar lander from quadframe.com), and in acro mode it does some very strange oscillation/wobble, and sometimes I can recover it, but i smashed it twice tody. Video showing onboard flight. See around 02:30 and out.. Do I need to tune my PIDs? Or is it the accellerometer that is screwe...
by oterpoter
Sun Jun 10, 2012 7:48 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: SEXYCOPTER MULTIWII BOARD
Replies: 1
Views: 1442

Re: SEXYCOPTER MULTIWII BOARD

had any luck yet? I have the same board on my quadrocopter, and mine is also doing some strange things in autolevel mode. But it flies just like baby in acro mode. pleasae let me know if you still are encountering problems. what version of Arduino are you using? what version of the code are you usin...
by oterpoter
Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:04 am
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: Servo Travel min/max 1020-2000; make it further?
Replies: 0
Views: 944

Servo Travel min/max 1020-2000; make it further?

Hello I am using digital servos for nick/roll stabilisation, but I want to exceed the travel from 1020-min/2000-max. I am using belts (40:16 ratio), and my servos are fully capable of moving alot longer than the 1020-2000 limit that is set now. how , if possible, do I change this in the code so that...
by oterpoter
Fri Jun 08, 2012 11:25 am
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: GPS Hold, RTH and MISIO OSD
Replies: 1
Views: 2113

GPS Hold, RTH and MISIO OSD

Hello gentlemen! I have a Proflyer.eu FC card, and MISIO OSD, with a GPS. I have connected the GPS to the OSD, but for me to be able to use RTH and GPS Hold, i need to connect the GPS to the FC. But I suspect that I need to modify the MultiWii 2.0 code so that the GPS data is sent from FC to OSD, an...
by oterpoter
Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:43 pm
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: AUX 2 on Spektrum DX6i;Possible?
Replies: 19
Views: 26502

Re: AUX 2 on Spektrum DX6i;Possible?

Got it to work! :)
Works like a charm!
Thx!
by oterpoter
Mon May 28, 2012 10:25 am
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: PID help with a huge homemade octocopter
Replies: 10
Views: 4627

Re: PID help with a huge homemade octocopter

Another video I still feel it is a bit like a boat floating.. It dubbes back and forth when I adjust using the sticks.. As if it is too slow on stable mode.. Maybe it should be a bit more agressive? I just want to get rid of the minor rocking back and forth .. And I believe that adjusting PIDs will ...
by oterpoter
Sat May 26, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: AUX 2 on Spektrum DX6i;Possible?
Replies: 19
Views: 26502

Re: AUX 2 on Spektrum DX6i;Possible?

Great!
Thanx! I will test ASAP!
Best regards

Mathias
by oterpoter
Fri May 25, 2012 7:13 pm
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: AUX 2 on Spektrum DX6i;Possible?
Replies: 19
Views: 26502

Re: AUX 2 on Spektrum DX6i;Possible?

Please post how to set it up!
I have built a octocopter from scratch, and would lov to be able to control OSD/Stable/Baro/MagHold using my DX6i
:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfmC6Dd0 ... ata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50PC51aP ... ata_player
by oterpoter
Fri May 25, 2012 6:18 pm
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: AUX 2 on Spektrum DX6i;Possible?
Replies: 19
Views: 26502

AUX 2 on Spektrum DX6i;Possible?

Anyone knows if my Spektrum DX6i transmitter can be configured to have AUX 2 possibilities?
I have set up the Gear switch to be AUX 1 On/Off, but I am having problems finding out if one of the other flip switches can be set up for AUX 2.
If someone knows I would love to hear how to!
;)
by oterpoter
Mon May 21, 2012 11:02 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: PID help with a huge homemade octocopter
Replies: 10
Views: 4627

Re: PID help with a huge homemade octocopter

Thx for the fedback gentlemen! I will definately try some more! I have read that one should not use both USB and LiPos at the same time. But to be able to test with notors using GUi i need to use LiPos.. Is that safe? Usb, then LiPo? I know I am not "flying" high enough, but the dancing mo...
by oterpoter
Mon May 21, 2012 11:41 am
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: PID help with a huge homemade octocopter
Replies: 10
Views: 4627

Re: PID help with a huge homemade octocopter

This is my settings for the octocopter. I see that RC Rate is high, and will lower it to see if this helps. But I got some instances of one of the motors speeding up for a very short time.. My quad has done some very strange flips the last 2 flights, resulting in crash, since it just starts to flip ...
by oterpoter
Sat May 19, 2012 10:14 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: PID help with a huge homemade octocopter
Replies: 10
Views: 4627

Re: PID help with a huge homemade octocopter

I will post aettingsfile tomorrow
Yaw was 4.0, 0.030, 17..
I set expo in my transmitter but to no avail. I am pretty sure that I need to adjust PiDs, and not onky RC Rate.
So if anyone can suggest a procedure to find proper PID values without crashing my octocopter I would be a happy camper! :)
by oterpoter
Sat May 19, 2012 6:49 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: PID help with a huge homemade octocopter
Replies: 10
Views: 4627

PID help with a huge homemade octocopter

Dear gentlemen! m I have just finished the build of my Octocopter using ProFlyer.eu FC, MISIO OSD and VideoDownlink and a framedesign by me. Today I had the my first liftoff, and it lifted streaight up, but just the minor movement of the sticks results in a very wobbly flight. I have not dared to li...
by oterpoter
Sat May 19, 2012 7:15 am
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Anyone got MIS OSD to work with MultiWii 2.0?
Replies: 0
Views: 853

Anyone got MIS OSD to work with MultiWii 2.0?

