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by matbogdan
Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:08 am
Forum: Software
Topic: Cleanflight aka Multiwii port to STM32 F10x and F30x
Replies: 761
Views: 1571753

Re: Cleanflight aka Multiwii port to STM32 F10x and F30x

Belive me, a good code is a code that works and is easy to debug and add new features. Ah, actually, there is quite a lot more to "good code" than that. Dominic has the right idea. As for the flame war, there is a lot of history there. Unfortunately the abrasive attitude from a few people...
by matbogdan
Thu Feb 19, 2015 11:55 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Cleanflight aka Multiwii port to STM32 F10x and F30x
Replies: 761
Views: 1571753

Re: Cleanflight aka Multiwii port to STM32 F10x and F30x

Hello to all. I've submitted 2 issues with git repo: 1st - add support for ADNS3080 Optical Flow Sensor Horizontal Position #529 2ns - GPS way-points #530 This is a must in every modern drone. naz32+GPS+Sonar+Optical Flow Sensor - will make any drone a SCI-Fi dream come true. Added with Bluetooth an...
by matbogdan
Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:20 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii 2.0 bug report
Replies: 99
Views: 45315

Re: MultiWii 2.0 bug report

Yesterday i tried the stable mode fly with MONGOSE board. A very bad experience. The copter do not want to stay level no mater of the acc trim, pid level adjusts.Sometimes it goes to the left with accumulative drift or sometimes go to front, than right than left than .... I am more and more disappoi...
by matbogdan
Tue Apr 10, 2012 5:19 am
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: ESC calibration
Replies: 51
Views: 26084

Re: ESC calibration

Agreed I to would like a coded option to calibrate all ESC's at once. Doing them all one by one is a pain, especially when you have to dismantle most of a copter to get to all the appropriate plugs and what not. This is what I've created to calibrate ESC on my quad: RC3toMotor.rar Feel free to modi...
by matbogdan
Thu Feb 23, 2012 1:13 pm
Forum: Ideas
Topic: Add datas to GUI for PID tuning
Replies: 11
Views: 8326

Re: Add datas to GUI for PID tuning

I think things should be like this: 1- in GUI mark a bit from AUX1 to make the drone in pid setup mode. Example 1: AUX1 LOW - no setup AUX1 MID - Pitch PID setup AUX1 HIGH - Roll PID setup I think that this process should be safer if for the entire process we hold the drone in hand. In this case we ...
by matbogdan
Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:24 am
Forum: Ideas
Topic: Add datas to GUI for PID tuning
Replies: 11
Views: 8326

Re: Add datas to GUI for PID tuning

I will try and make it myself ... but until march I am busy with other things and I have no time. If no one will implement it by than, I will do it.
by matbogdan
Tue Feb 21, 2012 1:12 pm
Forum: ESCs, propellers , servos and radios
Topic: Is it safe to connect USB while batt is connected?
Replies: 4
Views: 2468

Re: Is it safe to connect USB while batt is connected?

Is it safe to connect USB to the multiwii board while batter is still connected to the board and receiver? I'm thinking of this cause i want to see actual values in GUI while multiwii is running. Also consider to first enter the serial than the battery if you have the propellers connected. Usually ...
by matbogdan
Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:58 am
Forum: Ideas
Topic: Add datas to GUI for PID tuning
Replies: 11
Views: 8326

Re: Add datas to GUI for PID tuning

Anybody cares to implement this in multiwii ?
by matbogdan
Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:31 pm
Forum: Ideas
Topic: Inflyght PID adjust
Replies: 1
Views: 2473

Inflyght PID adjust

I was just hit by a idea: Adjusting PID parameters can be a pain in the ass if the adjuster have no idea what is he doing. Adjusting as we fly it: Step 1: have a flyable backup parameters that you can switch with a flip of a finger so you wont crash. This backup can be determined by holding the dron...
by matbogdan
Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:50 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: Both FTDI and BEC from ESC at the same time
Replies: 5
Views: 2455

Re: Both FTDI and BEC from ESC at the same time

as far as i know its strongly recommended to kill the 5v plug of your ftdi to not overboost your sensors. but as matbogdan mentioned, it may be depending to your hardware. greetz noc I am using MONGOSE from http://store.ckdevices.com/products/Mongoose-9DoF-IMU-with-Barometric-Pressure-Sensor-.html ...
by matbogdan
Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:09 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: Both FTDI and BEC from ESC at the same time
Replies: 5
Views: 2455

Re: Both FTDI and BEC from ESC at the same time

Depends how do you connect it. Be also careful if your arduino board is 3.3V or 5V board.
by matbogdan
Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:02 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: shelving my quad for now
Replies: 22
Views: 5388

Re: shelving my quad for now

For sure is a small problem. Do not blame the cheap HK esc, I am using HK parts in my quadro and they respond perfectly. Are u sure you did not miss something in the configuration of the firmware ? Usually the flip over happen from bad configuration or bad sensors. If you sensors are working ( check...
by matbogdan
Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:21 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Mongoose 9DOF IMU with BMP085
Replies: 10
Views: 6881

Re: Mongoose 9DOF IMU with BMP085

I have checked and made some changes so we can compile with mongoose strap config. This is for multiwii shared. I could not make the camera stabilization work but I will keep on working for this. At this point I have all sensors working, RX PPM sum working OK and all motors of Quadrocopter working a...
by matbogdan
Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:46 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Mongoose 9DOF IMU with BMP085
Replies: 10
Views: 6881

Re: Mongoose 9DOF IMU with BMP085

I have managed to implement multiwii 1.9 on mongoose as stand alone stabilization system. You can find details here: http://www.fuzzydrone.org/2012/01/connecting-motors-and-radio-receiver-to.html and http://www.fuzzydrone.org/2012/01/mongoose-multiwii-19-download.html It is time to include it.
by matbogdan
Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:21 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: "ALT" instead of throttle?
Replies: 7
Views: 2990

Re: "ALT" instead of throttle?

A simple mode tweak for this idea can be like this: When you powerUp you board it records ground level from the barometer and transform the normal throttle stick in altitude mode. - stick lower position -> drone on the ground - you can define over programming a maximum altitude (let's suppose 1Km) -...
by matbogdan
Mon Dec 26, 2011 12:12 am
Forum: MultiWii tweaking - flying experience
Topic: Problems Tricopter MultiWii, is crazy!
Replies: 11
Views: 7792

Re: Problems Tricopter MultiWii, is crazy!

i saw your videos ... that's wobble of death. After i checked your screenshot of the settings, i saw they are too high values on the P values. Try lower your values and you will fly it. You can try values around 3.5 to 4 max for P parameter and max 0.005 -> 0.010 for I parameter for Roll and Pitch a...
by matbogdan
Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:13 pm
Forum: Ideas
Topic: AUX1 and 2 for 5 Channel PPM Sum
Replies: 9
Views: 4607

Re: AUX1 and 2 for 5 Channel PPM Sum

this is what i was talking about ....
This should be implemented in GUI also and permanent option in multiwii.
by matbogdan
Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:13 am
Forum: Ideas
Topic: PPM SUM and interrupt
Replies: 0
Views: 1060

PPM SUM and interrupt

I am using Futaba FS 617 hack i found here: m I am receiving 5 channel PPM sum very good. But for the complexity of the multiwii software is needed 2 aux. This will be cheap solution to have full channel read in multiwii from futaba most used log range receiver. I think as soon the 5 channel PPM sum...
by matbogdan
Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:04 pm
Forum: Ideas
Topic: AUX1 and 2 for 5 Channel PPM Sum
Replies: 9
Views: 4607

AUX1 and 2 for 5 Channel PPM Sum

Hello everyone, Here is an idea to be implemented: Instead of using 3 position LOW, MID, HIGH for the 5th channel can be this channel divided in let's say 5 positions. (2100 - 1100)/5=200 I think 200 difference between the positions are more than enough for very good detection of the switch mode. Wh...
by matbogdan
Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:11 am
Forum: Pictures & Videos
Topic: Night lights of Christmas seen from the sky-Bucharest
Replies: 4
Views: 1891

Re: Night lights of Christmas seen from the sky-Bucharest

foarte tare frateeee .... (very cool bro)
by matbogdan
Wed Nov 30, 2011 2:20 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: "ALT" instead of throttle?
Replies: 7
Views: 2990

Re: "ALT" instead of throttle?