I am using MultiWii 2.0 with proflyer.eu 3.1 FC but the OSD does not work with this setup...
Nor does my CameraGimbal work, but both did using 1.8...
Anyone got this to work?
If so, how??
:)
cheers!
-mathias
by oterpoter
Sat May 12, 2012 6:45 pm
Forum: Connecting elements
Topic: Nothing happens on stick movement; MultiWii Conf..
Replies: 4
Views: 2081

Re: Nothing happens on stick movement; MultiWii Conf..

I believe there must be something wrong with the FC card..
:(
I must get a new one i guess.. I have tried everything..
by oterpoter
Sat May 12, 2012 4:34 pm
Forum: Connecting elements
Topic: Nothing happens on stick movement; MultiWii Conf..
Replies: 4
Views: 2081

Re: Nothing happens on stick movement; MultiWii Conf..

It worked before I loaded a new set of sketches..
But I am sure I reloaded the original sketch, so that it SHOULD be as it was..
Will look in the code to see if I can find my answer there...
by oterpoter
Sat May 12, 2012 12:31 pm
Forum: Connecting elements
Topic: Nothing happens on stick movement; MultiWii Conf..
Replies: 4
Views: 2081

Nothing happens on stick movement; MultiWii Conf..

Dear all! I am building a octocopter, and the frame etc is done. I have started to connect the elements, and now I have one problem; When starting the MultiWii 1.8 Conf, and connect the correct com port, starting and reading everything is ok. Apart from nothing happens when i move my TX sticks! I ha...
by oterpoter
Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:59 pm
Forum: Connecting elements
Topic: Octocopter w/2 batteries, how to set up PowerDisteibution
Replies: 1
Views: 1382

Octocopter w/2 batteries, how to set up PowerDisteibution

Hello all! I am building a octocopter from the ground and up, and will be recieveing the carbon frame-parts this week! It will be a heavylifting baby, powered by 8 Pulso 2820/14 motors, and 2x 8400mA batteries. My question is how to best set up the power distribution. I will be using OSD (MIS OSD) w...
by oterpoter
Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:49 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: What LED should be on after startup? Quadframe.com Fc
Replies: 0
Views: 832

What LED should be on after startup? Quadframe.com Fc

Hello gentlemen! (and women if there are any female multicopterfellows!) I am having some strange trouble with ny quadrocopter,mand it just get worse and worse, and more and more confusing. My quadframe (FC from quadframe.com) was flying perfectly and stable, but I have now encountered 2 crashes out...
by oterpoter
Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:34 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Quadcopter flip forward by it self , ver 1.8/1.9
Replies: 6
Views: 3023

Re: Quadcopter flip forward by it self , ver 1.8/1.9

I am encountering almost the same thing, only that mine is rotating sideways (to the left). And it seems that it gets a feedback-loop because it acellerates the rotation. I cannot prevent a crash when this happens, and the last 2 flights it happened after some minutes of flying.. Because of this I a...
by oterpoter
Sun Mar 11, 2012 5:59 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Quadcopter crash in stable mode, ver 1.7..
Replies: 8
Views: 3292

Re: Quadcopter crash in stable mode, ver 1.7..

No defect connectors/wires.. Plugged in battery after crash.. Everything fires right up...
:(
by oterpoter
Sun Mar 11, 2012 3:54 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Quadcopter crash in stable mode, ver 1.7..
Replies: 8
Views: 3292

Re: Quadcopter crash in stable mode, ver 1.7..

Today I was taking my quadrocopter with FC from quadframe.com. I have not been flying since it crashed last year due to wintertime in Norway. In addition I have encountered some strange wobbel/oscillation on indoor tests. Every second it did a small wobble/nudge, hence it seemed to me like something...
by oterpoter
Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:52 am
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: anyone here using Proflyer.eu FC MWC 3.1? no response when c
Replies: 1
Views: 942

Re: anyone here using Proflyer.eu FC MWC 3.1? no response wh

I have recieved a reply from the guys selling this card! Quick and precise help! thx guys! Now my board is working as expected, and I can continue connecting the MIS OSD coard for further testing! Cant wait to get this airborne! I will recieve my CNC cut frame within one week, so let the building co...
by oterpoter
Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:36 pm
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: anyone here using Proflyer.eu FC MWC 3.1? no response when c
Replies: 1
Views: 942

anyone here using Proflyer.eu FC MWC 3.1? no response when c

hi all! I am in the middle of building a octocopter for some heavy cameralifts for videoproduction, and I bought a FC from Poland. it is a Proflyer.eu card, MWC 3.1 This Controller has: ATmega 2560 -processor FT232RL - integrated converter for USB - programmer ITG3200 - gyroscope BMA180 - accelerome...