Hey there, I'm not sure if this idea has been discussed; I'm interested to know if we can modify the code a little to modify the way the throttle is applied. I propose that I would fit a spring back onto my throttle stick so that it centres like the other axis. Instead of controlling the throttle s...
by matbogdan
Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:13 am
Forum: Ideas
Topic: A different approach to levelling ? - drift killer?
Replies: 61
Views: 39768

Re: A different approach to levelling ? - drift killer?

Hi matbogdan, Are you going to use Artificial Neural Nnetwork (ANN) for this? How you are going to "train" the copter? What will be the input data for this and how you will say to system that is correct behavior for that inputs? I mean that you should be verrryyyy good pilot to train ANN ...
by matbogdan
Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:22 am
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Mongoose 9DOF IMU with BMP085
Replies: 10
Views: 6881

Re: Mongoose 9DOF IMU with BMP085

I could make some Arduino example code that shows how to read data from the Mongoose using SPI. 50Hz is the standard sensor update rate, but it can go as high as 200Hz. -Cory This is great ... i think 200Hz is more than needed for a simple flying drone. For more complex flying with more sensors lik...
by matbogdan
Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:51 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Mongoose 9DOF IMU with BMP085
Replies: 10
Views: 6881

Re: Mongoose 9DOF IMU with BMP085

I will be interested in ordering this ... i will contact you as soon as i get the money available. I will use it as sensor board and the processing i will do with a arduino mega. 50Hz update seems ok (any other opinions) for a flying drone. Also SPI data transfer wold be nice also ... but i think wi...
by matbogdan
Thu Nov 24, 2011 4:19 pm
Forum: Ideas
Topic: A different approach to levelling ? - drift killer?
Replies: 61
Views: 39768

Re: A different approach to levelling ? - drift killer?

How about the fuzzy ... can we use this for autolevel ? The different approach will be to use the fuzzy logic (easier to understand by humans) and we will have to control how fast the fuzzy logic compensate the auto-level with a step granularity calculation. I remember at some point i was doing some...
by matbogdan
Thu Nov 24, 2011 3:37 pm
Forum: Ideas
Topic: Simple mode for beginers
Replies: 70
Views: 37918

Re: Simple mode for beginers

I have a small question ... Why the magnetometer have 3 axis. Can we use this for a declination calculation ? Something magic numbers/formulas that will fix this issue. As i know magnetometer have 3 axis and this mean each axis can calculate the magnetic north of the earth. I still do not own a magn...
by matbogdan
Thu Nov 24, 2011 3:20 pm
Forum: Buy & Sell
Topic: GPS reciever chips
Replies: 10
Views: 5450

Re: GPS reciever chips

do you still have them avaible ?
by matbogdan
Thu Nov 24, 2011 2:34 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Connecting multiple +5v to the board via ESC
Replies: 14
Views: 8193

Re: Connecting multiple +5v to the board via ESC

I've burned 3 ESC turnigy plush like this way. When i've connected the main power i've produced allot of white smoke. Never and i am very serious with this connect in parallel the +5V of the 2 or more ESC. If you really want to do this, put some diodes that will match the current flow so you can sto...
by matbogdan
Thu Nov 24, 2011 2:17 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Mongoose 9DOF IMU with BMP085
Replies: 10
Views: 6881

Re: Mongoose 9DOF IMU with BMP085

You could also provide this little board with a preloaded firmware that will do the data acquisition from all the sensors on the board automatically and drops them over i2c all in one transaction so we can use it with arduino boards. (Food for the brains ... )